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.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
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)
_______________________
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)
_______________________
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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