So I have officially fallen off the band wagon. I am scared to reweigh myself now because I have lost all control. I'm not nearly eating as unhealthy, but I'm still eating more than I should. I also have been slacking on my walks in the morning. I'm so ashamed of myself right now that I want to throw up. Hopefully I will be able to start all of today.
So far I have had:
Breakfast:
Special K Cereal : 200 Calories
Snack:
Wheat Thins (18): 280 Calories
Lunch:
Progresso Light Homestyle Vegetable and Rice: 120 Calories
Snack:
???
Dinner:
???
Exercise: I don't have anything really planned today that would be considered conventional exercise but I am going to give my car a good cleaning during lunch. Throw out all of the trash, clean out the trunk, and vacuum everything. I will have gotten my heart rate up and I will have improved my surroundings. I am hoping that I ca get in more exercise today but since it is a Monday I don't think ill have time. Between School and Work and Eliza I don't have alot of time to do anything.
Monday, January 25
Thursday, January 21
A Much Needed Change
I don't know if I mentioned this yesterday but I have lost 6 pounds. I realize that I slacked on the writing. And i slacked on the Jillian. But I am just getting into this. This week I'm trying the Acai Berry Cleanse along with healthy eating and a 30 Minute walk every morning. Now what I want to add to that is some new recipes. I would love to try a new recipe every day for one week. The recipes are going to be from Trim and Terrific Diabetic Cooking. It is my mothers, and considering that she is diabetic I thought that I could cook healthy for everyone. :D I have already found this great Blueberry Bread recipe that looks Delicious!
Wednesday, January 20
Edna St. Vincent Millay
"What lips my lips have kissed, and where, and why,
I have forgotten, and what arms have lain
Under my head till morning, but the rain
Is full of ghosts tonight, that tap and sigh
Upon the glass and listen for reply,
And in my heart there stirs a quiet pain
For unremembered lads that not again
Will turn to me at midnight with a cry.
Thus in the winter stands the lonely tree,
Nor knows what birds have vanished one by one,
Yet knows its boughs more silent than before:
I cannot say what loves have come and gone,
I only know that summer sang in me
A little while, that in me sings no more."
— Edna St. Vincent Millay
I stumbled across this poet today while at work and I think I have finally found my favorite. I have decided when the fall comesagain I will buy her bok of poems and shut out the world. That sounds delightful. Oh yes it does. <3
I have forgotten, and what arms have lain
Under my head till morning, but the rain
Is full of ghosts tonight, that tap and sigh
Upon the glass and listen for reply,
And in my heart there stirs a quiet pain
For unremembered lads that not again
Will turn to me at midnight with a cry.
Thus in the winter stands the lonely tree,
Nor knows what birds have vanished one by one,
Yet knows its boughs more silent than before:
I cannot say what loves have come and gone,
I only know that summer sang in me
A little while, that in me sings no more."
— Edna St. Vincent Millay
I stumbled across this poet today while at work and I think I have finally found my favorite. I have decided when the fall comesagain I will buy her bok of poems and shut out the world. That sounds delightful. Oh yes it does. <3
Tuesday, January 19
The Last Night
This is the last night until I get to weigh myself tomorrow. I'm so excited. haven't really been counting as diligently as I should have. But I have been keeping my portions down and eating healthy things. Like carrot's and chicken breast and oatmeal.
I can already tell a difference in the way i look. Even though i haven't weighed myself. Its rather rewarding to be getting healthy and losing weight on my own. Not having to use the Lemon diet or the Atkins, Jenny Craig, or Nutrisystem. Its really rewarding to be learning all of this stuff on my own.
My walks have also been really gratifying. Walked with Eliza this morning for 30 minutes. Its amazing what your body goes through when you push yourself. To many, a 30 minute walk doesnt seem like that much of a big deal. But when you havent been setting time aside for one, it really takes a toll. I just feel good after I walk. Its a Me Time experience.
Well that is all for tonight. Its really late and I have had a great day. Will update you tomorrow on the weight thing. Good luck to me. :D
I can already tell a difference in the way i look. Even though i haven't weighed myself. Its rather rewarding to be getting healthy and losing weight on my own. Not having to use the Lemon diet or the Atkins, Jenny Craig, or Nutrisystem. Its really rewarding to be learning all of this stuff on my own.
My walks have also been really gratifying. Walked with Eliza this morning for 30 minutes. Its amazing what your body goes through when you push yourself. To many, a 30 minute walk doesnt seem like that much of a big deal. But when you havent been setting time aside for one, it really takes a toll. I just feel good after I walk. Its a Me Time experience.
Well that is all for tonight. Its really late and I have had a great day. Will update you tomorrow on the weight thing. Good luck to me. :D
Monday, January 18
A New Monday A New Me
So I really slacked on the calorie counting over the weekend. And the Jillian Michael's thing. But the way I am going to justify it is that my weekends are my time off. So I will be doing the Jillian Michael's before I go to class tonight. I cant wait till class tonight. During class I get to update my blog and write down my most prized recipes. :D
Back to the food issue over the weekend.I know I didnt keep it uder 900 calories but I kept them small portions a little throughout the day. No fast food. No Junk food. But I did go above 900 Calories. D: Booo. Im still really proud of myself though for walking the other morning to go get a drink. It felt very empowering.
So today I have had
BreakFast:
2 packet of peaches and Creme oatmeal: About 300 Calories
And for Lunch I have decided to go to Applebees with all of the men who used to be infatuated with me. This will be interesting.
I dont know what Im going to do for dinner yet. I think I might make something and bring it to school. Just so I can eat at a reasonable time and something healthy. The only food that is around there is fast food. No bueno.
Lunch:
Applebees Spicy Shrimp Diavolo: Under 550 Calories AND Im sharing it with Nathan. <3
Had a light Penne pasta instead. It was quite delish. Nathan and I split it so we had half each. We were stuffed. Its amazing how much food people eat on a daily basis without thinking about it.
Dinner: I have no idea. Nathan and I have been sharing some crackers. Really unhealthy. But I am mainly updating to post some information that i found that I do believe that it can really help:
"Eat only when you hear your stomach growling. It's stunning how often we eat out of boredom, nervousness, habit, or frustration -- so often, in fact, that many of us have actually forgotten what physical hunger feels like. Next time, wait until your stomach is growling before you reach for food. If you're hankering for a specific food, it's probably a craving, not hunger. If you'd eat anything you could get your hands on, chances are you're truly hungry."
Back to the food issue over the weekend.I know I didnt keep it uder 900 calories but I kept them small portions a little throughout the day. No fast food. No Junk food. But I did go above 900 Calories. D: Booo. Im still really proud of myself though for walking the other morning to go get a drink. It felt very empowering.
So today I have had
BreakFast:
2 packet of peaches and Creme oatmeal: About 300 Calories
And for Lunch I have decided to go to Applebees with all of the men who used to be infatuated with me. This will be interesting.
I dont know what Im going to do for dinner yet. I think I might make something and bring it to school. Just so I can eat at a reasonable time and something healthy. The only food that is around there is fast food. No bueno.
Lunch:
Applebees Spicy Shrimp Diavolo: Under 550 Calories AND Im sharing it with Nathan. <3
Had a light Penne pasta instead. It was quite delish. Nathan and I split it so we had half each. We were stuffed. Its amazing how much food people eat on a daily basis without thinking about it.
Dinner: I have no idea. Nathan and I have been sharing some crackers. Really unhealthy. But I am mainly updating to post some information that i found that I do believe that it can really help:
"Eat only when you hear your stomach growling. It's stunning how often we eat out of boredom, nervousness, habit, or frustration -- so often, in fact, that many of us have actually forgotten what physical hunger feels like. Next time, wait until your stomach is growling before you reach for food. If you're hankering for a specific food, it's probably a craving, not hunger. If you'd eat anything you could get your hands on, chances are you're truly hungry."
Sunday, January 17
Dissapointed
I slacked a little yesterday and ended up with about 1100 calories under my belt. Im okay with that. Im just kinda disappointing that I didn't stick with my goals.
but on a brighter note...
I woke up this morning at 8:30AM and decided to take a walk to the nearest Fina because I wanted to try out my new Ipod and I wanted to try the new Diet Snapple. Well my new Ipod comes equip with an awesome Pedometer. And according to the Pedometer I walked about 2,500 steps and burned 130 calories in my walk. I do believe that is quite an achievement.
Just finished breakfast. I want another piece of toast. It tasted SO Yummy. :D So I guess in total I ate about 310 calories this morning.
I ended up not doing the Jillian Michaels thing last night just because I was so tired. But I'm am going to do it tonight. I am still Determined but lacking motivation.
but on a brighter note...
I woke up this morning at 8:30AM and decided to take a walk to the nearest Fina because I wanted to try out my new Ipod and I wanted to try the new Diet Snapple. Well my new Ipod comes equip with an awesome Pedometer. And according to the Pedometer I walked about 2,500 steps and burned 130 calories in my walk. I do believe that is quite an achievement.
Just finished breakfast. I want another piece of toast. It tasted SO Yummy. :D So I guess in total I ate about 310 calories this morning.
I ended up not doing the Jillian Michaels thing last night just because I was so tired. But I'm am going to do it tonight. I am still Determined but lacking motivation.
Saturday, January 16
Starting to Feel a Little Different
So i kinda cheated yesterday with Dinner. i cooked that amazing Chicken recipe and then I decided to also cook garlic mashed potatoes with sour cream. It was worth it.
As for the second day of the Jillian Michaels 30 Day shred, it hurt. My stamina was better but I didnt stretch enough before I did it. :C Im feeling good about today though. Still really anxious to weigh myself but im resisting. I quit smoking and I can do this.
Oh and I didnt get up earlier enough for my morning walk. So i have decided to wait until eliza wakes up and then we will go around the block a couple times. I have the perfect outfit for her. <3
Also! I treated myself to a new Ipod yesterday so now I have music to listen to when Im walking or working out. Im quite proud of the Rammstein Discography.
Will Update food when Eliza takes her first nap. :D
As for the second day of the Jillian Michaels 30 Day shred, it hurt. My stamina was better but I didnt stretch enough before I did it. :C Im feeling good about today though. Still really anxious to weigh myself but im resisting. I quit smoking and I can do this.
Oh and I didnt get up earlier enough for my morning walk. So i have decided to wait until eliza wakes up and then we will go around the block a couple times. I have the perfect outfit for her. <3
Also! I treated myself to a new Ipod yesterday so now I have music to listen to when Im walking or working out. Im quite proud of the Rammstein Discography.
Will Update food when Eliza takes her first nap. :D
Friday, January 15
Everything Hurts
Well this morning I decided to wake up at 7 to go walking. I was very proud of myself that I actually stuck with it. :D But I got out of bed and I was so incredibly sore. Everything hurt. My legs, my calf's, my chest, breast bone, arms, back muscles. When I say everything I mean EVERYTHING!!! But I went on my walk any way.
On the walk I decided to take my dog named Puppy. I think she is afraid of the leash cause she would co anywhere. Towards the end we started doing better but I could tell her anxiety levels were up by how my she was shaking. I also brought my other dog with me named Mina. He did fine off of the leash. but watching Mina and trying to get Puppy to walk was extra exhausting on my already sore muscles. But we survived and I feel much better for it.
I am really anxious to weigh myself but I know I must wait till Wednesday.(I say Wednesday because that was when I originally took my measurements) My decision was mostly based on The Biggest Loser. They only do it every week so i decided to do it that way too. My weight fluctuates so much that it will show greater improvement if I wait a week. :D I'm just afraid that after all of this that nothing will have changed and that would make me sad D: No Bueno
On to the food!
Breakfast:
1 Cup Raisin Bran w. 2% Milk that I did not drink: 210 Calories
Lunch:
So i changed my mind and decided to go to Jersey Mikes with My Office Manager. had the Chicken Ceasar Wrap. It was DELISH!!!! As Lisa would say. :D And It was only 345 Calories :DDDD And it was worth it. I must remember to go there more often and get this. :D
Dinner:
Now I originally posted a recipe yesterday that I wanted to cook for dinner but I opted out for left overs. Well tonight I decided to bite the bullet and make my Stuffed Ham and Cheese Chicken Breast. Here is the recipe:
Ham-&-Cheese-Stuffed
Chicken Breasts
Ingredients:
1/4 cup grated Swiss, Monterrey Jack or part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped ham
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (1-1 1/4 pounds total)
1 egg white
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Use a baking sheet with sides and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
Mix cheese, ham, mustard and pepper in a small bowl.
Cut a horizontal slit along the thin, long edge of a chicken breast half, nearly through to the opposite side. Open up the breast and place one-fourth of the filling in the center. Close the breast over the filling, pressing the edges firmly together to seal. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts and filling.
Lightly beat egg white with a fork in a medium bowl. Place breadcrumbs in a shallow glass dish. Hold each chicken breast half together and dip in egg white, then dredge in breadcrumbs. (Discard leftovers.)
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts; cook until browned on one side, about 2 minutes. Place the chicken, browned-side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the chicken is no longer pink in the center or until an instant-read thermometer registers 170°F, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition:
Per serving: 236 calories; 7 g fat (2 g sat, 3 g mono); 74 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrates; 31 g protein; 1 g fiber; 287 mg sodium; 347 mg potassium.
Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 4 lean meat
Exercise: I am really looking forward to the second day of Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred. I must remember to really stretch before I start the video this time. Funny enough I have talked one of my friends to also do the video too. But the space is so small that we can only do it one at a time. So while he is doing it I will be watching Eliza and while I am doing it, he will be watching Eliza. This should be interesting tonight. Hopefully it goes well and I will update later on what happens throughout the night. :D
On the walk I decided to take my dog named Puppy. I think she is afraid of the leash cause she would co anywhere. Towards the end we started doing better but I could tell her anxiety levels were up by how my she was shaking. I also brought my other dog with me named Mina. He did fine off of the leash. but watching Mina and trying to get Puppy to walk was extra exhausting on my already sore muscles. But we survived and I feel much better for it.
I am really anxious to weigh myself but I know I must wait till Wednesday.(I say Wednesday because that was when I originally took my measurements) My decision was mostly based on The Biggest Loser. They only do it every week so i decided to do it that way too. My weight fluctuates so much that it will show greater improvement if I wait a week. :D I'm just afraid that after all of this that nothing will have changed and that would make me sad D: No Bueno
On to the food!
Breakfast:
1 Cup Raisin Bran w. 2% Milk that I did not drink: 210 Calories
Lunch:
So i changed my mind and decided to go to Jersey Mikes with My Office Manager. had the Chicken Ceasar Wrap. It was DELISH!!!! As Lisa would say. :D And It was only 345 Calories :DDDD And it was worth it. I must remember to go there more often and get this. :D
Dinner:
Now I originally posted a recipe yesterday that I wanted to cook for dinner but I opted out for left overs. Well tonight I decided to bite the bullet and make my Stuffed Ham and Cheese Chicken Breast. Here is the recipe:
Ham-&-Cheese-Stuffed
Chicken Breasts
Ingredients:
1/4 cup grated Swiss, Monterrey Jack or part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped ham
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, (1-1 1/4 pounds total)
1 egg white
1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400°F. Use a baking sheet with sides and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
Mix cheese, ham, mustard and pepper in a small bowl.
Cut a horizontal slit along the thin, long edge of a chicken breast half, nearly through to the opposite side. Open up the breast and place one-fourth of the filling in the center. Close the breast over the filling, pressing the edges firmly together to seal. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts and filling.
Lightly beat egg white with a fork in a medium bowl. Place breadcrumbs in a shallow glass dish. Hold each chicken breast half together and dip in egg white, then dredge in breadcrumbs. (Discard leftovers.)
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts; cook until browned on one side, about 2 minutes. Place the chicken, browned-side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the chicken is no longer pink in the center or until an instant-read thermometer registers 170°F, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition:
Per serving: 236 calories; 7 g fat (2 g sat, 3 g mono); 74 mg cholesterol; 10 g carbohydrates; 31 g protein; 1 g fiber; 287 mg sodium; 347 mg potassium.
Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 4 lean meat
Exercise: I am really looking forward to the second day of Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred. I must remember to really stretch before I start the video this time. Funny enough I have talked one of my friends to also do the video too. But the space is so small that we can only do it one at a time. So while he is doing it I will be watching Eliza and while I am doing it, he will be watching Eliza. This should be interesting tonight. Hopefully it goes well and I will update later on what happens throughout the night. :D
Thursday, January 14
The Beggining of The End
Of being unhealthy and over weight.
Starting Weight: 180
Waist- 34 Inches
L Thigh- 26 Inches
R Thigh- 26 Inches
Chest- 41 Inches
Butt- 44 Inches
Calorie Goal: 900 or less
Over All Goal: Lose 40 Pounds by May 27
Days Left: 132
Pounds Left: 40
From this point forward I will measure and weigh myself every week to see my progress. But I will blog everyday about what I'm doing to achieve my goals. :D
This is technically the third day that I have been on my diet. Until; now I have been following my progress on www.MyTrainerBob.com. Let me tell you that that website has been a huge help. But i realize now there there is only so much I can do on that website for motivation. So i decided to start this blog. :D Here I will try and keep track of what I eat. How I work out. And the emotional roller coaster along the way.
So Lets get started.
Breakfast:
2 Bags of Raisin Date and Walnut = 280 Calories
1 Jimmy Dean Sausage Slice = 75 Calories
Snack:
8 Club Crackers = 140 Calories
Lunch:
1 Hot dog with Bun and a smidgen of Ketchup = 250 Calories
Dinner: I had my Left over Spaghetti Chicken Mac and Cheese as a treat. Not so healthy. But I am going to be staying below my 900 Calorie intake and that's what matters. :D 300 Calories
Exercise:
Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred
Review of Exercise Day 1: Lets just say that after this I HAD to go take a shower. Its only 20 minutes long but Jillian makes every second count. I didn't think I had gotten that out of shape. i remember when i used to eat cycles like that in high school. It is great for Beginners, Intermediate, or even Expert. But remember you are your own trainer. So you are the one controlling how hard you are going. I plan on staying on beginning for at least a week because at this moment in time my chest is in excruciating pain. So I'm going to get my body acclimated again to doing this type of physical work.
Over All: I do believe that this was a successful workout. I feel really refreshed and pumped to keep this blog up.Burned up 200 Calories
Starting Weight: 180
Waist- 34 Inches
L Thigh- 26 Inches
R Thigh- 26 Inches
Chest- 41 Inches
Butt- 44 Inches
Calorie Goal: 900 or less
Over All Goal: Lose 40 Pounds by May 27
Days Left: 132
Pounds Left: 40
From this point forward I will measure and weigh myself every week to see my progress. But I will blog everyday about what I'm doing to achieve my goals. :D
This is technically the third day that I have been on my diet. Until; now I have been following my progress on www.MyTrainerBob.com. Let me tell you that that website has been a huge help. But i realize now there there is only so much I can do on that website for motivation. So i decided to start this blog. :D Here I will try and keep track of what I eat. How I work out. And the emotional roller coaster along the way.
So Lets get started.
Breakfast:
2 Bags of Raisin Date and Walnut = 280 Calories
1 Jimmy Dean Sausage Slice = 75 Calories
Snack:
8 Club Crackers = 140 Calories
Lunch:
1 Hot dog with Bun and a smidgen of Ketchup = 250 Calories
Dinner: I had my Left over Spaghetti Chicken Mac and Cheese as a treat. Not so healthy. But I am going to be staying below my 900 Calorie intake and that's what matters. :D 300 Calories
Exercise:
Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred
Review of Exercise Day 1: Lets just say that after this I HAD to go take a shower. Its only 20 minutes long but Jillian makes every second count. I didn't think I had gotten that out of shape. i remember when i used to eat cycles like that in high school. It is great for Beginners, Intermediate, or even Expert. But remember you are your own trainer. So you are the one controlling how hard you are going. I plan on staying on beginning for at least a week because at this moment in time my chest is in excruciating pain. So I'm going to get my body acclimated again to doing this type of physical work.
Over All: I do believe that this was a successful workout. I feel really refreshed and pumped to keep this blog up.Burned up 200 Calories
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