Weight: 126.6
It is my birthday and I am not spending my day counting calories!!!
Breakfast (): Two slices whole wheat bread with almond butter & banana
Lunch (): 6" Black forest Ham subway sandwich with provolone cheese, light mayo, lettuce, black olives, and tomato
Snack (): HOT FUDGE SUNDAE and a sprite!?! WTH?
Dinner (): Two slices of spinach/mozzarella Spin Pizza and one slice of their five cheese pizza on wheat crust.
Two 55 Calorie Bud Select beers & one Raspberry Smirnoff
?? grams of protein
Activity: I did 15 minutes on the elliptical burning 150 calories and 6 minutes running to burn another 50...then I did a 30 minute sculpt & tone class.
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com:
The Perfect Day of Eating ~ Control weight and boost energy with hour-by-hour tips
11:30 AM to Noon: Water, Vitamin, and a Walk
Finish your glass, refill it, and swallow your multivitamin. “I recommend clients take their multi shortly before lunch because the B vitamins and certain minerals help your body utilize carbs so you have more post-meal energy,” says Koff. Then get up and stretch at your desk. These moves also help keep energy up, so you’re not tempted to snack out of boredom or fatigue. Plus, some movement before lunch jump-starts your digestive system, Koff says.
Continued tomorrow...
Day 57 ~ 1671 cal/80 fat/183 carbs
Weight: 126.6 ~ I KNEW IT! 123 was too good to be true, but it was so reassuring to actually see that number Sunday. At least I am on my way. Today I am doing MUCH better controlling my desire to eat everything in site...
Breakfast (327 cal/12 fat/46 carbs/12 pro): 1 cup Kashi Honey Puffs with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal/1 fat/37 carbs/11 pro), 1 tbsp dried cranberries (24 cal/0 fat/7 carbs/0 pro), and 2 tbsp pecans (103 cal/11 fat/2 carbs/1 pro).
Lunch (437 cal/25 fat/40 carbs/18.5 pro): I did a varied version of the Chicken & Apple Salad, adding in a few of my favorite salad ingredients: 2 cups lettuce (16 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/1 pro) topped with 1 tbsp sunflower seeds (50 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/1 pro), 1 hardboiled egg (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro), 1 slice crumbled Market Pantry turkey bacon (35 cal/3 fat/1 carb/2 pro), 2 slices (1 oz) deli turkey (40 cal/.7 fat/.7 carb/7.5 pro), 1 tbsp shredded cheese (21 cal/1.75 fat/0 carbs/1.25 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), 2 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette (120 cal/10 fat/8 carbs/0 pro), and 1 medium Granny Smith apple (80 cal/0 fat/22 carbs/0 pro).
Snack (462 cal/27 fat/51 carbs/21 pro): 1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro), 2 tbsp almond butter (170 cal/16 fat/8 carbs/9 pro) with 1 slice deli oven-roasted turkey (15 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/3 pro) wrapped around 1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro) with 10 Kashi Fire Roasted Vegetable wheat crackers (87 cal/2.5 fat/14 carbs/2 pro).
Dinner (445 cal/16 fat/46 carbs/34.5 pro): 4 oz (one piece) Mahi Mahi seasoned with Mrs. Dash (100 cal/1 fat/1 carbs/21 pro) with 3/4 cup edamame (150 cal/5 fat/14 carbs/12 pro), 1/2 medium Green Giant red potato (55 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/1.5 pro) and 2 tbsp Hershey’s Dark chocolate chips (140 cal/9 fat/18 carbs/0 pro).
86 grams of protein
Activity: I did a one-hour tone/sculpt/step class and then swam laps for 45 minutes.
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com:
The Perfect Day of Eating ~ Control weight and boost energy with hour-by-hour tips
10:30 to 11 AM: Small Snack
Eat every 3 to 4 hours to keep energy up and avoid big mealtime binges. For fiber and protein, try an apple with a string cheese or a handful of nuts (especially if you didn’t have them at breakfast). “Everyone should have an apple in her desk drawer,” says Alpert. “They’re the perfect take-along snack—they don’t bruise in your purse and they’re easy to eat anywhere.” Or try yogurt (Koff likes the nonfat Greek kind) with some berries.
Bonus Tip: Sit whenever you eat, says Koff. Take small bites and try to drag out your snack for as long as possible (ideally 10 to 15 minutes). Research shows the more chewing you do, the more nutrients your body absorbs.
Calorie Count: 150 to 300 calories
Continued tomorrow...
Breakfast (327 cal/12 fat/46 carbs/12 pro): 1 cup Kashi Honey Puffs with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal/1 fat/37 carbs/11 pro), 1 tbsp dried cranberries (24 cal/0 fat/7 carbs/0 pro), and 2 tbsp pecans (103 cal/11 fat/2 carbs/1 pro).
Lunch (437 cal/25 fat/40 carbs/18.5 pro): I did a varied version of the Chicken & Apple Salad, adding in a few of my favorite salad ingredients: 2 cups lettuce (16 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/1 pro) topped with 1 tbsp sunflower seeds (50 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/1 pro), 1 hardboiled egg (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro), 1 slice crumbled Market Pantry turkey bacon (35 cal/3 fat/1 carb/2 pro), 2 slices (1 oz) deli turkey (40 cal/.7 fat/.7 carb/7.5 pro), 1 tbsp shredded cheese (21 cal/1.75 fat/0 carbs/1.25 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), 2 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette (120 cal/10 fat/8 carbs/0 pro), and 1 medium Granny Smith apple (80 cal/0 fat/22 carbs/0 pro).
Snack (462 cal/27 fat/51 carbs/21 pro): 1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro), 2 tbsp almond butter (170 cal/16 fat/8 carbs/9 pro) with 1 slice deli oven-roasted turkey (15 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/3 pro) wrapped around 1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro) with 10 Kashi Fire Roasted Vegetable wheat crackers (87 cal/2.5 fat/14 carbs/2 pro).
Dinner (445 cal/16 fat/46 carbs/34.5 pro): 4 oz (one piece) Mahi Mahi seasoned with Mrs. Dash (100 cal/1 fat/1 carbs/21 pro) with 3/4 cup edamame (150 cal/5 fat/14 carbs/12 pro), 1/2 medium Green Giant red potato (55 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/1.5 pro) and 2 tbsp Hershey’s Dark chocolate chips (140 cal/9 fat/18 carbs/0 pro).
86 grams of protein
Activity: I did a one-hour tone/sculpt/step class and then swam laps for 45 minutes.
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com:
The Perfect Day of Eating ~ Control weight and boost energy with hour-by-hour tips
10:30 to 11 AM: Small Snack
Eat every 3 to 4 hours to keep energy up and avoid big mealtime binges. For fiber and protein, try an apple with a string cheese or a handful of nuts (especially if you didn’t have them at breakfast). “Everyone should have an apple in her desk drawer,” says Alpert. “They’re the perfect take-along snack—they don’t bruise in your purse and they’re easy to eat anywhere.” Or try yogurt (Koff likes the nonfat Greek kind) with some berries.
Bonus Tip: Sit whenever you eat, says Koff. Take small bites and try to drag out your snack for as long as possible (ideally 10 to 15 minutes). Research shows the more chewing you do, the more nutrients your body absorbs.
Calorie Count: 150 to 300 calories
Continued tomorrow...
Day 56 ~ 1459 cal/47 fat/221 carbs
Weight: I didn't weigh myself today...after yesterday's ridiculous eating, I was actually afraid to see the scale!!! I slept pretty good last night & am ready to hit the gym today!
Breakfast (319 cal/10 fat/52 carbs/13 pro): 3/4 cup Synergy cornflakes with 1 cup fat-free milk (180 cal/1 fat/36 carbs/11 pro) with 1 tbsp hazelnuts (89 cal/9 fat/3 carbs/2 pro) and 1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro).
Lunch (332 cal/11 fat/48 carbs/15 pro): 2 slices or 1 roll Oroweat Sandwich Thins (100 cal/1 fat/21 carbs/5 pro) spread with 1 tbsp mashed avocado (25 cal/2.25 fat/1.25 carbs/.25 pro) & 1 tsp canola mayo (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro) and topped with 2 slices (1 oz) deli turkey (40 cal/.7 fat/.7 carb/7.5 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), & 1/4 cup lettuce (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro) and 15 Baked Lays chips (120 cal/2 fat/23 carbs/2 pro).
Snack (200 cal/4.5 fat/37 carbs/5 pro): 1 6 oz Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla yogurt (80 cal/0 fat/15 carbs/5 pro), 1 cup strawberries (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro) & 1 tbsp Hershey’s Dark chocolate chips (70 cal/4.5 fat/9 carbs/0 pro) ~ this is roughly 35 chocolate chips!
I am really irritated...by 5 p.m. I was just starving! I fixed a pasta dish from www.prevention.com for dinner. I haven't drank near enough water today and think I may still be super dehydrated from Saturday night's boozefest...
Dinner (398 cal/8 fat/56.5 carbs/27 pro): 2/3 cups cooked penne pasta whole wheat GV (187 cal/1 fat/37 carbs/6 pro), 2 oz chicken tenderloins Kirkwood Aldis (45 cal/0 fat/0 carb/11 pro), 1 tsp olive oil BC (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 1 cup spinach leaves (7 cal/0 fat/1 carb/.7 pro), 1/4 can Bush’s Cannellini Beans (79 cal/0 fat/17 carbs/6 pro), 1 tsp GV minced garlic (5 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/0 pro), 1 tbsp Dunbars Roasted Peppers (5 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/0 pro), topped with 1 tbsp parmesan cheese (30 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/3 pro).
OMG I am going to start my period and can NOT stay out of the chocolate chips! I have had 3 tbsp Hershey’s Dark chocolate chips (210 cal/13 fat/27 carbs/0 pro)!!! So much for my perfect 1250 calorie day...
59 grams of protein
Activity: I ran on the elliptical for 45 minutes burning 425 calories and then did my one-hour yoga class.
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com:
The Perfect Day of Eating ~ Control weight and boost energy with hour-by-hour tips
10 AM: Stretch and Walk
Get up, stretch, and stroll every hour to hour-and-a-half, says Heidi Skolnik, MS, a nutritionist at the Women’s Sports Medicine Center at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Walk to a coworker’s cube instead of shooting off an e-mail or take the internal stairs when you head to another floor in your office.
Continued tomorrow...
Breakfast (319 cal/10 fat/52 carbs/13 pro): 3/4 cup Synergy cornflakes with 1 cup fat-free milk (180 cal/1 fat/36 carbs/11 pro) with 1 tbsp hazelnuts (89 cal/9 fat/3 carbs/2 pro) and 1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro).
Lunch (332 cal/11 fat/48 carbs/15 pro): 2 slices or 1 roll Oroweat Sandwich Thins (100 cal/1 fat/21 carbs/5 pro) spread with 1 tbsp mashed avocado (25 cal/2.25 fat/1.25 carbs/.25 pro) & 1 tsp canola mayo (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro) and topped with 2 slices (1 oz) deli turkey (40 cal/.7 fat/.7 carb/7.5 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), & 1/4 cup lettuce (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro) and 15 Baked Lays chips (120 cal/2 fat/23 carbs/2 pro).
Snack (200 cal/4.5 fat/37 carbs/5 pro): 1 6 oz Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla yogurt (80 cal/0 fat/15 carbs/5 pro), 1 cup strawberries (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro) & 1 tbsp Hershey’s Dark chocolate chips (70 cal/4.5 fat/9 carbs/0 pro) ~ this is roughly 35 chocolate chips!
I am really irritated...by 5 p.m. I was just starving! I fixed a pasta dish from www.prevention.com for dinner. I haven't drank near enough water today and think I may still be super dehydrated from Saturday night's boozefest...
Dinner (398 cal/8 fat/56.5 carbs/27 pro): 2/3 cups cooked penne pasta whole wheat GV (187 cal/1 fat/37 carbs/6 pro), 2 oz chicken tenderloins Kirkwood Aldis (45 cal/0 fat/0 carb/11 pro), 1 tsp olive oil BC (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 1 cup spinach leaves (7 cal/0 fat/1 carb/.7 pro), 1/4 can Bush’s Cannellini Beans (79 cal/0 fat/17 carbs/6 pro), 1 tsp GV minced garlic (5 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/0 pro), 1 tbsp Dunbars Roasted Peppers (5 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/0 pro), topped with 1 tbsp parmesan cheese (30 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/3 pro).
OMG I am going to start my period and can NOT stay out of the chocolate chips! I have had 3 tbsp Hershey’s Dark chocolate chips (210 cal/13 fat/27 carbs/0 pro)!!! So much for my perfect 1250 calorie day...
59 grams of protein
Activity: I ran on the elliptical for 45 minutes burning 425 calories and then did my one-hour yoga class.
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com:
The Perfect Day of Eating ~ Control weight and boost energy with hour-by-hour tips
10 AM: Stretch and Walk
Get up, stretch, and stroll every hour to hour-and-a-half, says Heidi Skolnik, MS, a nutritionist at the Women’s Sports Medicine Center at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Walk to a coworker’s cube instead of shooting off an e-mail or take the internal stairs when you head to another floor in your office.
Continued tomorrow...
Day 55 ~ 1819 cal/72 fat/211 carbs
Weight: 123.8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG I couldn't believe the scale...I double checked it 4 times! Isn't that CRAZY?!?!!?!?
I was 126.4 yesterday....I am floored...I know that will go back up in the next few days after all the alcohol I consumed last night, but I just can't believe that is what I saw on the scales!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As of today, I have lost exactly 15 pounds in 60 days!! :)
I am totally blowing that great number I saw out of the water today...I am hungover enough to want salt so I screwed myself up!!!
Breakfast (400 cal/17 fat/50 carbs/20.5 pro): 2 tbsp almond butter (170 cal/16 fat/8 carbs/9 pro), 1 slice Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (75 cal/1 fat/13 carbs/3.5 pro), & 1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro) with 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro).
Lunch (216 cal/8.5 fat/20 carbs/17.5 pro): Chef salad: 2 cups lettuce & spinach leaves (16 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/1 pro), carrot sticks (20 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/1 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), 1 tbsp Feta Cheese President (35 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/7 pro), 2 slices (1 oz) deli turkey (40 cal/.7 fat/.7 carb/7.5 pro), 2 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (50 cal/3.5 fat/5 carbs/0 pro) topped with 1 tbsp sunflower seeds (50 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/1 pro).
Snack (192.5 cal/5 fat/36.5 carbs/2.5 pro): 1/2 cup salsa (40 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/0 pro) mixed with 1 tbsp sour cream (7.5 cal/0 fat/1.5 carbs/.5 pro) & 1 tbsp mashed avocado (25 cal/2 fat/1 carbs/0 pro) with 14 Baked Tostitos (120 cal/3 fat/22 carbs/2 pro).
Dinner (1010 cal/41 fat/104 carbs/57 pro): Steve picked up Chipolte...lordy their burritos are BIG...I did a Chipolte nutritional calulator online and it estimated my burrito was 1010 calories! OMG that is crazy...but it was so good! ;)
97.5 grams of protein
Activity: I took a 20-minute morning walk around the cul-de-sac this morning before eating breakfast like "The Perfect Day of Eating" suggested. I probably won't do anything else - I am so tired from yesterday and am ready to relax and get caught up on all my shows! :)
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com:
The Perfect Day of Eating ~ Control weight and boost energy with hour-by-hour tips
9 AM: Water
You know you’re supposed to have multiple glasses a day. But it’s better to sip a little water all day long instead of chugging a giant glass when you suddenly feel parched. “If your tongue feels dry to the touch or your pee is bright yellow, you’re dehydrated,” says Alpert.
Continued tomorrow...
OMG I couldn't believe the scale...I double checked it 4 times! Isn't that CRAZY?!?!!?!?
I was 126.4 yesterday....I am floored...I know that will go back up in the next few days after all the alcohol I consumed last night, but I just can't believe that is what I saw on the scales!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As of today, I have lost exactly 15 pounds in 60 days!! :)
I am totally blowing that great number I saw out of the water today...I am hungover enough to want salt so I screwed myself up!!!
Breakfast (400 cal/17 fat/50 carbs/20.5 pro): 2 tbsp almond butter (170 cal/16 fat/8 carbs/9 pro), 1 slice Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (75 cal/1 fat/13 carbs/3.5 pro), & 1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro) with 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro).
Lunch (216 cal/8.5 fat/20 carbs/17.5 pro): Chef salad: 2 cups lettuce & spinach leaves (16 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/1 pro), carrot sticks (20 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/1 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), 1 tbsp Feta Cheese President (35 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/7 pro), 2 slices (1 oz) deli turkey (40 cal/.7 fat/.7 carb/7.5 pro), 2 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (50 cal/3.5 fat/5 carbs/0 pro) topped with 1 tbsp sunflower seeds (50 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/1 pro).
Snack (192.5 cal/5 fat/36.5 carbs/2.5 pro): 1/2 cup salsa (40 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/0 pro) mixed with 1 tbsp sour cream (7.5 cal/0 fat/1.5 carbs/.5 pro) & 1 tbsp mashed avocado (25 cal/2 fat/1 carbs/0 pro) with 14 Baked Tostitos (120 cal/3 fat/22 carbs/2 pro).
Dinner (1010 cal/41 fat/104 carbs/57 pro): Steve picked up Chipolte...lordy their burritos are BIG...I did a Chipolte nutritional calulator online and it estimated my burrito was 1010 calories! OMG that is crazy...but it was so good! ;)
97.5 grams of protein
Activity: I took a 20-minute morning walk around the cul-de-sac this morning before eating breakfast like "The Perfect Day of Eating" suggested. I probably won't do anything else - I am so tired from yesterday and am ready to relax and get caught up on all my shows! :)
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com:
The Perfect Day of Eating ~ Control weight and boost energy with hour-by-hour tips
9 AM: Water
You know you’re supposed to have multiple glasses a day. But it’s better to sip a little water all day long instead of chugging a giant glass when you suddenly feel parched. “If your tongue feels dry to the touch or your pee is bright yellow, you’re dehydrated,” says Alpert.
Continued tomorrow...
Day 54 ~ 1585 cal/37 fat/134 carbs
Weight: 126.4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG what an awesome way to start my busy day!!! YAY!!!! I am down 12.4 lbs as of this morning....
I am going to be super busy today so I won't have time to input any data about my meals until tomorrow! Hopefully I will keep it under control, but I am hosting a baby shower this afternoon and there will be cake and punch and other sweets to push me over the edge. Plus I will be super ready for some relaxation tonight with some good friends (and my raspberry vodka!)! :)
Breakfast (348 cal/8.5 fat/54 carbs/15.5 pro): 3 tbsp Creamy Wheat BC (120 cal/0 fat/25 carbs/4 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) & 2 tbsp dried cranberries (48 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro).
Lunch (235 cal/13 fat/14 carbs/16 pro): 1 slice Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (75 cal/1 fat/13 carbs/3.5 pro) with 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), and 1 tsp canola mayo (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro).
Snack (0): I drank my snack! haha
Dinner (300 cal/15 fat/21 carbs/21.5): 3 oz (8) carrot sticks (35 cal/0 fat/8 carbs/1 pro), 1/2 medium Green Giant red potato (55 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/1.5 pro), and 4 oz Aldi’s whole chicken cooked in the crockpot (210 cal/15 fat/0 carbs/19 pro).
I didn't have any cake because I wanted to save my calories for alcohol & I had PLENTY! Total: 702 cal/0 fat/45 carbs/0 pro
(225 cal/0 fat/15 carbs/0 pro) 1 8 oz glass of grapefruit/grape/pineapple/ginger ale punch (I am estimating the punch was 160 cal/0 fat/15 carbs/0 pro - had I thought about it, I would have just had my Sprite Zero!) & Burnett’s Raspberry Vodka 1 oz (65 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/0 pro)
(65 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/0 pro) 1 8 oz glass of Sprite Zero and Burnett’s Raspberry Vodka 1 oz (65 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/0 pro).
(412 cal/0 fat/30 carbs/0 pro) 4 8 oz glasses of Sprite Zero & UV Pink Lemonade Vodka 1.5 oz (103 cal/0 fat/7.5 carbs/0 pro) ~ I didn't know the calorie content of this vodka until the next day after looking it up online...gesh - I will stick to Burnett's!
153 grams of protein
Activity: Cleaned and hustled around during the shower! :)
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com:
The Perfect Day of Eating ~ Control weight and boost energy with hour-by-hour tips
7:30 AM: Breakfast
All of our experts loved oatmeal for breakfast. Have one-half cup of uncooked oats or a packet of instant. “Your body digests the fiber slowly, so you stay full for a couple of hours,” says Brooke Alpert, MS, RD, founder of B Nutritious, a private nutrition counseling practice in New York City. For protein, add a glass of fat-free milk, yogurt, or a hard-boiled egg. Or stir some nuts (almonds or walnuts) into your oats. For fruit, Alpert recommends one-half cup of mixed berries for vitamins and antioxidants and more fiber. You can also pour a small glass of OJ, which has nutrients like vitamin C, folate, and potassium.
Bonus Tip: Whatever you do, don’t just sip coffee all morning and wait to eat until lunch, says Alpert. “You’ll be so hungry, you won’t make healthy choices.”
Calorie Count: 300 to 400 calories.
Continued tomorrow...
I am going to be super busy today so I won't have time to input any data about my meals until tomorrow! Hopefully I will keep it under control, but I am hosting a baby shower this afternoon and there will be cake and punch and other sweets to push me over the edge. Plus I will be super ready for some relaxation tonight with some good friends (and my raspberry vodka!)! :)
Breakfast (348 cal/8.5 fat/54 carbs/15.5 pro): 3 tbsp Creamy Wheat BC (120 cal/0 fat/25 carbs/4 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) & 2 tbsp dried cranberries (48 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro).
Lunch (235 cal/13 fat/14 carbs/16 pro): 1 slice Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (75 cal/1 fat/13 carbs/3.5 pro) with 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), and 1 tsp canola mayo (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro).
Snack (0): I drank my snack! haha
Dinner (300 cal/15 fat/21 carbs/21.5): 3 oz (8) carrot sticks (35 cal/0 fat/8 carbs/1 pro), 1/2 medium Green Giant red potato (55 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/1.5 pro), and 4 oz Aldi’s whole chicken cooked in the crockpot (210 cal/15 fat/0 carbs/19 pro).
I didn't have any cake because I wanted to save my calories for alcohol & I had PLENTY! Total: 702 cal/0 fat/45 carbs/0 pro
(225 cal/0 fat/15 carbs/0 pro) 1 8 oz glass of grapefruit/grape/pineapple/ginger ale punch (I am estimating the punch was 160 cal/0 fat/15 carbs/0 pro - had I thought about it, I would have just had my Sprite Zero!) & Burnett’s Raspberry Vodka 1 oz (65 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/0 pro)
(65 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/0 pro) 1 8 oz glass of Sprite Zero and Burnett’s Raspberry Vodka 1 oz (65 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/0 pro).
(412 cal/0 fat/30 carbs/0 pro) 4 8 oz glasses of Sprite Zero & UV Pink Lemonade Vodka 1.5 oz (103 cal/0 fat/7.5 carbs/0 pro) ~ I didn't know the calorie content of this vodka until the next day after looking it up online...gesh - I will stick to Burnett's!
153 grams of protein
Activity: Cleaned and hustled around during the shower! :)
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com:
The Perfect Day of Eating ~ Control weight and boost energy with hour-by-hour tips
7:30 AM: Breakfast
All of our experts loved oatmeal for breakfast. Have one-half cup of uncooked oats or a packet of instant. “Your body digests the fiber slowly, so you stay full for a couple of hours,” says Brooke Alpert, MS, RD, founder of B Nutritious, a private nutrition counseling practice in New York City. For protein, add a glass of fat-free milk, yogurt, or a hard-boiled egg. Or stir some nuts (almonds or walnuts) into your oats. For fruit, Alpert recommends one-half cup of mixed berries for vitamins and antioxidants and more fiber. You can also pour a small glass of OJ, which has nutrients like vitamin C, folate, and potassium.
Bonus Tip: Whatever you do, don’t just sip coffee all morning and wait to eat until lunch, says Alpert. “You’ll be so hungry, you won’t make healthy choices.”
Calorie Count: 300 to 400 calories.
Continued tomorrow...
Day 53 ~ 1370 cal/66 fat/144 carbs
Weight: 127.2 ~ considering I haven't been able to do much cardio this week, I am still doing good on eating and maintaining muscle growth! :)
Today will be busy - I haven't decided if we will go to the gym. Ally was up late last night and may sleep in a bit. I am planning on driving down to RH this afternoon for a few hours and also need to get some things done around the house today to prepare for the baby shower Julie and I are hosting tomorrow...so my morning may go by too quickly to get to the gym.
Breakfast (381 cal/14 fat/54 carbs/14 pro): Cranberry hazelnut cereal ~ 1 cup Kashi Honey Puffs (120 cal/1 fat/25 carb/3 pro), 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), & 1 1/2 tbsp hazelnuts (133 cal/13 fat/4 carbs/3 pro).
Lunch (317 cal/8.5 fat/49 carbs/17.5 pro): Turkey Roll ~ 1 'Oroweat Sandwich Thins' roll (100 cal/1 fat/21 carbs/5 pro) with 2 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (40 cal/1 fat/1 carb/10 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 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) and 15 Baked Lays chips (120 cal/2 fat/23 carbs/2 pro).
Snack (240 cal/19 fat/7 carbs/12 pro): I was at Julie's & had 1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro) and 1/4 cup peanuts (160 cal/13 fat/7 carbs/6 pro).
Dinner (432 cal/24.5 fat/33.5 carbs/19.5 pro): Down at the cabin, I put 2 slices deli ham (32 cal/1 fat/1 carb/6 pro) & 1 slice American cheese (80 cal/7 fat/0 carbs/4 pro) on 1 slice Sara Lee 45 cal Wheat bread (45 cal/.5 fat/9.5 carbs/2.5 pro) and had 1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro) with 2 tbsp peanut butter (200 cal/16 fat/6 carb/7 pro).
63 grams of protein
Activity: Not much - just walked around the bottoms a bit & Jeff's place...the groin action is killing me!
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com:
The Perfect Day of Eating ~ Control weight and boost energy with hour-by-hour tips
7 AM: Short Walk
This is your ideal fat-burning window, says Koff. A light bout of cardio soon after you wake up and before you eat — a 20-minute walk with the dog, jumping jacks, or running up and down stairs in your home, etc. — taps into your body’s energy reserves. “I don’t mean a 2-hour hike or an intense 45-minute spin class on an empty stomach,” she says. The idea is to fit in some easy activity and try to eat within an hour or so of waking up.
Continued tomorrow...
Today will be busy - I haven't decided if we will go to the gym. Ally was up late last night and may sleep in a bit. I am planning on driving down to RH this afternoon for a few hours and also need to get some things done around the house today to prepare for the baby shower Julie and I are hosting tomorrow...so my morning may go by too quickly to get to the gym.
Breakfast (381 cal/14 fat/54 carbs/14 pro): Cranberry hazelnut cereal ~ 1 cup Kashi Honey Puffs (120 cal/1 fat/25 carb/3 pro), 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), & 1 1/2 tbsp hazelnuts (133 cal/13 fat/4 carbs/3 pro).
Lunch (317 cal/8.5 fat/49 carbs/17.5 pro): Turkey Roll ~ 1 'Oroweat Sandwich Thins' roll (100 cal/1 fat/21 carbs/5 pro) with 2 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (40 cal/1 fat/1 carb/10 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 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) and 15 Baked Lays chips (120 cal/2 fat/23 carbs/2 pro).
Snack (240 cal/19 fat/7 carbs/12 pro): I was at Julie's & had 1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro) and 1/4 cup peanuts (160 cal/13 fat/7 carbs/6 pro).
Dinner (432 cal/24.5 fat/33.5 carbs/19.5 pro): Down at the cabin, I put 2 slices deli ham (32 cal/1 fat/1 carb/6 pro) & 1 slice American cheese (80 cal/7 fat/0 carbs/4 pro) on 1 slice Sara Lee 45 cal Wheat bread (45 cal/.5 fat/9.5 carbs/2.5 pro) and had 1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro) with 2 tbsp peanut butter (200 cal/16 fat/6 carb/7 pro).
63 grams of protein
Activity: Not much - just walked around the bottoms a bit & Jeff's place...the groin action is killing me!
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com:
The Perfect Day of Eating ~ Control weight and boost energy with hour-by-hour tips
7 AM: Short Walk
This is your ideal fat-burning window, says Koff. A light bout of cardio soon after you wake up and before you eat — a 20-minute walk with the dog, jumping jacks, or running up and down stairs in your home, etc. — taps into your body’s energy reserves. “I don’t mean a 2-hour hike or an intense 45-minute spin class on an empty stomach,” she says. The idea is to fit in some easy activity and try to eat within an hour or so of waking up.
Continued tomorrow...
Day 52 ~ 1473 cal/48 fat/186 carbs
Weight: 127.6
What a cold, cloudy day! I am not in the mood to do much, although I will clean my house this afternoon. My groin muscle is MUCH better this morning, but I am not going to the gym. There isn't a class today and I would have just ran on the treadmill or elliptical - I don't want to aggravate this muscle again, so I am taking the day off...PLUS I am getting a much-needed massage today! Yay!!
Breakfast (335 cal/9 fat/44 carbs/14.5 pro): 1 slice Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (75 cal/1 fat/13 carbs/3.5 pro) spread with 1 tbsp peanut butter (100 cal/8 fat/3 carbs/3 pro), 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro) and 8 oz of DELICIOUS fresh strawberries (80 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/0 pro)
Lunch (449 cal/15 fat/48.5 carbs/19 pro): Mediterranean sandwich ~ One 5 oz can Great Value tuna (100 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/11 pro), 2 tsp canola mayo (22 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/0 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 pine nuts (100 cal/9 fat/3 carbs/1 pro) on 2 slices or 1 roll Oroweat Sandwich Thins (100 cal/1 fat/21 carbs/5 pro) with 15 Baked Lays chips (120 cal/2 fat/23 carbs/2 pro).
Snack (0): No snack today - I have thrown my body off because yesterday I didn't have a snack and I wanted to eat again at 9:30 p.m...and today I am doing the same thing - I am learning that my 3 p.m. snack is necessary to ensure I don't eat anything after dinner.
Dinner (409 cal/11.5 fat/52.5 carbs/23 pro): I had the exact same thing as last night (leftovers!)! :)
Pesto Pasta with chicken (270 carbs/5 fat/46.5 carbs/9 pro) topped with 2 oz baked chicken breast (50 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/10.5 pro) & 5 olives (31 cal/3 fat/1 carb/0 pro) with a small side salad (58 cal/2.5 fat/5 carbs/3.5 pro): 1/2 cup lettuce (4 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/0 pro), 1/2 slice tomato (2.5 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/0 pro), 1 tbsp Feta Cheese President (17.5 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/3.5 pro), 1 carrot stick (4 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/0 pro) and 1/2 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette (30 cal/2.5 fat/2 carbs/0 pro).
I am hormonal this week so I topped the night off with 1 tbsp Hershey’s Dark chocolate chips (70 cal/4.5 fat/9 carbs/0 pro) ~ this is roughly 35 chocolate chips!
8 p.m. 1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro) with 1 tbsp peanut butter (100 cal/8 fat/3 carbs/3 pro).
60.5 grams of protein
Activity: Cleaned my house & had a massage! It was great!
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com:
The Perfect Day of Eating ~ Control weight and boost energy with hour-by-hour tips
6:30 to 7 AM: Wake Up with Water
“Before you put coffee, tea, or food into your body, it’s best to first break your fast with a glass of water with lemon,” says Ashley Koff, RD, a nutritionist in Los Angeles and founder of ashleykoffapproved.com. When you sleep, Koff says, your body isn’t just abstaining from food but from water too. “Because many vitamins are water-soluble, having a glass before you eat will help your body better absorb nutrients from food.” The acidity of the lemon helps rebalance your digestive tract by making it alkaline, allowing “good” bacteria in your intestines to thrive and facilitate optimal nutrient absorption.
Continued tomorrow...
What a cold, cloudy day! I am not in the mood to do much, although I will clean my house this afternoon. My groin muscle is MUCH better this morning, but I am not going to the gym. There isn't a class today and I would have just ran on the treadmill or elliptical - I don't want to aggravate this muscle again, so I am taking the day off...PLUS I am getting a much-needed massage today! Yay!!
Breakfast (335 cal/9 fat/44 carbs/14.5 pro): 1 slice Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (75 cal/1 fat/13 carbs/3.5 pro) spread with 1 tbsp peanut butter (100 cal/8 fat/3 carbs/3 pro), 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro) and 8 oz of DELICIOUS fresh strawberries (80 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/0 pro)
Lunch (449 cal/15 fat/48.5 carbs/19 pro): Mediterranean sandwich ~ One 5 oz can Great Value tuna (100 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/11 pro), 2 tsp canola mayo (22 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/0 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 pine nuts (100 cal/9 fat/3 carbs/1 pro) on 2 slices or 1 roll Oroweat Sandwich Thins (100 cal/1 fat/21 carbs/5 pro) with 15 Baked Lays chips (120 cal/2 fat/23 carbs/2 pro).
Snack (0): No snack today - I have thrown my body off because yesterday I didn't have a snack and I wanted to eat again at 9:30 p.m...and today I am doing the same thing - I am learning that my 3 p.m. snack is necessary to ensure I don't eat anything after dinner.
Dinner (409 cal/11.5 fat/52.5 carbs/23 pro): I had the exact same thing as last night (leftovers!)! :)
Pesto Pasta with chicken (270 carbs/5 fat/46.5 carbs/9 pro) topped with 2 oz baked chicken breast (50 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/10.5 pro) & 5 olives (31 cal/3 fat/1 carb/0 pro) with a small side salad (58 cal/2.5 fat/5 carbs/3.5 pro): 1/2 cup lettuce (4 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/0 pro), 1/2 slice tomato (2.5 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/0 pro), 1 tbsp Feta Cheese President (17.5 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/3.5 pro), 1 carrot stick (4 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/0 pro) and 1/2 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette (30 cal/2.5 fat/2 carbs/0 pro).
I am hormonal this week so I topped the night off with 1 tbsp Hershey’s Dark chocolate chips (70 cal/4.5 fat/9 carbs/0 pro) ~ this is roughly 35 chocolate chips!
8 p.m. 1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro) with 1 tbsp peanut butter (100 cal/8 fat/3 carbs/3 pro).
60.5 grams of protein
Activity: Cleaned my house & had a massage! It was great!
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com:
The Perfect Day of Eating ~ Control weight and boost energy with hour-by-hour tips
6:30 to 7 AM: Wake Up with Water
“Before you put coffee, tea, or food into your body, it’s best to first break your fast with a glass of water with lemon,” says Ashley Koff, RD, a nutritionist in Los Angeles and founder of ashleykoffapproved.com. When you sleep, Koff says, your body isn’t just abstaining from food but from water too. “Because many vitamins are water-soluble, having a glass before you eat will help your body better absorb nutrients from food.” The acidity of the lemon helps rebalance your digestive tract by making it alkaline, allowing “good” bacteria in your intestines to thrive and facilitate optimal nutrient absorption.
Continued tomorrow...
Day 51 ~ 1371 cal/55 fat/160 carbs
Weight: 127.8 - man, my body sure gets stuck on one number and stays there consistently for a few days...
Breakfast (335 cal/19.5 fat/38 carbs/11.5 pro): 1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro), 2 tbsp almond butter (170 cal/16 fat/8 carbs/9 pro) and 1 Organic Flax Plus waffles (90 cal/3.5 fat/13 carbs/2.5 pro).
Lunch (452 cal/15 fat/53 carbs/25 pro): 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) and 1 slice Colby Jack cheese ( 80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/5 pro) on Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal/2 fat/26 carbs/7 pro) and 15 Baked Lays chips (120 cal/2 fat/23 carbs/2 pro).
Snack (175 cal/9 fat/16 carbs/6.5 pro): 1 slice Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (75 cal/1 fat/13 carbs/3.5 pro) spread with 1 tbsp peanut butter (100 cal/8 fat/3 carbs/3 pro).
Dinner (409 cal/11.5 fat/52.5 carbs/23 pro): Pesto Pasta with chicken ~ 2/3 cup Classico Sun-dried tomato pesto (240 cal/13 fat/21 carbs/8 pro) mixed with 3 cups cooked penne pasta whole wheat GV (840 cal/6 fat/165 carbs/27 pro) – this recipe (1080 cal/19 fat/ 186 carbs/35 pro) makes four 2/3 cup servings: (270 carbs/5 fat/46.5 carbs/9 pro) topped with 2 oz baked chicken breast (50 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/10.5 pro) & 5 olives (31 cal/3 fat/1 carb/0 pro) with a small side salad (58 cal/2.5 fat/5 carbs/3.5 pro): 1/2 cup lettuce (4 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/0 pro), 1/2 slice tomato (2.5 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/0 pro), 1 tbsp Feta Cheese President (17.5 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/3.5 pro), 1 carrot stick (4 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/0 pro) and 1/2 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette (30 cal/2.5 fat/2 carbs/0 pro).
66 grams of protein
Activity: I did the one-hour sculpt and tone class at the gym - and unfortunately aggravated the groin muscle I pulled a few days ago...oh lordy it hurts! I may take tomorrow off - the dr said it will take 3-4 weeks for it to feel better and 6-8 before it is healed...GREAT!
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com:
The Perfect Day of Eating ~ Control weight and boost energy with hour-by-hour tips
1) Have a meal or small snack every 3 to 4 hours. This fuels your metabolism and helps prevent binges and blood sugar crashes.
2) Combine protein (meat, fish, beans, nuts, eggs, dairy) and fiber (whole grains, fruits, vegetables) at every meal. When eaten together, these foods take longer to digest than simpler carbohydrates, so you stay fuller, longer.
3) Get up, move around, and drink water often. This daily meal plan has a wide range of calories (from about 1,550 to 2,100); if you’re active you can go toward the higher end of the range. (Use our calorie counter to see how many you need based on your age, weight, and activity level).
Finally, remember that even the “perfect day” isn’t perfect if you eat the same thing over and over again. Use the principles outlined here to mix and match your own delicious, healthy meals.
By: Lauren Gelman
Continued tomorrow...
Breakfast (335 cal/19.5 fat/38 carbs/11.5 pro): 1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro), 2 tbsp almond butter (170 cal/16 fat/8 carbs/9 pro) and 1 Organic Flax Plus waffles (90 cal/3.5 fat/13 carbs/2.5 pro).
Lunch (452 cal/15 fat/53 carbs/25 pro): 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) and 1 slice Colby Jack cheese ( 80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/5 pro) on Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal/2 fat/26 carbs/7 pro) and 15 Baked Lays chips (120 cal/2 fat/23 carbs/2 pro).
Snack (175 cal/9 fat/16 carbs/6.5 pro): 1 slice Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (75 cal/1 fat/13 carbs/3.5 pro) spread with 1 tbsp peanut butter (100 cal/8 fat/3 carbs/3 pro).
Dinner (409 cal/11.5 fat/52.5 carbs/23 pro): Pesto Pasta with chicken ~ 2/3 cup Classico Sun-dried tomato pesto (240 cal/13 fat/21 carbs/8 pro) mixed with 3 cups cooked penne pasta whole wheat GV (840 cal/6 fat/165 carbs/27 pro) – this recipe (1080 cal/19 fat/ 186 carbs/35 pro) makes four 2/3 cup servings: (270 carbs/5 fat/46.5 carbs/9 pro) topped with 2 oz baked chicken breast (50 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/10.5 pro) & 5 olives (31 cal/3 fat/1 carb/0 pro) with a small side salad (58 cal/2.5 fat/5 carbs/3.5 pro): 1/2 cup lettuce (4 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/0 pro), 1/2 slice tomato (2.5 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/0 pro), 1 tbsp Feta Cheese President (17.5 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/3.5 pro), 1 carrot stick (4 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/0 pro) and 1/2 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette (30 cal/2.5 fat/2 carbs/0 pro).
66 grams of protein
Activity: I did the one-hour sculpt and tone class at the gym - and unfortunately aggravated the groin muscle I pulled a few days ago...oh lordy it hurts! I may take tomorrow off - the dr said it will take 3-4 weeks for it to feel better and 6-8 before it is healed...GREAT!
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com:
The Perfect Day of Eating ~ Control weight and boost energy with hour-by-hour tips
1) Have a meal or small snack every 3 to 4 hours. This fuels your metabolism and helps prevent binges and blood sugar crashes.
2) Combine protein (meat, fish, beans, nuts, eggs, dairy) and fiber (whole grains, fruits, vegetables) at every meal. When eaten together, these foods take longer to digest than simpler carbohydrates, so you stay fuller, longer.
3) Get up, move around, and drink water often. This daily meal plan has a wide range of calories (from about 1,550 to 2,100); if you’re active you can go toward the higher end of the range. (Use our calorie counter to see how many you need based on your age, weight, and activity level).
Finally, remember that even the “perfect day” isn’t perfect if you eat the same thing over and over again. Use the principles outlined here to mix and match your own delicious, healthy meals.
By: Lauren Gelman
Continued tomorrow...
Day 50 ~ 1340 cal/34 fat/161 carbs
Weight: 127.8
We are having some company over today for a play date so I probably won't log in any more info until this afternoon.
Breakfast (425 cal/5.5 fat/58.5 carbs/16.5 pro): 1 cup Kashi Honey Puffs with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal/1 fat/37 carbs/11 pro) and 1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro) with 1 1/2 tbsp peanut butter (150 cal/12 fat/4.5 carbs/5.5 pro).
Lunch (452 cal/15 fat/53 carbs/25 pro): 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) and 1 slice Colby Jack cheese ( 80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/5 pro) on Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal/2 fat/26 carbs/7 pro) and 15 Baked Lays chips (120 cal/2 fat/23 carbs/2 pro).
Snack (0): NO snack today - My company stayed till almost 4 o'clock so I just skipped my snack and had a larger dinner.
Dinner (411 cal/13.5 fat/49 carbs/28.5 pro): Turkey tortillas ~ I mixed together 1/2 cup chopped red pepper (23 cal/0 fat/4.5 carbs/.75 pro), 1/2 cup chopped green pepper (15 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/0 pro), 1 12.5 oz can Turkey Breast Members Mark (350 cal/7 fat/0 carbs/77 pro) mixed with 1/4 cup salsa (20 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/0 pro) makes four 1/2 cup servings (408 cal/7 fat/13.5 carbs/78 pro). I had 1/2 cup meat mixture (102 cal/2 fat/4 carbs/19.5 pro)on 1 whole wheat tortilla (130 calories/2 fat/25 carbs/4 pro) with 2 tbsp salsa (10 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/0 pro), 2 tbsp shredded cheese (42 cal/3.5 fat/0 carbs/2.5 pro), 2 tbsp sour cream (15 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/1 pro), 2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal/4.5 fat/2.5 carbs/.5 pro), 1 lettuce leaf (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro) and 7 Baked Tostitos (60 cal/1.5 fat/11 carbs/1 pro).
70 grams of protein
Activity: I did my one-hour step aerobics class at the gym.
Tip of the day from Prevention magazine April 2010:
Be sure to pick products with zero trans fat or low saturated fat – women on a 1,600-calorie diet need no more than 13 grams daily.
We are having some company over today for a play date so I probably won't log in any more info until this afternoon.
Breakfast (425 cal/5.5 fat/58.5 carbs/16.5 pro): 1 cup Kashi Honey Puffs with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal/1 fat/37 carbs/11 pro) and 1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro) with 1 1/2 tbsp peanut butter (150 cal/12 fat/4.5 carbs/5.5 pro).
Lunch (452 cal/15 fat/53 carbs/25 pro): 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) and 1 slice Colby Jack cheese ( 80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/5 pro) on Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal/2 fat/26 carbs/7 pro) and 15 Baked Lays chips (120 cal/2 fat/23 carbs/2 pro).
Snack (0): NO snack today - My company stayed till almost 4 o'clock so I just skipped my snack and had a larger dinner.
Dinner (411 cal/13.5 fat/49 carbs/28.5 pro): Turkey tortillas ~ I mixed together 1/2 cup chopped red pepper (23 cal/0 fat/4.5 carbs/.75 pro), 1/2 cup chopped green pepper (15 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/0 pro), 1 12.5 oz can Turkey Breast Members Mark (350 cal/7 fat/0 carbs/77 pro) mixed with 1/4 cup salsa (20 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/0 pro) makes four 1/2 cup servings (408 cal/7 fat/13.5 carbs/78 pro). I had 1/2 cup meat mixture (102 cal/2 fat/4 carbs/19.5 pro)on 1 whole wheat tortilla (130 calories/2 fat/25 carbs/4 pro) with 2 tbsp salsa (10 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/0 pro), 2 tbsp shredded cheese (42 cal/3.5 fat/0 carbs/2.5 pro), 2 tbsp sour cream (15 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/1 pro), 2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal/4.5 fat/2.5 carbs/.5 pro), 1 lettuce leaf (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro) and 7 Baked Tostitos (60 cal/1.5 fat/11 carbs/1 pro).
70 grams of protein
Activity: I did my one-hour step aerobics class at the gym.
Tip of the day from Prevention magazine April 2010:
Be sure to pick products with zero trans fat or low saturated fat – women on a 1,600-calorie diet need no more than 13 grams daily.
Day 49 ~ 1289 cal/36 fat/147 carbs
Weight: 127.8
Breakfast (278 cal/0 fat/62 carbs/10 pro): 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), 1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro) and 2 tbsp dried cranberries (48 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro).
Lunch (349 cal/14 fat/30 carbs/26 pro): We packed our lunch for the gym, so I took 1 Luna Lemon Zest bar (180 cal/5 fat/27 carb/9 pro) and 1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro), 2 lettuce leaves (4 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/.2 pro), and 1 tbsp mashed avocado (25 cal/2.25 fat/1.25 carbs/.25 pro) wrapped in 3 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (60 cal/1 fat/1 carb/11 pro).
Snack (262 cal/15 fat/25.5 carbs/6.5 pro): 1/2 pita (80 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/3 pro) & 8 red pepper slivers (12 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/0 pro) with 2 tbsp hummas (70 cal/6 fat/4 carbs/2 pro) topped with 1 tbsp pine nuts (100 cal/9 fat/2.5 carbs/1.5 pro).
Dinner (400 cal/7 fat/30 carbs/25 pro): I had the WEIRDEST dinner tonight - Josh came home unexpectedly so that always throws off my dinner plans (I do more salads and easy meals when he isn't around). I had some venison steak thawed so I steamed some rice & cooked the steak in soy sauce & sesame oil along with some frozen veggies. It was pretty blah - I also had some leftover chili I heated up for Josh and Steve, and I had 1/4 cup of it, but it was awful. My stomach is already upset from it! I have decided that frozen vegetables are not good - I am too used to the fresh stuff now! :)
This is an estimate:
Chili (100 cal/4 fat/0 carbs/10 pro)
1/2 cup cooked brown rice (113 cal/1 fat/26 carbs/2 pro)
1/5 oz venison steak with soy sauce & oil (90 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/12 pro)
1 cup Birds Eye Normandy Blend veggies (25 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/1 pro)
67 grams of protein
Activity: We went to the gym today. I did 35 minutes on the elliptical and 10 minutes on the treadmill, one hour of yoga and swam for 30 minutes (the water was tooo cold today so I couldn't last any longer).
Tip of the day from Prevention magazine April 2010:
Like raisins in your cereal? Add your own. In a recent university of Illinois at Chicago study, participants who ate bran cereal topped with fresh raisins developed significantly less dental plaque acidity, a risk factor for tooth decay, than those who ate store-bought raisin bran. When sugar is added to the in-cereal fruit, it may cause bacteria to stick to teeth. Add fresh raisins to breakfast grains to save your smile & calories!
Breakfast (278 cal/0 fat/62 carbs/10 pro): 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), 1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro) and 2 tbsp dried cranberries (48 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro).
Lunch (349 cal/14 fat/30 carbs/26 pro): We packed our lunch for the gym, so I took 1 Luna Lemon Zest bar (180 cal/5 fat/27 carb/9 pro) and 1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro), 2 lettuce leaves (4 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/.2 pro), and 1 tbsp mashed avocado (25 cal/2.25 fat/1.25 carbs/.25 pro) wrapped in 3 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (60 cal/1 fat/1 carb/11 pro).
Snack (262 cal/15 fat/25.5 carbs/6.5 pro): 1/2 pita (80 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/3 pro) & 8 red pepper slivers (12 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/0 pro) with 2 tbsp hummas (70 cal/6 fat/4 carbs/2 pro) topped with 1 tbsp pine nuts (100 cal/9 fat/2.5 carbs/1.5 pro).
Dinner (400 cal/7 fat/30 carbs/25 pro): I had the WEIRDEST dinner tonight - Josh came home unexpectedly so that always throws off my dinner plans (I do more salads and easy meals when he isn't around). I had some venison steak thawed so I steamed some rice & cooked the steak in soy sauce & sesame oil along with some frozen veggies. It was pretty blah - I also had some leftover chili I heated up for Josh and Steve, and I had 1/4 cup of it, but it was awful. My stomach is already upset from it! I have decided that frozen vegetables are not good - I am too used to the fresh stuff now! :)
This is an estimate:
Chili (100 cal/4 fat/0 carbs/10 pro)
1/2 cup cooked brown rice (113 cal/1 fat/26 carbs/2 pro)
1/5 oz venison steak with soy sauce & oil (90 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/12 pro)
1 cup Birds Eye Normandy Blend veggies (25 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/1 pro)
67 grams of protein
Activity: We went to the gym today. I did 35 minutes on the elliptical and 10 minutes on the treadmill, one hour of yoga and swam for 30 minutes (the water was tooo cold today so I couldn't last any longer).
Tip of the day from Prevention magazine April 2010:
Like raisins in your cereal? Add your own. In a recent university of Illinois at Chicago study, participants who ate bran cereal topped with fresh raisins developed significantly less dental plaque acidity, a risk factor for tooth decay, than those who ate store-bought raisin bran. When sugar is added to the in-cereal fruit, it may cause bacteria to stick to teeth. Add fresh raisins to breakfast grains to save your smile & calories!
Day 48 ~ 1729 cal/58 fat/182 carbs
Weight: Still at 127.2!!! I am so excited...this means I should see 126 in the near future....I am done complaining about the fluctuations...I know now that I have been losing weight & gaining muscle at the same time which may cause the numbers to decrease slowly, but at least they are going down! woo-hoo!
It is a snowy mess here today so I think Steve and I will work out together downstairs this afternoon.
Breakfast (415 cal/12 fat/58.5 carbs/15.5 pro): 1 cup Erewhon Crispy Brown Rice with 1 cup fat-free milk (190 cal/0 fat/37 carbs/10 pro) with 1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro) & 1 1/2 tbsp peanut butter (150 cal/12 fat/4.5 carbs/5.5 pro). This cereal was almost worse than cream of wheat. I was hoping to find some alternative organic cereal, but it isn't really that good...
Lunch (387 cal/9.5 fat/53 carbs/21 pro): Turkey sandwich ~ 3 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (60 cal/0.5 fat/0 carbs/11 pro), 1/4 cup lettuce (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro) and 2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal/4.5 fat/2.5 carbs/.5 pro) on Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal/2 fat/26 carbs/7 pro) and 15 Baked Lays chips (120 cal/2 fat/23 carbs/2 pro).
Snack (460 cal/14 fat/45 carbs/42 pro): I bought some new Luna bars and they are tasty! 1 Luna Blueberry Bliss bar (180 cal/5 fat/27 carbs/8 pro) with 1 scoop Whey Protein with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal/2 fat/15 carbs/31 pro) & 12 almonds (80 cal/7 fat/3 carbs/3 pro).
Dinner (467 cal/22 fat/24 carbs/41.5 pro): Chef salad: 2 cups romaine lettuce (16 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/1 pro), 5 carrot sticks (20 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/.5 pro), 4 oz Oven roasted diced chicken breast (147 cal/3 fat/3 carbs/27 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), 1 slice Market Pantry turkey bacon (35 cal/3 fat/1 carb/2 pro), 1/2 egg Goldhen Aldis (35 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/3 pro), 1 tbsp Feta Cheese President (35 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/7 pro), 5 cucumber slices (4 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 2 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette (120 cal/10 fat/8 carbs/0 pro) with 1 tbsp sunflower seeds (50 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/1 pro) on top.
120 grams of protein
Activity: I had a GREAT one-hour workout here at the house ~ I did three 20-minute circuits incorporating all major muscle groups (biceps, triceps, shoulders, back, abs, legs & one-minute cardio intervals).
Tip of the day from Prevention magazine April 2010:
A sure way to derail a diet is to treat weekends like holidays, say researchers. They found most people eat more on Saturdays and Sundays than on weekdays, with some taking in an average of 411 extra calories each day – enough to gain 12 pounds in a year. People consider the weekend a time to unwind and indulge, say researchers. To avoid this weight trap, eat modest portions of your favorite food, and up your activity by walking instead of driving to run errands, suggest cognitive therapist Judith S. Beck, PhD.
It is a snowy mess here today so I think Steve and I will work out together downstairs this afternoon.
Breakfast (415 cal/12 fat/58.5 carbs/15.5 pro): 1 cup Erewhon Crispy Brown Rice with 1 cup fat-free milk (190 cal/0 fat/37 carbs/10 pro) with 1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro) & 1 1/2 tbsp peanut butter (150 cal/12 fat/4.5 carbs/5.5 pro). This cereal was almost worse than cream of wheat. I was hoping to find some alternative organic cereal, but it isn't really that good...
Lunch (387 cal/9.5 fat/53 carbs/21 pro): Turkey sandwich ~ 3 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (60 cal/0.5 fat/0 carbs/11 pro), 1/4 cup lettuce (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro) and 2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal/4.5 fat/2.5 carbs/.5 pro) on Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal/2 fat/26 carbs/7 pro) and 15 Baked Lays chips (120 cal/2 fat/23 carbs/2 pro).
Snack (460 cal/14 fat/45 carbs/42 pro): I bought some new Luna bars and they are tasty! 1 Luna Blueberry Bliss bar (180 cal/5 fat/27 carbs/8 pro) with 1 scoop Whey Protein with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal/2 fat/15 carbs/31 pro) & 12 almonds (80 cal/7 fat/3 carbs/3 pro).
Dinner (467 cal/22 fat/24 carbs/41.5 pro): Chef salad: 2 cups romaine lettuce (16 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/1 pro), 5 carrot sticks (20 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/.5 pro), 4 oz Oven roasted diced chicken breast (147 cal/3 fat/3 carbs/27 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), 1 slice Market Pantry turkey bacon (35 cal/3 fat/1 carb/2 pro), 1/2 egg Goldhen Aldis (35 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/3 pro), 1 tbsp Feta Cheese President (35 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/7 pro), 5 cucumber slices (4 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 2 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette (120 cal/10 fat/8 carbs/0 pro) with 1 tbsp sunflower seeds (50 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/1 pro) on top.
120 grams of protein
Activity: I had a GREAT one-hour workout here at the house ~ I did three 20-minute circuits incorporating all major muscle groups (biceps, triceps, shoulders, back, abs, legs & one-minute cardio intervals).
Tip of the day from Prevention magazine April 2010:
A sure way to derail a diet is to treat weekends like holidays, say researchers. They found most people eat more on Saturdays and Sundays than on weekdays, with some taking in an average of 411 extra calories each day – enough to gain 12 pounds in a year. People consider the weekend a time to unwind and indulge, say researchers. To avoid this weight trap, eat modest portions of your favorite food, and up your activity by walking instead of driving to run errands, suggest cognitive therapist Judith S. Beck, PhD.
Day 47 ~ 1229 cal/32 fat/135 carbs
Weight: I forgot to weigh myself this morning - it was cold and I got all my heavy sweats on and ate breakfast before I even thought about it! I am doing another day of the Jumpstart to flush out my system - I think this is a really good idea for me....three regular days of 1600-calories and then one day of 1200-calories.
Breakfast (370 cal/8.5 fat/50 carbs/15 pro): 3 tbsp Creamy Wheat BC (120 cal/0 fat/25 carbs/4 pro), 2 tbsp sunflower seeds (100 cal/8.5 fat/4 carbs/3.5 pro), 2 tbsp raisins GV (70 cal/0 fat/15 carbs/.5 pro), & 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro).
Lunch (262 cal/7 fat/21 carbs/19 pro): One 5 oz can Great Value tuna (100 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/11 pro), 1 cup steamed carrot sticks 7 oz (82 cal/0 fat/21 carbs/2 pro), & 1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro).
Snack (262 cal/2 fat/45 carbs/19 pro): 1 cup frozen blueberries (70 cal/1 fat/17 carbs/0 pro) blended with 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro) & 1 6 oz Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla yogurt (80 cal/0 fat/15 carbs/5 pro) ~ the yogurt isn't supposed to be in the smoothie, but I needed it to have a little more flavor & calories. I was also craving some meat and had 2 slices deli ham (32 cal/1 fat/1 carb/6 pro).
Dinner (295 cal/11.5 fat/15 carbs/29 pro): The jumpstart calls for tilapia, but I didn't have any left so I made some tuna steaks. BUT I might have messed up a bit by adding soy sauce to marinate the steaks in...it is high in sodium, which causes bloating - which is exactly what I am working against today! :) Oh well, it should be fine - I am marinating 12 ounces in 2 tbsp, so it isn't much. The tuna steaks marinated for an hour in 2 tbsp soy sauce (30 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/4 pro) mixed with 1 tbsp sesame seed oil (130 cal/14 fat/0 carbs/0 pro) & 2 tbsp white cooking wine (20 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/0 pro) topped with a tbsp of fresh cilantro. Before putting them in the oven, I wrapped them lightly in foil & sprinkled sesame seeds on top. I baked them at 450 degrees for 15 minutes & garnished them with a lemon slice. I had a 4 oz tuna steak (140 cal/1.5 fat/4 carbs/25 pro) cooked with 1/3 third of the marinade (60 cal/5 fat/2 carbs/1 pro) with 1 cup mushrooms (15 cal/0 fat/2 carbs/2 pro) sautéed in 1 tsp olive oil BC (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), and 1 cup whole green beans (40 cal/0 fat/7 carbs/1 pro).
I couldn't resist having 8 chocolate chips (40 cal/3 fat/4 carbs/.5 pro)...I don't get the required MUFA on jumpstart days, and I sure can tell the difference. My MUFA's help keep me feeling full...even after a big dinner, I still feel hungry! :)
82 grams of protein
Activity: 11 minute abs & back video with Amy Dixon & 30 minute cardio video with Leslie Sansone.
Tip of the day: (continued)
5. Where you put your scale matters ~ In most cases, your bathroom floor will work just fine, but if the floor is textured or the grout creates an uneven surface, the readout might be off. Bath mats or carpet of any thickness can absorb some of your weight.
Tip: Weigh yourself in the same spot every day. Even if it’s off by a few pounds, you’ll still be able to see changes over time. For the most accurate reading, place your scale on a bare floor that’s hard, flat, and level. You can test the scale’s accuracy by weighing an object that you know the weight of—like a dumbbell.
Breakfast (370 cal/8.5 fat/50 carbs/15 pro): 3 tbsp Creamy Wheat BC (120 cal/0 fat/25 carbs/4 pro), 2 tbsp sunflower seeds (100 cal/8.5 fat/4 carbs/3.5 pro), 2 tbsp raisins GV (70 cal/0 fat/15 carbs/.5 pro), & 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro).
Lunch (262 cal/7 fat/21 carbs/19 pro): One 5 oz can Great Value tuna (100 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/11 pro), 1 cup steamed carrot sticks 7 oz (82 cal/0 fat/21 carbs/2 pro), & 1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro).
Snack (262 cal/2 fat/45 carbs/19 pro): 1 cup frozen blueberries (70 cal/1 fat/17 carbs/0 pro) blended with 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro) & 1 6 oz Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla yogurt (80 cal/0 fat/15 carbs/5 pro) ~ the yogurt isn't supposed to be in the smoothie, but I needed it to have a little more flavor & calories. I was also craving some meat and had 2 slices deli ham (32 cal/1 fat/1 carb/6 pro).
Dinner (295 cal/11.5 fat/15 carbs/29 pro): The jumpstart calls for tilapia, but I didn't have any left so I made some tuna steaks. BUT I might have messed up a bit by adding soy sauce to marinate the steaks in...it is high in sodium, which causes bloating - which is exactly what I am working against today! :) Oh well, it should be fine - I am marinating 12 ounces in 2 tbsp, so it isn't much. The tuna steaks marinated for an hour in 2 tbsp soy sauce (30 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/4 pro) mixed with 1 tbsp sesame seed oil (130 cal/14 fat/0 carbs/0 pro) & 2 tbsp white cooking wine (20 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/0 pro) topped with a tbsp of fresh cilantro. Before putting them in the oven, I wrapped them lightly in foil & sprinkled sesame seeds on top. I baked them at 450 degrees for 15 minutes & garnished them with a lemon slice. I had a 4 oz tuna steak (140 cal/1.5 fat/4 carbs/25 pro) cooked with 1/3 third of the marinade (60 cal/5 fat/2 carbs/1 pro) with 1 cup mushrooms (15 cal/0 fat/2 carbs/2 pro) sautéed in 1 tsp olive oil BC (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), and 1 cup whole green beans (40 cal/0 fat/7 carbs/1 pro).
I couldn't resist having 8 chocolate chips (40 cal/3 fat/4 carbs/.5 pro)...I don't get the required MUFA on jumpstart days, and I sure can tell the difference. My MUFA's help keep me feeling full...even after a big dinner, I still feel hungry! :)
82 grams of protein
Activity: 11 minute abs & back video with Amy Dixon & 30 minute cardio video with Leslie Sansone.
Tip of the day: (continued)
5. Where you put your scale matters ~ In most cases, your bathroom floor will work just fine, but if the floor is textured or the grout creates an uneven surface, the readout might be off. Bath mats or carpet of any thickness can absorb some of your weight.
Tip: Weigh yourself in the same spot every day. Even if it’s off by a few pounds, you’ll still be able to see changes over time. For the most accurate reading, place your scale on a bare floor that’s hard, flat, and level. You can test the scale’s accuracy by weighing an object that you know the weight of—like a dumbbell.
Day 46 ~ 1460 cal/49 fat/212 carbs
Weight: Didn't weigh in this morning - I was at mom's house sleeping off my hangover!
Breakfast (465 cal/17 fat/58 carbs/17 pro): 1 cup MultiGrain Cheerios with 1 cup fat-free milk (190 cal/1 fat/35 carbs/10 pro) and 1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carbs/0 pro) with 2 tbsp peanut butter (200 cal/16 fat/6 carbs/7 pro).
Lunch (315 cal/14 fat/12 carbs/26.5 pro): 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro) and 2 cheese sticks (160 cal/12 fat/0 carbs/12 pro) wrapped in 5 slices oven roasted deli turkey (75 cal/.5 fat/0 carbs/13 pro) with 7 Kashi whole wheat crackers (75 cal/1.5 fat/11 carb/1.5 pro).
Snack (250 cal/5.5 fat/37 carbs/14.5 pro): 1/2 cup frozen blueberries (35 cal/.5 fat/8.5 carbs/0 pro), 1/2 cup strawberries (25 cal/0 fat/6.5 carbs/0 pro), 1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/4 pro) blended with 3 oz Yoplait Light Strawberry yogurt (50 cal/0 fat/9.5 carbs/2.5 pro). I fixed ally some chicken strips and had one (100 cal/5 fat/6.5 carbs/8 pro) - I am craving carbs and grease today, thanks to my gizzilion drinks last night!
Dinner (430 cal/12.5 fat/56 carbs/30 pro): 1/2 cup salsa (40 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/0 pro), 14 Baked Tostitos (120 cal/3 fat/22 carbs/2 pro) and a chicken sandwich ~ 4 oz baked chicken breast (100 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/21 pro) on 1/2 Oroweat Whole Wheat bun (90 cal/1.5 fat/16 carbs/4.5 pro) & topped with 2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal/4.5 fat/2.5 carbs/.5 pro), 1/2 cup lettuce (4 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/.2 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro) & 2 tsp parmesan cheese (20 cal/1.5 fat/0 carbs/2 pro).
88 grams of protein
Activity: None today - sitting in the sun relaxing! :)
Tip of the day: (continued)
4. Muscle gains indicate progress!!!!!
In a recent study, women in their mid-50s followed a 12-week cycling routine while eating a diet designed to maintain their weight. The result: One 56-year-old dropped two sizes with only a 1-pound loss, thanks to a 7% drop in body fat. She replaced about 4 pounds of fat with 4 pounds of muscle—pound for pound, muscle is firmer and denser, and it takes up about one-third the space of fat. But don’t blame muscle for a stuck scale. It actually takes about a month of strength-training to add a single pound of muscle.
Tip: Track other markers like the size of your waist and thighs with a tape measure, how your clothes fit, or how much energy you have—and celebrate those successes.
Continued tomorrow...
Breakfast (465 cal/17 fat/58 carbs/17 pro): 1 cup MultiGrain Cheerios with 1 cup fat-free milk (190 cal/1 fat/35 carbs/10 pro) and 1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carbs/0 pro) with 2 tbsp peanut butter (200 cal/16 fat/6 carbs/7 pro).
Lunch (315 cal/14 fat/12 carbs/26.5 pro): 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro) and 2 cheese sticks (160 cal/12 fat/0 carbs/12 pro) wrapped in 5 slices oven roasted deli turkey (75 cal/.5 fat/0 carbs/13 pro) with 7 Kashi whole wheat crackers (75 cal/1.5 fat/11 carb/1.5 pro).
Snack (250 cal/5.5 fat/37 carbs/14.5 pro): 1/2 cup frozen blueberries (35 cal/.5 fat/8.5 carbs/0 pro), 1/2 cup strawberries (25 cal/0 fat/6.5 carbs/0 pro), 1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/4 pro) blended with 3 oz Yoplait Light Strawberry yogurt (50 cal/0 fat/9.5 carbs/2.5 pro). I fixed ally some chicken strips and had one (100 cal/5 fat/6.5 carbs/8 pro) - I am craving carbs and grease today, thanks to my gizzilion drinks last night!
Dinner (430 cal/12.5 fat/56 carbs/30 pro): 1/2 cup salsa (40 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/0 pro), 14 Baked Tostitos (120 cal/3 fat/22 carbs/2 pro) and a chicken sandwich ~ 4 oz baked chicken breast (100 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/21 pro) on 1/2 Oroweat Whole Wheat bun (90 cal/1.5 fat/16 carbs/4.5 pro) & topped with 2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal/4.5 fat/2.5 carbs/.5 pro), 1/2 cup lettuce (4 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/.2 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro) & 2 tsp parmesan cheese (20 cal/1.5 fat/0 carbs/2 pro).
88 grams of protein
Activity: None today - sitting in the sun relaxing! :)
Tip of the day: (continued)
4. Muscle gains indicate progress!!!!!
In a recent study, women in their mid-50s followed a 12-week cycling routine while eating a diet designed to maintain their weight. The result: One 56-year-old dropped two sizes with only a 1-pound loss, thanks to a 7% drop in body fat. She replaced about 4 pounds of fat with 4 pounds of muscle—pound for pound, muscle is firmer and denser, and it takes up about one-third the space of fat. But don’t blame muscle for a stuck scale. It actually takes about a month of strength-training to add a single pound of muscle.
Tip: Track other markers like the size of your waist and thighs with a tape measure, how your clothes fit, or how much energy you have—and celebrate those successes.
Continued tomorrow...
Day 45 ~ 1470 cal/127.2 lbs
Weight: 127.2 again!! woot-woot!!! I am back on the strict 1200 jumpstart for a day...it is truly amazing how this four-day anti-bloat diet really works. I even woke up feeling slimmer today!! :)
Breakfast (350 cal/8.5 fat/50 carbs/15 pro): 1 package cream of wheat (100 cal/0 fat/19 carbs/3 pro), 2 tbsp sunflower seeds (100 cal/8.5 fat/4 carbs/3.5 pro), 2 tbsp raisins GV (70 cal/0 fat/15 carbs/.5 pro), & 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro).
Lunch (185 cal/6 fat/4.5 carbs/25 pro): 5 slices (3 oz) deli chicken (90 cal/0 fat/1.5 carbs/18 pro), 1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro), 4 oz grape tomatoes (15 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/1 pro) and sassy water.
Snack (265 cal/15 fat/25 carbs/8 pro): 1 cup strawberries (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro) blended with 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro) and 1 tbsp flax oil (135 cal/15 fat/0 carbs/0 pro).
Dinner (190 cal/6 fat/9 carbs/24 pro): 4 oz (one piece) tilapia seasoned with Mrs. Dash (95 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/21 pro), 1 cup mushrooms (15 cal/0 fat/2 carbs/2 pro) sautéed in 1 tsp olive oil BC (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), and 1 cup whole green beans (40 cal/0 fat/7 carbs/1 pro).
74 grams of protein/36 fat/103 carbs
Activity: Whew I sweat it out at the gym today - 40 minutes on the elliptical burning 375 calories & another 20 minutes running/walking burning another 125 calories! BUT tonight I am going to screw it all up again by having a drink with my awesome sister! I can't wait to see her!
Wow I drank wayyyyyyyyyyy too much tonight:
4 Burnett’s Raspberry Vodka 1 oz (260 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/0 pro) & 2 12 oz bottles Bud Light (220 cal/0 fat/14 carbs/2 pro).
Tip of the day: (continued)
3. Don’t sweat fluctuations (Good to know!!) ~ The biggest culprit is water (and water in the food you eat). Day-to-day fluctuations can be the result of eating a high-sodium meal or your level of hydration, while your menstrual cycle can cause changes all month long.
Tip: Weigh yourself once, first thing in the morning after going to the bathroom and getting undressed to avoid confounding factors like water weight and clothing. Track your results, and focus on the pattern over time. The number may go up and down from one day to the next, but the overall direction month to month should be down if you’re trying to lose weight. If you see an upward trend, it’s time to take action.
Continued tomorrow...
Breakfast (350 cal/8.5 fat/50 carbs/15 pro): 1 package cream of wheat (100 cal/0 fat/19 carbs/3 pro), 2 tbsp sunflower seeds (100 cal/8.5 fat/4 carbs/3.5 pro), 2 tbsp raisins GV (70 cal/0 fat/15 carbs/.5 pro), & 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro).
Lunch (185 cal/6 fat/4.5 carbs/25 pro): 5 slices (3 oz) deli chicken (90 cal/0 fat/1.5 carbs/18 pro), 1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro), 4 oz grape tomatoes (15 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/1 pro) and sassy water.
Snack (265 cal/15 fat/25 carbs/8 pro): 1 cup strawberries (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro) blended with 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro) and 1 tbsp flax oil (135 cal/15 fat/0 carbs/0 pro).
Dinner (190 cal/6 fat/9 carbs/24 pro): 4 oz (one piece) tilapia seasoned with Mrs. Dash (95 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/21 pro), 1 cup mushrooms (15 cal/0 fat/2 carbs/2 pro) sautéed in 1 tsp olive oil BC (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), and 1 cup whole green beans (40 cal/0 fat/7 carbs/1 pro).
74 grams of protein/36 fat/103 carbs
Activity: Whew I sweat it out at the gym today - 40 minutes on the elliptical burning 375 calories & another 20 minutes running/walking burning another 125 calories! BUT tonight I am going to screw it all up again by having a drink with my awesome sister! I can't wait to see her!
Wow I drank wayyyyyyyyyyy too much tonight:
4 Burnett’s Raspberry Vodka 1 oz (260 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/0 pro) & 2 12 oz bottles Bud Light (220 cal/0 fat/14 carbs/2 pro).
Tip of the day: (continued)
3. Don’t sweat fluctuations (Good to know!!) ~ The biggest culprit is water (and water in the food you eat). Day-to-day fluctuations can be the result of eating a high-sodium meal or your level of hydration, while your menstrual cycle can cause changes all month long.
Tip: Weigh yourself once, first thing in the morning after going to the bathroom and getting undressed to avoid confounding factors like water weight and clothing. Track your results, and focus on the pattern over time. The number may go up and down from one day to the next, but the overall direction month to month should be down if you’re trying to lose weight. If you see an upward trend, it’s time to take action.
Continued tomorrow...
Day 44 ~ 1349 cal/46 fat/127 carbs
Weight: 127.2 VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Haha
I did DAY 1 of the jumpstart yesterday and it paid off! I am doing parts of DAY 2 today - I have read that it isn't good to go below 1200 when I am burning as many calories as I do in a day - I don't want my body to start burning my hard-earned muscle for energy. My goal today is to consume 1400 calories and still drink the required sassy water.
Breakfast (405 cal/16 fat/56 carbs/11 pro): 2 Organic Flax Plus waffles (180 cal/7 fat/26 carbs/5 pro) topped with 1 tsp agave nectar (20 cal/0 fat/5 carbs/0 pro), 2 tbsp walnuts (90 cal/9 fat/2 carbs/2 pro), & 1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carbs/0 pro) and 1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/4 pro).
Lunch (407 cal/21.5 fat/15.5 carbs/21 pro): One 5 oz can Great Value tuna (100 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/11 pro) mixed with 1 tsp canola mayo (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro) & 1 tbsp pine nuts (100 cal/9 fat/2.5 carbs/1.5 pro) with 7 Kashi whole wheat crackers (75 cal/1.5 fat/11 carb/1.5 pro), 3 oz grape tomatoes (12 cal/0 fat/2 carbs/1 pro), and 1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro).
Snack (): No snack today - ran errands...
Dinner (355 cal/8.5 fat/35 carbs/38 pro): 6 oz baked chicken breast (150 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/32 pro) & 1 medium Green Giant red potato (110 cal/0 fat/26 carbs/3 pro) baked with 1 tsp olive oil BC (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro) and sprinkled with Mrs. Dash seasoning & 2 tsp parmesan cheese (20 cal/1.5 fat/0 carbs/2 pro), and 3 oz (8) carrot sticks (35 cal/0 fat/9 carbs/1 pro).
To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, I had one 11.2 oz Smirnoff Ice Raspberry Burst (182 cal/0 fat/20 carbs/0 pro).
70 grams of protein
Activity: I attended the one hour sculpt & tone class at the gym.
Tip of the day: (continued)
2. A cheaper [weight scale] model is better ~ You can spend hundreds on a high-tech scale that also estimates your body fat percentage and more through a series of mathematical algorithms, but you’re just getting another number to worry about that’s possibly less accurate than your weight. “I avoid scales that measure body fat because there are so many inaccuracies based on fluctuations in how much water you drink,” says exercise physiologist Kara Mohr, PhD, who’s done extensive scientific research on weight loss.
Tip: Buy a basic digital scale that displays weight to the nearest 0.5 or 0.20 pound to minimize fluctuations.
Continued tomorrow....
I did DAY 1 of the jumpstart yesterday and it paid off! I am doing parts of DAY 2 today - I have read that it isn't good to go below 1200 when I am burning as many calories as I do in a day - I don't want my body to start burning my hard-earned muscle for energy. My goal today is to consume 1400 calories and still drink the required sassy water.
Breakfast (405 cal/16 fat/56 carbs/11 pro): 2 Organic Flax Plus waffles (180 cal/7 fat/26 carbs/5 pro) topped with 1 tsp agave nectar (20 cal/0 fat/5 carbs/0 pro), 2 tbsp walnuts (90 cal/9 fat/2 carbs/2 pro), & 1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carbs/0 pro) and 1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/4 pro).
Lunch (407 cal/21.5 fat/15.5 carbs/21 pro): One 5 oz can Great Value tuna (100 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/11 pro) mixed with 1 tsp canola mayo (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro) & 1 tbsp pine nuts (100 cal/9 fat/2.5 carbs/1.5 pro) with 7 Kashi whole wheat crackers (75 cal/1.5 fat/11 carb/1.5 pro), 3 oz grape tomatoes (12 cal/0 fat/2 carbs/1 pro), and 1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro).
Snack (): No snack today - ran errands...
Dinner (355 cal/8.5 fat/35 carbs/38 pro): 6 oz baked chicken breast (150 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/32 pro) & 1 medium Green Giant red potato (110 cal/0 fat/26 carbs/3 pro) baked with 1 tsp olive oil BC (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro) and sprinkled with Mrs. Dash seasoning & 2 tsp parmesan cheese (20 cal/1.5 fat/0 carbs/2 pro), and 3 oz (8) carrot sticks (35 cal/0 fat/9 carbs/1 pro).
To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, I had one 11.2 oz Smirnoff Ice Raspberry Burst (182 cal/0 fat/20 carbs/0 pro).
70 grams of protein
Activity: I attended the one hour sculpt & tone class at the gym.
Tip of the day: (continued)
2. A cheaper [weight scale] model is better ~ You can spend hundreds on a high-tech scale that also estimates your body fat percentage and more through a series of mathematical algorithms, but you’re just getting another number to worry about that’s possibly less accurate than your weight. “I avoid scales that measure body fat because there are so many inaccuracies based on fluctuations in how much water you drink,” says exercise physiologist Kara Mohr, PhD, who’s done extensive scientific research on weight loss.
Tip: Buy a basic digital scale that displays weight to the nearest 0.5 or 0.20 pound to minimize fluctuations.
Continued tomorrow....
Day 43 ~ 1188 cal/42 fat/133 carbs
Weight: 129.4 Truly amazing I cannot get past this particular number! haha
I am restarting the jumpstart diet for two days and then have one regular day from the book (I have too much produce that I don't want to go to waste). I haven't drank near enough sassy water today...I am thirsty and can tell when I don't get enough water!
Breakfast (463 cal/18 fat/65 carbs/19 pro): 1 cup Synergy cornflakes with 1 cup fat-free milk (213 cal/1 fat/44 carbs/12 pro) with 1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro) & 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (200 cal/17 fat/8 carbs/7 pro).
Lunch (187 cal/6 fat/4.5 carbs/25 pro): 5 slices (3 oz) deli chicken (90 cal/0 fat/1.5 carbs/18 pro), 1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro), 4.5 oz grape tomatoes (17 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/1 pro) and sassy water.
Snack (285 cal/16 fat/29 carbs/8 pro): 1 cup frozen blueberries (70 cal/1 fat/17 carbs/0 pro) mixed with 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro) & 1 tbsp flax oil (135 cal/15 fat/0 carbs/0 pro).
Dinner (253 cal/2 fat/34 carbs/24 pro): 4 oz (one piece) Mahi Mahi seasoned with Mrs. Dash (100 cal/1 fat/1 carbs/21 pro), 1/2 cup cooked brown rice (113 cal/1 fat/26 carbs/2 pro), and 1 cup whole green beans BC (40 cal/0 fat/7 carbs/1 pro).
76 grams of protein
Activity: Not sure yet...we have company coming and Renee & I might work out downstairs. I didn't take Ally to the gym due to her asthma.
Later ~ Well, I didn't work out...I ended up reupholstering all of my kitchen chairs so getting the screws in and out of the seat cushions is my work out for the day! haha
Tip of the day: Ok this is too funny...I have been going back & forth as to whether or not to weigh myself daily because of the frustration I am feeling about not losing anything over the past four weeks. However, I just read this from my favorite website www.prevention.com:
"Make Friends with Your Scale"
1. Weigh yourself daily ~ In one study, daily weighers dropped twice as many pounds as weekly weighers—12 pounds versus 6, possibly because it was a regular reminder to stay on track. Meanwhile, dieters who avoided the scale altogether gained 4 pounds. And despite the common belief that focusing on weight makes women feel bad about themselves, scientists have found that tracking your weight can actually improve your mood by giving you a sense of control.
Continued tomorrow!
I am restarting the jumpstart diet for two days and then have one regular day from the book (I have too much produce that I don't want to go to waste). I haven't drank near enough sassy water today...I am thirsty and can tell when I don't get enough water!
Breakfast (463 cal/18 fat/65 carbs/19 pro): 1 cup Synergy cornflakes with 1 cup fat-free milk (213 cal/1 fat/44 carbs/12 pro) with 1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro) & 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (200 cal/17 fat/8 carbs/7 pro).
Lunch (187 cal/6 fat/4.5 carbs/25 pro): 5 slices (3 oz) deli chicken (90 cal/0 fat/1.5 carbs/18 pro), 1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro), 4.5 oz grape tomatoes (17 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/1 pro) and sassy water.
Snack (285 cal/16 fat/29 carbs/8 pro): 1 cup frozen blueberries (70 cal/1 fat/17 carbs/0 pro) mixed with 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro) & 1 tbsp flax oil (135 cal/15 fat/0 carbs/0 pro).
Dinner (253 cal/2 fat/34 carbs/24 pro): 4 oz (one piece) Mahi Mahi seasoned with Mrs. Dash (100 cal/1 fat/1 carbs/21 pro), 1/2 cup cooked brown rice (113 cal/1 fat/26 carbs/2 pro), and 1 cup whole green beans BC (40 cal/0 fat/7 carbs/1 pro).
76 grams of protein
Activity: Not sure yet...we have company coming and Renee & I might work out downstairs. I didn't take Ally to the gym due to her asthma.
Later ~ Well, I didn't work out...I ended up reupholstering all of my kitchen chairs so getting the screws in and out of the seat cushions is my work out for the day! haha
Tip of the day: Ok this is too funny...I have been going back & forth as to whether or not to weigh myself daily because of the frustration I am feeling about not losing anything over the past four weeks. However, I just read this from my favorite website www.prevention.com:
"Make Friends with Your Scale"
1. Weigh yourself daily ~ In one study, daily weighers dropped twice as many pounds as weekly weighers—12 pounds versus 6, possibly because it was a regular reminder to stay on track. Meanwhile, dieters who avoided the scale altogether gained 4 pounds. And despite the common belief that focusing on weight makes women feel bad about themselves, scientists have found that tracking your weight can actually improve your mood by giving you a sense of control.
Continued tomorrow!
Day 42 ~ 1249 cal/36 fat/141 carbs
Weight: NA
Breakfast (365 cal/9.5 fat/57 carbs/13 pro): 1 tbsp peanut butter (100 cal/8 fat/3 carbs/3 pro), 1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro), and 3/4 cup Special K vanilla almond with 1 cup fat-free milk (190 cal/1.5 fat/37 carbs/10 pro).
Lunch (409 cal/18 fat/33 carbs/25 pro): Chicken sandwich ~ 3 slices (2 oz) deli chicken (60 cal/0 fat/1 carb/11 pro), 1 slice Colby Jack cheese (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/5 pro), 1 tsp canola oil (40 cal/4 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), 1/2 cup lettuce (4 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/.2 pro), 2 avocado slivers (70 cal/6 fat/4 carbs/2 pro) on on 2 slices Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal/2 fat/26 carbs/7 pro).
Snack (0): No snack today.
Dinner (475 cal/8 fat/51 carbs/48 pro): I am fixing tuscan style chicken pasta for dinner & wanted to see if my calorie count was close to theirs. My total was 1307 cal/15 fat/141.5 carbs/142.5 pro for the entire meal and there were three servings at 435 cal/5 fat/47 carbs/47.5 pro per serving:
1 1/4 cup cooked penne pasta whole wheat GV (350 cal/2.5 fat/69 carbs/12 pro)
20 oz grilled chicken breast (500 cal/2.5 fat/0 carbs/110 pro)
4 cups spinach leaves (27 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/2 pro)
1 15.5 oz can Bush’s Cannellini Beans (315 cal/0 fat/66.5 carbs/24.5 pro), rinsed
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp olive oil BC (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro)
1 clove garlic, crushed (1 tsp GV minced garlic ~ 5 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/0 pro)
1/2 tsp dried rosemary, finely chopped
2 tbsp (1 oz) Dunbars Roasted Peppers (10 cal/.5 fat/1 carbs/0 pro)
2 tbsp parmesan cheese (60 cal/4.5 fat/0 carbs/6 pro)
I had 8 chocolate chips (40 cal/3 fat/4 carbs/.5 pro) for dessert!
86 grams of protein
Activity: Wow I had a great workout this morning! Ally is very congested so I opted keeping her home from the gym...so I went down and did three circuits with three lifting sets, one set abs, and 1 minute extreme cardio...it was great! I am sweaty and worked out for 45 minutes. Working out at home is becoming easier - I can concentrate better on getting done what needs to be done (before I was always distracted with my phone, computer, and/or ALLY! She is becoming much easier to work out around - before she would always want to be right in the middle of the floor or on top of me! :)
Tip of the day: This link on www.prevention.com/100calories/ is great - it shows 100 ways to cut out 100 calories!
Breakfast (365 cal/9.5 fat/57 carbs/13 pro): 1 tbsp peanut butter (100 cal/8 fat/3 carbs/3 pro), 1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro), and 3/4 cup Special K vanilla almond with 1 cup fat-free milk (190 cal/1.5 fat/37 carbs/10 pro).
Lunch (409 cal/18 fat/33 carbs/25 pro): Chicken sandwich ~ 3 slices (2 oz) deli chicken (60 cal/0 fat/1 carb/11 pro), 1 slice Colby Jack cheese (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/5 pro), 1 tsp canola oil (40 cal/4 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), 1/2 cup lettuce (4 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/.2 pro), 2 avocado slivers (70 cal/6 fat/4 carbs/2 pro) on on 2 slices Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal/2 fat/26 carbs/7 pro).
Snack (0): No snack today.
Dinner (475 cal/8 fat/51 carbs/48 pro): I am fixing tuscan style chicken pasta for dinner & wanted to see if my calorie count was close to theirs. My total was 1307 cal/15 fat/141.5 carbs/142.5 pro for the entire meal and there were three servings at 435 cal/5 fat/47 carbs/47.5 pro per serving:
1 1/4 cup cooked penne pasta whole wheat GV (350 cal/2.5 fat/69 carbs/12 pro)
20 oz grilled chicken breast (500 cal/2.5 fat/0 carbs/110 pro)
4 cups spinach leaves (27 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/2 pro)
1 15.5 oz can Bush’s Cannellini Beans (315 cal/0 fat/66.5 carbs/24.5 pro), rinsed
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp olive oil BC (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro)
1 clove garlic, crushed (1 tsp GV minced garlic ~ 5 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/0 pro)
1/2 tsp dried rosemary, finely chopped
2 tbsp (1 oz) Dunbars Roasted Peppers (10 cal/.5 fat/1 carbs/0 pro)
2 tbsp parmesan cheese (60 cal/4.5 fat/0 carbs/6 pro)
I had 8 chocolate chips (40 cal/3 fat/4 carbs/.5 pro) for dessert!
86 grams of protein
Activity: Wow I had a great workout this morning! Ally is very congested so I opted keeping her home from the gym...so I went down and did three circuits with three lifting sets, one set abs, and 1 minute extreme cardio...it was great! I am sweaty and worked out for 45 minutes. Working out at home is becoming easier - I can concentrate better on getting done what needs to be done (before I was always distracted with my phone, computer, and/or ALLY! She is becoming much easier to work out around - before she would always want to be right in the middle of the floor or on top of me! :)
Tip of the day: This link on www.prevention.com/100calories/ is great - it shows 100 ways to cut out 100 calories!
Day 41 ~ 1430 cal/68 fat/147 carbs
Weight: I didn't weigh myself this morning due to the fact that I was too afraid of what the scale might tell me...I need to just weigh in on Tuesdays & Fridays...that is what I am going to do this week anyway! ;)
I took today off from exercising - my muscles are so sore!
Breakfast (348 cal/25 fat/17.5 carbs/26 pro): I found an omelet idea on www.prevention.com but I revised it slightly:
1/4 cup egg whites (30 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/6 pro)
1 egg Dutch Farms (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro)
1/2 cup spinach leaves (4 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.35 pro)
1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro)
2 tbsp shredded cheese (42 cal/3.5 fat/0 carbs/2.5 pro)
3/4 slice Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (57 cal/1 fat/10 carbs/3 pro) ~ Sounds funny, but I had one slice and cut it into four pieces & couldn't finish the last square. I bought some turkey bacon to try out another recipe I found on www.prevention.com and fixed all of the bacon this morning - I couldn't stay out of it, although it definitely doesn't come close to being as good as the real deal!
4 slices Market Pantry turkey bacon (140 cal/12 fat/4 carb/8 pro)
Lunch (382 cal/14.5 fat/47 carbs/18.5 pro): I did a slight variation from the Chicken Herb Crackers on page 64 ~ 10 Kashi Fire Roasted Vegetable wheat crackers (87 cal/2.5 fat/14 carbs/2 pro) with 3 rolled slices deli turkey (I am out of chicken) (60 cal/1 fat/1 carb/11 pro) spread with 1 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (35 cal/2 fat/1 carb/2.5 pro) and sprinkled with 2 tbsp walnuts (90 cal/9 fat/2 carbs/2 pro). The meal calls for mango, but I had 1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro).
Snack (342 cal/16 fat/43.5 carb/14 pro): 1 Luna Lemon Zest bar (180 cal/5 fat/27 carb/9 pro), 1/2 medium red apple (37 cal/0 fat/8.5 carbs/0 pro) with 1 tbsp almond butter (85 cal/8 fat/4 carbs/4.5 pro) & 8 chocolate chips (40 cal/3 fat/4 carbs/.5 pro).
Dinner (363 cal/10 fat/35 carbs/29 pro): I sauteed leftover venison steak (3 oz = 140 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/25 pro) in 1/2 tbsp safflower oil (60 cal/7 fat/0 carbs/0 pro) & had it with 1 cup Birds Eye Oriental Stir Fry veggies with sauce (50 cal/0 fat/9 carbs/2 pro) and 1/2 cup cooked brown rice (113 cal/1 fat/26 carbs/2 pro). I needed some chocolate after that salty meal so I had 8 chocolate chips (40 cal/3 fat/4 carbs/.5 pro).
88 grams of protein
Activity: Shopping with Beth!
Tip of the day: I am rereading my Flat Belly Pocket guide and found some info that is much more helpful to me now that I am 40 days into this lifestyle of eating four 400-calorie meals everyday and incorporating a MUFA with each meal. On page 22 of the guide, it tells you what to eat depending on what MUFA you choose ~ now at first, this made no sense, but sometimes I want a handful of almonds or am craving avocado for my snack. This page gives you a list of foods to eat with each different group of MUFAs.
I took today off from exercising - my muscles are so sore!
Breakfast (348 cal/25 fat/17.5 carbs/26 pro): I found an omelet idea on www.prevention.com but I revised it slightly:
1/4 cup egg whites (30 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/6 pro)
1 egg Dutch Farms (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro)
1/2 cup spinach leaves (4 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.35 pro)
1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro)
2 tbsp shredded cheese (42 cal/3.5 fat/0 carbs/2.5 pro)
3/4 slice Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (57 cal/1 fat/10 carbs/3 pro) ~ Sounds funny, but I had one slice and cut it into four pieces & couldn't finish the last square. I bought some turkey bacon to try out another recipe I found on www.prevention.com and fixed all of the bacon this morning - I couldn't stay out of it, although it definitely doesn't come close to being as good as the real deal!
4 slices Market Pantry turkey bacon (140 cal/12 fat/4 carb/8 pro)
Lunch (382 cal/14.5 fat/47 carbs/18.5 pro): I did a slight variation from the Chicken Herb Crackers on page 64 ~ 10 Kashi Fire Roasted Vegetable wheat crackers (87 cal/2.5 fat/14 carbs/2 pro) with 3 rolled slices deli turkey (I am out of chicken) (60 cal/1 fat/1 carb/11 pro) spread with 1 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (35 cal/2 fat/1 carb/2.5 pro) and sprinkled with 2 tbsp walnuts (90 cal/9 fat/2 carbs/2 pro). The meal calls for mango, but I had 1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro).
Snack (342 cal/16 fat/43.5 carb/14 pro): 1 Luna Lemon Zest bar (180 cal/5 fat/27 carb/9 pro), 1/2 medium red apple (37 cal/0 fat/8.5 carbs/0 pro) with 1 tbsp almond butter (85 cal/8 fat/4 carbs/4.5 pro) & 8 chocolate chips (40 cal/3 fat/4 carbs/.5 pro).
Dinner (363 cal/10 fat/35 carbs/29 pro): I sauteed leftover venison steak (3 oz = 140 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/25 pro) in 1/2 tbsp safflower oil (60 cal/7 fat/0 carbs/0 pro) & had it with 1 cup Birds Eye Oriental Stir Fry veggies with sauce (50 cal/0 fat/9 carbs/2 pro) and 1/2 cup cooked brown rice (113 cal/1 fat/26 carbs/2 pro). I needed some chocolate after that salty meal so I had 8 chocolate chips (40 cal/3 fat/4 carbs/.5 pro).
88 grams of protein
Activity: Shopping with Beth!
Tip of the day: I am rereading my Flat Belly Pocket guide and found some info that is much more helpful to me now that I am 40 days into this lifestyle of eating four 400-calorie meals everyday and incorporating a MUFA with each meal. On page 22 of the guide, it tells you what to eat depending on what MUFA you choose ~ now at first, this made no sense, but sometimes I want a handful of almonds or am craving avocado for my snack. This page gives you a list of foods to eat with each different group of MUFAs.
Day 40 ~ 1608 cal/56 fat/175 carbs
Weight: 129.6....I am creeping back up to 130! grrrr - I am going to have to get after it this week. I think I will resort back to the jumpstart on Monday to help flush out my system again and get myself back down to eating 1300-1600 calories instead of the 1600-1900 I have been consuming lately.
Breakfast (365 cal/9 fat/55 carbs/13 pro): 1 cup MultiGrain Cheerios with 1 cup fat-free milk (190 cal/1 fat/35 carbs/10 pro) with 1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro) & 1 tbsp peanut butter (100 cal/8 fat/3 carbs/3 pro).
Lunch (407 cal/20 fat/32 carbs/25 pro): Turkey sandwich ~ 3 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (60 cal/0.5 fat/0 carbs/11 pro), 1 slice Colby Jack cheese (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/5 pro), 1 tsp canola mayo (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 1/4 cup lettuce (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), and 2 avocado slivers (70 cal/6 fat/4 carbs/2 pro) on 2 slices Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal/2 fat/26 carbs/7 pro).
Snack (448 cal/12 fat/44 carbs/42 pro): 1 scoop Whey Protein with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal/2 fat/15 carbs/31 pro), 1 Luna Lemon Zest bar (180 cal/5 fat/27 carb/9 pro), & 10 almonds (68 cal/5 fat/2 carbs/2 pro).
Dinner (388 cal/15 fat/44 carbs/27 pro): I fixed the family sloppy joes & served them on whole wheat buns for once! :) I had 1/4 cup ground venison with 1/4 cup Sloopy Joe sauce (68 cal/1 fat/8 carbs/4 pro) on a 1/2 Oroweat Whole Wheat bun (90 cal/1.5 fat/16 carbs/4.5 pro) with a chef salad: 2 cups lettuce & spinach leaves (16 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/1 pro), 3 carrot sticks (10 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/.5 pro), 4 cherry tomatoes (15 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/1 pro), 1 tbsp Feta Cheese President (35 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/7 pro), 5 cucumber slices (4 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 2 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (50 cal/3.5 fat/5 carbs/0 pro) topped with 2 tbsp sunflower seeds (100 cal/8.5 fat/4 carbs/3.5 pro).
107 grams of protein
Activity: I am actually getting more sore every minute of this day! I did an hour on the elliptical & 30 minutes (2 miles) on the treadmill today at the gym. I thought that would help loosen up my muscles, but after sitting for 20 minutes having lunch, I am so stiff!! haha - BUT I do hope that this cardio will help burn off some calories!!!
Tip of the day: This link from www.prevention.com has great info, exercises, and the jumpstart diet to help target your deepest ab fat!
Breakfast (365 cal/9 fat/55 carbs/13 pro): 1 cup MultiGrain Cheerios with 1 cup fat-free milk (190 cal/1 fat/35 carbs/10 pro) with 1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro) & 1 tbsp peanut butter (100 cal/8 fat/3 carbs/3 pro).
Lunch (407 cal/20 fat/32 carbs/25 pro): Turkey sandwich ~ 3 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (60 cal/0.5 fat/0 carbs/11 pro), 1 slice Colby Jack cheese (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/5 pro), 1 tsp canola mayo (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 1/4 cup lettuce (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), and 2 avocado slivers (70 cal/6 fat/4 carbs/2 pro) on 2 slices Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal/2 fat/26 carbs/7 pro).
Snack (448 cal/12 fat/44 carbs/42 pro): 1 scoop Whey Protein with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal/2 fat/15 carbs/31 pro), 1 Luna Lemon Zest bar (180 cal/5 fat/27 carb/9 pro), & 10 almonds (68 cal/5 fat/2 carbs/2 pro).
Dinner (388 cal/15 fat/44 carbs/27 pro): I fixed the family sloppy joes & served them on whole wheat buns for once! :) I had 1/4 cup ground venison with 1/4 cup Sloopy Joe sauce (68 cal/1 fat/8 carbs/4 pro) on a 1/2 Oroweat Whole Wheat bun (90 cal/1.5 fat/16 carbs/4.5 pro) with a chef salad: 2 cups lettuce & spinach leaves (16 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/1 pro), 3 carrot sticks (10 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/.5 pro), 4 cherry tomatoes (15 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/1 pro), 1 tbsp Feta Cheese President (35 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/7 pro), 5 cucumber slices (4 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 2 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (50 cal/3.5 fat/5 carbs/0 pro) topped with 2 tbsp sunflower seeds (100 cal/8.5 fat/4 carbs/3.5 pro).
107 grams of protein
Activity: I am actually getting more sore every minute of this day! I did an hour on the elliptical & 30 minutes (2 miles) on the treadmill today at the gym. I thought that would help loosen up my muscles, but after sitting for 20 minutes having lunch, I am so stiff!! haha - BUT I do hope that this cardio will help burn off some calories!!!
Tip of the day: This link from www.prevention.com has great info, exercises, and the jumpstart diet to help target your deepest ab fat!
Day 39 ~ 1791 cal/63 fat/174 carbs
Weight: 129.4.....well gesh why did I bother getting a battery? My weight is still the same - I think next week I am going to concentrate on cardio, cardio, cardio...I am definitely stronger from my sculpt & tone class and lifting the past few weeks, but in order to continue dropping the extra fat around my stomach, I think cardio is what I need to concentrate on for a bit! I also can't have more than 1600 calories in my day....and of course, we are going out tonight to meet up with friends...
Breakfast (401 cal/18 fat/48 carbs/15 pro): Cranberry hazelnut cereal ~ 1 cup Kashi Honey Puffs with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal/1 fat/37 carbs/11 pro), 1 tbsp dried cranberries (24 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/0 pro), & 2 tbsp hazelnuts (177 cal/17 fat/5 carbs/4 pro).
Lunch (379 cal/19 fat/32 carbs/23 pro): We packed our lunch for the gym ~ Turkey sandwich: 3 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (60 cal/0.5 fat/0 carbs/11 pro), 1 slice Colby Jack cheese (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/5 pro), 1 tsp canola mayo (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 1/4 cup lettuce (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro) and 2 avocado slivers (70 cal/6 fat/4 carbs/2 pro) on 2 slices Sara Lee Wheat bread (90 cal/1 fat/19 carbs/5 pro) and 1/2 medium red apple (37 cal/0 fat/8.5 carbs/0 pro).
Snack (415 cal/14 fat/36 carbs/37 pro): 1/2 pita (80 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/3 pro) dipped in 1 tbsp hummas (35 cal/3 fat/2 carbs/1 pro) topped with 1 tbsp pine nuts (100 cal/9 fat/2.5 carbs/1.5 pro), and 1 scoop Whey Protein with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal/2 fat/15 carbs/31 pro).
Dinner (384 cal/10 fat/49 carbs/19 pro): Black Bean soup leftovers from Day 36 (200 cal/3 fat/23 carbs/13 pro) topped with 2 tbsp AE sour cream (20 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/1 pro), 1/4 cup lettuce (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro), 2 tbsp shredded cheese (42 cal/3.5 fat/0 carbs/2.5 pro) and 14 Baked Tostitos (120 cal/3 fat/22 carbs/2 pro). There is no MUFA in this meal so I had 4 chocolate chips (20 cal/2 fat/2 carbs/0 pro).
I am going out tonight, so I will drink a couple beers....Yay I did good - they didn't have Bud 55 so I had 2 bottles Michelob Ultra (192 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/2 pro) with three big glasses of water! ;)
106 grams of protein
Activity: We are heading to the gym for the day...Lesley & the girls met us there. I did my one hour sculpt & tone class at 9:30, yoga at 10:30, lunch, and then swam for 45 minutes (did one mile of laps).
Tip of the day: Yay! Prevention.com has come up with a list of low-fat/low-cal casseroles...I have missed the convenience of making casseroles for the family these past six weeks. Visit www.prevention.com/casseroles/index.html for some recipes!
Breakfast (401 cal/18 fat/48 carbs/15 pro): Cranberry hazelnut cereal ~ 1 cup Kashi Honey Puffs with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal/1 fat/37 carbs/11 pro), 1 tbsp dried cranberries (24 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/0 pro), & 2 tbsp hazelnuts (177 cal/17 fat/5 carbs/4 pro).
Lunch (379 cal/19 fat/32 carbs/23 pro): We packed our lunch for the gym ~ Turkey sandwich: 3 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (60 cal/0.5 fat/0 carbs/11 pro), 1 slice Colby Jack cheese (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/5 pro), 1 tsp canola mayo (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 1/4 cup lettuce (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro) and 2 avocado slivers (70 cal/6 fat/4 carbs/2 pro) on 2 slices Sara Lee Wheat bread (90 cal/1 fat/19 carbs/5 pro) and 1/2 medium red apple (37 cal/0 fat/8.5 carbs/0 pro).
Snack (415 cal/14 fat/36 carbs/37 pro): 1/2 pita (80 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/3 pro) dipped in 1 tbsp hummas (35 cal/3 fat/2 carbs/1 pro) topped with 1 tbsp pine nuts (100 cal/9 fat/2.5 carbs/1.5 pro), and 1 scoop Whey Protein with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal/2 fat/15 carbs/31 pro).
Dinner (384 cal/10 fat/49 carbs/19 pro): Black Bean soup leftovers from Day 36 (200 cal/3 fat/23 carbs/13 pro) topped with 2 tbsp AE sour cream (20 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/1 pro), 1/4 cup lettuce (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro), 2 tbsp shredded cheese (42 cal/3.5 fat/0 carbs/2.5 pro) and 14 Baked Tostitos (120 cal/3 fat/22 carbs/2 pro). There is no MUFA in this meal so I had 4 chocolate chips (20 cal/2 fat/2 carbs/0 pro).
I am going out tonight, so I will drink a couple beers....Yay I did good - they didn't have Bud 55 so I had 2 bottles Michelob Ultra (192 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/2 pro) with three big glasses of water! ;)
106 grams of protein
Activity: We are heading to the gym for the day...Lesley & the girls met us there. I did my one hour sculpt & tone class at 9:30, yoga at 10:30, lunch, and then swam for 45 minutes (did one mile of laps).
Tip of the day: Yay! Prevention.com has come up with a list of low-fat/low-cal casseroles...I have missed the convenience of making casseroles for the family these past six weeks. Visit www.prevention.com/casseroles/index.html for some recipes!
Day 38 ~ 1659 cal/63 fat/150 carbs
Weight: Still no battery...I don't like not knowing my weight!
I had a margarita, a beer, and a glass of wine last night (spread out over a 4 hour span of time at different locations! haha) - it was a VERY odd combination, but amazingly enough I feel fine this morning...I didn't sleep sound, though - alcohol makes my blood sugar wayyyy to high!! However, I am completely disgusted with the calories consumed yesterday. I had no idea the nutritional info while I was ordering and after calculating it this morning, I realize I am going to have to push it extra hard today. I may run up to the gym & get on the elliptical for an hour (Josh is home for spring break so he can hang with Ally).
Hey if you are searching for a certain meal's calorie count, I have a new search engine (on the right side of the blog under the list of blog entries) that makes it super easy to find a particular meal!
Breakfast (430 cal/17 fat/52 carbs/18 pro): One package cream of wheat (100 cal/0 fat/19 carbs/3 pro) with 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro), 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (200 cal/17 fat/8 carbs/7 pro), and 1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro).
Lunch (449 cal/22 fat/27.5 carbs/24 pro): Mediterranean sandwich ~ One 5 oz can Great Value tuna (100 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/11 pro), 2 tsp canola mayo (22 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), t tsp chopped fresh parsley (0), 1/4 cup lettuce (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), 1 diced hardboiled egg (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro), 1 1/2 tbsp pine nuts (150 cal/13.5 fat/4 carbs/2 pro) on 2 slices or 1 roll Oroweat Sandwich Thins (100 cal/1 fat/21 carbs/5 pro).
I probably should have left out the hardboiled egg - my computer was downstairs so I didn't realize that one egg had 70 calories, but it also has 6 grams of protein! I am off to the gym to hit the elliptical!
Snack (378 cal/7 fat/46 carbs/34 pro): 10 almonds (68 cal/5 fat/2 carbs/2 pro) with 1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro) & 1 scoop Whey Protein with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal/2 fat/15 carbs/31 pro).
Dinner (402 cal/17 fat/24 carbs/25 pro): I made Mom's meatloaf for the family and had a slice with a chef salad:
(1010 cal/30.5 fat/35.5 carbs/69 pro) ~ 1/3 cup GV 100% whole grain oats (100 cal/2 fat/18 carbs/3 pro), 1 egg Dutch Farms (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro), 1.2 lbs ground venison (800 cal/24 fat/0 carbs/56 pro), seasonings (0), 1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/4 pro). This recipe makes five servings & I had one (202 cal/6 fat/7 carbs/14 pro). I didn't add on the ketchup & brown sugar topping!! :)
(200 cal/11 fat/17 carbs/11 pro) ~ Chef salad: 2 cups lettuce & spinach leaves (16 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/1 pro), 2 carrot sticks (8 cal/0 fat/2 carbs/.25 pro), 2 avocado slivers (70 cal/6 fat/4 carbs/2 pro), 3 cherry tomatoes (11 cal/0 fat/2 carbs/.5 pro), 1 tbsp Feta Cheese President (35 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/7 pro), & 1 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette (60 cal/5 fat/4 carbs/0 pro).
101 grams of protein
Activity: I feel GREAT!! I did an hour on the elliptical to burn off all that crap I consumed yesterday - burning around 600 calories...then I did 10 minutes (half a mile) on the treadmill burning another 50 to cool down, lifted weights (doing shoulders, triceps, & bicepts) and ending it with 200 crunches (8 different types of situps 25 times each)...that margarita better be out of my system!! :)
Tip of the day: Want a 30 day meal plan? I am assuming the calories are low since I found this meal plan on www.fitnessmagazine.com.
I had a margarita, a beer, and a glass of wine last night (spread out over a 4 hour span of time at different locations! haha) - it was a VERY odd combination, but amazingly enough I feel fine this morning...I didn't sleep sound, though - alcohol makes my blood sugar wayyyy to high!! However, I am completely disgusted with the calories consumed yesterday. I had no idea the nutritional info while I was ordering and after calculating it this morning, I realize I am going to have to push it extra hard today. I may run up to the gym & get on the elliptical for an hour (Josh is home for spring break so he can hang with Ally).
Hey if you are searching for a certain meal's calorie count, I have a new search engine (on the right side of the blog under the list of blog entries) that makes it super easy to find a particular meal!
Breakfast (430 cal/17 fat/52 carbs/18 pro): One package cream of wheat (100 cal/0 fat/19 carbs/3 pro) with 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro), 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (200 cal/17 fat/8 carbs/7 pro), and 1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro).
Lunch (449 cal/22 fat/27.5 carbs/24 pro): Mediterranean sandwich ~ One 5 oz can Great Value tuna (100 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/11 pro), 2 tsp canola mayo (22 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), t tsp chopped fresh parsley (0), 1/4 cup lettuce (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), 1 diced hardboiled egg (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro), 1 1/2 tbsp pine nuts (150 cal/13.5 fat/4 carbs/2 pro) on 2 slices or 1 roll Oroweat Sandwich Thins (100 cal/1 fat/21 carbs/5 pro).
I probably should have left out the hardboiled egg - my computer was downstairs so I didn't realize that one egg had 70 calories, but it also has 6 grams of protein! I am off to the gym to hit the elliptical!
Snack (378 cal/7 fat/46 carbs/34 pro): 10 almonds (68 cal/5 fat/2 carbs/2 pro) with 1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro) & 1 scoop Whey Protein with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal/2 fat/15 carbs/31 pro).
Dinner (402 cal/17 fat/24 carbs/25 pro): I made Mom's meatloaf for the family and had a slice with a chef salad:
(1010 cal/30.5 fat/35.5 carbs/69 pro) ~ 1/3 cup GV 100% whole grain oats (100 cal/2 fat/18 carbs/3 pro), 1 egg Dutch Farms (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro), 1.2 lbs ground venison (800 cal/24 fat/0 carbs/56 pro), seasonings (0), 1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/4 pro). This recipe makes five servings & I had one (202 cal/6 fat/7 carbs/14 pro). I didn't add on the ketchup & brown sugar topping!! :)
(200 cal/11 fat/17 carbs/11 pro) ~ Chef salad: 2 cups lettuce & spinach leaves (16 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/1 pro), 2 carrot sticks (8 cal/0 fat/2 carbs/.25 pro), 2 avocado slivers (70 cal/6 fat/4 carbs/2 pro), 3 cherry tomatoes (11 cal/0 fat/2 carbs/.5 pro), 1 tbsp Feta Cheese President (35 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/7 pro), & 1 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette (60 cal/5 fat/4 carbs/0 pro).
101 grams of protein
Activity: I feel GREAT!! I did an hour on the elliptical to burn off all that crap I consumed yesterday - burning around 600 calories...then I did 10 minutes (half a mile) on the treadmill burning another 50 to cool down, lifted weights (doing shoulders, triceps, & bicepts) and ending it with 200 crunches (8 different types of situps 25 times each)...that margarita better be out of my system!! :)
Tip of the day: Want a 30 day meal plan? I am assuming the calories are low since I found this meal plan on www.fitnessmagazine.com.
Day 37 ~ 2222 cal/60 fat/235 carbs
Weight: No battery....
One thing I have learned about myself on this diet is that breakfast is extremely important to stabilize my energy level & digestive system (it is working like clockwork these days! haha). I have never been one to eat breakfast unless it was put in front of me & always had a hard time eating cereal or cooking anything. However, in the past 37 days, I have become so accustomed to eating breakfast that it isn't even a second thought and I am thankful for that ~ I have noticed my sugar level doesn't fluctuate to such highs and lows and my attitude is better.
I am feeling ok this morning. Ally was up six times in the night so I didn't get much solid sleep. I will work out later this morning here at the house again.
Well I am thoroughly disappointed in myself. Today is the first day I have gone over 2000 calories - and not just slightly - grrrrr! I made some awful dining out choices this evening...boooooo - but after calculating the nutritional info, it has educated me more on what I am consuming, which I feel is the most important thing I have learned in the past six weeks.
Breakfast (350 cal/5.5 fat/68 carbs/13 pro): 3/4 cup Special K vanilla almond with 1 cup fat-free milk (190 cal/1.5 fat/37 carbs/10 pro) sprinkled with 2 tsp crushed almonds (50 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/2 pro) and 1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro).
Lunch (492 cal/14 fat/36 carbs/58 pro): Big chef salad ~ (292 cal/12 fat/21 carbs/27 pro) 2 cups lettuce & spinach leaves (16 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/1 pro), 3 carrot sticks (10 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/.5 pro), 2 oz grilled chicken breast (55 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/10 pro), 5 cherry tomatoes (20 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/1 pro), 1 egg Goldhen Aldis (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro), 1 tbsp Feta Cheese President (35 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/7 pro), 1 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette (60 cal/5 fat/4 carbs/0 pro) with 3 Kashi Fire Roasted Vegetable wheat crackers crumbled on top (26 cal/1 fat/4 carbs/1 pro) and 1 scoop Whey Protein with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal/2 fat/15 carbs/31 pro).
Snack (): No snack...had to run too many errands that time of day, but I should have brought along a Luna bar or something - I was hungry!
Dinner (1380 cal!!!!!!!!!!OMG is that right?!?!?!/40 fat/131 carbs/31 pro): I met Ashley at a Mexican restaurant and we split a chicken & mushroom burrito. It was so good, but after calculating my calories, I am not sure it was worth it! I am doing an estimate (I hope this is close):
1/2 cup lettuce (4 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/.2 pro)
2 oz pico de gallo salsa (20 cal/0 fat/2 carbs/0 pro)
White cheese sauce (50 cal/4 fat/3 carbs/0 pro)
1/4 cup mushrooms (11 cal/0 fat/2 carbs/1 pro)
3 oz shredded fajita seasoned chicken (120 cal/3 fat/2 carbs/20 pro)
1 white tortilla (150 cal/3 fat/20 carbs/4 pro)
2 tbsp sour cream (70 cal/5 fat/1 carbs/1 pro)
2 tbsp guacamole (55 cal/5 fat/2 carbs/0 pro)
1/2 cup salsa (35 cal/0 fat/8 carbs/2 pro)
25 tortilla chips (275 cal/12 fat/30 carbs/3 pro)
1 margarita (350 cal/50 carbs) OMG I had no idea - I will never order another one!!!!!!!!!! I have no idea what got into me tonight - why didn't I order a Bud light or Bud 55????
1 Dos XX (130 cal/0 fat/9 carbs/0 pro)
1 8 oz glass of white zin (110 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/0 pro)
102 grams of protein
Activity: Level 1 30 Day Shred Jillian Micheals 20-minute video, 11-minute abs, and 30-minute 2 mile walk videos. Thank goodness I worked out - tomorrow I am going to have to PUSH it on cardio!!!
Well I have used and reused so many of the great meals from the Flat Belly Pocket Guide & I am ready for something new...I am thinking about ordering this book:
One thing I have learned about myself on this diet is that breakfast is extremely important to stabilize my energy level & digestive system (it is working like clockwork these days! haha). I have never been one to eat breakfast unless it was put in front of me & always had a hard time eating cereal or cooking anything. However, in the past 37 days, I have become so accustomed to eating breakfast that it isn't even a second thought and I am thankful for that ~ I have noticed my sugar level doesn't fluctuate to such highs and lows and my attitude is better.
I am feeling ok this morning. Ally was up six times in the night so I didn't get much solid sleep. I will work out later this morning here at the house again.
Well I am thoroughly disappointed in myself. Today is the first day I have gone over 2000 calories - and not just slightly - grrrrr! I made some awful dining out choices this evening...boooooo - but after calculating the nutritional info, it has educated me more on what I am consuming, which I feel is the most important thing I have learned in the past six weeks.
Breakfast (350 cal/5.5 fat/68 carbs/13 pro): 3/4 cup Special K vanilla almond with 1 cup fat-free milk (190 cal/1.5 fat/37 carbs/10 pro) sprinkled with 2 tsp crushed almonds (50 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/2 pro) and 1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro).
Lunch (492 cal/14 fat/36 carbs/58 pro): Big chef salad ~ (292 cal/12 fat/21 carbs/27 pro) 2 cups lettuce & spinach leaves (16 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/1 pro), 3 carrot sticks (10 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/.5 pro), 2 oz grilled chicken breast (55 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/10 pro), 5 cherry tomatoes (20 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/1 pro), 1 egg Goldhen Aldis (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro), 1 tbsp Feta Cheese President (35 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/7 pro), 1 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette (60 cal/5 fat/4 carbs/0 pro) with 3 Kashi Fire Roasted Vegetable wheat crackers crumbled on top (26 cal/1 fat/4 carbs/1 pro) and 1 scoop Whey Protein with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal/2 fat/15 carbs/31 pro).
Snack (): No snack...had to run too many errands that time of day, but I should have brought along a Luna bar or something - I was hungry!
Dinner (1380 cal!!!!!!!!!!OMG is that right?!?!?!/40 fat/131 carbs/31 pro): I met Ashley at a Mexican restaurant and we split a chicken & mushroom burrito. It was so good, but after calculating my calories, I am not sure it was worth it! I am doing an estimate (I hope this is close):
1/2 cup lettuce (4 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/.2 pro)
2 oz pico de gallo salsa (20 cal/0 fat/2 carbs/0 pro)
White cheese sauce (50 cal/4 fat/3 carbs/0 pro)
1/4 cup mushrooms (11 cal/0 fat/2 carbs/1 pro)
3 oz shredded fajita seasoned chicken (120 cal/3 fat/2 carbs/20 pro)
1 white tortilla (150 cal/3 fat/20 carbs/4 pro)
2 tbsp sour cream (70 cal/5 fat/1 carbs/1 pro)
2 tbsp guacamole (55 cal/5 fat/2 carbs/0 pro)
1/2 cup salsa (35 cal/0 fat/8 carbs/2 pro)
25 tortilla chips (275 cal/12 fat/30 carbs/3 pro)
1 margarita (350 cal/50 carbs) OMG I had no idea - I will never order another one!!!!!!!!!! I have no idea what got into me tonight - why didn't I order a Bud light or Bud 55????
1 Dos XX (130 cal/0 fat/9 carbs/0 pro)
1 8 oz glass of white zin (110 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/0 pro)
102 grams of protein
Activity: Level 1 30 Day Shred Jillian Micheals 20-minute video, 11-minute abs, and 30-minute 2 mile walk videos. Thank goodness I worked out - tomorrow I am going to have to PUSH it on cardio!!!
Well I have used and reused so many of the great meals from the Flat Belly Pocket Guide & I am ready for something new...I am thinking about ordering this book:
Day 36 ~ 1630 cal/50 fat/176 carbs
Weight: No clue - still no battery...I am officially in a slump today! I haven't worked out in two days and my mood is crap! I haven't felt like this since before starting the diet. Not sure if I am just off because of not working out, or if I have a little bug. Either way, I am going to finish up on here and go downstairs to walk on my treadmill - even if it is just 30 minutes at 2 mph...at least I can write something down for my activity of the day!
Breakfast (480 cal/17 fat/66 carbs/21 pro): Toast with PB ~ 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro), 2 slices Sara Lee Wheat bread (90 cal/1 fat/19 carbs/5 pro) with 2 tbsp peanut butter (200 cal/16 fat/6 carb/7 pro) and 1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro).
Lunch (340 cal/19 fat/24 carbs/23 pro): Turkey sandwich ~ 3 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (60 cal/0.5 fat/0 carb/11 pro), 1 slice Colby Jack cheese (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/5 pro), 1 tsp canola mayo (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 11/4 cup lettuce (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro) and 2 avocado slivers (70 cal/6 fat/4 carbs/2 pro) on 2 slices Sara Lee Wheat bread (90 cal/1 fat/19 carbs/5 pro) with a small piece of cake (175 cal/1 fat/20 carbs/0 pro) ~ damn you cake! haha
Snack (435 cal/10 fat/43 carbs): 8 almonds (55 cal/3 fat/1 carbs/1 pro) with a Luna Lemon Zest bar (180 cal/5 fat/27 carb/9 pro) & 1 scoop Whey Protein with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal/2 fat/15 carbs/31 pro).
Dinner (200 cal/3 fat/23 carbs/13 pro): I have some left over ground venison that needs to be eaten. Although this recipe doesn't have a MUFA, I found a Black Chili Bean recipe on fitness.com that I am trying out tonight:
2 cups venison (300 cal/7 fat/0 carbs/24 pro)
Bush’s black beans can (315 cal/1.5 fat/69 carbs/21 pro)
1 cup chopped red pepper (46 cal/.4 fat/9 carbs/1.5 pro)
1 can petite diced tomatoes (85 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/3 pro)
2 tbsp shredded cheese (42 cal/3.5 fat/0 carbs/2.5 pro)
1. Brown the beef in a skillet.
2. Add the beans, peppers, and tomatoes and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
3. Sprinkle cheese on top. Serve immediately.
This made four cups (788 cal/13 fat/91 carbs/52 pro) & I had one cup.
100 grams of protein
Activity: I did actually walk on the treadmill again for an hour - at a snail's pace! :) BUT I did something! This afternoon I played with the twins & Ally, ran some errands, and planted more herbs!
www.fitnessmagazine.com recommends the NEW Fiber One® 90 Calorie Chewy Bars. Click here to get a coupon for some Fiber One products!
Has anyone tried these Kinoki Detox foot pads? They are available at CVS and I think I might buy some ~ however the before & after photos are almost enough to dissuade me not to try them!
Breakfast (480 cal/17 fat/66 carbs/21 pro): Toast with PB ~ 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro), 2 slices Sara Lee Wheat bread (90 cal/1 fat/19 carbs/5 pro) with 2 tbsp peanut butter (200 cal/16 fat/6 carb/7 pro) and 1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro).
Lunch (340 cal/19 fat/24 carbs/23 pro): Turkey sandwich ~ 3 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (60 cal/0.5 fat/0 carb/11 pro), 1 slice Colby Jack cheese (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/5 pro), 1 tsp canola mayo (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 11/4 cup lettuce (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro) and 2 avocado slivers (70 cal/6 fat/4 carbs/2 pro) on 2 slices Sara Lee Wheat bread (90 cal/1 fat/19 carbs/5 pro) with a small piece of cake (175 cal/1 fat/20 carbs/0 pro) ~ damn you cake! haha
Snack (435 cal/10 fat/43 carbs): 8 almonds (55 cal/3 fat/1 carbs/1 pro) with a Luna Lemon Zest bar (180 cal/5 fat/27 carb/9 pro) & 1 scoop Whey Protein with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal/2 fat/15 carbs/31 pro).
Dinner (200 cal/3 fat/23 carbs/13 pro): I have some left over ground venison that needs to be eaten. Although this recipe doesn't have a MUFA, I found a Black Chili Bean recipe on fitness.com that I am trying out tonight:
2 cups venison (300 cal/7 fat/0 carbs/24 pro)
Bush’s black beans can (315 cal/1.5 fat/69 carbs/21 pro)
1 cup chopped red pepper (46 cal/.4 fat/9 carbs/1.5 pro)
1 can petite diced tomatoes (85 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/3 pro)
2 tbsp shredded cheese (42 cal/3.5 fat/0 carbs/2.5 pro)
1. Brown the beef in a skillet.
2. Add the beans, peppers, and tomatoes and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
3. Sprinkle cheese on top. Serve immediately.
This made four cups (788 cal/13 fat/91 carbs/52 pro) & I had one cup.
100 grams of protein
Activity: I did actually walk on the treadmill again for an hour - at a snail's pace! :) BUT I did something! This afternoon I played with the twins & Ally, ran some errands, and planted more herbs!
www.fitnessmagazine.com recommends the NEW Fiber One® 90 Calorie Chewy Bars. Click here to get a coupon for some Fiber One products!
Has anyone tried these Kinoki Detox foot pads? They are available at CVS and I think I might buy some ~ however the before & after photos are almost enough to dissuade me not to try them!
Day 35 ~ 1542 cal/52 fat/195 carbs
Weight: My scale's battery is dead - I think that is a good thing...it would have been very disappointing to see 130 again on the scale! I know I gained a pound back from the weekend...Ally is too sick to take to the gym so I am going to have to get after it here at home!
Not only is my scale battery dead, but so is my energy. Ally has some kind of crazy stomach virus and won't eat...she only wants to sleep and it is rubbing off on me. I took a 30-minute nap with her (which neither of us ever do) and have been very lethargic today.
Breakfast (360 cal/4 fat/71 carbs/13 pro): 1 cup Kashi Strawberry Fields with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal/0 fat/40 carbs/10 pro) topped with 2 tsp crushed almonds (50 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/2 pro) & 1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro)
Lunch (412 cal/13 fat/43 carbs/32 pro): I had some leftover edemame that needed to be eaten, so I had 1 cup edamame (200 cal/6 fat/18 carbs/16 pro) with a chicken sandwich ~ 2 oz grilled chicken breast (55 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/10 pro), 2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal/4.5 fat/2.5 carbs/.5 pro), 1 lettuce leaf (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro), & 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro) on 2 slices or 1 roll Oroweat Sandwich Thins (100 cal/1 fat/21 carbs/5 pro).
Snack (398 cal/20 fat/54 carbs/11 pro): 1/2 cup sliced red pepper (23 cal/.2 fat/4.5 carbs/.75 pro), 15 carrot sticks (70 cal/0 fat/18 carbs/2 pro), 1/2 pita (80 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/3 pro) dipped in 5 tbsp hummas (175 cal/15 fat/10 carbs/5 pro) and 10 chocolate chips (50 cal/3.75 fat/5 carbs/.75 pro)
Dinner (372 cal/15 fat/27 carbs/35 pro): Dinner ~ 2 corn tortillas (80 cal/1 fat/16 carbs/2 pro) with 4 oz shredded fajita seasoned chicken (160 cal/4 fat/3 carbs/28 pro), 2 tbsp sour cream (15 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/1 pro), 2 avocado slivers (70 cal/6 fat/4 carbs/2 pro), 1 tbsp salsa (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), 2 tbsp shredded cheese (42 cal/3.5 fat/0 carbs/2.5 pro).
91 grams of protein
Activity: I skipped out today! Boooo
Fitness magazine (Feb '09) has advertised a free plan to help you stick to your program ~ sign up at www.fitnessmagazine.com/ycdi.
Mom bought me this book for my birthday & it is very interesting!
Not only is my scale battery dead, but so is my energy. Ally has some kind of crazy stomach virus and won't eat...she only wants to sleep and it is rubbing off on me. I took a 30-minute nap with her (which neither of us ever do) and have been very lethargic today.
Breakfast (360 cal/4 fat/71 carbs/13 pro): 1 cup Kashi Strawberry Fields with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal/0 fat/40 carbs/10 pro) topped with 2 tsp crushed almonds (50 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/2 pro) & 1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro)
Lunch (412 cal/13 fat/43 carbs/32 pro): I had some leftover edemame that needed to be eaten, so I had 1 cup edamame (200 cal/6 fat/18 carbs/16 pro) with a chicken sandwich ~ 2 oz grilled chicken breast (55 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/10 pro), 2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal/4.5 fat/2.5 carbs/.5 pro), 1 lettuce leaf (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro), & 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro) on 2 slices or 1 roll Oroweat Sandwich Thins (100 cal/1 fat/21 carbs/5 pro).
Snack (398 cal/20 fat/54 carbs/11 pro): 1/2 cup sliced red pepper (23 cal/.2 fat/4.5 carbs/.75 pro), 15 carrot sticks (70 cal/0 fat/18 carbs/2 pro), 1/2 pita (80 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/3 pro) dipped in 5 tbsp hummas (175 cal/15 fat/10 carbs/5 pro) and 10 chocolate chips (50 cal/3.75 fat/5 carbs/.75 pro)
Dinner (372 cal/15 fat/27 carbs/35 pro): Dinner ~ 2 corn tortillas (80 cal/1 fat/16 carbs/2 pro) with 4 oz shredded fajita seasoned chicken (160 cal/4 fat/3 carbs/28 pro), 2 tbsp sour cream (15 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/1 pro), 2 avocado slivers (70 cal/6 fat/4 carbs/2 pro), 1 tbsp salsa (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), 2 tbsp shredded cheese (42 cal/3.5 fat/0 carbs/2.5 pro).
91 grams of protein
Activity: I skipped out today! Boooo
Fitness magazine (Feb '09) has advertised a free plan to help you stick to your program ~ sign up at www.fitnessmagazine.com/ycdi.
Mom bought me this book for my birthday & it is very interesting!
Day 34 ~ 1963 cal/94 fat/178 carbs
Weight: 129.8 (but I am hanging in there at 129 - surprisingly after that BIG piece of chocolate cake last night!!). This was by far the most calories I have had in a month...my scale is going to hate me tomorrow!!
Breakfast (480 cal/17 fat/66 carbs/21 pro): Toast with PB ~ 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro), 2 slices Sara Lee Wheat bread (90 cal/1 fat/19 carbs/5 pro) with 2 tbsp peanut butter (200 cal/16 fat/6 carb/7 pro) and 1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro).
Lunch (402 cal/12 fat/56 carbs/21 pro): Turkey Roll ~ 1 'Oroweat Sandwich Thins' roll (100 cal/1 fat/21 carbs/5 pro) with 3 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (60 cal/1 fat/1 carb/11 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), 1/4 cup lettuce (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro), and 1 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (35 cal/2 fat/1 carb/2.5 pro), 15 Baked Lays chips (120 cal/2 fat/23 carbs/2 pro) and 16 chocolate chips (80 cal/6 fat/8 carbs/1 pro).
Snack (320 cal/12.5 fat/19.5 carbs/35.5 pro): 18 almonds (120 cal/10.5 fat/4.5 carbs/4.5 pro) and 1 scoop Whey Protein with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal/2 fat/15 carbs/31 pro).
Dinner (761 cal/52 fat/36 carbs/34 pro): We are still celebrating Steve's bd weekend, so he grilled up steak tonight...it was so good! I had 4 oz of beef ribeye steak with marinade (360 cal/39 fat/0 carbs/20 pro), a big chef salad (226 cal/12 fat/16 carbs/14 pro), and a small piece of cake (175 cal/1 fat/20 carbs/0 pro). However, I totally forgot to add in a MUFA in this meal...I meant to put avocado chunks on the salad. Does the cake count?? :)
111 grams of protein
Activity: Nothing!! :) I sat in the sun and read my Fitness magazine, finished my novel, and tagged some ideas in my Herb Gardening book! :)
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com: In a Pennsylvania State University study, dieters who ate whole grains shed more than twice as much ab fat as those didn’t eat them. Whole grains reduce production of insulin, a hormone that encourages fat storage, which may make it easier to lose belly fat.
So I am getting into gardening ~ I think it will be a good hobby for me to get myself outside. I have started some small herbs in my kitchen that go along with the Flat Belly Diet (parsley, cilantro, and basil). Here is a kit if you are interested!
Breakfast (480 cal/17 fat/66 carbs/21 pro): Toast with PB ~ 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro), 2 slices Sara Lee Wheat bread (90 cal/1 fat/19 carbs/5 pro) with 2 tbsp peanut butter (200 cal/16 fat/6 carb/7 pro) and 1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro).
Lunch (402 cal/12 fat/56 carbs/21 pro): Turkey Roll ~ 1 'Oroweat Sandwich Thins' roll (100 cal/1 fat/21 carbs/5 pro) with 3 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (60 cal/1 fat/1 carb/11 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), 1/4 cup lettuce (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/.1 pro), and 1 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (35 cal/2 fat/1 carb/2.5 pro), 15 Baked Lays chips (120 cal/2 fat/23 carbs/2 pro) and 16 chocolate chips (80 cal/6 fat/8 carbs/1 pro).
Snack (320 cal/12.5 fat/19.5 carbs/35.5 pro): 18 almonds (120 cal/10.5 fat/4.5 carbs/4.5 pro) and 1 scoop Whey Protein with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal/2 fat/15 carbs/31 pro).
Dinner (761 cal/52 fat/36 carbs/34 pro): We are still celebrating Steve's bd weekend, so he grilled up steak tonight...it was so good! I had 4 oz of beef ribeye steak with marinade (360 cal/39 fat/0 carbs/20 pro), a big chef salad (226 cal/12 fat/16 carbs/14 pro), and a small piece of cake (175 cal/1 fat/20 carbs/0 pro). However, I totally forgot to add in a MUFA in this meal...I meant to put avocado chunks on the salad. Does the cake count?? :)
111 grams of protein
Activity: Nothing!! :) I sat in the sun and read my Fitness magazine, finished my novel, and tagged some ideas in my Herb Gardening book! :)
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com: In a Pennsylvania State University study, dieters who ate whole grains shed more than twice as much ab fat as those didn’t eat them. Whole grains reduce production of insulin, a hormone that encourages fat storage, which may make it easier to lose belly fat.
So I am getting into gardening ~ I think it will be a good hobby for me to get myself outside. I have started some small herbs in my kitchen that go along with the Flat Belly Diet (parsley, cilantro, and basil). Here is a kit if you are interested!
Day 33 ~ 1622 cal/50 fat/173 carbs
Weight: 129.0
Breakfast (260 cal/3.5 fat/53 carbs/8 pro): I bought some new cereal (MultiGrain Cheerios, which was advertised on The Biggest Loser & some different Kashi cerel - I am getting pretty tired of the Honey Puffs). I checked out all the ingredients EXCEPT the one I ate today. The Special K is made with sugar & high fructose corn syrup - boooo (and I didn't realize this until I was done - it tasted so good!). 3/4 cup Special K vanilla almond cereal (110 cal/1.5 fat/25 carbs/2 pro) topped with 1 tsp crushed almonds (25 cal/2 fat/1 carbs/1 pro) & 1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/4 pro) with 1/2 grapefruit (60 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/1 pro) & 1/4 cup applesauce (25 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/0 pro).
Lunch (312 cal/14 fat/22 carbs/17 pro): Mediterranean sandwich ~ One 5 oz can Great Value tuna (100 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/11 pro) , 2 tsp canola mayo (22 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley (0), 1 tsp lemon juice (1), 1 tbsp pine nuts (100 cal/10 fat/3 carbs/1 pro) on 2 slices Sara Lee Wheat bread (90 cal/1 fat/19 carbs/5 pro).
Snack (160 cal/7 fat/15 carbs/20 pro): 18 almonds (120 cal/10 fat/5 carbs/5 pro) with a protein shake = 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
Dinner (750 cal/22 fat/81 carbs/38 pro): I will have to do my calories later - it is Steve's birthday & we had Mexican corn tortillas and chocolate cake for dessert...it is movie time! Dinner ~ 1 1/2 corn tortillas (60 cal/.75 fat/12 carbs/1.5 pro), with 4 oz shredded fajita seasoned chicken (160 cal/4 fat/3 carbs/28 pro), 2 tbsp sour cream (15 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/1 pro), 1/4 cup mashed avocado (100 cal/9 fat/5 carbs/1 pro), 1 tbsp salsa (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), 2 tbsp shredded cheese (42 cal/3.5 fat/0 carbs/2.5 pro), with 14 Baked Tostitos (120 cal/3 fat/22 carbs/2 pro) and one piece of chocolate cake (250 cal/2 fat/35 carbs/2 pro) for Steve’s BD!
85 grams of protein
Activity: I walked on the treadmill for an hour - very slow pace, but got in 2 miles - I am super sore from yesterday's workout!!
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com: Research from the City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, CA, found that dieters who ate a few ounces of almonds a day downsized their waist-lines by about 6 1⁄2 inches in 24 weeks—nearly 50% more than those who ate the same number of calories without the nuts. Scientists speculate that the nut eaters benefited from additional fiber. Just keep your portions to a handful—about a 1-ounce serving—because they are high in calories.
I went to the book store last night and found this journal. It was great - if I didn't have this blog, I would definitely buy this - it breaks down every day just like I do on here: cal/fat/carbs/pro and the amount of exercise you are getting. I recommend it if you need something to keep yourself accountable:
Breakfast (260 cal/3.5 fat/53 carbs/8 pro): I bought some new cereal (MultiGrain Cheerios, which was advertised on The Biggest Loser & some different Kashi cerel - I am getting pretty tired of the Honey Puffs). I checked out all the ingredients EXCEPT the one I ate today. The Special K is made with sugar & high fructose corn syrup - boooo (and I didn't realize this until I was done - it tasted so good!). 3/4 cup Special K vanilla almond cereal (110 cal/1.5 fat/25 carbs/2 pro) topped with 1 tsp crushed almonds (25 cal/2 fat/1 carbs/1 pro) & 1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/4 pro) with 1/2 grapefruit (60 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/1 pro) & 1/4 cup applesauce (25 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/0 pro).
Lunch (312 cal/14 fat/22 carbs/17 pro): Mediterranean sandwich ~ One 5 oz can Great Value tuna (100 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/11 pro) , 2 tsp canola mayo (22 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley (0), 1 tsp lemon juice (1), 1 tbsp pine nuts (100 cal/10 fat/3 carbs/1 pro) on 2 slices Sara Lee Wheat bread (90 cal/1 fat/19 carbs/5 pro).
Snack (160 cal/7 fat/15 carbs/20 pro): 18 almonds (120 cal/10 fat/5 carbs/5 pro) with a protein shake = 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
Dinner (750 cal/22 fat/81 carbs/38 pro): I will have to do my calories later - it is Steve's birthday & we had Mexican corn tortillas and chocolate cake for dessert...it is movie time! Dinner ~ 1 1/2 corn tortillas (60 cal/.75 fat/12 carbs/1.5 pro), with 4 oz shredded fajita seasoned chicken (160 cal/4 fat/3 carbs/28 pro), 2 tbsp sour cream (15 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/1 pro), 1/4 cup mashed avocado (100 cal/9 fat/5 carbs/1 pro), 1 tbsp salsa (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), 2 tbsp shredded cheese (42 cal/3.5 fat/0 carbs/2.5 pro), with 14 Baked Tostitos (120 cal/3 fat/22 carbs/2 pro) and one piece of chocolate cake (250 cal/2 fat/35 carbs/2 pro) for Steve’s BD!
85 grams of protein
Activity: I walked on the treadmill for an hour - very slow pace, but got in 2 miles - I am super sore from yesterday's workout!!
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com: Research from the City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, CA, found that dieters who ate a few ounces of almonds a day downsized their waist-lines by about 6 1⁄2 inches in 24 weeks—nearly 50% more than those who ate the same number of calories without the nuts. Scientists speculate that the nut eaters benefited from additional fiber. Just keep your portions to a handful—about a 1-ounce serving—because they are high in calories.
I went to the book store last night and found this journal. It was great - if I didn't have this blog, I would definitely buy this - it breaks down every day just like I do on here: cal/fat/carbs/pro and the amount of exercise you are getting. I recommend it if you need something to keep yourself accountable:
Day 32 ~ 1800 cal/40 fat/107 carbs
Weight: 129.4 loves me & missed me...I do hope to see 128 again sometime soon! :)
Breakfast (309 cal/10 fat/56 carbs/10 pro): 1 cup Kashi Honey Puffs (120 cal/1 fat/25 carb/3 pro), 1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/4 pro), 1/2 grapefruit (60 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/1 pro) & 1 tbsp hazelnuts (89 cal/9 fat/3 carbs/2 pro).
Lunch (279 cal/11 fat/22 carbs/21 pro): Chicken sandwich ~ 3 slices (2 oz) deli chicken (60 cal/0 fat/1 carb/11 pro), 1 slice Colby Jack cheese (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/5 pro), 1 tsp canola oil (40 cal/4 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), 1/2 cup lettuce (4 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/.2 pro) on 2 slices Sara Lee Wheat bread (90 cal/1 fat/19 carbs/5 pro). I discovered that the Sara Lee 45 calorie bread isn't made with whole wheat...so I am going back to the 100% whole wheat version, although it is 10 more calories per slice.
Snack (220 cal/8 fat/28 carbs/10 pro): 6 almonds (40 cal/3.5 fat/1.5 carbs/1.5 pro) with a Luna Lemon Zest bar (180 cal/5 fat/27 carb/9 pro).
Dinner (guessing = 1000 cal/0 fat/20 carbs/25 pro): We went out to celebrate Steve's bd - I had an Asian Ahi Tuna Salad (I looked up on my calorie counter to get an idea of what I consumed - the salad was around 250 & the tuna was 200) with a glass of wine (120 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/0 pro) & 1 1/2 croissants (I couldn't pass them up, but then I looked up the calories and it was around 200!) - it was WONDERFUL!!! I am guestimating my calories, but I think it was the healthiest choice on the menu! Then we went to a couple bars & I had 3 bottles Michelob Ultra (288 cal/0 fat/9 carbs/3 pro). haha
66 grams of protein
Activity: We are headed to the gym...9:30 aerobics, 10:30 yoga, 11:45-1:00 swim, and then grocery shopping! :)
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com: "Protein ~ It doesn’t just build muscle; it fights belly fat, too. Korean researchers found that adults eating more protein lost about 2 more pounds of belly fat than those who ate less protein and more carbs. Aim for about 25% of your calories from protein — that’s 100 g if you eat 1,600 calories a day. Protein also helps you feel more satisfied, so include some of these lean protein-packed foods at each meal."
I have been getting anywhere between 50-75 grams a day on a 1600 calorie day diet.
Breakfast (309 cal/10 fat/56 carbs/10 pro): 1 cup Kashi Honey Puffs (120 cal/1 fat/25 carb/3 pro), 1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/4 pro), 1/2 grapefruit (60 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/1 pro) & 1 tbsp hazelnuts (89 cal/9 fat/3 carbs/2 pro).
Lunch (279 cal/11 fat/22 carbs/21 pro): Chicken sandwich ~ 3 slices (2 oz) deli chicken (60 cal/0 fat/1 carb/11 pro), 1 slice Colby Jack cheese (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/5 pro), 1 tsp canola oil (40 cal/4 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), 1/2 cup lettuce (4 cal/0 fat/1 carbs/.2 pro) on 2 slices Sara Lee Wheat bread (90 cal/1 fat/19 carbs/5 pro). I discovered that the Sara Lee 45 calorie bread isn't made with whole wheat...so I am going back to the 100% whole wheat version, although it is 10 more calories per slice.
Snack (220 cal/8 fat/28 carbs/10 pro): 6 almonds (40 cal/3.5 fat/1.5 carbs/1.5 pro) with a Luna Lemon Zest bar (180 cal/5 fat/27 carb/9 pro).
Dinner (guessing = 1000 cal/0 fat/20 carbs/25 pro): We went out to celebrate Steve's bd - I had an Asian Ahi Tuna Salad (I looked up on my calorie counter to get an idea of what I consumed - the salad was around 250 & the tuna was 200) with a glass of wine (120 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/0 pro) & 1 1/2 croissants (I couldn't pass them up, but then I looked up the calories and it was around 200!) - it was WONDERFUL!!! I am guestimating my calories, but I think it was the healthiest choice on the menu! Then we went to a couple bars & I had 3 bottles Michelob Ultra (288 cal/0 fat/9 carbs/3 pro). haha
66 grams of protein
Activity: We are headed to the gym...9:30 aerobics, 10:30 yoga, 11:45-1:00 swim, and then grocery shopping! :)
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com: "Protein ~ It doesn’t just build muscle; it fights belly fat, too. Korean researchers found that adults eating more protein lost about 2 more pounds of belly fat than those who ate less protein and more carbs. Aim for about 25% of your calories from protein — that’s 100 g if you eat 1,600 calories a day. Protein also helps you feel more satisfied, so include some of these lean protein-packed foods at each meal."
I have been getting anywhere between 50-75 grams a day on a 1600 calorie day diet.
Day 31 ~ 1515 cal/55 fat/167 carbs
Weight: 128.0 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I need to find more ways to incorporate potassium in my diet - I am getting muscle cramps, and last night I woke up with a BUTT cramp! OMG that was the craziest thing ever...I didn't know how to get it to stop! haha
Breakfast (480 cal/17 fat/66 carbs/21 pro): 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro), 2 slices Sara Lee Wheat bread (90 cal/1 fat/19 carbs/5 pro) with 2 tbsp peanut butter (200 cal/16 fat/6 carb/7 pro) and 1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro).
Lunch (350 cal/14 fat/40 carbs/12 pro): I had two slices of homemade pizza (like on day 29 of my blog), but I cut the pizza slices larger so the two slices were equivalent to four from day 29.
Snack (160 cal/7 fat/18 carbs/8 pro): 1 6 oz Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla yogurt (80 cal/0 fat/15 carbs/5 pro)& 12 almonds (80 cal/7 fat/3 carbs/3 pro)
Dinner (470 cal/13 fat/37 carbs/44 pro): Tonight's meal was rather odd...I need to use up the venison in our freezer, so I sauteed steak in 2 tbsp canola oil (240 cal/28 fat/0 carbs/0 pro) - One serving: 3 oz venison steak (140 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/25 pro), 1 tsp canola oil (40 cal/4 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 1 cup edamame (200 cal/6 fat/18 carbs/16 pro), & 1 small corn on the cob (90 cal/1 fat/19 carbs/3 pro).
1 Ghirardelli chocolate bar square (55 cal/4.2 fat/6 carbs/.5 pro)
85 grams of protein
Activity: It is Zumba day at the gym so I skipped out - we have had such a busy week and I am just ready to be home. I did my own version of circuit training for 30 minutes involving lifting, cardio, & abs.
Tip of the day: "Stay focused on being healthy, not on becoming thin." This is a good tip for me...I feel that I am learning to eat right, consuming a proper amount of calories without skimping on important nutrients. Don't get me wrong, I definitely want to get thin, but I like the fact that I am doing it the right way!! :)
I need to find more ways to incorporate potassium in my diet - I am getting muscle cramps, and last night I woke up with a BUTT cramp! OMG that was the craziest thing ever...I didn't know how to get it to stop! haha
Breakfast (480 cal/17 fat/66 carbs/21 pro): 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro), 2 slices Sara Lee Wheat bread (90 cal/1 fat/19 carbs/5 pro) with 2 tbsp peanut butter (200 cal/16 fat/6 carb/7 pro) and 1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro).
Lunch (350 cal/14 fat/40 carbs/12 pro): I had two slices of homemade pizza (like on day 29 of my blog), but I cut the pizza slices larger so the two slices were equivalent to four from day 29.
Snack (160 cal/7 fat/18 carbs/8 pro): 1 6 oz Dannon Light & Fit Vanilla yogurt (80 cal/0 fat/15 carbs/5 pro)& 12 almonds (80 cal/7 fat/3 carbs/3 pro)
Dinner (470 cal/13 fat/37 carbs/44 pro): Tonight's meal was rather odd...I need to use up the venison in our freezer, so I sauteed steak in 2 tbsp canola oil (240 cal/28 fat/0 carbs/0 pro) - One serving: 3 oz venison steak (140 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/25 pro), 1 tsp canola oil (40 cal/4 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 1 cup edamame (200 cal/6 fat/18 carbs/16 pro), & 1 small corn on the cob (90 cal/1 fat/19 carbs/3 pro).
1 Ghirardelli chocolate bar square (55 cal/4.2 fat/6 carbs/.5 pro)
85 grams of protein
Activity: It is Zumba day at the gym so I skipped out - we have had such a busy week and I am just ready to be home. I did my own version of circuit training for 30 minutes involving lifting, cardio, & abs.
Tip of the day: "Stay focused on being healthy, not on becoming thin." This is a good tip for me...I feel that I am learning to eat right, consuming a proper amount of calories without skimping on important nutrients. Don't get me wrong, I definitely want to get thin, but I like the fact that I am doing it the right way!! :)
Day 30 ~ 1390 cal/44 fat/166 carbs
Weight: I didn't weigh myself today - I spent last night at Mom's house and didn't want to use a different scale! :)
Breakfast (330 cal/8.5 fat/53 carbs/13.5 pro): 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), 1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro), & 2 tbsp sunflower seeds (100 cal/8.5 fat/4 carbs/3.5 pro)
Lunch (311 cal/9 fat/46 carbs/11 pro): Cheesy spinach pasta ~ 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce (20 cal/.5 fat/4 carbs/1 pro), ¾ cup penne pasta whole wheat (210 cal/1.5 fat/41 carbs/7 pro), 1 tbsp canola mayo (45 cal/4.5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 1 cup spinach leaves (6.7 cal/0 fat/1 carb/.7 pro), & 2 tbsp mozzarella cheese (30 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/2 pro).
Snack (220 cal/0 fat/14 carbs/2 pro): Two Bud lights! :)
Dinner (419 cal/17 fat/44 carbs/17 pro):Mexican Burrito ~ 1 whole wheat tortilla (130 calories/2 fat/25 carbs/4 pro), 1/2 cup venison (75 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/6 pro), 2 tbsp shredded cheese (42 cal/3.5 fat/0 carbs/2.5 pro), 2 tbsp sour cream (15 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/1 pro), 1 tbsp mashed avocado (25 cal/2.25 fat/1.25 carbs/.25 pro), 2 olives (12 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 1 tbsp salsa (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), 7 Baked Tostitos (60 cal/1.5 fat/11 carbs/1 pro), & 1/4 cup spin dip (55 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/2 pro).
I needed some chocolate at the end of my day so I had 2 Ghirardelli chocolate bar squares (110 cal/9 fat/12 carbs/1 pro).
44 grams of protein
Activity: I did the first 20 minutes of Bob Harper's Biggest Loser video (low-impact cardio) and did three sets of triceps, biceps, and shoulder exercises with free weights & five minutes of abs.
Breakfast (330 cal/8.5 fat/53 carbs/13.5 pro): 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), 1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro), & 2 tbsp sunflower seeds (100 cal/8.5 fat/4 carbs/3.5 pro)
Lunch (311 cal/9 fat/46 carbs/11 pro): Cheesy spinach pasta ~ 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce (20 cal/.5 fat/4 carbs/1 pro), ¾ cup penne pasta whole wheat (210 cal/1.5 fat/41 carbs/7 pro), 1 tbsp canola mayo (45 cal/4.5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 1 cup spinach leaves (6.7 cal/0 fat/1 carb/.7 pro), & 2 tbsp mozzarella cheese (30 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/2 pro).
Snack (220 cal/0 fat/14 carbs/2 pro): Two Bud lights! :)
Dinner (419 cal/17 fat/44 carbs/17 pro):Mexican Burrito ~ 1 whole wheat tortilla (130 calories/2 fat/25 carbs/4 pro), 1/2 cup venison (75 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/6 pro), 2 tbsp shredded cheese (42 cal/3.5 fat/0 carbs/2.5 pro), 2 tbsp sour cream (15 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/1 pro), 1 tbsp mashed avocado (25 cal/2.25 fat/1.25 carbs/.25 pro), 2 olives (12 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 1 tbsp salsa (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), 7 Baked Tostitos (60 cal/1.5 fat/11 carbs/1 pro), & 1/4 cup spin dip (55 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/2 pro).
I needed some chocolate at the end of my day so I had 2 Ghirardelli chocolate bar squares (110 cal/9 fat/12 carbs/1 pro).
44 grams of protein
Activity: I did the first 20 minutes of Bob Harper's Biggest Loser video (low-impact cardio) and did three sets of triceps, biceps, and shoulder exercises with free weights & five minutes of abs.
Day 29 ~ 1368 cal/65 fat/153 carbs
Weight: 129.4 Unbelievable it has dropped back down after my crazy weekend!! :) Back at it today...man I am already feeling better!!
Breakfast (480 cal/17 fat/66 carbs/21 pro): 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro), 2 slices Sara Lee Wheat bread (90 cal/1 fat/19 carbs/5 pro) with 2 tbsp peanut butter (200 cal/16 fat/6 carb/7 pro) and 1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro).
Lunch (308 cal/21 fat/23 carbs/18 pro): Chef salad: 2 cups lettuce (16 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/1 pro), 3 carrot sticks (10 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/.5 pro), 2 avocado slivers (70 cal/6 fat/4 carbs/2 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), 1 egg Goldhen Aldis (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro), 1 tbsp shredded cheese (21 cal/1.75 fat/0 carbs/1.25 pro) & 1 1/2 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette (90 cal/7.5 fat/6 carbs/0 pro) with 3 Kashi Fire Roasted Vegetable wheat crackers crumbled on top (26 cal/1 fat/4 carbs/1 pro).
Snack (230 cal/13 fat/24 carbs/16 pro): 12 almonds (80 cal/7 fat/3 carbs/3 pro), 1/2 cup yogurt (70 cal/0 fat/21 carbs/7 pro) & 1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro).
Dinner (350 cal/14 fat/40 carbs/12 pro): Mom & I made pizza tonight ~ 2 homemade medium pizzas (12 slices per pizza = 1046 cal/43 fat/119 carbs/45 pro) ~ (2093 cal/85 fat/237 carbs/90 pro) ~ 2 whole wheat pizza crusts (1200 cal/42 fat/204 carbs/36 pro), 1/2 medium orange pepper (12 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/.5 pro), 1 cup green pepper (30 cal/0 fat/7 carbs/1 pro), 1/4 cup chopped yellow pepper (11 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/.5 pro), 16 olives (100 cal/10 fat/4 carbs/0 pro), 2 cups venison (300 cal/7 fat/0 carbs/24 pro), 1 cup spaghetti sauce (80 cal/2 fat/16 carbs/4 pro), 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (360 cal/24 fat/0 carbs/24 pro).
Per slice (12 slices per pizza): (87 cal/3.5 fat/10 carbs/3 pro)
4 slices = (350 cal/14 fat/40 carbs/12 pro)
67 grams of protein
Activity: Step class was packed, so I did 45 minutes on the elliptical, burning 400 calories! woohoooo - then I ran 1/2 a mile, and swam & did water aerobics (on my own, not in a class) for an hour.
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com: You need to cut calories to lose weight, but it’s important not to overdo it. Going too low delivers a double whammy to your metabolism. When you eat less than you need for basic biological function (about 1,200 calories for most women), your body throws the brakes on your metabolism. It also begins to break down precious, calorie-burning muscle tissue for energy, says Benardot. "Eat just enough so you're not hungry--a 150-calorie snack midmorning and midafternoon between three meals (about 430 calories each) will keep your metabolism humming."
Breakfast (480 cal/17 fat/66 carbs/21 pro): 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro), 2 slices Sara Lee Wheat bread (90 cal/1 fat/19 carbs/5 pro) with 2 tbsp peanut butter (200 cal/16 fat/6 carb/7 pro) and 1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro).
Lunch (308 cal/21 fat/23 carbs/18 pro): Chef salad: 2 cups lettuce (16 cal/0 fat/4 carbs/1 pro), 3 carrot sticks (10 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/.5 pro), 2 avocado slivers (70 cal/6 fat/4 carbs/2 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro), 1 egg Goldhen Aldis (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro), 1 tbsp shredded cheese (21 cal/1.75 fat/0 carbs/1.25 pro) & 1 1/2 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette (90 cal/7.5 fat/6 carbs/0 pro) with 3 Kashi Fire Roasted Vegetable wheat crackers crumbled on top (26 cal/1 fat/4 carbs/1 pro).
Snack (230 cal/13 fat/24 carbs/16 pro): 12 almonds (80 cal/7 fat/3 carbs/3 pro), 1/2 cup yogurt (70 cal/0 fat/21 carbs/7 pro) & 1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro).
Dinner (350 cal/14 fat/40 carbs/12 pro): Mom & I made pizza tonight ~ 2 homemade medium pizzas (12 slices per pizza = 1046 cal/43 fat/119 carbs/45 pro) ~ (2093 cal/85 fat/237 carbs/90 pro) ~ 2 whole wheat pizza crusts (1200 cal/42 fat/204 carbs/36 pro), 1/2 medium orange pepper (12 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/.5 pro), 1 cup green pepper (30 cal/0 fat/7 carbs/1 pro), 1/4 cup chopped yellow pepper (11 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/.5 pro), 16 olives (100 cal/10 fat/4 carbs/0 pro), 2 cups venison (300 cal/7 fat/0 carbs/24 pro), 1 cup spaghetti sauce (80 cal/2 fat/16 carbs/4 pro), 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (360 cal/24 fat/0 carbs/24 pro).
Per slice (12 slices per pizza): (87 cal/3.5 fat/10 carbs/3 pro)
4 slices = (350 cal/14 fat/40 carbs/12 pro)
67 grams of protein
Activity: Step class was packed, so I did 45 minutes on the elliptical, burning 400 calories! woohoooo - then I ran 1/2 a mile, and swam & did water aerobics (on my own, not in a class) for an hour.
Tip of the day from www.prevention.com: You need to cut calories to lose weight, but it’s important not to overdo it. Going too low delivers a double whammy to your metabolism. When you eat less than you need for basic biological function (about 1,200 calories for most women), your body throws the brakes on your metabolism. It also begins to break down precious, calorie-burning muscle tissue for energy, says Benardot. "Eat just enough so you're not hungry--a 150-calorie snack midmorning and midafternoon between three meals (about 430 calories each) will keep your metabolism humming."
Day 28 ~ 1612 cal/129.4 lbs
What a fun weekend!! Steve is gone and I had a total girl's weekend! I am ready to get my house cleaned up and back on track with my diet & exercise regime. Despite all the drinking and last night's special treat of tacos with (fat-free) sour cream & spin dip (my two biggest food vices), my weight is back down! :)
Weight: 129.4 woohoo!!
Breakfast (420 cal/17 fat/60 carbs/23 pro): 2 slices Sara Lee Wheat bread (90 cal/1 fat/19 carbs/5 pro), 2 tbsp almond butter (170 cal/16 fat/8 carbs/9 pro), 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro), & 1 medium orange (80 cal/0 fat/21 carbs/1 pro).
Lunch (382 cal/20 fat/29 carbs/18 pro): Turkey Wrap ~ 2 slices (1 oz) turkey (30 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/5.5 pro) wrapped with 1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro), 1/2 cup lettuce (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/0 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro) & 1 avocado sliver (35 cal/3 fat/2 carbs/1 pro) WITH 1/2 cup Spinach & Artichoke Dip (110 cal/8 fat/4 carbs/4 pro) & 14 Baked Tostitos (120 cal/3 fat/22 carbs/2 pro).
Snack (340 cal/12 fat/42 carbs/30 pro): 12 almonds (80 cal/7 fat/3 carbs/3 pro), Luna Lemon Zest bar (180 cal/5 fat/27 carb/9 pro) & 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro) with Steve's protein powder (I don't know the nutritional info).
Dinner (470 cal/21 fat/52 carbs/21 pro): I had leftovers from last night & I did measure tonight's meal ~ 2 corn tortillas (80 cal/1 fat/16 carbs/2 pro) with 2 tbsp sour cream (15 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/1 pro), 4 avocado slivers (140 cal/12 fat/8 carbs/4 pro), 2 oz grilled chicken breast (55 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/10 pro), & 1 tbsp salsa (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro) with 1/4 cup spin dip (55 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/2 pro) & 14 Baked Tostitos (120 cal/3 fat/22 carbs/2 pro).
92 grams of protein/70 fat/171 carbs
Activity: As of now, I don't know if I will work out today...I am still terribly sore from Friday & Saturday's workouts and may just do some stretching & yoga this afternoon. I do know that I will get some exercise cleaning my house today - boy this kitchen floor needs to be scrubbed!!!
Tip of the day from Health magazine 11/2009: Leafy greens like spinach are packed with antioxidants that may fight cancer. But you won’t absorb most of these nutrients unless you mix the greens with a little fat, like avocado (which contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fat)! Throw some into your spinach salad to boost the antioxidant absorption.
Weight: 129.4 woohoo!!
Breakfast (420 cal/17 fat/60 carbs/23 pro): 2 slices Sara Lee Wheat bread (90 cal/1 fat/19 carbs/5 pro), 2 tbsp almond butter (170 cal/16 fat/8 carbs/9 pro), 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro), & 1 medium orange (80 cal/0 fat/21 carbs/1 pro).
Lunch (382 cal/20 fat/29 carbs/18 pro): Turkey Wrap ~ 2 slices (1 oz) turkey (30 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/5.5 pro) wrapped with 1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro), 1/2 cup lettuce (2 cal/0 fat/.5 carbs/0 pro), 1 slice tomato (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro) & 1 avocado sliver (35 cal/3 fat/2 carbs/1 pro) WITH 1/2 cup Spinach & Artichoke Dip (110 cal/8 fat/4 carbs/4 pro) & 14 Baked Tostitos (120 cal/3 fat/22 carbs/2 pro).
Snack (340 cal/12 fat/42 carbs/30 pro): 12 almonds (80 cal/7 fat/3 carbs/3 pro), Luna Lemon Zest bar (180 cal/5 fat/27 carb/9 pro) & 1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro) with Steve's protein powder (I don't know the nutritional info).
Dinner (470 cal/21 fat/52 carbs/21 pro): I had leftovers from last night & I did measure tonight's meal ~ 2 corn tortillas (80 cal/1 fat/16 carbs/2 pro) with 2 tbsp sour cream (15 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/1 pro), 4 avocado slivers (140 cal/12 fat/8 carbs/4 pro), 2 oz grilled chicken breast (55 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/10 pro), & 1 tbsp salsa (5 cal/0 fat/1 carb/0 pro) with 1/4 cup spin dip (55 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/2 pro) & 14 Baked Tostitos (120 cal/3 fat/22 carbs/2 pro).
92 grams of protein/70 fat/171 carbs
Activity: As of now, I don't know if I will work out today...I am still terribly sore from Friday & Saturday's workouts and may just do some stretching & yoga this afternoon. I do know that I will get some exercise cleaning my house today - boy this kitchen floor needs to be scrubbed!!!
Tip of the day from Health magazine 11/2009: Leafy greens like spinach are packed with antioxidants that may fight cancer. But you won’t absorb most of these nutrients unless you mix the greens with a little fat, like avocado (which contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fat)! Throw some into your spinach salad to boost the antioxidant absorption.
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