Every other Monday, I will add a new "goal" and give it 2 weeks to become a habit. So, right now, my goals are no diet coke and still no coffee. Next goal I want to obtain is NO baked chips. I eat them to much. Every now and again is great....but I probably buy a bag of baked chips a week and eat them all by myself (NOT GOOD!). So, if I can keep to eating chips at restaurants only...I will be good to go!
EXERCISE
15 mins on treadmill - 10 min walk = 25 mins (morning)
20 mins on treadmill (afternoon)
FOOD
Nature's Path peanutbutter cereal w/soymilk *breakfast*
grapes, slice of cheese, 100calpack of nuts *snack*
2 morningstar farms corndogs, organic yogurt *lunch*
1 kashi golean bar *snack*
Nature's Path peanutbutter cereal w/soymilk *dinner*
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Boring Monday ~ Jamie
Today we stayed home all day. We are working on Potty training my youngest. So we could not go anywhere. Then it rained for about an hour which was a nice change. The yards needed it. it has been so hot!. So then it was too muddy for the girls to go out in the back. They have been bugging me all day to do something "fun". Why do children feel the need to be entertained everyday?
Input:
1 piece of wheat toast with that special olive oil butter
Arizona tea with water
Mac and Cheese
Left over boneless beef ribs
Mexican Chicken Casserole
Output:
36 minutes of Wii Fit Yoga and Strength Training
30 minutes of Wii Fit Free Step (3315 Steps. I caught it not counting my side to side steps again Grrr!)
Input:
1 piece of wheat toast with that special olive oil butter
Arizona tea with water
Mac and Cheese
Left over boneless beef ribs
Mexican Chicken Casserole
Output:
36 minutes of Wii Fit Yoga and Strength Training
30 minutes of Wii Fit Free Step (3315 Steps. I caught it not counting my side to side steps again Grrr!)
Monday Goals: angie
Goal this week: NO DIET COKE! (btw, I'm on Day 22 of NO COFFEE). Getting the sugar (all sugars besides natural sugars in foods like fruit, etc) out of my diet will be a slow process. I'm just going to work on one thing at a time. I feel like the coffee thing is >< that close to be totally handled :) Now to get rid of my occational diet coke thing. I tend to get one while I'm out and never finish them. Why? Because they are GROSS lol, but its the only drink besides water I feel like I can handle right now (calorie wise). I was super tired this morning, so skipped working out. I know I need to give myself a break at least once a week, so today was it!
EXERCISE
No exercise today :(
FOOD
kashi cereal soymilk *breakfast*
watermelon *snack*
black beans, cheese, baked chips *lunch*
baked chips n cheese *bad snack*
1/2 glass of wine, yogurt *snack*
peanutbutter/jelly sandwich *dinner*
EXERCISE
No exercise today :(
FOOD
kashi cereal soymilk *breakfast*
watermelon *snack*
black beans, cheese, baked chips *lunch*
baked chips n cheese *bad snack*
1/2 glass of wine, yogurt *snack*
peanutbutter/jelly sandwich *dinner*
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Swimming Sunday
We swam for awhile this afternoon. After getting hit by a football for the third time, I decided it was time to go. Ugh!
Input:
Cheeseburger with Avocado
Curly Fries
Iced Tea
Boneless Beef Ribs
Twice baked Potatoes
Corn on the Cob
Arizona Iced Tea with water
Output:
30 minutes of Wii Fit Free Step (3231 Steps...so I lost my 30 minutes. When I finish my step I leave it on and walk around the house, do some stretches, etc. for a cool down. Sometimes I come back and record my steps, sometimes I don't. Today we headed out to go swimming, so I did not record my steps yet. Later tonight I turned it back on like I always do but this time I hit the board power button and the remote button at the same exact time. Somehow it reset the game and I lost my 30 minutes. I am so frustrated. I saw the number of steps earlier, so I knew that, but I am sad I lost those minutes for my total records.)
Swimming for 90 minutes (45 minutes toward challenge)
Input:
Cheeseburger with Avocado
Curly Fries
Iced Tea
Boneless Beef Ribs
Twice baked Potatoes
Corn on the Cob
Arizona Iced Tea with water
Output:
30 minutes of Wii Fit Free Step (3231 Steps...so I lost my 30 minutes. When I finish my step I leave it on and walk around the house, do some stretches, etc. for a cool down. Sometimes I come back and record my steps, sometimes I don't. Today we headed out to go swimming, so I did not record my steps yet. Later tonight I turned it back on like I always do but this time I hit the board power button and the remote button at the same exact time. Somehow it reset the game and I lost my 30 minutes. I am so frustrated. I saw the number of steps earlier, so I knew that, but I am sad I lost those minutes for my total records.)
Swimming for 90 minutes (45 minutes toward challenge)
Sunday Sweating: angie
Why do I live in Texas? I don't like to melt everytime I step outside. I cut open a watermelon this evening for us and it was SO darn good!! oh my gosh!! YUM!!
45 mins of EXERCISE
15 mins on treadmill (morning)
30 mins on treadmill (evening)
misc LEG exercises
FOOD
kashi cereal soymilk *breakfast*
no snack - was at church
baked potato/cheese/sourcream diet coke *lunch*
baked chips/cheese, meuseli (sp?) *snack*
black bean patty/bun/cheese *dinner*
watermelon (LOTS of it lol) *snack*
45 mins of EXERCISE
15 mins on treadmill (morning)
30 mins on treadmill (evening)
misc LEG exercises
FOOD
kashi cereal soymilk *breakfast*
no snack - was at church
baked potato/cheese/sourcream diet coke *lunch*
baked chips/cheese, meuseli (sp?) *snack*
black bean patty/bun/cheese *dinner*
watermelon (LOTS of it lol) *snack*
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Super Saturday
Ok, nothing "Super" about it, but it sounded good. I have got the cleaning bug. I have been cleaning ALL day. I also have a little tummy bug, so Steve says I must REALLY be sick with all the cleaning I have been doing. He doesn't like me sick sick, but he could handle all this cleaning more. LOL
Input:
One itty bitty mini blueberry muffin
Some cheese fries
Chips and queso
Water with lemon
Spaghetti with meat sauce and Edemame
Arizona Green Tea with Water (Yes, I water down everything)
Output:
30 minutes of Wii Free Step (3361 Steps)
75 minutes of swimming (37.5 towards challenge)
Input:
One itty bitty mini blueberry muffin
Some cheese fries
Chips and queso
Water with lemon
Spaghetti with meat sauce and Edemame
Arizona Green Tea with Water (Yes, I water down everything)
Output:
30 minutes of Wii Free Step (3361 Steps)
75 minutes of swimming (37.5 towards challenge)
Saturday!! angie
After really skimping two days in a row on exercise, I got up this morning and did 30 mins on the treadmill (running some of the time). I have to take it easy on the running or my knee will be paying for it BIG time. I had an injury as a child that will always keep me from full out running instead of walking :( which sucks...because I know if I can build myself up to running, the weight would melt off. Oh well....baby steps! The scales showed a tiny tiny drop this morning, so I was happy and motivated. Nearing the end of my cycle, so that makes me happpppy too!
50 mins of EXERCISE
30 mins on treadmill (morning: a FIRST for going that long!)
20 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
kashi golean cereal soymilk *breakfast*
1 large orange *snack*
peanutbutter/jelly sandwich, diet coke *lunch*
weight watchers bar *snack*
blackbean patty/bun/cheese *dinner*
50 mins of EXERCISE
30 mins on treadmill (morning: a FIRST for going that long!)
20 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
kashi golean cereal soymilk *breakfast*
1 large orange *snack*
peanutbutter/jelly sandwich, diet coke *lunch*
weight watchers bar *snack*
blackbean patty/bun/cheese *dinner*
Friday, June 26, 2009
Fantastic Friday
My daughter #2 has been gone all week with my in-laws and is coming home today. I will admit it has been a much calmer week then usual (She is a special needs girl). But I have truly missed her and am so happy to have her home. So are her sisters. My husband has also been out of town most of the week and came home this afternoon. Fantastic Friday!
Input:
English Muffin with some low fat olive oil butter
Water with Gatorade
Schwans Pizza
Water
Output:
2 hours and 15 minutes of swimming (60+ minutes for challenge)
30 minutes of Wii Fit Free step (3230 steps. obviously I was tired from all the swimming)
And the best news. Today was weigh in day for the Biggest Loser competition. Drum Roll Please....
That is 18.5 pounds down since I started all of this exercise stuff. Yay me!!! I am so close to two goals. 20 pounds lost and getting into the 180's. I am floored and so happy. Really, I have already lost 20 pounds as I was 210 when I decided to get serious. But my first recorded weight was 208.5. Either way, I am so excited to be doing this! I feel better about myself everyday. I have never had to work so hard at something, and I most certainly have never stuck to something that was this hard. Yay me. ;)
Input:
English Muffin with some low fat olive oil butter
Water with Gatorade
Schwans Pizza
Water
Output:
2 hours and 15 minutes of swimming (60+ minutes for challenge)
30 minutes of Wii Fit Free step (3230 steps. obviously I was tired from all the swimming)
And the best news. Today was weigh in day for the Biggest Loser competition. Drum Roll Please....
That is 18.5 pounds down since I started all of this exercise stuff. Yay me!!! I am so close to two goals. 20 pounds lost and getting into the 180's. I am floored and so happy. Really, I have already lost 20 pounds as I was 210 when I decided to get serious. But my first recorded weight was 208.5. Either way, I am so excited to be doing this! I feel better about myself everyday. I have never had to work so hard at something, and I most certainly have never stuck to something that was this hard. Yay me. ;)
Friday YAY: angie
EXERCISE
10 mins on treadmill (afternoon)
FOOD
multigrain bagel w/creamcheese/jam *breakfast*
1 large orange, almonds *snack*
2 100 calorie weight watchers bars *snack*
peanutbutter/jelly sandwich *lunch*
blackbean patty/bun/cheese *dinner*
popcorn *snack*
10 mins on treadmill (afternoon)
FOOD
multigrain bagel w/creamcheese/jam *breakfast*
1 large orange, almonds *snack*
2 100 calorie weight watchers bars *snack*
peanutbutter/jelly sandwich *lunch*
blackbean patty/bun/cheese *dinner*
popcorn *snack*
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Thumping Along Thursday
Last day of Golf Camp. It is so hot outside, I am ready for her to be home. She is not use to this heat. But she is also a kid and can handle it better then I.
Input:
Hamburger Mac
Water with Gatorade
Output:
30 minutes of Wii Fit Free Step (3627 steps. My best yet I believe)
30 minutes of strength exercises (crunches, lunges, leg lifts)
Input:
Hamburger Mac
Water with Gatorade
Output:
30 minutes of Wii Fit Free Step (3627 steps. My best yet I believe)
30 minutes of strength exercises (crunches, lunges, leg lifts)
thurs: angie
These first couple of weeks are always the hardest for me to lose weight. I can NOT give up though. I have to keep going!! I've been coffee free for so long (very proud of that) and do not drink much more than water each day. Occasionally, some tea or a diet coke (I need to stop with the diet coke as well).
EXERCISE
None - I took the day off ;)
FOOD
cereal w/soymilk *breakfast*
apple, orange, slice of cheese *snack*
baked potato w/cheese/sourcream *lunch*
2 - 100 cal granola bars *snack*
3 hardboiled eggs, nectarine, plum and a biscuit
EXERCISE
None - I took the day off ;)
FOOD
cereal w/soymilk *breakfast*
apple, orange, slice of cheese *snack*
baked potato w/cheese/sourcream *lunch*
2 - 100 cal granola bars *snack*
3 hardboiled eggs, nectarine, plum and a biscuit
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Wild Wednesday
I have 2 six year olds spending the night tonight. So that makes 3 six year olds and 1 two year old. I am exhausted. We were in the back yard all afternoon. I have been on my feet nonstop entertaining, referring, cooking, chasing, tickeling, bathing, nail painting, hugging, etc. etc. etc.
Input:
Half a Taco Bell Mexican Pizza and a Soft Taco
Root beer
Homemade Pepperoni pizza on flat bread
Water with gatorade
Output:
40 minutes on the trampoline
20 minutes of strength exercises
Input:
Half a Taco Bell Mexican Pizza and a Soft Taco
Root beer
Homemade Pepperoni pizza on flat bread
Water with gatorade
Output:
40 minutes on the trampoline
20 minutes of strength exercises
Wed: angie
I stepped it up a little last night and this morning! Doing a little more intensity. Gah...I'm tired and started full out on my cycle today. Makes me NOT want to exercise. Ugh!
45 mins of EXERCISE
15 mins on treadmill (morning)
30 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
kashi cereal w/soymilk
small apple/cheese slice/fruit cup *snack*
2 boiled eggs, pb&j sandwich *lunch*
kashi granola bar *snack*
blackbean patty/bun/cheese, grapes/raspberries *dinner*
45 mins of EXERCISE
15 mins on treadmill (morning)
30 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
kashi cereal w/soymilk
small apple/cheese slice/fruit cup *snack*
2 boiled eggs, pb&j sandwich *lunch*
kashi granola bar *snack*
blackbean patty/bun/cheese, grapes/raspberries *dinner*
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Jamie's Tuesday
Daddy stayed home from work today to take J to her golf camp. He got to stay out there the whole time with her and watch the coaches. They had a great day together.
Input:
Special K Granola bar
Turkey and Avocado Sandwich
Iced Tea
Bow Tie Pasta with Olive Oil, Garlic and Veggies
Water with gatorade
Output:
Early morning 40 minute walk with Keira
34 minutes of Wii Fit Yoga
Input:
Special K Granola bar
Turkey and Avocado Sandwich
Iced Tea
Bow Tie Pasta with Olive Oil, Garlic and Veggies
Water with gatorade
Output:
Early morning 40 minute walk with Keira
34 minutes of Wii Fit Yoga
Tues: angie
Day 16 of NO COFFEE!! My exercise yesterday was pathetic. I did manage to get up this morning and get my bum on the treadmill.
40 mins of EXERCISE
15 mins on treadmill (morning)
25 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
cereal w/soymilk *breakfast*
cottage cheese & applesauce *snack*
1 large orange *snack*
luna bar, tuna/cheese sandwich *lunch*
granola bar (120 cal) *snack*
baked chips and cheese *bad snack*
2 hard boiled eggs *dinner*
40 mins of EXERCISE
15 mins on treadmill (morning)
25 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
cereal w/soymilk *breakfast*
cottage cheese & applesauce *snack*
1 large orange *snack*
luna bar, tuna/cheese sandwich *lunch*
granola bar (120 cal) *snack*
baked chips and cheese *bad snack*
2 hard boiled eggs *dinner*
Monday, June 22, 2009
Golf Camp Time
J starts golf camp this week. She did great today via Coach Adam). She got super super hot out there though. So we came home and put the slip in slide out. She slip and slided while I jumped on the trampoline in the sprinklers and did some exercises.
Today is also our 7 year anniversary. So we are going to one of our Fav places fro dinner, Uncle Julio's.
Input:
4 Chik-fil-a Nuggets
Iced Tea
Beef Fajitas
Grilled Shrimp
Chips and Salsa
Water with Lemon
Output:
30 minutes on Trampoline
30 minutes of Strength exercises
Today is also our 7 year anniversary. So we are going to one of our Fav places fro dinner, Uncle Julio's.
Input:
4 Chik-fil-a Nuggets
Iced Tea
Beef Fajitas
Grilled Shrimp
Chips and Salsa
Water with Lemon
Output:
30 minutes on Trampoline
30 minutes of Strength exercises
Monday again! angie
Well, the scales show a "decent" number this morning. I actually bought a calendar that I write my weight on everyday (for now). From 2 weeks ago (when I started getting on the treadmill everyday), I've lost just shy of 4 lbs. Not shabby, but I had gained some prior to getting back on the wagon. I lacked about 6 oz (LOL...so funny to be talking "ounces") to hit 4 full pounds lost. I have so many to go, so in the grand scheme, its small. But, any victory in long term weight loss is a great victory. I did not exercise this morning. Very tired and felt I needed a day off. Cycle is soon, which means cramps and tired tired tired!
20 mins of EXERCISE
20 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
oatmeal w/brown sugar *breakfast*
1 large orange, 1 luna bar, 1 tootsie roll *snack*
1 large salad, peanutbutter/jelly sandwich *lunch*
Veggies (brusslesprouts/peas/corn) w/ parm cheese *dinner*
20 mins of EXERCISE
20 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
oatmeal w/brown sugar *breakfast*
1 large orange, 1 luna bar, 1 tootsie roll *snack*
1 large salad, peanutbutter/jelly sandwich *lunch*
Veggies (brusslesprouts/peas/corn) w/ parm cheese *dinner*
Sunday, June 21, 2009
The Big Show
Tonight was Julia's big performance she has been working all week on. She did so well. I am so proud of her. I really expected her to clam up but she did great.
Today is also Father's Day. We got to celebrate it a little this morning before we had to do other things.
Input:
Machachas
Iced Coffee
Mandarin Chicken Salad
Waffle Bowl Sundae (Vanilla Ice Cream with hard shell chocolate in a waffle bowl)
Output:
90 minutes of swimming (45 for challenge)
20 minutes of Strength exercises
Today is also Father's Day. We got to celebrate it a little this morning before we had to do other things.
Input:
Machachas
Iced Coffee
Mandarin Chicken Salad
Waffle Bowl Sundae (Vanilla Ice Cream with hard shell chocolate in a waffle bowl)
Output:
90 minutes of swimming (45 for challenge)
20 minutes of Strength exercises
Sunday Madness: angie
A really great friend (I love her to pieces and value her opinion a LOT) told me the other day that at my skinniest (about 2 years ago), I looked "to skinny". That my collarbones stuck out and my arms were tiny. I don't recall being to skinny. I definiately want to be at a good weight (toned!!). So, I guess you could say, I'm struggling with my *goals* right now. Even at my skinniest, I still thought I needed to tone. I dunno, its hard. I'm just going to take it one day at a time :) I do know that my body will take fat from places (collarbone area) and I'll STILL have fat on my tummy/hips/sides/legs. Its FRUSTRATING that you can not control *where* your body takes weight off. My cycle will start in the next day or so (hence the recent tootsie roll eating, ugh!). I must keep working out through though :)
35 mins of EXERCISE
15 mins on treadmill (morning)
20 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
kashi cereal/soymilk *breakfast*
luna bar/1 tootsie roll *snack*
baked potato (med) cheese/sourcream *lunch*
1 tbsp of peanutbutter *snack*
35 mins of EXERCISE
15 mins on treadmill (morning)
20 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
kashi cereal/soymilk *breakfast*
luna bar/1 tootsie roll *snack*
baked potato (med) cheese/sourcream *lunch*
1 tbsp of peanutbutter *snack*
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Saturday Check In
Feeling better today. Fever is pretty much gone but I am still low on the energy.
Input:
Snuffer's Cheese Fries
Taco Salad
Water with Lemon
Carb Stuffed Shrimp
Chopped Pecan Blue Cheese Salad
Water with Lemon
Output:
40 minute walk around the neighborhood
20 minutes of strength exercises (squats, crunches, lunges and leg lifts)
Input:
Snuffer's Cheese Fries
Taco Salad
Water with Lemon
Carb Stuffed Shrimp
Chopped Pecan Blue Cheese Salad
Water with Lemon
Output:
40 minute walk around the neighborhood
20 minutes of strength exercises (squats, crunches, lunges and leg lifts)
Saturday: angie
Day 13 of NO COFFEE! This is huge for me. Yay! I don't crave it daily anymore. But, I still don't trust that if I had a little cup, that I would not fall off the wagon and go back to drinking it daily. So, I must stay away from it continuously for a few more weeks. I was really concerned that my weight would flare up this morning because I went out to eat last night. It didn't...yahoo!!
45 mins of EXERCISE
20 mins on the treadmill (morning)
25 mins on the treadmill (evening)
FOOD
Kashi cereal w/soymilk *breakfast*
1 small apple *snack*
peanutbutter/jelly sandwich *lunch*
unsweet tea, diet coke, 2 tootsie rolls *snack*
black beans/cheese/baked chips *dinner*
45 mins of EXERCISE
20 mins on the treadmill (morning)
25 mins on the treadmill (evening)
FOOD
Kashi cereal w/soymilk *breakfast*
1 small apple *snack*
peanutbutter/jelly sandwich *lunch*
unsweet tea, diet coke, 2 tootsie rolls *snack*
black beans/cheese/baked chips *dinner*
Friday, June 19, 2009
Still Feverish
And oh so freakin HOT! I can not get cool enough. I am an icky sweaty mess. I don't want to move. Steve came home and let me go hang out in the pool by myself so I could cool off (and so I could get some exercise in). I am not eating very well as I am just not feeling up to it. Today was weigh in day for the DAMBLC and I weighed in at 193. I was very excited to see the number but not thrilled about why I am losing it. Means I have to work harder next week to keep it off and lose more.
Input:
Sonic Strawberry Banana Smoothie (Had to get some fluids in me)
Watermelon
Water with Gatorade
Beef Tips with White Rice
Output:
75 minutes of swimming sans kids. I did laps and some water "aerobics".
Input:
Sonic Strawberry Banana Smoothie (Had to get some fluids in me)
Watermelon
Water with Gatorade
Beef Tips with White Rice
Output:
75 minutes of swimming sans kids. I did laps and some water "aerobics".
Fri: angie
35 mins of EXERCISE
15 mins on treadmill (morning)
20 mins on treadmill (evening)
yahoo! I did it even after eating out tonight! :)
FOOD
kashi cereal soymilk *breakfast*
fresh strawberries (1/2 pint) *snack*
tbsp of peanutbutter *snack*
chik patty 150cal/bun100cal/cheese80cal *lunch*
luna bar *snack*
I went to ON THE BORDER, so:
chips and salsa *snack* lol
3 tortillas filled with rice/beans/cheese/salsa *dinner*
THOUGHTS
Still doing good. Still TIRED as heck. I finished some antibiotics last night, so perhaps my energy and being tired will slack off. Or maybe my body is just taking awhile to get used to exercising more often. It is so funny...because I literally get on the treadmill in the morning about 5 mins after I wake up while yawning and still rubbing my eyes lol. I need to research some more *energy* foods. THANK GOD ITS FRIDAY!!! *BTW* I don't know if anyone reads my posts, but I only post the drinks I drink if it is not water. I drink water throughout the day. As soon as I get to work, I pour myself a cup of water and refill it throughout the day :)
15 mins on treadmill (morning)
20 mins on treadmill (evening)
yahoo! I did it even after eating out tonight! :)
FOOD
kashi cereal soymilk *breakfast*
fresh strawberries (1/2 pint) *snack*
tbsp of peanutbutter *snack*
chik patty 150cal/bun100cal/cheese80cal *lunch*
luna bar *snack*
I went to ON THE BORDER, so:
chips and salsa *snack* lol
3 tortillas filled with rice/beans/cheese/salsa *dinner*
THOUGHTS
Still doing good. Still TIRED as heck. I finished some antibiotics last night, so perhaps my energy and being tired will slack off. Or maybe my body is just taking awhile to get used to exercising more often. It is so funny...because I literally get on the treadmill in the morning about 5 mins after I wake up while yawning and still rubbing my eyes lol. I need to research some more *energy* foods. THANK GOD ITS FRIDAY!!! *BTW* I don't know if anyone reads my posts, but I only post the drinks I drink if it is not water. I drink water throughout the day. As soon as I get to work, I pour myself a cup of water and refill it throughout the day :)
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Nasty Fever
Today I was feeling off. Was suppose to meet friends for lunch but canceled at the last minute because I was SO hot and the girls were fussy, etc. Thank goodness I did. Two of us have fevers. Ugh. A fever during the summer is crazy. You don't know hot till you have experienced this. So i only got 30 minutes in today, which is ok for the challenge. I just focused on doing some Yoga. Nice and slow and stretchy my achy body.
Input:
Watermelon
BBQ Pork Sandwich
Water with lemon
Output:
30 minutes of Yoga
Input:
Watermelon
BBQ Pork Sandwich
Water with lemon
Output:
30 minutes of Yoga
Thurs: angie
25 mins of EXERCISE
10 mins on treadmill (morning)
15 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
cereal w/soymilk *breakfast*
cottage cheese + applesauce *snacks
black beans/cheese/baked chips *lunch*
medium unsweet tea
*this is where I went crazy*
2 tootie rolls, baked chips and cheese *snack*
1 glass of white wine *snack*
1pc of homemade gluten free pizza (cheese) *dinner*
THOUGHTS
YAWNED all day long :( and my exercise time has been so low the last couple of days.
10 mins on treadmill (morning)
15 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
cereal w/soymilk *breakfast*
cottage cheese + applesauce *snacks
black beans/cheese/baked chips *lunch*
medium unsweet tea
*this is where I went crazy*
2 tootie rolls, baked chips and cheese *snack*
1 glass of white wine *snack*
1pc of homemade gluten free pizza (cheese) *dinner*
THOUGHTS
YAWNED all day long :( and my exercise time has been so low the last couple of days.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Jamie's Wednesday
Not much to report here. Went to the doc to get a new splint for my finger. The other one was so uncomfortable and wasn't helping. My doc was very surprised that the original doc I saw gave me that flat metal splint. So now I have a new one. Hopefully it works.
Input:
Half a cheeseburger
Homemade flat bread pizza
Output:
104 minutes of Wii Fit
(30 minutes of free step (3583 Steps), 30 minutes of Yoga, 4 minutes of balance games)
Input:
Half a cheeseburger
Homemade flat bread pizza
Output:
104 minutes of Wii Fit
(30 minutes of free step (3583 Steps), 30 minutes of Yoga, 4 minutes of balance games)
wed: angie
25 mins of EXERCISE
10 mins on treadmill (morning)
15 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
cereal w/soymilk *breakfast*'
fresh blueberries/strawberries *snack*
1 tbsp of peanutbutter *snack*
2 morningstar farms corndogs (300 cal) *lunch*
1 Delmonte fruit cup (140 cal) *snack*
2 slices of cheese (160 cal) *snack*
luna bar (170 cal)/small bowl of popcorn *snack*
THOUGHTS
I felt so tired yesterday evening. I decided to play with my kids all evening instead of working out (playing with them outside was my workout lol). My son always gets me to play "catch" with him after I get home from work. It was nice sitting out on the back porch watching them blow bubbles, squirt water guns and be silly. This morning was a WEAK workout. I'll have to step it up tonight!! *blargh*...I only did 15 mins tonight. So freaking tired. I came home and took a little nap. That is so NOT like me. I feel like I'm on the verge of getting sick, but I don't have the time or energy for that lol
10 mins on treadmill (morning)
15 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
cereal w/soymilk *breakfast*'
fresh blueberries/strawberries *snack*
1 tbsp of peanutbutter *snack*
2 morningstar farms corndogs (300 cal) *lunch*
1 Delmonte fruit cup (140 cal) *snack*
2 slices of cheese (160 cal) *snack*
luna bar (170 cal)/small bowl of popcorn *snack*
THOUGHTS
I felt so tired yesterday evening. I decided to play with my kids all evening instead of working out (playing with them outside was my workout lol). My son always gets me to play "catch" with him after I get home from work. It was nice sitting out on the back porch watching them blow bubbles, squirt water guns and be silly. This morning was a WEAK workout. I'll have to step it up tonight!! *blargh*...I only did 15 mins tonight. So freaking tired. I came home and took a little nap. That is so NOT like me. I feel like I'm on the verge of getting sick, but I don't have the time or energy for that lol
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Peter Piper Pizza
Say that three times fast. We went there for a playdate and crafts today for my 3.5 year old.
Input:
Salad
2 slices pepperoni pizza
Root Beer
Output:
1 hour of swimming (30 minutes towards the challenge)
30 minutes of Wii Fit
(30 minutes of free step (3394 steps))
Today I caught my Wii fit not counting all my steps. That might account for the lower numbers lately. Mainly it was when i was going side to side. I will have to keep an eye on that.
Input:
Salad
2 slices pepperoni pizza
Root Beer
Output:
1 hour of swimming (30 minutes towards the challenge)
30 minutes of Wii Fit
(30 minutes of free step (3394 steps))
Today I caught my Wii fit not counting all my steps. That might account for the lower numbers lately. Mainly it was when i was going side to side. I will have to keep an eye on that.
Tuesday: angie
EXERCISE
20 mins on treadmill (morning)
FOOD
flax cereal w/soymilk *breakfast*
fresh blueberries+strawberries, almonds *snack*
2 morningstar farms corndogs (300 cal) *lunch*
2 hardboiled eggs (140 cal), med diet coke *lunch*
luna bar (170 cal) *snack*
baked chips/cheese (I can't seem to get this off my menu ugh!!)
peanutbutter/jelly sandwich *dinner*
THOUGHTS
Day 9 of NO COFFEE. It was kind of hard this morning with the coffee. I keep yawning and wanted a "pick me up" :( ARGH!!!! I'm creeping up on two weeks without it. Whats up with that? I don't know what the deal is, but I'm hungry throughout the day and eat fine, etc...then at night....my tummy all feels ugh and I feel like I'll yarf if I eat anything more than just a "little" something. Perhaps I need to stuff in more throughout the day prior to 6pm. Because after that...ugh!
20 mins on treadmill (morning)
FOOD
flax cereal w/soymilk *breakfast*
fresh blueberries+strawberries, almonds *snack*
2 morningstar farms corndogs (300 cal) *lunch*
2 hardboiled eggs (140 cal), med diet coke *lunch*
luna bar (170 cal) *snack*
baked chips/cheese (I can't seem to get this off my menu ugh!!)
peanutbutter/jelly sandwich *dinner*
THOUGHTS
Day 9 of NO COFFEE. It was kind of hard this morning with the coffee. I keep yawning and wanted a "pick me up" :( ARGH!!!! I'm creeping up on two weeks without it. Whats up with that? I don't know what the deal is, but I'm hungry throughout the day and eat fine, etc...then at night....my tummy all feels ugh and I feel like I'll yarf if I eat anything more than just a "little" something. Perhaps I need to stuff in more throughout the day prior to 6pm. Because after that...ugh!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Monday starts Camp
My oldest has her first "Camp" this week. Woohoo
Input:
Watermelon
Macedamian Nuts
BBQ Pork
Water with gatorade
Output:
60 minutes of Wii Fit
(30 minutes of free step (3129 Steps), 30 minutes of Yoga)
Input:
Watermelon
Macedamian Nuts
BBQ Pork
Water with gatorade
Output:
60 minutes of Wii Fit
(30 minutes of free step (3129 Steps), 30 minutes of Yoga)
Monday Monday Monday!! angie
40 mins of EXERCISE
15 mins on treadmill (morning)
25 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
cereal (280 cal) soymilk *breakfast*
cottage cheese (80 cal) *snack*
apple sauce (50 cal), almonds *snack*
chik pattie on a bun with cheese (350 cal) *lunch*
diet coke (size medium), tootsie roll
baked chips and cheese
salad and 1 can of tuna (80 calories)
THOUGHTS
Day 8 of NO COFFEE! I'm sure I was down this morning because I didn't eat as much as I should have yesterday. But, I woke up yesterday with the worst congestion and I'm a bit scared of myself getting sick. Back to a normal routine of eating every few hours. I need to boil some eggs this week so I can have snacks of protein :)
15 mins on treadmill (morning)
25 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
cereal (280 cal) soymilk *breakfast*
cottage cheese (80 cal) *snack*
apple sauce (50 cal), almonds *snack*
chik pattie on a bun with cheese (350 cal) *lunch*
diet coke (size medium), tootsie roll
baked chips and cheese
salad and 1 can of tuna (80 calories)
THOUGHTS
Day 8 of NO COFFEE! I'm sure I was down this morning because I didn't eat as much as I should have yesterday. But, I woke up yesterday with the worst congestion and I'm a bit scared of myself getting sick. Back to a normal routine of eating every few hours. I need to boil some eggs this week so I can have snacks of protein :)
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Just a relaxing Sunday
Input:
Mandarin Chicken Salad
Coffee Toffee Frosty
Water with Gatorade
Output:
1.5 hours of swimming (45 minutes for challenge)
30 minutes of Wii Fit Free Step (3273 steps. I was tired after swimming)
Mandarin Chicken Salad
Coffee Toffee Frosty
Water with Gatorade
Output:
1.5 hours of swimming (45 minutes for challenge)
30 minutes of Wii Fit Free Step (3273 steps. I was tired after swimming)
Sunday Madness: angie
40 mins of EXERCISE
15 mins on treadmill (morning)
25 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
Salad, cheese chunks and cantaloupe *brunch*
Luna bar (170 cal) *snack*
baked chips & cheese *snack*
1 rice cake with peanutbutter
THOUGHTS
Day 7 of NO COFFREE!! Can you believe it? I've posted/updated for a week solid! w00t!! I mean business this time. I woke up feeling horrible. A friend of mine that I met with last week found out she has bronchitis. So, I'm a bit scared of that. Took some emergenC and some Vitamin C this morning. Even thought I felt like I had been run over by a truck, I made myself get on the treadmill this morning. TONIGHT will be the night that I add EXTRA exercise for certain body parts. I want rotate "arms" "legs" "abs", etc. That is what I did last time and it worked great for me. BTW, our wii fit is still being used. Not by me at this point, but my teenage daughter. She uses it everyday, so I'm so glad for that! Hopefully, she will keep it up. I still want to do the step every so often because I seemed to like that part of it lol and the hulahoopin' *update* I didn't feel great today...so I didn't eat as much as I should have :(
15 mins on treadmill (morning)
25 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
Salad, cheese chunks and cantaloupe *brunch*
Luna bar (170 cal) *snack*
baked chips & cheese *snack*
1 rice cake with peanutbutter
THOUGHTS
Day 7 of NO COFFREE!! Can you believe it? I've posted/updated for a week solid! w00t!! I mean business this time. I woke up feeling horrible. A friend of mine that I met with last week found out she has bronchitis. So, I'm a bit scared of that. Took some emergenC and some Vitamin C this morning. Even thought I felt like I had been run over by a truck, I made myself get on the treadmill this morning. TONIGHT will be the night that I add EXTRA exercise for certain body parts. I want rotate "arms" "legs" "abs", etc. That is what I did last time and it worked great for me. BTW, our wii fit is still being used. Not by me at this point, but my teenage daughter. She uses it everyday, so I'm so glad for that! Hopefully, she will keep it up. I still want to do the step every so often because I seemed to like that part of it lol and the hulahoopin' *update* I didn't feel great today...so I didn't eat as much as I should have :(
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Getting Back Into The Swing Of Things
It has only taken me 4 days to start getting back into the swing of things. Still unpacking and such, but this dang hand doesn't let me do too much. It just had to be my right hand, didn't it. I picked up some water proof tape today. I swam yesterday without the splint on and that was not smart. So today I got the tape so I can at least tape my fingers while I swim. That should help.
Plus Steve is home today to help with things. Changing a diaper sucks right now. But he has a cold and is very grumpy. :(
Input:
3 donut holes
Snuffer's Cheese Fries
Taco Salad
Water with Lemon
Flavor Ice
Chicken Tamale
Chips and Salsa
Water with lemon
Output:
64 Minutes of Wii Fit
(34 minutes of Yoga and 30 minutes of free step(3351 steps))
Plus Steve is home today to help with things. Changing a diaper sucks right now. But he has a cold and is very grumpy. :(
Input:
3 donut holes
Snuffer's Cheese Fries
Taco Salad
Water with Lemon
Flavor Ice
Chicken Tamale
Chips and Salsa
Water with lemon
Output:
64 Minutes of Wii Fit
(34 minutes of Yoga and 30 minutes of free step(3351 steps))
6/16/06 Saturday! angie
40 mins of EXERCISE
20 mins on treadmill (morning)
20 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
morningstar farm cereal *breakfast*
2 cheese slices (160 cal) & some almonds *snack*
Peanutbutter/jelly sandwich *lunch*
1 small apple and some watermelon *snack*
Baked chips, cheese, soy black beans *snack*
HUGE salad loaded with veggies *dinner*
1 granola bar (140 cal) *snack*
fresh blueberries, 1 large orange *snack*
THOUGHTS
Day 6 of NO COFFEE! I will continue to update about the coffee because it is a BIGGIE for me! I have been depending on the caffeine and I need to get rid of the "habit". I'm thinking 14 days of updates heehee. I did 5 more mins than usual on the treadmill this morning. I usually do just 15 because I'm rushed in the mornings. Today = 20 mins YAY! I'm also listening to a podcast, so that makes the time more interesting as well.
20 mins on treadmill (morning)
20 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
morningstar farm cereal *breakfast*
2 cheese slices (160 cal) & some almonds *snack*
Peanutbutter/jelly sandwich *lunch*
1 small apple and some watermelon *snack*
Baked chips, cheese, soy black beans *snack*
HUGE salad loaded with veggies *dinner*
1 granola bar (140 cal) *snack*
fresh blueberries, 1 large orange *snack*
THOUGHTS
Day 6 of NO COFFEE! I will continue to update about the coffee because it is a BIGGIE for me! I have been depending on the caffeine and I need to get rid of the "habit". I'm thinking 14 days of updates heehee. I did 5 more mins than usual on the treadmill this morning. I usually do just 15 because I'm rushed in the mornings. Today = 20 mins YAY! I'm also listening to a podcast, so that makes the time more interesting as well.
Friday, June 12, 2009
BLC Season 10
My Moms group is starting the Biggest Loser Competition today. Season 10 and I have joined up again. Hoping to get a little more motivation out of it this season then last. I have gained 1.5 pounds since my last weigh in which is to be expected from a vacation. I am actually happy that it wasn't more. LOL
Input:
Cold Cheese Pizza
Output:
1 hour of swimming (30 minutes towards challenge)
30 minutes of Wii Fit Free Step (3381 Steps - guess I am going a little slow after vacation)
Input:
Cold Cheese Pizza
Output:
1 hour of swimming (30 minutes towards challenge)
30 minutes of Wii Fit Free Step (3381 Steps - guess I am going a little slow after vacation)
6/12/09 angie
EXERCISE
20 mins on the treadmill (evening)
FOOD
Nature's Path cereal (280 calories) *breakfast*
1 large orange *snack*
2 morningstar farms corndogs (300 cal) *lunch*
1 cup of Motts applesauce, 1 slice of cheese (80 cal) *snack*
peanutbutter/jelly sandwich (my tummy is really upset tonight, ugh!)
THOUGHTS
Day 5 of NO COFFEE. I'm proud of myself. For as tired as I felt this morning, I resisted the temptation to stop and get a jolt of caffeine. I was so tired yesterday that I did not do my night time walking on the treadmill and I'm dissapointed to say that I did not do my morning on the treadmill today. But, I have tonight and I will do at least 30-45 mins for sure! *update* whew!! So glad I got on the treadmill. I could only handle 20 mins. I got off work early today and came home and took a nap, which is unusual for me. So, I know something is kicking me in the butt (energy-wise)...so I'm very thankful that I could manage to get on the treadmill at least once and for more than 10 mins LOL
20 mins on the treadmill (evening)
FOOD
Nature's Path cereal (280 calories) *breakfast*
1 large orange *snack*
2 morningstar farms corndogs (300 cal) *lunch*
1 cup of Motts applesauce, 1 slice of cheese (80 cal) *snack*
peanutbutter/jelly sandwich (my tummy is really upset tonight, ugh!)
THOUGHTS
Day 5 of NO COFFEE. I'm proud of myself. For as tired as I felt this morning, I resisted the temptation to stop and get a jolt of caffeine. I was so tired yesterday that I did not do my night time walking on the treadmill and I'm dissapointed to say that I did not do my morning on the treadmill today. But, I have tonight and I will do at least 30-45 mins for sure! *update* whew!! So glad I got on the treadmill. I could only handle 20 mins. I got off work early today and came home and took a nap, which is unusual for me. So, I know something is kicking me in the butt (energy-wise)...so I'm very thankful that I could manage to get on the treadmill at least once and for more than 10 mins LOL
Thursday, June 11, 2009
So sick today
I woke up puking all morning. It was so weird. Lasted a few hours and then was gone. But took all my energy with it, so today is going to be my 30 minute day.
Input:
Gatorade
Output:
Puke
30 minutes of Wii Fit Yoga
Input:
Gatorade
Output:
Puke
30 minutes of Wii Fit Yoga
6/11/09 angie
EXERCISE
15 mins on treadmill (morning)
FOOD
oatmeal w/organic brown sugar + soymilk *breakfast*
DelMonte Fruit bowl (140 calories) *snack*
Chik patti (150 calories) bun + cheese slice *lunch*
Fresh strawberries + 1 large orange *lunch*
Medium diet coke (argh!)..I was tired of drinking water
2 budlights (happy hour with a friend) and some chips and salsa
2 rice cakes with peanut butter *my sad excuse for dinner*
THOUGHTS
Day 4 of NO COFFEE!! Our electricity went out last night....so I was thinking I wouldn't be able to get on the treadmill. It came back on and even though I was exhausted from the rain ordeal, I got on for 30 mins! This morning was HARD to get on the treadmill...I was so tired and exhausted. My butt muscles still hurt and now my leg muscles hurt too. I know this is a "good" thing, because it means I worked those areas out.
15 mins on treadmill (morning)
FOOD
oatmeal w/organic brown sugar + soymilk *breakfast*
DelMonte Fruit bowl (140 calories) *snack*
Chik patti (150 calories) bun + cheese slice *lunch*
Fresh strawberries + 1 large orange *lunch*
Medium diet coke (argh!)..I was tired of drinking water
2 budlights (happy hour with a friend) and some chips and salsa
2 rice cakes with peanut butter *my sad excuse for dinner*
THOUGHTS
Day 4 of NO COFFEE!! Our electricity went out last night....so I was thinking I wouldn't be able to get on the treadmill. It came back on and even though I was exhausted from the rain ordeal, I got on for 30 mins! This morning was HARD to get on the treadmill...I was so tired and exhausted. My butt muscles still hurt and now my leg muscles hurt too. I know this is a "good" thing, because it means I worked those areas out.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Back!!!
Do I have to be back? Our trip was perfect! The beach was gorgeous. I miss it so much. It was really hard and sad to leave. But I am home and back to reality.
Turns out I have a broken finger. I did it two months ago but thought I just twisted it or pulled a muscle or something. it kept hurting. Then this weekend I went to pick up the diaper back and it hurt SO bad, I almost threw up. So I promised DH I would have it looked at when I got home. Doc took me in this afternoon and felt around, asked questions and then said he really thought it needed to be x-rayed. I disagreed. No way I broke it.
Yep, plain as day, there was a nice fracture. Ugh. So now i am in a splint for 3 weeks and will have to get it re-xrayed. I also have a torn ligament. This splint is a pain. So exercising is going to be off for a little while. Holding a Wii remote for things like boxing just isn't going to work. I am currently looking for a plastic splint to swim in.
Input:
Fritos
Spaghetti with Whole Grain Noodles and Ground Turkey
Output:
1 hour of SYTYCD
Turns out I have a broken finger. I did it two months ago but thought I just twisted it or pulled a muscle or something. it kept hurting. Then this weekend I went to pick up the diaper back and it hurt SO bad, I almost threw up. So I promised DH I would have it looked at when I got home. Doc took me in this afternoon and felt around, asked questions and then said he really thought it needed to be x-rayed. I disagreed. No way I broke it.
Yep, plain as day, there was a nice fracture. Ugh. So now i am in a splint for 3 weeks and will have to get it re-xrayed. I also have a torn ligament. This splint is a pain. So exercising is going to be off for a little while. Holding a Wii remote for things like boxing just isn't going to work. I am currently looking for a plastic splint to swim in.
Input:
Fritos
Spaghetti with Whole Grain Noodles and Ground Turkey
Output:
1 hour of SYTYCD
6/10/09 angie
45 mons of EXERCISE
15 mins on treadmill (morning)
30 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
bran cereal w/soymilk *breakfast*
large orange *snack*
soy turkey 6 slices (150 calories) *snack*
2 cheese slices (160 calories) *snack*
2 morningstar farms corndogs (300 calories) *lunch*
1 100 calorie pack of almonds *snack*
1 medium diet coke from Sonic
watermelon *snack*
bran cereal (different kind) w/soymilk *dinner*
THOUGHTS
Day 3 of NO COFFEE. To be honest, so far...I am not craving or missing the coffee. The thought of drinking something hot after working out does not sound pleasing at all. MY BUTT MUSCLES HURT SO BAD!!!! I woke up at 4am in the morning hurting (my bum!). I guess the walking is working my rear out in a good (but hurtful) way! OUCH!!
15 mins on treadmill (morning)
30 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
bran cereal w/soymilk *breakfast*
large orange *snack*
soy turkey 6 slices (150 calories) *snack*
2 cheese slices (160 calories) *snack*
2 morningstar farms corndogs (300 calories) *lunch*
1 100 calorie pack of almonds *snack*
1 medium diet coke from Sonic
watermelon *snack*
bran cereal (different kind) w/soymilk *dinner*
THOUGHTS
Day 3 of NO COFFEE. To be honest, so far...I am not craving or missing the coffee. The thought of drinking something hot after working out does not sound pleasing at all. MY BUTT MUSCLES HURT SO BAD!!!! I woke up at 4am in the morning hurting (my bum!). I guess the walking is working my rear out in a good (but hurtful) way! OUCH!!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
6/09/09 angie
40 mins of EXERCISE
15 mins on treadmill (morning)
25 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
bran cereal with soymilk *breakfast*
fresh strawberries and blueberries *snack*
2 chik patties, 1 bun, 1 slice cheese *lunch*
100 calorie pack of almonds, 1 small apple *snack*
2 rice cakes with peanutbutter *snack*
soy-turkey and cheese *dinner*
granola bar (140 calories) *snack*
THOUGHTS
Day 2 of NO COFFEE!! or diet coke. My goal this week is to stay away from coffee, get on the treadmill at least 30 mins a day and clean up my eating. My goal next week will be to add more time to the treadmill each day and add in extra exercises for my legs, arms, tummy (toning!), continue to not drink caffeine and refine my eating. I know I can do this!!
15 mins on treadmill (morning)
25 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
bran cereal with soymilk *breakfast*
fresh strawberries and blueberries *snack*
2 chik patties, 1 bun, 1 slice cheese *lunch*
100 calorie pack of almonds, 1 small apple *snack*
2 rice cakes with peanutbutter *snack*
soy-turkey and cheese *dinner*
granola bar (140 calories) *snack*
THOUGHTS
Day 2 of NO COFFEE!! or diet coke. My goal this week is to stay away from coffee, get on the treadmill at least 30 mins a day and clean up my eating. My goal next week will be to add more time to the treadmill each day and add in extra exercises for my legs, arms, tummy (toning!), continue to not drink caffeine and refine my eating. I know I can do this!!
Monday, June 8, 2009
6/8/09 angie
35 mins of EXERCISE
15 mins on treadmill (morning)
20 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
Bran cereal (1 1/4 cup 210 calories) + soy milk (1/2 cup)
Bowl of fresh strawberries and blueberries! YUMMMMY!! *snack*
2 small apples (more YUM!) *snack*
2 morningstar farms veggie corndogs (150 calories each)
cottage cheese
2 rice cakes with peanutbutter *snack*
veggie mix (corn/peas/cheese) + some almonds for protein
THOUGHTS
Day 1 of NO COFFEE. I have GOT to get out of the habit of drinking and relying on coffee in the mornings. I have hope, because it is so darn HOT outside now that it isn't something I want to "warm me up". I'm going to try and drink green tea if I feel like I need something. I brought a lot of fruit to work today, so that will be my "snacks".
15 mins on treadmill (morning)
20 mins on treadmill (evening)
FOOD
Bran cereal (1 1/4 cup 210 calories) + soy milk (1/2 cup)
Bowl of fresh strawberries and blueberries! YUMMMMY!! *snack*
2 small apples (more YUM!) *snack*
2 morningstar farms veggie corndogs (150 calories each)
cottage cheese
2 rice cakes with peanutbutter *snack*
veggie mix (corn/peas/cheese) + some almonds for protein
THOUGHTS
Day 1 of NO COFFEE. I have GOT to get out of the habit of drinking and relying on coffee in the mornings. I have hope, because it is so darn HOT outside now that it isn't something I want to "warm me up". I'm going to try and drink green tea if I feel like I need something. I brought a lot of fruit to work today, so that will be my "snacks".
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Starting Sunday!
45 mins of exercise:
15 mins on treadmill (early morning)
30 mins on treadmill (night)
1 small coffee, 1 bowl bran cereal
foot long veggie delite from subway
1 piece of sponge cake
black beans + cheese + baked chips
1 granola bar
water!
The day after my treadmill was delivered, I hurt my back. Go figure! I've been in extreme pain since. A lot of time on a heating pad and taking a pillow with me to work. FINALLY, this morning...it felt good enough to get on the treadmill. I should still see a chiro, but no $$ for that just yet. So, to be honest..it was my first workout on my new machine. Only 15 mins, but much to do this morning (church!), so I will get on again this evening. That is my plan....morning and evening on the treadmill. Break it up into two workouts and then add additional stuff in the evening (arms, legs, DVDs, etc). I FEEL GOOD :) and then my next hurdle is my FOOD! which has been terrible terrible lately :(
15 mins on treadmill (early morning)
30 mins on treadmill (night)
1 small coffee, 1 bowl bran cereal
foot long veggie delite from subway
1 piece of sponge cake
black beans + cheese + baked chips
1 granola bar
water!
The day after my treadmill was delivered, I hurt my back. Go figure! I've been in extreme pain since. A lot of time on a heating pad and taking a pillow with me to work. FINALLY, this morning...it felt good enough to get on the treadmill. I should still see a chiro, but no $$ for that just yet. So, to be honest..it was my first workout on my new machine. Only 15 mins, but much to do this morning (church!), so I will get on again this evening. That is my plan....morning and evening on the treadmill. Break it up into two workouts and then add additional stuff in the evening (arms, legs, DVDs, etc). I FEEL GOOD :) and then my next hurdle is my FOOD! which has been terrible terrible lately :(
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Off Tomorrow
My baby girl graduated from Kindergarten today. Boohoo! I can't believe it. I now have a 1st grader.
We leave for our trip tomorrow. I can't wait to get back home and see all my family. While I am gone, the girls in the challenge have agreed to take a break and pick up when I get back. So we can keep the challenge going. I will be getting a lot of "exercise" in while I am gone. Long walks on the beach, lifting luggage and children, etc. So hopefully I can easily get back into it when I get home.
Input:
Output:
1 hour of swimming (30 minutes towards the challenge)
We leave for our trip tomorrow. I can't wait to get back home and see all my family. While I am gone, the girls in the challenge have agreed to take a break and pick up when I get back. So we can keep the challenge going. I will be getting a lot of "exercise" in while I am gone. Long walks on the beach, lifting luggage and children, etc. So hopefully I can easily get back into it when I get home.
Input:
Output:
1 hour of swimming (30 minutes towards the challenge)
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Packing
Today is packing day. Getting ready for our trip.
Input:
Sausage McMuffin no egg
Lasagna
Ginseng Tea
Popscicle
Chicken Nachos
Output:
An hour of swimming (30 minutes towards challenge - I even got abot 15 minutes of laps in)
30 minutes of Wii Free Step (3516 steps)
Input:
Sausage McMuffin no egg
Lasagna
Ginseng Tea
Popscicle
Chicken Nachos
Output:
An hour of swimming (30 minutes towards challenge - I even got abot 15 minutes of laps in)
30 minutes of Wii Free Step (3516 steps)
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
~ Splash Day ~
What a fun day! It was Splash Day at Julia's school today. I volunteered to work up there all day. It started with a major storm coming through to clear in time for us to still save the day. It was hot and wet and tons of fun! But I am exhausted. I have been on my feet all day.
Input:
Hazelnut Iced Coffee
Chips with cheese
Flavor Ice
Pumpkin Seeds
Water
Gatorade with water
Output:
30 minutes of Wii Fit Free Step (3500 exactly. Not bad)
30 minutes of Yoga (Not Wii fit)
Input:
Hazelnut Iced Coffee
Chips with cheese
Flavor Ice
Pumpkin Seeds
Water
Gatorade with water
Output:
30 minutes of Wii Fit Free Step (3500 exactly. Not bad)
30 minutes of Yoga (Not Wii fit)
Monday, June 1, 2009
Owie Owie
I am so sore today from the trampoline. Go figure. So I made sure to get back up there today with the girls. but this time we turned on the sprinkler. And it's more work for me with them there because they want me to bounce them around. LOL
Input:
Bowl of Special K Cereal
Sonic Burger
Tator Tots
Blue Powerade Slush
Tortillini
Artichoke
Garlic bread
Output:
30 minutes on the trampoline
32 minutes of Yoga
Input:
Bowl of Special K Cereal
Sonic Burger
Tator Tots
Blue Powerade Slush
Tortillini
Artichoke
Garlic bread
Output:
30 minutes on the trampoline
32 minutes of Yoga
Eat Chocolate While Dieting
Here are some ways to sneak in some chocolate while still eating healthy.
8 slimming secrets to eat more chocolate
When Devin Alexander lost 55 pounds, she was fixated on the thought that she'd never eat chocolate again if she wanted to be healthy. Instead of accepting this reality, she made it her business to work around it. Devin says that she currently eats chocolate every single day without the weight struggle. And now it has actually become her business. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling "Biggest Loser Cookbook," as well as the host of "Healthy Decadence" on Fit TV. Here is a taste of her chocolate-covered wisdom...
DEVIN ALEXANDER'S 8 SLIMMING SECRETS TO EAT MORE CHOCOLATE
1. Less is more with mini chocolate chips.
These little guys are one of my secret weapons when it comes to sneaking chocolate into sweet treats. Because they're much smaller than standard chips, you need fewer to get more in each bite. I use them in my signature Chocolate Chocolate Brownie Cups (see below), and you can also try adding a few to a sandwich bag with some whole grain cereal for a delicious on-the-go snack.
2. Get creative with cocoa powder.
Cocoa powder is not just for baking. Add a spoonful to your favorite fruit smoothie in the morning (my personal favorite is raspberry) or add a touch of cocoa to your oatmeal for a decadent twist. Not only is cocoa powder a light way to get in some chocolate, but it's high in fiber, too.
3. When in doubt, use chocolate syrup.
Whenever I'm looking for a quick chocolate fix, I pull out the chocolate syrup and drizzle it on everything from fresh fruit to marshmallows. I love to make breakfast "sundaes" with nonfat yogurt, bananas or berries, low-fat granola, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup on top!
4. Choose chocolate graham crackers.
Did you know that chocolate graham crackers are actually low-fat? Though the label almost never says so, 1 chocolate graham sheet has typically only about 3 g of fat. Try these with a glass of low-fat or nonfat milk for a sweet pick-me-up.
5. Get chocolate and protein into your ice blended.
I love those frothy ice-blended drinks from the local coffee shop, but they're usually full of fat and empty calories. Blend your own at home with nonfat milk, coffee powder, ice, and chocolate protein powder. It'll give you a great energy boost and satisfy your chocolate craving.
6. Enjoy hot fudge without pudge.
Lots of store-bought hot fudge toppings are actually fat-free. Even if the front label doesn't say so, read the nutrition facts. You'll find that many of them actually have zero grams of fat. I dip fresh strawberries in warmed hot fudge for a chocolate "fondue" treat anytime.
7. Don't be afraid to try something new.
I'm always looking for new ways to sneak chocolate into my diet. I recently discovered all-natural chocolate brown rice syrup. It's like a cross between chocolate syrup and hot fudge, but it's all-natural, gluten free, and even fat-free! It's made without beet or can sugars, corn syrup, or other refined sweeteners of any kind. It has a super rich, deep chocolate flavor and goes well with everything from fruit to fat-free ice cream. Look for Suzanne's Specialties Chocolate Brown Rice Nectar at Whole Foods or on their website.
8. CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE CUPS
Devin Alexander's signature recipe from "The Most Decadent Diet Ever!" (Random House)
Makes 48 brownie cups; 24 servings
Save: 151 calories, 11 g fat, 2 g saturated fat. Each two-brownie serving has: 109 calories, 2 g protein, 23 g carbohydrates, 1 g fat, <1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, trace fiber, 139 mg sodium. A traditional brownie serving has about: 260 calories, 3 g protein, 37 g carbohydrates, 12 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 165 mg sodium.
Ingredients:
Butter-flavored cooking spray
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 large egg whites
2 cups raw sugar
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Thoroughly mist two 12-cup nonstick mini-muffin tins with spray.
2. Use a sturdy whisk or spatula to mix the applesauce, vanilla, egg whites, and sugar in a large mixing bowl until well combined. Add the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined and no lumps remain. Working in batches, fill each cup until just barely full. Sprinkle about one-fourth of the chips evenly over the brownies in each of the tins. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry (a few crumbs are okay).
3. Transfer the tins to a cooling rack and cool for 5 minutes. Use a butter knife to gently lift the brownies from the muffin tins (if they stick, carefully run the knife around the edge of each cup). Cool on the rack for another 10 minutes. Repeat with the second half of the batter and the remaining chips.
Note: These brownie cups freeze extremely well if you want to keep them on hand for your children's after-school cravings or your midnight sweet tooth. With only 54 calories and less than 1 gram of fat each, you really can't go wrong!
8 slimming secrets to eat more chocolate
When Devin Alexander lost 55 pounds, she was fixated on the thought that she'd never eat chocolate again if she wanted to be healthy. Instead of accepting this reality, she made it her business to work around it. Devin says that she currently eats chocolate every single day without the weight struggle. And now it has actually become her business. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling "Biggest Loser Cookbook," as well as the host of "Healthy Decadence" on Fit TV. Here is a taste of her chocolate-covered wisdom...
DEVIN ALEXANDER'S 8 SLIMMING SECRETS TO EAT MORE CHOCOLATE
1. Less is more with mini chocolate chips.
These little guys are one of my secret weapons when it comes to sneaking chocolate into sweet treats. Because they're much smaller than standard chips, you need fewer to get more in each bite. I use them in my signature Chocolate Chocolate Brownie Cups (see below), and you can also try adding a few to a sandwich bag with some whole grain cereal for a delicious on-the-go snack.
2. Get creative with cocoa powder.
Cocoa powder is not just for baking. Add a spoonful to your favorite fruit smoothie in the morning (my personal favorite is raspberry) or add a touch of cocoa to your oatmeal for a decadent twist. Not only is cocoa powder a light way to get in some chocolate, but it's high in fiber, too.
3. When in doubt, use chocolate syrup.
Whenever I'm looking for a quick chocolate fix, I pull out the chocolate syrup and drizzle it on everything from fresh fruit to marshmallows. I love to make breakfast "sundaes" with nonfat yogurt, bananas or berries, low-fat granola, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup on top!
4. Choose chocolate graham crackers.
Did you know that chocolate graham crackers are actually low-fat? Though the label almost never says so, 1 chocolate graham sheet has typically only about 3 g of fat. Try these with a glass of low-fat or nonfat milk for a sweet pick-me-up.
5. Get chocolate and protein into your ice blended.
I love those frothy ice-blended drinks from the local coffee shop, but they're usually full of fat and empty calories. Blend your own at home with nonfat milk, coffee powder, ice, and chocolate protein powder. It'll give you a great energy boost and satisfy your chocolate craving.
6. Enjoy hot fudge without pudge.
Lots of store-bought hot fudge toppings are actually fat-free. Even if the front label doesn't say so, read the nutrition facts. You'll find that many of them actually have zero grams of fat. I dip fresh strawberries in warmed hot fudge for a chocolate "fondue" treat anytime.
7. Don't be afraid to try something new.
I'm always looking for new ways to sneak chocolate into my diet. I recently discovered all-natural chocolate brown rice syrup. It's like a cross between chocolate syrup and hot fudge, but it's all-natural, gluten free, and even fat-free! It's made without beet or can sugars, corn syrup, or other refined sweeteners of any kind. It has a super rich, deep chocolate flavor and goes well with everything from fruit to fat-free ice cream. Look for Suzanne's Specialties Chocolate Brown Rice Nectar at Whole Foods or on their website.
8. CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE BROWNIE CUPS
Devin Alexander's signature recipe from "The Most Decadent Diet Ever!" (Random House)
Makes 48 brownie cups; 24 servings
Save: 151 calories, 11 g fat, 2 g saturated fat. Each two-brownie serving has: 109 calories, 2 g protein, 23 g carbohydrates, 1 g fat, <1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, trace fiber, 139 mg sodium. A traditional brownie serving has about: 260 calories, 3 g protein, 37 g carbohydrates, 12 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 165 mg sodium.
Ingredients:
Butter-flavored cooking spray
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 large egg whites
2 cups raw sugar
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Thoroughly mist two 12-cup nonstick mini-muffin tins with spray.
2. Use a sturdy whisk or spatula to mix the applesauce, vanilla, egg whites, and sugar in a large mixing bowl until well combined. Add the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined and no lumps remain. Working in batches, fill each cup until just barely full. Sprinkle about one-fourth of the chips evenly over the brownies in each of the tins. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry (a few crumbs are okay).
3. Transfer the tins to a cooling rack and cool for 5 minutes. Use a butter knife to gently lift the brownies from the muffin tins (if they stick, carefully run the knife around the edge of each cup). Cool on the rack for another 10 minutes. Repeat with the second half of the batter and the remaining chips.
Note: These brownie cups freeze extremely well if you want to keep them on hand for your children's after-school cravings or your midnight sweet tooth. With only 54 calories and less than 1 gram of fat each, you really can't go wrong!
