Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Day Forty Four - Another Weigh and Measure
Arms: Start: 12.5 Last week: 12 Now: 12
Bust: Start: 39 Last week: 38 Now: 37
Chest: Start ?? Last week: 33 Now 32.5
Waist: Start 35.5 Last week: 32 Now: 31.5
Hips: Start: 45 Last week: 41.5 Now: 40
Thighs: Start: 27 Last week: 24 Now: 23.5
Weight: Start: 195 Last week: 185 Now: 178
Down 4 inches and 2 lbs! Very cool. :)
6 weeks in and I have lost 15.5 inches and 17 lbs. I am good with that. Plus, I am eating so much healthier than ever before - not skipping meals - I have found my exercise calling AND I am not starving.
Tuesday, March 05, 2013
Day Thirty Six - Weigh and Measure
Yes, yes I know I haven't been logging my food here. I have been keeping close track of it with the 180App so it IS being accounted for. I've been sticking very closely with the program and staying close to the 1200 cal/day mark. 1250 is the highest I've gone.
Its that time again. Weigh and Measure Time:
Arms: Start: 12.5 Last week: 12 Now: 12
Bust: Start: 39 Last week: 38 Now: 38
Chest: Start ?? Last week: 33 Now 33
Waist: Start 35.5 Last week: 32 Now: 32
Hips: Start: 45 Last week: 41.5 Now: 41.5
Thighs: Start: 27 Last week: 24 Now: 23.5
Weight: Start: 195 Last week: 185 Now: 180
(I reached my Disney goal early! Okay, new goal - 175 by Disney on the 22nd)
Hot damn I love my Power Yoga! Lost half an inch - in my thighs which is always terrific. :) and I lost 5 lbs. I have to chalk it up to the addition of the yoga - its the only change.
Good lesson learned: Always Listen to Your Body.
- It will tell you what you need. If you are doing exercise that you don't like, don't look forward to, have to FORCE yourself to do, or don't feel good during or after that is NOT the exercise for you. Find something you like to do, something that makes you feel good after you've done it, and that you enjoy while you are doing it (even if it is difficult) - not only will you be more likely to stick with it but you will get greater benefits from doing it.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Day Thirty One
Went to my first 'hot yoga' class last night. Not quite as hot or as long as Bikram yoga more of a vinyasa yoga in a room heated to 95 degrees. It was truly wonderful! I loved it. :) They're currently running a 10 days for 10 bucks promotion (as many classes as you want in 10 days) so I signed up for it. Will be going back over and over again. Nothing makes me feel as grounded, centered, or connected to myself and my body as yoga does.
I missed logging my food yesterday I have it on my Shaklee180 app but right now its not connecting to the server so I cant retrieve my log. :( I will come back and update each day once I can get to it.
Feeling better about my progress today. Weighed myself on the doctors scale at my office and I've actually lost a pound. So my current weight is 184. :) Plus the yoga class reconnected me to why I am doing this and what my goals are (its not about the numbers!).
I missed logging my food yesterday I have it on my Shaklee180 app but right now its not connecting to the server so I cant retrieve my log. :( I will come back and update each day once I can get to it.
Feeling better about my progress today. Weighed myself on the doctors scale at my office and I've actually lost a pound. So my current weight is 184. :) Plus the yoga class reconnected me to why I am doing this and what my goals are (its not about the numbers!).
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Day Thirty
Arms: Before: 12" Now: 12
Bust: Before 38" Now: 38"
Chest: Before 33 Now 33"
Waist: Before: 32" Now: 32"
Hips: Before: 41.5" Now: 41.5
Thighs: Before: 24" Now: 24
Weight = Still 185
Okay, gotta admit this is getting discouraging. I've added the BURST workouts and still no weight loss and now no inches lost either.... my diet progress is grinding to a halt.
Not sure where I am going wrong here. I feel like other than the first two weeks where I lost a bunch of lbs and inches - after that I've just been maintaining. I feel better - but 10 lbs and 10 inches will make one feel better. But I am not even close to my goal and its not coming off. :( I hate when this happens.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Day Twenty Nine
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) and a cup of coffee (15) = 365
Lunch: Peanut Butter and chocolate chip meal in a bar = 270
Dinner: It is a cold and rainy night... this calls for Soup and a Sandwich! Comfort food. I had vegetarian vegetable soup and a grilled cheese = 504
Snacks: Dark, cold and rainy nights also call for a movie. Boys and I watched Madagascar 3 (outrageous yet cute and funny). I made popcorn for the kids and had a handful myself = 55 calories
TOTAL = 1179
Lunch: Peanut Butter and chocolate chip meal in a bar = 270
Dinner: It is a cold and rainy night... this calls for Soup and a Sandwich! Comfort food. I had vegetarian vegetable soup and a grilled cheese = 504
Snacks: Dark, cold and rainy nights also call for a movie. Boys and I watched Madagascar 3 (outrageous yet cute and funny). I made popcorn for the kids and had a handful myself = 55 calories
TOTAL = 1179
Monday, February 25, 2013
Day Twenty Eight
Breakfast = Strawberry/banana smoothie = 368
Lunch = Mocha latte smoothie = 260
Snack = 1 small whole wheat pita ripped into pieces and dipped in roasted red pepper hummus (2 tbsp) = 254
Dinner = The boys asked for pizza - so with Danny out of town Pizza it is! :) I had a salad with a slice of the pizza = 375
Late night snack = craving sweets... decided on a Lemon Cranberry snack bar = 120
TOTAL = 1257
Lunch = Mocha latte smoothie = 260
Snack = 1 small whole wheat pita ripped into pieces and dipped in roasted red pepper hummus (2 tbsp) = 254
Dinner = The boys asked for pizza - so with Danny out of town Pizza it is! :) I had a salad with a slice of the pizza = 375
Late night snack = craving sweets... decided on a Lemon Cranberry snack bar = 120
TOTAL = 1257
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Day Twenty Seven
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) and a cup of coffee (15) = 365
Lunch: The blueberry and almond crisp meal in a bar = 260
Dinner: We polished off the Boston Market leftovers. I had what was left of the breast meat on a salad of mixed greens with red peppers, cucumbers and lite Parmesan dressing. = 403
Snack: I had some of Special K's Cracker Chips w/ sea salt. = 110
TOTAL = 1123
Lunch: The blueberry and almond crisp meal in a bar = 260
Dinner: We polished off the Boston Market leftovers. I had what was left of the breast meat on a salad of mixed greens with red peppers, cucumbers and lite Parmesan dressing. = 403
Snack: I had some of Special K's Cracker Chips w/ sea salt. = 110
TOTAL = 1123
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Day Twenty Six
I'm so thrilled with Shaklee. I ordered my next month 180 Kit on Thursday and choose standard shipping. My kit arrived today. :) Impressive.
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) and a cup of coffee (15) = 365
Lunch: Since my kit arrived and I opted for one chocolate, one vanilla and one cafe latte I decided to try a mocha latte smoothie. VERY good. That may become my routine breakfast. :) = 260
Snack: 11 Kashi Original 7 Grain Pita crisps (120) and 2 tbsp roaster red pepper hummus (60) = 180
Dinner: Eating Well's Chicken Parmesan (386) with broccoli (54) and a mixed green salad (9) and light peppercorn dressing (45) = 494
Total = 1299
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) and a cup of coffee (15) = 365
Lunch: Since my kit arrived and I opted for one chocolate, one vanilla and one cafe latte I decided to try a mocha latte smoothie. VERY good. That may become my routine breakfast. :) = 260
Snack: 11 Kashi Original 7 Grain Pita crisps (120) and 2 tbsp roaster red pepper hummus (60) = 180
Dinner: Eating Well's Chicken Parmesan (386) with broccoli (54) and a mixed green salad (9) and light peppercorn dressing (45) = 494
Total = 1299
Friday, February 22, 2013
Day Twenty Five
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) = 350
Lunch: Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip meal-in-a-bar. = 270
Dinner: Whitefish Sandwich from Eat n' Park (447) (not the least bit Catholic but living in Pittsburgh during lent, I dont care how non-religious you are you WILL crave fish on fridays. LOL) and a side garden salad (93). = 540
Total: 1160
Began the BURST workouts today. For a 15 minute workout it is a butt kicker. :)
Lunch: Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip meal-in-a-bar. = 270
Dinner: Whitefish Sandwich from Eat n' Park (447) (not the least bit Catholic but living in Pittsburgh during lent, I dont care how non-religious you are you WILL crave fish on fridays. LOL) and a side garden salad (93). = 540
Total: 1160
Began the BURST workouts today. For a 15 minute workout it is a butt kicker. :)
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Day Twenty Four
Feeling really run down today. Hoping to not get sick I did a preemptive strike and went to bed most of the day.
I did however stick to the diet...
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) = 350
Lunch: The blueberry and almond crisp meal in a bar = 260
I wasnt up for making dinner and Danny isnt 100% yet so we decided on Boston Market. I had chicken part of the Caesar side salad and green beans. According to the Shaklee180 app my dinner totaled up to be = 410
Total today = 1030
I hope to be back to fighting form tomorrow. A chiro adjustment, day of rest, vitamins, good food and a hot bath... that should help me kick this bug before it takes hold.
Day Twenty Three
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) and a cup of coffee (15) = 365
Lunch: Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip meal-in-a-bar. = 270
Dinner: I made a baked chicken breast (141) with mushrooms (15) topped with mozzarella cheese (72) over 1/2 cup of brown rice (108) with mixed green salad (9) and light peppercorn dressing (45) = 390
Total = 1025
Lunch: Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip meal-in-a-bar. = 270
Dinner: I made a baked chicken breast (141) with mushrooms (15) topped with mozzarella cheese (72) over 1/2 cup of brown rice (108) with mixed green salad (9) and light peppercorn dressing (45) = 390
Total = 1025
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Day Twenty Two
Posted to the TEAM180 Facebook page today. I posted this picture of me from 2003 when I met my husband:
Here's what I said: "I want to get this person back. I felt better, happier, healthier. I had more energy and now, with two rugrats to chase around and set an example for I find it more important than ever to show them that the keys to a happy life is a healthy, happy, outlook. I'm so lethargic, depressed and frustrated at this weight and I dont want them to grow up with a Mommy like that. So for them... For my boys... I want to be the best I can be."
Food log today:
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) and a cup of coffee (15) = 365
Lunch: Vanilla smoothie (260) with about 1/2 cup strawberries (25) = 285
Snack: Pomegranate energy tea (10) and 5 almonds (35) = 45
Dinner: Vegetarian vegetable soup (180) with Kashi's sea salt pita crisps (120) and 2 tbs of roasted red pepper hummus (60) = 360
Total = 1055
Here's what I said: "I want to get this person back. I felt better, happier, healthier. I had more energy and now, with two rugrats to chase around and set an example for I find it more important than ever to show them that the keys to a happy life is a healthy, happy, outlook. I'm so lethargic, depressed and frustrated at this weight and I dont want them to grow up with a Mommy like that. So for them... For my boys... I want to be the best I can be."
Food log today:
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) and a cup of coffee (15) = 365
Lunch: Vanilla smoothie (260) with about 1/2 cup strawberries (25) = 285
Snack: Pomegranate energy tea (10) and 5 almonds (35) = 45
Dinner: Vegetarian vegetable soup (180) with Kashi's sea salt pita crisps (120) and 2 tbs of roasted red pepper hummus (60) = 360
Total = 1055
Weigh in Week Three
Well its that time again... I feel different. Clothes are fitting different so this should show some decent change.
Weight Before: 186 Now: 185 = 1 lb lost
I think I've been measuring the chest incorrectly. So we will disregard these measurement until next week
Bust: 38" <- this is what I have been measuring and there is no change this week
Chest: 33" <- this I havent measured yet so we will track from this week onward
So onto the the others...
Arms: Before: 12" Now: 12 - no change
Waist: Before: 33.5" Now: 32" - 1.5" lost
Hips: Before: 41.5" Now: 41.5 - no change
Thighs: Before: 25" Now: 24 - 1" lost
This weeks total: 1 pound and 2.5 inches gone! Not too shabby I suppose.
Total so far: 10 lbs and 10.5 inches :)
My progress would increase exponentially I know, if I would just exercise more... or at all really. Walking the dog, cleaning the house and grocery shopping isnt burning off the weight - duh... LOL.
My problem is that I just feel SO exhausted all the time. I know its stress related, and if I would just start moving I would feel better. I get up the energy to get the kids dressed and off to school, get them fed, keep the house tidy etc because, well, because it HAS to be done... but applying that logic to working out - even the 15 minute BURST workouts - just seems a leap my lazy ass wont make. However... if I am going to reach my goal I HAVE to exercise. So starting tomorrow morning I will start my day with a BURST workout. I will do it every morning, first thing, and my morning cup of coffee is my reward - no coffee until workout is done. :) Hey if the carrot on a stick works for donkeys why wont it work for this ass?
Weight Before: 186 Now: 185 = 1 lb lost
I think I've been measuring the chest incorrectly. So we will disregard these measurement until next week
Bust: 38" <- this is what I have been measuring and there is no change this week
Chest: 33" <- this I havent measured yet so we will track from this week onward
So onto the the others...
Arms: Before: 12" Now: 12 - no change
Waist: Before: 33.5" Now: 32" - 1.5" lost
Hips: Before: 41.5" Now: 41.5 - no change
Thighs: Before: 25" Now: 24 - 1" lost
This weeks total: 1 pound and 2.5 inches gone! Not too shabby I suppose.
Total so far: 10 lbs and 10.5 inches :)
My progress would increase exponentially I know, if I would just exercise more... or at all really. Walking the dog, cleaning the house and grocery shopping isnt burning off the weight - duh... LOL.
My problem is that I just feel SO exhausted all the time. I know its stress related, and if I would just start moving I would feel better. I get up the energy to get the kids dressed and off to school, get them fed, keep the house tidy etc because, well, because it HAS to be done... but applying that logic to working out - even the 15 minute BURST workouts - just seems a leap my lazy ass wont make. However... if I am going to reach my goal I HAVE to exercise. So starting tomorrow morning I will start my day with a BURST workout. I will do it every morning, first thing, and my morning cup of coffee is my reward - no coffee until workout is done. :) Hey if the carrot on a stick works for donkeys why wont it work for this ass?
Monday, February 18, 2013
Day Twenty One
Danny is still under the weather... the flu this year is a monster. Every time I hear the term "flu bug" this year I picture one of those enormous bugs from Starship Troopers. "You're some sort of big, fat, smart-bug, aren't you?"
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) and a cup of coffee (15) = 365
Actually I was only able to eat about 3/4th of my smoothie - Jake, my dog, got the other 1/4 while I wasn't paying attention. Grrrr...
Lunch: The blueberry and almond crisp meal in a bar = 260
Dinner: I ordered out again... This time I opted for Chinese food. :) I had a chicken and shrimp stir-fry that had broccoli, carrots and mushrooms with a spicy garlic sauce. Over a cup of steamed rice. As far as I can figure about 428 calories for the dish (although I ate more of the broccoli than I did the chicken and shrimp) and 200 for the rice.
Total: 1253
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) and a cup of coffee (15) = 365
Actually I was only able to eat about 3/4th of my smoothie - Jake, my dog, got the other 1/4 while I wasn't paying attention. Grrrr...
Lunch: The blueberry and almond crisp meal in a bar = 260
Dinner: I ordered out again... This time I opted for Chinese food. :) I had a chicken and shrimp stir-fry that had broccoli, carrots and mushrooms with a spicy garlic sauce. Over a cup of steamed rice. As far as I can figure about 428 calories for the dish (although I ate more of the broccoli than I did the chicken and shrimp) and 200 for the rice.
Total: 1253
Day Twenty
A day late and a dollar short... but Sunday was pretty much a redo of Saturday.
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) and a cup of coffee (15) = 365
Lunch: Vanilla smoothie (260) with an extra small banana (72) and 1 cup strawberries (49) = 381
Dinner: 1 slice of pizza (276) with a mixed green salad (19) with balsamic vinaigrette (45) and 3 buffalo wings (170) = 510
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) and a cup of coffee (15) = 365
Lunch: Vanilla smoothie (260) with an extra small banana (72) and 1 cup strawberries (49) = 381
Dinner: 1 slice of pizza (276) with a mixed green salad (19) with balsamic vinaigrette (45) and 3 buffalo wings (170) = 510
Total = 1256
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Day Nineteen
It seems the household plague has moved on to infect the adults. Danny is now down with a fever. :( Poor guy. Loading up on my vitamins and water and anything else I can do to ward off the evil that lurks this winter.
Sticking to the diet should help too.
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) and a cup of coffee (15) = 365
Lunch: The Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip meal-in-a-bar. (270)
Dinner: With Danny down for the count and the boys with a bad case of the winter cabin fever I ordered pizza from the local pizza place. I ordered Danny some wings (no pizza for him on his Atkins).
1 slice of pizza (276) with a mixed green salad (19) with balsamic vinaigrette (45) and 3 buffalo wings (170) = 510
Total = 1145
Sticking to the diet should help too.
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) and a cup of coffee (15) = 365
Lunch: The Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip meal-in-a-bar. (270)
Dinner: With Danny down for the count and the boys with a bad case of the winter cabin fever I ordered pizza from the local pizza place. I ordered Danny some wings (no pizza for him on his Atkins).
1 slice of pizza (276) with a mixed green salad (19) with balsamic vinaigrette (45) and 3 buffalo wings (170) = 510
Total = 1145
Friday, February 15, 2013
Day Eighteen
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with a very small banana (72) = 332
Lunch: Vanilla smoothie (260) with an extra small banana (72) and 1 cup strawberries (49) = 381
Dinner: Leftover night... 3 oz boneless chicken (166) added to 1 cup of Spanish Rice (180) and 1/2 cup vegetarian refried beans (90) 2 cups of mixed greens salad with pico de gallo (19) and 1 tbsp of plain greek yogurt (5) and 1/8 cup of shredded mexican blend cheese (50) = 510
Total: 1223
Lunch: Vanilla smoothie (260) with an extra small banana (72) and 1 cup strawberries (49) = 381
Dinner: Leftover night... 3 oz boneless chicken (166) added to 1 cup of Spanish Rice (180) and 1/2 cup vegetarian refried beans (90) 2 cups of mixed greens salad with pico de gallo (19) and 1 tbsp of plain greek yogurt (5) and 1/8 cup of shredded mexican blend cheese (50) = 510
Total: 1223
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Day Seventeen
Well its another special day... I have a feeling my weigh in day next week is going to be a big downer - yet it will probably be the kick in the butt I can use to stick to it stricter until the Disney trip. :)
I did start my day with a VERY brisk (in every sense of the word) walk with Jake this morning. Cold, snow covered and icy. :)
So here goes my food day:
Breakfast: Vanilla smoothie (260) with half a cup of strawberries (36) and 1 extra small banana (72) = 368
Lunch: The blueberry and almond crisp meal in a bar = 260
I didn't eat ANY snacks because I knew my hubby was going to prepare a sumptuous meal for Valentines Day.
Valentine's Dinner: 6 oz Beef Tenderloin cooked on the grill (350), mixed green salad (19) with caesar dressing (75) and 2 shrimp (7), baked potato (161) with 1 tbsp of plain greek yogurt (5) and pepper, and sauteed portabella mushrooms (22) = 639
Total = 1267
I did start my day with a VERY brisk (in every sense of the word) walk with Jake this morning. Cold, snow covered and icy. :)
So here goes my food day:
Breakfast: Vanilla smoothie (260) with half a cup of strawberries (36) and 1 extra small banana (72) = 368
Lunch: The blueberry and almond crisp meal in a bar = 260
I didn't eat ANY snacks because I knew my hubby was going to prepare a sumptuous meal for Valentines Day.
Valentine's Dinner: 6 oz Beef Tenderloin cooked on the grill (350), mixed green salad (19) with caesar dressing (75) and 2 shrimp (7), baked potato (161) with 1 tbsp of plain greek yogurt (5) and pepper, and sauteed portabella mushrooms (22) = 639
Total = 1267
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Day Sixteen
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) and a cup of coffee (15) = 365
Lunch was breakfast all over again. Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) = 350
Afternoon had a cup of Energizing Pomegranate Tea = 10
Dinner I got a hankering from some Tex Mex so I made healthified burritos. 4oz of skinless, boneless chicken breast (140) cooked in Taco seasoning (20) with vegetarian refried beans (45) and spanish rice (180) and pico de gallo on a whole wheat tortilla (170) = 555
Total today = 1280
I am thinking that I will have the left overs from tonight for dinner tomorrow - minus the tortilla - seems like a lot of calories for a thin sheet of 'bread'. I would rather eat more of the spanish rice. LOL
Lunch was breakfast all over again. Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) = 350
Afternoon had a cup of Energizing Pomegranate Tea = 10
Dinner I got a hankering from some Tex Mex so I made healthified burritos. 4oz of skinless, boneless chicken breast (140) cooked in Taco seasoning (20) with vegetarian refried beans (45) and spanish rice (180) and pico de gallo on a whole wheat tortilla (170) = 555
Total today = 1280
I am thinking that I will have the left overs from tonight for dinner tomorrow - minus the tortilla - seems like a lot of calories for a thin sheet of 'bread'. I would rather eat more of the spanish rice. LOL
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Day Fifteen
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) and a cup of coffee (15) = 365
Lunch: Having the blueberry and almond crisp meal in a bar = 260
Dinner: Tuna (100) with mayo (100) tbsp celery (1), tsp onion (2), pickle dill (3) and sweet (15) and a whole wheat pita (140) Cup of coffee (15) = 376
Snack: Peanut Butter snack bar = 130
Total = 1131
Seems the key to staying on any diet is to have a sick kid in the house. LOL
Monday, February 11, 2013
Day Fourteen
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) and one cup of coffee (15) = 365
Lunch: Vanilla smoothie (260) with strawberries (52) = 312
Snack: Pomegranate Tea (20) and handful of Almonds (82) = 102
Dinner: Eggplant Parmesan (252) with a mixed green salad (9) and balsamic vinaigrette (45) after dinner cup of coffee (15) = 321
So the same 3 year old who went back for seconds last week with this dish - turned up his nose and wouldn't even take a single bite of it tonight. Oh well... his loss. I enjoyed it again.
Total today = 1100
Week Two Weigh In
Last week weight = 186 This week = 186 No change.
That's okay. Anne told me that could happen. On this program you build muscle, which weighs more than fat so it'll happen that you don't see a change in the scale and YET....
Arms: Before: 12.5" Now: 12 - 0.5" lost
Chest: Before: 38" Now: 38 - no change
Waist: Before: 33.5" Now: 33.5 - no change
Hips: Before: 42.5" Now: 41.5 - 1" lost
Thighs: Before: 26.5" Now: 25 - 1.5" lost
Total inches lost this week: 3" not too shabby. Woot! Inches matter more than weight.
Total so far: 9 lbs and 8" lost
Total so far: 9 lbs and 8" lost
Let's keep this going :)
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Day Thirteen
Today was yet another birthday party. This time for a school mate of Sam's.
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with strawberries (49) and one cup of coffee (15) = 324
- also of note: I killed my little bullet blender this morning. I guess it just couldnt take the work I was putting it through. LOL! Pulled out the Starbucks blender - its a solid workhorse of a blender so hopefully I wont work this one to death.
Lunch: The birthday party was for a classmate of Sam's. Authentic Mexican American fare it was wonderful. I had my first authentic spicy chicken tamale. Oh my goodness these are fantastic! Why have I never had one of these before? I love Mexican and Tex Mex food how have I missed these all my life? Bonus: One tamale is only 126 calories. :) I also indulged in a glass of very nice Merlot (120) and a very small taste of the birthday cake since it was not your ordinary kids sheet cake but a Tres Leches Cake (104) again - OMG Delish!!! = 350
Dinner: Chocolate smoothie (260) with strawberries (49) and one cup of coffee (15) again. = 324
Late night snack: Chocolate snack bar = 120
Total = 1118
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with strawberries (49) and one cup of coffee (15) = 324
- also of note: I killed my little bullet blender this morning. I guess it just couldnt take the work I was putting it through. LOL! Pulled out the Starbucks blender - its a solid workhorse of a blender so hopefully I wont work this one to death.
Lunch: The birthday party was for a classmate of Sam's. Authentic Mexican American fare it was wonderful. I had my first authentic spicy chicken tamale. Oh my goodness these are fantastic! Why have I never had one of these before? I love Mexican and Tex Mex food how have I missed these all my life? Bonus: One tamale is only 126 calories. :) I also indulged in a glass of very nice Merlot (120) and a very small taste of the birthday cake since it was not your ordinary kids sheet cake but a Tres Leches Cake (104) again - OMG Delish!!! = 350
Dinner: Chocolate smoothie (260) with strawberries (49) and one cup of coffee (15) again. = 324
Late night snack: Chocolate snack bar = 120
Total = 1118
Saturday, February 09, 2013
Day Twelve
Today was Birthday Part 2 (or 3 if you count the Mother/Son dance yesterday). We spent the day running around the Carnegie Science Center one of Sam's favorite places to go.
Breakfast was a Chocolate Smoothie (260) with strawberries (49) and one cup of coffee (15) = 324
Lunch was VERY late and pretty much counted as dinner as well. We were supposed to go to Chuck E. Cheese for pizza and massive game playing but the line to get into the place was literally out the door. So we postponed the game playing until mid week and went home to eat pizza from our local pizza place and do the cake and presents thing. :) I had a salad (19) with balsamic vinaigrette (45) , 4 hot wings (294), and a slice of pizza (237). = 595
Because we ate so late I had a Peanut butter chocolate chip meal in a bar (270) for my late night dinner = 270
Total today (bass-ackwards as it was) = 1189
Breakfast was a Chocolate Smoothie (260) with strawberries (49) and one cup of coffee (15) = 324
Lunch was VERY late and pretty much counted as dinner as well. We were supposed to go to Chuck E. Cheese for pizza and massive game playing but the line to get into the place was literally out the door. So we postponed the game playing until mid week and went home to eat pizza from our local pizza place and do the cake and presents thing. :) I had a salad (19) with balsamic vinaigrette (45) , 4 hot wings (294), and a slice of pizza (237). = 595
Because we ate so late I had a Peanut butter chocolate chip meal in a bar (270) for my late night dinner = 270
Total today (bass-ackwards as it was) = 1189
Day Eleven
Back on the wagon today... sorta... tonight is the Mother/Son - Father/Daughter Dance at Sam's school. So he and I are going out on a date and then to the dance. :)
I've been right on schedule today.
Breakfast: Vanilla smoothie (260) with strawberries (49) and one cup of coffee (15) = 324
Lunch: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) = 350
Snack: I had a cup of coffee at the office (15) and one of Danny's Atkins Cranberry/Almond snack bars (150) = 165
Leaves about 360 for dinner. :)
2 McDonald's Chicken Selects (200) [Sam ate the 3rd one] and small french fries (230) and iced tea. = 430
Total: 1269
I've been right on schedule today.
Breakfast: Vanilla smoothie (260) with strawberries (49) and one cup of coffee (15) = 324
Lunch: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) = 350
Snack: I had a cup of coffee at the office (15) and one of Danny's Atkins Cranberry/Almond snack bars (150) = 165
Leaves about 360 for dinner. :)
2 McDonald's Chicken Selects (200) [Sam ate the 3rd one] and small french fries (230) and iced tea. = 430
Total: 1269
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Day Ten
Today being my oldest son's 6th Birthday I went off target. Sorry but its a birthday. :)
spend most of the day sticking to it. Breakfast was a Vanilla smoothie (260) with strawberries (49) and one cup of coffee (15) = 324
Lunch: Peanut butter chocolate chip meal in a bar (270)
Snack: Took my Energy Tea with me to pick up the 6 year old from school (10). When we got home Sam wanted to do the movie thing so I made popcorn (110) on the stove and we watched Frankenweenie.
Dinner: Sam was allowed to choose wherever and whatever he wanted for dinner. He chose the local Tom's Diner. I got a tossed salad (33) with ranch dressing (160) and I ordered a Gyro but only ate about half (296). = 489
Dessert: We had cupcakes. I had a vanilla cupcake with chocolate frosting (300)
Total: 1503
Actually not to bad. If I hadn't joined in eating cupcakes with my 6 year old I would have been right on goal... but how often does your son turn 6 years old? :)
Back on the wagon tomorrow!
spend most of the day sticking to it. Breakfast was a Vanilla smoothie (260) with strawberries (49) and one cup of coffee (15) = 324
Lunch: Peanut butter chocolate chip meal in a bar (270)
Snack: Took my Energy Tea with me to pick up the 6 year old from school (10). When we got home Sam wanted to do the movie thing so I made popcorn (110) on the stove and we watched Frankenweenie.
Dinner: Sam was allowed to choose wherever and whatever he wanted for dinner. He chose the local Tom's Diner. I got a tossed salad (33) with ranch dressing (160) and I ordered a Gyro but only ate about half (296). = 489
Dessert: We had cupcakes. I had a vanilla cupcake with chocolate frosting (300)
Total: 1503
Actually not to bad. If I hadn't joined in eating cupcakes with my 6 year old I would have been right on goal... but how often does your son turn 6 years old? :)
Back on the wagon tomorrow!
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Day Nine
Breakfast: Vanilla smoothie (260) with strawberries (49) and one cup of coffee (15) = 324
Lunch: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) = 350
Snack: 1/4 of a gala apple (18) - I shared with the boys. Ate it with 1 tbsp of peanut butter (80) and 10 almonds (70) = 168
Dinner: I am tired of Danny and I making 3 different dinners every night... so I picked something I know the boys will eat with me. Parmesan Crusted Chicken Tenders (293) fit the bill. I made spaghetti for them and for me green beans (20) and a mixed green salad (9) and light peppercorn dressing (45). My usual after dinner cup of coffee (15) rounds out the meal. = 382
Total today = 1224
Damn... well 24 calories over isnt too, too bad. I was WAY under yesterday since I ended up not eating my dessert/snack of the chocolate snack bar. I know I can't carry over calories - like sick days you gotta "use em or lose em" but it makes me feel a bit better about going over. Illogical but emotionally satisfying. LOL
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Day Eight
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with cup of strawberries (49) = 309
Cup of coffee = 15
Lunch: Having the blueberry and almond crisp meal in a bar = 260
Snack: handful of almonds (about 10) = 70
Cup of coffee = 15
Dinner: Tuna (100) with mayo (100) tbsp celery (1), tsp onion (2), pickle dill (3) and sweet (15) and a whole wheat pita (70). = 288 I know that's not much of a dinner, but I really didn't have much of an appetite.
Cup of coffee = 15
Snack: chocolate/chocolate snack bar =120 *
Total =1092
By the way... Today I am wearing my size 14 jeans. Comfortably. :-)
* I didnt eat my allocated dessert. :(
New Total = 972
Cup of coffee = 15
Lunch: Having the blueberry and almond crisp meal in a bar = 260
Snack: handful of almonds (about 10) = 70
Cup of coffee = 15
Dinner: Tuna (100) with mayo (100) tbsp celery (1), tsp onion (2), pickle dill (3) and sweet (15) and a whole wheat pita (70). = 288 I know that's not much of a dinner, but I really didn't have much of an appetite.
Cup of coffee = 15
Snack: chocolate/chocolate snack bar =
Total =
By the way... Today I am wearing my size 14 jeans. Comfortably. :-)
* I didnt eat my allocated dessert. :(
New Total = 972
Monday, February 04, 2013
Day Seven
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) and one cup of coffee (15) = 365
Lunch: Vanilla smoothie (260) with strawberries (49) = 309
Snack: Handful of almonds = 84
Dinner: Salt and Pepper Shrimp (205) with 1/4 cup of brown rice (54) and mixed green salad (9) with light peppercorn dressing (45) after dinner cup of coffee (15) = 328
Snack: Gotta go with the Cranberry Lemon snack bar tonight = 120
Total = 1206
Lunch: Vanilla smoothie (260) with strawberries (49) = 309
Snack: Handful of almonds = 84
Dinner: Salt and Pepper Shrimp (205) with 1/4 cup of brown rice (54) and mixed green salad (9) with light peppercorn dressing (45) after dinner cup of coffee (15) = 328
Snack: Gotta go with the Cranberry Lemon snack bar tonight = 120
Total = 1206
Week One Weigh In. Drum roll please...
So today is the first big day. Time to check the progress and see if I am doing this right. I am actually excited about it. I am hoping to see some serious change to keep me amped up about this program. I like it so much I would be devastated if it wasn't working.
Starting weight was 195...
current weight................. 186
Oh my... look at that! I've lost 9 lbs already!
Starting weight was 195...
current weight................. 186
Oh my... look at that! I've lost 9 lbs already!
Now, on the the measurements.
Arms: Before: 12.5" Now: 12.5" - no change
Chest: Before: 39" Now: 38 - 1" lost
Waist: Before: 35.5" Now: 33.5 - 2" lost
Hips: Before: 45" Now: 42.5 - 2.5" lost
Thighs: Before: 27" Now: 26.5 - 0.5" lost
Total inches lost: 5" WOOT!
Sunday, February 03, 2013
Day Six
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) and one cup of coffee (15) = 365
Lunch: Vanilla smoothie (260) with one apple (93) and a tablespoon of peanut butter (85) = 438
Dinner: Chicken breast (skinless, boneless) 4 oz. (140) mixed green salad (9) and balsamic vinaigrette (45) after dinner cup of coffee (15).= 209
Dessert: Chocolate Snack bar: 120
Snack all day - a little at a time here and there: Almonds (82)
Total: 1214
No hunger pangs today - but I'll have to chalk that up to taking care of a 3 year old with the flu. You know you're a mommy when your 3 year old had to throw up and there is nothing at hand for him to throw up in (and you are so not making it to the bathroom or kitchen sink) and without hesitation you simply cup your hands for him while your husband runs to get a bucket... yep, that's been my day.
Measuring and weighing in tomorrow...
Lunch: Vanilla smoothie (260) with one apple (93) and a tablespoon of peanut butter (85) = 438
Dinner: Chicken breast (skinless, boneless) 4 oz. (140) mixed green salad (9) and balsamic vinaigrette (45) after dinner cup of coffee (15).= 209
Dessert: Chocolate Snack bar: 120
Snack all day - a little at a time here and there: Almonds (82)
Total: 1214
No hunger pangs today - but I'll have to chalk that up to taking care of a 3 year old with the flu. You know you're a mommy when your 3 year old had to throw up and there is nothing at hand for him to throw up in (and you are so not making it to the bathroom or kitchen sink) and without hesitation you simply cup your hands for him while your husband runs to get a bucket... yep, that's been my day.
Measuring and weighing in tomorrow...
Saturday, February 02, 2013
Day Five
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) and one cup of coffee (15) = 365
Lunch: Peanut butter chocolate chip meal in a bar (270)
Snack: Pomegranate Tea (20) and handful of Almonds (82) = 102
Dinner: So I attempted the healthy Eggplant Parmesan (252) with a mixed green salad (9) with shrimp (30) and balsamic vinaigrette (45) after dinner cup of coffee (15) = 351
Not only did I think the eggplant parm was one of the more delicious things I've made but both my boys ate 2 servings of it. Woot Go Mom! I will have to try it with chicken breast for a chicken parm.
Snack: Lemon Cranberry snack bar - 120
TOTAL: 1208
Lunch: Peanut butter chocolate chip meal in a bar (270)
Snack: Pomegranate Tea (20) and handful of Almonds (82) = 102
Dinner: So I attempted the healthy Eggplant Parmesan (252) with a mixed green salad (9) with shrimp (30) and balsamic vinaigrette (45) after dinner cup of coffee (15) = 351
Not only did I think the eggplant parm was one of the more delicious things I've made but both my boys ate 2 servings of it. Woot Go Mom! I will have to try it with chicken breast for a chicken parm.
Snack: Lemon Cranberry snack bar - 120
TOTAL: 1208
Friday, February 01, 2013
Day Four
Breakfast: Chocolate smoothie (260) with one small banana (90) and one cup of coffee (15) = 365
Lunch: Vanilla smoothie (260) with strawberries (12) = 272
Thought maybe I would try to head off the hungry feelings I am having before dinner by having a snack late afternoon.
Snack: Pomagranate Tea (20) handful of raw almonds (82) = 102
1 cup of coffee (15)
So far, so good. After picking up Sam from school may be a good time to schedule in some exercise as well. Keep my mind off of eating and naturally curb my appetite for a bit. That way I am not ravenous by dinner. Also, when the weather breaks we can walk to and from school. (20 minutes and 1 mile each way) So I'd have the quick brisk walk with Jake first thing in the am, then a walk to school with Sam and back at 11:30 and then again at 2:30. Walking about 5 miles a day should be pretty good exercise for a woman who never, never, never exercises. Until the weather breaks - because I am NOT walking a mile in 16 degree weather - I will have to stick with routines from the Wii Fit.
Tonight I'm having pork chops with the fat removed (164) with apple/onion sauce (70). 1/2 cup Brown rice with celery, onion and sage (108), green beans (20) = 362
Cup of coffee = 15
Snack Bar = 120
Total = 1251*
Found a healthy recipe for Eggplant Parmigiana I may try that tomorrow.
P.S. All of the snack bars are good, but I have to give a big shout out to the Lemon Cranberry one. For someone who adored her great grandmothers lemon squares and has missed them since her death - even though I've tried to make them, tried and failed miserably - these remind me oh, so, much of them. Nice sweet-tart flavor. Yum!
*UPDATE: I didn't have anywhere near 1/2 cup of brown rice. Maybe, maybe 1/4 cup - probably more like 1/8 cup. I'll play it safe and go with the calorie count of 1/4 cup (58) so my total was actually = 1193
On another note.... I really need some good brown rice recipes. I found a basic *how to* from Alton Brown last night and next time I will use his method to prep it... maybe cook it in a vegetable stock instead of water... we'll see. Anyone have any good recipes using long grain brown rice?
Lunch: Vanilla smoothie (260) with strawberries (12) = 272
Thought maybe I would try to head off the hungry feelings I am having before dinner by having a snack late afternoon.
Snack: Pomagranate Tea (20) handful of raw almonds (82) = 102
1 cup of coffee (15)
So far, so good. After picking up Sam from school may be a good time to schedule in some exercise as well. Keep my mind off of eating and naturally curb my appetite for a bit. That way I am not ravenous by dinner. Also, when the weather breaks we can walk to and from school. (20 minutes and 1 mile each way) So I'd have the quick brisk walk with Jake first thing in the am, then a walk to school with Sam and back at 11:30 and then again at 2:30. Walking about 5 miles a day should be pretty good exercise for a woman who never, never, never exercises. Until the weather breaks - because I am NOT walking a mile in 16 degree weather - I will have to stick with routines from the Wii Fit.
Tonight I'm having pork chops with the fat removed (164) with apple/onion sauce (70). 1/2 cup Brown rice with celery, onion and sage (108), green beans (20) = 362
Cup of coffee = 15
Snack Bar = 120
Total = 1251*
Found a healthy recipe for Eggplant Parmigiana I may try that tomorrow.
P.S. All of the snack bars are good, but I have to give a big shout out to the Lemon Cranberry one. For someone who adored her great grandmothers lemon squares and has missed them since her death - even though I've tried to make them, tried and failed miserably - these remind me oh, so, much of them. Nice sweet-tart flavor. Yum!
*UPDATE: I didn't have anywhere near 1/2 cup of brown rice. Maybe, maybe 1/4 cup - probably more like 1/8 cup. I'll play it safe and go with the calorie count of 1/4 cup (58) so my total was actually = 1193
On another note.... I really need some good brown rice recipes. I found a basic *how to* from Alton Brown last night and next time I will use his method to prep it... maybe cook it in a vegetable stock instead of water... we'll see. Anyone have any good recipes using long grain brown rice?
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Day Three
Breakfast: Chocoloate Smoothie (260) w/ strawberries (12) and ONE cup of coffee (15) - look Anne, only one! :) = 287 calories
Lunch: Having the blueberry and almond crisp meal in a bar. (260) This is quite yummy. I do like these bars. = 260 calories
No caffeine headache today. Can I get a WOOT woot! I made a cup of the pomegranate tea (10) to take with me to pick up Sam from school. It was darn frigid outside today and the hot tea made waiting for his class to come out much more tolerable. = 10 calories
Dinner: 4oz. chicken breast (140) marinated in some balsamic vinaigrette. Hearts of romaine salad (15) with fresh sliced button mushrooms (7) and 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinaigrette dressing (45). 2 slices of toast (120) with garlic and mozzarella cheese (45). = 372 calories
One cup of coffee after dinner (15)
Total today = 944
If I have a snack bar (120), and I know I will, that'll take me to 1064 for today. :) And still not finding myself desperate for munchies.
Danny is doing the grocery shopping tonight so I will have more to work with for dinners. Get a bit creative. I saw a few recipes on the Shaklee180 site that I definitely want to try - Salsa Chicken, Pita Pizza, baked portobella mushroom. I wish they had more recipes and meal plans on the site - meal plans would be helpful.
Its going to be interesting for a while. Danny is doing the Atkins diet (it works really well for him - me? not at all. I gained weight on it - LOL) and of course the boys are at the stage where all they want are PBJ's, chicken tenders and fruit. Doesn't mean that is what they get... but that's all they want. So we all have our own dinners for awhile - or in the case of the kids their own combination of whatever they will eat from the stuff Danny and I will be eating. They get the "combo plates" so to speak. Eventually Danny and I can merge our dinner choices (after he is through the Stage 1 of Atkins and can start adding carbs back in). He did join me in the other half of the chicken breast - because chicken breasts these days come from mutant, giant breasted chickens - and 4 oz is less than half of one. He ate the rest, wrapped in romaine plus some other stuff - cheese, kielbasi all that high fat zero/low carb stuff you eat on Atkins.
I am noticing that at around 5 pm I am really, really hungry. Not "OMG gimme chocolate covered potato chips and soda now!" hungry but pretty darn hungry. Dinner time has been moved up the last couple of days because I simply cannot wait another hour or more to eat. Not if I am going to be satisfied with it anyway. In the end it works out best this way. I read somewhere that you shouldn't eat after 7 or 8 pm. I am sure it's probably one of those dieting myths but it cant hurt.
Lunch: Having the blueberry and almond crisp meal in a bar. (260) This is quite yummy. I do like these bars. = 260 calories
No caffeine headache today. Can I get a WOOT woot! I made a cup of the pomegranate tea (10) to take with me to pick up Sam from school. It was darn frigid outside today and the hot tea made waiting for his class to come out much more tolerable. = 10 calories
Dinner: 4oz. chicken breast (140) marinated in some balsamic vinaigrette. Hearts of romaine salad (15) with fresh sliced button mushrooms (7) and 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinaigrette dressing (45). 2 slices of toast (120) with garlic and mozzarella cheese (45). = 372 calories
One cup of coffee after dinner (15)
Total today = 944
If I have a snack bar (120), and I know I will, that'll take me to 1064 for today. :) And still not finding myself desperate for munchies.
Danny is doing the grocery shopping tonight so I will have more to work with for dinners. Get a bit creative. I saw a few recipes on the Shaklee180 site that I definitely want to try - Salsa Chicken, Pita Pizza, baked portobella mushroom. I wish they had more recipes and meal plans on the site - meal plans would be helpful.
Its going to be interesting for a while. Danny is doing the Atkins diet (it works really well for him - me? not at all. I gained weight on it - LOL) and of course the boys are at the stage where all they want are PBJ's, chicken tenders and fruit. Doesn't mean that is what they get... but that's all they want. So we all have our own dinners for awhile - or in the case of the kids their own combination of whatever they will eat from the stuff Danny and I will be eating. They get the "combo plates" so to speak. Eventually Danny and I can merge our dinner choices (after he is through the Stage 1 of Atkins and can start adding carbs back in). He did join me in the other half of the chicken breast - because chicken breasts these days come from mutant, giant breasted chickens - and 4 oz is less than half of one. He ate the rest, wrapped in romaine plus some other stuff - cheese, kielbasi all that high fat zero/low carb stuff you eat on Atkins.
I am noticing that at around 5 pm I am really, really hungry. Not "OMG gimme chocolate covered potato chips and soda now!" hungry but pretty darn hungry. Dinner time has been moved up the last couple of days because I simply cannot wait another hour or more to eat. Not if I am going to be satisfied with it anyway. In the end it works out best this way. I read somewhere that you shouldn't eat after 7 or 8 pm. I am sure it's probably one of those dieting myths but it cant hurt.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Day Two - Evening Post
Thanks to Anne I know that since I had a meal in a bar yesterday for lunch, today I should have a smoothie (260). Rats... I really, really liked the meal in a bar. I opted to go with chocolate since I did vanilla for breakfast. Added a couple of strawberries (6) and more ice. It was MUCH better.
Lunch: 266 calories
Made it through most of the day without any serious cravings. On my way to pick up Sam the coffee headache kicked in. I think the weather isn't helping with it either, 65 to 45 and rainy in 24 hours!? No wonder everyone is sick. Any who I stopped at Starbucks and got a skinny latte. (170) I know, I know there are better choices I could have made... but damn it was good.
Cheating: 170 calories
Dinner was leftovers. London Broil (190) a salad of Romaine lettuce (16) with sliced fresh mushrooms (7) and a slice of garlic toast <no butter - can I get an "atta girl"?> (86) I didn't get a chance to make the yummy smart salad dressing yet so I opted for what seemed like the best of the ones I had on hand - a balsamic vinaigrette and used 1 tablespoon (45)
Dinner: 344 calories
Total so far: 1082
Hey lookit that... I can still eat one of the snack bars if I want to (120). See now, if I hadn't cheated and had the latte I would be well under. Bad, bad Stevie! Note to self - remember this.
I have to admit I wasn't walking around like a zombie looking for brains... "arrrrrrghh..... fooooooood" But was quite happily satisfied. :) I did eat dinner earlier than usual today (5:30 pm instead of our usual 6:30 pm) and pretty much because I was getting hungry and didn't want to reach that point where I was 'starving'. However, it turns out that I liked it - may have to make a schedule change. I even resisted, without trouble, the snacks at the office this afternoon - pretzels and cookies. Having water to drink helped a lot (another Anne helpful hint - thank you again Anne - you are a Shaklee180 Master)
Day Two - Morning musings
As I enjoy my breakfast of a Smoothie, I am thinking about some issues.
First things first - still had some desire to munch on sweets last night but I resisted. More importantly, cutting down to 3 cups of coffee resulted in the expected caffeine withdrawal headache last night. It'll take some time for my body to get used to functioning without so much of it. After all its been its source of power for many years.
Things I need to overcome...
I am a coffee junkie. I lived on it in college. Used to joke that it should be available in IV's as I was convinced that by that time my body was actually made up of 70% coffee rather than water. I think Danny and I drank our local diner (Toms' Diner) dry the afternoon we first met. We discussed the possibility of using it as our signature drink at our wedding... actually I'm kidding on that last one but believe me no one would have been surprised if we had. My normal coffee consumption these days is much less than before. I have 2 cups in the morning - first thing. Probably another 2 cups around lunch, again late afternoon and a final cup or 2 after dinner. This is of course provided that I do not pass a Starbucks during the day. If so, you can add a Vente Latte with one Sweet-N-Low to the list. I don't think I can cut out coffee completely. Not sure I want to. But I can cut down. One cup in the morning, one in the evening. That is eventually do-able.
I am a soda addict. Used to be full on sugary soda. I cannot drink 99.9% of diet sodas on the market. I have a instant adverse reaction to NutraSweet (aka aspartame). A severe migraine within minutes of consuming it - even a piece of gum with aspartame in it will trigger it. A few years ago I found Diet Rite (with Splenda). Of course that isn't much better health wise. I am a strong believer that diet sodas are the killer of any healthy diet. At the very least they cause you to crave more carbs so you eat more... at the worst - its a glass of chemicals over ice. Club soda or naturally flavored seltzer water for my fizzy fixes from now on.
I am a 'meal skipper'. Especially in the morning. I've been known to go until 1 or 2 pm before eating something - then of course I am extremely hungry and I over indulge for that late 'lunch' - Too many chips with my sandwich - too much stuff on the sandwich itself. Too many crackers and cheese... bread, salt and more crunchy stuff... you know the drill. Then same thing at dinner. Having something quick and easy and tasty to eat for breakfast - and something small but satisfying for lunch is perfect for me. One of the reasons I think I am going to like this program.
I crave sweets at night. After my kids are asleep I just want to unwind with a bowl of ice cream or a stack of cookies and a glass of milk. Even on nights when Danny and I settle in for movie watching and we crack out the popcorn (Mmmmm popcorn - that's gonna be a tough one) I still crave something sweet after the popcorn is gone. I am hoping that the snack bars will satisfy this for me.
Smoothie gone. My 3 year old really wanted to taste this mornings concoction of Vanilla smoothie with strawberries (I added ice this time). I thought it was pretty darn good - definitely a go-to mix. His reaction: "Yum strawberries! ... and play dough." I had to admit he was right. The aftertaste does tastes a bit like play dough smells. Outta the mouths of babes as they say. Fine, its mine anyway - I have had to share most of what I eat with someone (dog, kids, hubby - all beg for "just a little bite") Now I have finally found something that's MINE ALL MINE Mwahahaha!!!
Vanilla Smoothie (260) with
1/4 cup of strawberries (12)
2 cups of coffee (30)
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302 calories
First things first - still had some desire to munch on sweets last night but I resisted. More importantly, cutting down to 3 cups of coffee resulted in the expected caffeine withdrawal headache last night. It'll take some time for my body to get used to functioning without so much of it. After all its been its source of power for many years.
Things I need to overcome...
I am a coffee junkie. I lived on it in college. Used to joke that it should be available in IV's as I was convinced that by that time my body was actually made up of 70% coffee rather than water. I think Danny and I drank our local diner (Toms' Diner) dry the afternoon we first met. We discussed the possibility of using it as our signature drink at our wedding... actually I'm kidding on that last one but believe me no one would have been surprised if we had. My normal coffee consumption these days is much less than before. I have 2 cups in the morning - first thing. Probably another 2 cups around lunch, again late afternoon and a final cup or 2 after dinner. This is of course provided that I do not pass a Starbucks during the day. If so, you can add a Vente Latte with one Sweet-N-Low to the list. I don't think I can cut out coffee completely. Not sure I want to. But I can cut down. One cup in the morning, one in the evening. That is eventually do-able.
I am a soda addict. Used to be full on sugary soda. I cannot drink 99.9% of diet sodas on the market. I have a instant adverse reaction to NutraSweet (aka aspartame). A severe migraine within minutes of consuming it - even a piece of gum with aspartame in it will trigger it. A few years ago I found Diet Rite (with Splenda). Of course that isn't much better health wise. I am a strong believer that diet sodas are the killer of any healthy diet. At the very least they cause you to crave more carbs so you eat more... at the worst - its a glass of chemicals over ice. Club soda or naturally flavored seltzer water for my fizzy fixes from now on.
I am a 'meal skipper'. Especially in the morning. I've been known to go until 1 or 2 pm before eating something - then of course I am extremely hungry and I over indulge for that late 'lunch' - Too many chips with my sandwich - too much stuff on the sandwich itself. Too many crackers and cheese... bread, salt and more crunchy stuff... you know the drill. Then same thing at dinner. Having something quick and easy and tasty to eat for breakfast - and something small but satisfying for lunch is perfect for me. One of the reasons I think I am going to like this program.
I crave sweets at night. After my kids are asleep I just want to unwind with a bowl of ice cream or a stack of cookies and a glass of milk. Even on nights when Danny and I settle in for movie watching and we crack out the popcorn (Mmmmm popcorn - that's gonna be a tough one) I still crave something sweet after the popcorn is gone. I am hoping that the snack bars will satisfy this for me.
Smoothie gone. My 3 year old really wanted to taste this mornings concoction of Vanilla smoothie with strawberries (I added ice this time). I thought it was pretty darn good - definitely a go-to mix. His reaction: "Yum strawberries! ... and play dough." I had to admit he was right. The aftertaste does tastes a bit like play dough smells. Outta the mouths of babes as they say. Fine, its mine anyway - I have had to share most of what I eat with someone (dog, kids, hubby - all beg for "just a little bite") Now I have finally found something that's MINE ALL MINE Mwahahaha!!!
Vanilla Smoothie (260) with
1/4 cup of strawberries (12)
2 cups of coffee (30)
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302 calories
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Day One - Evening Edition
After picking up my oldest from school I really wanted a cup of coffee but decided to try the Energizing Tea instead. I got the pomegranate one rather than the green tea flavor and it was quite good and it is actually 'energizing'. Even more so than coffee, especially for this coffee junkie. I lived on it in college. I think Danny and I drank our local diner dry the afternoon we met. We discussed the possibility of using it as our signature drink at our wedding... actually I'm kidding on that last one but believe me no one would have been surprised if we had. But the tea does make you feel more alert and not in that jumpy caffeine kinda way.
Dinner prepped, served and consumed.
Dinner:
-- 4 oz (or so - I don't have a scale so I used the "visual" measurement - deck of cards size) of grilled london broil. (190)
(You have no idea how thrilled my husband is to be able to grill on January 28th in Pittsburgh).
-- Steamed broccoli (54)
-- small baked potato with a tiny bit of real butter (I cut a sliver off of the stick - looked like a pat you would get at a restaurant - you know the square that is on a piece of waxed cardboard with a square of wax paper on top? And maybe 2 teaspoons of sour cream (I have a feeling this was a no-no). (175)
It was delish and more than satisfying. Even with having prepared crispy baked chicken tenders for my boys. No desire to cheat or sneak a taste. Which is impressive, as I really, really like 'fried' chicken dipped in honey mustard sauce... but I was more than happy with my dinner and unlike other times when I was SO hungry come dinner time that I snack through it and finish the kids meals at times. None of that tonight - and not just because I am now OFFICIALLY on a diet program. I really didn't think to do it. I simply was just not my usual hungry, hungry hippo. That was a nice feeling - or lack of feeling as the case may be.
I don't know about you but I am a night time snacker... and I usually want something along the lines of ice cream or cookies and milk after the boys are asleep. I have saved my snack bar for just that moment. Probably a good move on my part. Will let you know tomorrow how that went and if I had to use my will power to keep outta the cookie jar...
Calorie count: 435 - tea and dinner
Total Calorie Count (including snack bar and after dinner coffee - because you know I'll have it) 1202
Dinner prepped, served and consumed.
Dinner:
-- 4 oz (or so - I don't have a scale so I used the "visual" measurement - deck of cards size) of grilled london broil. (190)
(You have no idea how thrilled my husband is to be able to grill on January 28th in Pittsburgh).
-- Steamed broccoli (54)
-- small baked potato with a tiny bit of real butter (I cut a sliver off of the stick - looked like a pat you would get at a restaurant - you know the square that is on a piece of waxed cardboard with a square of wax paper on top? And maybe 2 teaspoons of sour cream (I have a feeling this was a no-no). (175)
It was delish and more than satisfying. Even with having prepared crispy baked chicken tenders for my boys. No desire to cheat or sneak a taste. Which is impressive, as I really, really like 'fried' chicken dipped in honey mustard sauce... but I was more than happy with my dinner and unlike other times when I was SO hungry come dinner time that I snack through it and finish the kids meals at times. None of that tonight - and not just because I am now OFFICIALLY on a diet program. I really didn't think to do it. I simply was just not my usual hungry, hungry hippo. That was a nice feeling - or lack of feeling as the case may be.
I don't know about you but I am a night time snacker... and I usually want something along the lines of ice cream or cookies and milk after the boys are asleep. I have saved my snack bar for just that moment. Probably a good move on my part. Will let you know tomorrow how that went and if I had to use my will power to keep outta the cookie jar...
Calorie count: 435 - tea and dinner
Total Calorie Count (including snack bar and after dinner coffee - because you know I'll have it) 1202
Day One
So today it begins...
Breakfast:
-- Shaklee Chocolate Smoothie (260 cal) and an apple (72).
So how's the smoothie? Its... well... its okay. A bit chalky and has a slight vitamin hint. I think I can make it better. Maybe adding the fruit to the shake like a banana or raspberries to the chocolate, strawberries to the vanilla that sort of thing will mask the vitamin taste better. I am thinking maybe adding some crushed ice as well. You get 3 containers with your month supply and you get to choose your flavors. You can choose from Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate. I ordered two chocolate and one vanilla. I will try the vanilla tomorrow.
-- 2 cups of coffee (30)
-- 1 Metabolic Boost Supplement
Lunch:
For lunch you can go with another smoothie or you can eat one of their meals-in-a-bar - which is a kind of granola type bar (peanut butter chocolate chip or blueberry almond). Since I want to try it all and see what works best, today I opted for the meal-in-a-bar for lunch. Specifically the peanut butter chocolate chip one (270). These are actually quite tasty. :) Like any other granola bar, but a bit bigger and quite a bit denser. I can see how after eating one of these you would be quite sated, and I am.
-- 1 Metabolic Boost Supplement
Its now nearly 2pm and no hunger pangs, no feeling deprived. Even made it through my very first Parent/Teacher conference without the desire to "stress eat".
Dinner is to consist of a combination of 4 oz. of lean protein. 1 cup of vegetables, a small serving of starch (i.e. small baked potato or 1/3 cup brown rice...) and a "smart salad" (leafy greens, veggies and a low calorie salad dressing) Tonight, since I have it marinating, dinner will be london broil, salad, brocolli and a baked potato.
And even after that I still get a snack and an energizing tea drink. I cannot imagine being hungry enough to need to add my 1 - 2 servings of free veggie snacks but its there if I need it.
To drink... water (0).
Calorie count so far: 632
Breakfast:
-- Shaklee Chocolate Smoothie (260 cal) and an apple (72).
So how's the smoothie? Its... well... its okay. A bit chalky and has a slight vitamin hint. I think I can make it better. Maybe adding the fruit to the shake like a banana or raspberries to the chocolate, strawberries to the vanilla that sort of thing will mask the vitamin taste better. I am thinking maybe adding some crushed ice as well. You get 3 containers with your month supply and you get to choose your flavors. You can choose from Vanilla, Strawberry and Chocolate. I ordered two chocolate and one vanilla. I will try the vanilla tomorrow.
-- 2 cups of coffee (30)
-- 1 Metabolic Boost Supplement
Lunch:
For lunch you can go with another smoothie or you can eat one of their meals-in-a-bar - which is a kind of granola type bar (peanut butter chocolate chip or blueberry almond). Since I want to try it all and see what works best, today I opted for the meal-in-a-bar for lunch. Specifically the peanut butter chocolate chip one (270). These are actually quite tasty. :) Like any other granola bar, but a bit bigger and quite a bit denser. I can see how after eating one of these you would be quite sated, and I am.
-- 1 Metabolic Boost Supplement
Its now nearly 2pm and no hunger pangs, no feeling deprived. Even made it through my very first Parent/Teacher conference without the desire to "stress eat".
Dinner is to consist of a combination of 4 oz. of lean protein. 1 cup of vegetables, a small serving of starch (i.e. small baked potato or 1/3 cup brown rice...) and a "smart salad" (leafy greens, veggies and a low calorie salad dressing) Tonight, since I have it marinating, dinner will be london broil, salad, brocolli and a baked potato.
And even after that I still get a snack and an energizing tea drink. I cannot imagine being hungry enough to need to add my 1 - 2 servings of free veggie snacks but its there if I need it.
To drink... water (0).
Calorie count so far: 632
Monday, January 28, 2013
The gory details...
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| 01/28/2013 195 lbs |
Yep, that's me. Tonight... just minutes ago. So here are the current stats:
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 195 (yep, really...yes, pounds)
Dress/Pants size: 16
From top to bottom here are the numbers:
Arms: 12.5"
Bust 39" (and as you can see its not embellished by a large cup size)
Waist: 35.5"
Hips: 45"
Thighs: 27"
Ultimate goal:
Weight: 145-150
Size: 8 - 10
Disney trip is in 7 weeks. If I set a VERY modest goal of 2 lbs a week I should be down 14 lbs to 180 lbs or so by Disney. Wow... that doesn't sound like much now that I write it out. But... it IS better than going to Disney at 195 lbs and if I can lose significant inches I will be a happy Mouseketeer.
Soon... it begins...
Coming soon... Starting the Shaklee 180 Turnaround. I will be blogging what I eat, how I feel, exercise I do (or dont do), hunger pangs, cravings and how I deal with them (or dont deal with them)... basically the trials and tribulations of a 40 something mom of 2 little boys (5 & 3 yrs old) who really wants to fit into the jeans she wore to her wedding rehearsal dinner...
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