54
Breakfast - 2 Shipley's donuts 430 Calories
Lunch - Fajitas Gringos - 900 Calories
Dinner - 2 Flounder Filets and 2 rolls - 680 Calories (2010 Calories)
55
Breakfast - None
Lunch - Rudy's Brisket sandwich, half link sausage, misc - 800 Calories
Snack - 150 calories of chips
Dinner - 10 chips and salsa 100 calories, Seafood Enchiladas - 900 calories, 1950 Total Calories
Monday, May 31, 2010
Day 55 - Brooke
Breakfast - none
Lunch - Rudy's Turkey Sandwich & chips - 400
Dinner - Gringos Tacos, guac & chips, ice cream cone - 900
TOTAL = 1300
I did pretty good today I guess...I feel heavy after dinner but probably because of all the tea and salt!
Lunch - Rudy's Turkey Sandwich & chips - 400
Dinner - Gringos Tacos, guac & chips, ice cream cone - 900
TOTAL = 1300
I did pretty good today I guess...I feel heavy after dinner but probably because of all the tea and salt!
Week 9 Weigh In - Brooke
174.6
I lost 1.4 lbs last week!! Woohoo! I am 1.2 lbs from being 10lbs down and 1/3 of the way through with my goal. It almost seems impossible, but I am doing it and I am very excited. So much closer to the 160's which I haven't been since graduating high school. YEAH ME!
How did you guys do?
I lost 1.4 lbs last week!! Woohoo! I am 1.2 lbs from being 10lbs down and 1/3 of the way through with my goal. It almost seems impossible, but I am doing it and I am very excited. So much closer to the 160's which I haven't been since graduating high school. YEAH ME!
How did you guys do?
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Day 54 - Brooke
Breakfast - none
Lunch - Gringo's crispy chicken tacos 520, guacamole & chips 300
Dinner - Flounder - 250, 1 roll 180, 1/2 granola bar 50
TOTAL = 1300
Today I did pretty good, hoping to be down yet another lb tomorrow....losing weight 1 lb at a time!
Lunch - Gringo's crispy chicken tacos 520, guacamole & chips 300
Dinner - Flounder - 250, 1 roll 180, 1/2 granola bar 50
TOTAL = 1300
Today I did pretty good, hoping to be down yet another lb tomorrow....losing weight 1 lb at a time!
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Day 53 - Lee
Is this really happening? Am I actually updating this on the weekend??? I told you I'd try and be better about it!
Breakfast - 210 calories of waffles, and they were good
Lunch - 750 calories of pizza (960 Total Calories)
Dinner - 3 baby back ribs - 300 calories, some chicken 100 calories, a cookie 100 calories, 7 chips with dip, 200 calories, let's toss in another 200 because I feel like this is low - (1860 Total Calories)
Breakfast - 210 calories of waffles, and they were good
Lunch - 750 calories of pizza (960 Total Calories)
Dinner - 3 baby back ribs - 300 calories, some chicken 100 calories, a cookie 100 calories, 7 chips with dip, 200 calories, let's toss in another 200 because I feel like this is low - (1860 Total Calories)
Day 53 - Brooke
Breakfast - Frosted Mini Wheats 200
Lunch - Digorno Pepperoni Pizza (2) - 500
Dinner - 4 baby back ribs 300, snacking 300, cookie 200
TOTAL = 1500
So I went slightly over, but considering I went to a BBQ and was surrounded by awesome food and managed to somehow come away with only going over by 200....I am impressed. BUT I am not impressed enough, I could have done much better! Once again I will be saying next Monday "Maybe this week I can not cheat". urgh!
Lunch - Digorno Pepperoni Pizza (2) - 500
Dinner - 4 baby back ribs 300, snacking 300, cookie 200
TOTAL = 1500
So I went slightly over, but considering I went to a BBQ and was surrounded by awesome food and managed to somehow come away with only going over by 200....I am impressed. BUT I am not impressed enough, I could have done much better! Once again I will be saying next Monday "Maybe this week I can not cheat". urgh!
Friday, May 28, 2010
Day 51 and 52 - Lee
51
Breakfast - None
Lunch - Jimmy John's sub - 700 Calories
Dinner - Fajitas from Gringos with 10 chips - 900 Calories (1600 Total Calories)
52
Breakfast - Nutri Grain Bar - 140 Calories
Lunch - Brisket Sandwich and potatoes - 1100 Calories
Dinner - Beef O Brady's Salad - 400 Calories - 1640 Total Calories
Breakfast - None
Lunch - Jimmy John's sub - 700 Calories
Dinner - Fajitas from Gringos with 10 chips - 900 Calories (1600 Total Calories)
52
Breakfast - Nutri Grain Bar - 140 Calories
Lunch - Brisket Sandwich and potatoes - 1100 Calories
Dinner - Beef O Brady's Salad - 400 Calories - 1640 Total Calories
Day 52 - Brooke
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
Lunch - Chuy's chicken tacos (2) 400, chips & salsa 150, side salad 100
Dinner - Chicken wrap 350, ranch 100
TOTAL = 1300
I am so happy that we have a 3 day weekend....heck yes! I am getting my hair did tomorrow which is even more exciting. We have a BBQ to attend tomorrow night so I hope I can eat well there.
AND It's raining now which means I don't have to water the grass this weekend, yeah!
Lunch - Chuy's chicken tacos (2) 400, chips & salsa 150, side salad 100
Dinner - Chicken wrap 350, ranch 100
TOTAL = 1300
I am so happy that we have a 3 day weekend....heck yes! I am getting my hair did tomorrow which is even more exciting. We have a BBQ to attend tomorrow night so I hope I can eat well there.
AND It's raining now which means I don't have to water the grass this weekend, yeah!
Day 51Amber
1900. Swim for about 40 minutes. Plenty of water. Not as many veggies as I liked but some. And More freckles from tanning. MMM! Tomorrow the goal is 1700...so that I can not go over 1800. I need to just make my goal 100 calories lower, so that when I go over it's OK. I used to do that, and it worked. Here I go, Here I go, Here I go again......! (please insert music here) lol
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Day 51 - Brooke
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
Lunch - california roll 300, 1/2 shrimp tempura roll 250
Dinner - Gringos' shrimp & avocado salad 300 w/ bbq ranch 250
TOTAL = 1300
I did pretty good today and everyday I feel skinnier and skinnier and have more and more energy and it's wonderful!
Lunch - california roll 300, 1/2 shrimp tempura roll 250
Dinner - Gringos' shrimp & avocado salad 300 w/ bbq ranch 250
TOTAL = 1300
I did pretty good today and everyday I feel skinnier and skinnier and have more and more energy and it's wonderful!
Day 50 - Lee
I was in CT again, but had to eat a little cheaper due to the excess in price from the day before
Breakfast - None - Just didn't get to it
Lunch - 6 inch meatball sub and 1 cookie - 900 calories
Dinner - Slice of pepperoni pizza, milano cookies - 750 calories
Snack - 100 calorie cheez its and small peanut bag - 120 calories
1770 total calories
Breakfast - None - Just didn't get to it
Lunch - 6 inch meatball sub and 1 cookie - 900 calories
Dinner - Slice of pepperoni pizza, milano cookies - 750 calories
Snack - 100 calorie cheez its and small peanut bag - 120 calories
1770 total calories
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Day 50 - Brooke
DAY 50!!!! YES!
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
Lunch - healthy choice turkey dinner 300, granola bar 100
Dinner - Beef O'Brady's chicken wrap 300, ranch 150, fries 200 (I gave half my fries to the trash)
TOTAL = 1250
Glad I didn't eat all those fries!
Lee comes home tonight, yippee!
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
Lunch - healthy choice turkey dinner 300, granola bar 100
Dinner - Beef O'Brady's chicken wrap 300, ranch 150, fries 200 (I gave half my fries to the trash)
TOTAL = 1250
Glad I didn't eat all those fries!
Lee comes home tonight, yippee!
Overwhelming Energy
I don't know if this is temporary or what but it seems like every time I lose about 10 lbs I get a new level of energy added to my body. I can remember being 250 lbs and being so drained, tired and not wanting to move most of the time. Now I am 175 (as of this morning) and I have so much more energy. Just in the last 50 days (yeah day 50) I have gained a new level of energy. I can't wait to see what I will be able to accomplish at 150 lbs. I will be unstoppable. Maybe this is why my mom does so much, she is so skinny and has no fat to weigh her down. I can't wait to get rid of my extra weight and live my life to the fullest!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Day 49 - Brooke
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
Lunch - Cheddars grilled chicken salad 400 and 2 buttery croissants 600
Dinner - Flounder 220, 1 1/2 rolls 280
TOTAL = 1700
It's ok that I went over by 400 calories....BECAUSE I did a lot of exercising activities.
Mowing/watering grass for 45 minutes - 300 calories burned
Cleaning house 3 hours - 600 calories burned
KICKING myself for spending 2 1/2 hours putting in a thermostat, and breaking the AC, and then having Phillip come over and save my day!!! probably about 200 more calories :)
All in all I think I did good considering the activities I did tonight. I just sat down for the first time since parking my car at 4pm...I am exhausted!
Lunch - Cheddars grilled chicken salad 400 and 2 buttery croissants 600
Dinner - Flounder 220, 1 1/2 rolls 280
TOTAL = 1700
It's ok that I went over by 400 calories....BECAUSE I did a lot of exercising activities.
Mowing/watering grass for 45 minutes - 300 calories burned
Cleaning house 3 hours - 600 calories burned
KICKING myself for spending 2 1/2 hours putting in a thermostat, and breaking the AC, and then having Phillip come over and save my day!!! probably about 200 more calories :)
All in all I think I did good considering the activities I did tonight. I just sat down for the first time since parking my car at 4pm...I am exhausted!
Day 49 - Amber
Probably got about 1900-2000. Hard to know cause I ate cake, but i had 200 to get to 1800 when I ate the cake. So....I am thinking I stayed below 2000.
Body Pump today burned probably at minimum 300.
Swim team tomorrow morning.
Body Pump today burned probably at minimum 300.
Swim team tomorrow morning.
Day 49 - Lee
In CT still
Breakfast - Fruit Bowl - 300 Calories
Lunch - Steamer Clams and potato - 600 calories
Dinner - Small Clam Chowder and 2 lobsters (6 bucks a pound here) - 800 calories
The lobster was the best I've ever had. It was incredible. And, it is really, really low in calories
Breakfast - Fruit Bowl - 300 Calories
Lunch - Steamer Clams and potato - 600 calories
Dinner - Small Clam Chowder and 2 lobsters (6 bucks a pound here) - 800 calories
The lobster was the best I've ever had. It was incredible. And, it is really, really low in calories
Day 48 - Lee
In CT today, yesterday was a long one. Those are always hard to eat well on.
Breakfast - 2 Donuts - 460 calories
Lunch - Schlotsky's turkey sandwich - 580 calories
Dinner - Sweet Onion Teryaki 6 inch from Subway 410 calories
I also had a couple of bags of peanuts and some 100 calorie cheese nips
All in all I had a decent day eating considering I was on planes or at the airport from 2:30 to 11PM
Breakfast - 2 Donuts - 460 calories
Lunch - Schlotsky's turkey sandwich - 580 calories
Dinner - Sweet Onion Teryaki 6 inch from Subway 410 calories
I also had a couple of bags of peanuts and some 100 calorie cheese nips
All in all I had a decent day eating considering I was on planes or at the airport from 2:30 to 11PM
Monday, May 24, 2010
Day 48 - Amber
To my dismay ate about 2000 (that's my maintain intake number). C'mon Amber!! I had a veggie burger for lunch hand just threw out a number assuming it was way more calories than I thought it was. And joined Caleb for a vanilla wafer and milk snack before bad. For shame. No more of this behavior this week; I really am going to try hard!!
Maybe if I shoot for a lower number, then if I go over it is fine because I still met the goal.
I can't have every food I want and still look the way I want. :-( Luckily, today I only ate half my veggie burger and SOME of the fries. Getting better, if I can just keep those stupid calories low.
Didn't swim today, but I danced around the house for a while. This week's plan is to swim Wed, Thurs, Saturday. Pump Tuesday and Friday.
Here goes nothing. Like Brooke: I would Like to NOT cheat like I stupidly did today. C'mon Amber!
C'mon Brooke! Let's shoot for Tuesday through Sunday, no cheating. Hard core! We can do it!!
Maybe if I shoot for a lower number, then if I go over it is fine because I still met the goal.
I can't have every food I want and still look the way I want. :-( Luckily, today I only ate half my veggie burger and SOME of the fries. Getting better, if I can just keep those stupid calories low.
Didn't swim today, but I danced around the house for a while. This week's plan is to swim Wed, Thurs, Saturday. Pump Tuesday and Friday.
Here goes nothing. Like Brooke: I would Like to NOT cheat like I stupidly did today. C'mon Amber!
C'mon Brooke! Let's shoot for Tuesday through Sunday, no cheating. Hard core! We can do it!!
Day 48 - Brooke
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
Lunch - Arby's jr. beef w/ cheese 500
Dinner - flounder 200, 2 rolls 350, 1/2 granola bar 50
TOTAL = 1300
I say this EVERY Monday but I hope I can NOT cheat this week and drop 2-3 lbs, that would just rock my socks off!!
Lunch - Arby's jr. beef w/ cheese 500
Dinner - flounder 200, 2 rolls 350, 1/2 granola bar 50
TOTAL = 1300
I say this EVERY Monday but I hope I can NOT cheat this week and drop 2-3 lbs, that would just rock my socks off!!
Amber Weigh In Week 8
141.6.
Starting to feel a little silly weighing in, just keep tottering around 140-142. Oh well. My measurements are a whole heck of a lot different. Maybe slightly larger in some cases...i hope this is attributed to muscle since I'm lifting weights....another months or 2 and we'll know.
From starting to Now:
3/22/10 Hips: 42 Waist:30 Bust 38.5 Thigh:24
5/7/10 Hips:41.5 Waist:29 Bust: 37 Thigh:23.5
5/24/10 Hips: 41.25 Waist: 28.75 Bust:37.25 Thigh:23.75
Starting to feel a little silly weighing in, just keep tottering around 140-142. Oh well. My measurements are a whole heck of a lot different. Maybe slightly larger in some cases...i hope this is attributed to muscle since I'm lifting weights....another months or 2 and we'll know.
From starting to Now:
3/22/10 Hips: 42 Waist:30 Bust 38.5 Thigh:24
5/7/10 Hips:41.5 Waist:29 Bust: 37 Thigh:23.5
5/24/10 Hips: 41.25 Waist: 28.75 Bust:37.25 Thigh:23.75
Day 47 - Amber
Did very well for a weekend day! Hit 1800, which was the goal.
Good on water, attempted to at as many veggies and fruits as possible. :-)
Good on water, attempted to at as many veggies and fruits as possible. :-)
Week 8 Weigh In - Lee
I weighed 256, first week more than 1 in a while!! 2 lbs down, and looking for more this week!
Day 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 - Lee
I know I keep doing this, but I will get this travel thing with work and doing this down. I did pretty solidly this week with eating on the road. Now I just need to post daily when out there. I'm doing this from memory, but it is pretty accurate. I had an expense report for most of it!
41
Breakfast - Nutri Grain Bar - 140 calories
Lunch - Seriously can't remember
Dinner - 2 Breaded Chicken breasts, 2 rolls 760 calories
42
41
Breakfast - Nutri Grain Bar - 140 calories
Lunch - Seriously can't remember
Dinner - 2 Breaded Chicken breasts, 2 rolls 760 calories
42
Breakfast - Breakfast sandwich - 450 calories
Lunch - Lobster roll and fresh chips - 750 calories
Dinner - lobster fried rice - 750 calories (1950 Total Calories)
43
Breakfast - Egg White omelete - 350 calories
Lunch - Slice of Pizza - 400 calories
Dinner - Sushit - 900 calories (1650 Total Calories)
44
Breakfast - Belgian Waffle and sugar free syrup - 450 calories
Lunch - Hamburger and french fries- 1000 calories
Dinner - Turkey Dog - 250 calories (1700 Total Calories)
45
Breakfast - Nutri Grain bar - 140 calories
Lunch - Shrimp and rice - 550 calories
Dinner - McDonald's - 750 Calories (1490 Total Calories)
46
Breakfast - None
Lunch - Buffett at the casino, I know, I know, but it was available and a fun trip really my cheat for the week. Guessing 1500 ish
Dinner - 3 pounds of crawfish and 2 rolls - 700 calories (2200 Total Calories)
47
Breakfast - 2 donuts - 460 calories
Lunch - Chicken Nuggets - 500 calories
Dinner - Fajitas from Gringos, chips and guacamole - 1200 calories - (2160 Total Calories)
Week 8 Weigh In - Brooke
I weighed 176 today, down 1 more lb. I am steadily losing 1 lb per week which seems small, but when I look at the bigger picture 1 lb is more than 0 and eventually I will be at my goal weight.
How did everyone else do? Where is Lee and Paula? Amber and I are carrying this blog people!!!
Start 183.4
Last Week 177
Today 176
WOOHOO! 7.4 lbs total
How did everyone else do? Where is Lee and Paula? Amber and I are carrying this blog people!!!
Start 183.4
Last Week 177
Today 176
WOOHOO! 7.4 lbs total
steve's weekend
We ate responsibly. Breakfast a few hundred each day, lunch 400 +-, dinner we ate light. snacked and cerealed away the leftover calories. Pooped too much, went to church, talked about what to do to kitchen in new house, exercised and biked Saturday, rested Sunday from being too "pooped". today taking Bud to vet, then the new house for Olshan foundation inspection. Today we decide to sign on dotted line for sure. Feeling stronger and eating well habitually. Take care.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Day 47 - Brooke
Breakfast - none, wasn't hungry
Lunch - Olive Garden Salad 250, 1 breadstick 150, parmesean crusted tilapia 200, veggies 20
I order the parmesean Crusted tilapia with extra veggies instead of pasta and the butter sauce on the side instead of all over the veggies and fish. This way I can only use a teenie bit of it and save myself about 400 calories without butter and pasta! It is very good and filling too :)
Dinner - 1/2 rice krispy treat - 40, Gringo's Guac & chips 340, Shrimp Salad 300
TOTAL = 1300
Let's hope I lose at least one more lb tomorrow....I really need to step it up and not cheat this week so that I can lose 2-3 lbs next week :)
Lunch - Olive Garden Salad 250, 1 breadstick 150, parmesean crusted tilapia 200, veggies 20
I order the parmesean Crusted tilapia with extra veggies instead of pasta and the butter sauce on the side instead of all over the veggies and fish. This way I can only use a teenie bit of it and save myself about 400 calories without butter and pasta! It is very good and filling too :)
Dinner - 1/2 rice krispy treat - 40, Gringo's Guac & chips 340, Shrimp Salad 300
TOTAL = 1300
Let's hope I lose at least one more lb tomorrow....I really need to step it up and not cheat this week so that I can lose 2-3 lbs next week :)
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Day 46 - Brooke
Breakfast - sausage and cheese kolache - 250
Lunch - 5 guys cheese burger and some fries - 600
Dinner - few bites of hamburger 150, fruit 100, baked cheetos 120, 1 chicken nugget 46
TOTAL = 1266
Not too bad considering I really wanted to go to CFA for lunch and get a salad but let Becca talk me into 5 guys. I thought they would have salad or chicken burger, but they did not...so I had a burger and some fries, but it was pretty good and I left off mayo. I didn't eat too many fries anyways. Not to bad!
We went to this ghost town in Manor, TX today and I thought for sure I was going to go over on my calories, but I did surprisingly great. YEAH BROOKE!
Now I have lost my voice, which is really hard when you had little kids to yell at all day long :) At least Lee will enjoy some quiet time for a day or two.
Lunch - 5 guys cheese burger and some fries - 600
Dinner - few bites of hamburger 150, fruit 100, baked cheetos 120, 1 chicken nugget 46
TOTAL = 1266
Not too bad considering I really wanted to go to CFA for lunch and get a salad but let Becca talk me into 5 guys. I thought they would have salad or chicken burger, but they did not...so I had a burger and some fries, but it was pretty good and I left off mayo. I didn't eat too many fries anyways. Not to bad!
We went to this ghost town in Manor, TX today and I thought for sure I was going to go over on my calories, but I did surprisingly great. YEAH BROOKE!
Now I have lost my voice, which is really hard when you had little kids to yell at all day long :) At least Lee will enjoy some quiet time for a day or two.
Day 45 - Brooke
I was sick yesterday and traveling today so I haven't had time to post, but here it goes.
Breakfast - Mc Donald's Parfait 160
Lunch - Panera Bread Broccoli/cheddar soup 290, french baguette 150, granola bar 100
Dinner - Panera Bread Broccoli/cheddar soup 290, french baguette 150, parfait 160
TOTAL = 1300
Breakfast - Mc Donald's Parfait 160
Lunch - Panera Bread Broccoli/cheddar soup 290, french baguette 150, granola bar 100
Dinner - Panera Bread Broccoli/cheddar soup 290, french baguette 150, parfait 160
TOTAL = 1300
Day 46 - Amber
Hit around 1900 today. Was shooting for 1800. And I'm not sure if this is exact, I guesstimated on the stir-fry today. Was a day of complete rest, as my knee was hurting a little from class yesterday.
2 more weeks and we will have been at it for 2 months!
I need to try harder at keeping my calories in range....C'mon I can do this.
2 more weeks and we will have been at it for 2 months!
I need to try harder at keeping my calories in range....C'mon I can do this.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Day 45 Amber
Landed around 1900 today with plenty of veggies and fruits...but realized late in the evening I forgot I've been trying to drink 8 glasses of water...so maybe didn't make that goal today.
Did Body Pump today. 2nd time this week....looks like more goal of getting body pump in twice a week is coming earlier than next month...seems like I might be able to make that the goal for the rest of May! And I've had my 3 swim cardios this week, too. Great.
Did Body Pump today. 2nd time this week....looks like more goal of getting body pump in twice a week is coming earlier than next month...seems like I might be able to make that the goal for the rest of May! And I've had my 3 swim cardios this week, too. Great.
Day 43/44/45 - Paula - Catchup or Ketchup???
Day 43 - granola bar(190), banana(100), turkey salad (400) verrry good, tangelo (50), 2 kiwi (92) for a grand total of 832 - way low - but I went to the movies to see Iron Man 2 - thanks Ryan.
Day 44 - granola bar (190), chex (100), rice krispie treat (175), turkey salad (400) yes again, drinks (20), ck salad w/melba (150) - total 1035 - then I went CRAZYYYY!!!!!! - and ate like 800 calories in rice krispie treats - man I love those things - you do the math
Day 45 - granola bar (190), 2x tangelo (100), ck salad (500), melba (125), yogurt (180), chex (100) for a total of 1185 and I am done for the day - rock on.
Changing one good meal find at a time.
Day 44 - granola bar (190), chex (100), rice krispie treat (175), turkey salad (400) yes again, drinks (20), ck salad w/melba (150) - total 1035 - then I went CRAZYYYY!!!!!! - and ate like 800 calories in rice krispie treats - man I love those things - you do the math
Day 45 - granola bar (190), 2x tangelo (100), ck salad (500), melba (125), yogurt (180), chex (100) for a total of 1185 and I am done for the day - rock on.
Changing one good meal find at a time.
Day 44 -Amber
Today was HORRIBLE!!!! I at Chicfile because lunch at my meeting was catered, and only 1 brownie. PRO!!!! I was so proud of myself! But then I got caught nibbling on things all day long and indulged in 1.25 cupcakes....still WAY less than I would have eaten 44 days ago. Nonetheless, i probably landed today around 2500 calories. I was so sad about this and giulted that I decided to go to the pool and workout the best I could, even though it was 10 pm. So here I sit, about to go to bed, the shakes of some sprints making me a little weak. Even with the workout I still did bad. Gotta try harder!! But I am glad I worked off some of the crap I ate today.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Day 44 - Brooke
It's not easy remembering what day it is, day 44 I think today :)
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
Lunch - Jason's Deli Salad bar - salad and small amount of pudding 500
Dinner - 10 Mc Donald's Chicken Nuggets & parfait (shared with Austin) 600
TOTAL = 1300
Eating less sucks for about 2 weeks, but it sure is easy now. My stomach hurts so bad when I eat too much like I did last night. Yea for a shrunken stomach!
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
Lunch - Jason's Deli Salad bar - salad and small amount of pudding 500
Dinner - 10 Mc Donald's Chicken Nuggets & parfait (shared with Austin) 600
TOTAL = 1300
Eating less sucks for about 2 weeks, but it sure is easy now. My stomach hurts so bad when I eat too much like I did last night. Yea for a shrunken stomach!
Day 42 & 43 - AMber
Don't know what stopped me from posting. It's like I just forgot!
Day 42: (Tuesday) I was attempting to eat more calories...but I've noticed it's harder to eat "more" when you're eating the right things, and since having come up from 1500. I did Body Pump that day, so lots of weights, so was trying to feed my muscles a bit more. I landed at 1908. FINALLY doing better at getting all my veggies and fruits and water.
Day 43: Swam, but it was cut short because you're not allowed to swim during the aeroboics class. Ate about 1827 and was able to get a little rum and coke in there! Realized that what the restaurant gives is really too much for me. I don't drink alcohol much so an ounce or 2 of each is plenty. HA! I'm kinda wondering about my fat intake. Since starting body Pump I really don't feel like I'm "slimming" down much....which of course I'm building muscle so maybe I'm obviously not "slimming" myself. But i sure would like to fit in my jeans.
Unfortunately, I know building up muscle to protect my joints...mainly my knees will ensure that in the future I CAN adequately exercise well.
So....in essence, lifting weights now, is the prerequisite for ability in the future, and also part of the on-going lifestyle change all together.
So...I guess once again I run smack dab into the face of patience. Patience is the Key...and honestly, I'm not going to see the past 2.5 years of of laziness, stress, and plain ignoring melt away from my body in a mere 6 weeks.
I gotta keep going, because it's a lifestyle change. My overall health is just as important, if not more, honestly, than my mere "physique." Gotta keep going.
Day 42: (Tuesday) I was attempting to eat more calories...but I've noticed it's harder to eat "more" when you're eating the right things, and since having come up from 1500. I did Body Pump that day, so lots of weights, so was trying to feed my muscles a bit more. I landed at 1908. FINALLY doing better at getting all my veggies and fruits and water.
Day 43: Swam, but it was cut short because you're not allowed to swim during the aeroboics class. Ate about 1827 and was able to get a little rum and coke in there! Realized that what the restaurant gives is really too much for me. I don't drink alcohol much so an ounce or 2 of each is plenty. HA! I'm kinda wondering about my fat intake. Since starting body Pump I really don't feel like I'm "slimming" down much....which of course I'm building muscle so maybe I'm obviously not "slimming" myself. But i sure would like to fit in my jeans.
Unfortunately, I know building up muscle to protect my joints...mainly my knees will ensure that in the future I CAN adequately exercise well.
So....in essence, lifting weights now, is the prerequisite for ability in the future, and also part of the on-going lifestyle change all together.
So...I guess once again I run smack dab into the face of patience. Patience is the Key...and honestly, I'm not going to see the past 2.5 years of of laziness, stress, and plain ignoring melt away from my body in a mere 6 weeks.
I gotta keep going, because it's a lifestyle change. My overall health is just as important, if not more, honestly, than my mere "physique." Gotta keep going.
Steve still here, just pre-occupied
Still here, just pre-occupied. Staying on my dietary restrictions, and exercising daily with bike machine and stretching. Added weights to the exercise routines. Feeling stronger. Not sure of weight but scales have not been good to me. I have no control over that. I plan on keeping up with diet and exercise which I can control. poached aggs and dry toast usually, followed by fruit and cheese, a salad, or gumbo, then a fish, chicken or shrimp dinner with 2 veggies, no carbs, Usually 2 or 3 100 cal snacks throughout the day. Cereal if I have calories left over at night. Just so many hours per day on the computer, and most of which I am spending on the new house plans. I probably won't be posting every day, maybe once a week for a while.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Day 43 - Brooke
I am going to go ahead and just guess 1900 for today.
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats
Lunch - half sandwich and side salad with vinegarette
Dinner - 1 taco, chips and queso and guacamole, 1 cake ball, 3 sangria, 1 margarita.....damn! Why can't I just say no?
Oh well, so much for a perfect week, maybe next week!
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats
Lunch - half sandwich and side salad with vinegarette
Dinner - 1 taco, chips and queso and guacamole, 1 cake ball, 3 sangria, 1 margarita.....damn! Why can't I just say no?
Oh well, so much for a perfect week, maybe next week!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Just a note of thanks
I just wanted to say thank you to those out there who post everyday and make sure everything is kept up - thanks - especially one from who has missed quite often.
Day 42 - Paula - Chocolate sounds gooooood
So it started like a regular day - then the craving began - chocolate, chocolate, chocolate...
But we began with the usual granola bar (190), corn cakes (60), chex (25), tangelo (50), soup (120), banana (100), then dinner chick-fil-a grilled southwestern salad (380) and 1/2 of the fabulous brownie (185) for a total of 1110. Rock on.
Changing one craving satisfied at a time.
But we began with the usual granola bar (190), corn cakes (60), chex (25), tangelo (50), soup (120), banana (100), then dinner chick-fil-a grilled southwestern salad (380) and 1/2 of the fabulous brownie (185) for a total of 1110. Rock on.
Changing one craving satisfied at a time.
Day 42 - Brooke
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
Lunch - Greek salad 500
Dinner - McDonald's cheeseburger, parfait and 3 nuggets - 600
TOTAL = 1300
Steady does it, only like 27 weeks left :) lol
Lunch - Greek salad 500
Dinner - McDonald's cheeseburger, parfait and 3 nuggets - 600
TOTAL = 1300
Steady does it, only like 27 weeks left :) lol
Monday, May 17, 2010
Day 41 - Paula - Thanks for the phone bombs
Yes the guilt and shame hit in the form of two txts (thanks AK and Brooke) - so I am posting again.
Granola bar (190), apple sauce (100), chex (100), tuna sandwich (250), banana (100) and walnuts (200) and some mac and cheese (maybe 250 - 300) for a grand total of 1200 - 1250.
Either way posting again - wahoo!!!
What can I say the days are long the nights are short.
Changing one friend at a time.
Granola bar (190), apple sauce (100), chex (100), tuna sandwich (250), banana (100) and walnuts (200) and some mac and cheese (maybe 250 - 300) for a grand total of 1200 - 1250.
Either way posting again - wahoo!!!
What can I say the days are long the nights are short.
Changing one friend at a time.
Week 7 Weigh In - Paula
Beginning Weight: 227.5
Week 6 Weight: 218
Week 7 Weight: 215
Week 7 Weight Loss: 3 lbs.
Week 6 Weight: 218
Week 7 Weight: 215
Week 7 Weight Loss: 3 lbs.
Day 41 Amber...so tired!
Don't know what's up with my energy. I was really prepared to kick but today in the pool but was so tired feeling. I'm sick too so I'm sure that doesn't help. I did the best I could. But it was weak sauce.
Calories 1936. Plenty of protein. Only about 3 or so serving of veggies. Plenty of fruit. Probably could have done better on water. Got groceries today, so I think the rest of the week will be better on my veggies :-)
Calories 1936. Plenty of protein. Only about 3 or so serving of veggies. Plenty of fruit. Probably could have done better on water. Got groceries today, so I think the rest of the week will be better on my veggies :-)
Day 41 - Brooke
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
Lunch - salad 400, granola bar 100
Dinner - breaded chicken 200, 2 rolls 360
TOTAL = 1260
Not too shabby, but I am starting to wonder where Paula is all the time. She may need us to stalk her and make sure she is blogging. Come on Paula!! Where are you? Where is your weigh in?
Lunch - salad 400, granola bar 100
Dinner - breaded chicken 200, 2 rolls 360
TOTAL = 1260
Not too shabby, but I am starting to wonder where Paula is all the time. She may need us to stalk her and make sure she is blogging. Come on Paula!! Where are you? Where is your weigh in?
Day 38,39 and 40 - Lee
Posting on the weekend just does not look like it's going to happen.
38
Breakfast - None, didn't get around to it.
Lunch - Luby's roasted chicken, okra and two rolls - 850 calories
Dinner - I was stuck in an airport McDonald's chicken sandwich - 450 calories (1300 Total Calories)
39
Breakfast - None
Lunch - chips (300 calories), quesadillas 350 caloires (650 calories)
Dinner - Roast beef, rolls, pineapple, egg roll, mashed potatoes, a lot of crown (1400 calories total guess but probably close to right) - 2050 Total Calories
40
Breakfast - 2 donuts (460 Calories)
Lunch - Elk Burger and fries (900 calories)
Dinner - 2 PB and J sandwiches and 300 calories of chips 1000 calories (2360 calories)
38
Breakfast - None, didn't get around to it.
Lunch - Luby's roasted chicken, okra and two rolls - 850 calories
Dinner - I was stuck in an airport McDonald's chicken sandwich - 450 calories (1300 Total Calories)
39
Breakfast - None
Lunch - chips (300 calories), quesadillas 350 caloires (650 calories)
Dinner - Roast beef, rolls, pineapple, egg roll, mashed potatoes, a lot of crown (1400 calories total guess but probably close to right) - 2050 Total Calories
40
Breakfast - 2 donuts (460 Calories)
Lunch - Elk Burger and fries (900 calories)
Dinner - 2 PB and J sandwiches and 300 calories of chips 1000 calories (2360 calories)
Week 7 Weigh In - Brooke
Today I am at 177, down 1 lb from last week!! woohoo
Starting Weight - 183.4
Today's Weight - 177
I have lost a total of 6.4 lbs in 40 days. I am averaging 1 lb a week right now, this would put me at my goal weight by Nov 15 and if I can throw in a few 2 lb week I could be at my goal weight of 150lbs by my birthday! That is what I am going to shoot for.
Starting Weight - 183.4
Today's Weight - 177
I have lost a total of 6.4 lbs in 40 days. I am averaging 1 lb a week right now, this would put me at my goal weight by Nov 15 and if I can throw in a few 2 lb week I could be at my goal weight of 150lbs by my birthday! That is what I am going to shoot for.
Day 40 - Brooke
Breakfast - frosted mini wheats 200
Lunch - Fuddruckers Salad w/ grilled chicken and low fat ranch - 500
Dinner - PB&J 250, chips 200, granola bar shared w/ boys 50
TOTAL = 1200
I also went for a 1 hour walk with Becca at the park, about 3 1/2 miles. It was so nice outside, hot and I was all sweaty and I loved it. I even got a little color added to my pale skin. I should have been lower than I was so I am guessing the water I drank yesterday is still sitting on me. hmph! I think this is why I hate working out to lose weight, the muscle gain, water gain, etc just discourages me. Oh well, it was fun!
Lunch - Fuddruckers Salad w/ grilled chicken and low fat ranch - 500
Dinner - PB&J 250, chips 200, granola bar shared w/ boys 50
TOTAL = 1200
I also went for a 1 hour walk with Becca at the park, about 3 1/2 miles. It was so nice outside, hot and I was all sweaty and I loved it. I even got a little color added to my pale skin. I should have been lower than I was so I am guessing the water I drank yesterday is still sitting on me. hmph! I think this is why I hate working out to lose weight, the muscle gain, water gain, etc just discourages me. Oh well, it was fun!
Day 39 - Brooke
I skipped breakfast due to lack of energy to walk to the kitchen and prepare something for myself. I was extremely tired and just wanted to sleeeeeeeeeeeeeep.
Lunch - Quesadilla w/ sour cream - 550
Dinner - fish w/ roll - 360
Wedding - 2 rolls w/ butter 200, fruit & cheese 200, salad 40, cake 200, wine 200, meat 50
TOTAL = 1800
I think I am grossly overshooting this number, but who knows.
Lunch - Quesadilla w/ sour cream - 550
Dinner - fish w/ roll - 360
Wedding - 2 rolls w/ butter 200, fruit & cheese 200, salad 40, cake 200, wine 200, meat 50
TOTAL = 1800
I think I am grossly overshooting this number, but who knows.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Day 40 - Amber
Much better day. I think I landed at 1845. But I might have underestimated my sausage. I did the best i could! Today was grand, and right now, I'm sipping on some Blackberry flavored water...a nice note to end the night on when you have no more calories. The brand is HINT. Try it.
Could have done better on water veggies and fruit. But dang!! I did so well on keeping my food intake in check and in moderation!! I'm so glad today was a better day. Tomorrow: sweat. Goodnight and yay the weekends over!
Could have done better on water veggies and fruit. But dang!! I did so well on keeping my food intake in check and in moderation!! I'm so glad today was a better day. Tomorrow: sweat. Goodnight and yay the weekends over!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Day 39 - Amber
I think I landed around 2200 today. hardly any veggies, fruit and not much water. Bummer. This must have been splurge day! I ate in moderation, so this is a pro. But ate way too many calories for a day I didn't work out. I ate a 12" inch veggie sub today, and it pushed me over...the goals was fill up on subway so i wouldn't fill up on crappier foods later...but I still ate more than I bargained for. bad choice. Trying harder tomorrow. And not officially only buying 6" subs. :-) Learning more and more mistakes and all. Can't wait to gear up for Monday and work out!! Starting to get pumped about sweating woo!!! I knew the day would come if I was just consistent enough!! Hoping for moderation and a lower calorie total tomorrow! i can do it!
Friday, May 14, 2010
Day 38 - Amber
Calories: 1655 I still needed to get in 1 fruit and veggies! It's been hard to do this week since I didn't buy many fresh veggies at the store! Dang!
Had a swim today...probably about 25 minutes and a 5 minute warm up. I got sick a couple days ago...pools and runny noses don't seem to work too well together. AND I am still SOOO SOOO sore from that Body Pump class....I'm actually a little sad about being so sore and sick. Tomorrow I will rest...much to my dismay, but Caleb is helping me choose rest when I need it, we will be getting up early and going to Waco and being sick I need the sleep. Sunday will rest as well. Then back on my game Monday morning.
So technically I'm done this week with 2 cardio workouts in the pool, and 1 weights class. not what I hoped for, but I'm giving myself (again much to my dismay) the grace to recoop this week.
Had a swim today...probably about 25 minutes and a 5 minute warm up. I got sick a couple days ago...pools and runny noses don't seem to work too well together. AND I am still SOOO SOOO sore from that Body Pump class....I'm actually a little sad about being so sore and sick. Tomorrow I will rest...much to my dismay, but Caleb is helping me choose rest when I need it, we will be getting up early and going to Waco and being sick I need the sleep.
So technically I'm done this week with 2 cardio workouts in the pool, and 1 weights class. not what I hoped for, but I'm giving myself (again much to my dismay) the grace to recoop this week.
Day 38 - Brooke
Breakfast - Frosted Mini Wheats 200
Lunch - Jason's Deli Salad from the salad bar 450, chocolate pudding 200
Dinner - chicken 200, roll 160, Bacardi LIT 2 oz 75
TOTAL = 1285
I am thoroughly impressed by the amount of will power I have had since moving to 1300 calories. I am doing really good and losing weight and it feels amazing. I am hoping to lose 2+ lbs this week, course I am always hoping for that!
Lee, I love you baby but just because you are out of town doesn't mean you can't eat good, and you SUCK royally for eating Babe's without me. CRAP! lol I am still so jealous.
Lunch - Jason's Deli Salad from the salad bar 450, chocolate pudding 200
Dinner - chicken 200, roll 160, Bacardi LIT 2 oz 75
TOTAL = 1285
I am thoroughly impressed by the amount of will power I have had since moving to 1300 calories. I am doing really good and losing weight and it feels amazing. I am hoping to lose 2+ lbs this week, course I am always hoping for that!
Lee, I love you baby but just because you are out of town doesn't mean you can't eat good, and you SUCK royally for eating Babe's without me. CRAP! lol I am still so jealous.
Day 38 - Paula - Hmmmm ok no title
Today was pretty normal - I am still at work - wahooooo
So I had a kolache for breakfast - yes there were two boxes of the fabulous sausage egg and cheese ones from Kolache Factory. So of course I had to have one - all 400 calories.
Then I have had chicken salad - homemade - 375, green bell pepper (24), celery (20), corn cakes (60) for a current total of 879 - I still have rice chex and laughing cow cheese and a tangelo - and there is still time - so I am sure that even if I do not eat anything else I will be partaking of some ice cold and refreshing milk later. YUM
Changing one bell pepper at a time:)
So I had a kolache for breakfast - yes there were two boxes of the fabulous sausage egg and cheese ones from Kolache Factory. So of course I had to have one - all 400 calories.
Then I have had chicken salad - homemade - 375, green bell pepper (24), celery (20), corn cakes (60) for a current total of 879 - I still have rice chex and laughing cow cheese and a tangelo - and there is still time - so I am sure that even if I do not eat anything else I will be partaking of some ice cold and refreshing milk later. YUM
Changing one bell pepper at a time:)
Days 36 and 37 - Lee
I was on a plane Thurs morning so I missed a couple of postings.
36
Breakfast - Nutrigrain bar 140 Calories
Lunch - Bo Luc Lac Vietnamese food - 700 calories
Dinner - Fish and rolls - 740 calories (1580 Total Calories) - Good day!
37
Breakfast - Breakfast Taco - 350 Calories
Lunch - 2 pieces of Pizza - 700 Calories
Dinner - A lot of stuff at Babe's Chicken House, someone else was paying - 1500 calories?? - 2550 Total Calories
36
Breakfast - Nutrigrain bar 140 Calories
Lunch - Bo Luc Lac Vietnamese food - 700 calories
Dinner - Fish and rolls - 740 calories (1580 Total Calories) - Good day!
37
Breakfast - Breakfast Taco - 350 Calories
Lunch - 2 pieces of Pizza - 700 Calories
Dinner - A lot of stuff at Babe's Chicken House, someone else was paying - 1500 calories?? - 2550 Total Calories
Steve, not losing but seeing results anyhoo
Hello all. Been a while since I read any blogs or replied. Been busy researching house. Been eating right, rarely going out of bounds, but weighed in 3 different scales at different doc offices and it's official. i am not losing weight which is very frustrating but can see my feet, so belly is down quite a bit and my upper body strength is way up too. Maybe it's muscle more than fat scenario, or maybe my metabolism is keeping weight on since I am below cal. count for man my size? I dunno but can't eat any less, and most days could easily eat more. Working out every other day, and cycling every day I don't travel. It's getting easier. The cycle gauge says I burn 130 calories on 15 minute cycle, and my stretches and wieghts work up a sweat, so I know I am in much better shape than when we started this dang blog. i guess 228 or so is what I am going to weigh. I always wanted to be 235 before my fall, then 225 sounded good, but thought I could get 215, looks as if 215 not in the cards for me. Glad not to be gaining I guess, and glad to feel stronger. Take care
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Day 37 - Amber
Landing at 1785. 4 Veggies, 1 fruit. Gosh, I'm stinking it up at meeting my fruits and veggies goals met!! Arg! Had a light swim with a friend and she helped me on my flip turn. plenty of water I think. Been an OK day. This is technically just a rest day after that weights class I took yesterday...could hardly move today HAHA!!
Day 37 - Brooke
Breakfast - Frosted Mini Wheats - 200
Lunch - Subway Sandwich w/ chips - 500
Small piece of cheesecake - 200
Dinner - Salad with grilled fish and balsalmic vinegarette - 300
TOTAL = 1200
I am doing pretty good, but still trying to lose the weight I gained from Pappas, I hate that one meal does this to me. URGH!! I just CAN'T cheat ever..must lose weight by my birthday!
Lunch - Subway Sandwich w/ chips - 500
Small piece of cheesecake - 200
Dinner - Salad with grilled fish and balsalmic vinegarette - 300
TOTAL = 1200
I am doing pretty good, but still trying to lose the weight I gained from Pappas, I hate that one meal does this to me. URGH!! I just CAN'T cheat ever..must lose weight by my birthday!
Day 37 - Paula - New things again
So today we tried snapper - it was kinda good but not really much flavor to me - but I ate it. Next time I will try a different fish.
So for breakfast we had the traditional granola bar (190), chex snack (125), soup (160), caramel corn corn cakes (60), grilled snapper (275), rice (300), veggies (40) rounding out the day at 1150 with no exercise - just sitting in chairs for 13 hours - my butt hurts:(
Now I am about to enjoy a diet dr pepper one of the very nice people at work just went to the back of the building to get me - I really appreciate it - I don't think I want any more water right now.
I did find out that I am supposed to drink about 82 ozs of water a day - which may seem like a lot but is really only 5 and a 1/4 of the 16 oz water bottles - you would be surprised at how fast they go.
Well until tomorrow...changing one long day at a time.
So for breakfast we had the traditional granola bar (190), chex snack (125), soup (160), caramel corn corn cakes (60), grilled snapper (275), rice (300), veggies (40) rounding out the day at 1150 with no exercise - just sitting in chairs for 13 hours - my butt hurts:(
Now I am about to enjoy a diet dr pepper one of the very nice people at work just went to the back of the building to get me - I really appreciate it - I don't think I want any more water right now.
I did find out that I am supposed to drink about 82 ozs of water a day - which may seem like a lot but is really only 5 and a 1/4 of the 16 oz water bottles - you would be surprised at how fast they go.
Well until tomorrow...changing one long day at a time.
Day 36 B - Amber
Veggies about 4-5. Fruit 2. Plenty of water. Total calories 2178. I was trying to track my protein for yesterday to see if I was eating enough especially for the weights class I took. It's hard to be intentional. The more I watch what goes into my mouth, the more I see why the bad stuff is bad...because it's substituting what my body needs to build muscle and lose fat. Calories wise. I want to eat anywhere from 1800-2200. The high end is for the days I workout hard core...like yesterday. I only burned around 305 (maybe more but I'm estimating on the low end), but it was a FULL body workout every inch is sore today. So, I have to eat enough to not let that class be a muscle burner, and make it a muscle builder.
May's Goals: 3 Swim Cardio work outs, 1 weekly Body Pump Class, and if at all possible, a home video day of toning. Next month my hope is to keep the class, and move to 2 classes a week, or an absolute 2 times a week weights. But for now, still pacing myself. :-)
I feel relieved and excited at how much I am doing already. I pray all the time that God will help me make this my lifestyle change. And that I won't overdo it and burn out. And I really feel like he's been helping me be satisfied will the small goals, and keep working to bigger. I'm nowhere near endurance wise where I want to be, or muscle tone, but I feel hopeful and am excited to see where the end of the month is gonna land me!!
May's Goals: 3 Swim Cardio work outs, 1 weekly Body Pump Class, and if at all possible, a home video day of toning. Next month my hope is to keep the class, and move to 2 classes a week, or an absolute 2 times a week weights. But for now, still pacing myself. :-)
I feel relieved and excited at how much I am doing already. I pray all the time that God will help me make this my lifestyle change. And that I won't overdo it and burn out. And I really feel like he's been helping me be satisfied will the small goals, and keep working to bigger. I'm nowhere near endurance wise where I want to be, or muscle tone, but I feel hopeful and am excited to see where the end of the month is gonna land me!!
Day 36 - Brooke
Breakfast - none! WAY too full from Pappas dinner
Lunch - Jimmy John's Turkey Tom + pickle 500 Granola - 100
Dinner - Flounder 210 2 Rolls 360 granola bar 100
TOTAL = 1270
Not too bad, though I am still up in weight from Pappas, I hate that it takes me like 4 days to recover from one bad meal.. I need to work out!
Lunch - Jimmy John's Turkey Tom + pickle 500 Granola - 100
Dinner - Flounder 210 2 Rolls 360 granola bar 100
TOTAL = 1270
Not too bad, though I am still up in weight from Pappas, I hate that it takes me like 4 days to recover from one bad meal.. I need to work out!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Day 36 - Paula - I'm Back!!!
Okay so I suck at committment and I rock at procrastination.
Cheat day sucked. My stomach has shrunk so much that I could not even eat a quarter of what I wanted. Next time I will plan better.
So calories have been good today - working from 8-9 - so I had to plan a little in advance.
Granola bar, chex, 1 cookie, cantaloupe, celery with laughing cow, banana chips, rice cakes, soup, yogurt...
Basically a lot of food and not a lot of calories.
From this point on if I do not post just start blowing up my phone and email.
Changing - sometimes.
Cheat day sucked. My stomach has shrunk so much that I could not even eat a quarter of what I wanted. Next time I will plan better.
So calories have been good today - working from 8-9 - so I had to plan a little in advance.
Granola bar, chex, 1 cookie, cantaloupe, celery with laughing cow, banana chips, rice cakes, soup, yogurt...
Basically a lot of food and not a lot of calories.
From this point on if I do not post just start blowing up my phone and email.
Changing - sometimes.
Day 35 - Brooke
I want to start off saying we had Pappas Bros. for dinner and it was known that I would go over, however I did pretty good considering what Lee did :) haha AND what I normally would have done.
CFA Salad - 340
MC D's Parfait - 160
8 oz Steak - 480
Ceasar Salad - 220
Potatoes with Cheese - 200
Wine - 150
6 Bites of Cheese cake w/ strawberries - 250
TOTAL = 1800
CFA Salad - 340
MC D's Parfait - 160
8 oz Steak - 480
Ceasar Salad - 220
Potatoes with Cheese - 200
Wine - 150
6 Bites of Cheese cake w/ strawberries - 250
TOTAL = 1800
Day 36A - Amber
Just finished a Body Pump class consisting of almost an hour of power lifting and weights. Fatigued doesn't even begin to express how weak I feel right now!! My whole body is trembling from the exertion.
Love it.
Love it.
Day 34 and 35 - Lee
No idea why I didn't update yesterday, I was already in here for my weight. But here goes:
Day 34
Breakfast - 2 Donuts (they were free, and free donuts are my kryptonite) - 460 calories
Lunch - Oven Roasted Chicken Subway - 760 calories
Dinner - 2 PB and J sandwiches and 150 calories of chips - 850 calories (2070 Total Calories)
Day 35
Breakfast - 2 Donuts (See above) - 460 calories
Lunch - 6 inch meatball sub from Subway and chips- 860 calories
Dinner - It was Pappa's so it wasn't pretty. 16 ounce Ribeye 1120, Potatoes 150 calories (I didn't eat a lot), cheescake 500 calories - 1770 (3090 Total Calories)
Okay, 2 poor days in a row. But I will do better today. About to have a 140 calorie nutri grain bar for breakfast and will eat healthy at lunch. Maybe, dare I say it??? A Salad.
Day 34
Breakfast - 2 Donuts (they were free, and free donuts are my kryptonite) - 460 calories
Lunch - Oven Roasted Chicken Subway - 760 calories
Dinner - 2 PB and J sandwiches and 150 calories of chips - 850 calories (2070 Total Calories)
Day 35
Breakfast - 2 Donuts (See above) - 460 calories
Lunch - 6 inch meatball sub from Subway and chips- 860 calories
Dinner - It was Pappa's so it wasn't pretty. 16 ounce Ribeye 1120, Potatoes 150 calories (I didn't eat a lot), cheescake 500 calories - 1770 (3090 Total Calories)
Okay, 2 poor days in a row. But I will do better today. About to have a 140 calorie nutri grain bar for breakfast and will eat healthy at lunch. Maybe, dare I say it??? A Salad.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Day 35B - AMber
I propose I had around 2200, but might have overdosed a little tonight. Homemade black bean hummus dip and whole grain chips, but I wasn't able to see how much I ate or how much the calories were. I would like to calculate it tomorrow. Maybe I shall revise my calories for today??
Day 35A - Amber
Starting the Day off decent. Unfortunately only got about 4.5 hours of sleep last night. BUT I went to swim first thing this morning. I prayed God would help me push myself hard and really work it.
5 minute warm-up. then I said You WILL swim 5 there and back laps non stop. And I did mostly, GOSH it was hard. Then I said to myself: you WILL Kickboard it3 there and back laps. And I did. AND boy were my legs screaming at the end. Then on the verge of throwing up, I told myslef I would swim until it got to 35 minutes, (probably like 8 minutes total) with the bouy working on my arm technique. The last m8inute I was ready to quit. I stopped, then I was like NO!! STOP WUSSING OUT, DO IT!! So I finished the last minute with some breastroke really concentrating on my arms.
Feeling good!! Now it's of to domestic engineering....ie: laundry, house cleaning, food prepping etc. Yes you can say it, I'm spoiled. Either way. Today was great. Looking forward to a ton of weights and/or toning tomorrow. Today I will venture 2000 calories with plenty of veggies and protein.
5 minute warm-up. then I said You WILL swim 5 there and back laps non stop. And I did mostly, GOSH it was hard. Then I said to myself: you WILL Kickboard it3 there and back laps. And I did. AND boy were my legs screaming at the end. Then on the verge of throwing up, I told myslef I would swim until it got to 35 minutes, (probably like 8 minutes total) with the bouy working on my arm technique. The last m8inute I was ready to quit. I stopped, then I was like NO!! STOP WUSSING OUT, DO IT!! So I finished the last minute with some breastroke really concentrating on my arms.
Feeling good!! Now it's of to domestic engineering....ie: laundry, house cleaning, food prepping etc. Yes you can say it, I'm spoiled. Either way. Today was great. Looking forward to a ton of weights and/or toning tomorrow. Today I will venture 2000 calories with plenty of veggies and protein.
Week 5 Weigh IN - Amber
Back to 142.4 lbs. lol That's OK.I"ll measure myself June 7th and see how the inches are doing, since I'm trying to lose fat and gain muscle.
Day 34 -Amber
No exercise today. 1790 calories, Good for a day of no working out.
Need to get some groceries so I can have more veggies prolly had about 3 ot 4 servings today. 1 fruit. Plenty of water. It really helps to have a Nalgene bottle to carry with me.
I'll weigh in tomorrow. I had already drank coffee today so just pushed it to tomorrow.
Need to get some groceries so I can have more veggies prolly had about 3 ot 4 servings today. 1 fruit. Plenty of water. It really helps to have a Nalgene bottle to carry with me.
I'll weigh in tomorrow. I had already drank coffee today so just pushed it to tomorrow.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Day 34 - Brooke
Frosted Mini Wheats - 200
Grilled Chicken sandwich (one side of the bun only), with a side salad and vinegarette dressing - 400
Fish - 200
Rolls - 270
Granola Bar - 100
TOTAL = 1170
Even if I undershot my lunch I am still well under 1300 calories.
The last two weeks of cutting down to 1300 calories has been brutal. My head has been pounding, I have been grumpy and angry, HUNGRY and my energy level was VERY low.
I am proud to announce that after making it through the first 2 weeks of eating less, shrinking my stomach and being a very angry person I have come out the other side happy, relaxed, energetic, and full!!! I am not hungry anymore :) Anyone wanting to lose weight just know that the headaches and pain of eating less is only temporary, it DOES get easier.
Grilled Chicken sandwich (one side of the bun only), with a side salad and vinegarette dressing - 400
Fish - 200
Rolls - 270
Granola Bar - 100
TOTAL = 1170
Even if I undershot my lunch I am still well under 1300 calories.
The last two weeks of cutting down to 1300 calories has been brutal. My head has been pounding, I have been grumpy and angry, HUNGRY and my energy level was VERY low.
I am proud to announce that after making it through the first 2 weeks of eating less, shrinking my stomach and being a very angry person I have come out the other side happy, relaxed, energetic, and full!!! I am not hungry anymore :) Anyone wanting to lose weight just know that the headaches and pain of eating less is only temporary, it DOES get easier.
Week 6 Weigh In - Brooke
Weight today, 178. I lost .8 lbs Not too bad considering my pig out Thursday. I am hoping to drop a good 2-3 lbs this week, wish me luck!
Week 5 beginning weigh In - Lee
I was 259 on the dot this morning. Took WAY too long to get below 260, but I'm here again!!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Day 31, 32, 33
It was like the weekend just got worse and worse and worse!
Day 31: about 2200. Got in a decent water aerobics workout.
Day 32 (saturday) 2310...it's all my stupid nibbling, Nibble on Caleb's fries, nibble on Paula's jack Daniels chicken, eat bit of chocolate laying around...
Day 33: Heaven help Amber Kay Knoll: Probably 3000...I chalk up a lot of those calories on the cheese and nuts in my salads, and just plain giving up at the end of the day after arriving home from Houston. I actually had 2 salads and a soup today. But still just got a little out of control. And didn't feel like I cared much today toward the end. I'll have to be more careful of being tired at the end of the day and not having calories...cause then I don't care and eat whatever I want anyway.
Anyhoo, that's OK. It was a small success for not eating every piece of junk I saw this weekend. And a failure at controlling my tendency to nibble....maybe I need to get a little insulated bag that can fit in my purse to carry around veggies? Tomorrow's a new day and I thought I saw some quad definition in the mirror....now I'm pumped to work out more. HAHA
Day 31: about 2200. Got in a decent water aerobics workout.
Day 32 (saturday) 2310...it's all my stupid nibbling, Nibble on Caleb's fries, nibble on Paula's jack Daniels chicken, eat bit of chocolate laying around...
Day 33: Heaven help Amber Kay Knoll: Probably 3000...I chalk up a lot of those calories on the cheese and nuts in my salads, and just plain giving up at the end of the day after arriving home from Houston. I actually had 2 salads and a soup today. But still just got a little out of control. And didn't feel like I cared much today toward the end. I'll have to be more careful of being tired at the end of the day and not having calories...cause then I don't care and eat whatever I want anyway.
Anyhoo, that's OK. It was a small success for not eating every piece of junk I saw this weekend. And a failure at controlling my tendency to nibble....maybe I need to get a little insulated bag that can fit in my purse to carry around veggies? Tomorrow's a new day and I thought I saw some quad definition in the mirror....now I'm pumped to work out more. HAHA
Day 31, 32 and 33 - Lee
31
Breakfast - Nutri Grain Bar and rice krispie treat 340 calories
Lunch - Lobster Bisque and a roll - 700 calories
Dinner - Flounder and 2.5 rolls 700 calories (1740 Total Calories)
32
Breakfast - None
Lunch - Gringos Fajitas - 700 calories
Dinner - Fridays Steak and shrimp with a bit of mashed potatoes 1000 calories (1700 Total Calories)
33
Breakfast - 1 Donut 230 Calories
Lunch - 2 Fajitas 500 Calories, 200 calories chips and guacamole and 150 calories of angel food cake - 850 calories
Dinner - steak 400 calories, 150 calories mashed potatoes, 30 calories of green beans, ice pop 25 - 605 calories (1685 Total Calories)
Breakfast - Nutri Grain Bar and rice krispie treat 340 calories
Lunch - Lobster Bisque and a roll - 700 calories
Dinner - Flounder and 2.5 rolls 700 calories (1740 Total Calories)
32
Breakfast - None
Lunch - Gringos Fajitas - 700 calories
Dinner - Fridays Steak and shrimp with a bit of mashed potatoes 1000 calories (1700 Total Calories)
33
Breakfast - 1 Donut 230 Calories
Lunch - 2 Fajitas 500 Calories, 200 calories chips and guacamole and 150 calories of angel food cake - 850 calories
Dinner - steak 400 calories, 150 calories mashed potatoes, 30 calories of green beans, ice pop 25 - 605 calories (1685 Total Calories)
Day 33 - Brooke (I'm all alone)
Anyone out there? lol
No breakfast, I just didn't even think about it.
Lunch - 2 fajitas 500, Guacamole w/ chips 300, strawberry shortcake 150
Dinner - steak 170, green beans 30, mashed potatoes 50
TOTAL = 1200
I thought I was toast after eating so much at lunch, but we did good for dinner and I didn't eat too much because I was still pretty full so all in all it was a good day.
No breakfast, I just didn't even think about it.
Lunch - 2 fajitas 500, Guacamole w/ chips 300, strawberry shortcake 150
Dinner - steak 170, green beans 30, mashed potatoes 50
TOTAL = 1200
I thought I was toast after eating so much at lunch, but we did good for dinner and I didn't eat too much because I was still pretty full so all in all it was a good day.
Day 32 - Brooke
Because of my bad meal this week I have been struggling to get back down to 178, and I did today! Finally...I am hoping to lose another lb today .. wish me luck!
Breakfast - none, I slept in :)
Lunch - Gringos shrimp & Avocado salad with less than a tsp of BBQ ranch. A few chips (4) and some green sauce - 500
Dinner - Friday's Sante Fe Chicken Salad (minus beans) with grilled chicken, cheese, avocado, corn, tortilla strips, and 3 TBSP ranch - 650 (too much ranch)
Bite of icecream sundae - 50
Bite of fried cheese - 20
For those that ate at TGI Friday's last night with me here is the nutritional info http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/search.php?q=&b=TGIFriday's&so=&page=1Friday's&so=&page=1
TOTAL = 1220
I was really really full after those meals and I am surprised at how little I did eat and still felt full.
Breakfast - none, I slept in :)
Lunch - Gringos shrimp & Avocado salad with less than a tsp of BBQ ranch. A few chips (4) and some green sauce - 500
Dinner - Friday's Sante Fe Chicken Salad (minus beans) with grilled chicken, cheese, avocado, corn, tortilla strips, and 3 TBSP ranch - 650 (too much ranch)
Bite of icecream sundae - 50
Bite of fried cheese - 20
For those that ate at TGI Friday's last night with me here is the nutritional info http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/search.php?q=&b=TGIFriday's&so=&page=1Friday's&so=&page=1
TOTAL = 1220
I was really really full after those meals and I am surprised at how little I did eat and still felt full.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Day 31 - Brooke
2 blueberry eggo waffles - 190
Salad w/ raisins, almonds & rasberry vinegarette - 460
Flounder - 200
2 Rolls - 375
TOTAL = 1225
Today was a very easy day of eating at home. Nothing but healthy food here, nothing but healthy food going into my body :) woohoo!
Salad w/ raisins, almonds & rasberry vinegarette - 460
Flounder - 200
2 Rolls - 375
TOTAL = 1225
Today was a very easy day of eating at home. Nothing but healthy food here, nothing but healthy food going into my body :) woohoo!
Day 30 - Lee
Breakfast - None, just didn't get to it
Lunch - Baked potato with some chopped beef - 750 calories
Dinner - 4 shrimp tacos, they are small and have onions and just a little cheese - 800 calories
1550 calories, call it 1600 in case I'm underestimating
Lunch - Baked potato with some chopped beef - 750 calories
Dinner - 4 shrimp tacos, they are small and have onions and just a little cheese - 800 calories
1550 calories, call it 1600 in case I'm underestimating
MAy 7th - Official Month 1 Measurements
I don't have measurements from April 7th...the closest date to that is March 22 - 2 weeks prior to starting the blog, and up to that point I really wasn't practicing wholesome eating or much exercise at all. So, it still works.
3/22/2010 measurements: Bust:38.5-39 Waist:30 Hips:42 Thigh:24
5/7/2010 measurements: Bust:37 Waist:29 Hips:41.5 Thigh:23.5
3/22/2010 measurements: Bust:38.5-39 Waist:30 Hips:42 Thigh:24
5/7/2010 measurements: Bust:37 Waist:29 Hips:41.5 Thigh:23.5
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Day 30 -Amber
***OK...C"mon Paula, and Lee, (but since you posted recently you get credit) Remember this subtitle "Time to stop making excuses and do the right thing."? Where's your posts and Lee where are the veggies/fruits and whole grains? Seriously....you can't subtitle your blog that and then not step up. Is this really your best? :-( Losing weight is great....but so is your health. I thought this was all about lifestyle changes? Here's your accountability....time to "do the right thing."
Day 30: Swam for 35 minutes or so plus a warm up. I did a some laps as fast as I could, and started to set minimum swim distances since I really am trying to get my endurance higher. (It's easy to focus on technique too much and not get the best workout) Calories are at:1939 - this is fine since it's a workout day (esp after what the personal trainer told me) (workout days I should be eating 1800-2100 depending on how much i burn of working out...my goals is to be usually in the 1800 and 1900's now) Plenty of water, 4-5 veggies, 2 fruits, and lots of protein and whole grains. Tomorrow morning one more swim and hopefully a Saturday walk or toning stuff with Aunt Lolly. RIGHT!??
C'mon peeps....it's only day 30 things should be getting easier. Anyone?
Day 30: Swam for 35 minutes or so plus a warm up. I did a some laps as fast as I could, and started to set minimum swim distances since I really am trying to get my endurance higher. (It's easy to focus on technique too much and not get the best workout) Calories are at:1939 - this is fine since it's a workout day (esp after what the personal trainer told me) (workout days I should be eating 1800-2100 depending on how much i burn of working out...my goals is to be usually in the 1800 and 1900's now) Plenty of water, 4-5 veggies, 2 fruits, and lots of protein and whole grains. Tomorrow morning one more swim and hopefully a Saturday walk or toning stuff with Aunt Lolly. RIGHT!??
C'mon peeps....it's only day 30 things should be getting easier. Anyone?
Day 30 - Brooke
Day 30!! Really? WOW!
Today was a much better day.
salad w/ rasberry vinegarette - 300
granola bar - 100
trail mix - 300
salad with chicken and lite ranch 450
roll - 150
TOTAL = 1300
I would not have eaten the trail mix if I did not feel like I was going to puke after lunch. I don't know why, but I think I had a migraine. Bad headache, nausea, sensitive to light. BUT it went away and then I sat in meetings all afternoon.
I get to work from home tomorrow, perhaps I can eat really good since I will be home.
Today was a much better day.
salad w/ rasberry vinegarette - 300
granola bar - 100
trail mix - 300
salad with chicken and lite ranch 450
roll - 150
TOTAL = 1300
I would not have eaten the trail mix if I did not feel like I was going to puke after lunch. I don't know why, but I think I had a migraine. Bad headache, nausea, sensitive to light. BUT it went away and then I sat in meetings all afternoon.
I get to work from home tomorrow, perhaps I can eat really good since I will be home.
Day 29 - Lee
Breakfast - 190 calories of peanut butter crackers (190 Total Calories)
Lunch - 1 chicken fajita, 250 calories, 1 beef fajita 300 calories - 550 Calories (740 Total Calories)
Dinner - Wendy's Spicy Chicken - 470 calories, small frosty (my throat is killing me) 310 calories, definitely didn't think it was that much - 780 calories total (1620 Total Calories)
So I did better yesterday, not perfect food types, but better in general
Lunch - 1 chicken fajita, 250 calories, 1 beef fajita 300 calories - 550 Calories (740 Total Calories)
Dinner - Wendy's Spicy Chicken - 470 calories, small frosty (my throat is killing me) 310 calories, definitely didn't think it was that much - 780 calories total (1620 Total Calories)
So I did better yesterday, not perfect food types, but better in general
Steve been busy and weighed in on bad scale
Sorry haven't posted in a while. Been eating right. It's becoming more of a habit. No fat attacks, under 1300 the norm. biking and stretching. gone to stretching a few times a day wherever I have time and the inclination. Been busy searching the house in Galveston and doctor's appointments. Weighed in on a really old scale at TIRR yesterday and it said 230 which I know can't be right. I will weigh in on UTMB's scales tomorrow and we'll see. If anything I've lost a few more pounds, not gained. If I am gaining it's due to muscle weighs more than fat or something.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Day 29 - Amber
Got some weight lifting and toning done for my legs and core today. Also, ate my new goal of about 1800 or so (give or take depending on the day and the workout) Got plenty of protein I think, about 4 veggies, 2 fruits, plenty of water. Today was a good day - I really need to work on packing snacks though, I went hungry for a while during a meeting and realized I haven't been prepping. Otherwise, here's to a good day. :-)
Day 29 - Brooke
TOTAL = 1900 ---- FAIL
Frosted Mini Wheats - 200
Chips and creamy jalepeno sauce - 300
Chicken Soft Tacos - 400
Side Salad - 30
Lots of crackers w/ cheese and meat - 500
Fruit - 100
Crackers and Dip - 100
Pasta - 50
Angel Food Cake and coolwhip - 100
Extra Crap - 120 (in case I low balled the above)
UGH! Girls night got me bad!
Frosted Mini Wheats - 200
Chips and creamy jalepeno sauce - 300
Chicken Soft Tacos - 400
Side Salad - 30
Lots of crackers w/ cheese and meat - 500
Fruit - 100
Crackers and Dip - 100
Pasta - 50
Angel Food Cake and coolwhip - 100
Extra Crap - 120 (in case I low balled the above)
UGH! Girls night got me bad!
Day 28 - Lee
I'm going to do better about getting these up each morning. This was my idea (with Paula) and I've been failing
Breakfast - half an apple and some fruit snack - 350
Lunch - Grilled shrimp poboy and 4 onion rings - 600 calories
Dinner - 12 ounce ribeye, green beans, half of a baked potato and the killer 4 rolls 2100 calories, I think that's pretty accurate
Dessert - 3 bites of cake - Guessing 100 calories
Total Calories - pathetic 3150. That simply won't happen again after next Tuesday
My knee is in bad shape, so no more working out for a while. I have to be eating perfectly. That's just the way it is. I've done it before, I can do it again and will
Breakfast - half an apple and some fruit snack - 350
Lunch - Grilled shrimp poboy and 4 onion rings - 600 calories
Dinner - 12 ounce ribeye, green beans, half of a baked potato and the killer 4 rolls 2100 calories, I think that's pretty accurate
Dessert - 3 bites of cake - Guessing 100 calories
Total Calories - pathetic 3150. That simply won't happen again after next Tuesday
My knee is in bad shape, so no more working out for a while. I have to be eating perfectly. That's just the way it is. I've done it before, I can do it again and will
Day 28 - Amber
Calories: 1500 maybe a bit less since i didn't eat all my Subway. Only 3 or 4 veggies. 1 fruit. Plenty of water.....yada yada. This bigger news is: I met with a Personal Trainer today. My body fat percentage is 30%. Not good. That's actually enough to be considered overfat, for my age and height, etc. He also told me I'm actually taking in too few calories if I want to be building muscle (and we're not talking body builder muscle. I'm talking just muscle to support my joints...toning). Because based on 1500 with working out I am going to be burning of my lean muscle, too. Not good.
So, now that I've a least been attempting 1500 for a while I'm gonna bump up to 1800. And maybe makeup the calories I burn on the day I workout....not sure yet. And now that I know my body fat percentage. I'm gonna change my stance (as long as everyone doesn't freak too much). If I don't lose 10 pounds, no big deal, but I want my body fat percentage back to 18% (where it was when I first entered college...I think it's possible to do in a year)
We talked mainly nutrition, and he said something, that, even with the way I eat affected me. He said building muscle and losing fat has a lot to do with what I'm putting into my body too. If I continue to stick with plenty of protein (beans, nuts, leans meets, and certain types of dairy) and eat whole grains, and my veggies and fruits I'll be on a better track than if I was eating refined white starches all the time, and not much protein etc. So I'm gonna go ahead and try to get a bit more on the regimen he recommends and see how it goes for a month or 2. Even if I were at weight 135 and not 139/142. I still would be maintaining my weight with about 1900-2100 calories a day. The trick is, now that I will eat a few more calories, choosing more pure foods, and not crap.
So, now that I've a least been attempting 1500 for a while I'm gonna bump up to 1800. And maybe makeup the calories I burn on the day I workout....not sure yet. And now that I know my body fat percentage. I'm gonna change my stance (as long as everyone doesn't freak too much). If I don't lose 10 pounds, no big deal, but I want my body fat percentage back to 18% (where it was when I first entered college...I think it's possible to do in a year)
We talked mainly nutrition, and he said something, that, even with the way I eat affected me. He said building muscle and losing fat has a lot to do with what I'm putting into my body too. If I continue to stick with plenty of protein (beans, nuts, leans meets, and certain types of dairy) and eat whole grains, and my veggies and fruits I'll be on a better track than if I was eating refined white starches all the time, and not much protein etc. So I'm gonna go ahead and try to get a bit more on the regimen he recommends and see how it goes for a month or 2. Even if I were at weight 135 and not 139/142. I still would be maintaining my weight with about 1900-2100 calories a day. The trick is, now that I will eat a few more calories, choosing more pure foods, and not crap.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Day 28 - Brooke
Frosted Mini Wheats - 200
Seafood Salad w/ small piece of bread - 400
Grilled chicken salad - 400
Roll w/ butter - 250
3 small bites of cake - 50
TOTAL = 1300
I am doing pretty good considering there are birthday's, holiday's, eating out, food food cake, food, etc all around me. Man it's tough to lose weight. I can do it!!!
Seafood Salad w/ small piece of bread - 400
Grilled chicken salad - 400
Roll w/ butter - 250
3 small bites of cake - 50
TOTAL = 1300
I am doing pretty good considering there are birthday's, holiday's, eating out, food food cake, food, etc all around me. Man it's tough to lose weight. I can do it!!!
Day 27 - Amber
Total 1527. Went to Gold's and swam for around 35 minutes. Had about 4 veggies...but my homemade pizza had an array for veggies too..so maybe 5, it was just one slice though. 1 fruit. Plenty of water.
Where are the weigh ins?
I am waiting for everyone's weigh in so I can finish the chart...where is it?? And what happened to posting everyday Paula? lol
Monday, May 3, 2010
Day 27 - Brooke
Shredded Mini Wheats - 200
2 Arby's JR. Beef w/ cheese - 440
Mc D's Parfait - 160
Tilapia w/ shrimp, crab buttery sauce, green beans - 350
Small piece of bread w/ butter - 150
TOTAL = 1300
Did pretty good, feeling a little hungry, adjusting to 1300 calories sucks!
2 Arby's JR. Beef w/ cheese - 440
Mc D's Parfait - 160
Tilapia w/ shrimp, crab buttery sauce, green beans - 350
Small piece of bread w/ butter - 150
TOTAL = 1300
Did pretty good, feeling a little hungry, adjusting to 1300 calories sucks!
Day 27 - Lee
Breakfast - 260 calories of oatmeal with milk, I really didn't taste the difference so i'll make it with boiling water next time
Lunch - Shrimp Diablo, 540 calories guestimated. I ate very little of the linguini and the sauce is tomato based with 7 medium shrimp. I might be over guessing, but I think I've been underguessing lately and I'm going to try and either bed dead on or over. (800 Total Calories)
Dinner - Going to Pappadeaux's for the first day back to work celebration. I'll be having shrimp and gumbo
Lunch - Shrimp Diablo, 540 calories guestimated. I ate very little of the linguini and the sauce is tomato based with 7 medium shrimp. I might be over guessing, but I think I've been underguessing lately and I'm going to try and either bed dead on or over. (800 Total Calories)
Dinner - Going to Pappadeaux's for the first day back to work celebration. I'll be having shrimp and gumbo
Weigh-In WeeK 4 - Amber
Not surprisingly, after no dinner last night and tons of water I'm at a 139.2. Feeling glad but wondering if that's gonna go up by next Monday. Eh...I"ll stay in the here and now. :-) I exercised 4 times last week and did a few weights, I'm glad about that. And I'll be getting a Gold's gym membership this week.
Measurements after 25 days of lifestyle changes:
3/22/2010 measurements: Bust:38.5-39 Waist:30 Hips:42 Thigh:24
4/26/2010 measurements: Bust:37.25(or so) Waist:29 Hips:41.5 Thigh:23.75
Still waiting for my hips and thighs to get in gear with the rest of my body...luckily in the past I don't lose all the weight just in the chest, it usually comes from everywhere. But as is true for most women it seems, the chest is the 1st thing to go. Ha! Either way, this starts a new week to make good choices.
Thanks everyone for the accountability.
Measurements after 25 days of lifestyle changes:
3/22/2010 measurements: Bust:38.5-39 Waist:30 Hips:42 Thigh:24
4/26/2010 measurements: Bust:37.25(or so) Waist:29 Hips:41.5 Thigh:23.75
Still waiting for my hips and thighs to get in gear with the rest of my body...luckily in the past I don't lose all the weight just in the chest, it usually comes from everywhere. But as is true for most women it seems, the chest is the 1st thing to go. Ha! Either way, this starts a new week to make good choices.
Thanks everyone for the accountability.
Week 5 Weigh In - Brooke
Today I weigh 178.8 .. woohoo! I lost 1.4lbs. I wish it was more, but I will take it. For me any weight loss is a success because even just 1 lb a week will only take me 30 weeks to lose what I want. That is less than a year and I can do that for sure! Throw in a few 2 lb weeks and it may only be 20 weeks!!
So glad this group was started, it has really helped me to get back on track!
So glad this group was started, it has really helped me to get back on track!
Day 26-Amber
Had a set back today...I misunderstood what was for lunch it was Pizza and turkey legs. (We were working at a community service carnival put on for Women's Job Corp...anyway...it was a through lunch thing). I prepperd myself with some almonds, grapes and a granola bar. Ate my almonds and didn't drink near as much water as I should have. By the time lunch rolled around I was starving. Here's what I had...and my proposed calories for each:
A couple bites of Pappa Murphy's sausage pizza(i thought enough to be 1.5 small slices: 350
Maybe 1/8 of a hotdog (I was nibbling on the 2 yr old's food while she ate in my lap): 59 calories
Couple of bites of dessert pizza - only the tops: 200?
Probably 1.5oz mixed cheeses:170
1tbs Ranch dressing on my salad:74
Pringles: 175
Less than half a grape juice juice box: 64
This plus my breakfast plus my almonds landed me at 1586 or so!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT!!!????
So guess what I did for dinner...fasted. I'm so angry at myself!! And tired. I just got home, it's midnight and I'm fighting the urge to eat a granola bar.
I did however, have 2 bites of cheese and 1 of pasta from lasagna, and 1 bite of chocolate cake with frosting and a lick of frosting. Not trying to be anal...but today has been a day of counting and recounting and trying to figure out how much I ate.
I really don't know if I overestimated for lunch, and how much my dinner bites were. I guess I'm just really angry about purposely not eating a whole darn hot dog at lunch, but throughout managing to still eat my whole days worth of calories by just nibbling.
WHY....yet again I find another way NOT to do things. PRE-PORTION. Do not nibble. Dangit.
I think tomorrow's weigh in will be low...but I'm still mad...maybe I'm mainly mad that I didn't eat dinner. :-( I really am such a baby. Good thing it's Sunday and the weekend is over. HA!
A couple bites of Pappa Murphy's sausage pizza(i thought enough to be 1.5 small slices: 350
Maybe 1/8 of a hotdog (I was nibbling on the 2 yr old's food while she ate in my lap): 59 calories
Couple of bites of dessert pizza - only the tops: 200?
Probably 1.5oz mixed cheeses:170
1tbs Ranch dressing on my salad:74
Pringles: 175
Less than half a grape juice juice box: 64
This plus my breakfast plus my almonds landed me at 1586 or so!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAT!!!????
So guess what I did for dinner...fasted. I'm so angry at myself!! And tired. I just got home, it's midnight and I'm fighting the urge to eat a granola bar.
I did however, have 2 bites of cheese and 1 of pasta from lasagna, and 1 bite of chocolate cake with frosting and a lick of frosting. Not trying to be anal...but today has been a day of counting and recounting and trying to figure out how much I ate.
I really don't know if I overestimated for lunch, and how much my dinner bites were. I guess I'm just really angry about purposely not eating a whole darn hot dog at lunch, but throughout managing to still eat my whole days worth of calories by just nibbling.
WHY....yet again I find another way NOT to do things. PRE-PORTION. Do not nibble. Dangit.
I think tomorrow's weigh in will be low...but I'm still mad...maybe I'm mainly mad that I didn't eat dinner. :-( I really am such a baby. Good thing it's Sunday and the weekend is over. HA!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Day 26 - Brooke
Sunday was conquered!
Frosted Mini Wheats - 200
Subway 6 inch with chips - 540
Steak - 200
Shrimp - 30
Salad - 150
Roll - 180
TOTAL = 1300
It was a pretty good day overall. I am praying for some low numbers tomorrow!!! Come on scale, be my friend :)
Frosted Mini Wheats - 200
Subway 6 inch with chips - 540
Steak - 200
Shrimp - 30
Salad - 150
Roll - 180
TOTAL = 1300
It was a pretty good day overall. I am praying for some low numbers tomorrow!!! Come on scale, be my friend :)
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Day 35 -Amber
I ate some double dipped chocolate coconut almonds today....and accidentally was counting them as 10 calories a piece when they were more like 20. However I went back and recounted correctly and gave up my pudding tonight landing me at a supposed 1507. I think it's correct...but not sure.
Went walking in the park trails today, too. We were teaching Emmie to walk through the water. It was good low key exercise with lots of hills. Side note: Emmie crawled on top of a rock then was too scared to get in the water so she started howling bloody murder. One lady even came by to see who was torturing their dog so cruelly. Then Emmie screeched and tore off away from this lady's dog and tripped on her leash and rolled into the rocks and water. Poor dog. She's such a baby.
I'd like to do that more, it's was fun and active. :-) Anyway, one more day tp this weekend. Sunday's the hardest...doing a service project tomorrow with BBQ provided and potluck with my girls in the evening spaghetti...not sure how to keep those calories down...lots of water?
Went walking in the park trails today, too. We were teaching Emmie to walk through the water. It was good low key exercise with lots of hills. Side note: Emmie crawled on top of a rock then was too scared to get in the water so she started howling bloody murder. One lady even came by to see who was torturing their dog so cruelly. Then Emmie screeched and tore off away from this lady's dog and tripped on her leash and rolled into the rocks and water. Poor dog. She's such a baby.
I'd like to do that more, it's was fun and active. :-) Anyway, one more day tp this weekend. Sunday's the hardest...doing a service project tomorrow with BBQ provided and potluck with my girls in the evening spaghetti...not sure how to keep those calories down...lots of water?
Day 25 - Paula - Leave a little for the evening
So to finish out yesterday I had 2 tangeloes and some eggs when I got home - for a total of 1125.
Today breakfast almost kicked my butt - it was delicious but high - a breakfast sandwich, which I could not finish for 688. Wow that was an awesome sandwich. So for lunch at the tea party - a wrap with chicken and a couple of bites of german chocolate cake for a total of 385. Currently sitting at 1013 - I think I might have some popcorn.
Changing one bag of 100 calorie popcorn at a time.
Today breakfast almost kicked my butt - it was delicious but high - a breakfast sandwich, which I could not finish for 688. Wow that was an awesome sandwich. So for lunch at the tea party - a wrap with chicken and a couple of bites of german chocolate cake for a total of 385. Currently sitting at 1013 - I think I might have some popcorn.
Changing one bag of 100 calorie popcorn at a time.
Day 25 - Brooke
Today started great and got worse, but overall I still did good. I just really thought I was going to be lower.
Breakfast - 1 blueberry muffin with a tiny bit of butter 170
Lunch - Sandwich with turkey, cheese and honey mustard and orange - 300
Tea Time Party - wrap with chicken and 2 bites cheesecake and 3 bites german chocolate cake - 400
Dinner - Gringo's beef fajita with cheese and guac, guac and 4 chips, 4 chips and salsa, 1/2 tortilla - 500
TOTAL = 1370
I did want to shoot for below 1400 this week and then go with 1300 and less the rest of the time, so I guess that's good. I should have skipped those bites of dessert but at least I didn't eat an entire piece of either! And I pulled off most of the tortilla from my wrap. I could have over-counted the calories today, but better to over count than under count for sure!
Good night skinny people!
Breakfast - 1 blueberry muffin with a tiny bit of butter 170
Lunch - Sandwich with turkey, cheese and honey mustard and orange - 300
Tea Time Party - wrap with chicken and 2 bites cheesecake and 3 bites german chocolate cake - 400
Dinner - Gringo's beef fajita with cheese and guac, guac and 4 chips, 4 chips and salsa, 1/2 tortilla - 500
TOTAL = 1370
I did want to shoot for below 1400 this week and then go with 1300 and less the rest of the time, so I guess that's good. I should have skipped those bites of dessert but at least I didn't eat an entire piece of either! And I pulled off most of the tortilla from my wrap. I could have over-counted the calories today, but better to over count than under count for sure!
Good night skinny people!
Day 25 - Lee
Breakfast - I slept in so didn't eat until an early lunch
Lunch - Roast Beef Sandwich and PB&J Sandwich - 750 calories
Dinner- I think we're having some steak and mashed potatoes tonight
Lunch - Roast Beef Sandwich and PB&J Sandwich - 750 calories
Dinner- I think we're having some steak and mashed potatoes tonight
Day 24 - Lee
No breakfast, got caught up as usual
Lunch - Tan Tan, the greatest place ever. Beef Scallions, walnut shrimp, and sqiud. Roughly 1100 calories just gathering since it as a bit of each with some rice.
Dinner- 750 calories of subway oven roasted chicken - (1850 Total Calories)
I did pretty well though the W on my keyboard is angering me right now.
Steve's good friday
Went in to Galveston to look at houses, after only eating 2 poached eggs and toast, 240. Missed lunch but met Robin for early dinner at Tortuga's which was pretty good. We haven't been there before, over on 60th and seawall. Split fajitas for one and forewent the queso, guac and such for the good stuff and a few chips with salsa and a few dips into her queso, but not my usual half the bowl full. I guess it was about 600 or less. 2x 100 cal snacks, assorted walnuts and chocolate,say 150, and 1 cup shredded wheat. Toatl 1390 but probably less. I tend to guess more than less when left to guess. Still not bad for a day out and about. Did my stretches but not the bike as I was driving a lot.
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