Sunday, December 26, 2010
day...who knows.....102 DAYS LEFT
So.....it's almost 1 am, on December 26th. I'm stuffed with all kinds of artery clogging goodies. And I just wanted to get on to say, as soon as I get back from Colorado ( January 2nd) I'd like to start blogging again. Al the crap food makes me feel fat, swollen, and just yucky inside. It's nicer just to have a littler treat in moderation, then to go insane like I've been doing all month. I'll also have to start being more competent about not getting too hungry because then I eat horribly and not well anyway. Starting tomorrow, good eating habits begin again. :-)
Friday, October 8, 2010
Day 183 & 184 - Wednesday & Thursday...monologuing...oops!!
No one follows this blog I would imagine....or at least I can't see why anyone would car much. I'm not that interesting and the subject of continual calories and weight loss...or not, is surely not that interesting either. But wither way, I feel a little perturbed by my continual yo-yo lack of self-control. I guess it really is all in the way we view things and how we feel, literally on the inside - how our bodies are responding to how we treat them, and in our minds - how we feel about how we look or feel physically. Some days, I'm pumped and I feel pretty great in my head about the physical me. And some days I'm just so dissatisfied, and then get really angry that I am so easily swayed by the taste of food itself, people I spend time with, my situations daily, and my emotional state.
I eat because I "deserve" to make my mouth happy, especially, if I am tired, or REALLY hungry r upset.
I eat because when I am hanging out with students, ice cream and candy, and pizza, Chikfile, cheap McDonald's and all other less healthy alternatives, are easy, and fun, and I am happy and excited, so I disregard what I am putting in my body.
I eat poorer (esp. take out or fast food) when I don't have the ability or desire to make food at home.
And for lots of other reasons I eat....
My mom says I really shouldn't worry...I'm not "overweight." And maybe God wants me to be this way.
.....And she is right. I'm not overweight. Many folks would love to be my size: 9/10. With a smaller waist and hips to give me a fairly hour glass shape. And, I know I'm never gonna have that flat stomach, I mean....I was covering up the belly even when I was 6 years old, trying to hide it. But can't it be shaved off a little?
The trouble is...where does my desire to be thinner and stronger, and more molded into that curvy, hot, Scarlett Johansson bod, and the contentment that I am God's perfect creation, and there really are more important things out there than simply being thinner and more fit, mesh together. (And when will I learn that i can't trust the Spanx-toting, Kale juice-drinking, never-eat-a-dessert-or-I-might-gain-an-ounce-of-perfectly-normal-fat-to-regulate-normal-body-functions Hollywood....
I don't think I can have "the look" and not have to work very, extremely, brutally hard. But thus far...I feel like I've proven to myself I don't have one shred of self-control in my body. And that's a little discouraging. As noted by my caloric intake for the past two days:
Wednesday: a possible 1745 (I think, maybe 1845) no exercise. I am taking a class Saturday to make up for it.
Thursday: a proposed out of control 2428. Took Body Step. Probably burned 200-400 calories. I need to get a heart rate monitor so I can know.
Considering my goal is 1500...this is disappointing. AND considering I was 141/142 when I began this journey (well...146 but then got back down to that stability weight) and now am struggling to get back there from 148/149, I can't decide if I am really really pissed off at myself, or really really sad that i am back up in weight. I know I was experimenting with my diet, for a while and was eating around 1900-2000 calories, so it stands to reason, that I would have gained weight. And it's not the weight thing alone. I can tell in how my stomach is feeling and fitting that I'm not getting leaner. But that's the funny thing...my butt surely different in look, and my legs, as well. Both have gained more muscle. But I'm struggling to see the "lean" look I want. :-(
And IT'S THE HOLIDAYS almost. And now I am really trying to get back down. I'm glad as far as health is concerned I am better than when I started this life change. I usually eat more fruit and begetables. I drink WAY more water than I used to. And I exercise pretty regularly 5 times a week. And I have even increased my exercise from when I started. Phase 1: 3 a week swims. Phase 2: 4 a week swims Phase 3: Body Pump once a week and 2 or 3 swims Phase 4: Body Pump twice a week and 2 or 3 swims Phase 5: BP 2 times a week and 3-5 30 minute cardio workouts Phase 6: Pump twice a week, and 3 hour long cardio workouts. My next phase is to get some cardio in on the days I do Body Pump. And the next phase get extra 30 minute workouts on Saturday and Sunday. My knees have to work up to this still.
So I went from 3 15-20 minute swims a week, to 2 hour long weight lifting sessions which also get my heart rate up and 3 hour long cardio sessions. I guess that's pretty good...?
Anyway, I am still tottering between emotions. I'm sad that I just don't think I have what it takes to be disciplined. But I know I can't get sad enough to quit trying. That's horrible. I guess this is where the blog helps. AT least I can get it all out and admit how horrible and dissapointed I am about myself and my own will to change enough that I won't give up. I'll just express it and keep moving forward.
I think the other sad things is that I've had numerous compliments. Even a couple people say i look like I'm thinner in my stomach. But even that isn't encouraging me!! I have one of those bodies that can easily be made to look thinner or fatter. I just have to wear the right clothes. And let's be honest, I was taught since I was little how to suck the gut in...so I never really let it hang out, haha. There have been lots of times (seriously a lot!!) in the past years that I have visited home and people say "have you lost weight??" and usually I haven't lost any weight at all. So....I'm trying to stay positive about those compliments. But...whine...whine...whine....that's all I'm doing right?? Dang it.
I commit that today I will stay at 1500 calories. And my commitment to myself, and the blog for today will keep me accountable. HA! No quitting allowed, dang it.
I eat because I "deserve" to make my mouth happy, especially, if I am tired, or REALLY hungry r upset.
I eat because when I am hanging out with students, ice cream and candy, and pizza, Chikfile, cheap McDonald's and all other less healthy alternatives, are easy, and fun, and I am happy and excited, so I disregard what I am putting in my body.
I eat poorer (esp. take out or fast food) when I don't have the ability or desire to make food at home.
And for lots of other reasons I eat....
My mom says I really shouldn't worry...I'm not "overweight." And maybe God wants me to be this way.
.....And she is right. I'm not overweight. Many folks would love to be my size: 9/10. With a smaller waist and hips to give me a fairly hour glass shape. And, I know I'm never gonna have that flat stomach, I mean....I was covering up the belly even when I was 6 years old, trying to hide it. But can't it be shaved off a little?
The trouble is...where does my desire to be thinner and stronger, and more molded into that curvy, hot, Scarlett Johansson bod, and the contentment that I am God's perfect creation, and there really are more important things out there than simply being thinner and more fit, mesh together. (And when will I learn that i can't trust the Spanx-toting, Kale juice-drinking, never-eat-a-dessert-or-I-might-gain-an-ounce-of-perfectly-normal-fat-to-regulate-normal-body-functions Hollywood....
I don't think I can have "the look" and not have to work very, extremely, brutally hard. But thus far...I feel like I've proven to myself I don't have one shred of self-control in my body. And that's a little discouraging. As noted by my caloric intake for the past two days:
Wednesday: a possible 1745 (I think, maybe 1845) no exercise. I am taking a class Saturday to make up for it.
Thursday: a proposed out of control 2428. Took Body Step. Probably burned 200-400 calories. I need to get a heart rate monitor so I can know.
Considering my goal is 1500...this is disappointing. AND considering I was 141/142 when I began this journey (well...146 but then got back down to that stability weight) and now am struggling to get back there from 148/149, I can't decide if I am really really pissed off at myself, or really really sad that i am back up in weight. I know I was experimenting with my diet, for a while and was eating around 1900-2000 calories, so it stands to reason, that I would have gained weight. And it's not the weight thing alone. I can tell in how my stomach is feeling and fitting that I'm not getting leaner. But that's the funny thing...my butt surely different in look, and my legs, as well. Both have gained more muscle. But I'm struggling to see the "lean" look I want. :-(
And IT'S THE HOLIDAYS almost. And now I am really trying to get back down. I'm glad as far as health is concerned I am better than when I started this life change. I usually eat more fruit and begetables. I drink WAY more water than I used to. And I exercise pretty regularly 5 times a week. And I have even increased my exercise from when I started. Phase 1: 3 a week swims. Phase 2: 4 a week swims Phase 3: Body Pump once a week and 2 or 3 swims Phase 4: Body Pump twice a week and 2 or 3 swims Phase 5: BP 2 times a week and 3-5 30 minute cardio workouts Phase 6: Pump twice a week, and 3 hour long cardio workouts. My next phase is to get some cardio in on the days I do Body Pump. And the next phase get extra 30 minute workouts on Saturday and Sunday. My knees have to work up to this still.
So I went from 3 15-20 minute swims a week, to 2 hour long weight lifting sessions which also get my heart rate up and 3 hour long cardio sessions. I guess that's pretty good...?
Anyway, I am still tottering between emotions. I'm sad that I just don't think I have what it takes to be disciplined. But I know I can't get sad enough to quit trying. That's horrible. I guess this is where the blog helps. AT least I can get it all out and admit how horrible and dissapointed I am about myself and my own will to change enough that I won't give up. I'll just express it and keep moving forward.
I think the other sad things is that I've had numerous compliments. Even a couple people say i look like I'm thinner in my stomach. But even that isn't encouraging me!! I have one of those bodies that can easily be made to look thinner or fatter. I just have to wear the right clothes. And let's be honest, I was taught since I was little how to suck the gut in...so I never really let it hang out, haha. There have been lots of times (seriously a lot!!) in the past years that I have visited home and people say "have you lost weight??" and usually I haven't lost any weight at all. So....I'm trying to stay positive about those compliments. But...whine...whine...whine....that's all I'm doing right?? Dang it.
I commit that today I will stay at 1500 calories. And my commitment to myself, and the blog for today will keep me accountable. HA! No quitting allowed, dang it.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Day 182 - Tuesday
Got up this morning and the scale is down to 146.8. I'm excited but depressed that I ate enough crap to gain 8 pounds in the last month. I'm such a yo-yo food eater. I just love sweets so much. :-(
Anyway, yay, I'm getting back down. But even at 26 it's getting harder and harder to lose weight fast.
Calories: 1580. And a Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich included. :-) Plenty of water, about 4 veggies and 2 fruits.
Anyway, yay, I'm getting back down. But even at 26 it's getting harder and harder to lose weight fast.
Calories: 1580. And a Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich included. :-) Plenty of water, about 4 veggies and 2 fruits.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Day 181...I think.
I just happened to check the blog today. I have had it in one of my tabs open ever since I started neglecting to blog...hoping someone would burst back on. AND LOW AND BEHOLD!!!!! LOlly-pants is blogging!! Yay!
So, I should be blogging, too. I've surprisingly been thinking about it all last week, but didn't want to try and figure out what day it was.
My story: I quite blogging for a little over a month. And in that time managed to get almost back up to 150 pounds. Some days I was calorie counting some days I wasn't. I finally went to the doctor and had a metabolism test run...and apparently my metabolism is definitely not fast. Her words were that my metabolism is very slow. But the results say i'm only 9% below average. What does that mean for my calories. Well, I have definitely been eating too many calories. Brooke and I talked last time I was in town and we were thinking maybe I needed to bump up to 1900 since I work out consistently. UH, no.
My RMR - resting metabolic rate is only a mere 1368. The paper I was given says I can add 408 for daily activities and another 142 if i exercise. Landing me at 1768 calories is my ABSOLUTE max if I am not working out....and that's to maintain ( I thought it was 2000).
Anyway, needless to say, I'm attempting to set my intake at 1500. Last week I had it at 1600 but keep going over 50 or 60, so I'm setting it at 1500.
Last week was my 1st week of 1hour long work outs. I went to a class everyday and worked my tail off for an hour 5 days. Rested on Saturday and Sunday. And got up today to do it all over again. I love Gold's gym.
Cheers to the future, and less pudge, and more blogging because we committed to it.
So, I should be blogging, too. I've surprisingly been thinking about it all last week, but didn't want to try and figure out what day it was.
My story: I quite blogging for a little over a month. And in that time managed to get almost back up to 150 pounds. Some days I was calorie counting some days I wasn't. I finally went to the doctor and had a metabolism test run...and apparently my metabolism is definitely not fast. Her words were that my metabolism is very slow. But the results say i'm only 9% below average. What does that mean for my calories. Well, I have definitely been eating too many calories. Brooke and I talked last time I was in town and we were thinking maybe I needed to bump up to 1900 since I work out consistently. UH, no.
My RMR - resting metabolic rate is only a mere 1368. The paper I was given says I can add 408 for daily activities and another 142 if i exercise. Landing me at 1768 calories is my ABSOLUTE max if I am not working out....and that's to maintain ( I thought it was 2000).
Anyway, needless to say, I'm attempting to set my intake at 1500. Last week I had it at 1600 but keep going over 50 or 60, so I'm setting it at 1500.
Last week was my 1st week of 1hour long work outs. I went to a class everyday and worked my tail off for an hour 5 days. Rested on Saturday and Sunday. And got up today to do it all over again. I love Gold's gym.
Cheers to the future, and less pudge, and more blogging because we committed to it.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Another day another meal
Day 178
half of the granola bar(90)
mini cookies (100) - don't you just love the hundred calorie packs?
brownie (250)
slice of cheese (35)
veggies (80)
fruit (100)
ckbreast and onions (170)
juice (50)
for a grand total of 865 - I think my stomach has shrunk a lot - I just cannot eat as much
Day 179
Ah Saturday - eating out - on the go - not as much preparedness for meals...
Breakfast sandwich - 595 - no I did not eat the whole thing - that is half of the calories of the sandwich - what can I say there was sausage, second favorite only to tortillas...yum yum yum
juice (100), drive thru A&W got a rootbeer (180) almost forgot that, ck breast (150) and that is the total for the day 1135 - and if I need something else than hello juice wahoooooo
So this is sort of like talking to myself without the arguments - different but not bad. Even after just a week back on the program I feel better. While this is still about weight loss as and end goal - I am tired of being tired and just feeling nasty because of what I am eating. So we will see how it goes. I have no hope as far as keeping this going I am not going to talk a good game because I have not had one. So we will just wait for day 365 to role around to see what happens.
half of the granola bar(90)
mini cookies (100) - don't you just love the hundred calorie packs?
brownie (250)
slice of cheese (35)
veggies (80)
fruit (100)
ckbreast and onions (170)
juice (50)
for a grand total of 865 - I think my stomach has shrunk a lot - I just cannot eat as much
Day 179
Ah Saturday - eating out - on the go - not as much preparedness for meals...
Breakfast sandwich - 595 - no I did not eat the whole thing - that is half of the calories of the sandwich - what can I say there was sausage, second favorite only to tortillas...yum yum yum
juice (100), drive thru A&W got a rootbeer (180) almost forgot that, ck breast (150) and that is the total for the day 1135 - and if I need something else than hello juice wahoooooo
So this is sort of like talking to myself without the arguments - different but not bad. Even after just a week back on the program I feel better. While this is still about weight loss as and end goal - I am tired of being tired and just feeling nasty because of what I am eating. So we will see how it goes. I have no hope as far as keeping this going I am not going to talk a good game because I have not had one. So we will just wait for day 365 to role around to see what happens.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Of course I skipped a day - I procrastinate
Day 176
Old faithful granola bar (190), banana (100), soup in hand (80), fruit (100), chips and dip (est. 350), crackers and cheese (est. 275) and wine (85)
Day 177
Granola bar (190), mini cookies (100), rice (230), corn (120), fruit (100), shrimp (130), juice (50), eggs and toast (280)
Short and to the point - maybe there will be time and inclination for a story tomorrow.
Old faithful granola bar (190), banana (100), soup in hand (80), fruit (100), chips and dip (est. 350), crackers and cheese (est. 275) and wine (85)
Day 177
Granola bar (190), mini cookies (100), rice (230), corn (120), fruit (100), shrimp (130), juice (50), eggs and toast (280)
Short and to the point - maybe there will be time and inclination for a story tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
And here we go again...
Day 174 and 175
So as we can see by this experiment - we have all failed miserably. I guess now is the time they say you need to get up off your @#%& (that would be butt) and finish what was started. We have all talked a good game but did not show up - Amber did a great job hanging in there but I am sure that it was lonely.
I am not telling anyone that I am blogging again - I am just going to see if I can last - haha.
On Day 1 the weight was 227.5
After some up and down and off and on the wagon the weigh in for Monday (174) was 215.5
It is time to try this again
174
Granola bar (190) old faithful. Banana (100), applesauce (50), chex (60), soup in hand (100) very cool by the way and convenient, fruit and cheese (250), egg and toast (140), ck breast (150), onion (20), tortilla chips (100) for a grand total of 1160.
175
Old faithful granola bar (190), 100 calorie pack mini cookies, rice (230), green beans (40), milky way bite(50), fruit (100), shrimp (130), egg and toast (280) for a grand total of 1120 - maybe I will have some of the V8 fusion light juice for 50 calories. We will see
This time I will be starting exercise next week - walking, stairs....anything to be honest. I have a stack of fitness and shape magazines it is time to use them.
So we hold out hope again that this will workout and I will stick with the program. Don't hold your breath:)
So as we can see by this experiment - we have all failed miserably. I guess now is the time they say you need to get up off your @#%& (that would be butt) and finish what was started. We have all talked a good game but did not show up - Amber did a great job hanging in there but I am sure that it was lonely.
I am not telling anyone that I am blogging again - I am just going to see if I can last - haha.
On Day 1 the weight was 227.5
After some up and down and off and on the wagon the weigh in for Monday (174) was 215.5
It is time to try this again
174
Granola bar (190) old faithful. Banana (100), applesauce (50), chex (60), soup in hand (100) very cool by the way and convenient, fruit and cheese (250), egg and toast (140), ck breast (150), onion (20), tortilla chips (100) for a grand total of 1160.
175
Old faithful granola bar (190), 100 calorie pack mini cookies, rice (230), green beans (40), milky way bite(50), fruit (100), shrimp (130), egg and toast (280) for a grand total of 1120 - maybe I will have some of the V8 fusion light juice for 50 calories. We will see
This time I will be starting exercise next week - walking, stairs....anything to be honest. I have a stack of fitness and shape magazines it is time to use them.
So we hold out hope again that this will workout and I will stick with the program. Don't hold your breath:)
Friday, August 27, 2010
139-142 - Amber
I haven't been blogging like I should...I'm not gonna blame it on the blog being DEAD. hehe It's probably because Ive been forgetting. Luckily, I'm still counting thr calories and working out!
Day 139 (Monday) - Monday I did not exercising and ate 1963. I thought I was being good, but then I made this recipe thats didn't say the calories on it, and I didn't calculate until after I ate it. BAD IDea.
Day140 (Tuesday) - A bettter day. Did my cardio in the morning. And Body Pump and ate about 1950 calories. Glad I worked out, sucked it up in calories, again!!!! DANG it!!
Day 141 (Wednesday) Cardio'ed it up in the morning and ate 1821. We went to North by Northwest and I got my favorite dish, salmon with mango-caper relish and seasonal veggies with a substituted garden salad. And asked the waitress how the salmon and veggies were cooked (all with butter of course) so we nixed that. I'm so proud of myself for asking!! Still more calories than I bargained for.
Day142 (Thursday) - Cardio in the morning. And leg machines afterward. Woo tired!!! This was the worst day ever. I took 3 high school girls to Chilli's. Split cheese fries, and 2 Molten chocolate cakes with them. OMGosh!!!!! Gotta work on being more disciplined and at the same time not feeling so dang guilty when I eat the less nutritious stuff. I mean, splurging is OK, occasionally, right? But, it's the fact that it's just overall NOT GOOD to feed my body those things that makes me feel so guilty. Needless to say, I was rewarded with a massive headache by the time i got home. Wow. Calories landed at 2690. Please, no. :-(
Found out my resting metabolic calories expenditure is 1407. And my exercise moderately (3-5 times a week) calories expenditure in 2181.
My quest to take in 1700 daily is being severely dashed. WTHeck!! I'm so UNdisciplined. I'm trying to problem solve through that issue, cause it ain't working well right now. ARG!!!! I feel like i can't get it under control.
I'm getting the exercising down. (I mean cardio 5 or 6 times and weights 3 times currently is doing pretty good I think!! Especially considering I was swimming 3 times a week for 20 minutes to begin with to start low key. This week I was able to run for 15 minutes straight on the treadmill during my 35 minutes total!! HECK YAH!!) Now, if I can just get those calories in check!! AHHH!!!! In a lot of ways I am really unmotivated because certain food taste so good, and because being this hard core...well...not many others are this way. Because I'm not just trying to keep my calories at 1700, I'm trying to drink more than 8 glasses of water, eat 2+ fruits and 5+ veggies a day, only eat whole grains, and steer clear of most sweets. It's a tall order.
Day 139 (Monday) - Monday I did not exercising and ate 1963. I thought I was being good, but then I made this recipe thats didn't say the calories on it, and I didn't calculate until after I ate it. BAD IDea.
Day140 (Tuesday) - A bettter day. Did my cardio in the morning. And Body Pump and ate about 1950 calories. Glad I worked out, sucked it up in calories, again!!!! DANG it!!
Day 141 (Wednesday) Cardio'ed it up in the morning and ate 1821. We went to North by Northwest and I got my favorite dish, salmon with mango-caper relish and seasonal veggies with a substituted garden salad. And asked the waitress how the salmon and veggies were cooked (all with butter of course) so we nixed that. I'm so proud of myself for asking!! Still more calories than I bargained for.
Day142 (Thursday) - Cardio in the morning. And leg machines afterward. Woo tired!!! This was the worst day ever. I took 3 high school girls to Chilli's. Split cheese fries, and 2 Molten chocolate cakes with them. OMGosh!!!!! Gotta work on being more disciplined and at the same time not feeling so dang guilty when I eat the less nutritious stuff. I mean, splurging is OK, occasionally, right? But, it's the fact that it's just overall NOT GOOD to feed my body those things that makes me feel so guilty. Needless to say, I was rewarded with a massive headache by the time i got home. Wow. Calories landed at 2690. Please, no. :-(
Found out my resting metabolic calories expenditure is 1407. And my exercise moderately (3-5 times a week) calories expenditure in 2181.
My quest to take in 1700 daily is being severely dashed. WTHeck!! I'm so UNdisciplined. I'm trying to problem solve through that issue, cause it ain't working well right now. ARG!!!! I feel like i can't get it under control.
I'm getting the exercising down. (I mean cardio 5 or 6 times and weights 3 times currently is doing pretty good I think!! Especially considering I was swimming 3 times a week for 20 minutes to begin with to start low key. This week I was able to run for 15 minutes straight on the treadmill during my 35 minutes total!! HECK YAH!!) Now, if I can just get those calories in check!! AHHH!!!! In a lot of ways I am really unmotivated because certain food taste so good, and because being this hard core...well...not many others are this way. Because I'm not just trying to keep my calories at 1700, I'm trying to drink more than 8 glasses of water, eat 2+ fruits and 5+ veggies a day, only eat whole grains, and steer clear of most sweets. It's a tall order.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Days 135-138 - Amber
So...I'm not sure why I didn't blog Thursday but:
Day 135 Thurs: Calories 1834. I did 30 mins of cardio and lifted weights for my lower body.
Day 136 - Friday: Calories were out the wazoo horrible. Went on a retreat and ate everything that looked delicious including dark chocolate cupcakes, oreos, and butterfingers. I am quite ashamed of that. I did do my cardio and body Pump that day.
Day 137: calories I didn't count as I was still out of town eating other people's cooking but my restraint for the sweets was pretty good. Had like 3 small cookies and a taste of 2 friend's blizzards. Still went over calories im sure. I did go for a walk that morning.
Day 138: Calories still out of check even though I was home. Out of control is easy to be when you're guard is down and you've practiced it for a mere 2 days!! AH!!!! No cardio no nothing.
Pretty bad looking huh?
Day 135 Thurs: Calories 1834. I did 30 mins of cardio and lifted weights for my lower body.
Day 136 - Friday: Calories were out the wazoo horrible. Went on a retreat and ate everything that looked delicious including dark chocolate cupcakes, oreos, and butterfingers. I am quite ashamed of that. I did do my cardio and body Pump that day.
Day 137: calories I didn't count as I was still out of town eating other people's cooking but my restraint for the sweets was pretty good. Had like 3 small cookies and a taste of 2 friend's blizzards. Still went over calories im sure. I did go for a walk that morning.
Day 138: Calories still out of check even though I was home. Out of control is easy to be when you're guard is down and you've practiced it for a mere 2 days!! AH!!!! No cardio no nothing.
Pretty bad looking huh?
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Day 134 - Amber
Yesterday was good. Took a break from my morning routine. But convinced myself and Caleb to take the dog for a walk. It was good!! I jogged a bit in the grass. We think we might have overexerted the dog (she threw up when she got home poor thing!!). But we all enjoyed it. Emmie was chasing us and barking while she chased us!! lol I'm glad I got a short run in there.
Calories for the day were 1690 with plenty of water and veggies and fruit!
Calories for the day were 1690 with plenty of water and veggies and fruit!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Day 133 - Amber
Did my 30 minutes cardio before breakfast. Did Body pump, as well.
Took in 1730 calories.
Happy with today's results. :-)
Took in 1730 calories.
Happy with today's results. :-)
Monday, August 16, 2010
Day 132 - Amber
OK...It's official. I have no self control. Tonight was Ryan's bday party. Also, BYOM (bring your own meat (to grill)). So we brought turkey franks, no buns to adhere to the personal trainer's rule of no carbs 6 hours before bed), fresh pineapple on skewers, and marinated veggies (mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, zuchini) on skewers. And grilled away!!
So, I'm guessing we at around 7:45-8:15ish. And I did great. Said no to the red velvet cake, and chips, and all the other foods I wasn't planning on eating. But 10:30 rolls around and the sour cream and onion kettle cooked chips are looking mighty tasty, so I have a few...and what is that there...? More MEAT? Well, I can by pass meat...especially fajita meat.
So I landed at 1986 (i think) calories, a good 350 more than I wanted for the day. AHHHHH!!!! I'm so disappointed in myself!!! Just say NO!! This is why my body fat percentage is at 30% - because I have no self control. AAARRRGGGGGG!!!!!!!!
So, I'm guessing we at around 7:45-8:15ish. And I did great. Said no to the red velvet cake, and chips, and all the other foods I wasn't planning on eating. But 10:30 rolls around and the sour cream and onion kettle cooked chips are looking mighty tasty, so I have a few...and what is that there...? More MEAT? Well, I can by pass meat...especially fajita meat.
So I landed at 1986 (i think) calories, a good 350 more than I wanted for the day. AHHHHH!!!! I'm so disappointed in myself!!! Just say NO!! This is why my body fat percentage is at 30% - because I have no self control. AAARRRGGGGGG!!!!!!!!
Day 128-131 - Amber
I don't even know what happened to Thursday! I thought I posted that day. Dang!!
Well, days 129, 130, and 131 were a super fabulous BUST. Caleb and I went to Fredericksburg for the weekend to do some planning and relaxing. The whole goal was to get away to evaluate how we're doing in different areas of our lives.
But, let me just say, Fredericksburg is not the place you want to go if you're trying to find healthy food. As evidenced in the fact that Caleb and I each gained 3 pounds this weekend. We decided while we were there we would try and snack on veggies for snacks and healthier options in our room, and dinner we'd do the best we can. And then friday night started our escapades in "giving up." During the weeekend we ate: Mexican food (and it was horrible too...you apparently can go very wrong with chees3 enchiladas), fries smothered in cheese, MCDonalds, burgers. We tried to get a salad once, but it was horrible, so Caleb ended up eating it and i ate the burger we planned to split. (I'm so spoiled, and my husband is so sweet).
Needless to say, I did not at all stay within my calorie range. I did get in a lot of veggie and fruit snacking though. And I said not to all kinds of cakes and candy's etc etc. We did buy Fudge sunday, but we split it. And Friday and Saturday we had strawberries and whip cream.
It was really the biggest EPIC FAIL to date.
Luckily, today is going well. I did not want to cardio my butt of this morning before breakfast. But I did. And so far my calories are in check. I'm working on making some goals for myself, because I haven't been sticking to my calorie ranges very well the last couple weeks, and have been snacking a lot in the evening....bumping my calories over my quota....no, no. So, I'm thinking of switching my calories to a flat 1700, and still brainstorming how to work on the snacking. Basically, I need more discipline.
This weekend is a retreat out of town for planning for high school stuff. I'm not sure what to do about that...food wise. Maybe bring some veggies and fruit to snack on??
Well, days 129, 130, and 131 were a super fabulous BUST. Caleb and I went to Fredericksburg for the weekend to do some planning and relaxing. The whole goal was to get away to evaluate how we're doing in different areas of our lives.
But, let me just say, Fredericksburg is not the place you want to go if you're trying to find healthy food. As evidenced in the fact that Caleb and I each gained 3 pounds this weekend. We decided while we were there we would try and snack on veggies for snacks and healthier options in our room, and dinner we'd do the best we can. And then friday night started our escapades in "giving up." During the weeekend we ate: Mexican food (and it was horrible too...you apparently can go very wrong with chees3 enchiladas), fries smothered in cheese, MCDonalds, burgers. We tried to get a salad once, but it was horrible, so Caleb ended up eating it and i ate the burger we planned to split. (I'm so spoiled, and my husband is so sweet).
Needless to say, I did not at all stay within my calorie range. I did get in a lot of veggie and fruit snacking though. And I said not to all kinds of cakes and candy's etc etc. We did buy Fudge sunday, but we split it. And Friday and Saturday we had strawberries and whip cream.
It was really the biggest EPIC FAIL to date.
Luckily, today is going well. I did not want to cardio my butt of this morning before breakfast. But I did. And so far my calories are in check. I'm working on making some goals for myself, because I haven't been sticking to my calorie ranges very well the last couple weeks, and have been snacking a lot in the evening....bumping my calories over my quota....no, no. So, I'm thinking of switching my calories to a flat 1700, and still brainstorming how to work on the snacking. Basically, I need more discipline.
This weekend is a retreat out of town for planning for high school stuff. I'm not sure what to do about that...food wise. Maybe bring some veggies and fruit to snack on??
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Day 127 - AMBER
When I came home from the gym I still had a good 670 calories left to get to 1700. I think I stayed under 1800...but I didn't count, honestly.
We had talapia with tomatoes, a handful of unsweetened carob almonds, some eggplant, zuchini and tomatoe stackers (coated in egg, panko crumbs, wheat flour and italian cheese and a bit of italian dressing. And lots of water. Seems like this could have been below 800 yah? i don't know.
I did my cardio this morning before breakfast, and my upper body resistance training with the personal trainer this evening.
Got all my veggies, all my fruit, and all my water!
Check. Check. Check.
We had talapia with tomatoes, a handful of unsweetened carob almonds, some eggplant, zuchini and tomatoe stackers (coated in egg, panko crumbs, wheat flour and italian cheese and a bit of italian dressing. And lots of water. Seems like this could have been below 800 yah? i don't know.
I did my cardio this morning before breakfast, and my upper body resistance training with the personal trainer this evening.
Got all my veggies, all my fruit, and all my water!
Check. Check. Check.
Day 126? - Amber
I sucked it up yesterday for calories....I mean, relatively. I took in 1919. It's more than I wanted. I really need to work on saving a few extra calories at the end for evening snacks, sometimes I get hungry after dinner because we eat around 630, and may not go to bed to 10 or 11. And I eat small meals more frequently.
Experiment: saving a couple hundred after dinner to satisfy. Let's see.
Did 30 minutes of swimming yesterday.
Experiment: saving a couple hundred after dinner to satisfy. Let's see.
Did 30 minutes of swimming yesterday.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Day 125 - Amber
Calories: 1720.
Workout: 30 minutes before breakfast on the treadmill. (my body is still getting used to cardio everyday before eating...so I've been tired lately!!) 10 minutes on eliptical and 30 minutes legweights and a few core things at the gym with the personal trainer (almost cried....it was brutal). Then another 15 low speed walk on the treadmill.
All in all...I was quite tired yesterday. But I felt like a champ for not crying during my workout LOL. Did I mention she tried to kill me? I mean, it's great, but wow, very hard.
BTW we are at least a third of the way through with our year commitment!! Yay!!
Workout: 30 minutes before breakfast on the treadmill. (my body is still getting used to cardio everyday before eating...so I've been tired lately!!) 10 minutes on eliptical and 30 minutes legweights and a few core things at the gym with the personal trainer (almost cried....it was brutal). Then another 15 low speed walk on the treadmill.
All in all...I was quite tired yesterday. But I felt like a champ for not crying during my workout LOL. Did I mention she tried to kill me? I mean, it's great, but wow, very hard.
BTW we are at least a third of the way through with our year commitment!! Yay!!
Monday, August 9, 2010
Day 123 and 124 - Amber
So Saturday and Sunday were a little bit of a blur. Cindy was in town, so I tried to count calories, but gosh darn, some of the places I couldn't find anything on their food, so I just guesstimated. I made some really great food choices this weekend though, and skipped the bread/starches both evenings in a row (the personal trainer would be so proud).
I was a little concerned though only at this. We were choosing places to eat with Ryan and Angela and Cindy - Caleb and I just said, we just want to go somewhere were we can make healthy choices. So....I know you could probably eat something like fajitas or grilled chicken at Chuy's or Mighty Fine Burgers....but fajitas with no sour cream...is it even worth it? Homemade is so much more worth it in my mind, because then I can have what I want in moderation because I know how I cooked it.
But then, we have to be able to have lives too. So, I was a little concerned the fam might think I'm going overboard, but I just want to eat well, gosh darnit. No one said anything, but.... well, anyway, just don't want to alienate others because i want to eat well.
We went to North by Northwest. Now....I don't know if their food is low calorie, but it's so fresh! The sides I got, salad and garden vegetables were better than most places I eat, and the salmon was with mango-caper relsh. Yum!
So I'm thinking on both days I got in around 1800 to 2300. I wish I could be more exact.
Weigh in this morning was 141.4, so it must not have been too bad.
I was a little concerned though only at this. We were choosing places to eat with Ryan and Angela and Cindy - Caleb and I just said, we just want to go somewhere were we can make healthy choices. So....I know you could probably eat something like fajitas or grilled chicken at Chuy's or Mighty Fine Burgers....but fajitas with no sour cream...is it even worth it? Homemade is so much more worth it in my mind, because then I can have what I want in moderation because I know how I cooked it.
But then, we have to be able to have lives too. So, I was a little concerned the fam might think I'm going overboard, but I just want to eat well, gosh darnit. No one said anything, but.... well, anyway, just don't want to alienate others because i want to eat well.
We went to North by Northwest. Now....I don't know if their food is low calorie, but it's so fresh! The sides I got, salad and garden vegetables were better than most places I eat, and the salmon was with mango-caper relsh. Yum!
So I'm thinking on both days I got in around 1800 to 2300. I wish I could be more exact.
Weigh in this morning was 141.4, so it must not have been too bad.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Too busy to blog...but doing ok
I have spent the last week painting, cleaning, packing, having a garage sale and cleaning GROUT and haven't even touched my computer (strange for me) so I missed a few days. I did good to stay at 1300 and probably got a ton of exercise as well.
Going to a baby shower this afternoon so I hope I don't eat too much cake! I always hope for nasty white cake so it will keep me from eating it :)
Going to a baby shower this afternoon so I hope I don't eat too much cake! I always hope for nasty white cake so it will keep me from eating it :)
Day 120, 121, 122 - Amber
I think it was those days. Personal trainer said I need to be doing 30 minutes of cardio in the morning before breakfast, and resistance (weights) training 3-4 times per week. SO. I am proud to say I have done my cardio for 2 days already and tomorrow again and Sunday, too, I plan.
Day 120 - 1866
Day 121 - 1610
Day 122 - 2500....WTHeck!? I misread the servings and calories for PFChang's or else I would have picked an even lower calorie entre. Tomorrow is a new day, thank goodness. This calorie news makes me very sad.
Doing pretty dang good at getting all my veggies, fruits and water in!! Unfortunately, I need to reign in the calories and be more careful. haven't been careful enough this week. Thankfully even at 1800, that is less than my maintain number, and thankfully there have been no 2000+ days this week.
Tomorrow, hard core cardio swim here I come....or even soft core...either way...discipline here I come.
The PT also told me no more starches 6 hours before bed. And no more sugar. (of course, the sugar is almost completely gone anyway. So, let's see if her techniques work for me....
Day 120 - 1866
Day 121 - 1610
Day 122 - 2500....WTHeck!? I misread the servings and calories for PFChang's or else I would have picked an even lower calorie entre. Tomorrow is a new day, thank goodness. This calorie news makes me very sad.
Doing pretty dang good at getting all my veggies, fruits and water in!! Unfortunately, I need to reign in the calories and be more careful. haven't been careful enough this week. Thankfully even at 1800, that is less than my maintain number, and thankfully there have been no 2000+ days this week.
Tomorrow, hard core cardio swim here I come....or even soft core...either way...discipline here I come.
The PT also told me no more starches 6 hours before bed. And no more sugar. (of course, the sugar is almost completely gone anyway. So, let's see if her techniques work for me....
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Wednesday
I am with Amber on this one, where are those that created this blog and where is the committment? Lack of committment is how most people get to be overweight so I guess it's a struggle...I am proud to report I was at 169 yesterday, haven't been under 170 since ..dare I say it?? High School? NICE! I have about 19 lbs to go to be where I want to be and I am NOT giving up!
Today I was at around 1200, did good and painted a lot, painting is a work out!
Today I was at around 1200, did good and painted a lot, painting is a work out!
Bummed - Amber
Reason #1 to be bummed - I'm beginning to wonder about the folks who created this blog and convinced me that I was making a committment...for a year...where they are and how well they are doing in their health endeavors, and if this blog is letting them see their progress or error of their ways at all. I am a little bummed about that. I thought i was supposed to be seeing photos, and daily posts, and even lifestyle changes.....and of course, we all struggle...but AH! Is this yet another failed attempt? Definitely bummed if it is.
Reason #2 to be bummed - I saw my personal trainer today. My body fat percentage is 29.7. I might cry. WTHeck!!? I feel like I've been working so hard.... Leave it to me to be bummed instead of glowing...I mean it IS LESS! ISN'T IT!? Either way, it's not what I had hoped....at least a percent or even 2!!! But no, alas, a measly .3% in body fat. AHHHH!!!!!! I really am screaming and crying on the inside! INWARD TEMPER TANTRUM!! (Thankfully, I have gained a pound of muscle. Thank you, Lord, for the little things. And pardon me while I ungratefully throw a pity-party for the still-too-high body fat percentage - even though I choose to ignore the fact that I am tall, and hide my flaws well, and lots of girls would love to be those 2 things.)
Reason #3 to be bummed - I had to tell my PT several times I just couldn't afford $55 dollars a session 1 to 2 times per week for 3 months to I can really get hard core and kick my butt into gear. I feel like having a gym membership in and of itself is a HUGE blessing and really love that. BUT $55 dollars a session.....I feel doomed, since I can't see her. THIS is stupid. I shouldn't feel that way.
A lot a bit bummed. Can't stay here too long, this is much to be thankful for. But maybe just for a short while.....
Reason #2 to be bummed - I saw my personal trainer today. My body fat percentage is 29.7. I might cry. WTHeck!!? I feel like I've been working so hard.... Leave it to me to be bummed instead of glowing...I mean it IS LESS! ISN'T IT!? Either way, it's not what I had hoped....at least a percent or even 2!!! But no, alas, a measly .3% in body fat. AHHHH!!!!!! I really am screaming and crying on the inside! INWARD TEMPER TANTRUM!! (Thankfully, I have gained a pound of muscle. Thank you, Lord, for the little things. And pardon me while I ungratefully throw a pity-party for the still-too-high body fat percentage - even though I choose to ignore the fact that I am tall, and hide my flaws well, and lots of girls would love to be those 2 things.)
Reason #3 to be bummed - I had to tell my PT several times I just couldn't afford $55 dollars a session 1 to 2 times per week for 3 months to I can really get hard core and kick my butt into gear. I feel like having a gym membership in and of itself is a HUGE blessing and really love that. BUT $55 dollars a session.....I feel doomed, since I can't see her. THIS is stupid. I shouldn't feel that way.
A lot a bit bummed. Can't stay here too long, this is much to be thankful for. But maybe just for a short while.....
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Day 118 - Amber
Calorie-wise I took in 1730. 130 more than I planned.
I swam in the morning...but it really sucked, too! :-( Maybe taking 2 days of rest really throws off my body..? No more of that. Just 1 day of rest in between. Blah! I also did yoga in the evening. I wouldn't say it was hard like lifting weights until you shake so bad you think you're gonna fall over, or working out hard core. But obviously you need the fitness component BALANCE and the component of FLEXIBILITY and the component of STRENGTH. So it was physically chalenging for me, and I was reminded that although I am growing in strength, my flexibility and balance still suck it up. So I need to work on that, maybe I'll go to yoga more....it's just and hour of calmness and feels like a waste of time....this is probably a bad thought, lol.
I swam in the morning...but it really sucked, too! :-( Maybe taking 2 days of rest really throws off my body..? No more of that. Just 1 day of rest in between. Blah! I also did yoga in the evening. I wouldn't say it was hard like lifting weights until you shake so bad you think you're gonna fall over, or working out hard core. But obviously you need the fitness component BALANCE and the component of FLEXIBILITY and the component of STRENGTH. So it was physically chalenging for me, and I was reminded that although I am growing in strength, my flexibility and balance still suck it up. So I need to work on that, maybe I'll go to yoga more....it's just and hour of calmness and feels like a waste of time....this is probably a bad thought, lol.
Monday...not so bad
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - Jason's deli - salad & pudding 600
dinner - chicken strips & salad 500
TOTAL 1300
lunch - Jason's deli - salad & pudding 600
dinner - chicken strips & salad 500
TOTAL 1300
Monday, August 2, 2010
Day 117 and Weigh IN- Amber
I got all dressed to go swim today then realized the gym isn't open 24 hours on Saturday or Sunday. Bummer. So I didn't swim Sunday. Calorie-wise i landed at 1602.
Weigh IN: 142. Why do I even bother to weigh myself??
Weigh IN: 142. Why do I even bother to weigh myself??
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Day 116 and Day 117 - Brooke
Day 116 - I ate about 1300 cals AND I packed the house all day long, I think I was good to lose some lbs this day.
Day 117 - I ate less than 1300 most likely. I spent all day hanging fans, blinds, painting, packing, puttying, etc etc etc....so yeah I am sure to be down 2-3 lbs tomorrow. At least I better be!
Day 117 - I ate less than 1300 most likely. I spent all day hanging fans, blinds, painting, packing, puttying, etc etc etc....so yeah I am sure to be down 2-3 lbs tomorrow. At least I better be!
Friday, July 30, 2010
day 114 and 115 - Amber
Day 114 - Yesterday Swam for 30 minutes with my new ater resistant MP3!!...music really does help me work harder and go longer. Got about 1609 calories and stayed very well on track.
Day 115 I did Body pump and got about 2050 calories. What's the deal?? Can I just not eat junk food ever? I rationed my portions while at a friends house watching a movie, Then I rationed another and another...all while counting calories. Then this evening I literally was like, whatever I don't care I'm eating. Granted I planned to take in 1800 today, so Im only 250 above. And with Pump I broke even moast likely. But I don't want to stay the same! I want to be skinny! Are my body goals too strict...I feel like Im going nowhere. And with a week like I've had rationalizing and over calirie'ing...I am probably not going anywhere. But also...it takes time right? I'm giving my life till next April. I'm trying to stay motivated and not discouraged at least till then. Back to my junk food binge...DANG!!!! I just frustrate myself sometimes.
Day 115 I did Body pump and got about 2050 calories. What's the deal?? Can I just not eat junk food ever? I rationed my portions while at a friends house watching a movie, Then I rationed another and another...all while counting calories. Then this evening I literally was like, whatever I don't care I'm eating. Granted I planned to take in 1800 today, so Im only 250 above. And with Pump I broke even moast likely. But I don't want to stay the same! I want to be skinny! Are my body goals too strict...I feel like Im going nowhere. And with a week like I've had rationalizing and over calirie'ing...I am probably not going anywhere. But also...it takes time right? I'm giving my life till next April. I'm trying to stay motivated and not discouraged at least till then. Back to my junk food binge...DANG!!!! I just frustrate myself sometimes.
Day 114 & 115
Day 114 - oh it was so bad. I had mexican food twice and ate a lot of chips, we shall see how the scales like me tomorrow...probably around 2000 calories.
Day 115 - did good to stay at 1300....packing up the house burns calories right?
Day 115 - did good to stay at 1300....packing up the house burns calories right?
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Day 113 - Amber
Pretty bummed. went to a get together tonight and ate way more than I should, Stayed away from the chocolate cake but made up for it in pita chips and hummus. Don't even know where I'm at tonight, definitely hit 200, not sure if more than that.
Committing: tomorrow I WILL stay on track
Committing: tomorrow I WILL stay on track
Day 113 - Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - subway & chips 400
dinner - sandwich & muffin & pretzels 700
TOTAL = 1300
lunch - subway & chips 400
dinner - sandwich & muffin & pretzels 700
TOTAL = 1300
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Day 112- Amber
I ate 2300 calories today!! AHH! No excuses...but i was freaking hungry all day! Woke up early and had granola that set me back. Then tonight I was starving and ate a banana and almond butter...that stuff's really high cal!! Dang!!!
I did do body pump today. Thought I was gonna throw up after lunges but I made it.
Here's to a better day tomorrow. Thankfully I am doing so much better at not going over as much. But stilll...room for improvement!
I did do body pump today. Thought I was gonna throw up after lunges but I made it.
Here's to a better day tomorrow. Thankfully I am doing so much better at not going over as much. But stilll...room for improvement!
Day 111 and 112
Day 111
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - jimmy johns 400
dinner - fish and rolls 900
Day 112
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - jimmy johns 400
dinner - 3 muffins and buttter and milk 700
TOTAL = 1500 and 1300
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - jimmy johns 400
dinner - fish and rolls 900
Day 112
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - jimmy johns 400
dinner - 3 muffins and buttter and milk 700
TOTAL = 1500 and 1300
And what are YOU doing about your muscle?
Interesting quote from the book "Healing through exercise"
"A given muscle is ONLY AS STRONG as it NEEDS TO BE and is highly adapted to it's usual tasks....When a muscle exerts less than 20% of it's maximum strength, it SHRINKS."
Wow...a muscle is only ever as strong as it needs to be.....so in other words, obviously I'm not gonna have much muscle at all if all I do is sit at a computer all day...or simply fix dinner...or just lay around watching the tube....even the simple mundane things, just aren't enough are they?
AND...why do I need muscle?
"When joints hurt and the bones ache, most people would rather stay in bed. But this only leads to more trouble. Perhaps lying down might spare cartilidge, that smooth and elastic lining of the joints that makes sure your bones do not grind painfully on each other when used. Yet it is NOT ONLY cartilidge that helps your joints. The surrounding muscles also guard and protect joints because they cushion the jolts that damage a moving body. Thanks to muscle, cartilidge absorbs fewer shocks.
For this reason, physical INACTIVITY is like poison for the joints. The more muscles waste away, the more bumps and jolts directly affect cartilidge, gradually wearing it down. This way, bones start to ache, people become less active, muscles shrink more, and cartilidge gets battered even hard - not a happy trend. "
Hope we take this to heart and continue to lift weights and do activities that challenge us for the rest of our lives!! (Jack Lalanne style!!)
"A given muscle is ONLY AS STRONG as it NEEDS TO BE and is highly adapted to it's usual tasks....When a muscle exerts less than 20% of it's maximum strength, it SHRINKS."
Wow...a muscle is only ever as strong as it needs to be.....so in other words, obviously I'm not gonna have much muscle at all if all I do is sit at a computer all day...or simply fix dinner...or just lay around watching the tube....even the simple mundane things, just aren't enough are they?
AND...why do I need muscle?
"When joints hurt and the bones ache, most people would rather stay in bed. But this only leads to more trouble. Perhaps lying down might spare cartilidge, that smooth and elastic lining of the joints that makes sure your bones do not grind painfully on each other when used. Yet it is NOT ONLY cartilidge that helps your joints. The surrounding muscles also guard and protect joints because they cushion the jolts that damage a moving body. Thanks to muscle, cartilidge absorbs fewer shocks.
For this reason, physical INACTIVITY is like poison for the joints. The more muscles waste away, the more bumps and jolts directly affect cartilidge, gradually wearing it down. This way, bones start to ache, people become less active, muscles shrink more, and cartilidge gets battered even hard - not a happy trend. "
Hope we take this to heart and continue to lift weights and do activities that challenge us for the rest of our lives!! (Jack Lalanne style!!)
Monday, July 26, 2010
Weigh In, Day 110 - Amber
Weigh In today was 141.6. LOL It's just doesn't go anywhere! (i guess there are worse things!)
Day 110 - Had about 1835 calories. We had homemade BBQ for lunch. So, I made myself and extra veggie kabob (should made 2 xtra but I didn't listen to my better judgment). Stayed away from bread. Had a few chips and guacamole. Salmon, and 2 small portions of sausage and burger. This meal kicked my calories up very high. But as I was counting, I also might have overestimated. I figured it was better to overestimate than under. I stayed away from sugar and only ate fruit or the granola I made with Agave. I did have a few sips of homemade sweet tea and some yogurt.
So I'm not sure if I'll ever get lower in my weight...I thought I could use about a 5 or 10 pound loss. But it's not changing much. Granted I did just give up in June (DANG IT!!!) Here's how my week's are looking:
I lift weights for an hour twice a week.
I swim and or walk for 2 to 3 times a week.
I eat from 1600-1800 (or try very hard to do this) calorie daily. I'm on the high end if I lift weight, on the low end if I swim or rest that day.
I stay away from refined carbs (white pasta and breads) and sugar other than fruit and some granola or yogurt.
I try to drink at least 8 glasses if water a day
I try to eat A LOT of veggies and fruit every day.
(Although the last 2 haven't been meeting those as well as I'd like.
So, I'm not sure, really if it would be healthy for me to drop 5 or 10 pounds. I feel like I'm taking all the right steps to be healthy and get in shape....maybe I'm just building muscle and that's why my weight is stagnant?? The internet...depending on the site, says I need anywhere from 1900-2100 calories a day to maintain. I have calculated my calorie needs on paper manually before and the number was 2050. So, I haven't decreased my calories a ton. But I was getting dizzy spells in April/Mayish from only eating 1500.
I guess maybe I'll continue this for another month or so and decide if something needs to be tweaked we'll see.
Day 110 - Had about 1835 calories. We had homemade BBQ for lunch. So, I made myself and extra veggie kabob (should made 2 xtra but I didn't listen to my better judgment). Stayed away from bread. Had a few chips and guacamole. Salmon, and 2 small portions of sausage and burger. This meal kicked my calories up very high. But as I was counting, I also might have overestimated. I figured it was better to overestimate than under. I stayed away from sugar and only ate fruit or the granola I made with Agave. I did have a few sips of homemade sweet tea and some yogurt.
So I'm not sure if I'll ever get lower in my weight...I thought I could use about a 5 or 10 pound loss. But it's not changing much. Granted I did just give up in June (DANG IT!!!) Here's how my week's are looking:
I lift weights for an hour twice a week.
I swim and or walk for 2 to 3 times a week.
I eat from 1600-1800 (or try very hard to do this) calorie daily. I'm on the high end if I lift weight, on the low end if I swim or rest that day.
I stay away from refined carbs (white pasta and breads) and sugar other than fruit and some granola or yogurt.
I try to drink at least 8 glasses if water a day
I try to eat A LOT of veggies and fruit every day.
(Although the last 2 haven't been meeting those as well as I'd like.
So, I'm not sure, really if it would be healthy for me to drop 5 or 10 pounds. I feel like I'm taking all the right steps to be healthy and get in shape....maybe I'm just building muscle and that's why my weight is stagnant?? The internet...depending on the site, says I need anywhere from 1900-2100 calories a day to maintain. I have calculated my calorie needs on paper manually before and the number was 2050. So, I haven't decreased my calories a ton. But I was getting dizzy spells in April/Mayish from only eating 1500.
I guess maybe I'll continue this for another month or so and decide if something needs to be tweaked we'll see.
Week 16 Weigh In - Brooke
172....blah. I am up .8 lbs. I am making a committment right now. I plan on losing 2lbs a week for the next 4 weeks. Put me down for a 8lb loss to be 164 lbs by Aug 23!
-Brooke
-Brooke
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Day 110 - Brooke
breakfast - non
lunch - Texadelphia salad & chips/fries/queso 600
snack - various candies from the kids snack bags 200
dinner - IHOP 2x2x2 the healthy way - 500
TOTAL = 1300
lunch - Texadelphia salad & chips/fries/queso 600
snack - various candies from the kids snack bags 200
dinner - IHOP 2x2x2 the healthy way - 500
TOTAL = 1300
Day 108 & 109 - Brooke
Day 108
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - sandwich & side salad 400
dinner - quiznos 650, parfait 150, chicken nugged 40
TOTAL = 1440
Day 109
breakfast - none
lunch - chuys chicken tacos & chips/ranch sauce 900
dinner - 1 fajita 200, small piece of cake 100 & pasta 100
TOTAL = 1300
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - sandwich & side salad 400
dinner - quiznos 650, parfait 150, chicken nugged 40
TOTAL = 1440
Day 109
breakfast - none
lunch - chuys chicken tacos & chips/ranch sauce 900
dinner - 1 fajita 200, small piece of cake 100 & pasta 100
TOTAL = 1300
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Day 109 - Amber
I counted around 1700 today. Didn't exercise much. Just went for a short walk this morning. And has a fabulous massage in the afternoon. And then I think I got sick a little from not drinking enough water and having all the toxins and stuff that was massaged out maybe? eh. Anyway, that was today. A good 100 more than I wanted to eat, but less than my maintain caloric intake. Yay. And I even ate a salad today!
Friday, July 23, 2010
Day 108 B - AMber
Officially ate 1736 calories.....GREAT!! Ate at Applebees and had a low calories dinner, and only 1 mozerella stick and only 3 fries and only a sip or 2 of Oneida's margarita. My max was 1800. I could have a couple blueberries still!!
Body pump today kicked my butt as usual. Think I pinched something in my shoulder...massage time!!
FINDINGS: So I've been researching sweeteners with low glycemic indexes...ie: those that won't spike your blood sugar and let you crash after the sugar high. Agave nectar seems to have a low glycemic index. So I'm gonna attempt to use that instead of honey. Since honey is about the same as sugar on the glycemic index scale (although it does have more nutrients). I know the low glycemic index thing is good....I just can't remember why. So I need to research that.
Body pump today kicked my butt as usual. Think I pinched something in my shoulder...massage time!!
FINDINGS: So I've been researching sweeteners with low glycemic indexes...ie: those that won't spike your blood sugar and let you crash after the sugar high. Agave nectar seems to have a low glycemic index. So I'm gonna attempt to use that instead of honey. Since honey is about the same as sugar on the glycemic index scale (although it does have more nutrients). I know the low glycemic index thing is good....I just can't remember why. So I need to research that.
Day 108A
OK, Bout to leave to run errands, then body pump, then out of town we go! Don't know if I'll have internet access....if not, I will try very hard....WAIT.....NO.
I COMMIT TO KEEP TRACK OF MY CALORIES, TO KEEP THEM IN RANGE (1800 today and 1600-1700 tomorrow...depends on the type of exercise) AND MAKE SURE I GET IN SOME SORT OF EXERCISE SATURDAY.
DO IT.
Brooke...help me stay accountable....maybe want to send me a text?? And do you need any help being out of town this weekend and staying in control. Let me know what I can do!!
DO IT.
I COMMIT TO KEEP TRACK OF MY CALORIES, TO KEEP THEM IN RANGE (1800 today and 1600-1700 tomorrow...depends on the type of exercise) AND MAKE SURE I GET IN SOME SORT OF EXERCISE SATURDAY.
DO IT.
Brooke...help me stay accountable....maybe want to send me a text?? And do you need any help being out of town this weekend and staying in control. Let me know what I can do!!
DO IT.
Day 107 - Amber
Looks like I landed at 1640...but sometimes I just doubt my skills at counting calories. We'll stick with that. And tomorrow, I must do much better at counting ahead of time not 3 or 4 foods later.
Went for a walk this morning with Caleb and a swim tonight (about 27 minutes swimming) I'm ready for bed!!
Pump tomorrow. Sweat and tears. Do it.
Went for a walk this morning with Caleb and a swim tonight (about 27 minutes swimming) I'm ready for bed!!
Pump tomorrow. Sweat and tears. Do it.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Day 107 - Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - cheddars salad 600
dinner - gringos tacos, chips and salsa 600
TOTAL = 1400
lunch - cheddars salad 600
dinner - gringos tacos, chips and salsa 600
TOTAL = 1400
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Day 106 - Amber
Landed at 1500ish I think today. I had a hard time counting. I think it was around there. That's about it for today.
Day 106 - Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - quiznos sandwich & chips 700
dinner - 1/2 hot dog, chips, fruit, cookie/ice cream 600
TOTAL = 1500
eke, that cookie was da bomb!! Thank you TJ For making the best cookie cake I have ever pigged out on!
lunch - quiznos sandwich & chips 700
dinner - 1/2 hot dog, chips, fruit, cookie/ice cream 600
TOTAL = 1500
eke, that cookie was da bomb!! Thank you TJ For making the best cookie cake I have ever pigged out on!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Day 105-Amber
Today was body Pump. I have another praise!! Lunges are getting easier!! Soon I can actually add weight...it's so pathetic that I don't do them off the step or with weights or anything. Just flat on the floor. I pretty much gave up lunges when I was in high school cause they hurt my knees so much. I was probably doing them wrong.
Additionally, my triceps are getting WAY stronger and so is everything else! I've gone up in all my weights (except lunges) for all the tracks: Squats, chest, triceps, back, biceps, shoulders!!WAHOO!! I am feeling rather encouraged today with that.
Then there's my caloric intake.
I left the house at 1055. Had a salad I predicted would be about 350, but added fajita meat. And had chips and guacamole with our friends. Definitely about 280 in chips. So I am guessing my intake today way about 2135ish.... I'm pretty bummed about that, I was really hoping to stay at 1800. More control tomorrow!! Thankfully, body pump still kept me either maintaining or possibly even losing calories-wise...i doubt losing...
Additionally, my triceps are getting WAY stronger and so is everything else! I've gone up in all my weights (except lunges) for all the tracks: Squats, chest, triceps, back, biceps, shoulders!!WAHOO!! I am feeling rather encouraged today with that.
Then there's my caloric intake.
I left the house at 1055. Had a salad I predicted would be about 350, but added fajita meat. And had chips and guacamole with our friends. Definitely about 280 in chips. So I am guessing my intake today way about 2135ish.... I'm pretty bummed about that, I was really hoping to stay at 1800. More control tomorrow!! Thankfully, body pump still kept me either maintaining or possibly even losing calories-wise...i doubt losing...
Day 105 - Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - emps chicken sandwich, salad, and shared dessert 500
dinner - CFA 6 nuggets 200, 10 fries 200, fruit 50, bites of ice cream 100, salad 50
TOTAL = 1300
I seem to be losing weight still, maybe this will be my week for 3 lbs!!
lunch - emps chicken sandwich, salad, and shared dessert 500
dinner - CFA 6 nuggets 200, 10 fries 200, fruit 50, bites of ice cream 100, salad 50
TOTAL = 1300
I seem to be losing weight still, maybe this will be my week for 3 lbs!!
Day 104 - Amber and weigh in
About 1375 calories. Gosh I was just tired today. I kept myself busy doing the daily chores and errands. But exercising stunk. I swam - warmed up, stretched and did about 10 laps. (17 minutes) After that I was pretty much spent. I need to get better at swimming.
But here's a praise!! My left arm is building up the muscle memory for swimming!!!(probably has a lot to do with lifting weights hard core in Pump and actually building muscle) It's still weak and sloppy, but I could see my arm functioning better and more properly than usual yesterday. Still a LONG way to go, but that is such an encouragement in my swimming! Not to mention 10 laps was unheard of in May. In May I could do 10 half laps....IE 5. I'm still struggling to get 10, but I'm doing it!! Struggling through it!!
C'mon Amber! Just DO IT!...wow isn't that NIke's old slogan?? Woo!
Weigh IN was at 141.8
But here's a praise!! My left arm is building up the muscle memory for swimming!!!(probably has a lot to do with lifting weights hard core in Pump and actually building muscle) It's still weak and sloppy, but I could see my arm functioning better and more properly than usual yesterday. Still a LONG way to go, but that is such an encouragement in my swimming! Not to mention 10 laps was unheard of in May. In May I could do 10 half laps....IE 5. I'm still struggling to get 10, but I'm doing it!! Struggling through it!!
C'mon Amber! Just DO IT!...wow isn't that NIke's old slogan?? Woo!
Weigh IN was at 141.8
Monday, July 19, 2010
Week 15 Weigh In - Brooke
I lost 1.2 lbs for a total of 171.2. I guess pigging out on brownies triggered my metabolism?? lol
Day 104 - Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - grilled chicken salad w/ buttery croissant at cheddars 500
dinner - 2 pieces pepperoni little cesars pizza 600 and granola bar 100
TOTAL = 1400
What is the deal? I need to get myself back under control!
lunch - grilled chicken salad w/ buttery croissant at cheddars 500
dinner - 2 pieces pepperoni little cesars pizza 600 and granola bar 100
TOTAL = 1400
What is the deal? I need to get myself back under control!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Day 103 - AMber
OKie dokes! Today is pretty good. Landing at about 1500. Just rested today. Got a salad in at lunch, and veggies in my eggs at dinner.
Tomorrow starts week 2 of hard core month!! I have to say minus eating a few too many nuts this week I did REALLY good! No sweets excepts for creamer in my coffee and some honey in the jello salad I made, and of course I eat fruit. And I got in 5 sessions for exercising. Gee my back and shoulders are so sore from weights!
On to reads:
Susan Somers claims (and references clinical studies to support claims) that nix the low/no fat idea so many of us cling to to lose weight. She claims, based on research that SUGAR is the problem we don't lose weight. And fat and proteins are just fine. She claims, carbohydrates - like white breads, pastas, refined white flours, and all the other processed sugary foods we eat turn into sugar once in the body. And if the sugar cannot be used as energy it is stored as fat. She has her own weight loss program called Somersize. I don't know much about it yet but you go through levels. Level one is all about getting to your goal weight.
So, she makes A LOT of claims about FAT not being the body's worst enemy...but SUGAR. And even references clinical studies where people who are on low fat VS low sugar diets are compared. And the low sugar diets (IE: no can sugar, sorn syrups, white flour, white rice etc...) has lower triglycerides (the stuff in the body that can aid in heart disease) and lost weight better.
Anyway, I don't know if I buy into it yet....but she's had a TON of people do her program and succeed...but I'm just not sure for how long. Additionally, she seems to make the claim that you can eat all the fat you want....I'll keep reading to verify, but that seems awful on lowering risks for heart disease and general cholesterol issues...hmmmm.
But one thought, my biological father apparently is doing hormone replacement therapy through Dr. Hotze. And apparently, a big thing he has changed in his diet since, and lost a lot of weight and feels like a younger man, is reducing/eliminating the flour in his diet.....hmm.....interesting. I actually want to try eliminating my refined flour intake and try as hard as I can to just stick to whole grains and see how that goes...maybe it'll make a difference?? But I am hesitant to yo yo diet for sure.
I've always heard that we don't ACTUALLY need 5-11 servings of grain everyday, and that really our food pyramids should have a base of fruits and veggies. All I know is, you can't go wrong eating A LOT of fruits and veggies
More on this to come!!
Tomorrow starts week 2 of hard core month!! I have to say minus eating a few too many nuts this week I did REALLY good! No sweets excepts for creamer in my coffee and some honey in the jello salad I made, and of course I eat fruit. And I got in 5 sessions for exercising. Gee my back and shoulders are so sore from weights!
On to reads:
Susan Somers claims (and references clinical studies to support claims) that nix the low/no fat idea so many of us cling to to lose weight. She claims, based on research that SUGAR is the problem we don't lose weight. And fat and proteins are just fine. She claims, carbohydrates - like white breads, pastas, refined white flours, and all the other processed sugary foods we eat turn into sugar once in the body. And if the sugar cannot be used as energy it is stored as fat. She has her own weight loss program called Somersize. I don't know much about it yet but you go through levels. Level one is all about getting to your goal weight.
So, she makes A LOT of claims about FAT not being the body's worst enemy...but SUGAR. And even references clinical studies where people who are on low fat VS low sugar diets are compared. And the low sugar diets (IE: no can sugar, sorn syrups, white flour, white rice etc...) has lower triglycerides (the stuff in the body that can aid in heart disease) and lost weight better.
Anyway, I don't know if I buy into it yet....but she's had a TON of people do her program and succeed...but I'm just not sure for how long. Additionally, she seems to make the claim that you can eat all the fat you want....I'll keep reading to verify, but that seems awful on lowering risks for heart disease and general cholesterol issues...hmmmm.
But one thought, my biological father apparently is doing hormone replacement therapy through Dr. Hotze. And apparently, a big thing he has changed in his diet since, and lost a lot of weight and feels like a younger man, is reducing/eliminating the flour in his diet.....hmm.....interesting. I actually want to try eliminating my refined flour intake and try as hard as I can to just stick to whole grains and see how that goes...maybe it'll make a difference?? But I am hesitant to yo yo diet for sure.
I've always heard that we don't ACTUALLY need 5-11 servings of grain everyday, and that really our food pyramids should have a base of fruits and veggies. All I know is, you can't go wrong eating A LOT of fruits and veggies
More on this to come!!
Day 101, 102, 103 - Brooke
FAIL!! This is what happens when I don't keep track, blog daily or make sure I know the calories I am eating all day...
Friday I did great, landed at 1300
Saturday - FAIL! I was doing ok until hamburger time when I downed so many cheese doritos I lost count, oh yeah and I was dipping them in onion dip. THEN I let Becca talk me into making brownies...well we were at the beach so it sounded easy enough. After drinking some sangria my will power was gone and I think I ate around 3 brownies. AND ice cream....yum. I am guessing around 3000-4000 calories for Saturday, damn I suck.
Sunday - not starting off so good. pancakes and chilis BBQ Chicken salad have landed me at 1300, I guess I should skip dinner. eke I will probably nibble on something low in fat tonight but we shall see...maybe I can go work out.
Friday I did great, landed at 1300
Saturday - FAIL! I was doing ok until hamburger time when I downed so many cheese doritos I lost count, oh yeah and I was dipping them in onion dip. THEN I let Becca talk me into making brownies...well we were at the beach so it sounded easy enough. After drinking some sangria my will power was gone and I think I ate around 3 brownies. AND ice cream....yum. I am guessing around 3000-4000 calories for Saturday, damn I suck.
Sunday - not starting off so good. pancakes and chilis BBQ Chicken salad have landed me at 1300, I guess I should skip dinner. eke I will probably nibble on something low in fat tonight but we shall see...maybe I can go work out.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Day102 Amber
Woo! exhausted from body pump so im headed to bed!! Ate about 1800. Probably burned a good 300+ maybe 400.... Got some weight lifting gloves today, too. Very excited!
Friday, July 16, 2010
Day 101 - Amber
Lost count of calories but I think it was around1800. I was hoping this would be a bit lower today. :-( But I did a good job of eating well. Said no to ice cream at a friend's tonight. Ate a rather large serving of salad. Opted for 2 turkeydogs and only at 1 total bun to save calories...
I'm a little bummed that I was trying and my calories are still a little higher. Glad I worked out though, and glad I did sprint in the pool...they kicked my butt.
The Crazy Makers...I need to reread this whole section on aspartame. But basically what I've gotten out what I've read is thus: (keep in mind this is what i think i read....what I am summarizing)
The Sweet Brain Poison:
Aspartame was originally put on the market for limited use before it was officially approved, but the FDA said "go ahead" as a temporary, we'll try it out sort of thing. Then when the FDA did approve it the makers of Aspartame actually introduced it. (Hmm...right, like it had never been around....) They talked it up said it was all natural etc etc. And it is....but not. Aspartame - Nurtisweet or Equal, is a man mad sweetener hundred of times sweeter than sugar. It was thought to be harmless because it is made up of 2 naturally occurring amino acids. Unfortunately, one of the amino acids in large quantities can reduce serotonin - a calming agent in the body (or block it...can't remember) and the other amino acid in too large quantities provides abnormal excitability....and all of this is going on IN THE BRAIN. The health things range from vision issues, to headaches. But the main point is: with the amount of sugar free items we are stuffing in our bodies, it is likely we are drugging our brains and bringing our bodies to unnatural states of health just because we are trying to find an easy fix. (IE: we don't want to give up chocolate pudding, and soda, and shakes etc etc...so we opt for the next best thing : tha man made sweetener with no calories.) Unfortunately, one thing we ALL know in life is, you never get something for free and most things are too good to be true. And we have to remember The makers of the chemical Aspartame are in this business to make money.
They say it's OK, and to get brain damage, one must consume A LOT. More than is possible. But they also differ at times than what the FDA even says. The FDA says women who have high levels of Phenylalanine shouldn't consume aspartame, but the makers say it OK (reference their site.) A lot of truth boils down to this: 1: it is man made and we are putting it in our bodies....probably not the best idea. 2: Remember that everything in America is a business and it's easy to get sold. (that's why I'd like to even look up the references in this book....so many politics in everything. EVERYTHING is a business. EVERYTHING is political.
At the end of the day, do you really want to jack with your brain's state of being? Throwing in more amino acids that reduce the calm hormones that help you for a little bit of sugar? Some yes. Me?....I'll stick with fruit. I hope!
That's what I gather...don't even know if it's concise...but I tried!
I'm a little bummed that I was trying and my calories are still a little higher. Glad I worked out though, and glad I did sprint in the pool...they kicked my butt.
The Crazy Makers...I need to reread this whole section on aspartame. But basically what I've gotten out what I've read is thus: (keep in mind this is what i think i read....what I am summarizing)
The Sweet Brain Poison:
Aspartame was originally put on the market for limited use before it was officially approved, but the FDA said "go ahead" as a temporary, we'll try it out sort of thing. Then when the FDA did approve it the makers of Aspartame actually introduced it. (Hmm...right, like it had never been around....) They talked it up said it was all natural etc etc. And it is....but not. Aspartame - Nurtisweet or Equal, is a man mad sweetener hundred of times sweeter than sugar. It was thought to be harmless because it is made up of 2 naturally occurring amino acids. Unfortunately, one of the amino acids in large quantities can reduce serotonin - a calming agent in the body (or block it...can't remember) and the other amino acid in too large quantities provides abnormal excitability....and all of this is going on IN THE BRAIN. The health things range from vision issues, to headaches. But the main point is: with the amount of sugar free items we are stuffing in our bodies, it is likely we are drugging our brains and bringing our bodies to unnatural states of health just because we are trying to find an easy fix. (IE: we don't want to give up chocolate pudding, and soda, and shakes etc etc...so we opt for the next best thing : tha man made sweetener with no calories.) Unfortunately, one thing we ALL know in life is, you never get something for free and most things are too good to be true. And we have to remember The makers of the chemical Aspartame are in this business to make money.
They say it's OK, and to get brain damage, one must consume A LOT. More than is possible. But they also differ at times than what the FDA even says. The FDA says women who have high levels of Phenylalanine shouldn't consume aspartame, but the makers say it OK (reference their site.) A lot of truth boils down to this: 1: it is man made and we are putting it in our bodies....probably not the best idea. 2: Remember that everything in America is a business and it's easy to get sold. (that's why I'd like to even look up the references in this book....so many politics in everything. EVERYTHING is a business. EVERYTHING is political.
At the end of the day, do you really want to jack with your brain's state of being? Throwing in more amino acids that reduce the calm hormones that help you for a little bit of sugar? Some yes. Me?....I'll stick with fruit. I hope!
That's what I gather...don't even know if it's concise...but I tried!
Stay Away stupud weight!! - AMber
I was 141.8 today. This week has been a week of NO cheating. YAHHH!!!!!I've eaten plenty of protein (chicken shrimp, lots of nuts) a lot of veggies and fruits. And some grains. Plenty, too.
Luckily I have a great husband. I convinced Caleb it is high time we both start being a little more proactive about working out and eating well, because I need our whole family to be on board not just the singular person of me. (it wasn't really convincing...more like " Caleb, this is hard core month...so we're gonna be hard core...ok?") So, he worked out yesterday, and so did I. And our plan is to workout today and tomorrow.
This week has been pretty good, I'm excited He's on board....skinny boys can get away with eating a lot of junk...heh...but hopefully we're changing together.
Luckily I have a great husband. I convinced Caleb it is high time we both start being a little more proactive about working out and eating well, because I need our whole family to be on board not just the singular person of me. (it wasn't really convincing...more like " Caleb, this is hard core month...so we're gonna be hard core...ok?") So, he worked out yesterday, and so did I. And our plan is to workout today and tomorrow.
This week has been pretty good, I'm excited He's on board....skinny boys can get away with eating a lot of junk...heh...but hopefully we're changing together.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Day 100B Amber
1746 calories and a good swim. I was super starving today...not sure why...hmm...the end!
Nothing from jack yet.
Nothing from jack yet.
Day 100 - Brooke (WOOHOO)
wow, 100 days and I have lost about 12 lbs I think. Not too bad but I can definitely do better.
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - Empanadas chicken sandwich & salad 500
dinner - jimmy johns and granola bar 400
ICE CREAM SOCIAL - 300
DANG! I forgot we had ice cream and should have avoided the granola bar...oh well
TOTAL = 1400
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - Empanadas chicken sandwich & salad 500
dinner - jimmy johns and granola bar 400
ICE CREAM SOCIAL - 300
DANG! I forgot we had ice cream and should have avoided the granola bar...oh well
TOTAL = 1400
Day 100 A - Amber
I was able to swim almost 15 minutes straight today!! That's a big deal. I say almost because i had to stop for a millisecond between each lap and take a huge breath....i don't think I have mastered swimming properly by any stretch. But this is really better than anything I've done!! I just told myself..."ok, you're gonna swim 10 laps. Do it." i did about 25 minutes total.
More swimming tomorrow and Pump on saturday. Now to read my Jack Lalanne book....I'll post if I learn anything new!! (Jack Lalanne is like the father of fitness....he's 95 and still in great shape. He started a gym when the rest of world and government thought it was unsafe to lift weights, and stupid to make people pay to come work out hehe. His book is called Live Young Forever.)
More swimming tomorrow and Pump on saturday. Now to read my Jack Lalanne book....I'll post if I learn anything new!! (Jack Lalanne is like the father of fitness....he's 95 and still in great shape. He started a gym when the rest of world and government thought it was unsafe to lift weights, and stupid to make people pay to come work out hehe. His book is called Live Young Forever.)
Day 100 - Lee
Breakfast - 2 Kolaches - 500 calories
Lunch - General's chicken, half order - 700 calories
Dinner - TBD
Lunch - General's chicken, half order - 700 calories
Dinner - TBD
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Day 99 - Amber
1520 calories. No exercise. I plan to make today up Saturday. I'm SOOOOOO sore from Pump. Ah! I figured as long as I exercise 5 times this week, I could take a rest today. :-)
Day 99 - Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - sesame chicken, wonton soup 600
dinner - chicken tacos 500
TOTAL = 1300
I am doing pretty good this week, last week I was just so stressed I did terribly. I am working late tomorrow night and hope to remember to grab some dinner before 8pm....I guess I can get something around 4, Jimmy John's delivers!! heck yes!
I can't wait to learn through Amber's readings!
lunch - sesame chicken, wonton soup 600
dinner - chicken tacos 500
TOTAL = 1300
I am doing pretty good this week, last week I was just so stressed I did terribly. I am working late tomorrow night and hope to remember to grab some dinner before 8pm....I guess I can get something around 4, Jimmy John's delivers!! heck yes!
I can't wait to learn through Amber's readings!
Day 98 and 99 - Lee
98
Breakfast - None
Lunch - Schlotsky's corned beef sandwich, small - 450 calories
Dinner - Beef O Brady's Shrimp and fries - 850 calories
99
Breakfast - 300 calories of snacks
Lunch - 800 calories of lobster enchiladas
Dinner - I'm guessing shredded chicken tacos, which sounds incredible
Breakfast - None
Lunch - Schlotsky's corned beef sandwich, small - 450 calories
Dinner - Beef O Brady's Shrimp and fries - 850 calories
99
Breakfast - 300 calories of snacks
Lunch - 800 calories of lobster enchiladas
Dinner - I'm guessing shredded chicken tacos, which sounds incredible
day 98 - Amber
Ate 1527 calories. And an additional 190 in the middle of the night....my stomach was upset and i was trying to settle it with water and nuts. But I might add that to today's total still. Ate VERY well yesterday!! No crap. No sweets other than blueberries and bananas, I even, thank God, resisted the glazed walnuts...I tried to make them OK, because they were nuts, but they were covered in ooey gooey candy coating, so I finally decided I wouldn't be sticking to my goals. And besides, I told Caleb, this is hard core month...so, I gotta be hardcore!
Did body pump. Kicked my butt. I'm sore everywhere.
Went to the library!!!! OK These are the books I got:
Live Young Forever (by Jack Lalanne the uberfit 95 year old)
The Eating Well Diet (from the makers of the Eating Well Mag I love so much)
The Crazy Makers (has sections in it for children, teens and adults and what we should eat and why certain foods we eat in America aren't so great for us)
Fat Families Thine Families (all about doing health and nutrition AS A FAMILY!)
Healing through exercise (not 100% sure im gonna even crack this one cause the rest are so interesting)
So.....that's a lot of books! and they are all pretty fat! So, we'll see how far I get. And I'll post what I learn!
Did body pump. Kicked my butt. I'm sore everywhere.
Went to the library!!!! OK These are the books I got:
Live Young Forever (by Jack Lalanne the uberfit 95 year old)
The Eating Well Diet (from the makers of the Eating Well Mag I love so much)
The Crazy Makers (has sections in it for children, teens and adults and what we should eat and why certain foods we eat in America aren't so great for us)
Fat Families Thine Families (all about doing health and nutrition AS A FAMILY!)
Healing through exercise (not 100% sure im gonna even crack this one cause the rest are so interesting)
So.....that's a lot of books! and they are all pretty fat! So, we'll see how far I get. And I'll post what I learn!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Day 98 - Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - chili's chicken wrap & side salad 700
dinner - chicken wrap 400
TOTAL - 1300
lunch - chili's chicken wrap & side salad 700
dinner - chicken wrap 400
TOTAL - 1300
Rebecca Baggett where are you?
Becca has been added as a blogger, join me in welcoming her and pushing her to do her best!!!! Where are you BECCA?
Day 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, and 97
92
Breakfast - 2 kolaches - 500 calories
Lunch - sandwiches - 500 calories
Dinner - 2 PB&J sandwiches 700 calories
93
Breakfast - 2 kolaches - 500 calories
Lunch - sandwiches - 500 calories
Dinner - 2 PB&J sandwiches 700 calories
93
Breakfast - 2 kolaches - 500 calories
Lunch - buffalo crawfish - 800 calories
Lunch - buffalo crawfish - 800 calories
Dinner - El Rey 3 shrimp tacos - 750 calories
94
Breakfast - None
Lunch - shrimp etoufee - 700 calories
Lunch - shrimp etoufee - 700 calories
Dinner - Gringos fajitas and shrimp - 900 calories
95
Breakfast - waffles - 300
Lunch -Not even going to list it, 1200 calories
Lunch -Not even going to list it, 1200 calories
Dinner - 2 pb and j - 700
96
Breakfast - 2 donuts - 480 calories
Lunch - Roadhouse steak and potato and green beans, two rolls 1400 calories
Lunch - Roadhouse steak and potato and green beans, two rolls 1400 calories
Dinner - 2 PB&J sandwiches - 700 calories
97
Breakfast - Cookies - 300 calories
Lunch - Sushi - 600 calories
Lunch - Sushi - 600 calories
Dinner - Gringos Fajitas and chips 1200 calories
Monday, July 12, 2010
day 97 - Amber
Today I swam and went for a walk/run with Caleb and the dog. At 1427 calories. I didn't make it to the library but am searching the online catalog...with not too much avail. I didn't eat any crap today or sweets, just fruits and yogurt and good foods. Yah!
Day 97 - Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - jimmy johns turkey tom and pickle 400
dinner - Gringo's (ate way too much) chips and green sauce 400, shrimp salad 400, ice cream cone 50
TOTAL = 1450
lunch - jimmy johns turkey tom and pickle 400
dinner - Gringo's (ate way too much) chips and green sauce 400, shrimp salad 400, ice cream cone 50
TOTAL = 1450
Week 15 Weigh IN - Amber
Well, I currently weigh a big fat 146.6. I made some very poor choices in June.
So far today though, I have spent time with JC and swam. Got a couple things on my commitments for the day list done. let's see if I can get the library and groceries done.
So far today though, I have spent time with JC and swam. Got a couple things on my commitments for the day list done. let's see if I can get the library and groceries done.
Week 15 Weigh In - Brooke
I have removed everyone else but Lee and myself from this chart. If anyone else joins and is doing it to lose weight I can add them as well :)
I gained .6 lbs last week, and I am only upset with myself. I should have eaten better. My problem is when I am tired, I am lazy and I eat badly. I need to somehow get more rest all the time or control that problem.
My current weight is 172.4.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Day 96 Amber
Noooooooooooooooooo!!!!! It's s not dead!! I am back from the Dominican Republic!! It can't die, cause I need help losing my marriage weight and make healthy choices.
I commit to going to the library tomorrow and finding some books to answer my health questions. Up to this point, I've tried using moderation to help ward off OD"ing on stuff, but as soon as I leave for a week or have a crazy week I eat whatever I want. Tomorrow I'll weigh in..and it will be a depressing 148 or so I guesstimate.
I need to find answers to the things i listed a couple weeks ago!
"I'd like to be better educated in:
WHY my body needs weight lifting and cardio.
WHY vegetable and fruit are a necessity and what happens if I don't eat them.
WHAT is happening on the inside of my body when I neglect it through eating "bad" food...or food high in fat...sugar....salt...etc
WOULD IT REALLY BE BETTER not to eat sweets at all(minus fruits yogurt etc...)? Would what I feel is a possible obsession, love, or even addiction be over if that happened?
WILL I ever stop giving in, and be hard core??"
Let the discipline ensue!!
Spending quality time with God and time with Caleb and choosing to exercise and eat well are on my list for this week. In addition to cleaning the spare room and making it into a usable office. And most importantly, choosing to rest.
Tomorrow morning, I commit to waking up, reading my Bible and praying, and journaling about the DR trip, then swimming at the gym. Then planning some meals for the week and grocery shopping and library time. I commit. I'll let you know if I get it done tomorrow.
I am so sweet talked by others who don't have the same priorities as I in food..and let my emotions dictate my food intake. NO!! Tomorrow, so candy. NO sweets other than fruit. No crap food. I commit. Brooke please help me stay accountable. Can you ask me how I am doing tomorrow sometime? I'm weak.
I commit to going to the library tomorrow and finding some books to answer my health questions. Up to this point, I've tried using moderation to help ward off OD"ing on stuff, but as soon as I leave for a week or have a crazy week I eat whatever I want. Tomorrow I'll weigh in..and it will be a depressing 148 or so I guesstimate.
I need to find answers to the things i listed a couple weeks ago!
"I'd like to be better educated in:
WHY my body needs weight lifting and cardio.
WHY vegetable and fruit are a necessity and what happens if I don't eat them.
WHAT is happening on the inside of my body when I neglect it through eating "bad" food...or food high in fat...sugar....salt...etc
WOULD IT REALLY BE BETTER not to eat sweets at all(minus fruits yogurt etc...)? Would what I feel is a possible obsession, love, or even addiction be over if that happened?
WILL I ever stop giving in, and be hard core??"
Let the discipline ensue!!
Spending quality time with God and time with Caleb and choosing to exercise and eat well are on my list for this week. In addition to cleaning the spare room and making it into a usable office. And most importantly, choosing to rest.
Tomorrow morning, I commit to waking up, reading my Bible and praying, and journaling about the DR trip, then swimming at the gym. Then planning some meals for the week and grocery shopping and library time. I commit. I'll let you know if I get it done tomorrow.
I am so sweet talked by others who don't have the same priorities as I in food..and let my emotions dictate my food intake. NO!! Tomorrow, so candy. NO sweets other than fruit. No crap food. I commit. Brooke please help me stay accountable. Can you ask me how I am doing tomorrow sometime? I'm weak.
Day 96 - Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - roadhouse 2 rolls, side salad, 10 grilled shrimp, baked potato 950
dinner - cinnamon toast 150
TOTAL = 1300
I ate way too much at lunch and wasn't hungry at dinner time, now I am getting hungry....where's my water?
lunch - roadhouse 2 rolls, side salad, 10 grilled shrimp, baked potato 950
dinner - cinnamon toast 150
TOTAL = 1300
I ate way too much at lunch and wasn't hungry at dinner time, now I am getting hungry....where's my water?
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Day 95 - Brooke
Just 4 more days and I will be at day 100, woohoo!!!
breakfast - NONE
lunch - hmmm, where do I start? 2 teenie brownies 100, chips & queso 460, spinach dip and bread 200, brisket 300, bread 100, potato salad 100
dinner - 2 pancakes 140
TOTAL = 1400
Today was my grandma's birthday party so I snacked quite a bit...this is a total guess and it's probably low, but let's hope it's right on target!!! BTW I avoided the CAKE...but the baby brownie bites were delicious!!
breakfast - NONE
lunch - hmmm, where do I start? 2 teenie brownies 100, chips & queso 460, spinach dip and bread 200, brisket 300, bread 100, potato salad 100
dinner - 2 pancakes 140
TOTAL = 1400
Today was my grandma's birthday party so I snacked quite a bit...this is a total guess and it's probably low, but let's hope it's right on target!!! BTW I avoided the CAKE...but the baby brownie bites were delicious!!
I'm going to recruit....
I am going on a mission to fine more people who want to blog with us...can't let this blog die because it really helps me to lose weight. Anyone who wants to blog let me know and I will add you :)
Day 94 - Brooke
breakfast - sausage and cheese kolache 230
lunch - frozen meal 300, granola bar 100
dinner - gringos chicken fajita salad 400, chips 70
TOTAL = 1100
lunch - frozen meal 300, granola bar 100
dinner - gringos chicken fajita salad 400, chips 70
TOTAL = 1100
Day 93 - Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - chuys chicken soft tacos and side salad 600, chips 200
dinner - chili's chicken wrap and side salad 400
TOTAL = 1400
lunch - chuys chicken soft tacos and side salad 600, chips 200
dinner - chili's chicken wrap and side salad 400
TOTAL = 1400
Day 92 - Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - chicken sandwich and side salad 500
dinner - peanut butter and banana sandwich 250, gold fish 200, granola bar 100
TOTAL = 1250
lunch - chicken sandwich and side salad 500
dinner - peanut butter and banana sandwich 250, gold fish 200, granola bar 100
TOTAL = 1250
Friday, July 9, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Days 90 and 91 - Lee
90
Breakfast - 4 pieces of French Toast from my awesome wife - 450 calories
Lunch - red Robin burger and some chips - 800 calories
Dinner - Jambalaya - 500 calories
91
Breakfast - 4 pieces of French Toast from my awesome wife - 450 calories
Lunch - red Robin burger and some chips - 800 calories
Dinner - Jambalaya - 500 calories
91
Breakfast - None
Lunch - General Chicken - 750 calories
Dinner - Fajitas and shrimp and some chips - 900 calories
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Day 91 - Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - frozen meal 350, granola bar 100
dinner - chips & green sauce 300, salad 400
TOTAL = 1350
lunch - frozen meal 350, granola bar 100
dinner - chips & green sauce 300, salad 400
TOTAL = 1350
Monday, July 5, 2010
Day 90 - Brooke
breakfast - cinnamon toast 250
lunch - 2 chicken soft tacos 400, chips & guac 100
dinner - chicken salad 420, 1/2 granola bar 50, chocolate pancake 80
TOTAL = 1300
lunch - 2 chicken soft tacos 400, chips & guac 100
dinner - chicken salad 420, 1/2 granola bar 50, chocolate pancake 80
TOTAL = 1300
Day 89 - Brooke
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - Red Robin chicken sandwich w/ cheese and BBQ sauce 600, sips from Jacob's shake 100
dinner - 2 chicken soft tacos 400
TOTAL = 1300
lunch - Red Robin chicken sandwich w/ cheese and BBQ sauce 600, sips from Jacob's shake 100
dinner - 2 chicken soft tacos 400
TOTAL = 1300
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Day 88 - Brooke
frosted mini wheats - cheerios 250
lunch - peanut butter & Banana sandwich 250, goldfish 200
dinner - 2 hard chicken tacos 400, chips and dips 200
TOTAL = 1300
lunch - peanut butter & Banana sandwich 250, goldfish 200
dinner - 2 hard chicken tacos 400, chips and dips 200
TOTAL = 1300
Day 89 - Lee
Breakfast - 3 waffles 300 calories
Lunch - Chicken tacos 750 calories
Dinner - Jambalaya 500 calories
Lunch - Chicken tacos 750 calories
Dinner - Jambalaya 500 calories
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Days 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88 - Lee
81
Breakfast - None
Lunch - Jambalaya - 500
Dinner - Pizza - 800
82
Breakfast - 2 donuts 460
Lunch - bbq sandwich and okra - 800 calories
Dinner - Fish and 2 rolls - 700
83
Breakfast - None
Lunch - Jambalaya - 500
Dinner - Pizza - 800
82
Breakfast - 2 donuts 460
Lunch - bbq sandwich and okra - 800 calories
Dinner - Fish and 2 rolls - 700
83
Breakfast - 2 kolaches 560 calories
Lunch - None
Dinner - Grouper egg rolls, 1 quesadilla slice, shrimp 800 calories
84
Breakfast - egg white omelet - 350 calories
Lunch - duck and pork with rice - 700 calories
Dinner - steak that was incredible - 800 calories
85
Breakfast - None
Lunch - half a Quiznos chicken sub - 400 calories
Dinner - Can't remember
86
Breakfast - None
Lunch - chicken fajita 350 calories
Dinner - Jambalaya 600 calories
87
Breakfast - None
Lunch - 4 slices of cinnamon toast - 500 calories
Dinner - chicken and rolls - 750 calories
88
Breakfast -3 waffles - 300 calories
Lunch - pizza and 5 wings - 800 calories
Dinner - 3 chicken tacos and some chips and quac, 850 calories
Day 87 - Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200, 2 chick-n-minis 160
lunch - peanut butter & banana sandwich 250, 1 1/2 cinnamon toast 150
dinner - baked breaded chicken 200, 1 1/2 rolls 280, 1/2 granola bar 50
TOTAL = 1290
I was really super hungry all day and I couldn't seem to get full, when I weighed myself today I had lost 2 lbs....guess I could have eaten a little more :) lol
lunch - peanut butter & banana sandwich 250, 1 1/2 cinnamon toast 150
dinner - baked breaded chicken 200, 1 1/2 rolls 280, 1/2 granola bar 50
TOTAL = 1290
I was really super hungry all day and I couldn't seem to get full, when I weighed myself today I had lost 2 lbs....guess I could have eaten a little more :) lol
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Day 86 - Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - mc d's cheeseburger 300, parfait 160, 4 nuggets 160
dinner - chicken wrap 400
TOTAL = 1220
lunch - mc d's cheeseburger 300, parfait 160, 4 nuggets 160
dinner - chicken wrap 400
TOTAL = 1220
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Day 85 - Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - healthy choice meal 300
dinner - jambalaya 500, 1 1/2 granola bar 150
TOTAL = 1150
lunch - healthy choice meal 300
dinner - jambalaya 500, 1 1/2 granola bar 150
TOTAL = 1150
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Day 84 - Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - jimmy johns turkey tom 500
dinner - zuppa toscana 170, salad with low fat dressing 150, breadstick 150, sangria 450
TOTAL = 1620
Back on track tomorrow!! no more stress :)
lunch - jimmy johns turkey tom 500
dinner - zuppa toscana 170, salad with low fat dressing 150, breadstick 150, sangria 450
TOTAL = 1620
Back on track tomorrow!! no more stress :)
Monday, June 28, 2010
Week 13 Weigh In - Brooke
gained .8 lbs...doh was 182.8 today. Let's hope I can drop 2-3 lbs this week to make up for it.
Day 83 - Brooke
frosted mini wheats - 200
lunch - sesame chicken with little rice, hot n sour soup 500
dinner - pizza 600, 2 cookies 400
TOTAL = 1700
I was at work really late and walked a lot around the office, so whatever..lol
lunch - sesame chicken with little rice, hot n sour soup 500
dinner - pizza 600, 2 cookies 400
TOTAL = 1700
I was at work really late and walked a lot around the office, so whatever..lol
Day 82- Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - salad, 1 roll, some ice cream 600
dinner - fish and 1 roll 400
TOTAL = 1200
lunch - salad, 1 roll, some ice cream 600
dinner - fish and 1 roll 400
TOTAL = 1200
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Saturday, June 26, 2010
This Week
This week I've avaraged about 1800 a day. Possibly 2000. BUT, I got on the scale just now and I'm getting down to 143. This is good. My body loathes me right now...not many vegetables have been involved in my diet for the last 3 weeks. I bought a ton yesterday and am pretty excited about that. Maybe this week back to a calmer, less 4 am to midnight life, with lots of veggies and water.
I drank cokes this week and chips while I worked each day at VBS. But I tried to keep a general list going of my calories I just didn't get chances to hop on an post. This is good, at least, that I kept a general track. And I ate less of what I usually would eat...in the past I would gorge...i didn't do much gorging.
I pretty much slept today from 11 to 11, and 12-3. Recuperating.
I drank cokes this week and chips while I worked each day at VBS. But I tried to keep a general list going of my calories I just didn't get chances to hop on an post. This is good, at least, that I kept a general track. And I ate less of what I usually would eat...in the past I would gorge...i didn't do much gorging.
I pretty much slept today from 11 to 11, and 12-3. Recuperating.
Day 78, 79 and 80 - Lee
78
Breakfast - 2 donuts - 480 calories
Lunch - Grilled chicken sandwich and fries - 900 calories
Dinner - Sushi - 800 calories
79
80
Breakfast - 2 donuts - 480 calories
Lunch - Grilled chicken sandwich and fries - 900 calories
Dinner - Sushi - 800 calories
79
Breakfast - None
Lunch - Chicken Madeira - 950 calories
Lunch - Chicken Madeira - 950 calories
Dinner - Dickey's BBQ sandwich - 700 calories
80
Breakfast - None
Lunch - 2 PB&J sandwiches - 750 calories
Lunch - 2 PB&J sandwiches - 750 calories
Dinner - Jambalaya 550 calories
Friday, June 25, 2010
Day 80 - Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - lasagna (small portion), garlic bread, salad, 2 mini snickers and 1/3 huge cupcake 800
dinner - jambalaya 250, 1/2 granola bar 50
TOTAL = 1300
lunch - lasagna (small portion), garlic bread, salad, 2 mini snickers and 1/3 huge cupcake 800
dinner - jambalaya 250, 1/2 granola bar 50
TOTAL = 1300
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Day 79 - Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - frozen dinner 300
dinner - chips & queso/green sauce 400, southwest shrimp & avocado salad 400
TOTAL = 1300
I may have calculated this a bit low, but oh well.
lunch - frozen dinner 300
dinner - chips & queso/green sauce 400, southwest shrimp & avocado salad 400
TOTAL = 1300
I may have calculated this a bit low, but oh well.
Day 78 - Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - chicken salad w/ tomato vinegarette & two mini bread slivers 500
dinner - mongolian BBQ - brown rice with chicken, veggies and sweet teriyaki 600
TOTAL = 1300
lunch - chicken salad w/ tomato vinegarette & two mini bread slivers 500
dinner - mongolian BBQ - brown rice with chicken, veggies and sweet teriyaki 600
TOTAL = 1300
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Day 77 - Lee
Breakfast- 3 waffles and syrup 300 calories
Lunch - PB&J - 300 calories
Dinner - 14 ounce Kobe steak, potatoes Au Gratin, 4 onion rings and some bread pudding 1700 calories
Lunch - PB&J - 300 calories
Dinner - 14 ounce Kobe steak, potatoes Au Gratin, 4 onion rings and some bread pudding 1700 calories
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Day 76 - Amber
I think I stayed below 1800. Right now counting calories is about all i can do! Let the craziness of VBS ensue!
Day 77 - Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - grilled chicken salad w/ tomato vinegarette 400
dinner - Killen's 6 oz filet 400, augratin potatoes 250, bread w/ butter 100, salad 50, bread pudding 200
TOTAL = 1600
We went to Killen's for Lee's father's day meal and we splurged slightly, hopefully I won't be paying for it all week :) 1600 isn't bad, it could have been a lot worse!
lunch - grilled chicken salad w/ tomato vinegarette 400
dinner - Killen's 6 oz filet 400, augratin potatoes 250, bread w/ butter 100, salad 50, bread pudding 200
TOTAL = 1600
We went to Killen's for Lee's father's day meal and we splurged slightly, hopefully I won't be paying for it all week :) 1600 isn't bad, it could have been a lot worse!
Day 76 - Lee
Breakfast - None
Lunch - Sushi from Azmuma, it was darn good, guessing educatedly about 800 calories
Dinner - Grilled chicken legs (3) and some mashed potatoes from KFC - 500 calories
Snack - Some cookies, from the vending machine - 300
1600 Total calories
Lunch - Sushi from Azmuma, it was darn good, guessing educatedly about 800 calories
Dinner - Grilled chicken legs (3) and some mashed potatoes from KFC - 500 calories
Snack - Some cookies, from the vending machine - 300
1600 Total calories
Monday, June 21, 2010
Day 76 - Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - shrimp salad w/ sundried tomato vinegarette 300
dinnner - spaghetti 200, bread 200, salad 100, fruit 100, 1/2 chocolate cake 200
TOTAL = 1300
lunch - shrimp salad w/ sundried tomato vinegarette 300
dinnner - spaghetti 200, bread 200, salad 100, fruit 100, 1/2 chocolate cake 200
TOTAL = 1300
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Day 75
Landed at about 2000 I think. Went to Schlitterbaun and really tried to ration what I at. Quite after so many chips etc. I did eat a lot of junk today though. Groceries tomorrow woo!
I'm glad I burned some calories actually running around at the park and playing with kids. :-)
I'm glad I burned some calories actually running around at the park and playing with kids. :-)
Day 74 and 75 - Lee
74
Breakfast - None
Lunch - Big Mac and Fries - 850 Total Calories
Dinner - 12 Shrimp and cocktail sauce, Chicken wings and leg grilled, 2 100 calorie packs - 800 calories
1650 Total Calories
75
Breakfast - None
Lunch - Big Mac and Fries - 850 Total Calories
Dinner - 12 Shrimp and cocktail sauce, Chicken wings and leg grilled, 2 100 calorie packs - 800 calories
1650 Total Calories
75
Breakfast - Pancakes and syrup - 300 calories
Lunch / Dinner - Ice Cream Cone - 150 calories, Outback steak, potato, bread and crab legs - 1300 calories
1750 Total Calories
Day 75 - Brooke
breakfast - 1 fruity pebble pancake 60, 1 1/2 cups cocoa pebbles w/ whole milk 250
lunch - McDonald's ice cream cone (yes just a snack) 150
dinner - Outback Steakhouse Grilled Chicken on the Barbie light style 350, side salad (1/2 ranch) 200, 1 loaf bread & butter 300
TOTAL = 1310
Not bad...hoping that I lose my 3 lbs this week, I will know tomorrow :)
lunch - McDonald's ice cream cone (yes just a snack) 150
dinner - Outback Steakhouse Grilled Chicken on the Barbie light style 350, side salad (1/2 ranch) 200, 1 loaf bread & butter 300
TOTAL = 1310
Not bad...hoping that I lose my 3 lbs this week, I will know tomorrow :)
Day 74 - Brooke
I was so busy last night setting up Beau on Facebook I forgot to blog...oops.'
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - McDonalds's Bacon/ranch salad w/ balsamic vinegarette 300, 2/3 parfait 100 & 2 nuggets 80
dinner - fish with crab/shrimp topping 400, 100 calorie cookie pack
TOTAL = 1180
I did really good considering I was at the beach, all that food and I avoided it all. Burgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken, chips, etc and I ate left over fish that they had the night before. Much healthier and less fattening :)
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - McDonalds's Bacon/ranch salad w/ balsamic vinegarette 300, 2/3 parfait 100 & 2 nuggets 80
dinner - fish with crab/shrimp topping 400, 100 calorie cookie pack
TOTAL = 1180
I did really good considering I was at the beach, all that food and I avoided it all. Burgers, hot dogs, BBQ chicken, chips, etc and I ate left over fish that they had the night before. Much healthier and less fattening :)
Day 74B - Amber
Not sure on calories.
Ate 870 and then I'm not sure about dinner. For dinner I had a talapia almondine (or something like that), Italian Vegetables, and Grilled asparagus. And about 1/3 cup of grape, walnut, blue cheese salad. I didn't eat all the grapes salad, snapped off hard ends of asparagus, and only about half the talapia. But the veggies looked healthy, yet unfortunately greasy...maybe oil...didn't taste like butter. Either way....don't know where that landed me. But I consciously choose to get 2 veggie sides with my healthier entre.
Worked around the church for about 4 hours tonight. This will have to count as my exercise. I certainly thought I'd be home by 8 or so, so I could still go to the gym or ride my bike....but I'm just getting home and it's 1am. YIKES!!
Need more water and more veggies. :-(
Currently, I'm deciding if I should have no more sweets in the house. Nuts, sure. Fruit, sure. But maybe no chocolate to nibble on, no 1 serving of cookies as a moderate dose of my favorite thing to eat.....we'll see if that works for me.
I would really like to be more educated in a healthier lifestyle....luckily today somehow God reminded me about HEB and that I could get a better meal there than from McDonalds. YES!!!! In my mind...it's seems veggies and fish were a better choice. #1 cause they are way more colorful and full of vitamins than the generic FRIED POTATO. #2 This meal seems to be fresher...but am I buying into the idea that perservatives are bad and fresher is healthier....is it even true? #3 I didn't realize the shiny on my food till already purchased, but it just seemed to have less fat. #4 Fish & Omega 3's...instead of red meat.
I'd like to be better educated in:
WHY my body needs weight lifting and cardio.
WHY vegetable and fruit are a necessity and what happens if I don't eat them.
WHAT is happening on the inside of my body when I neglect it through eating "bad" food...or food high in fat...sugar....salt...etc
WOULD IT REALLY BE BETTER not to eat sweets at all(minus fruits yogurt etc...)? Would what I feel is a possible obsession, love, or even addiction be over if that happened?
WILL I ever stop giving in, and be hard core??
And many other's that just aren't coming to mind right now....
I like Brooke's most recent post. Especially just being reminded that we all choose to make excuses for our eating habits and non exercising...our personal choices....but there is no excuse. There is always room for grace, and forgiveness...and of course we all stumble and make bad choices. But what we are doing now reminds me of this teaching by John Piper and a song by Tedashi called "Make War"
Piper says in the beginning of the song: "I hear so many Christians murmuring about their imperfections, and failures, and addictions, and their shortcomings. And I see SO LITTLE war! Murmur, murmur, murmur. "Why am I this way?" MAKE WAR!
John Piper's whole point is...stop making excuses, get your butt into gear, and work so hard (spiritually...ie...loving God, seeking God, obeying God, loving people, abandoning selfishness, etc...) that you feel like you're in a frickin' war!!! Your motivation for fighting your flesh is so strong your willing to sleep in the dessert in a tent and get shot at to do the right thing!!!
Similarly, our motivation to stop making excuses for our eating habits and weak exercising and step up is imperative and can be as hard core as making war. We have a community in which to stay acountable, be motivated, and get help. So...REALLY.....choosing to eat well, and exercise is a personal choice of will. We have the help and people around us to motivate us, but it is ourselves we must MAKE WAR with. WE CHOOSE to be a part of this team. Or not. And I speak to myself when I say this....I mean I gave up for practically 2 weeks, eating whatever the heck I wanted....not OK. I didn't fight at all. I choose. You choose. EACH. PERSONALLY. Make War with what you know is not OK. I mean really guys....kuddos to Brooke (and prolly Steve!) for being the champion of us all....and the rest of us...MAKE WAR!
Ate 870 and then I'm not sure about dinner. For dinner I had a talapia almondine (or something like that), Italian Vegetables, and Grilled asparagus. And about 1/3 cup of grape, walnut, blue cheese salad. I didn't eat all the grapes salad, snapped off hard ends of asparagus, and only about half the talapia. But the veggies looked healthy, yet unfortunately greasy...maybe oil...didn't taste like butter. Either way....don't know where that landed me. But I consciously choose to get 2 veggie sides with my healthier entre.
Worked around the church for about 4 hours tonight. This will have to count as my exercise. I certainly thought I'd be home by 8 or so, so I could still go to the gym or ride my bike....but I'm just getting home and it's 1am. YIKES!!
Need more water and more veggies. :-(
Currently, I'm deciding if I should have no more sweets in the house. Nuts, sure. Fruit, sure. But maybe no chocolate to nibble on, no 1 serving of cookies as a moderate dose of my favorite thing to eat.....we'll see if that works for me.
I would really like to be more educated in a healthier lifestyle....luckily today somehow God reminded me about HEB and that I could get a better meal there than from McDonalds. YES!!!! In my mind...it's seems veggies and fish were a better choice. #1 cause they are way more colorful and full of vitamins than the generic FRIED POTATO. #2 This meal seems to be fresher...but am I buying into the idea that perservatives are bad and fresher is healthier....is it even true? #3 I didn't realize the shiny on my food till already purchased, but it just seemed to have less fat. #4 Fish & Omega 3's...instead of red meat.
I'd like to be better educated in:
WHY my body needs weight lifting and cardio.
WHY vegetable and fruit are a necessity and what happens if I don't eat them.
WHAT is happening on the inside of my body when I neglect it through eating "bad" food...or food high in fat...sugar....salt...etc
WOULD IT REALLY BE BETTER not to eat sweets at all(minus fruits yogurt etc...)? Would what I feel is a possible obsession, love, or even addiction be over if that happened?
WILL I ever stop giving in, and be hard core??
And many other's that just aren't coming to mind right now....
I like Brooke's most recent post. Especially just being reminded that we all choose to make excuses for our eating habits and non exercising...our personal choices....but there is no excuse. There is always room for grace, and forgiveness...and of course we all stumble and make bad choices. But what we are doing now reminds me of this teaching by John Piper and a song by Tedashi called "Make War"
Piper says in the beginning of the song: "I hear so many Christians murmuring about their imperfections, and failures, and addictions, and their shortcomings. And I see SO LITTLE war! Murmur, murmur, murmur. "Why am I this way?" MAKE WAR!
John Piper's whole point is...stop making excuses, get your butt into gear, and work so hard (spiritually...ie...loving God, seeking God, obeying God, loving people, abandoning selfishness, etc...) that you feel like you're in a frickin' war!!! Your motivation for fighting your flesh is so strong your willing to sleep in the dessert in a tent and get shot at to do the right thing!!!
Similarly, our motivation to stop making excuses for our eating habits and weak exercising and step up is imperative and can be as hard core as making war. We have a community in which to stay acountable, be motivated, and get help. So...REALLY.....choosing to eat well, and exercise is a personal choice of will. We have the help and people around us to motivate us, but it is ourselves we must MAKE WAR with. WE CHOOSE to be a part of this team. Or not. And I speak to myself when I say this....I mean I gave up for practically 2 weeks, eating whatever the heck I wanted....not OK. I didn't fight at all. I choose. You choose. EACH. PERSONALLY. Make War with what you know is not OK. I mean really guys....kuddos to Brooke (and prolly Steve!) for being the champion of us all....and the rest of us...MAKE WAR!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
My Own Observations
Since I began losing weight in April 2007 there are many things I have learned and observed. I have decided to share as much as I can remember. Remember, I was pregnant and recovering from being pregnant for 2 of those years....so the 88 lbs I have lost so far are pretty impressive if you subtract 2 years.
- Making exceptions to eating starts out small and innocent enough. Vacation, a friend is visiting from out of town, kids birthday parties, Christmas...I could go on and on. The more exceptions we make for eating badly the more we are eating badly. I use to find myself making exceptions once a week, sometimes more. At some point you have to control those exceptions and be conscience of the fall out from them. Clarification: If I am going to eat cake a kids birthday party then I make sure I work out, eat less good foods to make up for the calorie intake or just have a small 3 bite piece. I don't recommend skimping on the good food, but on occasion it's necessary to meet the sweet tooth.
- Cheat days do not work. Once cheat day can often lead to a few, then even weeks and before you know it you are cheating daily. The more cheat days you have the more you can talk yourself into doing it even when it's not scheduled. "Well I did it that one day and I was fine so this won't matter". The way I think is "out of sight, out of mind". If you do not cheat you are not reminded of how good some of that crappy food tastes. If you eat it you will want it, the longer you go without it, the easier it is to forget how it tastes. For me, it's blizzards. I love them, but the longer I go without one the more I don't mind that I am not getting to eat one.
- It's a mind game. If you can keep yourself thinking about eating well all day long, you will never give yourself a chance to slip up. This is why the blog is important, it will keep you constantly thinking about writing down what you are eating which in turn serves as a constant reminder that you are trying to lose weight and be healthy. Since April 2007 I have written down all of my calories EVERY SINGLE day. You may think "sure you are", but it's true. EVEN when I was pregnant with Austin I wrote it down. Even when I eat 3000 calories I write it down. This helps me to see that I over-indulged and then get back on track a lot more quickly.
- No matter what is going on with your personal life, nothing is making you put that donut in your mouth except for your own hand. Stress, depression, guilt, feeling unworthy, happiness, excitement, celebrating, etc....no matter what the issue is you are probably experiencing one at all times. Find something other than food to throw your emotions into. For me when I feel myself wanting to turn to food the cure something I am going through I recognize it, label it and then I re-direct myself to something else. Most of the time it's my kids...because playing with them can always make me happy :)
- Excuses are just that, excuses. There is not going to be one single excuse that you can give to me for being overweight. I have heard "my medicine makes me retain water", BUT is that medicine shoving those cheesy fries into your mouth? "I am stressed out", but I really had no idea that stress could make your mouth order an ice cream sundae AND make your hand put that sundae into your mouth. I get it, eating bad makes you feel better, but honestly there are lots of things that can make you feel better, so find something else.
- Being overweight is exhausting. When I weighed 250, 230, even 200 I was EXHAUSTED all the time. I was so lazy and I rarely wanted to do anything. Now at 172 (as of yesterday) I have way more energy, and I do a lot more. It feels GREAT and I wouldn't trade this feeling for the world. I think people that are overweight just think that is how it is, well I am here to tell you it's NOT. If you lose weight you will be happier, healthier, more energetic, and a number of other positive things. Trust me...I am living proof.
- Yes, it's hot in Houston. Trust me though, it's a LOT hotter if you are overweight. I use to sweat and sweat and it never stopped...now that I am thinner the sweat rarely comes. Yes I am still hot but it's manageable and it's completely different. If you are tired of spending money on Electricity bills....lose weight.
- Walking in heels is a lot easier with 90 less lbs on your body....trust me on this :)
- Shopping isn't so bad. I use to say all the time that I just don't like to shop. Well, this is partially true, I think I just have a different way of shopping. BUT since losing weight I love to shop now, clothes fit me, I don't tear up at the sight of a gigantic body. I am actually proud of how far I have come and the way I look right now.
- The last 20 lbs is only hard to lose because at this point you are looking good and you become "okay" with it. I am at that point. I feel "okay". For the last 1 1/2 years I have struggled to find a reason to go that extra mile and get myself to 150lbs. I think this blog has really triggered me to get there. Something about paying close attention to the food I eat really gets me motivated. Now, if I can just lose this last 22lbs, I may even shoot for 145!! I can do it!
- If you need help, ask for it. If you can't figure out how to lose weight, then ask for help. I have managed to lose almost 90 lbs by just eating better. I rarely work out. Some people would rather work out and eat more, some want to do both. The key is finding your "sweet spot" and sticking to it.
- Don't ignore the obvious signs. When your clothes are too tight, don't buy new clothes, lose weight. If your clothes are too big then immediately go buy new smaller clothes, this will help you stay on track and keep on losing. If your clothes are loose you feel skinny but go down a size and you will realize you still have a ways to go. This can be daunting...but it's effective.
- If you are full, stop eating. I struggle with this one the most, and still to this day. I find it impossible to walk away from food on my plate when eating out. I paid for that food, I should eat it all. This is the way I think and I can't stop it....anyone have advice? One day I will kick this problem, but I may need therapy! haha I will usually ask for 1/2 orders or share my food with the kids to get past this.
- If you lose 1 lb a week that is 52 lbs a year. Not too shabby...accept ANY and EVERY loss and be excited about each and every pound.
- 1400 Calories = 1 lb. If you cheat one day a week you may be eating those 1400 calories and sacrificing that 1 lb. Is one day a week eating badly worth 50-100 lbs a year that you could be losing?
Remember: YOU CAN DO THIS! Anyone can do this. There is NOTHING stopping you. So JUST DO IT!
Day 74 A
Sorry to everyone, but mainly Brooke the champion blogger of us all. I will try harder to be here blogging daily. I've been working camp all week. As soon as I get home I shower and crash for the night.
Confessions from the last 2 weeks (Roadtrip and Wakeboard Camp): I wasn't choosey AT ALL on either of these endeavors. And to my dismay I am sitting at 146.8 pounds. I didn't have the ability to workout for these last 2 weeks, either. However, VBS is this week and only a half day. So, I'll start Pump again and swimming. I'll exercise today at some point, possibly a bike ride.
I find it so hard to eat well, I really do. :-( I know I should be eating a lot of veggies and very few fats and sweets...but i do actually feel addicted to chocolate and sweets....2 cookies? Psh. How about 6 or 8...or 10 if I'm hungry. Isn't that just horrible. That's why my body fat is at 30. I'm a fat person in a "normalish" looking body.
This has to stop.
Confessions from the last 2 weeks (Roadtrip and Wakeboard Camp): I wasn't choosey AT ALL on either of these endeavors. And to my dismay I am sitting at 146.8 pounds. I didn't have the ability to workout for these last 2 weeks, either. However, VBS is this week and only a half day. So, I'll start Pump again and swimming. I'll exercise today at some point, possibly a bike ride.
I find it so hard to eat well, I really do. :-( I know I should be eating a lot of veggies and very few fats and sweets...but i do actually feel addicted to chocolate and sweets....2 cookies? Psh. How about 6 or 8...or 10 if I'm hungry. Isn't that just horrible. That's why my body fat is at 30. I'm a fat person in a "normalish" looking body.
This has to stop.
Friday, June 18, 2010
Day 70, 71, 72, 73 - Lee
Back from the last trip, didn't have a lot of downtime. Here we go!
70
1650 Total Calories
71
72
73
Breakfast - Sausage and cheese kolache - 300 calories
Lunch - 3 crown and diet cokes 180, 2 fajita tacos 500 and a few chips 100 calories
Dinner - Taco Bell - 720 calories
1800 Total Calories
70
Breakfast - Breakfast Taco 450 calories
Lunch - Two bags of cheez its 200 calories
Dinner - Three NY pizza slices and some calamari 1000 calories
1650 Total Calories
71
Breakfast - Belgian waffle with sugar free syrup and turkey sausage 400 calories
Lunch - Grilled chicken salad 450 calories
Dinner - Wendy's chicken sandwich and med fries 800 calories
1650 Total Calories
72
Breakfast - None
Lunch - Chicken Dijon sandwich 450 calories, 2 bags of 100 calorie cheez its, Peanut Butter M&Ms 240
Dinner - Wendy's chicken sandwich and med fries 800 calories
1590 Total Calories
73
Breakfast - Sausage and cheese kolache - 300 calories
Lunch - 3 crown and diet cokes 180, 2 fajita tacos 500 and a few chips 100 calories
Dinner - Taco Bell - 720 calories
1800 Total Calories
Day 73 - Brooke
breakfast - Denny's 2 egg whites, 2 turkey bacon, fruit and 1 bite pancakes 200
lunch - Cheddars grilled chicken salad with pecans, 1/2 ranch cup & Buttery delicious croissant 700
snack - 1/2 slice german chocolate cake 200
dinner - Mc D's 3 chicken nuggets 120, bite of burger 20, 1/2 Jacob's chocolate alligator stick 40
TOTAL = 1280
I am just not hungry enough to eat anything for dinner, something about that lunch REALLY filled me up. I can't eat as much as I use to. I woke up today weighing 172.4 and I was completely thrilled, if I keep this up I may be down 3 lbs this week. woohoo!
We are going to the beach this weekend so hopefully I can keep it up!
lunch - Cheddars grilled chicken salad with pecans, 1/2 ranch cup & Buttery delicious croissant 700
snack - 1/2 slice german chocolate cake 200
dinner - Mc D's 3 chicken nuggets 120, bite of burger 20, 1/2 Jacob's chocolate alligator stick 40
TOTAL = 1280
I am just not hungry enough to eat anything for dinner, something about that lunch REALLY filled me up. I can't eat as much as I use to. I woke up today weighing 172.4 and I was completely thrilled, if I keep this up I may be down 3 lbs this week. woohoo!
We are going to the beach this weekend so hopefully I can keep it up!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Day 72 - Brooke -- IIIIIIIIIIII'mmmmmmm all aloooooooone!! Anyone out there reading?
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
lunch - Outback Steakhouse grilled chicken w/ BBQ Sauce 225, house salad w/ ranch 200 & small piece of bread w/ butter 75.
dinner - flounder 250, 1 2/3 rolls 300, 1/2 granola bar 50
TOTAL = 1300
Pretty good considering I wasn't really even calculating until I ate everything, woohoo!! The Outback stuff would have been higher but I got the 5 oz chicken instead of the 8oz and I got only cheese on my salad instead of croutons too with only half the ranch and I had a tiny piece of bread. I found out an entire loaf is about 320 calories...good to know :)
If anyone feels like joining me in my weight loss endeavor, please feel free!
lunch - Outback Steakhouse grilled chicken w/ BBQ Sauce 225, house salad w/ ranch 200 & small piece of bread w/ butter 75.
dinner - flounder 250, 1 2/3 rolls 300, 1/2 granola bar 50
TOTAL = 1300
Pretty good considering I wasn't really even calculating until I ate everything, woohoo!! The Outback stuff would have been higher but I got the 5 oz chicken instead of the 8oz and I got only cheese on my salad instead of croutons too with only half the ranch and I had a tiny piece of bread. I found out an entire loaf is about 320 calories...good to know :)
If anyone feels like joining me in my weight loss endeavor, please feel free!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Day 71 - Brooke
breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200 -- I want everyone to know that I bought 2 dozen glazed shipley's donuts and 1/2 dozen sausage and cheese kolaches and I hate ZERO of all of that. It was SO hard to avoid, but I did it, yeah!
lunch - sesame chicken & hot n sour soup 600
dinner - grilled chicken wrap w/ ranch & 4 bites of cake 500
TOTAL = 1300
Right on....
lunch - sesame chicken & hot n sour soup 600
dinner - grilled chicken wrap w/ ranch & 4 bites of cake 500
TOTAL = 1300
Right on....
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Day 70 - Brooke
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
Lunch - Chili's guiltless chicken wrap w/ guiltless house salad 600
Dinner - Chicken, 1 roll and 1/2 granola bar 500
TOTAL = 1300
I have felt bloated the last few days but I think I got rid of that bloatiness :) I feel better this evening!
Lunch - Chili's guiltless chicken wrap w/ guiltless house salad 600
Dinner - Chicken, 1 roll and 1/2 granola bar 500
TOTAL = 1300
I have felt bloated the last few days but I think I got rid of that bloatiness :) I feel better this evening!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Day 68 and 69 - Lee
Breakfast - 2 donuts - 460 calories
Lunch - Burger and small fries - 800 calories
Dinner - Steak, 2 rolls and green beans - 800 calories
69
Breakfast - Breakfast Taco 450
Lunch - Chicken breast and wing, potatoes and green beans - 500 calories
Dinner - 2 pieces of flounder and 2 rolls - 560 calories
1510 Total Calories
Lunch - Burger and small fries - 800 calories
Dinner - Steak, 2 rolls and green beans - 800 calories
69
Breakfast - Breakfast Taco 450
Lunch - Chicken breast and wing, potatoes and green beans - 500 calories
Dinner - 2 pieces of flounder and 2 rolls - 560 calories
1510 Total Calories
Day 69 - Brooke
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
Lunch - Seafood Salad w/ ranch and piece of bread 600
Dinner - Fish 250 & 1 1/2 rolls 250
TOTAL = 1300
I feel very bloated today, and I do not like it. I hope this feeling goes away soon!
Lunch - Seafood Salad w/ ranch and piece of bread 600
Dinner - Fish 250 & 1 1/2 rolls 250
TOTAL = 1300
I feel very bloated today, and I do not like it. I hope this feeling goes away soon!
Week 11 Weigh In - Brooke
175, no loss, I suck :( I WILL do better this week. I blame our broken scale, we had to buy another one.
Week 11 Weigh In
Still nothing, 256 pounds on the dot. If I don't lose 2 lbs this week I will give everyone that posts this week 10 dollars. This sucks. I HAVE to do better
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Day 68 - Brooke
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
Lunch - Mc D's Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad w/ ranch 470 (next time I will get bacon ranch salad with italian and save 200 calories), 1 chicken nugget 50
Dinner - Steak 200, roll 180, granola bar 100, tootsie roll pop 60
TOTAL = 1260
I did pretty good today, but after weighing myself this morning I think maybe I ate more than 1300 calories yesterday, either that or the salt in the chips is keeping the water on me?? Not sure, will find out tomorrow morning. I really wish you guys would lose some weight with me, it is motivating to me when you (Paula & Lee) are losing weight...right now I feel like I need some motivation. Do it for ME! haha
Lunch - Mc D's Southwestern Grilled Chicken Salad w/ ranch 470 (next time I will get bacon ranch salad with italian and save 200 calories), 1 chicken nugget 50
Dinner - Steak 200, roll 180, granola bar 100, tootsie roll pop 60
TOTAL = 1260
I did pretty good today, but after weighing myself this morning I think maybe I ate more than 1300 calories yesterday, either that or the salt in the chips is keeping the water on me?? Not sure, will find out tomorrow morning. I really wish you guys would lose some weight with me, it is motivating to me when you (Paula & Lee) are losing weight...right now I feel like I need some motivation. Do it for ME! haha
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Day 67 - Lee
Breakfast - 4 waffles and sugar free syrup - 400 calories
Lunch - 3 fajita tacos and a few bites of rice and beans - 750 calories
Dinner - 2 Hot Dogs with ketchup NO CUPCAKES! - 500 calories
Lunch - 3 fajita tacos and a few bites of rice and beans - 750 calories
Dinner - 2 Hot Dogs with ketchup NO CUPCAKES! - 500 calories
Day 67 - Brooke
WOW day 67, kind of amazing right?
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
Lunch - Gringos beef fajita, chips & green sauce 400
Dinner - hot dog 250, chips & cheese 200, fruit 50, cupcake 200
TOTAL = 1300
I may have eaten more, hard to judge :)
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
Lunch - Gringos beef fajita, chips & green sauce 400
Dinner - hot dog 250, chips & cheese 200, fruit 50, cupcake 200
TOTAL = 1300
I may have eaten more, hard to judge :)
Day 66 - Lee
Breakfast - 2 sausage kolaches - 520 calories
Lunch - 2 fajita tacos - 500 calories
Dinner - 2 PB&J sandwiches 750 calories + 150 calories of chips
1920 Total Calories
Lunch - 2 fajita tacos - 500 calories
Dinner - 2 PB&J sandwiches 750 calories + 150 calories of chips
1920 Total Calories
Day 66 - Brooke
As the sole daily blogger I would like to challenge everyone else to post every day and lose at least 3 lbs next week. Together we can do it!
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
Lunch - Sushi Bento Box - California roll 300, two fried shrimp 40, teriyaki beef 250, pasta 100, orange slices 5, soup & salad 70
Dinner - Cherrios 250, granola bar 100
TOTAL = 1315
The Bento Box calorie breakdown was a complete guess, but should be close to accurate. It was good but I felt really full eating it. Towards the end I knew I should have stopped short on the california roll but I ate it all anyways. I need to learn to just stop when I am full instead of eating my plate clean because I paid for it.
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
Lunch - Sushi Bento Box - California roll 300, two fried shrimp 40, teriyaki beef 250, pasta 100, orange slices 5, soup & salad 70
Dinner - Cherrios 250, granola bar 100
TOTAL = 1315
The Bento Box calorie breakdown was a complete guess, but should be close to accurate. It was good but I felt really full eating it. Towards the end I knew I should have stopped short on the california roll but I ate it all anyways. I need to learn to just stop when I am full instead of eating my plate clean because I paid for it.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Day 64 & 65 - Paula - I am determined
Day 64
ck salad (all day worth) 530 - kashi granola bar (170) delicious - black berries 62 - melba toast 200 - grapes 34 - bread 90 - peanuts 110
total 1196
Day 65 - I went CRAZY!!!
granola bar (190), grapes (100), subway sandwich (820) bad bad bad - then 2 crunchy tacos and 2 chalupas from TACO BELL (980) total = 2090 - this was reallllllly bad
today i am doing better chowing on my salad as i type
hope I do better the rest of the day
signing off until later
ck salad (all day worth) 530 - kashi granola bar (170) delicious - black berries 62 - melba toast 200 - grapes 34 - bread 90 - peanuts 110
total 1196
Day 65 - I went CRAZY!!!
granola bar (190), grapes (100), subway sandwich (820) bad bad bad - then 2 crunchy tacos and 2 chalupas from TACO BELL (980) total = 2090 - this was reallllllly bad
today i am doing better chowing on my salad as i type
hope I do better the rest of the day
signing off until later
Day 65 - Lee
Breakfast - Banana 100 calories
Lunch - Spicy tuna roll and cruch roll - 680 calories
Dinner - 4 scotch on the rocks -240 calories and chickfila spicy chicken sandwich 480 calories - 720 calories
Lunch - Spicy tuna roll and cruch roll - 680 calories
Dinner - 4 scotch on the rocks -240 calories and chickfila spicy chicken sandwich 480 calories - 720 calories
OUT.
Sorry Everyone for not posting the last week. I've been out of town with no internet access and then recuperating from the lack of sleep. I will start posting today. Just a heads up, I did horrible the last week. Just gave in to what I wanted. :-(
Day 65 - Brooke
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
Lunch - Jimmy Johns turkey tom an 1/2 cookie w/ pickle 550
Dinner - BOB's grilled chicken wrap w/ ranch 400
TOTAL = 1150
Lunch - Jimmy Johns turkey tom an 1/2 cookie w/ pickle 550
Dinner - BOB's grilled chicken wrap w/ ranch 400
TOTAL = 1150
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Day 59-64 - Lee
I have tried really hard to post everyday but I have had serious issues getting into blogger. But I got back in today!! And while I haven't been able to post daily, I have posted everything I've eaten on this blog for the whole 64 days.
Day 59
Breakfast - 2 donuts - 460 calories
Lunch - Jimmy Johns Sandwich - 450 calories
Dinner - Chicken Fajitas 750 calories
Day 60
Day 61
Day 62
Day 63
Day 64
Day 59
Breakfast - 2 donuts - 460 calories
Lunch - Jimmy Johns Sandwich - 450 calories
Dinner - Chicken Fajitas 750 calories
Day 60
Breakfast - None
Lunch - Chick Fil-a sandwich and fries - 850 calories
Dinner - Pork Chops with 2 rolls and 1.5 ice cream sandwiches - 670 Calories
Day 61
Breakfast - 2 donuts - 460 calories
Lunch - BJs - chicken with mashed potatoes - 750 calories
Dinner - Stuffing breaded chicken with 3 rolls - 780 calories
Day 62
Breakfast - None
Lunch - Lobster Bisque - 750 calories
Dinner - In flight burger and carrots - 600 calories
Day 63
Breakfast - Egg and sausage bagel - 450 calories
Lunch - 2 slices of pizza (only choice I had) - 700 calories
Dinner - Steak, asparagus and mushrooms - 850 calories
Day 64
Breakfast - Belgian Waffle, one sausage Link - 650 calories
Lunch - Subway Oven roasted Chicken breast Sandwich - 500 Calories
Dinner - Wendy's Chicken sandwich with ketchup only - 550 calories
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Day 64 - Brooke
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
Lunch - 1/2 hogie chicken sandwich w/ side salad 500
Dinner - Little Caesar's hot n ready pepperoni w/ parmesan cheese 600
TOTAL = 1300
Lunch - 1/2 hogie chicken sandwich w/ side salad 500
Dinner - Little Caesar's hot n ready pepperoni w/ parmesan cheese 600
TOTAL = 1300
Day 63 - Paula - Man this sucks
Ok - it is really sad that the original bloggers (me and lee) cannot seem to post on a regular basis. So we begin again - thank you Brooke for keeping it going.
Breakfast - granola bar (190), lunch chips w/salsa (150), salad (400) - thanks for the recommendation Brooke on the Shrimp Avacado Salad - dinner - ck salad w/3 pepper melba toast (250) - total 990
A little low for the day but what can I say it is better than over.
I will be posting tonight and if it turns out to be a problem I will bring my comp to work and post there. We are not doing our best - we must post everyday.
Breakfast - granola bar (190), lunch chips w/salsa (150), salad (400) - thanks for the recommendation Brooke on the Shrimp Avacado Salad - dinner - ck salad w/3 pepper melba toast (250) - total 990
A little low for the day but what can I say it is better than over.
I will be posting tonight and if it turns out to be a problem I will bring my comp to work and post there. We are not doing our best - we must post everyday.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Day 63 - Brooke
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
Lunch - Gringos Chips/green sauce/salsa 200, Salad 500
Dinner - Chicken 250, 1 roll 150
TOTAL = 1300
Doing good, doing good. Enjoyed a tasty salad at Gringos with Paula!
Lunch - Gringos Chips/green sauce/salsa 200, Salad 500
Dinner - Chicken 250, 1 roll 150
TOTAL = 1300
Doing good, doing good. Enjoyed a tasty salad at Gringos with Paula!
Monday, June 7, 2010
Day 62 - Brooke
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
Lunch - Healthy Choice 350, granola bar 100
Dinner - Chicken 250, 2 rolls 360, granola bar 100
TOTAL = 1360
Lunch - Healthy Choice 350, granola bar 100
Dinner - Chicken 250, 2 rolls 360, granola bar 100
TOTAL = 1360
Week 10 - Weigh In Results
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Steve & Amber do not weigh in as often so their numbers stay the same when I do not get a weigh in for that week. Let's step it up a notch guys, we should be losing more than this per week!
Steve & Amber do not weigh in as often so their numbers stay the same when I do not get a weigh in for that week. Let's step it up a notch guys, we should be losing more than this per week!
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