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...
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!
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.
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:
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).
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! :)
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).
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!
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!
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! :)
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?!?! :)
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! :)
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.
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!
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
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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.
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!
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...
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.
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:
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
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
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! :)
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.
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)
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.
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.
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....
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.
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:
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.
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!!!
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.
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....
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
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:
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
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!!!
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!
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!
02/18 ~ 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....
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!!
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.
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! :)
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:
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!
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!
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).
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).
02/09 ~ 116.8 lbs
Well, I saw it again...crazy! I need to work out today - yesterday I skipped out on my workout because I was busy hanging stuff up in my house...
Total Calories = 1320
Breakfast: 380 cal
3/4 cup Fiber One (90 cal)
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: 405 cal
Waldorf Pita:
1 Toufayan Whole grain pita pocket (155 cal) - I was so excited to find some new pitas at price chopper...not only are they whole grains, they are only 155 calories, compared to the 220 calorie pitas I had last week!
2 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (70 cal)
2 tbsp walnuts (100 cal) ~ big sams club sack
1 red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro)
1 lettuce leaf (2 cal)
Snack:
Dinner: 535 cal
1 cup GV cooked rotini pasta (210 cal)
1/4 cup venison (40 cal)
½ cup Hunt’s spaghetti sauce (50 cal)
2 meatballs (75)?? Mom made them last week - Janet's recipe
One small side salad:
3 lettuce leaves (5)
3 grape tomatoes (5)
3 cucumber slivers (5)
1 tbsp carrot slivers (5)
1 tbsp fat free ranch (30)
1 tsp shredded cheese (10)
1 tsp sunflower seeds (20)
4 hershey kisses (80)
Exercise: I still haven't worked out!!!
Total Calories = 1320
Breakfast: 380 cal
3/4 cup Fiber One (90 cal)
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: 405 cal
Waldorf Pita:
1 Toufayan Whole grain pita pocket (155 cal) - I was so excited to find some new pitas at price chopper...not only are they whole grains, they are only 155 calories, compared to the 220 calorie pitas I had last week!
2 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (70 cal)
2 tbsp walnuts (100 cal) ~ big sams club sack
1 red apple (75 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro)
1 lettuce leaf (2 cal)
Snack:
Dinner: 535 cal
1 cup GV cooked rotini pasta (210 cal)
1/4 cup venison (40 cal)
½ cup Hunt’s spaghetti sauce (50 cal)
2 meatballs (75)?? Mom made them last week - Janet's recipe
One small side salad:
3 lettuce leaves (5)
3 grape tomatoes (5)
3 cucumber slivers (5)
1 tbsp carrot slivers (5)
1 tbsp fat free ranch (30)
1 tsp shredded cheese (10)
1 tsp sunflower seeds (20)
4 hershey kisses (80)
Exercise: I still haven't worked out!!!
02/08 ~ 116.8 lbs
Not sure if starving myself yesterday helped or what (surprisingly, I actually wasn't starving & I still haven't had breakfast yet!), but I can't believe I am seeing this number...I am wondering if my scale doesn't work!!! I got up and weighed 117.2, but then went to the bathroom before eating breakfast and I weighed 116.8! HAHA gotta love that!! :)
Total Calories = 1280
Breakfast: 400 cal
2 tbsp Creamy Wheat BC (80 cal)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds (170 cal)
2 tbsp raisins (70 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
Lunch: 415 cal
Lettuce Wraps
2 Romaine lettuce leaves (10 cal)
2 cheese sticks (160 cal)
2 slices (2 oz) deli ham (60 cal)
2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal)
2 tbsp carrot slivers (20)
2 slices tomato (10 cal)
3 whole wheat Wasa crackers (105)
Snack: 0 cal
Dinner: 465 cal
4 oz tuna steak with 1/2 tsp olive oil & sauteed in white wine, teriyaki sauce & chicken broth (160 cal)
Leftover 1/4 cup cooked GV brown rice (40 cal) with 1 tbsp peas (15)
Side Salad: Lettuce (15), carrot slivers (15), 2 cucumber slivers (10), 3 croutons (15), 1 tbsp fat free ranch (30), one slice tomato (5).
EIGHT dark chocolate hershey kisses!! 160
Exercise: I didn't get in any exercise today besides doing a lot of walking around the living room hanging up things on the wall!
Total Calories = 1280
Breakfast: 400 cal
2 tbsp Creamy Wheat BC (80 cal)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds (170 cal)
2 tbsp raisins (70 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
Lunch: 415 cal
Lettuce Wraps
2 Romaine lettuce leaves (10 cal)
2 cheese sticks (160 cal)
2 slices (2 oz) deli ham (60 cal)
2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal)
2 tbsp carrot slivers (20)
2 slices tomato (10 cal)
3 whole wheat Wasa crackers (105)
Snack: 0 cal
Dinner: 465 cal
4 oz tuna steak with 1/2 tsp olive oil & sauteed in white wine, teriyaki sauce & chicken broth (160 cal)
Leftover 1/4 cup cooked GV brown rice (40 cal) with 1 tbsp peas (15)
Side Salad: Lettuce (15), carrot slivers (15), 2 cucumber slivers (10), 3 croutons (15), 1 tbsp fat free ranch (30), one slice tomato (5).
EIGHT dark chocolate hershey kisses!! 160
Exercise: I didn't get in any exercise today besides doing a lot of walking around the living room hanging up things on the wall!
02/07
I didn't weight myself this morning...didn't want to face the reality after eating like crap for three days!!
Total Calories = 1025
Breakfast: 340 cal
1 cup corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal/0 fat/24 carbs/2 pro)
1/2 cup milk (40)
3 tbsp sunflower seeds (150 cal)
1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro)
Lunch: 295 cal
One 5 oz can Great Value tuna (100 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/11 pro)
1 cup steamed carrot sticks (85 cal)
1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro)
1/2 tbsp Dark Chocolate M&Ms (30 cal) - I just can't help myself!
Snack: 0
Dinner: 390 cal
4 oz baked chicken breast (100 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/21 pro)
Chicken & mushrooms were sauteed in 1 tsp olive oil (40)
4 oz fresh mushrooms (26 cal)
1/4 cup cooked GV brown rice (40 cal)
1/4 cup GV peas (30)
2 tbsp Dark Chocolate M&Ms (105 cal)
1 Dove dark chocolate square (45) sooooo good...dang the choc killed me today! :)
Exercise: I ran 3 miles and walked another 1.5 miles.
Total Calories = 1025
Breakfast: 340 cal
1 cup corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal/0 fat/24 carbs/2 pro)
1/2 cup milk (40)
3 tbsp sunflower seeds (150 cal)
1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal/0 fat/13 carbs/0 pro)
Lunch: 295 cal
One 5 oz can Great Value tuna (100 cal/1 fat/0 carbs/11 pro)
1 cup steamed carrot sticks (85 cal)
1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro)
1/2 tbsp Dark Chocolate M&Ms (30 cal) - I just can't help myself!
Snack: 0
Dinner: 390 cal
4 oz baked chicken breast (100 cal/2 fat/0 carbs/21 pro)
Chicken & mushrooms were sauteed in 1 tsp olive oil (40)
4 oz fresh mushrooms (26 cal)
1/4 cup cooked GV brown rice (40 cal)
1/4 cup GV peas (30)
2 tbsp Dark Chocolate M&Ms (105 cal)
1 Dove dark chocolate square (45) sooooo good...dang the choc killed me today! :)
Exercise: I ran 3 miles and walked another 1.5 miles.
02/04 ~ 117.2 lbs
Well I have no idea how I am that low...I had a couple glasses of wine last night and some apps at bunco, so I am really surprised that it isn't higher today...I won't be counting today since we will be heading to RH soon! :)
Breakfast: 340 cal
1 cup cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
2 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)
1 small banana (100 cal)
Lunch:
Snack:
Dinner:
Exercise:
Breakfast: 340 cal
1 cup cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
2 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)
1 small banana (100 cal)
Lunch:
Snack:
Dinner:
Exercise:
02/03 ~ 117.8 lbs
Absolutely no idea how that happened...all I know is that I woke up starving so I must be burning some energy at night while I toss & turn...I haven't seen 117 in months - so weird. I even started yesterday so the bloat is coming...
Total Calories = 1205 cal
Breakfast: 350 cal
1/2 cup Fiber One (60 cal - soooo good - hear the sarcasm?) haha
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
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: 455 cal
15 Kashi Toasted Asiago crackers (130 cal)
1 small red apple (70 cal)
3 tbsp almond butter (255 cal)
Snack: 60 cal
I put together a veggie tray for tonight's bunco with some seasoning mix Mom gave me...I had to try it with a piece of broccoli & then two crackers...then I had two red pepper strips with 2 tsp hummus.
Dinner: 340
3 slices (3 oz) roast beef (200 cal) with seasoning
1 medium Green Giant red potato (110 cal/0 fat/26 carbs/3 pro)
6 steamed carrot sticks (20 cal)
I will be eating snack food tonight at Bunco...will try to keep it under control...
Exercise:
Jillian Michaels Frontside DVD workout
Total Calories = 1205 cal
Breakfast: 350 cal
1/2 cup Fiber One (60 cal - soooo good - hear the sarcasm?) haha
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
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: 455 cal
15 Kashi Toasted Asiago crackers (130 cal)
1 small red apple (70 cal)
3 tbsp almond butter (255 cal)
Snack: 60 cal
I put together a veggie tray for tonight's bunco with some seasoning mix Mom gave me...I had to try it with a piece of broccoli & then two crackers...then I had two red pepper strips with 2 tsp hummus.
Dinner: 340
3 slices (3 oz) roast beef (200 cal) with seasoning
1 medium Green Giant red potato (110 cal/0 fat/26 carbs/3 pro)
6 steamed carrot sticks (20 cal)
I will be eating snack food tonight at Bunco...will try to keep it under control...
Exercise:
Jillian Michaels Frontside DVD workout
02/02 ~ 118.6 lbs
I have no idea how I am still in the teens...I haven't been on the treadmill since Thursday and I have the itch to run...the weight will be UP tomorrow!!!!!!
Total Calories = 1425
Breakfast: 340 cal
1 cup cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
2 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)
1 small banana (100 cal)
Lunch: 485 cal
Waldorf Pita:
1 Father Sams Pita Pocket (220 cal)
2 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (70 cal)
1 large red apple (85 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro)
1 lettuce leaf (2 cal)
2 tbsp Dark Chocolate M&Ms (105 cal)
Snack: 0
Dinner: 575 cal (I am rounding up to 600 just to be safe) - out of control but soooo good!!!
Tacos:
2 taco shells (130)
1 cup venison (150 cal/4 fat/0 carbs/12 pro)
2 tbsp AE sour cream (20 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/1 pro)
2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal/4.5 fat/2.5 carbs/.5 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)
2 tbsp fat-free refried beans (30 cal)
one tortilla (110) - I made one taco like a double decker...sooo good
5 tostido chips (40)
Exercise: ZERO, NADA, NOTHING, ZIP...I am one lazy person...gesh...
Total Calories = 1425
Breakfast: 340 cal
1 cup cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
2 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)
1 small banana (100 cal)
Lunch: 485 cal
Waldorf Pita:
1 Father Sams Pita Pocket (220 cal)
2 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (70 cal)
1 large red apple (85 cal/0 fat/17 carb/0 pro)
1 lettuce leaf (2 cal)
2 tbsp Dark Chocolate M&Ms (105 cal)
Snack: 0
Dinner: 575 cal (I am rounding up to 600 just to be safe) - out of control but soooo good!!!
Tacos:
2 taco shells (130)
1 cup venison (150 cal/4 fat/0 carbs/12 pro)
2 tbsp AE sour cream (20 cal/0 fat/3 carbs/1 pro)
2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal/4.5 fat/2.5 carbs/.5 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)
2 tbsp fat-free refried beans (30 cal)
one tortilla (110) - I made one taco like a double decker...sooo good
5 tostido chips (40)
Exercise: ZERO, NADA, NOTHING, ZIP...I am one lazy person...gesh...
01/15 ~ 118.8 lbs
whew - thankfully I didn't gain too much from that awesome pizza last night! ;)
TOTAL CALORIES = 1365
Breakfast: 390 cal
1 cup corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
1 tbsp peanut butter (100 cal)
1 banana (110 cal)
Lunch: 335 cal
Chef salad
2 cups lettuce (15 cal)
3 carrot sticks (10 cal)
1 tbsp raw sunflower seeds (90)
1 slice tomato (5 cal)
1 hardboiled egg Goldhen Aldis (70 cal)
2 tbsp Alouette Feta Cheese (40 cal)
2 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette (60 cal)
1 slice Jenny-O turkey (15 cal)
6 croutons (30 cal)
Snack: 195 cal
I am so stuck on this yummy snack! I love it!
2 tbsp hummas (70 cal)
1/4 red pepper (10)
2 tsp pine nuts (100 cal)
3 carrot sticks (10 cal)
One small slice of cucumber (just to try)
Dinner: 445 cal
Mexican Beef & Rice Casserole Leftovers
I topped my 1 1/2 cup serving (175) with:
2 tbsp refried beans (40 cal)
2 tbsp shredded cheese (45 cal)
2 tbsp Daisy Lite Sour Cream (40 cal)
2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal)
10 Tostitos (85 cal)
I plan to have several vodka & sprite zeros tonight - I will try to keep track and log in the calories tomorrow!
Exercise: 5.25 miles in 70 minutes...painful today - everything aches...not sure if my fibromyalgia is kicking in or what, but today was much harder than last week...bunions, knees, calves, etc - everything hurt, but I got thru it!
I also did 200 crunches (well 4 different sets of 50).
TOTAL CALORIES = 1365
Breakfast: 390 cal
1 cup corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
1 tbsp peanut butter (100 cal)
1 banana (110 cal)
Lunch: 335 cal
Chef salad
2 cups lettuce (15 cal)
3 carrot sticks (10 cal)
1 tbsp raw sunflower seeds (90)
1 slice tomato (5 cal)
1 hardboiled egg Goldhen Aldis (70 cal)
2 tbsp Alouette Feta Cheese (40 cal)
2 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette (60 cal)
1 slice Jenny-O turkey (15 cal)
6 croutons (30 cal)
Snack: 195 cal
I am so stuck on this yummy snack! I love it!
2 tbsp hummas (70 cal)
1/4 red pepper (10)
2 tsp pine nuts (100 cal)
3 carrot sticks (10 cal)
One small slice of cucumber (just to try)
Dinner: 445 cal
Mexican Beef & Rice Casserole Leftovers
I topped my 1 1/2 cup serving (175) with:
2 tbsp refried beans (40 cal)
2 tbsp shredded cheese (45 cal)
2 tbsp Daisy Lite Sour Cream (40 cal)
2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal)
10 Tostitos (85 cal)
I plan to have several vodka & sprite zeros tonight - I will try to keep track and log in the calories tomorrow!
Exercise: 5.25 miles in 70 minutes...painful today - everything aches...not sure if my fibromyalgia is kicking in or what, but today was much harder than last week...bunions, knees, calves, etc - everything hurt, but I got thru it!
I also did 200 crunches (well 4 different sets of 50).
01/14 ~ 118.6 lbs
All that hard work & counting calories this week has definitely paid off...I like seeing 118 again!
Total Calories = 1760
Breakfast: 390 cal
1 cup corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
1 tbsp peanut butter (100 cal)
1 banana (110 cal)
Lunch: 385 cal
Lettuce Wraps
2 Romaine lettuce leaves (10 cal)
4 red pepper slivers (15 cal) = 1/4 red pepper
2 cheese sticks (160 cal)
2 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (50 cal)
2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal)
Top each romaine lettuce with ½ of the mashed avocado, 2 red pepper strips, one cheese stick, & 1 1/2 slices deli turkey.
12 Wheat thins (100)
Snack: 285 cal
2 tbsp hummas (70 cal)
1/2 red pepper (15)
2 tsp pine nuts (100 cal)
1 cup red grapes (100 cal)
Dinner: 700 ESTIMATE
Steve took us to Spin Pizza! It was sooo good! We ordered the PINACI E AGLIO (Spinach & Garlic) pizza: Baby spinach, roasted garlic, fresh mozzarella, & toasted pinenuts on wheat crust. I have no idea the total calories I consumed, but I do know that I didn't feel totally stuffed after we were done (like you do after eating most pizzas).
Exercise: Today is our day of rest & I am going to take advantage of that...I am sore and ready for a day off - tomorrow is our 5 mile run & I want to be pumped up for it!!
Total Calories = 1760
Breakfast: 390 cal
1 cup corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
1 tbsp peanut butter (100 cal)
1 banana (110 cal)
Lunch: 385 cal
Lettuce Wraps
2 Romaine lettuce leaves (10 cal)
4 red pepper slivers (15 cal) = 1/4 red pepper
2 cheese sticks (160 cal)
2 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (50 cal)
2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal)
Top each romaine lettuce with ½ of the mashed avocado, 2 red pepper strips, one cheese stick, & 1 1/2 slices deli turkey.
12 Wheat thins (100)
Snack: 285 cal
2 tbsp hummas (70 cal)
1/2 red pepper (15)
2 tsp pine nuts (100 cal)
1 cup red grapes (100 cal)
Dinner: 700 ESTIMATE
Steve took us to Spin Pizza! It was sooo good! We ordered the PINACI E AGLIO (Spinach & Garlic) pizza: Baby spinach, roasted garlic, fresh mozzarella, & toasted pinenuts on wheat crust. I have no idea the total calories I consumed, but I do know that I didn't feel totally stuffed after we were done (like you do after eating most pizzas).
Exercise: Today is our day of rest & I am going to take advantage of that...I am sore and ready for a day off - tomorrow is our 5 mile run & I want to be pumped up for it!!
01/13 ~ 119.8 lbs
Total Calories = 1300
Breakfast: 400 cal
1 cup corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds (170 cal)
Lunch: 435 cal
Lettuce Wraps
2 Romaine lettuce leaves (10 cal)
4 red pepper slivers (15 cal) = 1/4 red pepper
2 cheese sticks (160 cal)
2 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (50 cal)
2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal)
1 tbsp carrot slivers (10)
Top each romaine lettuce with ½ of the mashed avocado, 2 red pepper strips, carrot slivers, one cheese stick, & 1 1/2 slices deli turkey.
Have 4 Wasa crackers (140 cal)
Snack: No Snack
Dinner: 350 cal
Tilapia with Broccoli Quinoa
http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/double-broccoli-quinoa-recipe.html
1 cup DRY Ancient Harvest Quinoa (700 cal) = makes around 3 cups
1 14 oz whole medium broccoli bunch (135 cal)
1/3 cup GV finely shredded parmesan cheese (100 cal)
1 tbsp olive oil BC (120 cal)
2 tbsp heavy cream (100 cal)
1200 calories for quinoa/6 1/2 cup servings = 200 cal + 120 cal 4 oz tilapia & top my serving with: 1 tsp crushed almonds (25 cal/2 fat/1 carbs/1 pro)
Directions:
Heat the quinoa and set aside. Barely cook the broccoli by pouring 3/4 cup water into a large pot and bringing it to a simmer. Cover and cook for a minute, just long enough to take the raw edge off. Transfer the broccoli to a strainer and run under cold water until it stops cooking. Set aside.
To make the broccoli pesto puree 1 1/2 cup of the cooked broccoli, the garlic & Parmesan in a food processor. Drizzle in the cream and pulse until smooth.
Just before serving, toss the quinoa and remaining broccoli florets with the broccoli pesto. Top with the remaining almonds, and some sliced avocado or any of the other optional toppings.
WHY can't I stop eating the chocolate? I need sweets every night after dinner...grrr :)
5 Dark Chocolate Hershey Kisses (100 cal)
Exercise:
I ran 2 miles & walked .75 more in 30 minutes. I also did 10 minutes of abs (6 sets of different exercises 50 times).
Breakfast: 400 cal
1 cup corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal)
1/2 cup applesauce (50 cal)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds (170 cal)
Lunch: 435 cal
Lettuce Wraps
2 Romaine lettuce leaves (10 cal)
4 red pepper slivers (15 cal) = 1/4 red pepper
2 cheese sticks (160 cal)
2 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (50 cal)
2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal)
1 tbsp carrot slivers (10)
Top each romaine lettuce with ½ of the mashed avocado, 2 red pepper strips, carrot slivers, one cheese stick, & 1 1/2 slices deli turkey.
Have 4 Wasa crackers (140 cal)
Snack: No Snack
Dinner: 350 cal
Tilapia with Broccoli Quinoa
http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/double-broccoli-quinoa-recipe.html
1 cup DRY Ancient Harvest Quinoa (700 cal) = makes around 3 cups
1 14 oz whole medium broccoli bunch (135 cal)
1/3 cup GV finely shredded parmesan cheese (100 cal)
1 tbsp olive oil BC (120 cal)
2 tbsp heavy cream (100 cal)
1200 calories for quinoa/6 1/2 cup servings = 200 cal + 120 cal 4 oz tilapia & top my serving with: 1 tsp crushed almonds (25 cal/2 fat/1 carbs/1 pro)
Directions:
Heat the quinoa and set aside. Barely cook the broccoli by pouring 3/4 cup water into a large pot and bringing it to a simmer. Cover and cook for a minute, just long enough to take the raw edge off. Transfer the broccoli to a strainer and run under cold water until it stops cooking. Set aside.
To make the broccoli pesto puree 1 1/2 cup of the cooked broccoli, the garlic & Parmesan in a food processor. Drizzle in the cream and pulse until smooth.
Just before serving, toss the quinoa and remaining broccoli florets with the broccoli pesto. Top with the remaining almonds, and some sliced avocado or any of the other optional toppings.
WHY can't I stop eating the chocolate? I need sweets every night after dinner...grrr :)
5 Dark Chocolate Hershey Kisses (100 cal)
Exercise:
I ran 2 miles & walked .75 more in 30 minutes. I also did 10 minutes of abs (6 sets of different exercises 50 times).
01/12 ~ 120.6 lbs
Am totally bummed I actually weigh MORE today...I felt firmer when I got up and I was sure I would see the teens...dang...
Total Calories = 1410
Breakfast: 275 cal
1 cup cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
1 medium red apple (75 cal)
2 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)
1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal)
Lunch: 375 cal
Chef salad
2 cups lettuce (15 cal)
3 carrot sticks (10 cal)
1 tbsp raw sunflower seeds (90)
1 slice tomato (5 cal)
1 hardboiled egg Goldhen Aldis (70 cal)
2 tbsp Alouette Feta Cheese (40 cal)
2 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette (60 cal)
1 slice Jenny-O turkey (15 cal)
6 croutons (30 cal)
I had one mini-corndog! :) (40 cal)
Snack: 180 cal
2 tbsp hummas (70 cal)
1/2 red pepper (15)
2 tsp pine nuts (65 cal)
2 Club Crackers (30)
Dinner: 475 cal
Mexican Beef & Rice Casserole:
1.2 lbs ground venison (800 cal)
1 medium red onion (40 cal), diced
1 tsp minced garlic (5 cal)
1 medium green pepper (30 cal), diced
3 cups cooked brown rice (450 cal)
2 cups salsa (120 cal)
1/3 cup chopped black olives (150 cal)
Total 1595/14 servings = 115 cal
I topped my 1 1/2 cup serving (175) & 2 corn tortillas (120 cal) with:
2 tbsp refried beans (40 cal)
1/2 cups shredded lettuce (5 cal)
2 tbsp shredded cheese (45 cal)
2 tbsp Daisy Lite Sour Cream (40 cal)
2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal)
Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a large skillet, brown beef and drain. Add onions, garlic and green peppers. Cook until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat. Toss together with cooked rice, salsa, and olives. Transfer to a greased 2-quart baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes. Warm tortillas and roll casserole up. Top with your choice of lettuce, cheese, beans, and sour cream.
This recipe made a TON - I portioned it out into 1/2 cup servings & there were 14...I froze the other 7 servings to eat later.
I really can't help myself this week with the sweets...damn those dark chocolate M&Ms!! 2 tbsp = 105 cal
Exercise:
3 sets of 10 each exercise:
Overhead tricep extensions with 8 lb weights
Bicep curls with 12 lb weights
Lateral raise with 6 lb weights
Upright rows with bar
Lat Pulldown on weight #4 (40 lbs) using long lat bar
Seated rows on weight #4 using triangle bar
Tricep kick-backs using 12 lb weights
Dumbell Presses on ball using 12 lb weights
Dumbell flys on ball using 3 lb weights
One arm lateral raise with 8 lb weight
50 squats (4 times)
One minute jogging in place (3 times)
Plank holding 10 seconds (5 times)
3 sets of 10 pushups
Side planks holding 10 seconds (3 times)
1 set of 10 Burpies (ugh I hate these - they make me dizzy)
10 minute abs
Total Calories = 1410
Breakfast: 275 cal
1 cup cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
1 medium red apple (75 cal)
2 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)
1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal)
Lunch: 375 cal
Chef salad
2 cups lettuce (15 cal)
3 carrot sticks (10 cal)
1 tbsp raw sunflower seeds (90)
1 slice tomato (5 cal)
1 hardboiled egg Goldhen Aldis (70 cal)
2 tbsp Alouette Feta Cheese (40 cal)
2 tbsp raspberry vinaigrette (60 cal)
1 slice Jenny-O turkey (15 cal)
6 croutons (30 cal)
I had one mini-corndog! :) (40 cal)
Snack: 180 cal
2 tbsp hummas (70 cal)
1/2 red pepper (15)
2 tsp pine nuts (65 cal)
2 Club Crackers (30)
Dinner: 475 cal
Mexican Beef & Rice Casserole:
1.2 lbs ground venison (800 cal)
1 medium red onion (40 cal), diced
1 tsp minced garlic (5 cal)
1 medium green pepper (30 cal), diced
3 cups cooked brown rice (450 cal)
2 cups salsa (120 cal)
1/3 cup chopped black olives (150 cal)
Total 1595/14 servings = 115 cal
I topped my 1 1/2 cup serving (175) & 2 corn tortillas (120 cal) with:
2 tbsp refried beans (40 cal)
1/2 cups shredded lettuce (5 cal)
2 tbsp shredded cheese (45 cal)
2 tbsp Daisy Lite Sour Cream (40 cal)
2 tbsp mashed avocado (50 cal)
Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a large skillet, brown beef and drain. Add onions, garlic and green peppers. Cook until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat. Toss together with cooked rice, salsa, and olives. Transfer to a greased 2-quart baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes. Warm tortillas and roll casserole up. Top with your choice of lettuce, cheese, beans, and sour cream.
This recipe made a TON - I portioned it out into 1/2 cup servings & there were 14...I froze the other 7 servings to eat later.
I really can't help myself this week with the sweets...damn those dark chocolate M&Ms!! 2 tbsp = 105 cal
Exercise:
3 sets of 10 each exercise:
Overhead tricep extensions with 8 lb weights
Bicep curls with 12 lb weights
Lateral raise with 6 lb weights
Upright rows with bar
Lat Pulldown on weight #4 (40 lbs) using long lat bar
Seated rows on weight #4 using triangle bar
Tricep kick-backs using 12 lb weights
Dumbell Presses on ball using 12 lb weights
Dumbell flys on ball using 3 lb weights
One arm lateral raise with 8 lb weight
50 squats (4 times)
One minute jogging in place (3 times)
Plank holding 10 seconds (5 times)
3 sets of 10 pushups
Side planks holding 10 seconds (3 times)
1 set of 10 Burpies (ugh I hate these - they make me dizzy)
10 minute abs
01/11 ~ 120.2 lbs
Well I knew the weight would be back up for two reasons...#1 I ate terrible Sunday after Saturday night's party & #2 I had a high calorie parmesan bake & dessert for dinner last night...
Total Calories = 1270
Breakfast: 275 cal
1 cup cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
1 medium red apple (75 cal)
2 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)
1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal)
Lunch: 435 cal
One 5 oz can StarKist tuna (100 cal)
1 tbsp Kraft canola mayo (45 cal)
2 tsp pine nuts (65 cal)
1 Father Sams Pita Pocket (220 cal)
Slice of iceburg lettuce (5)
Snack: No Snack
Dinner: 460 cal
Ham & Potato Soup (335 for 1 1/2 cup)
Ingredients
3 peeled and diced red potatoes (330)
1/3 cup diced celery (5)
1/3 cup finely chopped onion (20)
3/4 cup diced cooked ham (400)
3 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules (30)
1/2 teaspoon salt & 1 teaspoon pepper
5 tablespoons butter (500)
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour (125)
2 cups milk (160)
1570/7 cups = 225 per cup
Directions
Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt and pepper.
In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk as not to allow lumps to form until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.
Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through. Serve immediately.
Ally didn't finish her grilled cheese (100) so I had 1/2 sandwich with my soup and 3 unsalted saltine crackers (25)
AND of course, I had to have 2 tbsp dark chocolate M&Ms (100).
Exercise: Thank goodness Steve took me to the gym...According the treadmill I ran 3.5 miles in 39 minutes, but my iPod said I ran 4.28 miles in the same time...I think I need to recalibrate my iPod...
Total Calories = 1270
Breakfast: 275 cal
1 cup cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
1 medium red apple (75 cal)
2 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)
1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal)
Lunch: 435 cal
One 5 oz can StarKist tuna (100 cal)
1 tbsp Kraft canola mayo (45 cal)
2 tsp pine nuts (65 cal)
1 Father Sams Pita Pocket (220 cal)
Slice of iceburg lettuce (5)
Snack: No Snack
Dinner: 460 cal
Ham & Potato Soup (335 for 1 1/2 cup)
Ingredients
3 peeled and diced red potatoes (330)
1/3 cup diced celery (5)
1/3 cup finely chopped onion (20)
3/4 cup diced cooked ham (400)
3 1/4 cups water
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules (30)
1/2 teaspoon salt & 1 teaspoon pepper
5 tablespoons butter (500)
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour (125)
2 cups milk (160)
1570/7 cups = 225 per cup
Directions
Combine the potatoes, celery, onion, ham and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the chicken bouillon, salt and pepper.
In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a fork, and cook, stirring constantly until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk as not to allow lumps to form until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring over medium-low heat until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.
Stir the milk mixture into the stockpot, and cook soup until heated through. Serve immediately.
Ally didn't finish her grilled cheese (100) so I had 1/2 sandwich with my soup and 3 unsalted saltine crackers (25)
AND of course, I had to have 2 tbsp dark chocolate M&Ms (100).
Exercise: Thank goodness Steve took me to the gym...According the treadmill I ran 3.5 miles in 39 minutes, but my iPod said I ran 4.28 miles in the same time...I think I need to recalibrate my iPod...
01/10 ~ 118.8 lbs
Total Calories = 2000 - ouch...dinner kinda did me in...
Breakfast: 285 cal
1 cup cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
1 large red apple (85 cal)
2 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)
1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal)
Lunch: 465 cal
Waldorf Pita
1 pita (220 cal)- I bought the wrong pitas! I am so disappointed I read the package wrong...it said 110 cal but it was for 1/2..booo I am usually very good at reading labels, but the pitas I usually buy say the calorie total for one full pita & the little twistie-tie was in the way on this package...dang!
2 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (70 cal)
1 medium red apple (75 cal)
2 tbsp walnuts (100 cal) ~ big sams club sack
Snack: 350 cal
1 cup hot chocolate (110) - the kids were having it...not sure why I made me a cup...I don't drink it very often, but it was good!
1 6 oz GV Vanilla yogurt (80 cal)
24 pieces/3 tbsp Member’s Mark almonds (160 cal)
Dinner: 900 cal
Parmesan Spinach Bake with chicken
The recipe says 1 1/2 cups of the bake is 375 calories...I am going to estimate it was more like 475 because I had to use white pasta! augh
8 oz chicken breast in olive oil (225 cal)
THEN I had to have a handful of dark chocolate M&M's! Darn that time of the month...makes me crave it...200 calories - hot cocoa & chocolate tonight? That is crazy...
Exercise: Today our training schedule tells us to lift ~ I was downstairs in the gym for an hour...
3 sets of 10 each exercise:
Overhead tricep extensions with 6 lb weights
Bicep curls with 12 lb weights
Lateral raise with 6 lb weights
Upright rows with bar
Lat Pulldown on weight #4 (40 lbs) using long lat bar
Lat Pulldown on weight #4 using triangle (row) bar
Seated rows on weight #4
Triceps using rope weight set on #2
Chest press with bar (60 lbs assisted on rollers)
Steering wheel with 10 lb weight
Deadlifts with 10 lb weight
15 minutes on stationary bike (I could have gone a lot longer, but I couldn't get the seat down!)!!
300 crunches
Breakfast: 285 cal
1 cup cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
1 large red apple (85 cal)
2 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)
1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal)
Lunch: 465 cal
Waldorf Pita
1 pita (220 cal)- I bought the wrong pitas! I am so disappointed I read the package wrong...it said 110 cal but it was for 1/2..booo I am usually very good at reading labels, but the pitas I usually buy say the calorie total for one full pita & the little twistie-tie was in the way on this package...dang!
2 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (70 cal)
1 medium red apple (75 cal)
2 tbsp walnuts (100 cal) ~ big sams club sack
Snack: 350 cal
1 cup hot chocolate (110) - the kids were having it...not sure why I made me a cup...I don't drink it very often, but it was good!
1 6 oz GV Vanilla yogurt (80 cal)
24 pieces/3 tbsp Member’s Mark almonds (160 cal)
Dinner: 900 cal
Parmesan Spinach Bake with chicken
The recipe says 1 1/2 cups of the bake is 375 calories...I am going to estimate it was more like 475 because I had to use white pasta! augh
8 oz chicken breast in olive oil (225 cal)
THEN I had to have a handful of dark chocolate M&M's! Darn that time of the month...makes me crave it...200 calories - hot cocoa & chocolate tonight? That is crazy...
Exercise: Today our training schedule tells us to lift ~ I was downstairs in the gym for an hour...
3 sets of 10 each exercise:
Overhead tricep extensions with 6 lb weights
Bicep curls with 12 lb weights
Lateral raise with 6 lb weights
Upright rows with bar
Lat Pulldown on weight #4 (40 lbs) using long lat bar
Lat Pulldown on weight #4 using triangle (row) bar
Seated rows on weight #4
Triceps using rope weight set on #2
Chest press with bar (60 lbs assisted on rollers)
Steering wheel with 10 lb weight
Deadlifts with 10 lb weight
15 minutes on stationary bike (I could have gone a lot longer, but I couldn't get the seat down!)!!
300 crunches
12/27 ~ 118.8 lbs
Yesterday I ran 3.5 miles - a new record for me!! Yay - I walked another half mile getting in just over 4 miles in 53 minutes...
12/15 ~ 120.0 lbs
Not counting calories today although I will try to keep it under 2000. It is Ally's bd!!
Exercise: This week I lifted Sun & Monday, ran 3.5 miles Tuesday and today I am lifting again. I am sore!
Exercise: This week I lifted Sun & Monday, ran 3.5 miles Tuesday and today I am lifting again. I am sore!
12/09 ~ 120.4 lbs
Not sure what I can eat today...have been struggling keeping anything in my system this week...thinking chicken noodle soup again...
12/02 ~ 120.6 lbs
Well I would have been lower this morning if I hadn't drank so much last night! Bummer...I had two glasses of red wine & three beers...ugh!!! Why didn't I stick with my staple vodka & sprite?? :)
Total Calories = 1450 + whatever I eat tonight at bunco...
Breakfast: 440 cal
1/2 red apple (40 cal)
Jimmy Dean egg biscuit (400 cal) - whew that was heavy in my tummy
Lunch: 300
Chef Salad
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
¼ cup sliced avocado(almost the same as ½ medium sliced) (120 cal/11 fat/7 carbs/2 pro)
6 croutons (30 cal)
2 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (60 cal)
1 tbsp Kraft Feta Cheese (25)
1 slice deli oven-roasted turkey (15 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/3 pro)
1 small tomato (15 cal)
6 carrot sticks (20 cal)
Snack: 150
1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro)
2 whole wheat Wasa crackers (70)
Dinner: 525
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Grilled-Chicken-and-Angel-Hair-Pasta/Detail.aspx
Grilled Chicken & pasta
10 ounces angel hair pasta
2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and chopped
1 cup pesto
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ounce toasted almonds
Directions
Cook angel hair pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain.
In a large saucepan over medium heat saute minced garlic in olive oil. Add chopped chicken, cooked and drained pasta, pesto sauce, and mix well.
Top with toasted almonds. Serve warm or cold.
The site says that a serving is 475 calories - I would assume that is pretty close so am going to take their word on it! This recipe was really good, but I will pair it next time with some steamed broccoli...there wasn't any veggies other than the pesto...
1 Dove dark chocolate square (45)
Exercise: Got my three miles in today thanks to Steve who dragged me to the gym....whew it wasn't easy, but I got it done!
Total Calories = 1450 + whatever I eat tonight at bunco...
Breakfast: 440 cal
1/2 red apple (40 cal)
Jimmy Dean egg biscuit (400 cal) - whew that was heavy in my tummy
Lunch: 300
Chef Salad
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
¼ cup sliced avocado(almost the same as ½ medium sliced) (120 cal/11 fat/7 carbs/2 pro)
6 croutons (30 cal)
2 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (60 cal)
1 tbsp Kraft Feta Cheese (25)
1 slice deli oven-roasted turkey (15 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/3 pro)
1 small tomato (15 cal)
6 carrot sticks (20 cal)
Snack: 150
1 cheese stick (80 cal/6 fat/0 carbs/6 pro)
2 whole wheat Wasa crackers (70)
Dinner: 525
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Grilled-Chicken-and-Angel-Hair-Pasta/Detail.aspx
Grilled Chicken & pasta
10 ounces angel hair pasta
2 boneless chicken breast halves, cooked and chopped
1 cup pesto
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ounce toasted almonds
Directions
Cook angel hair pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain.
In a large saucepan over medium heat saute minced garlic in olive oil. Add chopped chicken, cooked and drained pasta, pesto sauce, and mix well.
Top with toasted almonds. Serve warm or cold.
The site says that a serving is 475 calories - I would assume that is pretty close so am going to take their word on it! This recipe was really good, but I will pair it next time with some steamed broccoli...there wasn't any veggies other than the pesto...
1 Dove dark chocolate square (45)
Exercise: Got my three miles in today thanks to Steve who dragged me to the gym....whew it wasn't easy, but I got it done!
12/01 ~ 120.8 lbs
Yay!! Down another .6 pounds!!!
Total Calories = 2050
Breakfast: 435 cal
1 cup corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal/0 fat/24 carbs/2 pro)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds (170 cal)
1 large red apple (85 cal)
Lunch: 375 cal
1 honey wheat pita (180 cal)
3 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (60 cal/1 fat/1 carb/11 pro)
2 tbsp walnuts (100 cal)
1 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (35 cal/2 fat/1 carb/2.5 pro)
Snack: 215 cal
1 6 oz GV Vanilla yogurt (80 cal)
20 almonds (135 cal/12 fat/5 carbs/5 pro)
Dinner: 1000
I went out to eat & had a burger & fries....and then 2 glasses of wine & three beers!!! Ooppsss!! :)
Exercise: No gym time today - Ally slept in...I should have gone downstairs right after breakfast to exercise, but she wanted to go to library story time so I just got ready instead...I am cramping a lot, so a day off might do me good! :)
Total Calories = 2050
Breakfast: 435 cal
1 cup corn flakes Best Choice (100 cal/0 fat/24 carbs/2 pro)
1 cup fat-free milk (80 cal/0 fat/12 carbs/8 pro)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds (170 cal)
1 large red apple (85 cal)
Lunch: 375 cal
1 honey wheat pita (180 cal)
3 slices (2 oz) deli turkey (60 cal/1 fat/1 carb/11 pro)
2 tbsp walnuts (100 cal)
1 garlic & herb Laughing Cow wedge (35 cal/2 fat/1 carb/2.5 pro)
Snack: 215 cal
1 6 oz GV Vanilla yogurt (80 cal)
20 almonds (135 cal/12 fat/5 carbs/5 pro)
Dinner: 1000
I went out to eat & had a burger & fries....and then 2 glasses of wine & three beers!!! Ooppsss!! :)
Exercise: No gym time today - Ally slept in...I should have gone downstairs right after breakfast to exercise, but she wanted to go to library story time so I just got ready instead...I am cramping a lot, so a day off might do me good! :)
11/30 ~ 121.4 lbs
Off to a good start for getting the weight back down!! Woot-woot!!
Total Calories = 1450
Breakfast: 300 cal
1 cup cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/4 pro)
2 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)
1 small banana (100 cal)
Lunch: 430 cal
Chef Salad
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
¼ cup sliced avocado(almost the same as ½ medium sliced) (120 cal/11 fat/7 carbs/2 pro)
6 croutons (30 cal)
1 1/2 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (40 cal)
1 tbsp Kraft Feta Cheese (25)
1 slice deli oven-roasted turkey (15 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/3 pro)
1 hardboiled egg (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro)
1 small tomato (15 cal)
6 carrot sticks (20 cal)
1 medium Granny Smith apple (80 cal/0 fat/22 carbs/0 pro)
Snack: 160 cal
1 6 oz GV Vanilla yogurt (80 cal)
1 6 oz GV Vanilla yogurt (80 cal)
Dinner: 550 cal
4 oz tuna steak (200 cal) with 1 tsp olive oil, chicken broth & white cooking wine
1 cup leftover Ham Soup (200 cal)
1 cup leftover roasted veggies from Thanksgiving (100)
1 Dove dark chocolate square (45)
Exercise: Another awesome day at the gym...I did a HARD one-hour step/sculpt/tone class and then Ally & I swam in the pool (in the lazy river) for 45 minutes - it was NOT fun putting on my swimming suit...ewww not pretty without a tan! I need to invest in a good workout swim suit!
Total Calories = 1450
Breakfast: 300 cal
1 cup cooked plain GV instant oatmeal (100 cal)
1/2 cup fat-free milk (40 cal/0 fat/6 carbs/4 pro)
2 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (60 cal)
1 small banana (100 cal)
Lunch: 430 cal
Chef Salad
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
¼ cup sliced avocado(almost the same as ½ medium sliced) (120 cal/11 fat/7 carbs/2 pro)
6 croutons (30 cal)
1 1/2 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (40 cal)
1 tbsp Kraft Feta Cheese (25)
1 slice deli oven-roasted turkey (15 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/3 pro)
1 hardboiled egg (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro)
1 small tomato (15 cal)
6 carrot sticks (20 cal)
1 medium Granny Smith apple (80 cal/0 fat/22 carbs/0 pro)
Snack: 160 cal
1 6 oz GV Vanilla yogurt (80 cal)
1 6 oz GV Vanilla yogurt (80 cal)
Dinner: 550 cal
4 oz tuna steak (200 cal) with 1 tsp olive oil, chicken broth & white cooking wine
1 cup leftover Ham Soup (200 cal)
1 cup leftover roasted veggies from Thanksgiving (100)
1 Dove dark chocolate square (45)
Exercise: Another awesome day at the gym...I did a HARD one-hour step/sculpt/tone class and then Ally & I swam in the pool (in the lazy river) for 45 minutes - it was NOT fun putting on my swimming suit...ewww not pretty without a tan! I need to invest in a good workout swim suit!
11/29 ~ 122.4 lbs
Back to the grind! After two weeks of no gym time & lots of eating, I am back to counting calories & working out...I don't like seeing 122!!! What happened to the teens??!?!?
Total Calories = 1500
Breakfast: 400 cal
1 cup Erewhon Crispy Brown Rice (110 cal/0 fat/25 carbs/2 pro) - EWWW I haven't had this in a while, and I don't like it - it is a lot like Rice Crispies...ugh! I couldn't eat it all, so I reduced it by 20 calories.
3/4 medium red apple (60 cal)
1 cup fat free milk (80)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds (170 cal)
Lunch: 330 cal
Chef Salad
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
¼ cup sliced avocado(almost the same as ½ medium sliced) (120 cal/11 fat/7 carbs/2 pro)
6 croutons (30 cal)
1 1/2 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (40 cal)
1 tbsp Kraft Feta Cheese (25)
1 slice deli oven-roasted turkey (15 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/3 pro)
1 hardboiled egg (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro)
1 small tomato (15 cal)
Snack: 325 cal
5 Kashi Original 7 Grain crackers (40)
3/4 banana (85 cal)
2 tbsp peanut butter (200 cal/16 fat/6 carb/7 pro)
Dinner: Yummoooo = 445 cal
6 oz tilapia (145 cal) with Mrs. Dash & 1 tsp olive oil BC (40 cal)
Brown Rice & Broccoli (divided by 2): 520 cal/2 = 260
I fixed this side dish, but it said it was 272 calories per serving (it serves 4)...However, I only did 1/4 cup walnuts (in the entire recipe) and no cheese so I refigured the calories:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Brown-Rice-Broccoli-Cheese-and-Walnut-Surprise/Detail.aspx
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (200)
1 tbsp salted sweet cream butter (100 cal)
2 tbsp chopped yellow onion (10 cal)
chopped 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup cooked GV brown rice (75 cal)
1 cup beef broth (10)
1 pound fresh broccoli florets (125)
Exercise: 30 min on treadmill (just a little over 2 miles though) and 30 minutes on the elliptical resulting in 450 calories burned...200 crunches & three sets of shoulder exercises...whew I feel better!! haha
Total Calories = 1500
Breakfast: 400 cal
1 cup Erewhon Crispy Brown Rice (110 cal/0 fat/25 carbs/2 pro) - EWWW I haven't had this in a while, and I don't like it - it is a lot like Rice Crispies...ugh! I couldn't eat it all, so I reduced it by 20 calories.
3/4 medium red apple (60 cal)
1 cup fat free milk (80)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds (170 cal)
Lunch: 330 cal
Chef Salad
2 cups romaine lettuce (15)
¼ cup sliced avocado(almost the same as ½ medium sliced) (120 cal/11 fat/7 carbs/2 pro)
6 croutons (30 cal)
1 1/2 tbsp Kraft Light raspberry vinaigrette (40 cal)
1 tbsp Kraft Feta Cheese (25)
1 slice deli oven-roasted turkey (15 cal/0 fat/0 carbs/3 pro)
1 hardboiled egg (70 cal/4.5 fat/1 carbs/6 pro)
1 small tomato (15 cal)
Snack: 325 cal
5 Kashi Original 7 Grain crackers (40)
3/4 banana (85 cal)
2 tbsp peanut butter (200 cal/16 fat/6 carb/7 pro)
Dinner: Yummoooo = 445 cal
6 oz tilapia (145 cal) with Mrs. Dash & 1 tsp olive oil BC (40 cal)
Brown Rice & Broccoli (divided by 2): 520 cal/2 = 260
I fixed this side dish, but it said it was 272 calories per serving (it serves 4)...However, I only did 1/4 cup walnuts (in the entire recipe) and no cheese so I refigured the calories:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Brown-Rice-Broccoli-Cheese-and-Walnut-Surprise/Detail.aspx
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (200)
1 tbsp salted sweet cream butter (100 cal)
2 tbsp chopped yellow onion (10 cal)
chopped 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup cooked GV brown rice (75 cal)
1 cup beef broth (10)
1 pound fresh broccoli florets (125)
Exercise: 30 min on treadmill (just a little over 2 miles though) and 30 minutes on the elliptical resulting in 450 calories burned...200 crunches & three sets of shoulder exercises...whew I feel better!! haha
11/09 ~ 120.4 lbs
I was glad to see 120.4 lbs on the scale this a.m....I ate pretty poorly over the weekend, but stuck with last week's meal plan & that at least paid off....
11/01 ~ Meal Plan
My battery is dead so I have no idea about my weight, but after a week of poor eating, having the stomach flu, and not feeling my usual self, I have declared that my old eating habits are NOT good for my system. Back to eating fresh!! Here is my meal plan for the week ~ I usually don't do this much pasta in one week, but with the stomach flu, noodles are the only thing that sounds good right now (as I am meal planning):
Monday:
Lunch ~ leftover Chicken noodle soup
Dinner ~ Penne Primavera
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Penne-Primavera/Detail.aspx
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium carrot, julienned
2 cups vegetable broth
1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Heat the olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. When garlic is tender, remove from skillet and set aside. Place the broccoli and carrot in the skillet, and cook 2 minutes, just until heated through.
In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the penne pasta and heated crushed garlic clove. Cook for 5 minutes, or until pasta is almost al dente. Remove and discard garlic clove.
Transfer the partially cooked pasta and broth to the skillet. Mix in the peas. Cover skillet, and continue cooking 10 minutes over medium heat, or until pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender. Toss with the Parmesan cheese to serve.
Tuesday
Lunch ~ Lettuce, red pepper, avocado & ham wraps: This wrap is slightly altered from the one in the south beach diet book. I am going on a field trip with Ally & need something that will be easy & quick to eat.
Dinner ~ Veggie Lasagna
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipe/pasta/veggie-lasagna/
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 1/2 cups zucchini, sliced
2 cups sliced fresh portobello mushrooms
1 cup fat-free ricotta
3 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 whole-wheat no-boil lasagna noodles
2 cups prepared pasta sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
1/2 cup chopped, seeded tomato
Directions
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, zucchini and mushrooms; heat 5 minutes or until tender, stirring ( I think I am going to put this in the food processor after heating ~ I will let you know how that works out!!). Remove from heat; set aside. In a small bowl, mix the ricotta, Parmesan and pepper.
To assemble, place 3 lasagna noodles in the bottom of a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Spoon half the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
Top with half the veggie mixture, half the pasta sauce and half the mozzarella. Layer with remaining noodles, ricotta mixture, veggie mixture and sauce.
Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with tomato and remaining mozzarella. Bake 5 minutes more or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Cut into 6 pieces.
Wednesday
Lunch ~ Guacamole Dip (FB Page 59)
Dinner ~ Tilapia with Mrs. Dash & Double Broccoli Quinoa
http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/double-broccoli-quinoa-recipe.html
Double Broccoli Quinoa
3 cups cooked quinoa
5 cups raw broccoli, cut into small florets and stems
3 medium garlic cloves
2/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 big pinches salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup heavy cream
Optional toppings: slivered basil, sliced avocado, crumbled feta cheese
Directions:
Heat the quinoa and set aside.
Now barely cook the broccoli by pouring 3/4 cup water into a large pot and bringing it to a simmer. Add a big pinch of salt and stir in the broccoli. Cover and cook for a minute, just long enough to take the raw edge off. Transfer the broccoli to a strainer and run under cold water until it stops cooking. Set aside.
To make the broccoli pesto puree two cups of the cooked broccoli, the garlic, 1/2 cup of the almonds, Parmesan, salt, and lemon juice in a food processor. Drizzle in the olive oil and cream and pulse until smooth.
Just before serving, toss the quinoa and remaining broccoli florets with about 1/2 of the broccoli pesto. Taste and adjust if needed, you might want to add more of the pesto a bit at a time, or you might want a bit more salt or an added squeeze of lemon juice. Turn out onto a serving platter and top with the remaining almonds, and some sliced avocado or any of the other optional toppings.
Thursday
Lunch ~ Chicken & Apple Salad (FB page 59)
Dinner ~ Lemony Fusilli with Chicken, Zucchini, and Pine Nuts
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/quick-recipes/dinner/dinner-in-20-easy-healthy-dinner-recipes/?page=5
Ingredients
3 teaspoons salt
8 ounces whole wheat fusilli
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 slender zucchini, halved lengthwise, sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces
5 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 lemon, rind peeled in strips
Small pinch red pepper flakes
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
5 large basil leaves, sliced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
Directions
1. Bring a large pot of water with 2 teaspoons of the salt to a boil; add the fusilli. Cook until al dente.
2. Warm 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the zucchini, scallions, pine nuts, lemon peel, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt; cook, tossing frequently, until zucchini is well browned and tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Use a slotted spoon to transfer zucchini to a serving bowl. Remove lemon peel from pan. Mince 1/2 teaspoon of the peel and discard the rest. Squeeze half the lemon over the zucchini.
4. Turn heat to medium-high and swirl in remaining olive oil. Add the chicken, minced lemon peel, and remaining salt; cook, stirring, until golden, about 7 minutes.
5. Drain fusilli, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Add fusilli, zucchini, and reserved cooking water to skillet. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and top with the basil and, if using, Parmesan.
Friday
Lunch ~ Turkey Sandwich (FB page 60)
Dinner ~ Kashi Mediterranean Pizza
Saturday
Lunch ~ Avocada & Salmon Salad (FB page 62)
Dinner ~ Reception
Monday:
Lunch ~ leftover Chicken noodle soup
Dinner ~ Penne Primavera
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Penne-Primavera/Detail.aspx
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 cups broccoli florets
1 medium carrot, julienned
2 cups vegetable broth
1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
Heat the olive oil and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. When garlic is tender, remove from skillet and set aside. Place the broccoli and carrot in the skillet, and cook 2 minutes, just until heated through.
In a pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the penne pasta and heated crushed garlic clove. Cook for 5 minutes, or until pasta is almost al dente. Remove and discard garlic clove.
Transfer the partially cooked pasta and broth to the skillet. Mix in the peas. Cover skillet, and continue cooking 10 minutes over medium heat, or until pasta is al dente and vegetables are tender. Toss with the Parmesan cheese to serve.
Tuesday
Lunch ~ Lettuce, red pepper, avocado & ham wraps: This wrap is slightly altered from the one in the south beach diet book. I am going on a field trip with Ally & need something that will be easy & quick to eat.
Dinner ~ Veggie Lasagna
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipe/pasta/veggie-lasagna/
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 1/2 cups zucchini, sliced
2 cups sliced fresh portobello mushrooms
1 cup fat-free ricotta
3 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 whole-wheat no-boil lasagna noodles
2 cups prepared pasta sauce
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
1/2 cup chopped, seeded tomato
Directions
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, zucchini and mushrooms; heat 5 minutes or until tender, stirring ( I think I am going to put this in the food processor after heating ~ I will let you know how that works out!!). Remove from heat; set aside. In a small bowl, mix the ricotta, Parmesan and pepper.
To assemble, place 3 lasagna noodles in the bottom of a 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Spoon half the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
Top with half the veggie mixture, half the pasta sauce and half the mozzarella. Layer with remaining noodles, ricotta mixture, veggie mixture and sauce.
Bake, uncovered, in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with tomato and remaining mozzarella. Bake 5 minutes more or until heated through. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Cut into 6 pieces.
Wednesday
Lunch ~ Guacamole Dip (FB Page 59)
Dinner ~ Tilapia with Mrs. Dash & Double Broccoli Quinoa
http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/double-broccoli-quinoa-recipe.html
Double Broccoli Quinoa
3 cups cooked quinoa
5 cups raw broccoli, cut into small florets and stems
3 medium garlic cloves
2/3 cup sliced or slivered almonds, toasted
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 big pinches salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup heavy cream
Optional toppings: slivered basil, sliced avocado, crumbled feta cheese
Directions:
Heat the quinoa and set aside.
Now barely cook the broccoli by pouring 3/4 cup water into a large pot and bringing it to a simmer. Add a big pinch of salt and stir in the broccoli. Cover and cook for a minute, just long enough to take the raw edge off. Transfer the broccoli to a strainer and run under cold water until it stops cooking. Set aside.
To make the broccoli pesto puree two cups of the cooked broccoli, the garlic, 1/2 cup of the almonds, Parmesan, salt, and lemon juice in a food processor. Drizzle in the olive oil and cream and pulse until smooth.
Just before serving, toss the quinoa and remaining broccoli florets with about 1/2 of the broccoli pesto. Taste and adjust if needed, you might want to add more of the pesto a bit at a time, or you might want a bit more salt or an added squeeze of lemon juice. Turn out onto a serving platter and top with the remaining almonds, and some sliced avocado or any of the other optional toppings.
Thursday
Lunch ~ Chicken & Apple Salad (FB page 59)
Dinner ~ Lemony Fusilli with Chicken, Zucchini, and Pine Nuts
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/quick-recipes/dinner/dinner-in-20-easy-healthy-dinner-recipes/?page=5
Ingredients
3 teaspoons salt
8 ounces whole wheat fusilli
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 slender zucchini, halved lengthwise, sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces
5 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 lemon, rind peeled in strips
Small pinch red pepper flakes
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
5 large basil leaves, sliced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
Directions
1. Bring a large pot of water with 2 teaspoons of the salt to a boil; add the fusilli. Cook until al dente.
2. Warm 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the zucchini, scallions, pine nuts, lemon peel, red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt; cook, tossing frequently, until zucchini is well browned and tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Use a slotted spoon to transfer zucchini to a serving bowl. Remove lemon peel from pan. Mince 1/2 teaspoon of the peel and discard the rest. Squeeze half the lemon over the zucchini.
4. Turn heat to medium-high and swirl in remaining olive oil. Add the chicken, minced lemon peel, and remaining salt; cook, stirring, until golden, about 7 minutes.
5. Drain fusilli, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Add fusilli, zucchini, and reserved cooking water to skillet. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and top with the basil and, if using, Parmesan.
Friday
Lunch ~ Turkey Sandwich (FB page 60)
Dinner ~ Kashi Mediterranean Pizza
Saturday
Lunch ~ Avocada & Salmon Salad (FB page 62)
Dinner ~ Reception
9/20 ~ 118.4 lbs
I was glad to see my weight back down in the teens the past few days. July & August were too hard to keep it off, but I am back in the routine of things & it is showing again on the scale! :)
8/23 ~ 120.8 lbs
Calorie Total = 2000 - I stopped counting after breakfast...
Breakfast (410)
1 cup Total Bran Flakes (135 cal)
1.5 cup fat-free milk (120 cal)
1 tbsp raisins GV (35 cal)
1.5 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (40 cal)
1 medium Granny Smith apple (80 cal/0 fat/22 carbs/0 pro)
Breakfast (410)
1 cup Total Bran Flakes (135 cal)
1.5 cup fat-free milk (120 cal)
1 tbsp raisins GV (35 cal)
1.5 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (40 cal)
1 medium Granny Smith apple (80 cal/0 fat/22 carbs/0 pro)
8/21 ~ 120.8 lbs
Not a good week for the numbers....man I was really hoping to be back down in the teens after working my tail off these past two days at the gym...oh well...
Calorie Total = 1600
Breakfast (360)
1 cup Total Bran Flakes (135 cal)
1.5 cup fat-free milk (120 cal)
1 tbsp raisins GV (35 cal)
1.5 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (40 cal)
1 plum (30 cal)
I don't remember what I had the rest of the day - I had a party that evening and drank & ate too much!! :)
Calorie Total = 1600
Breakfast (360)
1 cup Total Bran Flakes (135 cal)
1.5 cup fat-free milk (120 cal)
1 tbsp raisins GV (35 cal)
1.5 tbsp slivered Naturals almonds (40 cal)
1 plum (30 cal)
I don't remember what I had the rest of the day - I had a party that evening and drank & ate too much!! :)
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