12/27

Well here we are at the end of the year and I can't believe I haven't blogged in over two months! Unfortunately it shows on my belly....working full time, lack of exercise, and eating everything in site has pushed my muffin top back out in plain view. Ugh! I haven't weighed myself in several weeks and I am NOT going to for another few days while I do some clean eating & hard work in the gym!

Since I am logging my calories daily on www.myfitnesspal.com, I will not post it here, but I will log in my recipes when needed to calculate the serving amount. My Fitness Pal does not allow me to enter an entire recipe and then break it down into servings so this will hopefully work for me and then I can put in a quick calorie count on the MFP.

Total Calories per serving = 250

This recipe makes 8 cups = 1975 total calories = 375 per 1 1/2 cup serving

Dinner: Greek Penne with Edamame & Feta

1 cup GV Whole Wheat Elbow pasta (410)
10 oz (300 g) Jenny-O Turkey (420)
2 cup thawed edamame (400 cal)
1 can Great Value Black Beans (385)
1/4 cup chopped green onions (10)
2 tbsp fresh parsley
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup red pepper, chopped (40)
1 tbsp olive oil BC (120)
2 GV minced garlic cloves (10 cal)
2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped (I didn't have any)
1/2 cup (4 oz) Athenos Feta Cheese (180)

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients (except pasta and feta). Chill for 30 minutes in refrigerator to allow flavors to steep. Remove from refrigerator just before serving. Fold in feta & pasta.

10/31

I didn't weigh myself this morning, more out of fear than forgetfulness...

Total Calories = 870

Breakfast: 480 cal
1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro)
2 tbsp Jiffy All Natural Extra Chunky peanut butter (190 cal)
3/4 cup GV Bran Flakes (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)

Lunch: 315 cal
3 cups romaine & spring mix lettuce (25)
1 hardboiled egg (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro)
2 tbsp carrot slivers (20)
1 slice tomato (5 cal)
2 tbsp Members Mark Mild Shredded Cheese (50)
1 tbsp sunflower seeds (50 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/1 pro)
2 tbsp plain croutons (25 cal)
2 tbsp GV Light Buttermilk Ranch dressing (70 cal)

Snack: 75 cal
6 celery stalks (5)
2 Light Laughing Cow wedges (70 cal)

Dinner: cal

Exercise: Ran .75 miles at 5.5 mph & walked .5 miles at 4.0 mph. I also did some core exercises, lunges, and some biceps & shoulder exercises with free weights.

10/17

I didn't want to weigh myself this morning! haha - after the weekend of eating and not exercising, I know I gained back a few pounds...

Total Calories = 1520

Breakfast: 270 cal
3/4 cup GV Bran Flakes (90 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
2 tbsp raisins GV (70 cal/0 fat/15 carbs/.5 pro)
1 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (30 cal)

Lunch: 250 cal
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
2 oz carrot sticks (25 cal)
1 egg Dutch Farms (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro)
1 oz avocado slices (45 cal)
2 tbsp plain croutons (25 cal)
2 tbsp GV Light Buttermilk Ranch dressing (70 cal)

Snack: 200 cal
1 oatmeal chocolate bar (homemade)

Dinner: 800 cal
I had spaghetti and measured out the noodles and sauce, but then ruined it with LOTS of hot yummy bread! AND I bought all kinds of new nut butters and one of them was Nutella - Julie, the boys would love it...it tastes like chocolate icing and you spread it on bread! Instead of a PB sandwich for Ally, she can have this. It is a hazelnut, skim milk, and cocoa mix. Yummo! And then I cut up the veggies & fruits and had several good strawberries! I am going to have to work out hard this week to work off the past couple of days.

Exercise: I slept in...It was just too hard to get up this morning!

10/14 ~ 120.4 lbs

Well that's what I get for drinking a bottle of wine for my dinner - can I just say DEHYDRATION.....

Julie - you crack me up! I don't know if it was worth it...I am a little SHAKEY!!! HAHA I tried posting to your blog and my computer is acting up - way to go on losing another pound!!

Total Calories = 740

Breakfast: 410 cal
3/4 cup GV Bran Flakes (90 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 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)

7.5 oz Regular Sprite (90 cal)

Lunch: 330 cal
2 slices or 1 roll Oroweat Sandwich Thins MINIS (50 cal)
3 slices deli ham (50 cal/1 fat/1 carb/6 pro)
1 slice romaine lettuce (5)
1 tsp mashed avocado (10 cal)
1 tsp Kraft canola mayo (15 cal)
.5 oz Baked Lays ~ approximately 11 chips (60 cal)
A handful of pretzels at the K party (50)
7.5 oz Regular Sprite (90 cal) - I am so dehydrated - I have had like 10 glasses of water this morning!


Snack: cal

Dinner: cal

Exercise: I am so mad! I put on my pedometer and was up to almost 4000 steps by noon and then the darn thing started over! I don't know if I hit a button or what...and when I plug it in the computer, it only registers the last walk...boo! Obviously I didn't get out this morning to work out.

10/13 ~ 123.2 lbs

This week just proves in order to stay the same weight or lose a little, I HAVE to count calories AND work out...there is just no way around it! :) Down to the gym I go....

Total Calories = 1500

Breakfast: 345 cal
1/2 cup Fiber One (60 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro)
1 tbsp GV Chunky peanut butter (95 cal)

Lunch: 255 cal
2 slices or 1 roll Oroweat Sandwich Thins MINIS (50 cal)
2 slices deli ham (35 cal/1 fat/1 carb/6 pro)
1 slice romaine lettuce (5)
2 tsp mashed avocado (20 cal)
1 tsp Kraft canola mayo (15 cal)
.5 oz Baked Lays ~ approximately 11 chips (60 cal)
1 Babybel White Cheddar round (70)

Snack: 100 cal
8.25 oz Chocolate Muscle Milk (100 cal)

Dinner: 800 cal
4 8oz glasses of wine....I drank my dinner...

Exercise:
Mile #1 (11:30) ~ intervals: 4.0 mph at 4.0 incline & 8.0 mph at 0.0 incline every other tenth of a mile.
Mile #2 (15:00) ~ .25 mile = cool down at 4.0 no incline, .25 jog at 5.5 mph, .25 mile 3.5 mph using free weights, .25 mile 3.5 cool down.

10/12 ~ 124.6 lbs

Well I'm on my way back down, thank goodness! Hopefully a few more days of eating right will get me back on track. I had trouble sleeping last night so didn't get up this morning to work out. I would like to maybe walk on the treadmill tonight for a while when I get home, but I rarely have much motivation for that after a long day of work!

Total Calories = 1205

Breakfast: 345 cal
1/2 cup Fiber One (60 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro)
1 tbsp GV Chunky peanut butter (95 cal)

Lunch: 305 cal
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
2 oz carrot sticks (25 cal)
1 egg Dutch Farms (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro)
1 tbsp sunflower seeds (50 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/1 pro)
2 tbsp plain croutons (25 cal)
2 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (50 cal/3.5 fat/5 carbs/0 pro)
1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro)

Snack: cal

Dinner: 465 cal
Dinner was so yummy! I had on the menu to have salmon, but didn't want the rice because I had that last night at Mongolian BBQ...so I whipped up the Edamame Potato salad in the FBD book and it was delicious! I had no idea it would be so good!

Roasted Salmon with Mustard-Dill Glaze

3 6 oz salmon fillets (I had 5 oz = 230 cal)
Mayo Topping (160/3 = 55 cal per fillet)
3 tbsp Kraft Mayo (135 cal)
1 tbsp dry mustard
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1.5 tsp brown sugar (25)
1 tsp fresh lemon juice

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a small dish, combine mayo, seasonings & lemon juice. Place salmon fillets on a foil-lined baking sheet. Season with 1/2 tsp salt & 1/8 tsp pepper and spread mayo mixture over top. Roast until just cooked through, 12-15 minutes.

Edamame Potato Salad (this is one serving = 180)
1/2 cup shelled and boiled edamame (100)
1 3.3 oz small red potato with skin boiled, then chopped (65 cal)
1 tsp Kraft mayo (15 cal)
Season with black pepper.

I had to have 2 Dove dark chocolate squares (90)!!!

Exercise: Nothing - I have a terrible headache and didn't do anything besides walk the halls today! :) I wore my pedometer and walked 4,000 steps! haha

10/11 ~ 125.2 lbs

OMG I am so mad at myself! I haven't seen that number in a year & a half....BOO

I bought a food scale last year, but I am using my postal scale to make sure I am getting things to the ounce! This is out of control!!!!

Total Calories = 1095

Breakfast: 345 cal
1/2 cup Fiber One (60 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro)
1 tbsp GV Chunky peanut butter (95 cal)

Lunch: 395 cal
1 Light Original Flatbread (90 cal)
3 oz Jenny-O oven-roasted deli turkey (75 cal) = 3 slices
2 slices romaine lettuce (10)
1 tsp raisins GV (15 cal)
1 tbsp Kraft Mayo with canola oil (45 cal)
2 tbsp walnuts (100 cal) ~ big sams club sack
.5 oz Baked Lays ~ 11 chips (60 cal)

Snack: 0 cal

Dinner: 355 cal
We are taking Josh out for dinner tonight at BD's Mongolian BBQ...oh lordy!! BUT I found online where you can make your bowl and it figures your calories. I will try to do that BEFORE we leave tonight so I know what to order!!

LATER....Well I didn't have time to make my bowl beforehand so I just estimated while there and don't think I did too bad: It estimated the below items to be around 355 calories, but I know the sodium will be high, hence bloating...

Your Ingredients
1.5 oz Chicken
1.5 oz Krab
1.5 oz Shrimp
1 oz Bean Sprouts
1 oz Broccoli
1 oz Carrots
1 oz Onions (Yellow)
1 oz Peppers
1 oz Shiitake Mushroom
1 oz Light Soy
.5 tsp. Oil Blend (added at the Grill)
1/4 cup Rice

Exercise:
#1 Mile = .10th mile intervals at 8.0 mph/4.0 mph with 4.0 incline
#2 Mile = Ran .50 miles at 5.5 & walked .50 miles at 4.0 with free weights

10/10

I am not even getting on the scale this week! I have been so off on eating & working out, that I know just from the way my pants fit I have gained weight!

Total Calories = 1240

Breakfast: 300 cal
2 tbsp Creamy Wheat BC (80 cal)
2 tbsp raw sunflower seeds (90 cal)
1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)

Lunch: 285 cal
2.5 cups romaine lettuce (20)
1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro)
2 slices 5 lb Sams club ham (50 cal)
2 tbsp raw sunflower seeds (90 cal)
2 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (50 cal/3.5 fat/5 carbs/0 pro)

Well I was doing fine until I went to my TA meeting and there was ALL kinds of lovely chocolate sitting on the tables...that was just a little less than what I burned this morning. BOOOOO
Snack: 175 cal
3 REESE’S Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures (135)
1 Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate Mini (40)

Dinner: 480 cal
I had two cups! Yum
1 Babybel White Cheddar round (70)
1 whole wheat Wasa cracker (50)

Chicken noodle soup:
10 cups water
10 oz. (approximately) 4 cups white egg noodles (1320 cal)
1 13 oz. can chicken (350 cal)
2 tbsp chicken granules & 1 chicken boulion cube (55 cal)
8 oz. chopped carrots (95 cal)
This makes a BIG pot after the noodles expand and it makes 8 cups (Total ~ 1800 cal/10 cups = 180 per serving).

Exercise: I did one mile of intervals: .10th of a mile walking at 4.0 with an incline of 4.0 alternating every .10th of a mile running at 8.0 mph. I walked & jogged mile #2 alternating holding 3 pound weights. I burned 200 calories in 25 minutes.

10/01 ~ 121.6 lbs

I haven't worked out in a week and it is really starting to show. I can't believe my beautiful, lovely treadmill hasn't seen me in awhile! I miss it, but working full time is definitely making it hard to get in a work out! I did take a nice 4 mile bike ride with Steve & Ally one night after school, but it wasn't much of a calorie burner...

I am going to order the Flat Belly Family Cookbook today!!! I am excited for some new recipes that go along with the pocketguide.

Flat Belly Family Cookbook

09/24 ~ 121.4 lbs

Hard to believe it's been two weeks since I last blogged...I haven't been weighing myself regularly so I was surprised to see the numbers this morning. My exercise routine is off because I can't seem to get up early enough in the morning! I haven't been doing too bad on my eating, but I really need to get back to running every day. I am missing it!

I won't blog what I am eating today...just thought I better check in! :)

09/08

Total Calories = 1750

Breakfast: 330 cal
1 cup/28 g corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal)
2 tbsp raisins (65 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
2 tbsp sunflower seeds (85 cal)

Lunch: 365 cal
15 Baked Lays Chips (150)
1/4 cup Member’s Mark cottage cheese (40 cal)
1/3 hoagie roll (150)
3 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (60 cal/1 fat/1 carb/11 pro)
Lettuce & Sprouts (5)
Tomato (5)
Onion (5)
1/4 cup chopped avocado (100 cal)
2 tsp Kraft canola mayo (30 cal)

Snack: cal

Dinner: 1000 cal
We went to Culvers! Wow!! :) It was Peculiar Elementary night at Culvers so we went in support of the school and to get a burger!

Exercise:

09/07 ~ 122.4 lbs

Total Calories = 1480

Breakfast: 330 cal
1 cup/28 g corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal/0 fat/24 carbs/2 pro)
2 tbsp raisins Sunmaid (65 cal)
2 tbsp sunflower seeds (85 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)

Lunch: 350 cal
I just couldn't do another 200 calorie lunch! I like my salad too much! I didn't eat all of this salad - I hope that is an indication my stomach might have shrank? Yea right...
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
1 oz carrot slivers (10)
6 cherry tomatoes (10 cal)
1 egg Dutch Farms (70 cal)
2 tbsp Members Mark Mild Shredded Cheese (50)
1 tbsp sunflower seeds (40 cal)
2 tbsp plain croutons (25 cal)
2 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (50 cal/3.5 fat/5 carbs/0 pro)
3 avocado slivers (100 cal)

Snack: 100 cal
8 oz Chocolate Muscle Milk (100)

Dinner: 700 cal
I went to Sams after work and couldn't resist their wheat hoagie rolls...I pretty much consumed for dinner the entire calories I ate yesterday - pathetic! I made one for lunch tomorrow! They are sooo tasty!
15 Lays Tomato & Basil Chips (150)
1/4 cup Member’s Mark cottage cheese (40 cal)
1/3 hoagie roll (150)
3 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (60 cal/1 fat/1 carb/11 pro)
Lettuce & Sprouts (5)
Tomato (5)
ONion (5)
1/4 cup chopped avocado (100 cal)
2 tsp Kraft canola mayo (30 cal)

Exercise: Nothing - It still hurts to move the knee...I am HOPING to get up in the morning and at least walk on the treadmill!

09/06 ~ 123.8 lbs

Here is a photo of my new scale! It is really wide and doesn't turn on until you actually step on the scale. I am not too happy yet with the numbers that pop up on the screen, but I do know it is very accurate! It is an Eatsmart Precision Plus Digital Bathroom Scale.


I am pretty bummed about my weight going UP after not eating much yesterday AND running! Gesh...Plus I screwed up my ankle AND my knee yesterday while running outside on the pavement...I can't sit down without yelling out in pain from my left knee and I am limping when I walk on my right ankle! Wth?!?! I just shut off my early workout alarm and went back to sleep. My knee kept me up half the night - every time I turned over in bed, it shot pain up my leg!

Total Calories = 1040

Breakfast: 420 cal
1 cup/28 g corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal)
2 tbsp raisins (70 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds (170 cal)

Lunch: 200 cal
4 oz Jenny-O oven-roasted deli turkey (100 cal) = 6 slices
5 oz grape tomatoes (20 cal) - ughhhh I don't think I can do these anymore!
1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro)

Snack: 215 cal
Smoothie (same as yesterday):
Frozen mixed berries (1/2 cup = 40), milk (1/2 cup = 40), ice, and 1 tbsp flax oil (135 cal).

Dinner: 205 cal
I am so ready to have a meal that has some flavor...and a damn piece of dark chocolate for dessert!
4 oz Sam’s tilapia (110 cal)
1/2 cup cooked GV brown rice (75 cal)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (20 cal)

Exercise: Well a swollen knee is what I get for jogging outside - my treadmill is made for me (soft cushiony landing - pounding the pavement is toooo hard on me!)! I couldn't do much today - the knee is pretty swollen!

09/05 ~ 123.6 lbs

What do you think of the new layout? Is it easy to read or are the colors/fonts too difficult? Let me know your opinion please! :) Julie - you know I am only writing this to you...no one else reads this blog!!! :)

I figured this week would be a good time to do the jumpstart. I am sick of my stomach hanging over and saw a picture Ally took of me last week and it was sticking way out over a pair of workout shorts (that have always been super loose). I need to get a grip on portion control!!! I love the fact I'm making a salad, but holding a pound of cheese!




Total Calories = 1130

Breakfast: 380 cal
2 tbsp Creamy Wheat BC (80 cal)
1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds (170 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)

I made my sassy water today (I forgot to do it last night!) at noon so I am just drinking water with lemon. I will start drinking the sassy water around 4ish (so it will at least sit for four hours).

Lunch: 250 cal
One 5 oz can Great Value tuna (100 cal) = 3 oz tuna
1 cup steamed carrot sticks 7 oz (70 cal)
1 cheese stick (80 cal)

Snack: 215 cal
Well Steve made smoothies today - that's weird! I didn't watch him measure out the milk, but all he used were frozen mixed berries (1/2 cup = 40), milk (1/2 cup = 40) & ice. It made about 8 cups so I scooped one cup out for today & added 1 tbsp flax oil (135 cal/15 fat/0 carbs/0 pro). I also scooped out a cup for tomorrow to take with me to school!

Dinner: 285 cal
1 cup frozen green beans (25 cal)
4 oz Price Chopper chicken breast (150 cal) ~ Steve is smoking the chicken!
1 medium Green Giant red potato (110 cal)

Exercise: I ran 1.5 miles at 5.5 mph and walked 1.5 miles (between 3.5-4.0) outside - it is a beautiful day!!

09/01

I didn't weigh myself allll this week! I am trying to find the time to blog again...hopefully soon my daily schedule will calm down & I can do it when I have any free time?!?!

Total Calories = 1695

Breakfast: 390 cal
1 cup/28 g corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1/2 banana (55)
1 1/2 tbsp peanut butter (150 cal/12 fat/4.5 carbs/5.5 pro)

Lunch: 305 cal
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
2 tbsp carrot slivers (20)
1 slice tomato (5 cal)
2 tbsp Members Mark Mild Shredded Cheese (50)
1 tbsp sunflower seeds (50 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/1 pro)
1 tbsp plain croutons (15 cal)
2 slices 5 lb Sams club ham (50 cal)
5 brocolli & cauliflower pieces (20)
2 tbsp sprouts (10)
2 tbsp GV Light Buttermilk Ranch dressing (70 cal)

Snack: 0 cal

Dinner: 1000 cal
I fixed Mexican tonight...soooo good, but I ate wayyyy too much!

Exercise: I ran one mile at 5.3 and walked another mile at 4.0. I also did 5-minutes of abs.

08/28 ~ 121.6 lbs

OK I've had it with my scales...this one (the old one I went back to) tends to say the same number day after day - it goes right to that number as if it's memorized or something. I am going to look online for a high end weight scale and just pay for a good one!!

I probably won't calorie count today either. I had several glasses of wine last night so I am just eating everything in sight! :)

08/27 ~ 120.6 lbs

Well the only reason I'm seeing that number today is because I'm so dehydrated!!! This may be a no counting day for me...I feel like eating everything in the fridge - water; I need lots of water!! :)

08/26 ~ 121.6 lbs

Almost didn't work out this morning, but Steph posted an encouraging comment on yesterday's blog entry so it made me GET UP AND GET IT DONE! :)

Total Calories = 1960

Breakfast: 310 cal
1 cup/28 g 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 1/2 tbsp Daily Chef dried blueberries (50 cal)
2 tbsp sunflower seeds (80 cal)

Lunch: 650 cal - Kinda high but I really wanted some chicken salad & I needed a mufa to go with it! :)
1/2 cup Sam’s Club Chicken Salad (420)
2 whole wheat Wasa crackers (70)
24 almonds/1 oz/2 tbsp (160 cal/14 fat/6 carbs/6 pro)

Snack: 0 cal

Dinner: 1000 cal
Mom fixed us some great sub sandwiches to take to the game...And then I had about 80 beers....

Exercise: Ran 1 mile at 5.5 mph and walked 1 mile at 4.0 mph.

08/25 ~ 122.0 lbs

Kinda bummed I worked so hard this week and still saw 122! That number likes me lately!!!

Total Calories = 1135

Breakfast: 360 cal
1 cup/28 g corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
2 tbsp sunflower seeds (80 cal)
1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro)
1 cup strawberries (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro)

Lunch: 390 cal
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
1 tbsp sprouts (5) - this is a good addition!
2 slivers red onion (5)
2 tbsp carrot slivers (20)
1 slice tomato (5 cal)
1 egg Dutch Farms (70 cal)
2 tbsp Members Mark Mild Shredded Cheese (50)
1/2 tbsp sunflower seeds (25 cal)
2 tbsp plain croutons (25 cal)
1/4 cup chopped avocado (100 cal)
2 tbsp GV Light Buttermilk Ranch dressing (70 cal)


Snack: 45 cal
1 Dove chocolate square (45) - they were regular chocolate squares in Steph's room! Yummmm

Dinner: 340 cal
I made a Sausage Lasagna tonight! Eating Well page 181

Johnsonville Italian turkey sausage 1 lb (1020)
2 cups Sargentos Skim Milk Ricotta Cheese (350)
1 medium zucchini (35) - optional
4 cups fresh sliced mushrooms (50 cal)
16 oz frozen spinach (180)
1/4 cup water
1 28 oz can Crushed tomatoes (260)
9 slices American Beauty Oven-ready lasagna noodles (630)
1/4 cup fresh basil
Salt & Pepper to taste
2 cups mozzarella cheese (480 cal)

Total calories = 3005/9 servings = 340 calories

Preheat oven to 350 & coat a 9x13" glass baking dish with cooking spray. Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until brown. Add mushrooms and water; cook stirring occasionally until the water has evaporated and the mushrooms are tender (8-10 minutes). Squeeze spinach to remove excess water, then stir into the pan; remove from heat.

Mix tomatoes with basil, salt & pepper in medium bowl.

Spread 1/2 cup of the tomatoes in the prepared baking dish. Arrange a layer of noodles on top. Evenly dollop half the ricotta over the noodles. Top with half the sausage mixture, 1/3 of the remaining tomatoes and 1/3 of the mozzarella. Continue with another layer of noodles, the reaming ricotta, the reaming sausage, half the remaining tomatoes and half the remaining mozzarella. Top with a third layer of noodles and the remaining tomatoes.

Cover the lasagna with foil and bake until bubbling, one hour to one hour 10 minutes. Remove the foil; sprinkle the remaining mozzarella on top. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is just melted.

Exercise: I did intervals for 2 miles (walking .10th of a mile @4 mph & running .10th of a mile @8 mph), Day 4 of lifting: Dumbell Shoulder Press, Standing Barbell Triceps Extension, Side Lateral Raise, Stiff-Legged Dumbbell Deadlift, Seated Cable Rows, and 5 minute abs: Bike, crunches, leg raises, planks, side to side, and regular situps.

08/24

Total Calories = 1210

Breakfast: 400 cal
1 cup/28 g corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds (170 cal)
1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro)

Lunch: 325 cal
Waldorf Pita - I was full after eating half but I ate the entire small apple:
1 Father Sams Pita Pocket (220 cal)/2 = 110
2 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (70 cal)/2 = 35
1 small red apple (75 cal)
1 cups romaine lettuce (10)/2 = 5
8.25 oz Chocolate Muscle Milk (100 cal)

Snack: 0 cal

Dinner: 485 cal
I went to Sams after school & was soooo hungry by the time we got home, I wanted to eat everything I bought (and I spent $360 worth of groceries!! haha)!! I bought a lot of ready-made things that the kids or I can zap in the microwave...nothing tooo fattening...I tried to buy things that had around 400 calories per serving!

I settled with:
1/3 cup Sam’s Club Chicken Salad (280)
1 whole wheat Wasa cracker (50)
And one of Ally's White Castle burgers - they were good!! (155)

Exercise: I power walked 2 miles and did 5 minute abs.

08/23

Well I stepped on the scale today, but it said all kinds of weird numbers! I don't like this new scale - I think I will just go buy more batteries for the old scale. Although it went thru batteries quickly, it seemed more reliable!

Total Calories = 1620

Breakfast: 420 cal
1.5 cup fat-free milk (120 cal)
1 cup corn flakes (100)
1/3 cup fresh blueberries (30)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds (170)

Lunch: 390 cal
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
1 tbsp sprouts (5) - this is a good addition!
2 slivers red onion (5)
2 tbsp carrot slivers (20)
1 slice tomato (5 cal)
1 egg Dutch Farms (70 cal)
2 tbsp Members Mark Mild Shredded Cheese (50)
1/2 tbsp sunflower seeds (25 cal)
2 tbsp plain croutons (25 cal)
1/4 cup chopped avocado (100 cal)
2 tbsp GV Light Buttermilk Ranch dressing (70 cal)

Snack: 425 cal
4 Dove dark chocolate squares (160) seriously have no control...that time of month just makes me crave them!!!
2 tbsp GV Chunky peanut butter (190 cal)
1 slice Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat bread (75 cal/1 fat/13 carbs/3.5 pro)

Dinner: 385 cal
Lemon & Dill Salmon Pasta
This is an estimate - I made quadruple this amount and didn't want to spend a lot of time dissecting the recipe:
1/2 can Member’s Mark Atlantic Salmon (100)
1/2 cup Barille cooked farfelle pasta (105)
1/2 tbsp dill
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tbsp olive oil BC (60)
1 cup cooked asparagus (40 cal)
2.5 tbsp parmesan cheese (75)
1/2 tsp capers (5)

Here is the recipe - I add a little extra pasta, salmon, & capers to satisfy the entire family:
http://recipes.prevention.com/Recipe/lemony-salmon-and-dill-toss.aspx

Exercise: I took this morning off - cuddled with the hubby instead of jogging!! ;)

08/22

Julie & I like the quote "nothing tastes as good as skinny feels!" haha
That's a good one!!

Total Calories = 1360

Breakfast: 330 cal
1.5 cup fat-free milk (120 cal)
1 cup Fiber One Honey Clusters (180)
1/3 cup fresh blueberries (30)

Lunch: 380 cal
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
2 tbsp carrot slivers (20)
1 slice tomato (5 cal)
1 egg Dutch Farms (70 cal)
2 tbsp Members Mark Mild Shredded Cheese (50)
1/2 tbsp sunflower seeds (25 cal)
2 tbsp plain croutons (25 cal)
1/4 cup chopped avocado (100 cal)
2 tbsp GV Light Buttermilk Ranch dressing (70 cal)

Snack: 120 cal
Darn chocolates....3 Dove dark chocolate squares (120)

Dinner: 530 cal
Sloppy Joes:
1.2 lbs ground venison (800 cal)
1/4 cup chopped yellow onion (15 cal)
¼ green bell pepper (optional – I didn’t use any tonight)
½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp prepared yellow mustard (0)
3/4 cup Heinz ketchup (180)
3 tsp packed brown sugar (45 cal)
Salt and pepper to taste
This recipe made 5 cups of sloppy joes (210 calories per cup).

My serving:
3/4 cup sloppy joe (160)
3/4 Whole wheat bun (130)
1/2 cup Mac-n-cheese (why is it so good? 180)
1/2 cup whole kernel sweet corn (60 cal)

Exercise: This morning I ran intervals for 2.25 miles on the treadmill, completed three sets of Day 3 arm exercises (see link below): Incline Bench Press, Incline Chest Flys, Bench Dips, Seated Rear Delt Raises, & Dumbbell Upright Rows, and did 5 minute abs: Bike, crunches, leg raises, planks, side to side with 10 lb medicine ball, and regular situps with medicine ball.

Copy & paste this link to a new browser to see my 4 Day plan of arm exercises:
file:///C:/Users/Halvorson/Documents/Meal%20Plans/Exercise%20Plan.htm

For some reason the 'link' button isn't working! I alternate every four days, but I don't do arms every day (either I don't have time or I need a day of rest).

I am currently working on an ab document that showcases several alternatives to do during 5 minute abs!

08/15

Well I am NOT getting on the scale this week. I haven't had the nerve to see the numbers for a few weeks now...I know it has to be bad because my pants are tight! AUGH! I am looking forward to school starting and setting a structured routine - it will help with my eating!

Total Calories = 1020

Breakfast: 275 cal
1 cup/32 g corn flakes Best Choice (130 cal)
1/3 cup fresh blueberries (30)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1/3 cup mango (35)

Lunch: 235 cal
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
2 tbsp carrot slivers (20)
1 slice tomato (5 cal)
2 tbsp Members Mark Mild Shredded Cheese (50)
2 tbsp plain croutons (25 cal)
2 tbsp GV Light Buttermilk Ranch dressing (70 cal)
2 tbsp avocado (50 cal/4.5 fat/2.5 carbs/.5 pro)

Snack: 145 cal
5 red pepper slivers (10 cal)
2 tsp pine nuts (65 cal)
2 tbsp hummas (70 cal/6 fat/4 carbs/2 pro)

Dinner: 365 cal
4 oz tilapia (95 cal)
Sauteed with 2 tbsp olive oil BC (240 cal/28 fat/0 carbs/0 pro), 1 slice medium red onion (5 cal), 2 medium red peppers (60 cal), 1 green pepper (30)/2 = 170

1 cups romaine lettuce (10)
1 tbsp carrot slivers (10)
1 slice tomato (5 cal)
1 tbsp Members Mark Mild Shredded Cheese (25)
1 tbsp plain croutons (15 cal)
1 tbsp GV Light Buttermilk Ranch dressing (35 cal)

Exercise: Walked/ran 3.2 miles and did 5 minutes of abs

08/03

This recipe is great if you don't want to use the oven!

Creamy Tarragon Turkey Salad

1-13 oz can Member’s Mark Chicken Breast separated with a fork (350 cal)
1/3 cup walnuts (270 cal) ~ Sam’s club sack, chopped
2/3 cup Daisy Lite Sour Cream (215 cal)
1/2 cup Kraft Mayo with canola oil (360 cal)
1 tbsp dried tarragon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cups diced celery (optional)
1 cup red grapes (100)

Spread walnuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven at 450 degrees about 5 minutes. Let cool. Stir sour cream, mayo, tarragon, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Add celery, grapes, turkey and walnuts. Stir to coat & refrigerate until chilled, about one hour. Serve on lettuce leaves or wheat deli rolls.

Total Calories = 1295/4 2/3 cup servings = 325 calories per serving (not counting if served on bread). Servings can be smaller!

This recipe is from page 171 of The Eating Well Diet cookbook:




This pulled pork recipe requires the stovetop, but it simmers on low-medium heat for an hour. I doubled the recipe and the meat was slightly dry after an hour of simmering, but it separated easily with a fork. I think next time I make it, I will triple the ketchup & seasoning mix with double the amount of meat. It was delicious!

Pulled Pork

1 pound lean pork loin, trimmed and cut into 2" pieces (620 calories)
1/3 cup Heinz ketchup (80)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar (I didn't have any so I don't know the calories)
2 tbsp brown sugar (90 cal)
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

COMBINE the pork, ketchup, vinegar, sugar, paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover. Gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until very tender, about 1 hour. Transfer the pork and sauce to a bowl. Shred with 2 forks and serve on wheat deli rolls.

Total Calories = 780 x 2 if doubling = 1560/4 one-cup servings = 390 (calorie total does not include bread). Servings can be smaller!

This recipe is from page 323 of The 400 Calorie Fix cookbook:

07/28

Total Calories = 1355

Breakfast: 0 cal
I got up late and just had a cup of coffee...

Lunch: 565 cal
Ham & Cheese Panini
2 slices Earth Grain 100% Whole Wheat bread (220)
2 slices 5 lb Sams club ham (50 cal)
Mayo/mustard spread (30)
1 slice American cheese (80 cal/7 fat/0 carbs/4 pro)
1/4 cup Member’s Mark cottage cheese (40 cal)
10 Rold Gold tiny twists pretzels (65)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)

Spread (60 cal/2 sandwiches = 30 cal):
3 tsp Dijon mustard (15 cal)
1 tbsp Kraft canola mayo (45 cal)

Snack: 230 cal
1 cup strawberries (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro)
11 oz Chocolate Muscle Milk (180 cal)

Dinner: 560 cal
Well I did so good today, but then decided to have leftover tacos for dinner! Whew I am stuffed and know I ate way more than I should've!
2 hard taco shells (150)
10 Tostitos (85 cal)
1/4 cup refried beans (90)
1/4 cup sour cream (30 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/2 pro)
2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal/4.5 fat/2.5 carbs/.5 pro)
3 tbsp Members Mark Mild Shredded Cheese (75)
1/2 cup venison (75 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/6 pro)
1 slice romaine lettuce (5)

Exercise: I got in my 3 mile walk (no jogging today - something is wrong with my lower back...not sure if it is muscles or kidneys!!) and 3 sets of biceps/triceps/shoulder exercises.

Well booo - if I don't work out, it shows on the scale! 122.6 lbs today...I definitely don't feel bloated like I did at the beginning of the week, so that's good!

07/27

Total Calories = 1275

Breakfast: 200 cal
3/4 cup Honey Cluster cereal (120)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)

Lunch: 345 cal
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
2 tbsp carrot slivers (20)
1 slice tomato (5 cal)
2 tbsp Members Mark Mild Shredded Cheese (50)
2 tbsp sunflower seeds (100)
2 tbsp plain croutons (25 cal)
2 tbsp GV Light Buttermilk Ranch dressing (70 cal)
1/2 grapefruit (60 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/1 pro)

Snack: 0 cal

Dinner: 685 cal
Key West Chicken- Avocado Sandwiches
1 medium-sized avocado, mashed (230)
1 tbsp Tbsp freshly squeezed limejuice (about 1/2 lime)
1/2 tsp green pepper sauce (we used Tabasco), optional
1 cup baby spinach (5)
2-4 oz grilled or roasted chicken breast, sliced (200)
1 C mango, peeled, pitted, and sliced 7 oz. (135)
2 whole grain rolls [1 Sara Lee Hearty & Delicious White Deli Rolls (210)] (420)

Combine avocado, lime juice, and green pepper sauce, if using, in small bowl. Spread top and bottom halves of rolls with 2 tablespoons each of the avocado-lime mixture. Layer 1/4 cup of the spinach, one-quarter of the chicken, and 1/4 cup of the mango on bottom halves. Top with other halves of rolls.

I made two sandwiches: 990/2 = 495
20 Lays Kettle Cooked Original Potato Chips (150)
1/4 cup fat-free cottage cheese (40 cal/0 fat/3.5 carbs/7 pro)

I liked this sandwich, but Steve didn't like the mango on it. Next time I will leave off the mango and make the sandwiches with my panini maker! This meal was a bit high on the calorie count, but I was hungry allll day - I think it's because I started out with a small breakfast!

1 Dove dark chocolate square (45)

Exercise: I didn't do any exercise today besides cleaning Ally's room - my back is KILLING me from going thru every bin in her room, but it sure looks better!

122.2 lbs - I thought for sure I would be down to 121 today...I was STARVING last night when I went to bed, though, and had to have a little snack...

07/26

Tonight's recipe was great!!!

Total Calories = 1360

Breakfast: 415 cal
1 cup/32 g corn flakes Best Choice (130 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro)
1 tbsp GV Chunky peanut butter (95 cal)

I had a late breakfast so no lunch again today...

Snack: 310 cal
11 oz Chocolate Muscle Milk (180 cal)
1 cup strawberries (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro)
1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro)

Dinner: 450 cal
Penne with Broccoli and Ricotta
Ingredients
Salt
2 cups broccoli (50)
2 cups Barille uncooked farfelle pasta (420)
1 tbsp olive oil BC (120)
Johnsonville Italian turkey sausage 1 lb (1020)
1/2 medium red onion (20 cal)
1 garlic clove, sliced (5)
Small pinch crushed red pepper flakes
2 tbsp GV tomato paste (35 cal)
Ricotta Cheese Part Skim Milk GV 1/4 cup (80)
2 tbsp GV finely shredded parmesan cheese (40 cal)

This recipe made 6 cups/3 people = 3 servings
1790 calories/6 = 300 calories per cup
I had 1.5 cups = 450

Directions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli rabe; cook for 4 minutes. Transfer the broccoli rabe to a colander. When it's cool enough to handle, chop into bite-size pieces.
2. Add the penne to the same pot of boiling water and cook until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the penne.
3. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages, onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook, crumbling the sausage with a wooden spoon, until browned, 8 minutes. Add the chopped broccoli rabe and saute until tender, about 2 more minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring until well combined, about 1 minute.
4. Adjust the heat to low and add the pasta to the skillet. Toss to combine the ingredients, adding a little of the reserved cooking water if the mixture seems dry. Stir in the ricotta and Parmesan, take the pan off the heat, and toss well. Serve immediately.

2 Dove dark chocolate squares (90)

Exercise: I put in another 3 miles power walking/jogging and doing one set of biceps/triceps/shoulders.


Snack: 95 cal I got hungry when I went to bed!
1 slice deli ham (15 cal)
1 slice Colby Jack cheese (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/5 pro)

I got on the scale today & weighed in at 122.8 lbs...not too bad considering the weekend's bad eating & drinking....yesterday's power walk must have helped kick some of those calorie's butts!

I tried this new site to calculate my calories...it isn't very user friendly...I need to have Steve create a new one! I thought it might post on fb so people can view my recipes, but it was awful!

07/25

I didn't have the courage to step on the scale today. I weighed in at 120.2 lbs on Saturday! BUT totally ruined it by eating a pound of velveeta with rotel Saturday night & sunday!!! haha

Total Calories = 1500

Breakfast: 475 cal
1 cup/32 g corn flakes Best Choice (130 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro)
2 tbsp GV Chunky peanut butter (190 cal)

Lunch: 0 cal I ate breakfast late...

Snack: 0 cal

Dinner: 540 cal
I made panini's tonight with my new grill! It is awesome!
2 slices bread (220) - I bought some special 100% whole wheat thinly sliced bread today at Walmart. It was 70 calories more than my usual Sara Lee, but I wanted something different!
3 slices 5 lb Sams club ham (70 cal)
Mayo/mustard spread (30)
1 slice Colby Jack cheese ( 80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/5 pro)
15 Rold Gold tiny twists pretzels (100)
1/4 cup Member’s Mark cottage cheese (40 cal)

Spread (60 cal/2 sandwiches = 30 cal):
3 tsp Dijon mustard (15 cal)
1 tbsp Kraft canola mayo (45 cal)

BUT then we went to Uncle Mike's and I had about 5 pieces of fried fish & 1/4 cup of potato salad! It was delicious! (450)

Exercise: 3 miles & 1 set each of bicep/tricep/shoulder exercises.

07/12 ~ 122.0 lbs

Total Calories = 245

Breakfast: 245 cal
1 package cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
1 tbsp dried cranberries (35 cal)
1 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (30 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)

Lunch: cal

Snack: cal

Dinner: cal

Exercise:

07/10 ~ 122.4 lbs

I KNEW drinking all that soda yesterday would catch back up to me! :) But it sure was good on a hangover!

Total Calories = 980

Breakfast: 10 cal
One cup of coffee with a tbsp of skim milk

Lunch: 350 cal
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
2 tbsp carrot slivers (20)
1 egg Dutch Farms (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro)
2 tbsp Members Mark Mild Shredded Cheese (50)
2 tbsp sunflower seeds (100 cal)
2 tbsp plain croutons (25 cal)
2 tbsp GV Light Buttermilk Ranch dressing (70 cal)

Snack: 0 cal

Dinner: 620 cal
6 oz Round roast beef (300) – some seasonings (ranch dressing, lipton onion soup mix)
1 medium Green Giant red potato (110 cal/0 fat/26 carbs/3 pro)
Red peppers, red onion, yellow squash & zucchini in baked olive oil (120 - estimate)
2 Dove dark chocolate squares (90)

Exercise: I swam for two hours with Ally (no laps, but we swam the entire time we were there today).

07/09 ~ 120.4 lbs

Well gotta love that vodka & lemonade mixture - dehydrates AND helps you lose weight! :) I am feeling the pain though - I was doing so good this week!! Grrrrr

This is definitely going to be my no-counting day of the week...I have already had a little 150 calorie bottle of full-fledged dr. pepper and now am having a large glass of Sprite...I am also fixing tacos to eat on alllll day long! :)

07/08 ~ 122.2 lbs

I hope to keep up the clean eating and exercising over the weekend...seems the weekends are my culprits, but I have my meal plans done for the weekend so hopefully that will help me stay on track (rather than ordering a pizza!)!

Total Calories = 1030

Breakfast: 300 cal
1 package cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
2 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)
1/2 grapefruit (60 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/1 pro)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1 cup of coffee

Lunch: 390 cal
17 Rold Gold tiny twists pretzels (110)
14 Hormel Pepperonis (140)
3 custom slices of Sara Lee Aged Sharp Cheddar Cheese (140)

Snack: cal

Dinner: 340 cal
Salmon Kabobs (YUMMO!) = 855
2 tbsp olive oil (210)
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp dijon mustard (15)
2 salmon fillets (550) = 1/3 = 185
1 medium green & red pepper (60 cal)
1/2 medium red onion (20 cal)
Combine oil, juice & mustard & marinate salmon for 20 minutes. Place skewers (or just lay out veggies and meat) on foil on a broiling pan and brush half the marinade on veggies and meat. Broil for 5 minutes and turn over. Brush with remaining marinade and broil another 5 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.

I only had 2/3 of the salmon fillet (so Ally could eat the other third).


Exercise: I swam 20 laps in the pool today (about 20 minutes of cardio).

07/07 ~ 122.4 lbs

I'll take that....a pound a day would be nice! Well this is just weird...I have two boxes of Best Choice corn flakes - one says 1 cup/32 grams = 130 calories and the other box says 1 cup/28 grams = 100 calories! I don't like that! I have already opened the first box, so I only had 3/4 cup for breakfast.

Total Calories = 1005

Breakfast: 330 cal
3/4 cup corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal)
2 tbsp raisins GV (70 cal/0 fat/15 carbs/.5 pro)
2 tbsp sunflower seeds (80 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)

Lunch: 280 cal
1 slice romaine lettuce (5)
2 slices deli ham (35 cal)
2 tsp mashed avocado (20 cal)
1 cheese stick (80 cal)
1 medium Granny Smith apple (80 cal)
1/2 grapefruit (60 cal)

Snack: 0 cal

Dinner: 395 cal
1/4 cup Ancient Harvest Quinoa (90 cal)
6 oz baked tilapia (145 cal) with seasoning
1 cup broccoli (25 cal)
2 tbsp Members Mark Mild Shredded Cheese (50)
1/4 cup strawberries (15 cal)
1/4 cup red grapes (25)
1 Dove dark chocolate square (45)

Exercise: I took a 5 mile bike ride!

07/06 ~ 123.2 lbs

OUCH - I can't even get my pants over my large ass right now....it actually hurts to put them on...I have eaten and drank so much over the past couple of weeks and not worked out at all....NOT GOOD!

Total Calories = 1000

Breakfast: 340 cal
2 tbsp Creamy Wheat BC (80 cal)
1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds (170 cal)
1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/4 pro)
Cup of green tea

I ate breakfast late and then went to the gym & grocery shopping...so I wasn't really hungry until dinner.

Dinner: 525 cal
Guacamole Dip: 475 cal
Toast 1 Father Sams Pita Pocket (220 cal)
Dip into a mixture of:
1/4 cup chopped avocado (100 cal)
1 tsp agave nectar (20 cal)
1 small tomato (30 cal)
1/2 cup chopped red pepper (25 cal)
1 cheese stick (80 cal)

1/4 cup red grapes (25)
1/2 cup strawberries (25)

1 Dove dark chocolate square (45)

Darn that mac-n-cheese I made for Ally! I had to have a couple of bites....so good!

Exercise: Ran/walked 3 miles...pure agony running...I felt sooo heavy! I also road 1.25 miles on my bike this evening...I am beat!

06/20

I won't be blogging for awhile...The in-laws will be here tonight so there will be lots of grilling out, casseroles, and dining out in store for the next three weeks while they are here...and I don't really want my mother-in-law to hound me for writing down everything I put in my mouth...I can hear it now!!! :)

06/15 ~ 121.6 lbs

Well I dared to get on the scale today. I consumed a few snacks & drinks last night at a neighbor's get-together, so I am not sure the total calories I consumed yesterday, but at least I am trying to keep it low!!

Total Calories = 1330

Breakfast: 555 cal
2 cup fat-free milk (160 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
2 slices Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal)
2 eggs Dutch Farms (140)
1 slice American cheese (80 cal/7 fat/0 carbs/4 pro)
A few spinach leaves sauteed with eggs (5)
1 slice deli ham (15 cal)
1 tsp fake butter (5)

Lunch: 155 cal
1 slice deli turkey (20 cal)
1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro)
10 Rold Gold Pretzels (55)

Snack: 0 cal

Dinner: 335 cal
1 cup frozen green beans (25 cal)
1 serving meatloaf: (200 per serving)
1/3 cup GV 100% whole grain oats (100)
1 egg Dutch Farms (70 cal)
1.2 lbs ground venison (800 cal)
seasonings (0)
1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal)

I had 2 tablespoons of the ( cups) ketchup dip (405): (40)
1 cup ketchup (180)
1/3 packed brown sugar (225 cal)
Dry mustard

1/2 medium Green Giant red potato (55 cal/0 fat/26 carbs/3 pro) roasted with seasonings, olive oil (20) & parmesan cheese (20)

I had a little bit more potatoes so up it by 50 calories AND I couldn't help myself to 4 Dove dark chocolate squares (180)...

Exercise: I swam a little again! :)

06/14

Yep I am still too scared to step on the scale...

Total Calories: 1480

Breakfast: 490 cal
2 slices Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal)
2 eggs Dutch Farms (140)
1 slice American cheese (80 cal/7 fat/0 carbs/4 pro)
A few spinach leaves sauteed with eggs (5)
1 slice deli ham (15 cal)
1 tsp fake butter + 1 tsp Strawberry jam (20)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)

Lunch: 285 cal
2 slices (1 oz) deli turkey (40 cal/.7 fat/.7 carb/7.5 pro)
1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro)
1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro)
10 Rold Gold Pretzels (55)

Snack: 0 cal

Dinner: 315 cal
6 oz. flounder fillet (135 cal)
1/4 cup cooked GV brown rice (40 cal)
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (10 cal) - they were nasty!
side salad:
1 cups romaine lettuce (10)
1 tbsp carrot slivers (10)
1 slice tomato (5 cal)
1 tbsp Members Mark Mild Shredded Cheese (25)
2 tsp sunflower seeds (35 cal)
1 tbsp plain croutons (10 cal)
1 tbsp GV Light Buttermilk Ranch dressing (35 cal)

2 Dove dark chocolate squares (90)

I went to a party and had several sangria's and some snacks (bagel chips, pepperoni, brie, and red peppers with hummus.

Exercise: I swam a little?!?! :)

06/13

I am way too afraid to get on the scale!! It has been three weeks since I've worked out, this past week due to this ridiculous bruise on my boob...boo!!! On top of not exercising, my meals have been horrible...I gotta get a grip or I won't be able to wear a swimming suit!

Total calories: 1200

Breakfast/Lunch: 450 cal
1 Father Sams Pita Pocket (220 cal) – Price Chopper
1 small red apple (70 cal)
1 cups romaine lettuce (10)
2 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (70 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)

Snack: 0 cal

Dinner: 700 cal
Burritos
1 Great Value Burrito size tortilla (180)
1 cup venison (170) with seasonings
2 tbsp Members Mark Mild Shredded Cheese (50)
3 avocado slivers (100 cal)
1 cups romaine lettuce (10)
1/4 cup Daisy Lite Sour Cream (80 cal)
1/4 cup salsa (20 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/0 pro)
10 Tostitos (85 cal)

Exercise: Nothing...still unable to lift or jog...maybe I can take a walk tonight? I did take a 20 minute slow walk with Steve & Ally tonight! :)

05/28 ~ 119.8 lbs

Well that's better!!! BUT it's only because I am dehydrated...

Total Calories: 1345

Breakfast: 355 cal
1 whole wheat English muffin (140 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1 tbsp Strawberry jam (50)
1/2 cup strawberries (25 cal/0 fat/6.5 carbs/0 pro)
1/2 grapefruit (60 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/1 pro) - the WORST ever...I love grapefruit but this one was awful!!

Lunch: 290 cal
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
2 tbsp carrot slivers (20)
1 slice tomato (5 cal)
1 egg Dutch Farms (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro)
1 tbsp Members Mark Mild Shredded Cheese (25)
1 tbsp sunflower seeds (50 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/1 pro)
2 tbsp plain croutons (25 cal)
2 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (50 cal/3.5 fat/5 carbs/0 pro)
2 slices deli oven-roasted turkey (30 cal)

Snack: cal
STARVING!!!!!! What to eat....some fruit??

Dinner: 700 cal
Cheeseburger with a little ketchup & mayo, lettuce, onion & tomato
One large ear of corn
Some sun chips & a scoop of potato salad - and I had some chex mix while waiting...

MORE BEER........
Exercise: I had a great workout downstairs - I lifted for 30 minutes.

05/27 ~ 121.4 lbs

OUCH! I REALLY don't like this scale! haha - of course, I can't blame it anymore....I know that I've gained weight over the past couple of weeks - not counting calories, not running as much, etc...

Total Calories = 1735

Breakfast: 330 cal
1 cup GV cornflakes (100)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
2 tbsp raw sunflower seeds (90 cal)
1 small red apple (60 cal)

Lunch: 355 cal
One 5 oz can Great Value tuna (100 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/11 pro)
1 tsp Kraft canola mayo (15 cal) - I just can't eat the tuna plain anymore!
1 tsp pine nuts (35 cal)
1 whole wheat Wasa cracker (50)
3 oz (8) steamed carrot sticks (35 cal/0 fat/8 carbs/1 pro)
1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro)
1/2 medium Granny Smith apple (40)

Snack: 100 cal
Handful of pretzels (100)

Dinner: 250 cal
1 medium Green Giant red potato (110 cal/0 fat/26 carbs/3 pro)
4 oz. flounder fillet (90 cal) with seasoning & olive oil (40)
1 cup strawberries (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro)

SIX BEERS!!! 700

Exercise: Nothing!

05/21 ~ 119.6 lbs

Glad to see the teens today. I forgot to weigh myself yesterday morning, but I ate ok. However, I didn't exercise (I subbed all day) AND I drank about 4 vodka & sprite zeros AND two bottles of wine with Beth Ann! Whew! haha - that's probably why I'm seeing a lower number today...I'm dehydrated and craving bean dip & chips!! :)

Breakfast: cal

Lunch: cal

Snack: cal

Dinner: cal

Exercise:

05/15 ~ 120.4 lbs

Well now I REALLY don't like my scale...I finally got it to register with a 35 pound weight - and it said 35.0! UGH! haha - guess I have crawled back up to 120. I knew I was getting flabby since I haven't been running like I was earlier this year...need to get back into my 4-5 days a week workouts!!

Total Calories = 1545

Breakfast: 270 cal
1 cup corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal/0 fat/24 carbs/2 pro)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
2 tbsp raw sunflower seeds (90 cal)

Lunch: 375 cal
1 slice Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat bread (75 cal/1 fat/13 carbs/3.5 pro)
2 tbsp peanut butter (190)
1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro)

Snack: 0 cal

Dinner: 900 cal
Well I totally killed my workout today...we went to Noodles & Company after jcp & I chowed down on the Japanese Pan Noodles (690) with beef (200)!!! Yowzers!!!!

Exercise: I had a kick-butt workout today. I ran 1 mile, did sprints for 1 mile, and then power walked with a 2.5 incline at 4.0 holding a 2 lb ball for another mile. Then I did heavy strength training in my arms & shoulders and did 5 minutes of abs.

05/18 ~ 120.6 lbs

I really don't like this new scale!! haahaa

Total Calories = 1390

Breakfast: 240 cal
1 package cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
1 tbsp blueberries (30 cal)
1 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (30 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)

Lunch: 280 cal
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
2 tbsp carrot slivers (20)
1 slice tomato (5 cal)
1 egg Dutch Farms (70 cal)
1 tbsp Members Mark Mild Shredded Cheese (25)
1 tbsp sunflower seeds (50 cal)
2 tbsp plain croutons (25 cal)
2 tbsp GV Light Buttermilk Ranch dressing (70 cal)

Snack: 45 cal
1 Dove dark chocolate square (45)

Dinner: 785 cal
Steve took us to Subway...I didn't make the best choice on sandwiches:
6" roast beef (320) on Italian Herbs & Cheese bread (250) with light mayo (50), provolone cheese (50) and veggies. I also had a handful of Ally's Classic Lays chips (115). This goes to show that Subway isn't always the best choice!!! haha

Exercise: I subbed half a day & then worked on photos all afternoon. I planned on riding my bike to my hair appointment, but it was cold!

05/17 ~ 120.8 lbs

New scale - registers 2 lbs heavier than my old scale...boooo - and the old scale registered 14.8 with a 15 lb weight so I know it was close to correct...the new scale won't register anything when I put a weight on it so I can't tell if it is slightly off except by my own tests last week.

Total Calories = 1160

Breakfast: 380 cal
2 tbsp Creamy Wheat BC (80 cal)
1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds (170 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)

Lunch: 300 cal
One 5 oz can Great Value tuna (100 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/11 pro)
1 cup steamed carrot sticks 7 oz (70 cal)
1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro)
1 whole wheat Wasa cracker (50) - I had to have some crunch with this plain meal!!!

Snack: 0 cal

Dinner: 320 cal
1 medium Green Giant red potato (110 cal/0 fat/26 carbs/3 pro) with parm cheese, olive oil & seasonings (60)
4 oz baked chicken breast (100 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/21 pro)
2 cups frozen green beans (50 cal)

Once again I had to have something at the end of the night!!
3 Dove dark chocolate squares (120)
1/2 cup sherbert (40)

Exercise: Nothing! I don't know where my day went...I played ball with Ally & sat out on the deck for a couple hours visiting with Steve...

05/16

I didn't have the guts to get on the scale this morning!!! haha

Total Calories = 1025

Breakfast: 230 cal
1 cup corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal/0 fat/24 carbs/2 pro)
1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)

Lunch: 210 cal
2 tbsp sunflower seeds (100 cal/8.5 fat/4 carbs/3.5 pro)
2 slices deli oven-roasted turkey (30 cal)
1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro)

Snack: 80 cal
1 medium orange (80 cal)

Dinner: 190 cal - that's it? Weird...
4 oz. flounder fillet (90 cal)
1 tsp olive oil BC (40 cal/5 fat/0 carbs/0 pro)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (20 cal)
1/4 cup cooked GV brown rice (40 cal)

I caved...2 Dove dark chocolate squares (90)
1 1/2 tbsp peanut butter (150 cal/12 fat/4.5 carbs/5.5 pro)
1 slice Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat bread (75 cal/1 fat/13 carbs/3.5 pro)

Exercise: Walked/jogged 5 miles (burning 450 calories) and did some upper body lifting & ab exercises.

05/11 ~ 118.2 lbs

Total Calories = 830

Breakfast: 380 cal
1 cup Kellogs Granola (190)
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: 450 cal
2 slices Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal/2 fat/26 carbs/7 pro)
2 tsp Kraft canola mayo (30 cal)
1 slice cheddar cheese (80 cal)
3 slices 5 lb Sams club ham (30 cal)
1/4 cup Member’s Mark cottage cheese (40 cal)
15 Baked Lays chips (120 cal/2 fat/23 carbs/2 pro)

Snack: 90 cal
1 Quaker granola bar (90)

Dinner: cal

Exercise:

05/10 ~ 118.4 lbs

I must have just had a lot of beer bloat! haha

Total Calories = 1205

Breakfast: 340 cal
1 cup corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal/0 fat/24 carbs/2 pro)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
2 tbsp sunflower seeds (100 cal/8.5 fat/4 carbs/3.5 pro)
1/2 grapefruit (60 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/1 pro)

Lunch: 350 cal
1 pita (90) - I need to see what brand they are because they're the lowest calorie pitas I've found so far!
3 tbsp walnuts (150 cal) ~ big sams club sack
1 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (35 cal/2 fat/1 carb/2.5 pro)
1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro)

Snack: 0

Dinner: 425 cal
One of my FAVORITE meals:

Teriyaki Salmon (320)
one cup steamed mixed veggies (30)
1/2 cup cooked GV brown rice (75)

Teriyaki Salmon Recipe

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (40)
1/4 cup dry sherry (I used dry red cooking wine - 50)
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar (45)
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp pepper
3 6 oz salmon fillets (825)

In a shallow dish, combine the soy sauce, sherry, vingegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, ground ginger and pepper; stir well. Add the salmon to the dish, turning to coat in the marinade and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes. Grill or broil 5-7 minutes on each side. Transfer the fish to a serving platter and keep warm. Meanwhile, pour the reserved marinade in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes or until it because thick and syrupy. Pour 1/3 of the sauce over each portion as well as the veggies & rice. Serve immediately.


2 Dove dark chocolate squares (90)


Exercise: Nothing - BUT I can get flip-flops on today! yay! haha

Lose Those Love Handles

05/09 ~ 120.0 lbs

Ok I've fallen off the wagon these past two week so I need to get it under control!! :)

Total Calories = 1485

Breakfast: 330 cal
1 cup Kellogs Granola (190)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1/2 grapefruit (60 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/1 pro)

Lunch: 340 cal
One 5 oz can Great Value tuna (100 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/11 pro)
1 tsp Kraft canola mayo (15 cal)
1 tbsp pine nuts (100 cal/9 fat/2.5 carbs/1.5 pro)
1 whole wheat Wasa cracker (50)
1/4 cup Member’s Mark cottage cheese (40 cal)
3 oz (8) carrot sticks (35 cal/0 fat/8 carbs/1 pro)

Snack: 200
4 Dove dark chocolate squares (200)

Dinner: 615 cal
Artichoke Chicken (180)

1/4 cup Member’s Mark cottage cheese (40 cal)

Salad (305):
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
2 tbsp carrot slivers (20)
1 slice tomato (5 cal)
1 egg Dutch Farms (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro)
2 tbsp Members Mark Mild Shredded Cheese (50)
1 tbsp sunflower seeds (50 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/1 pro)
2 tbsp plain croutons (25 cal)
2 tbsp GV Light Buttermilk Ranch dressing (70 cal)

AND a Rice crispie treat for dessert (90)


Artichoke Chicken Recipe:
6 4 oz. boneless chicken breasts (600)
salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp olive oil (100)
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with green pepper and onions, undrained (140)
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato pesto (90)
1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts in water, drained and quartered (150)
1080/6 servings = 180 calories

Season both sides of each chicken breast half with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes on each side, or until evenly browned. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm. Pour the tomatoes and liquid into the skillet; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Stir in the pesto and artichokes. Return the chicken to the pan,cover and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, or unitl the chicken is cooked through.

Exercise: Nothing - so disappointed my feet hurt so badly!

Flatten Your Belly Tips

04/23 ~ 118.4 lbs

Total Calories = 1060

Breakfast: 560 cal
1 cup MultiGrain Cheerios (110 cal/1 fat/23 carbs/2 pro)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
2 tbsp sunflower seeds (100 cal/8.5 fat/4 carbs/3.5 pro)

At race (estimated):
1/2 banana (55 cal)
1/4 bagel with cream cheese (150)
1/2 cup smoothie (75)

Lunch: 500 cal
Leftover burrito & chips

Snack: 0

Dinner: cal

Exercise: Participated in Pancreatic Cancer Awareness 5K - ran it in 34:09 and then walked another 3 miles! Sweet - my chip time was 33:52! :)

04/22 ~ 118.4 lbs

I am going to the gym this morning, but will probably just walk on the treadmill for an hour - no lifting and maybe just some light jogging and then I am going to take Ally swimming again.

Total Calories = 1035

Breakfast: 260 cal
1 package cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
1 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (30 cal)
1 tbsp blueberries (30 cal)
1/2 grapefruit (60 cal)
1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/4 pro)

Lunch: 395 cal
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
2 tbsp carrot slivers (20)
1 slice tomato (5 cal)
1 egg Dutch Farms (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro)
2 tbsp Members Mark Mild Shredded Cheese (50)
3 slices (5 lb Sams club) ham (30 cal)
1 tbsp sunflower seeds (50 cal/4 fat/2 carbs/1 pro)
2 tbsp plain croutons (25 cal)
2 tbsp GV Light Buttermilk Ranch dressing (70 cal)
1/2 grapefruit (60 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/1 pro)

Snack: 380
Veggie sticks - they are sooo addictive! 100 = 260 cal
After all that salt, I needed 3 Dove dark chocolate squares (120)!!! :)

Dinner: cal

Well after eating alllll those veggie sticks, I'm still not hungry for dinner AND I'm going out to meet up with Carrie, Lesley & Shannon! Ooopss....will probably be mad at myself tomorrow, but I don't really care about my time - it isn't like I haven't been running 3 miles three times a week for the past year!! :) I will be home by 10 so hopefully it won't be too bad!!

Exercise: Walked 3 miles on the treadmill.

04/21 ~ 118.6 lbs

I am not working out today. My neck is so sore from yesterday's workout and I didn't sleep well because of it! Ugh! I thought we might go to the gym this morning before I go to work, but I think we will just relax!

Total Calories = 1345

Breakfast: 250 cal
1 package cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
1 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (30 cal)
1 medium orange (80 cal/0 fat/21 carbs/1 pro)
1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/4 pro)

Lunch: 280 cal
1 slice Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat bread (75 cal/1 fat/13 carbs/3.5 pro)
1 tsp Kraft canola mayo (15 cal)
1 tsp mashed avocado (10 cal)
3 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (60 cal/1 fat/1 carb/11 pro)
1/4 cup Member’s Mark cottage cheese (40 cal)
10 Baked Lays chips (80 cal)

Snack: 90
1 Quaker granola bar (90)

No jelly beans or candy yet - but my sweet tooth kicks in after my dinner...and that raspberry sherbert will be calling my name!

Dinner: 565 cal
Oh yea gonna ruin it tonight with sloppy joes & tator tots!! :) I don't thin kI had one veggie today...oops

1 Sloppy Joe mix packet (160)
1.2 lbs ground venison (800 cal/24 fat/0 carbs/56 pro)
1 can tomato paste (150)

1110/7 1/2 cup servings = 160 calories

12 Best Choice Tator Tots (225) with
1 tbsp GV ketchup (15)
1 tbsp Kraft canola mayo (45 cal)

1 Sara Lee Whole Wheat soft & smooth bun (120) with 1/2 cup sloppy joe mix (160)


24 whoppers - sooooooo yummy - I can see why you ate so many!!! (190)

04/20 ~ 118.8 lbs

That awesome workout I had yesterday didn't even out with the junk I ate...those jelly beans are mean!!

Total Calories = 1700

Breakfast: 390 cal
1 cup corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal/0 fat/24 carbs/2 pro)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro)
2 tbsp sunflower seeds (100 cal/8.5 fat/4 carbs/3.5 pro)

Lunch: 465 cal
1 Father Sams Pita Pocket (220 cal) – Price Chopper
2 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (70 cal)
1 medium red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro)
2 tbsp walnuts (100 cal) ~ big sams club sack

Snack: 60
1/2 grapefruit (60 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/1 pro)
And about 30 jelly beans!! damn you jelly beans...

Dinner: 645 cal
Beef, Corn, and Refried Bean Enchiladas

Ingredients
1.2 lbs ground venison (800 cal/24 fat/0 carbs/56 pro)
1 cup chopped yellow onion (65 cal)
1 small tomato (20 cal), chopped
1 cup frozen corn (135 cal) ~ Sams bag (It calls for 1/2 cup but I accidently did 1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder (5)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon whole wheat flour (I didn't use any)
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) Great Value Black Beans (385), rinsed and drained
6 multigrain tortillas (7-8" diameter) - I used 8 Great Value Buritto size tortilla (1440)
1 can (10 ounces) mild Old El Paso Enchilada Sauce (90)
1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend (180)
chopped cilantro or parsley (optional)

3120 total/8 servings = 390 calories
+ 4 tbsp Old El Paso Fat free refried beans (35)
1/4 cup sour cream (30 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/2 pro)
2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal/4.5 fat/2.5 carbs/.5 pro)
17 Tostitos (140 cal)

Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 13" x 9" baking dish with cooking spray.

2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the beef; cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up any chunks, until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the onion, tomato, corn, and garlic; cook until the onion starts to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the chili powder and oregano and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Sprinkle with flour and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the beans.

3. Wrap the tortillas in between damp paper towels and microwave until warm, 20 to 40 seconds. Working one at a time, place a tortilla on a work surface and top with 1/2 cup of the beef mixture spread in a line across the center, parallel to the edge of the counter closest to you. Roll up jelly roll- style and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. Pour the sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the cheese. Bake until hot and the cheese has melted, 18 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro or parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.

Exercise: Two miles of sprints on the treadmill and two more miles alternating lifting & abs with a jog around the track.

04/19 ~ 118.8 lbs

Good job Julie on getting us back on blogging!! :)

Total Calories = 1350 cal

Breakfast: 200 cal
1 cup Special K vanilla almond with 1 cup fat-free milk (200 cal)

Lunch: 500 cal
One GIANT chef salad: lettuce, cheese, egg, ham, tomato, croutons, sunflower seeds, light ranch dressing.

And about 100 Jelly Beans....haha

Snack: 0

Dinner: 650 cal
I got this recipe from allrecipes.com, but I added chicken - it is pretty plain...maybe some mrs. Dash would've helped??

I also bought 4 loaves of frozen bread at Sams and we had one loaf tonight...

Penne Primavera with Chicken

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil (120 cal)
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 cups broccoli florets (50 cal)
1 cup julienned carrots (80 cal)
2 cups vegetable broth (10 cal)
3 cups cooked penne pasta whole wheat GV (840 cal)
1/2 cup peas (60)
1/2 cup GV finely shredded parmesan cheese (150 cal)
6 Chicken tenderloins (500 cal)

Calories: 1810/4 servings = 450 cal

Directions
1. Bake chicken tenderloins as directed.

2. Heat the olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. When garlic is tender, remove from skillet and set aside. Place the broccoli and carrot in the skillet and cook 2 minutes, just until heated through.

3. In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the penne pasta and heated crushed garlic clove. Cook for 5 minutes, or until pasta is almost al dente. Remove and discard garlic clove.

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

Exercise: 2 mile sprints on the treadmill and then lifted & ran another mile between reps.

04/05 ~ 116.8 lbs

I haven't exercised since Saturday! I did bicep curls and overdid it with the weight & I'm so sore! I hope to take Ally to the gym pool today.

Total Calories = 1255

Breakfast: 260 cal
1 cup cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
1 tbsp blueberries (30 cal)
1 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (30 cal)
1/2 grapefruit (60 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/1 pro)
1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/4 pro)

Lunch: 490 cal
1 medium orange (80 cal)
10 Wheat thins (90)
1/2 Wasa cracker (20)
1/3 cup Sam’s Club Chicken Salad (300)

Snack: 40 cal
1/4 cup fat-free cottage cheese (40 cal)

Dinner: 465 cal
Green beans = 240/2 servings = (120)
* 2 cups frozen green beans (50 cal)
* 2 tsp olive oil BC (80 cal/10 fat/0 carbs/0 pro)
* 1/2 tbsp salted sweet cream butter (50 cal)
* 2 tbsp toasted slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)

1 6 oz frozen filet (275 cal) with 1/3 of the sauce (30)
Sauce (90):
* 1/4 cup Kikomann low sodium soy sauce (40 cal)
* 1/4 cup red wine (35 cal)
* 1 tsp packed brown sugar (15 cal)

1/4 cup cooked GV brown rice (40 cal)

Exercise: Nothing! Dang it....

04/04 ~ 117.8 lbs

Total Calories = 1520

Breakfast: 190 cal
1 cup MultiGrain Cheerios with 1 cup fat-free milk (190 cal/1 fat/35 carbs/10 pro)

Lunch: 0 cal

Snack: 690 cal
16 Reduced fat Wheat thins (130)
2/3 cup Sam’s Club Chicken Salad (560)

Dinner: 480 cal
Parmesan tilapia & quinoa with black beans & corn (both from my 400 calorie meal book, but I am going to figure out to see if it is correct on calorie count):
Quinoa p. 106
955 calories/3.5 servings = 275 cal
Tilapia p. 74
510 calories/2 = 205

4 Dove dark chocolate squares (160)

Exercise: Nothing....I ran errands & had a doctor's appointment.

04/03 ~ 116.2 lbs

Kinda dehydrated & hungry from the beer last night!

Total Calories = 1410

Breakfast: 510 cal
2 slices Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal/2 fat/26 carbs/7 pro)
2 tbsp peanut butter (200 cal/16 fat/6 carb/7 pro)
2 cups fat-free milk (160 cal)

Lunch:

Snack: 300
Cheese and chips

Dinner: 600
I had leftovers - bbq chicken with some potatoes and a few bites of lasagna and dove chocolates - no wonder my stomach hurt!
Exercise:

04/02 ~ 118.2 lbs

Total Calories = 2240

Breakfast: 190 cal
1 cup MultiGrain Cheerios with 1 cup fat-free milk (190 cal/1 fat/35 carbs/10 pro)

Lunch: 450 cal
1 slice deli ham (15 cal)
1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro)
1 Wasa cracker (45)
1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro)
2 tbsp peanut butter (200 cal/16 fat/6 carb/7 pro)

Snack: 0 cal

Dinner: 1400
Sushi!!!! Soooo good!
7 beers....ouch!

Exercise: I walked/jogged 3 miles, lifted weights for biceps, triceps, & shoulders, and did abs.

04/01 ~ 118.4 lbs

Well last night Steve took me to Guichos for dinner...I consumed about a pound of cheese dip...ouch! My stomach doesn't like me today for it either...

Total Calories = 1425

Breakfast: 190 cal
1 cup MultiGrain Cheerios with 1 cup fat-free milk (190 cal)

Lunch: 385 not good calories
Grilled ham and cheese sandwich:
2 slices Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal/2 fat/26 carbs/7 pro)
1 slice American cheese (80 cal/7 fat/0 carbs/4 pro)
2 slices deli ham (35 cal/1 fat/1 carb/6 pro)
15 Baked Lays chips (120 cal/2 fat/23 carbs/2 pro)

Snack: 135
1 Quaker granola bar (90)
1 Dove dark chocolate square (45)

Dinner: 475
6 oz baked chicken breast (150 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/32 pro) with 2 tbsp KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce (60 cal) = 200

Roasted Red Potatoes: 1 tbsp olive oil BC (120 calo), 2 medium Green Giant red potato (220 cal), 1 tbsp parmesan cheese (30 cal) & seasonings/2.5 (Ally will eat some) = 150 cal

Side Salad: 1 cups romaine lettuce (10), 1 slice tomato (5 cal), 3 carrot sticks (10 cal), 1 tbsp plain croutons (15 cal), 1 tbsp walnuts (50 cal) ~ big sams club sack, and 1 tbsp GV Light Buttermilk Ranch dressing (35 cal) = 125

6 Dove dark chocolate squares (240) - yep you read that right....six - out of control....I started today; don't blame me too much!! ;)

Exercise: Nothing...I'm doing really bad lately!!!

03/30 ~ 117.4 lbs

Pretty sure I am going to drink my weight tonight in beers....

Total Calories = 1445

Breakfast: 180 cal cal
1 cup corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal/0 fat/24 carbs/2 pro)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)

Lunch: 265 cal
2 slices deli ham (35 cal/1 fat/1 carb/6 pro)
2 whole wheat Wasa crackers (70)
2 cheese sticks (160 cal/12 fat/0 carbs/12 pro)

Snack: 0

Dinner: 1000
Two slices of Mom's yummy lasagna!
80 beers! haha
Exercise: Jogged/walked 3 miles.

03/29 ~ 118.4 lbs

I had to weigh myself to see what I was up against after the past week of NOT exercising and eating like a crazy person!

I have NOOO energy....what is up with this weather! I have no desire to workout or to do anything for that matter...maybe after eating right for the next couple days, I will feel better!?!?

Total Calories = 1310

Breakfast: 330 cal
1 cup corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal/0 fat/24 carbs/2 pro)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
2 tbsp sunflower seeds (100 cal/8.5 fat/4 carbs/3.5 pro)
1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro)

Lunch: 330 cal
13 Kashi Original 7 Grain crackers (120)
2 tbsp almond butter (170 cal/16 fat/8 carbs/9 pro)
1/2 red apple (40 cal)

Snack: 90 cal
1 dark choc granola bar

Dinner: 440 cal
Lime Cilantro Fish: 4 oz. flounder fillet (90 cal) covered with 1/3 tbsp butter (35), garlic & onion flakes sauteed in 1 tsp olive oil BC (40 cal) & topped with cilantro & lime juice = 165 cal

Roasted Red Potatoes: 1 tbsp olive oil BC (120 calo), 2 medium Green Giant red potato (220 cal), 1 tbsp parmesan cheese (30 cal) & seasonings/2.5 (Ally will eat some) = 150 cal

Side Salad: 1 cups romaine lettuce (10), 1 slice tomato (5 cal), 3 carrot sticks (10 cal), 1 tbsp plain croutons (13 cal), 1 tsp sunflower seeds (15 cal), 1 avocado sliver (35 cal) sliced, and 1 tbsp GV Light Buttermilk Ranch dressing (35 cal) = 125

3 Dove dark chocolate squares (120)

Exercise: Nothing again....

03/26 ~ 116.0 lbs

Ouch I drank a LOT last night...a bit dehydrated today and made up a ton of weightloss by having Taco bell for lunch, twizzlers and m&m's while watching a movie and Spin Pizza for dinner!!!! haha - the scale isn't going to be pretty tomorrow!!!!

Total Calories = 3000

Breakfast:

Lunch: cal

Snack:

Dinner:

Exercise: NOTHING

03/25 ~ 117.2 lbs

Total Calories = 375

Breakfast: 375
1 cup cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
2 tbsp blueberries (60 cal)
2 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
2 bites eggs with cheese (75)

Lunch: cal

Snack:

Dinner:

Exercise:

03/24 ~ 118.0 lbs

Wow I haven't blogged in forever! I have weighed myself every day this week and was a steady 118.4 lbs - I thought my scale must be broken because it seems to 'set' itself on one weight and not flucuate, but today it was different, so I guess it's right. I finally bought batteries this past weekend, but probably should have just forked over the money for a new scale. I don't know if I trust it...

My half-marathon is next Saturday. I would like to monitor my calorie intake this next week and make sure I am eating the right foods before a big race so my goal is blog every day (at least this week anyway)!

Later - well Steve and I aren't running the half-marathon! This morning he decided we weren't well enough to jog it out, but when I went to register for the 10K, the race was already full! Oh well - apparently it wasn't meant to be, but it sure gave me a good goal. I think we will do one in June so I will just keep training and work on toning up for the summer & Jeff's wedding!

Total Calories = 1525

Breakfast: 475 cal
1 cup MultiGrain Cheerios (110 cal/1 fat/23 carbs/2 pro)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1 large red apple (85 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro)
2 tbsp peanut butter (200 cal/16 fat/6 carb/7 pro)

Lunch: 370 cal
3 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (60 cal/1 fat/1 carb/11 pro)
3 slice Cheddar cheese (220 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/5 pro)
2 Wasa crackers (90)

Snack: 180 cal
2 Dove dark chocolate squares (90)
1 Quaker granola bar (90)

Dinner: 500
2 helpings of veggie lasagna...yummmm!!!

Exercise: Nothing...I am suffering from a cold...booooo

02/27 ~ 116.6 lbs

Total Calories = 335

Breakfast: 335 cal
2 tbsp Creamy Wheat BC (80 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
3/4 cup applesauce (75 cal)
2 tbsp sunflower seeds (100 cal/8.5 fat/4 carbs/3.5 pro)
One cup tea

Lunch:
Really weird day of eating....I had a hot fudge sundae thanks to Steve & Ally...then a half enchilada with more bean dip and chips...

Snack:

Dinner:

Exercise: Nothing today!!!

02/26 ~ 116.0 lbs

I have been weighing myself sporadically in the past week & was surprised that this morning's weight was the exact same as last time I posted...I need to get a new scale - this one is driving me crazy - the battery is about dead. I have spent three times the amount on batteries than what the scale is even worth.

I haven't been blogging because I knew Julie wasn't online! :) I am not motivated to post if I know you aren't reading it!!!

Total Calories = 1780

Breakfast: 400 cal
1 cup MultiGrain Cheerios (110)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro)
1 tbsp peanut butter (100 cal/8 fat/3 carbs/3 pro)

Lunch: 380 cal
1/2 grapefruit (60 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/1 pro)
2 tbsp hummas (70 cal/6 fat/4 carbs/2 pro)
1 tbsp pine nuts (100 cal/9 fat/2.5 carbs/1.5 pro)
5 red pepper slivers (10 cal)
1 dinner roll (140?)

Snack: 0

Dinner: 1000 cal
Chicken Enchiladas!!! No idea on the calorie count, but I have no doubt it was close to 1000...
Flour tortillas, chicken, sour cream, green chilis, green peppers, onions, enchilada sauce, avocados, shredded cheese and tostidos & bean dip!!! :)
I am full and happy.......

Exercise: I hit a new distance record - 7.5 miles on the treadmill!

02/19 ~ 116.6 lbs

We are heading to the Simpson's tonight for a night of fun!

02/18 ~ 114.4 lbs

OMG I must be totally dehydrated!! 114?!?!?!??!

Total Calories =

Breakfast: 660 cal
2 mini Jimmy Dean sausage sandwiches (360 cal)
3 glasses of milk!! (240 cal)
1/2 grapefruit (60 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/1 pro)

I just kinda snacked all day...I had some chips with bean dip, some leftover chicken & twice baked potatoes, a couple slices of pizza that Terra brought over for the girls and some chocolate! Yikes!! haha

Lunch:

Snack:

Dinner:

Exercise: Nothing again....

02/17

Today I subbed HS and had to be at the school at 7 a.m. so I didn't weight myself! Whew....I chowed down this evening on a great dinner with our neighbors & several drinks!!

Total Calories = 2550! Gesh!!!

Breakfast: 410 cal
1 cup cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro)
2 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
1/2 grapefruit (60 cal/0 fat/16 carbs/1 pro)

Lunch: 540 cal
Turkey sandwich
3 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (60 cal/1 fat/1 carb/11 pro)
2 slices Sara Lee Whole Wheat bread (150 cal/2 fat/26 carbs/7 pro)
2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal/4.5 fat/2.5 carbs/.5 pro)
2 tsp canola mayo (80 cal/10 fat/0 carbs/0 pro)
1 slice Colby Jack cheese ( 80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/5 pro)
15 Baked Lays chips (120 cal/2 fat/23 carbs/2 pro)

Snack: 0 cal

Dinner: 1580 CAL!!!! OMG
4 oz beef ribeye steak (260 cal/19 fat/0 carbs/20 pro) with marinade (100 cal)
1/2 cup Zarda baked beans (170 cal)
1 large corn on the cob (180 cal)
1 wheat dinner roll (150 cal)
3 glasses red wine (390)
3 Bud lights (330)

Exercise: NOTHING!!

02/15 ~ 118.4 lbs

Booooo toooo much eating lately!! :)

Total Calories = 655

Breakfast: 350 cal
1 cup cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro)
2 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)

Lunch: 305 cal
I had the most boring salad!
3 cups romaine (25)
1/2 cup raw broccoli & cauliflower (20)
2 tbsp shredded carrots (20)
4 cucumber slices (5)
4 grape tomatoes (5)
2 tbsp sunflower seeds (100)
2 tbsp fat-free ranch dressing (70)
1 grapefruit (60)

Snack:

Dinner:

Exercise: I ran 3.5 miles solid & then walked another .5 miles.

02/14 ~ 117.8 lbs

I knew there was no way I would see 115 after my eating fest yesterday! haha

Total Calories = 1355

Breakfast: 425 cal
1 cup Quaker Crunchy corn (120)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
3 tbsp sunflower seeds (150 cal)
1 medium red apple (75 cal)

Lunch: 230 cal
3 slices Jenny-O turkey (45 cal)
1/2 cup grape tomatoes (15 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/1 pro)
1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro)
2 Wasa crackers (90)

Snack: 700??
A HUGE HOT FUDGE SUNDAE!! IT WAS SOOO GOOD - Ally and I had a rough morning together and I felt guilty so after her valentine's party, I treated her to a hot fudge sundae & I got one, too (my culver's coupon was buy one get one free, so I HAD to get it!!)! :)

Dinner: 700
It's going to be baddddd - I bought chicken wrapped in bacon from the PC deli & it was 560 calories! I also bought two loaded twice baked potatoes to share with Josh & Steve (I will have 1/3 of the potato & hopefully only half of the chicken!).

Exercise: Yay - I actually did Jillian's frontside dvd this morning! :)

02/13 ~ 115.6 lbs

OMG I have NEVER seen 115!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so excited!!! I woke up STARVING though so I know it is due to dehydration & the fact that I didn't eat much yesterday - I was so busy cleaning the house that I worked it all off! :) I have no doubt it will be back up tomorrow - I am going to eat a lot today!! :)

Total Calories = 2100

Breakfast: 560
Two Jimmy Dean sausage biscuits (they were mini & yummy!) 360
1/2 slice american cheese (cut into 1/4 and put on sandwich) 40
2 cups milk - I am sooooo thirsty!!! 160

Lunch: 1000 cal
Yummm - just had leftover beef & rice casserole on a tortilla with sour cream, avocado, chips & bean dip!!!!!!!!!!

Snack: 0

Dinner: 500 cal
2 cups potato soup & 10 saltine crackers
Exercise:

02/12 ~ 116.6 lbs

Well I thought my scale was stuck on 116.8, but I was proved wrong these past two days...so weird to see 116 so consistently this week!!

Total Calories = 1465

Breakfast: 465
Well I got up late (around 10!!) and went right to work on taping the bathroom so I didn't eat anything until almost noon.
1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro)
2 tbsp peanut butter (200 cal/16 fat/6 carb/7 pro)
1 slice Sara Lee 100% Whole Wheat bread (75 cal/1 fat/13 carbs/3.5 pro)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)

Lunch: cal

Snack:

Dinner: 1000?

I had a frozen beef & rice casserole that I thawed out and had on a tortilla with sour cream & avacodo.
Then I topped it off with FIVE miller lites! :)
Exercise: NOTHING!

02/11 ~ 117.6 lbs

I knew that potato soup would do me in! How can I not work out for two days and my weight be down and then I burn 400 calories yesterday and my weight is up! Makes no sense....I feel awful today...no gym time for me...my throat is so swollen I can't talk...booooo

Total Calories = 1505

Breakfast:
1 cup HOT coffee with creamer (not sure about the little packet of creamer) maybe 20 calories?

Lunch: 305 cal
Waldorf Pita:
1 Pita Pocket (155 cal)
2 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (70 cal)
1 red apple (75 cal)
1 lettuce leaf (2 cal)

Snack: 0

Dinner: 1200 cal
We went out to dinner at The Pit and I had a bigggg cheeseburger with fries & two of Josh's onion rings...then three hershey kisses for dessert when we got home! :)

Exercise: Nothing!

02/10 ~ 116.8 lbs

Total Calories = 1285

Breakfast: 460 cal
1 1/2 tbsp peanut butter (150 cal/12 fat/4.5 carbs/5.5 pro)
1 banana (110 cal/0 fat/29 carbs/1 pro)
1 cup Quaker Crunchy corn (120)
1 cup skim milk (80)

Lunch: 325 cal
2 slices deli oven-roasted turkey (30 cal)
2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal/4.5 fat/2.5 carbs/.5 pro)
6 cherry tomatoes (10 cal)
2 lettuce leaves (5 cal)
2 cheese sticks (160 cal/12 fat/0 carbs/12 pro)
2 whole wheat Wasa crackers (70)

Snack: 0

Dinner: 490 cal
I fixed some potato soup tonight and some chicken tenders I fixed for the kids, but I didn't eat until 8! Whew this is going to be a heavy meal...it will show on the scale tomorrow!! :)

4 chicken poppers (190)
2 cups soup (200)
10 saltine crackers (100)

Soup:
4 cups broth (60)
5 red potatoes (550)
1 cup milk (80)
1 tbsp butter (100)
1/2 cup onions (30)
It made a lot...I had two cups and there was at least 10 cups total.
820/10 = 90 calories per cup

Exercise: I ran 2 miles and then did high-intensity interval training for another 2.5 miles (I had a medicine ball and did one minute lifts, one minute jogging at 6.0 mph and one minute rest).