I am going to try the whole calorie counting deal. I figured that if I want to be at 145 that it will take from now until December 21, 2014. I will need to eat 1,377 calories per day and exercise moderately.
I can do that!
Today I will be counting the calories that go into my favorite food choices.
Fage with granola and honey
Hummus, akmak and vegies
Breakfast smoothies
Turkey sandwich on whole wheat with avocado
Tuna with spread on akmak
Power greens with chicken breast, tomatoes and avocados
My new exercise schedule will be treadmill walk/run Tuesday morning, Thursday morning and Saturdays. I may try to get out for an evening walk with Ben Monday, Wednesday nights.
I am having a hard time with Easter candy in the house. Those little Whopper Robin Eggs are so stinkin' good. I finished the Talenti ice cream last night. Not feeling very proud of myself right now.
NEW DAY!
Taking boys to school, home to have breakfast and work until 10:30am and then it is my time. The possibilities are endless!
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Super happy with things......
We have had a grey cloud over our house since December 19, 2013. A dog ran in front of my husband's car as he was coming home from Christmas shopping. The dog was off leash (big no-no in our town, county, state, country, WORLD) and on the opposite side of the street from the owner. Ya, a big WTF! It has been a horrible experience complete with visits by the aggressive dog owner to our home, phone calls, insurance claims, letters in the mail, small claims court appearances, appearance before sitting judges and finally, REDEMPTION! We won the case on Friday at 10:10am. The dog, unfortunately, died from the injuries. But, none of this was our fault. If the owner had had the dog on a leash and had been a responsible dog-owner, the dog would still be alive.
I feel like the sun came out today after a really, really really long storm. It has affected how we feel about our home, our front yard, our neighborhood (oh ya, they live across the creek from us) and our town. I am constantly thinking that I will run into them at the store or open my front door to their old, slothy faces. We need to heal now.
I weighed in on Thursday and even though I was finishing up my period, I was down .3 lbs. I was shocked. I have had a few oops this week. I have not exercised (spring break for the boys) in ages. I really want to want to get out in the garage and run. I will have a chance Monday night and then Tuesday morning. I will Wednesday night and then Thursday morning. I will Friday night. I will. I will.
Last night I ate a single serving of ice cream. A single serving. I enjoyed it. I put the container back in the freezer. I was satisfied. That felt good.
Today, I ate a hybrid burrito at Freebirds in Ventura. It was vegetarian and I was satisfied. That felt good.
I am taking joy in the small things. Eating controlled portions and being satisfied. It feels good.
This week I pledge to eat more power green mix. I pledge to eat more good fruit and vegetables and less Akmak crackers and hummus.
I feel good about myself right now. I caught a glimpse of myself in the reflection of the frozen food section at the grocery store. I liked how I looked. My stomach has been reduced and my ass was not sticking out like usual. My face is looking thinner and my hair is feeling thick and healthy. My skin will always be an issue for me. I think my body has a problem with dairy and fatty foods like peanut butter. Crap.
I have found a great product for my body. Kevita probiotic drinks. I love the green drink. $2.29/each at Vons this week. $1.50/1 coupons make each one $.79! Usually $2.99 each.
My period was very mild. I did not have the super bitch show up. It was not as heavy and bloaty and angry as before. I could really tell the difference. I am hopeful that this is a change that will continue.
I need to drink more water. I need to drink more water. Thinking about checking into reverse osmosis options. All of these empty water bottles makes me feel bad.
I feel like the sun came out today after a really, really really long storm. It has affected how we feel about our home, our front yard, our neighborhood (oh ya, they live across the creek from us) and our town. I am constantly thinking that I will run into them at the store or open my front door to their old, slothy faces. We need to heal now.
I weighed in on Thursday and even though I was finishing up my period, I was down .3 lbs. I was shocked. I have had a few oops this week. I have not exercised (spring break for the boys) in ages. I really want to want to get out in the garage and run. I will have a chance Monday night and then Tuesday morning. I will Wednesday night and then Thursday morning. I will Friday night. I will. I will.
Last night I ate a single serving of ice cream. A single serving. I enjoyed it. I put the container back in the freezer. I was satisfied. That felt good.
Today, I ate a hybrid burrito at Freebirds in Ventura. It was vegetarian and I was satisfied. That felt good.
I am taking joy in the small things. Eating controlled portions and being satisfied. It feels good.
This week I pledge to eat more power green mix. I pledge to eat more good fruit and vegetables and less Akmak crackers and hummus.
I feel good about myself right now. I caught a glimpse of myself in the reflection of the frozen food section at the grocery store. I liked how I looked. My stomach has been reduced and my ass was not sticking out like usual. My face is looking thinner and my hair is feeling thick and healthy. My skin will always be an issue for me. I think my body has a problem with dairy and fatty foods like peanut butter. Crap.
I have found a great product for my body. Kevita probiotic drinks. I love the green drink. $2.29/each at Vons this week. $1.50/1 coupons make each one $.79! Usually $2.99 each.
My period was very mild. I did not have the super bitch show up. It was not as heavy and bloaty and angry as before. I could really tell the difference. I am hopeful that this is a change that will continue.
I need to drink more water. I need to drink more water. Thinking about checking into reverse osmosis options. All of these empty water bottles makes me feel bad.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Not letting it prevent me from moving forward.....
Started yesterday, March 30, 2014. It was more mild than the last which was more mild than the prior one. This time I am prepared. I went to WinCo (my favorite place for clean ingredients) and bought almonds and whole wheat flour. I made my clean bread last night. I stuck to the plan today and yesterday for the most part. I had a diet coke last night.....but, GOLLY it was yummy!
I know so much about myself from this clean eating plan. I know that when I miss a meal/snack I doom myself. I, literally, crash and burn and blow my whole day of good intentions with one missed meal/snack.
As I was typing, I realized my snack time had approached. So, I grabbed some almonds and a string cheese stick. Now, I am back to normal.
We went to LV 1 1/2 weeks ago. I had a hard time. I expected to eat clean the entire time. It was hard. I struggled and took a few days off. But, came back home and, for the most part, was right back on.
I am still hovering around 205.5. I am trying really hard for this weeks weigh-in.
Fingers crossed.
I know so much about myself from this clean eating plan. I know that when I miss a meal/snack I doom myself. I, literally, crash and burn and blow my whole day of good intentions with one missed meal/snack.
As I was typing, I realized my snack time had approached. So, I grabbed some almonds and a string cheese stick. Now, I am back to normal.
We went to LV 1 1/2 weeks ago. I had a hard time. I expected to eat clean the entire time. It was hard. I struggled and took a few days off. But, came back home and, for the most part, was right back on.
I am still hovering around 205.5. I am trying really hard for this weeks weigh-in.
Fingers crossed.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
I need to learn how to not let my period ruin me.
I started yesterday. I was fine yesterday. I got up today and just knew I did not have it in me to clean eat today. I screwed off and ate like crap until dinner. Let's see.....I was like that hungry little caterpillar today.....
First I finished off an entire bag of Hawaiian Potato Chips with Mango and Habenero
Next, I finished off the bag of chocolate teddy grahams
Next, I opened the bag of sour jelly beans that I was saving for Easter baskets
Next, I ate a handful of left over Christmas candy cane kisses even tho they taste like crap
At least I this point I was intelligent enough to stop (only because I ate all of the crap in the house) and have almond butter with Akmak crackers
My period sabotages me in such a huge way. I did not feel guilty or bad. I was just this crazy-eyed maniac seeking out crap. Thank God I did not go in the garage and dig thru the back up stock. Ya, that would have been just too crazy.
Geez.
I have told myself I will NOT weigh in this week. I need a few days to be bloated and gross and feeling like the treadmill is satan. I will be back in good spirits by Thursday afternoon.
I have all of the food in this house that I need to clean eat. I just could not think of one thing that would have sustained my craze.
Tomorrow is a new day. I will be back to my sane self and I will move forward.
My goal: 200 by Vegas. March 20th, 2014. That will be HUGE!
First I finished off an entire bag of Hawaiian Potato Chips with Mango and Habenero
Next, I finished off the bag of chocolate teddy grahams
Next, I opened the bag of sour jelly beans that I was saving for Easter baskets
Next, I ate a handful of left over Christmas candy cane kisses even tho they taste like crap
At least I this point I was intelligent enough to stop (only because I ate all of the crap in the house) and have almond butter with Akmak crackers
My period sabotages me in such a huge way. I did not feel guilty or bad. I was just this crazy-eyed maniac seeking out crap. Thank God I did not go in the garage and dig thru the back up stock. Ya, that would have been just too crazy.
Geez.
I have told myself I will NOT weigh in this week. I need a few days to be bloated and gross and feeling like the treadmill is satan. I will be back in good spirits by Thursday afternoon.
I have all of the food in this house that I need to clean eat. I just could not think of one thing that would have sustained my craze.
Tomorrow is a new day. I will be back to my sane self and I will move forward.
My goal: 200 by Vegas. March 20th, 2014. That will be HUGE!
Saturday, March 1, 2014
One cheat meal in the books
Tonight we celebrated my husbands birthday with his side. I made a devils food cake with homemade chocolate buttercream frosting. It was amazing, aside from the fact that my oven died and I had to bake the cake in a neighbors oven that was not as good as my oven. Bit on the odd-shaped size.
Tonight was my first cheat meal. I was a bit nervous about it. My in-laws were making chicken mole and spanish rice with beans. Fat, additives, bad carbs, fat and a side of fat. I had a piece of chicken, a small spoonful of rice with the beans. It was good. But, it was not to-die-for good. I had been dreaming of this meal for 8 weeks and it was....okay. I did not eat too much. I did not eat a helping bigger than my regular portion. I was happy with that. The birthday cake was wonderful and I had a small tbsp. size of Neapolitan ice cream. Just perfect.
And, my first cheat meal is in the books.
I am excited to get back on the plan in the morning. I am really looking forward to my healthy food being back.
I am approaching 200 lbs. and I am really happy. I am so resolved to the fact that I must exercise once each day. I like the feeling I get when I am all finished. On Friday I did (6-7) 2-2 intervals. That is a huge increase for me. I say 6-7 because I can't remember if I did 6 or 7.
We are traveling to Las Vegas on March 20th-23rd. We will be staying at the Station Casino and eating the buffet a few times. I am trying to prepare myself for that time. I will be doing it exactly by the books until we leave. When I am on vacation I must allow myself to be off and yet stay diligent about portions. I think the casino has a fitness room and I plan on working out daily, if time allows.
I need to figure out how to make my new life fit into my life. I know that sounds weird, but it is true. I cannot worry about the interruptions in my steady ride. I must move with the flow and allow interruptions to not be roadblocks.
Tonight was my first cheat meal. I was a bit nervous about it. My in-laws were making chicken mole and spanish rice with beans. Fat, additives, bad carbs, fat and a side of fat. I had a piece of chicken, a small spoonful of rice with the beans. It was good. But, it was not to-die-for good. I had been dreaming of this meal for 8 weeks and it was....okay. I did not eat too much. I did not eat a helping bigger than my regular portion. I was happy with that. The birthday cake was wonderful and I had a small tbsp. size of Neapolitan ice cream. Just perfect.
And, my first cheat meal is in the books.
I am excited to get back on the plan in the morning. I am really looking forward to my healthy food being back.
I am approaching 200 lbs. and I am really happy. I am so resolved to the fact that I must exercise once each day. I like the feeling I get when I am all finished. On Friday I did (6-7) 2-2 intervals. That is a huge increase for me. I say 6-7 because I can't remember if I did 6 or 7.
We are traveling to Las Vegas on March 20th-23rd. We will be staying at the Station Casino and eating the buffet a few times. I am trying to prepare myself for that time. I will be doing it exactly by the books until we leave. When I am on vacation I must allow myself to be off and yet stay diligent about portions. I think the casino has a fitness room and I plan on working out daily, if time allows.
I need to figure out how to make my new life fit into my life. I know that sounds weird, but it is true. I cannot worry about the interruptions in my steady ride. I must move with the flow and allow interruptions to not be roadblocks.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Period is approaching.....
Just realized my period is coming. I started 1/30 last month. So, March 2nd approximately this time. I cannot let it get me. I cannot let my mind think that I need crap when I am on my period.
Fight the urge to purge.
Fight the urge to purge.
Who would have thought!?!?!
So, you know all those people that say if you eat right and exercise consistently that you will lose weight? Ya, they were right. Bummer. The last 5 days I have eaten exactly by the rules and I have exercised my butt off every evening or morning on the treadmill. And.........I lost 3 lbs. this week!!!
2/27/2014 - 206.9 lbs.
I have a cheat meal coming up Saturday night. Me is a bit scared. But, Saturday breakfast and lunch I will be really behaved. But, Saturday night, I am having chicken mole and birthday cake. My meals are not big these days. I eat pretty small portions. I will behave but I will enjoy. I am most excited about the cake we are making for Dave's birthday. Chocolate cake with homemade chocolate buttercream frosting. Yum!
On the treadmill I have been doing 2-2 intervals of running-walking. I am up to 4 intervals. I don't like to run. I don't like my boobs bouncing all over the place. I don't like to sweat. I don't like it at all. But, I do it and it paid off this week. Dave mentioned, once the time change approaches, going out to the garage together to workout. I am hoping to be in a better way stamina-wise by then.
Today was the first day I felt the weightloss. As of today, I am down 20 lbs. Kind of amazing that it has been 2 months and it has been successful. I have never succeeded at this stuff. I usually start out strong and give up after 3 weeks. I usually give up when the initial weightloss tapers off. I can't do it this time. I must keep doing it and knowing that this is my new way of living.
Oh, and organic protein powder bites ass.
2/27/2014 - 206.9 lbs.
I have a cheat meal coming up Saturday night. Me is a bit scared. But, Saturday breakfast and lunch I will be really behaved. But, Saturday night, I am having chicken mole and birthday cake. My meals are not big these days. I eat pretty small portions. I will behave but I will enjoy. I am most excited about the cake we are making for Dave's birthday. Chocolate cake with homemade chocolate buttercream frosting. Yum!
On the treadmill I have been doing 2-2 intervals of running-walking. I am up to 4 intervals. I don't like to run. I don't like my boobs bouncing all over the place. I don't like to sweat. I don't like it at all. But, I do it and it paid off this week. Dave mentioned, once the time change approaches, going out to the garage together to workout. I am hoping to be in a better way stamina-wise by then.
Today was the first day I felt the weightloss. As of today, I am down 20 lbs. Kind of amazing that it has been 2 months and it has been successful. I have never succeeded at this stuff. I usually start out strong and give up after 3 weeks. I usually give up when the initial weightloss tapers off. I can't do it this time. I must keep doing it and knowing that this is my new way of living.
Oh, and organic protein powder bites ass.
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