Losin' Ladies

Need to get back on track

2010-02-15T17:13:00.002-06:00

My back is feeling better (knock on wood), so I want to get back to business. I rearranged my bedroom last night where my t.v. is in front of the treadmill. Lets hope that helps the boredom with walking ;)

Friday Weigh In Day

2010-01-22T20:48:00.002-06:00

Whoop Whoop! Its weigh in day! I was actually shocked beyond belief that I actually had a loss (although small) considering I went out and ate pizza (although it was healthier than most pizza and from a fine restaurant) and had beer/wine (which always bloats me beyond words!!) last night. Makes me hopeful for this upcoming week. Today has been busy busy busy. I did not really keep up with my food instake (which was not a lot truth be told) and I did not exercise. I'm going to say this is my day off. Back to the grind tomorrow!

Friday BLC Weigh In Day

2010-01-22T19:18:00.001-06:00

It's Friday. Time to weigh in again. Not a bad loss. 2.5 pounds. I'll take it. I wish I could lose this much every week. Then I would reach my goal in a healthy time limit. Sadly, I know not every week will be like this. But I will try. That's the best I can promise.

thurs: angie

2010-01-21T12:05:00.004-06:00

THOUGHTS
YAWN <-- that is what I have been doing all.day.long :(

EXERCISE
30 mins treadmill - 1.67 miles
arm exercises

FOOD
cereal (200) soymilk (50)-bfast
4 slices soymeat (100) 2 cheese slices (160)-lunch
soyjoy bar (140) 100 cal almond pack-snack
This is where it gets bad lol
went to dinner with a friend (wine and beer) and had 2 slices of pizza, although it was veggie pizza and super yummy!!

WTH Wednesday

2010-01-20T10:55:00.006-06:00

THOUGHTS:
Ugh! I've got to get myself to bed earlier so I wont want to go back to bed after I take the kids to school (which is exactly what I did today). It totally messes up my schedule..including my eating/exercise schedule. Ok folks..I about DIED on the treadmill tonight. But, I kept telling myself "YOU WILL NOT QUIT!!!"

EXERCISE:
15 mins on treadmill (morning) .82 miles
45 mins on treadmill (evening) 2.54 miles
= 1 hour & 3.36 miles

FOOD:
1 cup Organic cereal (200 cal) w/soymilk (50 cal)-bfast
1 soyjoy bar-snack
100 cal pack of nuts -snack
baked broccoli (10 oz fresh package)-lunch
1cup strawberries,1cup blueberries-lunch
1/4 cup of cheese fish -snack
Salad - dinner
Greek Yogurt w/honey (250 cal)-snack

Tooooo busy Tuesday

2010-01-19T13:17:00.006-06:00

THOUGHTS:
I had so much to do and planned for today. That ended when a certain little boy woke up complaining his stomach was hurting. So, went back to sleep with him so he would stay asleep and get more rest. Woke up later than I wanted and ate before I exercised because by that time, it had been so long since the last time I ate, I was STARVING!! CRAPtastic! This is life though, so I'll roll with the punches. For lunch, I ate one of my favorite meals (black beans and rice with shredded cheese). I usually add salsa and baked chips (scoops!). I decided to not add salsa and baked chips. It was beans/rice left over from last week, so I wanted to use it instead of making a new lunch. Not sure how often I will eat it as it is not as yummy without the baked chips and salsa. Oh, and its official, I do not crave coffee anymore :)

EXERCISE:
30 mins treadmill (morning) 1.62 miles

FOOD:
1 cup organic cereal (200 cal) 1/2 cup soymilk (50 cal) -bfast
no snack, overslept, so time is out of whack today!
black beans/brown rice/shredded cheese (NO BAKED CHIPS)-lunch
1/4 cup muesli (110 cal), 1 tbsp peanutbutter-snack
large salad + 2 pieces of tilapia fish (160 cal)-dinner

Fruity start to the week

2010-01-18T09:57:00.009-06:00

THOUGHTS:
I managed to exercise before eating this morning. Its better on my stomach to not walk/run on a full stomach. I'm adding broccoli slaw to my salads now. Gives me more of a "filling" vibe. Link is below, but I just get the store brand. 1 hour on the treadmill + leg exercises. *pats self on back*

EXERCISE:
30 mins on treadmill (morning)
30 mins on treadmill (evening)
a little over 3 miles in all :) Its a START!!
leg exercises

FOOD:
1 med orange, 1 cup blueberries, 1 cup cut up fresh stawberries
1 tbsp peanut butter, banana - snack
large salad - lunch (includes broccoli slaw)
100 cal pack of mixed nuts-snack
12 oz of steamed broccoli + greek yogurt/honey (250 cal)

Sunday: angie

2010-01-17T15:40:00.009-06:00

THOUGHTS:
I didn't realize, but I probably had a 1600 calorie day. I guess I could have done without the granola bar and the extra chik patty and probably the cheese too. Definately noted! I also need to get in the habit of measuring out my cereal and milk to make sure I'm not eating 2 servings. I was late for church today, so I literally had to eat while I was getting dressed. UGH! Its hard for me to figure out the salad calorie content. I guess I'll try to pay more attention to that. I am measuring out the dressing to 2 tbsp, so that is covered calorie wise. I never really factor in the calorie content of the lettuce since it is so low. Goal for tomorrow: Exercise BEFORE I eat breakfast!

EXERCISE:
25 mins on treadmill
arm exercises

FOOD:
cereal w/soymilk-bfast
granola bar 140 cal, 100 cal pack of almonds & banana-snack
Salad- lunch
1 cup of fresh blueberries (aprox 80cal) -snack
2 morningstar chik patties (300 cal) w/cheese (80cal) on top
+ 12oz steamed broccoli and carrots

Crazy TV Friday

2010-01-16T14:53:00.000-06:00

So yesterday was a lot of fun. I was on TV!! Woohoo. Wish I could say it was for something a little more exotic, but alas, it was for Potty Training. Yep, I said it. Potty Training. I was contacted through my Moms website (DFWAreaMoms.com) to do this. So if you would like to see the real me live in all my overweight glory, check it out here...

Let the exercise begin....

2010-01-16T12:02:00.007-06:00

EXCERCISE:
20 mins treadmill (morning)

FOOD:
2 oranges -bfast
small apple, 6 slices YVES turkey deli (soy protein) and 2 slices med sharp cheese (aprox 390 cal)
raw almonds -snack
granola bar (140 cal) -snack
Big Salad - dinner
banana -snack

THOUGHTS:
I did a lot of self reflection today. It felt good to get on the treamill again. I've been thinking about how I've been neglecting myself when it comes to things that make *me* feel good. Weighing out the fact that I do work hard (work, school, home, parenting)...I decided I deserve to pamper myself once in awhile and am going to concentrate on making myself feel good as I work hard :)

BLC Begins

2010-01-15T13:43:00.001-06:00

Today starts another round of the BLC (Biggest Loser Competition) for my Moms board (DFWAreaMoms.com). I joined. My motto is "I'm not in it to win it. I am in it to LOSE it!". If I win, what a bonus. But really I am just wanting the accountability to lose the weight. So I sent in my before photos and my starting weight is below. I plan to post my weigh in here every Friday when I send it in for the competition.

START DATE for DFWAMBLC

2010-01-15T09:55:00.009-06:00

FOOD:
1 med apple, 1 med orange 1 tbs of peanut butter - breakfast
pack of roasted almonds (250 calories) - snack
hummus + carrots and oven baked broccoli and cauliflower - lunch
greek yogurt w/honey (250 cal) - snack
tuna sandwich (w/cheese slice, pickles, mustard)

THOUGHTS:
I oven baked broccoli and cauliflower for the first time today. Why have I not done this sooner? It was delish!! So delish, my oldest daughter would not stop eating it after I offered to let her try just one bite lol. I'm going to have to do it again to see if the younger two like it. So quick and easy too! I was impressed :) All you have to do is throw your veggies in a bowl, drizzle some olive oil over (I mixed it around with a spoon), salt + pepper + garlic to taste and put in 450 degree oven for 10 mins (or however long you want, just keep checking) laid out on a baking sheet. I was going to sprinkle some parm cheese on them afterwards, but I forgot. Still yummy as ever!

My stomach starting hurting again late afternoon and still now this evening. I really want to know what is going on :(

Not much to report

2010-01-14T22:32:00.002-06:00

I've been having mega stomach pains since yesterday afternoon, so food has not sounded or tasted good at all. Just want to curl up in a ball. My daughter said her tummy hurt tonight too, so crossing fingers it is NOT a virus..ugh! BLC starts tomorrow for the moms group, so hoping I can kick that off feeling better. This SUCKS!

Monday!

2010-01-11T13:20:00.003-06:00

FOOD:
apple-bfast
rasp leaf tea-bfast
honey cinn almonds & gold fish-snack
tuna sandwich + baked chips-lunch
2 hard boiled eggs & orange - snack
greek yogurt w/honey
gold fish & honey cinn almonds

I started feeling bad last night, so didn't really eat a proper dinner. I tried and tried to think of something that would not hurt my already sour tummy. But, did not come up with anything :(

Getting ready for a new week

2010-01-10T16:40:00.003-06:00

FOOD:
cereal w/soy milk -bfast
med size orange - snack
nut mix & baked chips - snack
med size baked sweet potato - lunch
honey cinnamon almonds - snack
black beans+rice+baked chips - dinner
cheddar fish- snack

Saturday: Angie

2010-01-09T11:16:00.004-06:00

FOOD:
cereal -bfast
skipped snack for lunch!
2 bowls of minestrone soup + salad - lunch
2 chik patties with cheese slice -dinner
cocoa almonds - snack
hot cocoa w/whip cream -snack

I met a friend out for lunch at Olive Garden and got the soup/salad. Had minestrone soup and it was the BEST I've ever had. Honestly, I have never liked minestrone soup, so this was a great surprise! Loved it so much I had two bowls *blush* Only 1 bowl of salad though and I resisted the bread sticks and ordered water. **pats self on back** Good Job! haha!

WEIGH-IN DAY: ANGIE

2010-01-08T12:28:00.010-06:00

THIS WEEKS LOSS: -2 lbs (yippee!!)

The loss could be associated with my cycle ending, however, my starting weight is a weight that I have been at consistantly for the past year or so, so this might just be the good start I was looking for!!

Major Weight Loss Goal: 24 lbs (22 lbs to go)
1st mini Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs (3 lbs to go)
1st diet goal: Reduce Coffee...I'm on DAY 7!! and on my way!!

I'm so so proud of myself about the caffeine and I'm glad I didn't start out with saying "I'm stopping 100% from now on"...because I just need to drink it in moderation. But, everyday was way to addictive and way to hard on my body. I'm going to stick with zero caffeine at least 1 more week (giving it two weeks to completely get out of my body and break the habit) before I even give myself the option to have some occasional coffee with a friend. Then, I will be to my next mini goal...hmmm...what to choose lol I like challenging myself!

FOOD:
orange (med size) -bfast
bowl organic cereal w/soy milk - bfast
mixed nuts - snack
lean cuisine pizza (I need to get more creative with lunch, but this is so quick and easy!!) - lunch, cocoa almonds - snack
went out to dinner with a friend, got the large house salad and one draft "light" beer. I SO WANTED to order bad stuff lol..but I'm not ready to have days where I can free for all it.
greek yogurt w/honey - snack

Day 6 of NO coffee

2010-01-07T12:31:00.005-06:00

Day 6 No coffee/caffeine!! So, tomorrow it will be ONE WEEK! So close to my goal of 10 days!! No headaches and the cravings are subsiding (yes!!). Still very tired during the day. My sleep is bad at night. I think I'm going to get me a new mattress topper and see if that helps. I took a nap this morning (which is NOT good!) since I haven't been getting good sleep at night.

FOOD:
2 granola bars (190 cal) - bfast
mixed nuts (ate this twice!) - snack
lean cuisine pizza - lunch
orange - snack
black beans + brown rice + baked chips + salsa - dinner
greek yogurt + honey (250 cal) - super yummmmmy!!!

1...2....3....breathe

2010-01-06T13:35:00.005-06:00

I'm about ready to kick into gear with exercising. Now that I'm trying to change some eating habits, I think adding exercise is my next step. I keep telling myself "baby steps" and to not have the "all or nothing" attitude! Just need to keep it together and take each day as it comes!

FOOD:
2 granola bars bfast on the go
1 yogurt bar - bfast on the go
starbucks parfait (sp?) 350 cal - snack
lean cuisine pizza - lunch
bowl of cereal - dinner
carrots, almonds, sourcream onion chips - snack

More sleepless nights!

2010-01-05T08:31:00.010-06:00

Not being able to sleep at night is really taking its toll. Day #5 of NO COFFEE! I'm really craving it. Or actually, I really want it to wake me up after a horrible, toss turning night of sleep :( I read somewhere that it is good to start out the day eating fruit (on an empty tummy). That the fruit kind of acts like a street cleaner for your insides and cleans you out (so to speak). I'll give it a whirl. I'm not so keen on eating fruit first thing, but who knows! I think I'll have Fridays be my weigh in days since that is the day I first weighed in last week. *edit to add* the fruit worked!

Food:
med size apple (bfast)
and then later, more bfast.....
cereal mix w/soymilk (kashi and another)-bfast
protein shake w/whole milk (aprox 300 cal) - snack
cup of carrots - snack
chik patty - lunch (150 cal)
lean cuisine pizza (340 cal) - lunch
cinnamon almonds - snack
tuna sandwich w/cheese slice + chips (sourcream/onion) - dinner
DRINK: water water water

Day 4 of NO coffee

2010-01-04T12:07:00.006-06:00

Day 4 (I wish it was day 10 lol) of No coffee. Had a very sleepless night last night...it was HORRIBLE! I will push on.....

cereal w/soy milk - bfast
almonds (small bag - aprox 300 cal)- snack
more almonds (cinnamon) - (prob about 1/2 cup..seriously lol) snack
bbq chips (this bag is almost gone, thankfully! and then no more bbq chips)
Lean Cuisine pizza (340 cal) - lunch
blueberry pancakes plain with no syrup (dinner)

not feeling great after the pancakes..ugh!

Day 3 and feeling rough

2010-01-03T12:53:00.004-06:00

ugh! thats all my mind wants to say. Day 2 of Aunt Flo and Day 3 of No coffee. I'm sluggish. I thought my energy would return *wink* I'm going to attempt to take a walk around the neighborhood today.

Food: greek yogurt w/purely o's cereal mixed in (bfast)
a few bbq chips (snack? lol)
nuts (almonds, etc - snack)
pb&j sandwich (lunch)
potato soup (2 bowls - dinner)

I'm sure I ate more, but don't remember (this was yesterday Jan 3rd)

Day 2 - Many changes are a comin'

2010-01-02T12:43:00.010-06:00

Fitting for day 2 ... aunt flo showed up. I feel its a bit early, but oh well..better to get her visit over with this month. Day 2 of no coffee. So far, I'm ok. No headaches. I did have a witchy moment (or two) last night, but made me some raspberry leaf tea to sip on. I have my ice water on my desk ready for today! I'm hoping by 7-10 days out (of no coffee)...I'll not need to update about it heehee ;)

*update* ugh, not feeling that great today!

Food: oatmeal (cinn and brown sugar added) - small bowl (breakfast)
Almonds (handful or so) (snack)
peanut butter/Jelly sandwich (lunch)
Greek strawberry Yogurt (snack)
Chik sandwich (cheese slice) + bbq chips (the bad kind)
More Almonds (handful or so (snack) + more bbq chips
Drink: WATER

New Year + New Goals

2010-01-01T19:46:00.002-06:00

Major Weight Loss Goal: 24 lbs (24 lbs to go)
1st mini Weight Loss Goal: 5 lbs (5 lbs to go)
1st diet goal: Reduce Coffee

Day 1 of no coffee. Yes, I've said it before and said I would stop drinking coffee. But, I can tell that my anxiety gets worse after I drink it. I feel like heaven drinking it, then when it kicks in, it kicks my anxiety into overdrive and I can feel my body raging with nervousness. Its a sick cycle. I told my daughters that it is my goal to not drink it on a daily basis (which I have been!!). However, I will drink it on the occasions I meet up with friends ~ so, it will be in moderation, not dropping totally, but definiately will not be drinking it every single day. Sorry McDonalds, but I will be saving my $1.50 a day habit and putting that $$ to good use somewhere else!

starting AGAIN!

2009-08-31T13:06:00.004-05:00

FOOD:
fiber cereal w/soymilk -breakfast
grapes + 1 can diet coke - snack
fake soy meat + cheese slices - lunch
banana - snack
chips/salsa black bean soup - dinner

EXCERCISE:
10 mins on treadmill (yes, I know that is not much, but its a start! lol)

THOUGHTS:
I better start getting with it. I'm not getting any younger and my butt keeps getting bigger.

I'm Out

2009-08-05T22:34:00.003-05:00

I am officially out of the challenge.

I am in a funk. I am not sure what is going on, but I have lost my motivation and I desperately need to find it again. I have started my BCPs again and think that has something to do with my energy and funk.

Anyway, I am still here and searching for some new motivation. But I am out of the challenge.

Any ideas for new motivation?

a pause in working out

2009-07-30T22:02:00.002-05:00

This week has been pure HELL. Little did I know going to the dentist would produce a huge infection. I'm on two antibiotics and would cry...but do not have the energy to generate any tears at this point. So so tired. But, wake up during the night in pain. <--- this was yesterday!

I woke up feeling 10% better. Perhaps I'm on my way to feeling human again. Ok..I can hardly keep my eyes open. Its not even 1pm and I have tons to catch up on, but not sure if I'll even make it out of the house. C'mon body!!! HEAL HEAL HEAL yourself!!!!

7.29 Jamie

2009-07-29T16:49:00.002-05:00

Nothing much to report today. I did finish my 30 day challenge on the Wii Activity. So I will start a new one soon and up the level of it.

Input:
1 slice of cold pizza
Pizza rolls
Chicken Enchiladas with rice
Water with Gatorade

Output:
32 minutes of Wii Activity
35 minute walk around the neighborhood while the girls rode their bikes in the front yard with Steve.

oh oh ouchie

2009-07-28T22:31:00.003-05:00

So, I had a root canal yesterday. Little did I know that I would be in this much pain, that the meds would make me all loopy and itchy and that I can not eat on that side of my mouth for another 10 days. I'm in HELL. I'm so hungry throughout the day, but anything I try hurts hurts hurts. It feels like my jaw bone has been sawed on. So, in 10 days, I go BACK to finish up. The procedure takes so long, they do it in 2 appointments. Anyhow, needless to say..I have not exercised, which means I'm out on the challenge :( I'm so ready to be of sound mind (not take any darn pain meds). Good thing I'm on vacation and don't have to go into work. Anyhow, as soon as this is all done, I'm back on that treadmill. But, I'm very thankful that my tooth is being fixed. Tomorrow, I'm going to the store to get soft stuff to eat. The dentist literally told me NOT to chew on that side of my mouth. Its very hard not to, so I'm just going to try to stick with soft foods that involve little chewing.

Change of plans

2009-07-28T21:21:00.003-05:00

We were suppose to spend most of the day swimming today but the weather was odd. And since it had been raining for a couple of days, the water was going to be too cold for Keira. So change of plans. We went bowling. Fun!!

Input:
White cheddar popcorn
Hazelnut iced Coffee
6 piece chicken nuggets
Iced Tea
Pickles
3 slices of pepperoni pizza

Output:
31 minutes of Wii Activity
40 minute walk (during cheer practice waiting for it to be over. This will probably be a weekly thing. YAY!)

Happy to be home

2009-07-27T21:38:00.002-05:00

Got some rest last night and time to get back in the routine of things. Sevi had her 4 year appt. today.4 shots. Poor girl.

Input:
Chick-fil-a Nuggets
Waffle Fries
Pickles
Iced Tea
Spaghetti

Output:
36 minutes of Wii Activity

Last day in Austin

2009-07-26T20:41:00.000-05:00

Today was our last day in Austin. Lots of great info was learned this weekend. Long drive home. But I really had a good weekend. I was happy to see the girls and they were VERY happy to see me. A storm blew through early and I took a walk after it passed to watch the lightning and enjoy the cooler weather.

Input:
Half a blueberry muffin
Chili Cheeseburger
Water with lemon
1 fried pickle spear

Output:
45 minute walk

PTA Convention

2009-07-25T22:33:00.000-05:00

Today was our first day of classes. Sadly, i got a late start because I was up throwing up all night. Something I ate did not agree with me. I was so sick. And sharing a hotel room with 2 other ladies while sick...not fun. I did not get to workout today. So today was my "free" day for the week. But I did get lots of walking in. Still recovering from the throwing up so I decided to not go out again tonight. A few other girls decided to stay back with me too, so we rented 17 Again and chilled out in the room. We had fun. Kinda like a sleepover. LOL

Input:
Water
Water
Water
Tortilla with butter
Water with lemon
Grilled Artichoke
Water with lemon

Output:
Lots of walking

sat: angie

2009-07-25T21:41:00.001-05:00

30 mins swimming
15 arm exercises
15 leg exercises

I'm ready for my cycle to stop :)

Happy Birthday My Spirited One

2009-07-24T23:29:00.000-05:00

My middle daughter turned 4 today. We celebrated last weekend though since I wasn't going to be home. I got up early today just to exercise before I left. I am proud of myself. My husband was floored. 4 hour drive to Austin and out to 6th street for some fun.

Input:
Burrito
Root Beer
Lobster Ravioli
Salad
Water with lemon

Output:
36 minutes of Wii Activity
Lots of walking

thurs: angie

2009-07-23T23:49:00.003-05:00

so many twists and turns today! 1 more day of work. My cycle started last night (the joys of being a woman lol). Really missing my kids!

10 mins arm exercises
25 min treadmill
10 min wii hoola hoopin'

Thankful Thursday

2009-07-23T21:24:00.000-05:00

Today I spent staining, jumping and getting ready for my trip tomorrow. I even got to sneak out and get a mani and a pedi.

Input:
Cin Roll

Output:
2 hours of staining wood (nothing towards challenge, but good arm work)
30 minutes jumping on the trampoline (with sprinkler on)
34 minutes of Wii Activity

Wet Wednesday

2009-07-22T21:51:00.002-05:00

I am going out of town for the weekend, so I stayed home today to pack and such. Well, we ended up going swimming anyway. I love swimming. I could swim all day long if it wasn't for the dang Texas Sun. And Yes, it is different then the California Sun.

I went to Starbuck's for the second time since January 1st. I recently went with my husband to get iced tea. But today I went to get info. And to get the info, I had to order a Mocha . And let me tell you, it tasted horrible. Yay!!!

Input:
1 Glazed Donut
1 Kolache
1/2 a Mocha
Southwest chicken Salad
Barbacoa Burrito Bowl
Chips with Gauc
*Man, I ate really bad today.

Output:
2 hours of swimming (1 hour towards challenge)
35 minutes of Wii Activity

wed: angie

2009-07-22T21:27:00.004-05:00

2 more days! and the stress continues...dun dun dun! although, I submitted my app for school. So, crossing fingers I'll be a college student sometime in the near future!!!

30 mins of swimming (yippee!!!)
30 mins on treadmill

Staining Wood

2009-07-21T21:15:00.000-05:00

I am in the process of putting up a new playset/swingset fort thing in our backyard. But I have to stain it first. Something I have never done. I made a huge mess, stained more then just the wood and now have a very tired arm. And I am not even 1/4 of the way done.

Input:
6 nuggets
Iced Tea
A couple waffle fries
Boneless beef ribs
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Water with Gatorade

Output:
32 minutes of Wii Activity
Lots of "painting"

tues: angie

2009-07-21T18:16:00.003-05:00

My co-worker's last day was today *cries* --- so I'll have 3 days more without her *more cries* I ate really bad today. Coffee for breakfast (yep, back to that crap) and a baked potato for lunch. Chips and Shredded cheese for snack. I think my cycle will start this week. Oh boy!!

15 mins (morning) treadmill (slow walk)
15 min leg exercises

I'm tired :(

challenge day 1

2009-07-20T22:11:00.002-05:00

I did not get on the scales this morning. After a weekend of cake and cupcakes..I didn't want to see the damage :) I'm joining some great ladies on a "challenge"...I will probably (most definately) fumble my way through this first week. To be honest, my life is VERY stressful right now and I'm doing good just to get up, shower, get to work, come home and go to bed :) The children are gone for another 2 weeks. My last day of work (shhhhh!) is this Friday and a big dentist appointment is next Monday (oh my gosh...the stress about that appointment...needles freak me out!!). So, stress is my middle name right now. I think I have convinced myself to do an elimination diet. The two foods are gluten and dairy. I'll nix the gluten first. I have a feeling one of those foods is really doing bad things to me :(

exercise:
30 mins on treadmill (slow walk)

A new challenge

2009-07-20T21:36:00.003-05:00

We started a new challenge today. This time, Teresa, Brandie and ANGIE will be doing it with me. The types of exercise and such remains the same, but the schedule is a bit different.

Three days of 30 minutes of any type of exercise.
Three days an hour of exercise. 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of other exercise.
One rest day.

This is to help Teresa and Brandie with their training and Angie and I with our exercising.

We have not decided on the prize yet, but I am sure we will come up with something. Really, it is more about the accountability.

Input:
Tostada
Hald a beef taco
Chips with queso
Water with gatorade
Two slices of pepperoni pizza, thin crust

Output:
1.5 hours of swimming
30 minutes of Wii Activity

Sunday Sallies

2009-07-19T21:25:00.000-05:00

Tonight was a night I had been looking forward to. Sunday Sallies at Uncle Julio's. My husband and I came to an arrangement a year ago that one Sunday a month I could count on him to be home so I could go out with girlfriends. And for a year, it has worked. And tonight it was at my favorite place, Uncle Julio's. And my lovely friend and challenge participant, Teresa, shared the Guadalajara Plate with me. YUM!!

Today was a crazy day leading up to diner. We purchased a swing set from a Mom on my Mom's board. Some things changed and we ended up going over there Sunday morning to pick it up. It was not dismantled yet, so we spent 3.5 hours in the heat taking this thing apart as much as needed to get it UP and OVER the fence and UP onto the flatbed truck we rented. I have not sweated or worked out that much in years. My poor husband was exhausted and in pain. I have NEVER seen him like that. That's how much work this thing was. Then we got it home and got a neighbor to help us get it UP and OVER our fence. I keep emphasizing the UP and OVER because you have no idea how big and heavy a few of the pieces were.

So with all of that said, I did not get a work out in. We didn't even get home and get the truck back till 3:30. Did I mention the MAJOR storm with hail that hit right when we were unloading it? The roof that flew off the back of the truck on the way home...twice. Yeah, I had nothing left in me to work out today. I barely got in the shower and thank goodness a friend was driving. So I splurged and had a Strawberry Daquari. I never drink alcohol, but I needed it after the day we had. By never, I may have had alcohol 3 times in the past 5 years.

Input:
Waffle
Hash browns
Scrambled eggs
Coffee with cream and sugar
Raisin Toast
(We took Sevi out to breakfast for her birthday. She picked Waffle House)
(No lunch, I was too hot to be hungry)
Chips and salsa
Beef Fajita
Shrimp Brochette
Strawberry Daquari
Water with lemon
(I did not have a piece of the dessert they brought us)

Output:
Really, do I need to explain any more?

Birthday Party Day

2009-07-18T22:10:00.000-05:00

Today is Sevina's Birthday Party. Woohoo. I can't believe she is turning 4.

Input:
Snuffer's Cheese Fries
Taco Salad
Water with Lemon
1 slice of cake (I have turned it down at every party, but had to have it at my daughter's)
Taco Pizza
Iced tea

Output:
60 minutes of swimming
Bouncing and chasing (literally) kids around
Climbing

Swim Party

2009-07-17T21:02:00.000-05:00

Man, my posts have been so boring. Oh well, no one reads any way. I guess it is just more for me. LOL

We had a swim party this evening. Otherwise, it was a do nothing day. We have been staying inside all week to heal from being in the sun ALL day Monday. Tonight was the first time we have been back in the water since Monday.

Input:
Sausage McMuffin with Cheese
Hazelnut iced Coffee
Chicken Fingers with Ranch
Water with Lemon
Spaghetti with Ground Turkey and Egg Noodles
Water with lemon

Output:
38 minutes of Wii Activity
2 hours of swimming

Do nothing Thursday

2009-07-16T20:26:00.000-05:00

Another pretty boring day. Still just staying in the house to recover from Monday. The girls did have gymnastics this evening, but that is indoors.

Input:
Chick-fil-a nuggets
Iced Tea
Chips and salsa
Salad from Red Robin
Water with lemon

Output:
36 minutes of Wii Activity

Getting back on track

2009-07-15T20:57:00.000-05:00

Ok, no more excuses. The sunburn is much better. Starting to itch which means it is healing. So time to get back to working out. We had a birthday party to go to tonight. I did some chasing and bouncing with the girls.

Input:
6 Chicken Nuggets
Iced Tea
1/4 of a mexican pizza
Hard shell taco

Output:
34 minutes of Wii Activity
Some bouncing

Ack, I need the challenge Back!!

2009-07-14T21:55:00.002-05:00

Haha, I did not exercise today either. I had to take my nephew to the airport during my usual workout time and I am still sunburned from yesterday and just exhausted. So I took today off as well. Shame on me.

Input:
Beef Tips with Egg Noodles
Water with gatorade

Output:
Ooops

Hawaiian Falls

2009-07-13T21:52:00.002-05:00

Today I took my nephew and two older daughters to a water slide park. I admit I did not do any extra exercise. With the challenge off, I took full advantage of it today. I climb hundreds of stairs, walked a few miles (inside water for about half of it), swam hundreds of "laps", etc., etc., etc. I got plenty of exercise in today. And plenty of sun. Oops.

Input:
Tiny pepperoni mini individual pizza
1 root beer
Tons of water
Turkey Club Sandwich

Ouput: See above for all I did today

Right back at it

2009-07-12T22:15:00.002-05:00

I said only one day and I meant it. Right back at it. I still have 30 pounds I would like to lose, so this girl has a ways to go.

Input:
Scrambled eggs
Toast with that olive oil butter stuff
Hash browns
Leftover Chicken Enchilada
Water with Gatorade

Output:
115 minutes of swimming
35 minutes of Wii Activity

The Challenge has come to an end

2009-07-11T22:08:00.002-05:00

I was informed today that I won the challenge!!!! Woohoo!!!! Teresa was out about two weeks and then Brandie just missed three days. So while I am excited that I won (I get a new Wii game which is appropriate for me), I am sad it is over. It is a huge motivator for me. Hopefully we can work out a new one.

So, with this good news, it motivated me (along with Brandie nagging me) to take an after photo to compare. So, here is a before and after that shows a 22.8 pound loss.

And to celebrate, I did not work out today. WOW!!! Since April 6th, when the challenge has started, I have worked out EVERY.SINGLE.DAY. (Well, other then the vacation). Yay me! So I figured one day off was ok. But I will be back at it tomorrow. Besides, Juls was still sick today and I got lots of exercise getting up and down with her and running to the bathroom.

So, here's to the next 20 pounds!!!

Plan to get back into the groove on Monday!!

2009-07-11T14:14:00.003-05:00

I pretty much received some life changing news on July 2nd. I've been pretty down and out since then. I honestly don't know how long it will take for me to get over and past it. So, it has been a hell-ish week and a half for me. I could barely eat, much less exercise! Anyhow, I'm pushing myself back...and WILL get through/over/past this. My goal is to start again next Monday with getting back on the treadmill *fingers crossed*

Puke Fest '09

2009-07-10T21:15:00.001-05:00

My oldest has been throwing up all day. Poor girl. We were suppose to go to a water park, but she threw up after we were all dressed and out the door. So we had to stay home all day.

Input:
1 Pig in a blanket
1 glazed donut
Some healthy spanish microwave dish. (never again)
Baked Ziti
Water with Gatorade

Output:
36 minutes of Wii Activity

Only got 30 minutes in today with the sick child. So this will be my half day for the week.

Fun Day Today

2009-07-09T16:36:00.002-05:00

Lots of sun time today. Today was my nephew's first full day here and the girls are keeping him very busy.

Input:
Slice of cold pizza
Green Salad with Ranch
2 slices of pepperoni pizza
Root Beer
Pork and Chili Casserole

Output:
2 hours pool playing (1 hour for challenge)
30 minutes of Wii Activity

Nephew is Coming to Visit

2009-07-08T21:10:00.003-05:00

My 18 year old nephew is coming tonight to stay a week with us. Fun! Fun!

Input:
1/4 Chick-fil-a salad with ranch and nuggets
Iced Tea
Green Salad
2 slices of pepperoni pizza
Water with lemon

Output:
32 minutes of Wii Activity
35 minute walk

Car Wash Tuesday

2009-07-07T19:44:00.000-05:00

Today the girls and I washed the car. Well, I washed, they played. But it was great amr workout.

Input:
Whole Grain Waffles with Lite Syrup
Raviolis (Schwan's single serving package)
Hamburger Mac
Lemonade

Output:
34 minutes of Wii Activity
90 minutes of swimming (45 minutes for challenge)

Monday Monday Monday

2009-07-06T20:16:00.002-05:00

Nothing planned today. Just swimming with the girls and hanging out at the house.

Input:
Pork Chops
Baked Beans
Corn on the Cob

Output:
90 minutes of swimming (45 minutes for challenge)
30 minutes of Wii Activity

Slow down Sunday

2009-07-05T17:57:00.003-05:00

Keira has a fever. She is very needy. I was able to get on the Wii Activity during nap, but she didn't nap long enough for me to get a full hour workout in, so today will be a 30 minute day.

Input:
Graham Crackers
Garlic and Lemon Chicken Linguini
Strawberry Watermelon Chiller

Output:
34 minutes Wii Activity

Sunday: angie

2009-07-05T10:01:00.002-05:00

To be honest, there hasn't been much to post about since last Thursday. I feel like I've had some sort of tummy bug or tummy issues since then. So, it has actually been a struggle to get foods in. NOTHING sounds good. I can't even seem to force myself to eat most things. Liquids sound better than solids. I am on antibiotics, so perhaps that has something to do with it. At any rate...I'm trying to find liquids or soft foods that sound good and have calories until I feel better :(

Happy 4th Of July

2009-07-04T22:50:00.001-05:00

This was just a bad day. I swear our 4th is cursed. 2 years ago my 6 week old ended up in the hospital for a week with a perforated intestine...lots of long names. Last year I backed into my husband's car. This year my youngest got sick and puked all over me. And just to add to the fun, we had two waters spilled (one totally in my lap), one spilled iced tea and one dropped ice cream sundae.

We did go to a parade and see fireworks. The parade was great, but the girls were so done by the time the fireworks came. Keira stayed home with Daddy since she was sick.

Input:
Snuffer's Cheese Fries
Taco Salad
Water with lemon
Beef Brisket
Green Beans
Baked Beans
Roll
Iced Tea

Output:
35 minutes of Wii Activity
40 minute walk

Mother of 5

2009-07-03T20:44:00.000-05:00

Today I was babysitting my BFF's two daughters. So I had 5 daughters today. LOL Luckily Steve was home. But he felt all alone being the only boy. ;) He wouldn't admit it out loud, but he enjoyed it. I really thought 5 kids would be hard, but it wasn't too bad. The baby (6 months old) was actually the "hardest". While she was not difficult, she just reminded me how much attention an infant needs. And the other girls were all over her. So fascinated.

Input:
1 mini blueberry muffin
1 slice of cheese pizza
Salad
Breadsticks with Alfredo Sauce
Shrimp Caprese
Peach Iced Tea

Output:
32 minutes of Wii Activity
Lots of going up and down the stairs
Assembly of a new pool

thurs was just.....

2009-07-02T21:45:00.001-05:00

a bad bad day :( that is all.

A little sore

2009-07-02T21:20:00.002-05:00

So my arms are a little sore from the Wii Activity. That's good because with Wii Fit, my arms don't get much workout. But after today's exercise, I know I am going to be much more sore. Really digging this "game". It has it's flaws, like having to take the nunchuck in and out of the leg thing (which falls down during the running and leg stuff sometimes). But the exercises are awesome. Seems to know just how long I can push it before crashing. My hear rate is up the whole time. My body hurts, which is a good thing. I am doing the 30 day challenge or something and I am suppose to rest tomorrow, but with our challenge and my own need to work out everyday, we'll see what I can come up with tomorrow.

Input:
Boneless Chicken Wings
Small Green Salad
Fries
Water with Lemon
Water with Lemonade

Output:
Swimming for 90 minutes (45 for the challenge)
30 minutes of Wii Activity

Happy July

2009-07-01T20:14:00.001-05:00

Today is July 1st. I had an appt. for my broken finger. Good news is the fracture has healed. Bad news is I have tendonitis from the tendon tear. So I am in the splint for 3 more weeks. I have a squeezy ball I have to use twice a day and I can swim without my fingers taped. So some good news with the bad.

I also bought the new Wii Activity today. So far I am impressed. It is very different then the Wii Fit. It doesn't weigh you which is a little hard for me but might be good. And the exercises are great. My heart rate is up the entire time. Although, I am so NOT a fan of running. We'll see how long I keep that one in the rotation. Let you know more as I use it more.

Input:
1/4 of a Chik-fil-a Nugget Salad
Iced Tea
1/4 of a Chipotle Barbacoa Burrito
Guacamole with Chips
Iced Tea

Output:
35 minute walk
25 minutes of Wii Activity

Wed: angie

2009-07-01T08:24:00.008-05:00

Day three of no diet coke (yippeee!). Although, water is getting B-O-R-I-N-G! and I don't like lemon water unfortunately. However, I did hear that warm lemon water in the morning is really great for you. I'll have to look that one up!

30 mins of EXERCISE
20 mins treadmill 10 walk = 30 mins (morning)

FOOD
Kashi Golean cereal soymilk *breakfast*
100cal pack nuts, 1 whole grapfruit *snack*
black beans/cheese (NO CHIPS LOL), yogurt *lunch*
large orange, 2 rice cakes w/pbutter *snack*
3 hard boiled eggs *dinner*
green tea

Tues back to business: angie

2009-06-30T08:36:00.006-05:00

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*

Boring Monday ~ Jamie

2009-06-29T15:38:00.002-05:00

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!)

Monday Goals: angie

2009-06-29T13:02:00.007-05:00

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*

Swimming Sunday

2009-06-28T19:42:00.002-05:00

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)

Sunday Sweating: angie

2009-06-28T13:15:00.006-05:00

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*

Super Saturday

2009-06-27T19:18:00.002-05:00

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)

Saturday!! angie

2009-06-27T12:20:00.007-05:00

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*

Fantastic Friday

2009-06-26T17:09:00.003-05:00

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. ;)

Friday YAY: angie

2009-06-26T15:25:00.005-05:00

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*

Thumping Along Thursday

2009-06-25T20:17:00.000-05:00

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)

thurs: angie

2009-06-25T10:07:00.006-05:00

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

Wild Wednesday

2009-06-24T22:21:00.000-05:00

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

Wed: angie

2009-06-24T10:17:00.007-05:00

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*

Jamie's Tuesday

2009-06-23T20:57:00.002-05:00

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

Tues: angie

2009-06-23T08:07:00.008-05:00

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*

Golf Camp Time

2009-06-22T21:00:00.001-05:00

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

Monday again! angie

2009-06-22T08:11:00.005-05:00

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*

The Big Show

2009-06-21T21:07:00.001-05:00

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

Sunday Madness: angie

2009-06-21T09:16:00.006-05:00

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*

Saturday Check In

2009-06-20T23:03:00.002-05:00

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)

Saturday: angie

2009-06-20T10:46:00.006-05:00

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*

Still Feverish

2009-06-19T21:48:00.003-05:00

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".

Fri: angie

2009-06-19T07:51:00.007-05:00

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 :)

Nasty Fever

2009-06-18T21:35:00.001-05:00

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

Thurs: angie

2009-06-18T11:04:00.004-05:00

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.

Jamie's Wednesday

2009-06-17T21:09:00.002-05:00

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)

wed: angie

2009-06-17T07:52:00.007-05:00

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

Peter Piper Pizza

2009-06-16T15:12:00.004-05:00

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.

Tuesday: angie

2009-06-16T09:04:00.010-05:00

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!

Monday starts Camp

2009-06-15T14:27:00.000-05:00

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)

Monday Monday Monday!! angie

2009-06-15T08:30:00.007-05:00

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 :)

Just a relaxing Sunday

2009-06-14T17:18:00.003-05:00

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)

Sunday Madness: angie

2009-06-14T10:21:00.009-05:00

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 :(

Getting Back Into The Swing Of Things

2009-06-13T21:20:00.003-05:00

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))