12/27 ~ 118.8 lbs

Yesterday I ran 3.5 miles - a new record for me!! Yay - I walked another half mile getting in just over 4 miles in 53 minutes...

12/22 ~ 118.6 lbs

Woot-woot! I am feeling better about seeing the teens again...

12/15 ~ 120.0 lbs

Not counting calories today although I will try to keep it under 2000. It is Ally's bd!!

Exercise: This week I lifted Sun & Monday, ran 3.5 miles Tuesday and today I am lifting again. I am sore!

12/09 ~ 120.4 lbs

Not sure what I can eat today...have been struggling keeping anything in my system this week...thinking chicken noodle soup again...

12/02 ~ 120.6 lbs

Well I would have been lower this morning if I hadn't drank so much last night! Bummer...I had two glasses of red wine & three beers...ugh!!! Why didn't I stick with my staple vodka & sprite?? :)

Total Calories = 1450 + whatever I eat tonight at bunco...

Breakfast: 440 cal
1/2 red apple (40 cal)
Jimmy Dean egg biscuit (400 cal) - whew that was heavy in my tummy

Lunch: 300
Chef Salad
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
¼ cup sliced avocado(almost the same as ½ medium sliced) (120 cal/11 fat/7 carbs/2 pro)
6 croutons (30 cal)
2 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (60 cal)
1 tbsp Kraft Feta Cheese (25)
1 slice deli oven-roasted turkey (15 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/3 pro)
1 small tomato (15 cal)
6 carrot sticks (20 cal)

Snack: 150
1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro)
2 whole wheat Wasa crackers (70)

Dinner: 525
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Grilled-Chicken-and-Angel-Hair-Pasta/Detail.aspx

Grilled Chicken & pasta

10 ounces angel hair pasta
2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and chopped
1 cup pesto
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ounce toasted almonds

Directions
Cook angel hair pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain.
In a large saucepan over medium heat saute minced garlic in olive oil. Add chopped chicken, cooked and drained pasta, pesto sauce, and mix well.
Top with toasted almonds. Serve warm or cold.

The site says that a serving is 475 calories - I would assume that is pretty close so am going to take their word on it! This recipe was really good, but I will pair it next time with some steamed broccoli...there wasn't any veggies other than the pesto...

1 Dove dark chocolate square (45)

Exercise: Got my three miles in today thanks to Steve who dragged me to the gym....whew it wasn't easy, but I got it done!

12/01 ~ 120.8 lbs

Yay!! Down another .6 pounds!!!

Total Calories = 2050

Breakfast: 435 cal
1 cup corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal/0 fat/24 carbs/2 pro)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds (170 cal)
1 large red apple (85 cal)

Lunch: 375 cal
1 honey wheat pita (180 cal)
3 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (60 cal/1 fat/1 carb/11 pro)
2 tbsp walnuts (100 cal)
1 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (35 cal/2 fat/1 carb/2.5 pro)

Snack: 215 cal
1 6 oz GV Vanilla yogurt (80 cal)
20 almonds (135 cal/12 fat/5 carbs/5 pro)

Dinner: 1000
I went out to eat & had a burger & fries....and then 2 glasses of wine & three beers!!! Ooppsss!! :)

Exercise: No gym time today - Ally slept in...I should have gone downstairs right after breakfast to exercise, but she wanted to go to library story time so I just got ready instead...I am cramping a lot, so a day off might do me good! :)

11/30 ~ 121.4 lbs

Off to a good start for getting the weight back down!! Woot-woot!!

Total Calories = 1450

Breakfast: 300 cal
1 cup cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/4 pro)
2 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)
1 small banana (100 cal)

Lunch: 430 cal
Chef Salad
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
¼ cup sliced avocado(almost the same as ½ medium sliced) (120 cal/11 fat/7 carbs/2 pro)
6 croutons (30 cal)
1 1/2 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (40 cal)
1 tbsp Kraft Feta Cheese (25)
1 slice deli oven-roasted turkey (15 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/3 pro)
1 hardboiled egg (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro)
1 small tomato (15 cal)
6 carrot sticks (20 cal)
1 medium Granny Smith apple (80 cal/0 fat/22 carbs/0 pro)

Snack: 160 cal
1 6 oz GV Vanilla yogurt (80 cal)
1 6 oz GV Vanilla yogurt (80 cal)

Dinner: 550 cal
4 oz tuna steak (200 cal) with 1 tsp olive oil, chicken broth & white cooking wine
1 cup leftover Ham Soup (200 cal)
1 cup leftover roasted veggies from Thanksgiving (100)
1 Dove dark chocolate square (45)

Exercise: Another awesome day at the gym...I did a HARD one-hour step/sculpt/tone class and then Ally & I swam in the pool (in the lazy river) for 45 minutes - it was NOT fun putting on my swimming suit...ewww not pretty without a tan! I need to invest in a good workout swim suit!

11/29 ~ 122.4 lbs

Back to the grind! After two weeks of no gym time & lots of eating, I am back to counting calories & working out...I don't like seeing 122!!! What happened to the teens??!?!?

Total Calories = 1500

Breakfast: 400 cal
1 cup Erewhon Crispy Brown Rice (110 cal/0 fat/25 carbs/2 pro) - EWWW I haven't had this in a while, and I don't like it - it is a lot like Rice Crispies...ugh! I couldn't eat it all, so I reduced it by 20 calories.
3/4 medium red apple (60 cal)
1 cup fat free milk (80)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds (170 cal)

Lunch: 330 cal
Chef Salad
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
¼ cup sliced avocado(almost the same as ½ medium sliced) (120 cal/11 fat/7 carbs/2 pro)
6 croutons (30 cal)
1 1/2 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (40 cal)
1 tbsp Kraft Feta Cheese (25)
1 slice deli oven-roasted turkey (15 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/3 pro)
1 hardboiled egg (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro)
1 small tomato (15 cal)

Snack: 325 cal
5 Kashi Original 7 Grain crackers (40)
3/4 banana (85 cal)
2 tbsp peanut butter (200 cal/16 fat/6 carb/7 pro)

Dinner: Yummoooo = 445 cal
6 oz tilapia (145 cal) with Mrs. Dash & 1 tsp olive oil BC (40 cal)
Brown Rice & Broccoli (divided by 2): 520 cal/2 = 260

I fixed this side dish, but it said it was 272 calories per serving (it serves 4)...However, I only did 1/4 cup walnuts (in the entire recipe) and no cheese so I refigured the calories:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Brown-Rice-Broccoli-Cheese-and-Walnut-Surprise/Detail.aspx

1/4 cup chopped walnuts (200)
1 tbsp salted sweet cream butter (100 cal)
2 tbsp chopped yellow onion (10 cal)
chopped 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup cooked GV brown rice (75 cal)
1 cup beef broth (10)
1 pound fresh broccoli florets (125)

Exercise: 30 min on treadmill (just a little over 2 miles though) and 30 minutes on the elliptical resulting in 450 calories burned...200 crunches & three sets of shoulder exercises...whew I feel better!! haha

11/09 ~ 120.4 lbs

I was glad to see 120.4 lbs on the scale this a.m....I ate pretty poorly over the weekend, but stuck with last week's meal plan & that at least paid off....

11/01 ~ Meal Plan

My battery is dead so I have no idea about my weight, but after a week of poor eating, having the stomach flu, and not feeling my usual self, I have declared that my old eating habits are NOT good for my system. Back to eating fresh!! Here is my meal plan for the week ~ I usually don't do this much pasta in one week, but with the stomach flu, noodles are the only thing that sounds good right now (as I am meal planning):

Monday:

Lunch ~ leftover Chicken noodle soup

Dinner ~ Penne Primavera

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Penne-Primavera/Detail.aspx

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium carrot, julienned
2 cups vegetable broth
1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Heat the olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. When garlic is tender, remove from skillet and set aside. Place the broccoli and carrot in the skillet, and cook 2 minutes, just until heated through.
In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the penne pasta and heated crushed garlic clove. Cook for 5 minutes, or until pasta is almost al dente. Remove and discard garlic clove.

Transfer the partially cooked pasta and broth to the skillet. Mix in the peas. Cover skillet, and continue cooking 10 minutes over medium heat, or until pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender. Toss with the Parmesan cheese to serve.

Tuesday

Lunch ~ Lettuce, red pepper, avocado & ham wraps: This wrap is slightly altered from the one in the south beach diet book. I am going on a field trip with Ally & need something that will be easy & quick to eat.

Dinner ~ Veggie Lasagna

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipe/pasta/veggie-lasagna/

Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 1/2 cups zucchini, sliced
2 cups sliced fresh portobello mushrooms
1 cup fat-free ricotta
3 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 whole-wheat no-boil lasagna noodles
2 cups prepared pasta sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
1/2 cup chopped, seeded tomato

Directions
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, zucchini and mushrooms; heat 5 minutes or until tender, stirring ( I think I am going to put this in the food processor after heating ~ I will let you know how that works out!!). Remove from heat; set aside. In a small bowl, mix the ricotta, Parmesan and pepper.

To assemble, place 3 lasagna noodles in the bottom of a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Spoon half the ricotta mixture over the noodles.

Top with half the veggie mixture, half the pasta sauce and half the mozzarella. Layer with remaining noodles, ricotta mixture, veggie mixture and sauce.

Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with tomato and remaining mozzarella. Bake 5 minutes more or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Cut into 6 pieces.

Wednesday

Lunch ~ Guacamole Dip (FB Page 59)

Dinner ~ Tilapia with Mrs. Dash & Double Broccoli Quinoa

http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/double-broccoli-quinoa-recipe.html

Double Broccoli Quinoa

3 cups cooked quinoa
5 cups raw broccoli, cut into small florets and stems
3 medium garlic cloves
2/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 big pinches salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup heavy cream
Optional toppings: slivered basil, sliced avocado, crumbled feta cheese

Directions:
Heat the quinoa and set aside.

Now barely cook the broccoli by pouring 3/4 cup water into a large pot and bringing it to a simmer. Add a big pinch of salt and stir in the broccoli. Cover and cook for a minute, just long enough to take the raw edge off. Transfer the broccoli to a strainer and run under cold water until it stops cooking. Set aside.

To make the broccoli pesto puree two cups of the cooked broccoli, the garlic, 1/2 cup of the almonds, Parmesan, salt, and lemon juice in a food processor. Drizzle in the olive oil and cream and pulse until smooth.
Just before serving, toss the quinoa and remaining broccoli florets with about 1/2 of the broccoli pesto. Taste and adjust if needed, you might want to add more of the pesto a bit at a time, or you might want a bit more salt or an added squeeze of lemon juice. Turn out onto a serving platter and top with the remaining almonds, and some sliced avocado or any of the other optional toppings.

Thursday

Lunch ~ Chicken & Apple Salad (FB page 59)

Dinner ~ Lemony Fusilli with Chicken, Zucchini, and Pine Nuts

http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/quick-recipes/dinner/dinner-in-20-easy-healthy-dinner-recipes/?page=5

Ingredients
3 teaspoons salt
8 ounces whole wheat fusilli
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 slender zucchini, halved lengthwise, sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces
5 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 lemon, rind peeled in strips
Small pinch red pepper flakes
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
5 large basil leaves, sliced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)

Directions
1. Bring a large pot of water with 2 teaspoons of the salt to a boil; add the fusilli. Cook until al dente.
2. Warm 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the zucchini, scallions, pine nuts, lemon peel, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt; cook, tossing frequently, until zucchini is well browned and tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Use a slotted spoon to transfer zucchini to a serving bowl. Remove lemon peel from pan. Mince 1/2 teaspoon of the peel and discard the rest. Squeeze half the lemon over the zucchini.
4. Turn heat to medium-high and swirl in remaining olive oil. Add the chicken, minced lemon peel, and remaining salt; cook, stirring, until golden, about 7 minutes.
5. Drain fusilli, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Add fusilli, zucchini, and reserved cooking water to skillet. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and top with the basil and, if using, Parmesan.

Friday

Lunch ~ Turkey Sandwich (FB page 60)

Dinner ~ Kashi Mediterranean Pizza

Saturday

Lunch ~ Avocada & Salmon Salad (FB page 62)

Dinner ~ Reception

9/20 ~ 118.4 lbs

I was glad to see my weight back down in the teens the past few days. July & August were too hard to keep it off, but I am back in the routine of things & it is showing again on the scale! :)

8/23 ~ 120.8 lbs

Calorie Total = 2000 - I stopped counting after breakfast...

Breakfast (410)
1 cup Total Bran Flakes (135 cal)
1.5 cup fat-free milk (120 cal)
1 tbsp raisins GV (35 cal)
1.5 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (40 cal)
1 medium Granny Smith apple (80 cal/0 fat/22 carbs/0 pro)

8/21 ~ 120.8 lbs

Not a good week for the numbers....man I was really hoping to be back down in the teens after working my tail off these past two days at the gym...oh well...

Calorie Total = 1600

Breakfast (360)
1 cup Total Bran Flakes (135 cal)
1.5 cup fat-free milk (120 cal)
1 tbsp raisins GV (35 cal)
1.5 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (40 cal)
1 plum (30 cal)

I don't remember what I had the rest of the day - I had a party that evening and drank & ate too much!! :)

8/20 ~ 120.4 lbs

Heading to the gym today...am glad I am back at it!!! Apparently these two pounds are set in stone - no fluctuating this week, so no excuses when it comes to working out - I have to get them off!!!

Calorie Total = 1015

Breakfast (340 cal)
2 tbsp Creamy Wheat BC (80 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
2 tbsp sunflower seeds (100 cal/8.5 fat/4 carbs/3.5 pro)
1/4 cup applesauce (25 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/0 pro)
1/2 banana (55 cal)

Lunch (380)
Turkey & Apple Salad
1 tbsp olive oil BC (120 cal/14 fat/0 carbs/0 pro)
5 sprays Wishbone Balsamic Breeze vinaigrette dressing (5)
3 cups romaine lettuce (25)
4 slices (3 oz) deli turkey (80 cal/1.35 fat/1.35 carb/15 pro)
1 small tomato (15 cal)
1 medium Granny Smith apple (80 cal/0 fat/22 carbs/0 pro)
5 Wheat thins (45)
1 wheat thin with a sliver of Laughing Cow cheese (10)

Snack (295 cal)
40 Veggie Straws (130 cal)
2 avocado slivers (70 cal/6 fat/4 carbs/2 pro)
1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro)
1 slice deli oven-roasted turkey (15 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/3 pro)


Dinner

Exercise: One hour Sculpt & Tone class & one hour yoga

8/19 ~ 120.4 lbs

Well I am back to the grind today - my eating and lack of exercise this past MONTH has been out of control....the number on the scale doesn't bother me as much as my gut hanging over my pants! haha

I did pretty good today - I had forgotten how much I munch - when I make Ally cheese & crackers, I have one or two...I have gotten back into that bad habit (I showed total control while losing the weight, but this past month, since I haven't been recording EVERY bite, I have done a little more snacking than I did before!!)!!

Total Calories = 1320

Breakfast (290 cal)
1 cup Total Bran Flakes (135 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
1.5 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (40 cal)
1 tbsp raisins GV (35 cal)

Lunch (380 cal)
1 slice Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (75 cal/1 fat/13 carbs/3.5 pro)
4 slices (3 oz) deli turkey (80 cal/1.35 fat/1.35 carb/15 pro)
romaine lettuce, tomato, onion (15)
15 Baked Lays chips (120 cal/2 fat/23 carbs/2 pro)
1/4 cup Member’s Mark cottage cheese (40 cal)
1 plum (30 cal)
1/4 red apple (20 cal) - I finished Ally's apple after I dropper her off at school!

Snack (250 cal)
3 tbsp Member’s Mark almonds/1 oz (160 cal)
1 6 oz Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla yogurt (80 cal/0 fat/15 carbs/5 pro)
A bite of Ally's snack: 1 wheat thin cracker with a sliver of laughing cow cheese! (10)

Dinner (400)
SUPER YUMMY!
4 oz tuna steak (200 cal) with 1 tsp olive oil, chicken broth & white cooking wine
1/2 cup cooked GV brown rice (75 cal) + one more spoonful! (20) with chopped spinach (5)
1 small corn on the cob (90 cal)
2 bites of ally's mind chocolate chip ice cream! (10)


Exercise: 45 minutes cardio (30 minutes treadmill, 5 minutes bike - I have never done their bikes & didn't like it & 10 minutes on the elliptical)

7/26 ~ 118.2 lbs

Well, I am like Julie - I can't believe it has been so long since my last entry. However, my body sure can tell - I have been taking it easy on the workouts and filling in the gaps with FOOD AND ALCOHOL....whew - I feel like I have been on vacation for two weeks and still have two weeks to go! haha

I weighed myself last Thursday but didn't log on & now my scale battery is dead...so as of last week, I was still doing ok with the numbers, but I sure am bloated wayyyy more than I was a month ago!

7/16 ~ 118.2 lbs

OMG this has been the worst week yet....I worked allll week and didn't exercise except once! I am so glad I am still sitting at my normal weight, but it doesn't take long to feel flabby again...booooo

My sister-in-law is here for the week & then we are camping, having Steve's parents in for a week, heading to the lake the last weekend of July & going to Herman for a week for our anniversary the first of August...this next month is going to really throw me off!!

7/11 ~ 116.4 lbs

Whew what a week...I only exercised three days, but managed to keep my calories under control. I drank last night (lemonade and vodka this time - yummmo), hence the lower weight this morning! ;)

It will be a busy week - lots of wedding pictures to edit & Steve's sister is coming to visit us Thursday-Wednesday. Back to the grind tomorrow!

7/06 ~ 118.4 lbs

Amazing I didn't go over 120 after chowing down on everything I wanted this weekend!

7/01 ~ 116.2 lbs

I had a good breakfast this morning - toast with pb & an apple with a big glass of milk. yum!

I am going to continue counting calories on the blog, but this weekend will be hard since we are heading to RH tomorrow evening and I won't be online again until Tuesday. I will just have to watch my portions over the long holiday weekend!

6/30 ~ 1450 cal/118.8 lbs

Breakfast: 350 cal
Total cereal, raisins, walnuts, 1 1/2 cups milk & one peach

Lunch: 500 cal
Turkey sandwich with cheese, mayo, tomato, lettuce, avocado, cottage cheese & chips

Snack: 80 cal
Cheese stick

Dinner: 500 cal
Meatballs & spaghetti

Activity: One hour sculpt & tone class

6/29 ~ 1600 cal/118.4 lbs

I had no internet today so I couldn't log on...

6/28 ~ 0295 cal/118.4 lbs

OK I am just not good at not writing down what I eat...I have my meal plan written on a piece of paper in the kitchen, but sometimes I mix things up and then I can't remember what I ate when...I may continue logging in the calories just to keep myself on track! :)

Activity: Heading to the gym - 40 minutes on the treadmill, 15 minutes strength training & abs, and one hour of yoga!

6/27 ~ 1600 cal/116.8 lbs

Tonight I am making meatballs with rice from page 309 in the 400 calorie fix cookbook! Well never mind - I don't have two ingredients...I think I am just going to fix chicken & mushrooms with a side salad...


Activity: Not sure yet...

6/26 ~ 1600 cal/117.8 lbs

Good morning! :)

Last night I had slow-cooker chicken cacciatorie (it has mushrooms, but would be good without it) from page 289 in the 400-calorie fix book...it was sooooo good! The sauce needed to be a bit thicker, but I will definitely fix it again.

Activity:
Not sure what I will do this morning...got up late & need to eat breakfast...may just take a walk or bike ride around the block.

6/25 ~ 1600 cal/117.0 lbs

Drank beer last night...fuzzy today & need to eat well...going to put a chicken in the crockpot for one of the 400 calorie meals for dinner...won't that be nice?!! :)

Activity: Does sitting poolside count? Gesh I haven't even gotten there yet...may just do laundry, put dinner in crock pot & play on the computer! :)

6/24 ~ 1600 cal/118.4 lbs

Ok I already have all my posts ready for this month, so I will finish out June by just posting my weight & activity...

Activity:
I rode my bike for an hour at the park.

6/23 ~ 1600 cal/118.4 lbs

Well tomorrow will mark the 5th month since changing my lifestyle...I am so happy with what I have accomplished in that time period!

I am beginning to think I will start logging my info in an actual journal instead of blogging it...maybe just log in every week to post my weight & jot down some notes or write about some recipes I used in my 400 calorie fix or the flat belly diet books...

I just seem to have gotten this calorie counting thing down. I will continue journaling (like I mentioned but in an actual book) to keep myself accountable, but now that I have been maintaining 117-120 for over a month, I feel like I have it under control & know how to control my portions!!

Activity: Ran/walked around the park for 40 minutes, abs & arms strength training (while Ally was at soccer camp).

6/22 ~ 1700 cal/119.0 lbs

Well i had everything typed in & calculated and then firefox crashed so I am just going to guess!

6/21 ~ 1215 cal/119.0 lbs

Breakfast: 275 cal
1/2 cup Fiber One (60 cal) with 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
Banana 110
1/4 cup applesauce 25

Lunch: 390 cal
Awesome salad...turkey, romaine lettuce, edamame, tomatoes, red onion, red pepper, one hardboiled egg, croutons, sunflower seeds & carrot slivers.

Snack: 150 cal
One fruit bar & 2 dove chocolate squares

Dinner: 400 cal
Turkey burger on 1/2 bun - it was good!

I think I might have underestimated lunch & overestimated dinner?! I am not counting specific calories these days...just ball-parking it and keeping my portions under control!!

Activity: 30 minutes on the treadmill (2.3 miles) & 20 minutes strength training & abs

6/20 ~ 2000 cal/no weigh-in

Wow I just ate like crap allllll day!!

6/19 ~ 2000 cal/no weigh-in

Darn - I got up so early I forgot to weigh myself! haha

Activity: This morning I ran the Teri Mathis Zenner 5K in 33 minutes & 42 seconds...yay!!

6/18 ~ 1380 cal/119.0 lbs

Well I was expecting the weight to be back up today after dining out Wednesday & having a 'few' drinks. Yesterday I ate well, but only walked & played at the pool, so didn't burn too many extra calories. I plan to get to the gym at 10:30 today just to walk & jog on the treadmill for an hour.

Breakfast: 230 cal
• 1 package instant oatmeal topped with 1/2 sliced banana and 1 teaspoon brown sugar 150
• Low-fat milk 80

Lunch: 650 cal
Leftover fajitas, chips, & two chocolate squares! whew i am too full now....ugh

Snack: cal

Dinner: 500 cal
Leftover chinese chicken from Tuesday - ugh...my meals weren't very good today!

Activity: Ran 2 miles & walked 1 in 40 minutes on the treadmill

6/17 ~ 1680 cal/116.6 lbs

Dehydration my ass ~ I drank enough water yesterday for a camel to last a month in the desert...it was those beers & crown & dr. pepper's I drank that made me drop another couple pounds! It happens EVERY time!!!

Breakfast: 470 cal
3 glasses of milk (OK I might be a little dehydrated!!) haha - 240
1/2 apple 40
1/2 cup grapes 50
3/4 cup Chocolate Cheerios (100)
One fruit popsicle (yummy) 40

Lunch: 450 cal Turkey sandwich & Baked Lays chips

Snack: 160 cal
24 almonds

Dinner: 600 cal Fajitas! Yummmmm

Activity: Not sure what I will do today - I bought new running shoes, but I am a bit fuzzy today with a hangover so I didn't want to go to the gym yet...maybe this afternoon I will go and leave Ally with Josh for an hour.

I ended up just swimming & playing with Ally a lot at the pool...

6/16 ~ 2000 cal/118.4 lbs

Well I must be doing something right - 118.4 lbs four days in a row - either that or my scale battery is dying and it just keeps giving me the same number?? :)

My goal today is to get plenty of water. Tonight I am meeting up with Ashley for dinner so I am going to try to keep the calories low until tonight!

Breakfast: 280 cal
3/4 cup Fiber One (90 cal) with 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro)

Lunch: cal

Snack: cal

Dinner: cal

Activity: One hour sculpt & tone class

6/15 ~ 1600 cal/118.4 lbs

Breakfast: 450 cal
Stupid apple fritter 350
1 glass milk 100

Lunch: 400 cal
Guacomole dip page 59

Snack: 350 cal
Crackers & laughing cow cheese 200
grapes 50
one ham slice & one cheese slice 100

Dinner: 400 cal
4 oz chicken with 1 1/2 cups veggies with soy sauce packet and 1/4 cup rice

Activity: Pool! :)

6/14 ~ 1635 cal/118.4 lbs

Breakfast: 345 cal
3/4 cup Total Bran Flakes (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1 tbsp raisins GV (35 cal)
1 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (30 cal)
1 small banana (100)

Lunch: 440 cal - Chef Salad
1 medium Granny Smith apple (80 cal)
3 cups romaine lettuce (25)
2 tbsp shredded cheese (40 cal)
3 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (60 cal)
2 tbsp Kraft Sesame dressing (60)
2 oz/5 cherry tomatoes (10 cal)
1 tbsp sunflower seeds (50 cal)
1 hardboiled egg (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro)
1 Dove dark chocolate square (45)

Snack: 370 cal
1 mini luna lemon zest bar (80)
15 Wheat thins (130)
2 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (70 cal)
2 Dove dark chocolate squares (90)

Dinner: 480 cal
I found a really good easy recipe from one of my prevention magazines called Lemon & Dill Salmon Pasta ~ I picked fresh dill from my garden!
1/2 can Member’s Mark Atlantic Salmon (100)
1 cup cooked penne pasta whole wheat GV (280 cal/2 fat/55 carbs/9 pro)
1/2 tbsp dill
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tbsp olive oil BC (60)
1 cup cooked asparagus (40 cal)
You are supposed to top it with parmesan cheese but I forgot!

Activity: Off to the gym!!!! YAYYYY!!!
TODAY I actually ran 3.2 miles straight (a 5K) in 35.30 minutes! Yippee!! I also walked another mile after that & exercised arms, abs, and leg for another hour.

6/13 ~ 1105 cal/118.4 lbs

Desperately need to do the jump start today - whew I am bloated from all the junk I ate this past week! I have my meals planned out for the week & just got home from my weekly grocery shopping, so I have NO excuse to eat junk this week!

Breakfast: 335 cal
2 tbsp Creamy Wheat BC (80 cal)
2.5 tbsp sunflower seeds (125 cal/8.5 fat/4 carbs/3.5 pro)
1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)

Lunch: 355 cal
4 slices (3 oz) deli turkey (80 cal/1.35 fat/1.35 carb/15 pro)
1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro)
1 cup grape tomatoes (30 cal)
13 Kashi Original 7 Grain crackers (120)
1 Dove dark chocolate square (45)

Snack: 50 cal
Fresh fruit - 1/2 cup strawberries, two blueberries (OK so I don't like fresh ones either), 1/4 cup grapes

Dinner: 365 cal
4 oz tilapia 110
1 red potato 120
1 cup green beans 50
1 fudge pop 40
1 dove chocolate square 45


Activity: I am ready to hit the gym this week - need to work hard to get ready for the 5K I am running next weekend!! :)

6/12 ~ 2000 cal/117.2 lbs

This is my NO COUNTING DAY!! yay!! I want sushi for dinner....yummmmmm

Breakfast: cal

Lunch: cal

Snack: cal

Dnner: cal

Activity:

6/11 ~ 1925 cal/118.2 lbs

Breakfast: 245 cal
3/4 cup Total Bran Flakes (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1 tbsp raisins GV (35 cal)
1 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (30 cal)

Lunch: 500 cal
Subway Black Forest Ham sub sandwich

Snack: 180 cal
Nature's Valley Honey & Oats granola bar

Dinner: 1000 cal
One small bun with mayo & sliced deli turkey
raw broccoli, cauliflower, & carrots
1/4 cup spinach dip
20 tortilla chips

6 beers!

Activity: Wedding!

6/10 ~ 1500 cal/118.6 lbs

Well I figured since I have taken the last two days off from working out, today wouldn't matter either - I slept in and got some much needed rest & we will just hit the pool today if it isn't cloudy. I have a lot to do for the wedding & the weekend today!

Breakfast: 250 cal
10 almonds (70 cal)
3/4 cup Chocolate Cheerios (100)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)

Lunch: 600 cal Tuna sandwich
One 5 oz can Great Value tuna (100 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/11 pro)
2 tsp canola mayo (80 cal/10 fat/0 carbs/0 pro)
1 hardboiled egg (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro)
1 celery stick (10)
1 romaine lettuce leaf (5)
2 slices Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal/2 fat/26 carbs/7 pro)
Baked Lays (100)
One corn on the cob (100)

Snack: 230 cal
1 luna bar 180
1 dark chocolate square (50)

Dinner: 420 cal
1 can Clam Chowder soup (220) - this was just ok - I bought two cans, but won't have it for a long, long time....
2 1/2 wasa crackers (120)
1 mini luna peanut butter cookie bar (80)

Activity: NOTHING

6/09 ~ 1500 cal/no weigh-in

Breakfast: cal

Lunch: cal

Snack: cal

Dinner: cal

Activity:

6/08 ~ 2000 cal/119.2 lbs

Breakfast: cal

Lunch: cal

Snack: cal

Dinner: cal

Activity:

6/07 ~ 1605 cal/120.0 lbs

I am just hanging over my pants today - we have sooooooo much food in our fridge that needs to be eaten & it ISN'T on the diet! gesh....

Breakfast: 280 cal
3/4 cup Total Bran Flakes (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
2 tbsp raisins GV (70 cal)
1 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (30 cal)
NO idea why I put 2 tbsp of raisins on my cereal - I never do that & it was too much! Ugh!!

Lunch: 415 cal Leftover chicken, rice & corn/black bean combo
Black bean/corn mixture = 745 total/6 = 125 1/2 cup
4 oz grilled chicken with bbq sauce (150)
1/4 cup cooked GV brown rice (40 cal)
1 cup raw carrots & cauliflower with dip (100)

Snack: 360 cal
2 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (70 cal)
15 Kashi Toasted Asiago crackers (130 cal)
12 almonds (80 cal/7 fat/3 carbs/3 pro)
1 cheese stick (80)

Dinner: 550 cal
Leftover steak, raw veggies, 1/2 cup potato salad, 1 cup watermelon, one chocolate square, JUST RANDOM STUFF!!!!!!!!!!

Activity: 2 miles on the treadmill, 10 minutes on the elliptical, abs, push-ups, legs, & one hour yoga

6/06 ~ 2000 cal/118.8 lbs

Well my weight didn't go up, but tomorrow I am sure it will...I ate a lot last night! :)

Breakfast: 260 cal
3/4 cup Chocolate Cheerios (100)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
12 almonds (80 cal/7 fat/3 carbs/3 pro)

Lunch: 500 cal Chicken, beans & potato salad

Snack: 0 cal

Dinner: 1200 cal Salad, 2 bread sticks & manicotti from Olive Garden...nice

Activity: Ran 1 mile & did abs & push-ups when I got home.

6/05 ~ 1840 cal/118.8 lbs

Can't believe my weight wasn't up more today...my foot is so sore I can't put pressure on it - so much for getting in a walk this morning, let alone a run!

Breakfast: 180 cal
3/4 cup Chocolate Cheerios (100) - these were soooo yummy!!!
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)

Lunch: 460 cal
two slices leftover pizza (460)

Snack: 0 cal

Dinner: 1200 cal - I have no idea the calorie count for this meal:
Uncountable raw carrot sticks, broccoli, & cauliflower with dip
A few apple slices with caramel dip
5 OZ BBQ chicken
1 cup baked beans
1 cup potato salad
1 large corn on the cob
2 glasses reisling wine

Activity: Swimming at the pool!

6/04 ~ 1820 cal/117.0 lbs

Soooooooo not in the mood to count calories...I am not sure what we ate for dinner last night, but the alcohol consumption was over the top (as usual)...blah

Breakfast: 320 cal
3/4 cup Total Bran Flakes (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1 tbsp raisins GV (35 cal)
1 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (30 cal)
2/3 banana (75)

Lunch: 940 cal - Wendy's! yummmoooo fattening fast-food is so good for a hangover....holy shiatttt the calories!!!
1 value Dr. Pepper 110 (I didn't finish the entire drink so I marked it down 10)
1/2 Small Original Chocolate Frosty 160 - I am not sure if we had a small or medium?
Double Stack 360
Value French Fries 210
Extra ketchup & mayo 100

Snack: 0 cal

Dinner: 560 cal - Oh yea baby I am CRUSHING it today with junk food! Papa Johns for dinner!! woot-woot! :)
I had two slices of a large The Works pizza - 460
AND I can't eat a pizza without a soda! I gave Ally some of my Sprite - but it was a fully loaded Sprite! Wow - So I had around 9 oz of the 12 oz can for 100 cal

Activity: Shopping and the pool!

6/03 ~ 2335 cal/119.0 lbs

I think I have found my weight - 119-121 are my fluctuating pounds...if I eat right five days a week and exercise 4-5 days a week, this is my normal weight!!! :)

Breakfast: 400 cal
1 cup MultiGrain Cheerios with 1 cup fat-free milk (190 cal/1 fat/35 carbs/10 pro)
1 tbsp peanut butter (100 cal/8 fat/3 carbs/3 pro)
1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro)

Lunch: 355 cal - Yummy chef salad!
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
1 tbsp carrot slivers (10)
1 2” slice Swiss cheese (50)
2 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (50 cal/3.5 fat/5 carbs/0 pro)
1 tbsp plain croutons (13 cal)
1 slice deli oven-roasted turkey (15 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/3 pro)
1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro)
1 tbsp sunflower seeds (50 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/1 pro)
1 cup green grapes (100)
5 Kashi Toasted Asiago crackers (45 cal)

Snack: 200 cal
11 Triscuit Thin Crisps Parmesan garlic (105 cal)
2 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (70 cal)
1/2 cup watermelon (25)

Dinner: 500 cal
I definitely don't think this Chicken & Pasta recipe was under 20 minutes, but it sure was good! I have NO idea about the calories, but since it was found at prevention.com, I am just going to guess it was around 500.

Ummmm - and then I had EIGHT Bud Lights - that is just sooo wrong...880

Activity: Just going to the pool today - I was going to the gym, but my furniture was delivered at 10 a.m. and I wanted to be here! :)

6/02 ~ 1330 cal/120.0 lbs

Breakfast: 355 cal
3/4 cup Total Bran Flakes (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1 tbsp raisins GV (35 cal)
1 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (30 cal)
1 banana (110)

Lunch: 310 cal - Yummy chef salad!
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
1 tbsp carrot slivers (10)
1 2” slice1 Swiss cheese (50)
2 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (50 cal/3.5 fat/5 carbs/0 pro)
1 tbsp plain croutons (13 cal)
1 slice deli oven-roasted turkey (15 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/3 pro)
1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro)
1 tbsp sunflower seeds (50 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/1 pro)
1 cup green grapes (100)

Snack: 190 cal
2 granola bars (190) - the package comes with two inside (nature valley)

Dinner: 475 cal
Black bean/corn mixture = 745 total/6 = 125 1/2 cup
1 can Rotel chunky tomatoes & green chilis (50)
1 15.5 oz can Bush’s black beans (315 cal/1.5 fat/69 carbs/21 pro)
1 can Green Giant Mexicorn (315 cal)
1 cup chopped yellow onion (65 cal)
4 oz Chicken sauteed in olive oil, cajun seasoning, sea salt, and pepper (150)
1/4 cup cooked GV brown rice (40 cal)
3 Dove dark chocolate squares (120)
1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/4 pro)


Activity: One hour sculpt & tone class

6/01 ~ 1645 cal/119.0 lbs

Breakfast: 285 cal
3/4 cup Total Bran Flakes (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1 tbsp raisins GV (35 cal)
1 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (30 cal)
1/2 medium red apple (40)

Lunch: 610 cal - I was HUNGRY when I got home from the gym...oops on the calorie intake on this meal:
1 Wonder Wheat hamburger bun (110)
One 5 oz can Great Value tuna (100 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/11 pro)
1 1/2 tbsp pine nuts (150 cal/13.5 fat/4 carbs/2 pro)
1 2” slice Swiss cheese (50)
2 tsp canola mayo (80 cal/10 fat/0 carbs/0 pro)
15 Baked Lays chips (120 cal/2 fat/23 carbs/2 pro)

Snack: 210 cal
2 laughing cow wedges (70)
14 crackers (140)

Dinner: 540 cal
Steve wanted Italian tonight so we went for a drive to see what we could find. We stopped at Noodles & Company - neither of us had ever been there, and it was actually VERY good!
I had a Japanase Pan noodle dish with beef
I am sure all that pasta will make me higher in weight tomorrow, but it was so worth it!

Activity: One hour step class

5/31 ~ 1170 cal/120.0 lbs

Breakfast: 190 cal
1 cup MultiGrain Cheerios (110 cal/1 fat/23 carbs/2 pro)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)

Lunch: 420 cal Turkey Sandwich with baked lays
2 slices deli turkey (45 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/10 pro)
1/4 cup lettuce (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro)
1 tsp canola mayo (40 cal/10 fat/0 carbs/0 pro)
1 tsp avocado (10 cal)
Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal/2 fat/26 carbs/7 pro)
15 Sun chips (170 cal)

Snack: 160 cal
10 Triscuit Thin Crisps Quattro Formaggia (90 cal)
2 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (70 cal/2 fat/1 carb/2.5 pro)

Dinner: 400 cal
Leftover enchiladas - ugh!!!

Activity: Furniture shopping!

5/30 ~ 1250 cal/117.8 lbs

The vodka & sprite diet still holds true - lowest weight to date! :)

Breakfast: 350 cal
Total with almonds & raisins and an apple

Lunch: 500 cal
BIG hamburger, beans, and chips!

Snack: 0 cal

Dinner: 400 cal
1/2 chicken enchilada leftovers

Activity: Shopping! :)

5/29 ~ 2000 cal/119.2 lbs

I am not too upset going back up a pound - I just didn't want to be back into the 120's again for the wedding...I am going to eat light today so I don't have to worry so much about dinner at the wedding (although I will try to make good choices!)!

Breakfast: 310 cal
2 tbsp Creamy Wheat BC (80 cal)
2 tbsp dried cranberries (48 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
2 tbsp sunflower seeds (100 cal/8.5 fat/4 carbs/3.5 pro)

Lunch: 250 cal
Salad

Snack: 260 cal
cheese stick & granola bar

Dinner: 1000 cal
Kameron's wedding

Activity: Ran 1 mile, walked 1/2 mile, sit-ups & push-ups

5/28 ~ 1365 cal/118.0 lbs!!!!

Woot-woot ~ Happy day!!!! I can't believe I finally hit the 20 pound mark...so exciting!!

Breakfast: 565 cal - I had a BIG breakfast, but I did that on purpose. I want to have a lighter lunch & dinner (although it will be enchiladas, I am going to have just ONE small tortilla instead of two like I had planned).
1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro)
1 tbsp peanut butter (100 cal/8 fat/3 carbs/3 pro)
1 slice Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (75 cal/1 fat/13 carbs/3.5 pro) with butter (30)
2 scrambled eggs with cheese (200)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)

Lunch: 0 cal No lunch

Snack: 200 cal
1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro)
1/2 cup chex mix (120)

Dinner: 600 cal
I made chicken enchiladas...probably am underestimated what I actually ate, but don't have time to count everything!

Activity: I ran 1 mile, walked 1/2 mile, did 40 push-ups & 200 sit-ups

5/27 ~ 1950 cal/119.4 lbs

Whew, thank goodness I saw my 119 lb weight again - but now it is the beginning of a LONGGGGG weekend of little calorie counting! I am going to try to do my best, but the in-laws will be here in an hour and I won't be on the computer much with them around...hopefully by Monday I won't be starting back at 123.0!!!! :)

Breakfast: 350 cal
3/4 cup Total Bran Flakes (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1 tbsp raisins GV (35 cal)
2 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)
1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro)

Lunch: 470 cal Turkey sandwich
2 slices deli turkey (45 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/10 pro)
1/4 cup lettuce (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro)
1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro)
1 tbsp carrot slivers (10)
2 tsp canola mayo (80 cal/10 fat/0 carbs/0 pro)
Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal/2 fat/26 carbs/7 pro)
15 Sun chips (170 cal)

Snack: 550 cal
FIVE miller lights

Dinner: 550 cal
Steak, red potatoes, and corn.....LOTS of calories

Activity: Nothing! Darn!!

5/26 ~ 1525 cal/120.8 lbs

Breakfast: 350 cal
3/4 cup Total Bran Flakes (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1 tbsp raisins GV (35 cal)
2 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)
1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro)

Lunch: 700 cal - that is probably a lowwww guess
Guichos - soooo yummy...Mom and I split a plate...it was one 6" flour tortilla with chicken & cheese, covered in spinach cheesy sauce with beans, rice, guac, lettuce & tomatoes.

Snack: 230 cal
1/2 vanilla milkshake from sonic

Dinner: 245 cal
1/2 cup Green Giant microwaveable peas (60)
6 oz tilapia (145 cal)
1 Dove dark chocolate square (40)

Activity: One hour sculpt & tone class

5/25 ~ 1570 cal/121.6 lbs

Ok better weight anyway - whew....off to the gym to work off another pound!

Breakfast: 335 cal
2 tbsp Creamy Wheat BC (80 cal)
2 tbsp dried cranberries (48 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
2.5 tbsp sunflower seeds (125 cal)

Lunch: 265 cal
1 cup steamed carrot sticks (85 cal)
1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro)
One 5 oz can Great Value tuna (100 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/11 pro)

Snack: 270 cal
1 Nature Valley Oats N Honey granola bar (90)
1 Peanut peanut butter Kashi granola bar (140)
One very nasty blueberry smoothie - I could only drink half of it and then had another granola bar:
1/2 cup frozen blueberries (35 cal)
1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/4 pro)

Dinner: 700 cal
Wow - well I screwed up my low-calorie day when Steve brought home Chartroose Caboose Philly Steak sandwiches!! :) I couldn't find any nutritional information on the restaurant, so I estimated the calorie intake of the sandwich.

Activity: One hour step class - sweat my rear off!!

5/24 ~ 1270 cal/123.0 lbs

Well that sure shows how two days of drinking and three days of not eating well will kick you in the ass...boo on that weight - I haven't seen 123 since April! Oh well...it will come back off after I get rid of the booze bloat...going to do light, light calories today and tomorrow to slim back down!

I am absolutely exhausted & not going to the gym this morning - my legs are still spazzing out from Friday's workout and I can't sit down on the toilet without supporting myself - I am going to give them one more day of rest and hit the gym tomorrow!

Breakfast: 280 cal
3/4 cup Total Bran Flakes (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1.5 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (45 cal)
1/2 banana (55)

Lunch: 285 cal
1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro)
2 light Babybel swiss rounds (100)
2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal/4.5 fat/2.5 carbs/.5 pro)
2 slices (1 oz) deli turkey (40 cal/.7 fat/.7 carb/7.5 pro)
2 Wasa crackers (90)

Snack: 135 cal
1 cup strawberries (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro)
1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/4 pro)
1 tsp Flax oil (45 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro)

Dinner: 570 cal - that sure doesn't seem right!
4 oz tuna steak (140 cal/1.5 fat/4 carbs/25 pro) topped with 1 tbsp olive oil BC (120 cal/14 fat/0 carbs/0 pro) & lime juice, 1 tbsp Williams Chili Seasoning (20 cal) & other spices (no calories)
one cup bean mixture = 285

Bean mixture: 715 calories for 2.5 cups
1 15.5 oz can Bush’s black beans (315 cal/1.5 fat/69 carbs/21 pro)
1 can whole kernel sweet corn Aldi’s (210 cal)
1/3 cup Kraft Zesty Italian dressing (190)
cilantro


Activity: Cleaning the house!

5/23 ~ 2000 cal/no weigh-in

Apparently this is another no counting day!


Breakfast: cal
NO breakfast

Lunch: cal
three taco supremes & a dr. pepper!!

Snack: cal

Dinner: cal
one banana muffin
2 wasa crackers
1 slice turkey with avocado, lettuce, & cheese stick
about a biggilion sun chips
1/4 cup chicken salad

Activity: I took portraits this evening!

5/22 ~ 2000 cal/119.2 lbs

Today will be my no-counting-calories day for the week...I need to log in yesterdays ridiculous consumption of booze! gesh I think I had a six pack! A little fuzzy this morning, but other than that, I feel fine! Soooo weird to NOT have hangovers! I am soooooo sore though from yesterday's sculpt & tone class - we worked on gluts and mine hurt so bad!!!

Breakfast: cal

Lunch: cal

Snack: cal

Dinner: cal

Activity:

5/21 ~ 1870 cal/120.4 lbs

Breakfast: 385 cal
3/4 cup Total Bran Flakes (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1 tbsp raisins GV (35 cal)
2 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)
1 banana (110)

Lunch: 460 cal Turkey sandwich
2 slices deli turkey (45 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/10 pro)
1/4 cup lettuce (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro)
1 tbsp mashed avocado (25)
1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro)
1 tbsp carrot slivers (10)
2 tsp canola mayo (80 cal/10 fat/0 carbs/0 pro)
Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal/2 fat/26 carbs/7 pro)
15 Sun chips (140 cal)

Snack: 725 cal
Six Bud Lights (660)
One vodka & crystal light (65)

Dinner: 300 cal
3 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (60 cal/1 fat/1 carb/11 pro)
3 cheese sticks (240 cal)

Activity: One hour tone & sculpt class & 50 minutes on the treadmill

5/20 ~ 1595 cal/120.4 lbs

Although I sweat my arrrsss off yesterday, my weight climbed up a pound thanks to that brewfest two nights ago...oh well, it was worth it! :) Plus I did have pasta last night & that is always a heavier meal for me (and harder to digest)...

I am going to work out downstairs this morning - not sure what I want to do yet!

Breakfast: 295 cal - this was really good this morning with the almonds & raisins in the cereal.
3/4 cup Total Bran Flakes (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1 tbsp raisins GV (35 cal)
2 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)
4 strawberries (20)

Lunch: 600 cal
Minsky's calzone - soooooo good!

Snack: 90 cal
1 Nature Valley Oats N Honey granola bar (90)

Dinner: 610 cal
4 oz grilled chicken breast (110 cal/2.5 fat/0 carbs/20 pro)
2 tsp olive oil BC (80 cal/10 fat/0 carbs/0 pro)
1 cup green, orange & yellow pepper (30 cal)
1 salad - 2 cups romaine lettuce (15); 1 tsp shredded cheese (7 cal); 3 cherry tomatoes (5 cal); 1 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (25 cal); 1 tbsp carrot slivers (10); 1 tbsp sunflower seeds (50 cal); 2 cucumber slices (2 cal); 1 tbsp plain croutons (13 cal)
1 homemade banana muffin (260 cal)

Activity: Nothing! I didn't have time today...booo! And after all that junk!!

5/19 ~ 1415 cal/119.2 lbs

My sprite & vodka weight loss theory still holds true...soooo weird! :)

Breakfast: 440 cal
3/4 cup Total Bran Flakes (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1 1/2 tbsp peanut butter (150 cal/12 fat/4.5 carbs/5.5 pro)
1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro)

Absolutely STARVING...IT IS 1:30 - wayyyy too late for eating lunch! :)

Lunch: 385 cal
2 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)
1/3 cup Sam’s Club Chicken Salad (280) - I LOVE this stuff...It is sooo good!
1 Wasa cracker (45)

Snack: 245 cal
10 Triscuit Thin Crisps Parmesan garlic (95 cal)
2 Light Laughing Cow wedges (70 cal)
1 6 oz GV Vanilla yogurt (80 cal)

Dinner: 345 cal Spaghetti - this is kind of an estimate!
1.5 oz dry GV Spaghetti noodles (200 cal)
3/4 cup meat & spaghetti sauce (125)
2 black olives (10)
1 tsp parmesan cheese sprinkled on top (10)

Activity: Despite my slight hangover, I managed to have a kick-ass workout! I caught the tail-end of my sculpt & tone class, just in time for arms & abs (20 minutes). After class, I ran 1.5 miles SOLID without stopping in 15 minutes (I always do one mile in 10-12 minutes, but this is the first time getting to 1.5 in 15 minutes!). Then I walked/jogged another mile in 15 minutes & ran on the elliptical for an additional 20 minutes. I don't think I have ever been so sweaty! Lots of booze leaking out of the pores today! haha

5/18 ~ 1995 cal/121.2 lbs

Thank goodness I see 121 again...

Breakfast: 370 cal
1/2 cup Kashi Honey Puffs (60 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
2 tbsp hazelnuts (177 cal/17 fat/5 carbs/4 pro)
1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro)

Lunch: 465 cal
1/3 cup Sam’s Club Chicken Salad (280)
2 Wasa crackers (90)
1 slice cheddar cheese (50)
1/4 cups romaine lettuce (2)
1 small slice of tomato (3 cal)
1 Dove dark chocolate square (40)

I am CRAVING chocolate this week...I feel like I need it after EVERY meal...grrr

Snack: 170 cal
1 medium orange (80 cal/0 fat/21 carbs/1 pro)
1 Nature Valley Oats N Honey granola bar (90)

Dinner: 620 cal - This seems like A LOT! I wouldn't have made the potatoes had I known they were so much higher with the olive oil! Oops! :)
1 parmesan roasted red potato (270 cal)
5 oz almond crusted tilapia (300 cal)
1 small side salad (50)

Almond-crusted tilapia

FOUR vodka & sprites (260)
One miller lite (110)

Activity: I did my one hour step class & swam with Ally for 30 minutes.

5/17 ~ 1560 cal/122.0 lbs

Booo - my weight is back up from sitting in the car forever, eating a lot, and two nights of light drinking...oh well...back at it this week! ;)

Breakfast: 330 cal
3/4 cup Total Bran Flakes (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
2 tbsp dried cranberries (48 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro)
2 tbsp sunflower seeds (100 cal/8.5 fat/4 carbs/3.5 pro)

Lunch: 440 cal
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
5 cucumber slices (4 cal)
1 tbsp carrot slivers (10)
2.5 oz Great Value tuna (50 cal)
2 oz/5 cherry tomatoes (8 cal)
2 avocado slivers (70 cal/6 fat/4 carbs/2 pro)
2 tbsp Kraft Sesame dressing (60)
2 tbsp plain croutons (25 cal)
1 Wasa cracker (45)
1 oz/1” cube GV Medium Cheddar cheese (110)
1 Dove dark chocolate square (40)

Snack: 420 cal
I was starving when I got home from Sam's club!!
1/3 cup Sam’s Club Chicken Salad (280)
2 Wasa crackers (90)
1 light Babybel swiss round (50)

Dinner: 370 cal
Leftover chicken kabobs, red onion, red pepper, green pepper marinated in dijon mustard with 1/4 cup brown rice.
2 Dove chocolate (90)

Activity: 20 minutes elliptical (one mile = 200 cal); 20 minutes treadmill (two miles = 200 cal); 10 minute abs; one hour yoga

5/16 ~ 1570 cal/no weigh-in

Cheerios, milk, almonds, banana = 450
Granola bar = 130
Subway = 500
Dinner = 475
Leftover Turkey (I am subbing in deer meat) & bean burritos page 308 CF
One serving 250 cal meat mixture plus:
1 whole wheat tortilla (130 calories/2 fat/25 carbs/4 pro)
2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal/4.5 fat/2.5 carbs/.5 pro)
1/4 cups romaine lettuce (5)
2 tbsp Daisy Lite Sour Cream (40 cal)

Came home from OKC around 5 pm...not much time to enter my info! :)
BUT I did work out yesterday with Tammy, getting in my 3 miles & 10 minutes of abs!

5/15 ~ 2000 cal/no weigh-in

OKC - no counting day!

5/14 ~ 1500 cal/120.4 lbs

Busy day ahead...

Breakfast(425):
1 1/2 tbsp peanut butter (150 cal/12 fat/4.5 carbs/5.5 pro)
1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro)
1/2 cup Fiber One (60 cal) with 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
1/2 grapefruit (60 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/1 pro)

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Dinner ():


Activity: One hour tone & sculpt class and 20 minutes on the treadmill.

5/13 ~ 1500 cal/121.2 lbs

Well that is weird my weight went up because I have worked my tail off this week at the gym...oh well...I should go walk today, but think I am going clothes shopping instead!

Breakfast(325):
1 cup cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
1 tbsp chopped walnuts 50
1 small banana (95)
1 cup fat-free milk 80

Lunch (495): Turkey sandwich
2 slices deli turkey (45 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/10 pro)
1/4 cup lettuce (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro)
2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal/4.5 fat/2.5 carbs/.5 pro)
1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro)
2 cucumber slices (2 cal)
1 slice Colby Jack cheese (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/5 pro)
Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal/2 fat/26 carbs/7 pro)
15 Baked Lays chips (120 cal/2 fat/23 carbs/2 pro)
1/4 cup Member’s Mark cottage cheese (40 cal)

Snack (310):
1 dark mocha almond Kashi granola bar (130)
1 Chocolate Slim Fast shake (180) - I have two that have been sitting in my fridge for months & they need to be drank! I haven't had one since starting this diet in January! :)

Dinner (370):
I made the fish kabobs from the South Beach diet book: 4 oz chicken, red onion, red pepper, green pepper marinated in dijon mustard with 1/3 cup brown rice.
1 Dove chocolate (45)


Activity: Shopping!! :)

5/12 ~ 1365 cal/120.0 lbs

See Julie - the weight is lower - those vodka & sprites pay off! HAHAHAHA

Well I assumed my bagel would be delicious, but it was just ok - it is amazing how your tastebuds get used to not having it's favorite things like CREAM CHEESE!! I thought I would have really missed that treat!

Breakfast (390): Bagel with Cream Cheese page 168 CF
Bagel 180
1 tbsp light cream cheese 30
1 cup fat-free milk 80
1 cup strawberries (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro)
1 tbsp macadamia nuts (50 cal)

Lunch (360): Vegetable Medley Salad (altered) page 173 CF
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
1 slice deli oven-roasted turkey (15 cal)
1/2 cup edible edamame (100 cal)
2 2" slices Swiss cheese (100)
1 small tomato (15 cal)
1/4 cup sliced cucumber (5 cal)
2 tbsp plain croutons (25 cal)
2 tbsp Kraft Sesame dressing (60)
1/4 cup green grapes (25)

Snack (140):
1 Peanut peanut butter Kashi granola bar (140)

Dinner (475): Turkey (I am subbing in deer meat) & bean burritos page 308 CF
Meat mixture: 1000 cal/4 servings = 250
1 tsp olive oil BC (40 cal)
1 cup chopped yellow onion (65 cal)
3 cups/1.5 lbs venison (450 cal)
1 15.5 oz GV Pinto Beans (315 cal)
1 8 oz can GV tomato sauce (70 cal)
1/3 cup GV mild salsa (35 cal)
1 tbsp Williams Chili Seasoning (20 cal)

One serving 250 cal meat mixture plus:
1 whole wheat tortilla (130 calories/2 fat/25 carbs/4 pro)
2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal/4.5 fat/2.5 carbs/.5 pro)
1/4 cups romaine lettuce (5)
2 tbsp Daisy Lite Sour Cream (40 cal)

Dinner = YUMMMY

Activity: OMG I am sooooo sore...I haven't been this sore since February!
One hour cardio, sculpt & tone class, 40 minutes on the treadmill & 10 minutes of abs.

5/11 ~ 1690 cal/120.6 lbs

Breakfast(345): Fiber One Honey Clusters page 164 CF altered
3/4 cup Fiber One (NOT Honey Clusters cereal – it is too high in calories) Bran Cereal 90
1 medium red apple 75
1 tbsp peanut butter 100
1 cup fat-free milk 80

We didn't get home until after 1:00, so I had a larger lunch than usual. I will limit or eliminate my snack today.

Lunch (485): Chicken Sandwich page 60 FB (sub in turkey instead of chicken)
2 slices deli turkey (45 cal)
1/4 cup lettuce (5 cal)
1.5 tbsp mashed avocado (40 cal)
1 slice tomato (5 cal)
Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal)
1 small banana (90)
1/4 cup Member’s Mark cottage cheese (40 cal)
1 oz/1” cube GV Medium Cheddar cheese (110)

Snack (305):
One protein bar (195)
1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/4 pro)
One vodka & sprite (70)

Dinner (555):
3 slices (out of 6) Kashi Roasted Vegetable thin crust pizza (375)
1 Dove dark chocolate square (40)
Two vodka & sprite (140)


Activity: Heading to the gym for my one-hour step class.

5/10 ~ 1655 cal/120.8 lbs

I ate tooo much today - I should have skipped out on the snack, but we didn't eat until almost 7 p.m. so I would have been starving if I didn't...I know tomorrow my weight will be back up.

Breakfast (305):
1.5 tbsp sunflower seeds (75 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
3/4 cup Total Bran Flakes (100 cal)
1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro)

Lunch (405): Chicken & Apple Salad page 59 FB
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
2 oz/5 cherry tomatoes (10 cal)
1 medium Granny Smith apple (80 cal)
2 oz baked chicken breast (50 cal)
2 tbsp walnuts (85 cal)
1.5 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (40 cal)
1 tbsp carrot slivers (10)
1 tsp Alouette Feta Cheese (15 cal)
1 hardboiled egg (70)
3 Kashi Original 7 Grain crackers (30)

Snack (275):
1/2 cup pistachios (170 cal/14 fat/8 carbs/6 pro)
1 cup of hot cocoa! It was sooo yummy!
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1 tbsp cocoa (20)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract (3)

Dinner (585): Fried fish & French fries
5 pieces FRIED fish (355 cal)
10 pieces of 1 oz fresh perch (350 cal) dredged in 4 tbsp cornmeal mixed with 3 tbsp flour (170 cal) + 1 egg Dutch Farms (70) + veggie oil (120 cal) = 710/10 pieces = 71 cal per 1 oz piece
French fries: 180 cal for 1 potato or 8 wedges
1 cup Birds Eye Oriental Stir Fry veggies with sauce (50 cal) leftovers

2 Dove dark chocolate squares (84)


Activity: Heading to the gym! Yay!!!
2.5 miles on the treadmill (30 minutes)
30 minutes lifting & abs
1 hour yoga

Tip of the day from www.prevention.com: They have a new Flat Belly Family Cookbook!

5/09 ~ 2000 cal/119.4 lbs

Woooooooieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! I am actually weighing in close to what my driver's license says (115 - what I weighed when I was 16)! :)

I think this will be my no counting day - I need to calculate what I ate yesterday, but for now I am going back to the couch!

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Tip of the day from www.prevention.com: Foods that rejuvenate skin and boost health to boot!

Whole Grains

Why You'll Glow: Whole grain bread, pasta, and cereal are surprisingly high in antioxidants (whole wheat cereal, for example, contains a comparable amount to most fruits and vegetables), and eating additional antioxidants is key to youth-proofing your complexion, says Lisa Drayer, RD. "The levels of the body's natural antioxidants decrease with age, so adding them to your diet becomes even more important."

Health Bonus: A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that dieters who ate five servings of whole grains daily for 12 weeks lost twice as much stomach fat as those who ate refined carbs. The researchers credit the higher fiber in whole grains for the significant reduction in belly fat.

5/08 ~ 2035 cal/121.2 lbs

Well I have NO muscle tone left after this past week of being sick...I am hoping Monday I still have some strength left to lift!!

Breakfast(305):
1.5 tbsp sunflower seeds (75 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
3/4 cup Total Bran Flakes (100 cal)
1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro)

Lunch (282):
2 slices or 1 roll Oroweat Sandwich Thins (100 cal/1 fat/21 carbs/5 pro)
1 tbsp canola mayo (45 cal/4.5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro)
1 tbsp carrot slivers (10)
2 slices (1 oz) deli turkey (40 cal/.7 fat/.7 carb/7.5 pro)
1/4 cups romaine lettuce (2)
1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro)
10 Baked Lays chips (80 cal)

Snack (365):
10 Kashi Original 7 Grain crackers (90)
2 tbsp peanut butter (200 cal/16 fat/6 carb/7 pro)
1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro)

Dinner (380): Carrie & Harry's party
4 slices beef brisket (200)
1 tbsp BBQ sauce (30)
1/4 cup spin dip (100)
1/4 cup carrot sticks (40)
2 broccoli florets (10)

It was so hard not to eat that on a bun doused in bbq sauce!! :)

10 ounces Raspberry Vodka & Sprite zero (good lord) = 700


Activity:

Tip of the day from www.prevention.com: Foods that rejuvenate skin and boost health to boot!

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Why You'll Glow: This healthy fat contains essential fatty acids that help skin resist UV damage, finds a Lancet Oncology study. EFAs are also part of the cell membranes that help hold in moisture. The body can't synthesize EFAs, so consume about 1 tablespoon of olive oil daily to keep skin supple.

Health Bonus: Recent research suggests that hydroxytyrosol, a component in olive oil, lowers cholesterol and helps prevent obesity and diabetes by revving the energy centers in your cells. Using it at meals also warded off the next round of hunger pains in one study, so you're less likely to snack.

5/07 ~ 1105 cal/122.4 lbs

Feeling somewhat human today...getting there...can't believe I had to take a whole week off from the gym...I miss it!!!

Breakfast(399):
1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1 tbsp peanut butter (100 cal/8 fat/3 carbs/3 pro)
3 tbsp Creamy Wheat BC (120 cal/0 fat/25 carbs/4 pro)
1 tbsp dried cranberries (24 cal/0 fat/7 carbs/0 pro)

Lunch (176): Chef Salad
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
2 tbsp Alouette Feta Cheese (40 cal)
1 tbsp carrot slivers (10)
1 slice deli oven-roasted turkey (15 cal)
1.5 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (38 cal)
2 oz/5 cherry tomatoes (8 cal)
1 tbsp sunflower seeds (50 cal)

Snack (100):
1 slice deli sliced honey ham (20)
1 sting cheese (80)

Dinner (430):
6 oz chicken breast boiled in water (165)
1 tsp olive oil BC (40)
1 cup Birds Eye Oriental Stir Fry veggies with sauce (50 cal)
1/2 cup cooked GV brown rice (75 cal)
1/2 cup edible edamame (100 cal)


Activity: Nothing....AGAIN!

Tip of the day from www.prevention.com: Foods that rejuvenate skin and boost health to boot!

Cocoa Made with Dark Chocolate

Why You'll Glow: Women in one study positively glowed after drinking 1/2 cup, thanks to a significant increase in circulation that lasted 2 hours. But a daily cocoa habit may rejuvenate your complexion even more. Women who drank 1/2 cup of cocoa high in flavonoids (as is dark chocolate) every day for 12 weeks in another study had significantly softer, smoother, and better hydrated skin. Try Nestle Hot Cocoa Dark Chocolate.

Health Bonus: An 8-ounce cup of cocoa improved blood flow to the brain for 2 hours in British research. Besides better functioning on complex tasks, participants showed more brain activity in MRI scans--an indication of enhanced brain function that may reduce the risk of dementia.

5/06 ~ 1211 cal/122.2 lbs

Well I hope to consume more than 1000 calories today - I am finally starting to feel better, thank goodness...I am hoping I can make it to the gym tomorrow!!

Breakfast (345):
1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro)
3/4 cup Fiber One (90 cal) with 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
1 tbsp peanut butter (100 cal/8 fat/3 carbs/3 pro)

Lunch (378):
2 slices Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal/2 fat/26 carbs/7 pro)
1 tsp canola mayo (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro)
1/4 cups romaine lettuce (2)
1 tbsp carrot slivers (10)
2 slices (1 oz) deli turkey (40 cal/.7 fat/.7 carb/7.5 pro)
1 slice Colby Jack cheese ( 80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/5 pro)
7 Baked Lays chips (56 cal)

Snack (120): Strawberry smoothie

Dinner (368 cal):
3/4 cup GV Plain Bread Crumbs = 360 cal
1/3 cup (1 1/2 ounces) freshly grated parmesan cheese = 100
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts = 500 cal


One package of cauliflower cooked, mashed, and 1 tbsp butter & sour cream added (South Beach Mashed Potatoes)

1 4 oz breaded chicken = 200 cal

1 cup mashed cauliflower = 110 cal

1/4 cup brown rice = 38

1 raw carrot stick = 5 cal

1/4 cup sauteed mushrooms = 15 cal

Well this dinner sounded good, but I ended up not being able to eat as much as I wanted....



Activity: Does going to the bathroom a lot count?? HAHA

Tip of the day from www.prevention.com: Foods that rejuvenate skin and boost health to boot!

Walnuts

Why You'll Glow: These nuts are storehouses of alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fat that's a key component of the lubricating layer that keeps skin moist and supple. A 1/2-ounce serving of walnuts provides 100% of the recommended daily intake of ALA.

Health Bonus: Eating walnuts at dinner may deliver better shut-eye. Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center discovered that walnuts contain melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep.

5/05 ~ 0730 cal/122.2 lbs

I am still feeling too crummy to go to the gym...I feel like I am losing all my muscle! grrrrrr - BUT at least today I am hungry enough to eat something...

Breakfast (140):
1/2 cup Fiber One (60 cal) with 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)

Lunch ():

Snack ():
One luna bar = 190

Dinner ():
Turkey sandwich = 400

Activity:

Tip of the day from www.prevention.com: Foods that rejuvenate skin and boost health to boot!

Almonds

Why You'll Glow: "Eating a handful of almonds every day boosts levels of vitamin E, one of the most important antioxidants for skin health," says Baumann. You'll get a surge in moisture too--a boon for those prone to dryness.

Health Bonus: Though nuts are high in calories, women who ate them at least twice a week were less likely to gain weight than those who rarely did, in a new study of over 50,000 women.

5/04 ~ 0710 cal/122.2 lbs

One pedalite popsicle...that is the only thing that sounds good....

2 pedalite popsicles = 200
1 grilled cheese = 220
1 Luna Blueberry Bliss bar (180 cal/5 fat/27 carbs/8 pro)
1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro)

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Tip of the day from www.prevention.com: Foods that rejuvenate skin and boost health to boot!

Eggs

Why You'll Glow: Lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants found in eggs, more than quadrupled protection against the UV damage that leads to lines, brown spots, and cancer in one study on women. Skin was also markedly softer, firmer, and better hydrated.

Health Bonus: Eating just one egg a day significantly increases blood levels of lutein and zeaxanthin (but not cholesterol), which may stave off macular degeneration by protecting the retina from light damage, finds a study in the Journal of Nutrition.

5/03 ~ 0606 cal/122.8 lbs

Feel awful...going to lay back down...bummer on the weight - what did I expect after taking three days off, drinking like a fish, and then not being able to go today because I have some weird stomach thing going on...grrrrr

2 Rolaids = 6 cal
two slices of bread with butter = 200
two bowls of chicken noodle soup = 400

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Lunch: Crunchy Tuna Melt
Top 1 slice sprouted whole grain bread with 3 oz water-packed chunk light tuna, 2 Tbsp sunflower seeds, and 1/4 c Italian four-cheese blend. Place under broiler or in toaster oven to melt. Total Calories = 380

Dinner: Broiled Halibut with Corn Salsa: Brush a 5-ounce halibut steak with juice 1/2 lemon and season with freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste. Place halibut on broiler pan 4" from heat and broil 10 minutes per inch of thickness or until fish flakes easily. Top with 1/2 cup corn salsa. 2/3 cup cooked instant brown rice mixed with 1/3 cup cooked green peas 15 asparagus spears sauteed in 2 teaspoons olive oil
with 1 clove garlic, minced.

Tip of the day from www.prevention.com: Foods that rejuvenate skin and boost health to boot!

Soy

Why You'll Glow: Fine wrinkles and skin firmness improved after women in their late 30s and early 40s ate foods like tempeh that contain the soy isoflavone known as aglycone, found one study. Volunteers consumed an amount of aglycone comparable to 3 ounces of tempeh a day for 12 weeks.

Health Bonus: Adding soy to your diet may reduce your risk of developing endometrial and ovarian cancers and diabetes and prevent a recurrence of breast cancer, finds new research. The best sources: whole foods. Try substituting edamame for any vegetable and tempeh or tofu for meat and poultry in stir-fries and soups.

5/02 ~ 1450 cal/no weigh-in

Crazy day - didn't weigh in because we had company and I slept in...then went to RH for the day...

Breakfast(400): banana, pb, multigrain cheerios & milk

Lunch (400): Mexican wrap

Snack (200): smoothie & choc chips

Dinner (450): BIG juicy cheeseburger


Activity: Nothing - laid around all day fending off some kind of weird stomach bug...

Tip of the day from www.prevention.com: Foods that rejuvenate skin and boost health to boot!

Apples

Why You'll Glow: Quercetin, an antioxidant in the peel of many varieties, provides hefty protection from the "burning" UVB rays that trigger skin cancer. A few offering the biggest dose: Monroe, Cortland, and Golden Delicious. The next time you plan to spend time in the sun, pick one of them to start your day (of course, you still need to wear sunscreen).

Health Bonus: Eating two or more apples a week for 1 year reduced the risk of dying from heart disease by 15% in one study of 34,000 healthy post-menopausal women. Whatever variety you choose, be sure to eat the peel, the source of nearly all the antioxidants.

5/01 ~ 1705 cal/121.2 lbs

This may be another day I won't have time to log in my info!!

Breakfast(278 cal):
1/2 red apple (38 cal)
1 tbsp peanut butter (100 cal/8 fat/3 carbs/3 pro)
1/2 cup Fiber One (60 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)

Lunch (474):
1/2 cup V8 juice (25 cal)
1 slice Orowheat whole grain 100% whole wheat (90 cal)
1 tsp canola mayo (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro)
1/2 tbsp carrot slivers (5)
1 lettuce leaf (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro)
2 avocado slivers (70 cal/6 fat/4 carbs/2 pro)
2 slices (1 oz) deli turkey (40 cal/.7 fat/.7 carb/7.5 pro)
2 cucumber slices (2 cal)
15 Baked Lays chips (120 cal/2 fat/23 carbs/2 pro)
1/2 cup Member’s Mark cottage cheese (80 cal)

I am so dehydrated all I want to do is eat!

Snack (462):
1 Luna Lemon Zest bar (180 cal/5 fat/27 carb/9 pro)
1 oz cashews (160 cal)
1 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (35 cal/2 fat/1 carb/2.5 pro)
7 Kashi Toasted Asiago crackers (87 cal)

Dinner (491):
I had 1 oz ribeye steak (65) & 4 oz grilled chicken (110) with 2 tbsp KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce (60 cal),1 medium Green Giant red potato (110 cal/0 fat/26 carbs/3 pro) with 1 tbsp Daisy Lite Sour Cream (20 cal) & a salad:
1 cup lettuce (8 cal/0 fat/2 carbs/.5 pro)
1 avocado sliver (35 cal/3 fat/2 carbs/1 pro)
1 tbsp carrot slivers (10)
1 tbsp Kraft Sesame dressing (30)
1 tsp sunflower seeds (17 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/1 pro)
1 tbsp Feta Cheese Prsident (17.5 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/3.5 pro)
2 oz/5 cherry tomatoes (8 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/0 pro)

Activity: I really wish I had time today to hit the gym, but we have company coming at noon and I have to go to sams to get some groceries!!

Tip of the day from www.prevention.com: Foods that rejuvenate skin and boost health to boot!

Strawberries

Why You'll Glow: A cup has up to 130% of the DV of vitamin C, a potent antioxidant that boosts production of collagen fibers that help keep skin smooth and firm. More C may mean fewer fine lines too: Women with lower intakes were likelier to have dry, wrinkled skin. Early research also shows that ellagic acid, an antioxidant abundant in strawberries, protects the elastic fibers that keep skin from sagging. Sweet!

Health Bonus: Strawberries may lower your risk of cancer by inhibiting the development of malignant cancer cells. In one study, people eating the most strawberries were 3 times less likely to develop the disease.

4/30 ~ 2200 cal/120.8 lbs

Of ALL days to forget to login...it is the lowest weight to date!!! I had the busiest day ever and never got online...I consumed a LOT of stuff today...oopsss!

Breakfast - 1/2 slice toast w pb & vanilla yogurt (270)
Lunch - sandwich with chips (450)
Snack - 20 almonds & Luna bar (325)
Dinner - chicken sandwich (530)
4 Miller Lites (385)
1 foo-foo drink (150)
1 shot (90) - that was just stupid!

Activity: Ran errands & went out dancing!!!

Tip of the day from www.prevention.com: Foods that rejuvenate skin and boost health to boot!

Tomatoes

Why You'll Glow: Eating red helps keep skin from turning red. Volunteers who consumed 5 tablespoons of high-in-lycopene tomato paste daily for 3 months had nearly 25% more protection against sunburn in one study. Even better, skin had more collagen, which prevents sagging. Another reason to toss an extra tomato into your salad: German scientists report that higher skin levels of this antioxidant correlate to fewer fine lines and furrows.

Health Bonus: Research suggests that lycopene may also lower your chances of heart disease: In one study, women with the highest levels of it had a 34% reduced risk.

4/29 ~ 1210 cal/123.6 lbs

BOOOOOOOOO on the weight - man I would have seen that 122 if it hadn't been for that awesome Mexican food last night! :)

It is garage sale weekend in our neighborhood, so I am going to skip the gym & walk around the neighborhood!

Breakfast (348): Walnut Apple Waffle ~ 3/4 medium red apple (68 cal), 1 Organic Flax Plus waffle (90 cal) with 1 tsp agave nectar (20 cal), 1 tbsp walnuts (90 cal) & 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal).


Lunch (457): Sandwich
2 slices Orowheat whole grain 100% whole wheat (180 cal)
1 tsp canola mayo (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro)
2 avocado slivers (70 cal/6 fat/4 carbs/2 pro)
2 slices (1 oz) deli turkey (40 cal/.7 fat/.7 carb/7.5 pro)
1/4 cups romaine lettuce (2)
1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro)
15 Baked Lays chips (120 cal/2 fat/23 carbs/2 pro)

I didn't have quite this much, but I am just going with their estimate...I only had half pita and one large carrot...I may re-adjust tomorrow...

Dinner (405): Barbecue Chicken Pita

1. Stir together 1 Tbsp barbecue sauce (50) and 1/2 cup chopped precooked chicken (120); microwave for 30 seconds or until hot
2. Cut a whole wheat pita (170) in half and stuff each with chicken mixture
3. Top with 1 cup chopped lettuce (10), 2 Tbsp diced cucumber (5), and 1 Tbsp fat-free ranch dressing (10)
4. Pair with 10 baby carrots (40)

Activity:

Tip of the day from www.prevention.com: Foods that rejuvenate skin and boost health to boot!

Romaine Lettuce

Why You'll Glow: Six leaves provide more than 100% of your DV of vitamin A, which revitalizes skin by increasing cell turnover. The mineral potassium in romaine "gives skin a refreshing boost of nutrients and oxygen by improving circulation," says Lisa Drayer, RD, author of The Beauty Diet.

Health Bonus: That same serving of romaine contains 45% of the DV of vitamin K, which a recent study shows activates a protein that supports vascular health--making a future with bulging leg veins less likely.

4/28 ~ 1584 cal/123.0 lbs

Breakfast (350):
1/2 cup strawberries (25 cal/0 fat/6.5 carbs/0 pro)
1/2 banana (55 cal)
15 almonds (100 cal)
3/4 cup Fiber One (90 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)

Lunch (314): California Pita p.100
1/2 pita (80 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/3 pro)
2 slices (1 oz) deli turkey (40 cal/.7 fat/.7 carb/7.5 pro)
1 tbsp mashed avocado (25 cal/2.25 fat/1.25 carbs/.25 pro)
1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro)
1/4 cups romaine lettuce (2)
1 slice medium red onion (4 cal)
14 Southwestern Ranch Baked Lays chips (120 cal)
1/2 red apple (38 cal)

Snack (0):

Dinner (900 - guessing??): WELL I totally screwed myself over tonight! haha - Steve asked if we wanted to go to Guichos...how do I say no to that?? I had four, yes FOUR, corn tortillas with chicken, 1/2 cup lettuce, 2 tbsp each of guac, sour cream, beans, and cheese sauce and a biggillion chips & salsa...boooo but it was sooo good! :) See ya later 122...I know I am not seeing that number on the scale in the morning like I thought! :)


Activity: AWESOME day at the gym...did 50 minutes of cardio (30 on elliptical and 20 on treadmill), abs, and an hour of yoga! I feel soooo much better today (thanks for asking Julie!)!

Tip of the day from Mom ~ Try these ideas to keep your snacking at 100 calories and under:

Continued...

11 - Over a small baked potato, spoon 1/2 cup of salsa and 2 Tablespoons of non-fat sour cream.

12 - I really like this one: one rice cake thinly spread with fat-free sour cream and sprinkled with 1 Tablespoon of crumbled blue cheese.

13 - Place a marshmallow on top of a graham cracker and microwave until gooey. Drizzle with a teaspoon of Hershey's chocolate syrup.

14 - Cut half an apple into slices and spread with 2 teaspoons of peanut butter.

15 - 1/2 cup of applesauce and 1 piece of toast cut into four sticks for dunking.

16 - Freeze 1/2 cup of orange juice and eat with a spoon. Nice little sorbet!

17 - 2 graham cracker squares each spread with 1 teaspoon of peanut butter.

18 - an 8 oz. low-fat yogurt or a small container of low-fat pudding.

19 - 1 slice of reduced calorie bread spread with 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese mixed with 2 Tablespoons of applesauce and sprinkled with cinnamon. Especially good warmed in the microwave.

20 - a cup of coffee and a small biscotti.

4/27 ~ 1479 cal/123.4 lbs

I woke up this morning and can barely move...I somehow inflamed my right back muscle yesterday and it is soooo mad at me. I am not at all sore anywhere else, so I must have just done too much yesterday running (twisting inflames it)...I am actually debating on whether or not to go to the gym. On one hand, it could make it better, or on the other, it could make it worse! I have step class today - which is one of my favorite classes...I will just take some ibprofin soon and see if that might help!


Breakfast (294):
1/2 cup Erewhon Crispy Brown Rice (55 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
1 tbsp dried cranberries (24 cal/0 fat/7 carbs/0 pro)
20 almonds (135 cal/12 fat/5 carbs/5 pro)

Lunch (396): Mediterranean Sandwich
2 slices Orowheat whole grain 100% whole wheat (180 cal) - new kind of bread...lots of calories, but very good & great ingredients
2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal)
2 slices (1 oz) deli turkey (40 cal)
1 slice medium red onion (4 cal)
1 slice tomato (5 cal)
1/4 cups romaine lettuce (2)
1/2 banana (55 cal)
7 Southwestern Ranch Baked Lays chips (60 cal)

My stomach is so upset - not sure if I was just hungry when I got home (so I ate a lot) or if it is actually upset...I took a Naproxen today to ease my back pain & I think it is messing with my tummy!

Snack (395): Smoothie - well I set out blueberries for breakfast, but could NOT eat them plain...ugh - frozen to thawed blueberries are just nasty. So I used them in a smoothie this afternoon...I am just not a smoothie kind of person - I have tried for years to like them (Smoothie King was Josh & Steve's favorite place to go when we lived over in OP) but alas I am coming to the conclusion they just aren't for me...
1 6 oz GV Vanilla yogurt (80 cal)
1 cup frozen blueberries (70 cal)
1 tsp Flax oil (45 cal)
2 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (70 cal)
15 Kashi Toasted Asiago crackers (130 cal)


I am shutting down early, but this is an estimate of my dinner (I will recalculate in the morning).

Dinner (394): Cajun Tilapia (448/2 = 224) + potato (140)

Ingredients
12 oz. tilapia (292 cal)
1/3 cup Green Giant Mexicorn (60 cal)
1/3 cup Dakota’s black beans (65 cal)
1/3 c. diced tomatoes (15 cal)
1/4 cup chopped yellow onion (16 cal)
juice of 1/2 to 1 lime (depending upon size)
Cajun Seasoning
sea salt
cracked peppercorns
I Can't Believe It's Not Butter no-calorie butter spray

Directions
1. Preheat oven to broil setting
2. Defrost tilapia fillets if they're frozen
3. Spray pan with non-stick spray
4. Lay tilapia fillets down on pan and pour lime juice over them
5. Sprinkle fillets with sea salt, cracked pepper, Cajun seasoning (to taste)
6. Spray the fillets with the butter spray
7. Broil in oven for 6-7 minutes
8. While the tilapia is broiling, sautee your diced tomatoes, black beans, fiesta corn and chopped onions in a pan. You may want to add some more salt, pepper or buttery spray to them as they sautee.
9. When tilapia is ready, remove from oven.
10. Spoon your medley of vegetables onto a plate.
11. Put tilapia on top of the vegetables.


1 medium Green Giant red potato (110 cal) roasted with seasonings & olive oil (50)


Activity: I went to the gym - did my one hour favorite step class...it helped alleviate my back pain but it was a hard work out...



Tip of the day from Mom ~ Try these ideas to keep your snacking at 100 calories and under:

1 - 1/2 cup of sugar-free gelatin, any flavor, and two Tablespoons of low-fat Cool Whip.

2 - 15 chocolate-covered raisins.

3 - Stir 2 teaspoons of Hershey's chocolate syrup into a cup of coffee for Café Mocha.

4 - Tea - Russian style: Stir in 2 teaspoons of strawberry jam.

5 - 1/4 cup of fat-free Ranch dressing and 1 cup of mixed fresh veggies such as jicama, red bell pepper, celery, carrot sticks and cherry tomatoes.

6 - 6 saltine crackers and 2 teaspoons of peanut butter.

7- 1/2 cup of fat free ice cream.

8 - A luscious parfait: 1/2 c. of low-fat pudding layered into a parfait glass alternating with two crumbled vanilla wafers and a dollop of Cool Whip gracing the top.

9 - A wonderfully filling half sandwich made of 1 slice reduced-calorie bread, a thin layer of mustard, 2 teaspoons of apple sauce and 1 slice of deli-style thin-sliced turkey. Add lettuce and voila!

10 - Try another sandwich idea: 1 slice of reduced-calorie bread, 1/2 Tablespoon of peanut butter and 1 Tablespoon of fat-free raspberry vinegarette dressing.

Continued tomorrow...

4/26 ~ 1634 cal/123.6 lbs

My 36 hour window closed and my weight went back up...boooo :)
BUT I am starting the week off good...great morning at the gym!!

Breakfast (344):
2/3 cup Life Cinnamon cereal (107 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
1 tbsp peanut butter (100 cal)
3/4 medium red apple (57 cal)

Lunch (415): I am a sucker for Mexican...Leftover Burrito ~
1 whole wheat tortilla (130 calories)
1/2 cup venison with taco seasoning (120 cal)
1/4 cup chopped romaine lettuce (5)
1 tbsp black beans (15)
2 tbsp shredded cheese (45 cal)
2 tbsp sour cream (40 cal)
2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal)
2 tbsp salsa (10 cal)

Snack (340):
1 Luna Lemon Zest bar (180 cal/5 fat/27 carb/9 pro)
1/4 cup peanuts (160 cal)

Dinner (535 cal): Leftover Lasagna (465)
1 tbsp Hershey’s Dark chocolate chips (70 cal)

Activity: I spent two hours at the gym ~ 20 minutes elliptical, 25 minutes treadmill, 15 minutes elliptical, 300 abs, 30 pushups, circuits on the machines & free weights, and 10 minute cool down on treadmill.

Tip of the day from www.prevention.com:

Foods That Fight Fat

Add these items to your shopping list to curb your appetite, burn fat, and put you on the road to body fat and weight loss.

Oatmeal: A 2006 study found that the fiber in the rolled grain curbs your appetite without a truckload of calories--the perfect combo to help you eat less and lose weight.

Vegetable juice: Consider this a calorie-cutting cocktail: One glass of it before mealtime, and you'll eat up to 135 fewer calories later, according to scientists at Pennsylvania State University.

Nuts: Add a few small servings of your favorite variety to your diet--the fiber and good fat in nuts makes them very filling, so your weight stays steady, say researchers at Loma Linda University.

Fat-free milk: Several studies have shown a link between calcium and body fat: As calcium intake increases, body fat decreases. And one study showed that two servings of dairy every day may reduce the risk of gaining weight by as much as 70%.

Green tea: Compounds in this type of tea may help boost your body's metabolism and fat-burning abilities, according to recent double-blind, controlled clinical studies.

4/25 ~ 1688 cal/122.6 lbs

I had an awesome time yesterday!! Steve fixed eggs this morning & I had a sausage patty...it was good!

I want to eat allll day...I am so dehydrated!

Breakfast (410):
2 eggs Dutch Farms (140 cal)
1 slice American cheese (80 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
1 sausage patty (110 cal)

Lunch (318): Chef salad
2 cups romaine lettuce (16 cal)
1/4 cup carrot sticks (20 cal)
.5 oz Oven roasted turkey breast (15 cal)
2 oz/5 cherry tomatoes (8 cal)
1 egg Goldhen Aldis (70 cal)
1 tbsp shredded cheese (21 cal)
1.5 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (38 cal)
1 tbsp sunflower seeds (50 cal)
1 medium Granny Smith apple (80 cal)

Snack (550):
1 Luna Blueberry Bliss bar (180 cal/5 fat/27 carbs/8 pro)
3 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (105 cal)
20 Kashi Original 7 Grain crackers (175)
6 cups Smart Pop popcorn (90 cal)

Dinner (410): Mexican Burrito
1 whole wheat tortilla (130 calories)
3/4 cup venison with taco seasoning (140 cal)
1/4 cup chopped romaine lettuce (5)
1 tbsp black beans (15)
2 tbsp shredded cheese (45 cal)
2 tbsp sour cream (40 cal)
1 tbsp mashed avocado (25 cal)
2 tbsp salsa (10 cal)

Activity: Does working the remote count? Wow big fat lazy day!!! :)

Tip of the day from www.prevention.com:
Pass on processed junk
Cookies, crackers, chips--they're all packed with a lot of calories and not nearly enough nutrients per ounce as healthier options. A recent CDC survey of more than 7,000 adults confirmed that women who ate a calorie-dense diet had a higher BMI and weighed more.

4/24 ~ 2000 cal/123.6 lbs

This is A NO COUNTING CALORIE DAY!

We are off to the beer fest so I am not logging in my food today...I will TRY to keep it under control! ;)

Tip of the day from www.prevention.com:
Choose extrafilling foods
That means those that are high in fiber and water, such as broth-based soups and raw veggies, which are particularly talented at quelling appetite, so you'll want to stop eating sooner. A study of 150 overweight people found that those who ate soup every day for a year had 50% more weight loss than people who didn't. And munching on a salad with fat-free dressing before your meal may cut your calorie intake by 12%, according to another study.

4/23 ~ 1463 cal/123.6 lbs

Well I knew after yesterday I would gain a little back...I had NO exercise and was very sedentary working on the computer all afternoon! Back to the gym today!

Breakfast (350 cal):
3 tbsp Creamy Wheat BC (120 cal) sprinkled with cinnamon (good idea Julie!!)
2 tbsp sunflower seeds (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal)

Lunch (543 - I was STARVING when I got home from the gym):
One 5 oz can Great Value tuna (100 cal) mixed with:
1/2 tbsp canola oil (60 cal)
2 tsp pine nuts (66 cal)
Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
14 Southwestern Ranch Baked Lays chips (120 cal) - I CAN'T STOP eating these...I have to count them out and put them away or I would eat the whole bag!!
10 Kashi Original 7 Grain crackers (87)
1 banana (110 cal) - I am super low on potassium because I am getting crazy muscle cramps!


Snack ():

Dinner (570 - I estimated up): Caesar Chicken Wraps ~ recipe cut in half

http://www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/13148

Ingredients (900 cal/4 servings? = 225 per serving)
1/4 cup Caesar dressing (300 cal)
1/4 cup GV finely shredded parmesan cheese (75 cal), divided
1 tsp Lemon juice
1 Garlic clove, minced
1/4 tsp Pepper
4 oz (1/2) cream cheese (400 cal), softened
3 cups Shredded romaine (12)
1/2 cup Diced sweet red pepper (12)
16 olives (100 cal), sliced

Dressing (225 per serving) + tortilla + chicken = 455 per tortilla

1 whole wheat tortilla (130 cal)

1 cup Cubed cooked chicken (200 cal/2 = 100 per person)

Preparation

In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, garlic and pepper. In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add half of the salad dressing mixture and mix well; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the romaine, red pepper, and olives. Add the remaining salad dressing mixture; toss to coat. Spread about 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture on each tortilla. Top with the romaine mixture and chicken; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Roll up, cut in half, and serve.

1 Hershey’s Dark Chocolate square (45 cal)


Activity: Holy geez my 9:30 instructor really pushed us today - I did my one hour tone & sculpt class - the instructor took us to the gym to do lunges, but my groin is still pretty sore. So I ran on the treadmill for the 5 minutes they were down there getting in 1/2 mile and then went back to class and finished it out - whew! Then I did one hour of yoga.

Tip of the day from www.prevention.com:
Cut 100 calories per meal
It's a lot easier than you may think, and it adds up fast: With 300 to 500 calories cut plus 400 more burned with exercise, you'll lose slow and steady. Skip the croutons in your salad and use 1 less tablespoon of butter on bread; both are good for saving 100. For more weight loss ideas, visit 100 Ways to Cut 100 Calories.