Tuesday, January 06, 2009
New Year New Goals
I can do this.
You Can too.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
It can be done!!
However I have continued on with my weight loss. I add another tracker. I am down 21 pounds, 2 full dress sizes and I have 16 pounds left for my goal weight. When I look at the numbers I am amazed. I have taken this slow losing a pound a week and some weeks I gained a pound. Being held accountable is the best way for me to lose the weight. Just knowing I have to weigh in once a week keeps me on my toes. I don't want to pay that dollar. Is this a mind game? Maybe but I don't care. I know that I got off track when I was between competitions and started eating everything in site.
I will keep going and I am going to get back to this blog.
It can be done!
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
The Biggest Loser Challenge
I am doing the Biggest Loser Challenge. I started this past Thursday and I have lost 5 pounds so far. I am working hard on what I am eating and trying to get in as much walking this week. Next week I will step it up and add a workout program to my challenge. I feel good and healthy already. What is great is all my co-workers are doing it, I have the support from my family and friends. I really think you have to be ready to make changes in your life. Mine got to the point where I can't where any of my cloths anymore and shorts look hideous on me.
Timing is everything!
Peace
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
Monday
2 cups of coffee with ff cream
1 bowl of oatmeal
Water
Lunch
1/2 Wrap (Turkey Cheese and lite mayo)
5 small slices of cheese
1 WW yogurt
Tea
Snack
(4)Hershey's Stick 60 Cal
Pear Halves (100% Juice)
Dinner
Spaghetti's
Sm salad
Water
Friday, March 14, 2008
Back to the Gym
Thursday, March 13, 2008
This week has been eye opening.
Yesterday was my birthday and I turned 36 and I swore to myself that I would never ever get fat EVER. As I looked in the mirror I seen cellulite on the back of my arms. A very dear friend of mine bought my two shirts and a cute dress all larges and I am still way to big for them. So I thought to myself this is it. I got on the scale last night (which I have not for some time) and I weighed in at 189!!! This is by far the biggest I have ever been.
I know that I am at my best when I am working out at a gym. I know this. I watch what I eat, I have a very good support group there. I have allowed my job, money, and the stress of it all to take control and just run me in the ground.
Last night I went online and looked for help. I went to Overeater's Anonymous. It was late at night so that there was no online meetings at the time but I am going to follow thru with this. This is not like alcohol and drugs where you just stop. You have to eat. I can't do this.
On a side note that does relate to this. I have noooooo money and I have no way to get back to the gym. So I think I am going to go ahead and talk to the owner of Southwest Fitness and see if I could create a startup web page for them in lieu of a one year membership. I just started working in dream weaver so this would be basic but hey its worth a try. So I am going to ask today.
I am ready to change! I just need God' Grace in this matter. "God Help!!!"
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Commitment
Same thing happens to me every stinking time. I make a fresh start, so I think. It last a day or two not even a week and bam I am back to my old eating habits. Now I have had a revolution, an epiphany, a Ah-Ha Moment what ever you want to call it and realized that the reason I can't kick start this habit of eating incorrectly and not exercising is cause I have created a very bad habit and made it okay to in my head that this habit is fine. The key word here is habit. I learned this from a Paul McKenna. I am a research feign and I went to his weight loss podcast and listened to him. Habit, Habit, Habit
Time to break some habits!!!!
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
2008 New Beginnings
On with the good stuff. In the crazy life I had been living. I took a very hard look at myself. I went on a cruise and I slowed waaaaay down at work. I lost a dear friend on her own choice but I have gained more friends in a past few months time. I had to take a long look at my destructive patterns and realized some friends are just not good to be around. Especially negative persons who can't see the truth. I know all to well because i have been that person in my past. I had to look at my part in all my relationships and discovered I had some healthy ones that I did not socialize with and then I had some unhealthy ones that I socialized way toooo much. Its funny cause she cut our friendship off and I grown from it. Its weird how things like that work. I wish her only the best.
I had the best Christmas ever. My husband and I have grown so close together in the past few months. I feel at peace and its crazy. All my friends and family's life are chaotic and mine is the best it ever has been.
So I have been talking to soooo many persons about joining weight watchers and I finally did it. I am so excited to get my eating under control. I thought if I joined I failed and I did not want to be one of them. Ha just like my alcoholic thinking. I am soooo stubborn. I am starting today a walking regiment and so it begins. My husband is doing this along with me. He is not going to meetings but we are going on walks together and eating healthy. No sugar for awhile in our house. It does help that my son said that he would much rather eat an orange over a little debbie anytime.
At work I have been getting organized and putting plans in place to get all projects completed. I am starting again a dream weaver class and I am building a website for the tech department. In the Summer I am attending college to get my BA in Computer Information Systems and Minoring in Web Design. I contact MSU and they have scholarships to help with plus I believe my work is following thru with reimbursements so this is a very doable thing. I am so excited. I was so excited I wanted to start this Spring and I could, but I don't want to over do it. So i have come up with a time frame.
Jan, Feb, Mar
Work on health, Financial, and Web design Class
April, May, Jun
I should be a few pound lighter, finacnes should be getting on track, and website up and going.
Apply for college
July
break
Aug, Sept, Oct
Crazy time at work and I begin school - Stay on track with health
Nov, Dec
Wind down from work and prepare for Christmas finaically and health wise! Apply for spring Classes.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
THURSDAY
Coffee - Habby Shack - 5 pts
Lunch Campbell's Select Italian-Style Wedding Soup
210 cal 5g fat 4g fiber 4 pts
Snack
Cantaloupe 3 pts
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Wednesday
2 cups of coffee
SB Bar 2pts
Lunch
Jr. Burger (320 cal/16 g fat/2 g fiber/29 g carbs) 7.5
Ched 'R' Peppers (290 cal/17 g fat/2 g fiber/28 g carbs) 7
Original Ranch Dressing (2 oz) (260 cal/28 g fat/0 g fiber/0 g carbs) 8
Diet Coke with cherry
Dinner
2 slices of pizza Thin Meat
Snack
Crispy Cream Doughnut
I did not do good today.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Good Morning Monday
Breakfast
Coffee 2 cups
South Beach 100 cal Mixed Berry Bar 2pts
1/2 Banana 1pts
Snack
WW Cake 1 pt
Water
Lunch
Turkey Breast & Ham 6" Sub (290 cal/5 g fat/4 g fiber/47 g carbs) 5.5
Sweet Onion Sauce: Fat Free [amount on 6" sub] (40 cal/0 g fat/0 g fiber/9 g carbs) 1
Pepperjack (50 cal/4 g fat/0 g fiber/0 g carbs) 1.5
Southbeach Wheat Crackers 100cal 3g fiber 3.5g fat 15g carb 2 pts
Total Points 14
Dinner
1 Dove
1 quail
1/8 cup green beans
1/2 cup mashed potatoes
1/2 Baked Apple
1 Muffin 1/2 Butter and Apple Butter 1/2 gravy
Friday, June 22, 2007
Friday! Yeah!
Coffee 3 pts
South Beach 100 Cal Snack Bar 1.6 pts
Snack
Bottled water
Banana 2 pts.
Lunch
Weight Watchers Smartones Chicken Enchiladas Suiza
310 Cal 8g fat 3g fiber 45g carb 14g protein 6PTS
Snack
South Beach 100 Cal Snack Bar 1.6 pts
Tea
Dinner
Hebrew Hot Dog 1pt.
1/8 cup of chile 1pt
1bun 2 pts
1 Cantalope 1 pt
Snack
Grapefruit (1/2 medium/5.4 oz) (60 cal/0 g fat/2 g fiber/16 g carbs) 1 pt
20.2 pts
1.8 left
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Oven-Roasted Asparagus
Oven-Roasted Asparagus
1 bunch (Fresh 12 to 14 ounces) asparagus spears
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shredded Asiago or Parmesan Cheese (or which ever cheese you like)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cut off tough ends of asparagus. Peel if desired. Arrange asparagus in shallow baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil. Turn stalk so that they coat. Sprinkle with salt. Cook for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese return to oven and continue to bake until cheese has melted.
Makes 4 servings For those on W.W. these are just 1 point per serving
Calories: 75
Carbs: 4 g
Total Fat: 5 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 4 gFaster than Drive-thru McBreakfast Sandwich
This is super fast and easy - a theme in my world. Plus, almost 1/2 the points of the McDonald’s version. These are a favorite of my BF’s kids. Beats pop-tarts (okay, maybe only points-wise –IMO nothing beats pop-tarts)
- 1 light English Muffin (1)
- 1 egg (2) or 1/4 cup egg substitute (1)
- 1/2 oz thin-sliced ham 98% FF (0.5)
- 2 tbs FF shredded cheese (0.5)
- Butter spray
Spray a small microwave safe cup or coffee mug with non-stick. Crack egg into cup and sprinkle cheese on top. Microwave 60-90 seconds until done. Pop English muffin into toaster. When toasted spray with a couple of pumps of butter spray. Slide egg/cheese onto toasted English muffin and add ham. Microwave whole thing 20 seconds to take the chill off of ham. Hit the door running with a healthy low points breakfast that tastes better than the 6.5 points Mc version.
You could also substitute a Laughing Cow cheese wedge or a little FF cream cheese for the cheese and butter spray.
4 points for entire sandwich with egg, 3 points with egg substitute
Thursday
Coffee 1pt
Banana 2 pt
Snack
None
Diet Raspberry tea
Lunch
Leftover Talipa 3 pts
Potatoes 3 pts
Cantaloupe 1 pt
Snack
Carrots 1 cup 1pt
Weight Watcher Carrot Cake 1pt
Dinner
Turkey Breast & Ham 6" Sub (290 cal/5 g fat/4 g fiber/47 g carbs) 5.5
Light Mayonnaise [1 Tbsp] (50 cal/5 g fat/0 g fiber/0 g carbs) 1.5
Pepperjack (50 cal/4 g fat/0 g fiber/0 g carbs) 1.5
20.5 Total
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Oh My
My friend Dodie has lost 8 pounds in two weeks on Weight Watchers. She is a true inspiration and a Great Friend.
So HERE I go. I know I told myself that I would never do this but I can't seem to do this on my own. So I am going to do weight watchers to as well. I am a big BFL person and I believe in it whole heartily but I need to stay motivated. Weight watchers has the support that I believe I need. I want to change my life and I want to eat healthy. Why I choose to damage my body by putting crap in it is besides me. So on top of it I am going to work the 12 steps on my weight and give it to God. I am done trying to do this on my own.
Breakfast
Coffee 2 cups
Special K 3/4 cup with 1/2 cup of FF Milk 160 cal 1g fat 27 carb 2g Protein 3Points
Snack
Water
Banana 1.5 pt
Lunch
Weight watchers SmartOnes Lasagna Florentine 290 cal 9g fat 35g carb 4g fiber 15g protein 6 points.
Diet Lipton White Tea Raspberry
Snack
Diet Coke
Carrots 1 cup 1 pt
11.5 points Total
10.5 Points Left
Dinner
talipa 3 pts
Green Beans
Potatoes 2 pts
Snack
Cookie 3 pts
Cantalope 1 pt
Total 20.5 points
Left 1.5
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Tuesday 19th of June
Fruit 'n Yogurt Parfait [5.3 oz] (160 cal/2 g fat/1 g fiber/31 g carbs) 3
Coffee
Lunch
Turkey Sandwich
Bread 100 cal 1g fat 26 carb 10 fiber 6 protein 1 pt for 2 slices of bread
Cheese 100 cal 5g fat 2 pts
Turkey 50 cal 1 pt
Mayo 30 cal 5g fat 1 pts
1 Hard boiled egg 2 pts
Dinner
Taco Bell - Steak Taqutios 8 pts
Snack
Special K cereal 3 pts
Total Points 21
Monday, June 18, 2007
Monday June 18, 2007
Coffee
Egg McMuffin [4.8 oz] (300 cal/12 g fat/2 g fiber/30 g carbs) 6.5
Snack
Water
ChexMix 2/3 cup 140 cal 5g fat 24g carb 1g protien 4 points
Lunch
Turkey Sandwich
Bread 140 cal 3 pts
Cheese 80 cal
Turkey 50 cal
Mayo 30 cal 2 pts
Mustard 5 cal
1 Boiled egg 70 cal 2 points
1/2 fritos 4pts
Tea
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Mexican Lasagna
Mexican Lasagna
Serves 12; 200 calories per serving
1 1/2 pounds extra-lean ground beef
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/4-ounce package taco seasoning mix
15 ounces low-fat ricotta cheese
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
27 ounces canned whole green chilies (drain and reserve 2 tablespoons canned juice)
2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce
4 6-inch, low-carb tortillas
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season the meat with a little salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium heat, break up the meat with a wooden spoon and cook until browned. Drain off the grease. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and enough water to make a paste.
2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk the ricotta cheese, sour cream, reserved chili juice, Tabasco sauce, and 1⁄2 cup water. Spread a lit¬tle of the mixture to cover the bottom of a 13-by-9-inch baking pan. Cover the sauce with a layer of tortillas, overlapping slightly. Sprinkle the meat mixture evenly over the entire base. Cover with a single layer of whole green chilies and pour the remaining sauce on top.
3. Bake 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Tuesday 5th, 2007
Breakfast
Coffee 1 cup (splenda)
EAS Shake Cal 110 Fat 3 Carb 2g Protein 17g
Lunch
Water
Salad, carrots, cauliflower, and blue cheese dressing
Grapes 1 cup
1 pear
Snack
granola bar 130 cal 6g fat 17g carb 2g protein
Diet Coke
Monday, June 04, 2007
Monday June 4, 2007
2 Cups of Coffee
Banana
Lunch
2 hard boiled eggs
1 small nectarine
10 baby carrots
1/4 cup of cauliflower
Water
Snack
Water
15 almonds
Dinner
Hamburger (Diet Lean) with cheese
3/4 C of diced potatoes
Water
Snack
Handful of mixed nuts
Friday, April 27, 2007
Off Track
Tonight I am going to see Joyce Myers. Can't wait!
Breakfast
2 cups of coffee
1 hard boiled egg
1 cheese stick
Water
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Wednesday 25th
2 cups of coffee w/ splenda and fat free skim milk (I am giving up my cream) ;(
Oatmeal (It was packaged instant) 160cal 2g fat 33g carb 4g protein
1/2 scoop of Protein 60 Cal 1g fat 2 carb 10 protein
1 water 16 oz.
Snack
Precious Monterey Jack Cheese Stick
Water 16 oz.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Tuesday 04/24/07
Breakfast
2 cups of coffee w/ splenda and fat free skim milk
Oatmeal (It was packaged instant) 160cal 2g fat 33g carb 4g protein
1/2 scoop of Protein 60 Cal 1g fat 2 carb 10 protein
Water
Snake
1 whole grapefruit
1 packet of Stevia
16 Almonds (170 cal 15g fat 5.5 carb 6.3 protein)
Water 16 oz.
Lunch
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Big salad w/ chicken, chesse, 1 whole egg, ff italian dressing
Tea
Snack
EAS Shake 110 cal 3g fat 2g carb 17g protein
Water 16 oz.
Dinner
Salad
Roasted Chicken Breast, lettuce, chesse, 1 whole egg, mushrooms
water
Snack
Water
Peanuts
Suger free pudding 1 cup
Water
Eureka Springs Weekend Update
I was best relaxing time ever. When I left my house and was heading towards
Let me tell you about my massage it was magical and beautiful. I went to the Suchness Spa. I asked for an hour massage and the lady there is so peaceful. One of the things I love that they do is having you lye on your stomach face down first. Then they bring hot water and a washcloth and they wash your feet. I was in heaven. The masseuse began working on me and I kept telling myself to relax. But I could not I had pain in the small of my back. I never had it before but it was there. So she went and had Kat come in to help. When they began to work on me. I just began to cry. Everything I had been holding in released thru my tears. Kat worked on my neck and did some reiki. The whole time I thought to myself was she an angel or am I an angel. It was something I have never experienced before. I learned later on that some interesting things about me. Even after I was thru and I came out to talk to Kat about my experience I would well up in tears. I had no clue why I was still crying but I must have a lot inside of me that I needed to get out. She told me that I am very sensitive to ours. I can feel other people and understand them inside. The other people (or people I have around me) are not in touch with my insides. I asked how she knew. She said because you let me love you. Beautiful! I love my husband and I love my friends. But most of them all are so self absorbed that it always all about them and very rarely about me. So I have found that I need to take better care of myself inside and out. I spoke with a good friend who does massages and she understood. I really need to begin meditating.
A few years back I had a massage from the same place and I came out wanting to become a masseuse. I went to all the schools in
Back to my weekend. - I began a book called Marley and
I did not want to come to work on Monday I did not want my long weekend to come to an end. I believe that this weekend helped me in more ways. I learned something about myself. I actually slowed down to see the true me. A glimpse that is, it’s a start.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Battling a bad mood
Food for (Positive) Thought
As you now know, in addition to restricting your caloric intake, it's essential to eat the right kinds of food to build muscle, strengthen your immune system, stay energized, and, in general, kick ass in your everyday life.
Eating according to your metabolic type will help keep you in top shape, but when you find yourself battling a bad mood, a few particular foods might help improve your attitude. Check 'em out:
- Low-fat, low-protein, high-carbohydrate snacks are good for chasing away the blues. Try air-popped popcorn or whole-wheat bread with honey.
- To ward off depression, go for fish. Omega-3 fatty acids are reputed to ease mood swings.
- Fight stress with high-fiber foods, such as apples, pears, olives, beets, squash, zucchini, asparagus, spinach, lentils, beans, tofu, barley, brown rice, buckwheat, and couscous.
- Drink water for a quick pick-me-up. Regular hydration will keep you from feeling fatigued, and it can also help you burn calories.
Highs and Lows
Caffeine, alcohol, sugar, and chocolate are all known for mood-altering effects, ranging from waking you up to calming you down, but they can also trigger mood swings, irritability, and feelings of anxiety and stress. Experts suggest moderating your intake of these substances so you can stay on an even keel.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Breakfast Burritos
Breakfast Burritos
5 slices turkey bacon (nitrate-free)
nonstick cooking spray
6 egg whites, beaten
1 small tomato, cored, seeded, and chopped
½ cup low-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
4 six-inch low carb tortillas
2 cups salsa for garnish
Place the bacon between two paper towels on a paper plate. Microwave on high 4–5 minutes or until the bacon is crisp. Break the bacon into pieces. Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray on medium heat. Scramble the egg whites in skillet until almost done. Add the tomato and bacon. Cook 30 seconds to 1 minute. Heat the tortillas for 10 seconds in the microwave.
Spoon the egg scramble into the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle low-fat cheese on top and fold. Serve immediately with salsa to taste.
Serves 4, 150 calories per serving
Wednesday 4/18/07
2 cups of coffee w/ splenda and fat free skim milk
Oatmeal (It was packaged instant) 160cal 2g fat 33g carb 4g protein
1/2 scoop of Protein 60 Cal 1g fat 2 carb 10 protein
Snake
1 whole grapefruit
1 packet of Stevia
Diet green tea (Out of water at work)
Lunch
Chesse Burger Grilled (onion, pickle, Mustard)
Cottage Chesse 1/2 cup
cucumbers
Boco chicken pattie
Tea
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Tuesday 04/17/07
2 cups of coffee w/ splenda and fat free skim milk
Oatmeal (It was packaged instant) 160cal 2g fat 33g carb 4g protein
1/2 scoop of Protein 60 Cal 1g fat 2 carb 10 protein
1 water 16 oz.
Snack
16 Almonds (170 cal 15g fat 5.5 carb 6.3 protein)
Water 16 oz.
Grapefruit with stevia
Lunch
Med Salad (Cheese, Onion, FF Italian dressing 15 cal)
3 baby carrots
1/2 cup cottage chesse 100 cal
Veggie Chicken pattie 160 cal 2.5g fat 5 carb 13 protein
2 slices of ww bread 140 cal
1 hard boiled egg 70 cal
1 packet of mayo 30 cal 2.5 g fat 2 carb 0 protein
Tea
Snack
Yogurt 90 cal 3g fat 5g carb 9g protein
Dinner
2 slices of thin crust chicken pizza
Water
Snack
Apple
Water
No workout - Visited friend in nursing home and go hair cut.
Monday, April 16, 2007
Monday April 16th
Breakfast
2 cups of coffee w/ splenda and fat free skim milk (I am giving up my cream) ;(
Oatmeal (It was packaged instant) 160cal 2g fat 33g carb 4g protein
1/2 scoop of Protein 60 Cal 1g fat 2 carb 10 protein
1 water 16 oz.
Snack
16 almonds
Lunch
Smart Ones Salisbury Steak 200 cal 8g fat 12g carb 30g protein
Sm salad (lettuce, onion, chesse, ham, ff italian dressing)
1 hard boil egg
1/8 cup of cottage cheese
2 baby carrots
Tea
Snack
EAS Shake 110 cal 3g fat 2g carb 17g protein
Water 16 oz.
Dinner
1.5 Boco Burger Tacos 2/3 cup meat 60 cal .5g fat 13 carb 10 protein
Chesse 1/4 cup 100 cal 9g fat 0 carb 7 protein
Tortilla 192 cal 1.5 g fat 37.5 carb 6 protein
Water
Snack
1/2 cup of apple dessert
tea
Worked Out 1/2 hour on Chest 1/2 abs
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Wednesday
Coffee w/ ff cream 2 cups
EAS Shake 200 cal 3g fat 28g carb 17g protein - That was waayyyyy to sweet. Never thought I would ever say that.
Water
Snack 1/2 cinnomon roll with cream chesse frosting - Nasty
Lunch
Big salad - Chicken 2 oz., chesse, onion, cucumbers, 1 whole egg, ff itialian drsssing
1/2 cup cottage chesse
Bread stick