5 words: Jillian Michaels Kicked My ASS!!!
So thanks to my sister in law, I found that there are YouTube videos of workouts. This morning I (and the boys actually) completed Jillian's 30 day shred. It wasn't a hard workout, but it was exactly what I needed!! My legs are wicked sore right now, but I am do glad...changes are happening!
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
Epic fail???
Well, let just say that the title says it all. I haven't been very good during the month of July...at all! I am just as unhealthy as before, and I put back on the weight that I lost. Needless to say I feel like a yo-yo, and have no one to blame but myself!
The good thing about it though...everyday can be a day that you make a change! So today is another day, and I vow to be a better person than I was yesterday! Wow...got a little preachy there huh?? lol
There was something that Dennis and I did a year ago that made us so happy, organized, healthy (of both mind and body)...why oh why did we stop????
Here are the rules, put the debit cards down. Eat/drink only what you have in the house (or our parents house!!). Exercise everyday. Turn off the DVD player/Netflix and instead fold laundry, read a book, or do the dishes! Use a calendar. Use the envelope system (thanks Dave Barry!).
Simple rules...amazing outcomes!
Let's see if I can do better!
xoxo,
Becky
The good thing about it though...everyday can be a day that you make a change! So today is another day, and I vow to be a better person than I was yesterday! Wow...got a little preachy there huh?? lol
There was something that Dennis and I did a year ago that made us so happy, organized, healthy (of both mind and body)...why oh why did we stop????
Here are the rules, put the debit cards down. Eat/drink only what you have in the house (or our parents house!!). Exercise everyday. Turn off the DVD player/Netflix and instead fold laundry, read a book, or do the dishes! Use a calendar. Use the envelope system (thanks Dave Barry!).
Simple rules...amazing outcomes!
Let's see if I can do better!
xoxo,
Becky
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Hiatis!
OK....I am still here...
First of all, I have had the best two weeks of my summer yet!! I watched my baby boy graduate from Pre-school, I took the boys camping twice, I went out of town with my hubby (and him alone) for the first time since our honeymoon, I spent time with awesome family, and great friends. Everything was truly awesome. If you are friends with me on facebook, feel free to look at the 150+ pictures (OMGOSH) that I uploaded.
Second of all...I totally owe a picture of the boys burying me in the sand. I have not lost anymore weight! good news, I haven't gained any back, but still... SO I am back on the wagon...or is it off the wagon? I don't understand that phrase. Let's just say that I am back on track doing what I need to do to be healthy!!
While I was getting ready to go camping, I realized how much organization goes into the food prep alone. As I was getting ready, I went shopping with a list of every meal that we would be having. I also bought zip-lock bags. Now, I usually don't buy them...I find them wasteful, and I don't like that I can't reuse them. HOWEVER, it makes prepping camping food so simple! As I was chopping my veggies, and marinating my chicken, I had an 'aha' moment. Why the heck was I not doing this every week??? Dennis and I recycle, we buy local when we can afford to, we grow our own veggies, we unplug when we are not using, I bike to work, Dennis walks to work....I can buy zip-lock bags darn it!!!
So on Sunday, I went grocery shopping. In my head I knew the meals that I was going to plan for. When I got home, I took out my new best friend and I separated the meats (or just took them out of the packaging) and I put them in marinades. I peeled, washed, and chopped my veggies (including my potatoes) divided them up, added EVOO, salt, and pepper. Now, when I am exhausted after spending the day at the beach (rough life, I know), I can come home and just cook...without the hassle of the prep-work. Plus, it really saves on my dishes! This week we are having a variety of squash, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots for veggies. Everything from grilled chicken, to tacos, to steak, and turkey burgers. Oh, and a salad for lunch every day, with fresh lettuce from my garden!! As a bonus, my fridge looks organized!! (until you move stuff and see the back of the fridge...SCARY! lol
Happy summer everyone!! Here is to being healthy!!!
xoxo,
Becky
First of all, I have had the best two weeks of my summer yet!! I watched my baby boy graduate from Pre-school, I took the boys camping twice, I went out of town with my hubby (and him alone) for the first time since our honeymoon, I spent time with awesome family, and great friends. Everything was truly awesome. If you are friends with me on facebook, feel free to look at the 150+ pictures (OMGOSH) that I uploaded.
Second of all...I totally owe a picture of the boys burying me in the sand. I have not lost anymore weight! good news, I haven't gained any back, but still... SO I am back on the wagon...or is it off the wagon? I don't understand that phrase. Let's just say that I am back on track doing what I need to do to be healthy!!
While I was getting ready to go camping, I realized how much organization goes into the food prep alone. As I was getting ready, I went shopping with a list of every meal that we would be having. I also bought zip-lock bags. Now, I usually don't buy them...I find them wasteful, and I don't like that I can't reuse them. HOWEVER, it makes prepping camping food so simple! As I was chopping my veggies, and marinating my chicken, I had an 'aha' moment. Why the heck was I not doing this every week??? Dennis and I recycle, we buy local when we can afford to, we grow our own veggies, we unplug when we are not using, I bike to work, Dennis walks to work....I can buy zip-lock bags darn it!!!
So on Sunday, I went grocery shopping. In my head I knew the meals that I was going to plan for. When I got home, I took out my new best friend and I separated the meats (or just took them out of the packaging) and I put them in marinades. I peeled, washed, and chopped my veggies (including my potatoes) divided them up, added EVOO, salt, and pepper. Now, when I am exhausted after spending the day at the beach (rough life, I know), I can come home and just cook...without the hassle of the prep-work. Plus, it really saves on my dishes! This week we are having a variety of squash, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots for veggies. Everything from grilled chicken, to tacos, to steak, and turkey burgers. Oh, and a salad for lunch every day, with fresh lettuce from my garden!! As a bonus, my fridge looks organized!! (until you move stuff and see the back of the fridge...SCARY! lol
Happy summer everyone!! Here is to being healthy!!!
xoxo,
Becky
Monday, June 18, 2012
Day 21-22
Well, it is 8am and I have already completed my workout for the day! That may seem like a good statement, but I actually can't stand running when I first get up. No matter how much I stretch, I feel like I am running with lead in my legs. But I don't start out feeling bad, it is usually right at mile 1. All of a sudden I just hit a wall! I know that a lot of people work out in the morning, but here is my question...do people wake up at 5 run around the house doing stuff for an hour and then go running?? Why would anyone wake up at 5?? That is just ridiculous on its own! Anywho...running for the day is done. I did about 2.3 miles, not a lot, but my right calf is still bothering me a little and I don't want to push it too much.
Remember the challenge that I proposed to myself?? Well I made it even harder...yesterday for Father's Day, we went out for pizza at Talk of the Town...then we had ice cream...AHHHH I haven't stepped on the scale, but I have to work tonight and we will see how it is!
Speaking of pizza and ice cream...I am all for eating healthy and making positive decisions, but I also believe in indulgences. Not everyday or all the time, but what is the point in denying the simple pleasures of a slice of hot pizza right out of the oven of one of the best pizza places in the area?? I didn't overdo it, and I am not going to feel guilty about it either. I do not believe that we should be rewarding ourselves with food (we aren't dogs), but I think that we should be able to enjoy the things that we eat, and not count calories ALL the time!
The problem with a lot of people, myself included (hopefully not anymore!), is that they don't make healthy choices and count calories enough! They are "indulging" every day...that is the norm. People seem to think that it is OK to be overweight. I love it when people say to me "you are NOT fat!" Um...yes I am. I do not think that we should be sticks, obsessed with our looks and our bodies. But I do think that we need to be healthy, reducing our risk for weight related illnesses. I need to be able to run with my kids and set an example for them. Lets not berate ourselves for needing to lose 5-10 pounds, but lets put down the bag of chips already!! And lets face it...most people need to lose more than 5-10 pounds. I still need to lose 30-40 pounds!!
xoxo Becky
Remember the challenge that I proposed to myself?? Well I made it even harder...yesterday for Father's Day, we went out for pizza at Talk of the Town...then we had ice cream...AHHHH I haven't stepped on the scale, but I have to work tonight and we will see how it is!
Speaking of pizza and ice cream...I am all for eating healthy and making positive decisions, but I also believe in indulgences. Not everyday or all the time, but what is the point in denying the simple pleasures of a slice of hot pizza right out of the oven of one of the best pizza places in the area?? I didn't overdo it, and I am not going to feel guilty about it either. I do not believe that we should be rewarding ourselves with food (we aren't dogs), but I think that we should be able to enjoy the things that we eat, and not count calories ALL the time!
The problem with a lot of people, myself included (hopefully not anymore!), is that they don't make healthy choices and count calories enough! They are "indulging" every day...that is the norm. People seem to think that it is OK to be overweight. I love it when people say to me "you are NOT fat!" Um...yes I am. I do not think that we should be sticks, obsessed with our looks and our bodies. But I do think that we need to be healthy, reducing our risk for weight related illnesses. I need to be able to run with my kids and set an example for them. Lets not berate ourselves for needing to lose 5-10 pounds, but lets put down the bag of chips already!! And lets face it...most people need to lose more than 5-10 pounds. I still need to lose 30-40 pounds!!
xoxo Becky
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Day 18-20
Can I begin by telling you all how much I love summer. Everything about it is so wonderful; the sunshine, the smell of the grass, the smell of evening campfires, the beach, swimming in the pool, the fresh fruits and veggies...everything about summer makes me happy. Yesterday and today have been two of the best days of the summer yet! We did everything from going to Lake George, to Slippin and Slidin in the back yard, to swimming at Mim and Pip's pool! On top of that there were garage sales, BBQ's, friends and family, and a baseball game! Nothing makes me happier than a good summer day!
So, if I haven't sickened you with my good mood yet, it is going to get better: I am down to 196.4 pounds! Just over 10 pounds lost, and only 6.4 pounds until I am back to where I was last summer! If I am really good this week, I bet I can be at 190 by next Saturday...Challenge accepted! (a little Barney Stinson quote)!! Here is my challenge: If by Saturday I make my goal, I can buy a new pair of running pants. If I don't make my goal I have to let the boys bury me in the same on the beach and post pictures of it on this blog. Ahhh!!
Here is another favorite food lately...quesadillas! I just use a little shredded cheese and either chicken or beef (those already cooked strips work great unless I have leftovers) and a flour tortilla. Put it in my cast iron pan and in 5 minutes I have lunch! Add a small salad and I have a meal for 400 calories and it is mighty delicious! Compare that to the 530 calories in the taco bell chicken quesadilla!
So I leave you with one last favorite...Parrot Bay Frozen Pina Colada...YUM (rhymes with rum which stands for fun!!)
xoxo Becky
So, if I haven't sickened you with my good mood yet, it is going to get better: I am down to 196.4 pounds! Just over 10 pounds lost, and only 6.4 pounds until I am back to where I was last summer! If I am really good this week, I bet I can be at 190 by next Saturday...Challenge accepted! (a little Barney Stinson quote)!! Here is my challenge: If by Saturday I make my goal, I can buy a new pair of running pants. If I don't make my goal I have to let the boys bury me in the same on the beach and post pictures of it on this blog. Ahhh!!
Here is another favorite food lately...quesadillas! I just use a little shredded cheese and either chicken or beef (those already cooked strips work great unless I have leftovers) and a flour tortilla. Put it in my cast iron pan and in 5 minutes I have lunch! Add a small salad and I have a meal for 400 calories and it is mighty delicious! Compare that to the 530 calories in the taco bell chicken quesadilla!
So I leave you with one last favorite...Parrot Bay Frozen Pina Colada...YUM (rhymes with rum which stands for fun!!)
xoxo Becky
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Day 13-17
My new favorite breakfast: 6-8 strawberries fresh from my garden, .25 cup whole milk greek yogurt from the Argyle Cheese Farm, and .25 cup granola from the farmers market. YUMMY!! 217 calories, 23 carbs, 11 fat, and 7 protein. It is totally yummy, and the meal stays with you. I'm not hungry 10 minutes later. Although, I would prefer the non-fat greek yogurt, the fat that you get from dairy is "good fat." and I am a firm believer that you do NOT eliminate a food group (carb, fat, or protein). I have eaten it every morning since Saturday, and I can't wait to wake up and eat it again tomorrow!
So, my legs...I know that you all have been very worried! lol I haven't run since the incident last week, but finally attempted to this evening. I went for 2 miles at a good/fast pace. Although they were sore, and a bit tight after, I think that I am on the mend! Nothing that a little stretching and ice hot can't fix!! Speaking of stretching, you all stretch before you work out right? Do you know that your workout is as good as wasted if you don't stretch! By the time you are warmed up, you are probably half-way through your workout. However, if you take 5 minutes to stretch before your muscles will be ready to go! Also, stretching right before bed can eliminate waking up feeling stiff and sore. Try it if you don't believe me!
Tomorrow I have to work, so I wont be running. I will be doing one of my pinterest workouts! Search pinterest or google for "daily workouts" and see what you come up with. You can find anything from a 10 minute quickie or a whole workout with meal plan! Most of it has nothing to do with equipment or a gym, so NO EXCUSES!! Here is what I will be doing:
I hope that you have a great day!
xoxo Becky
Have
So, my legs...I know that you all have been very worried! lol I haven't run since the incident last week, but finally attempted to this evening. I went for 2 miles at a good/fast pace. Although they were sore, and a bit tight after, I think that I am on the mend! Nothing that a little stretching and ice hot can't fix!! Speaking of stretching, you all stretch before you work out right? Do you know that your workout is as good as wasted if you don't stretch! By the time you are warmed up, you are probably half-way through your workout. However, if you take 5 minutes to stretch before your muscles will be ready to go! Also, stretching right before bed can eliminate waking up feeling stiff and sore. Try it if you don't believe me!
Tomorrow I have to work, so I wont be running. I will be doing one of my pinterest workouts! Search pinterest or google for "daily workouts" and see what you come up with. You can find anything from a 10 minute quickie or a whole workout with meal plan! Most of it has nothing to do with equipment or a gym, so NO EXCUSES!! Here is what I will be doing:
I hope that you have a great day!
xoxo Becky
Have
Friday, June 8, 2012
Day 8-12
I am so sorry for my absence this week. It started out just busy from work, but then we found out that one of Dennis's family members passed away suddenly. Joe will be missed by everyone. This weekend will be rough to say the least...
My actions this week have been poor. I have been kind of ashamed to have started this blog. It started with a great day on Monday!! I ate wonderfully on Monday, went to work and checked my weight, and I lost another half a pound! 200.5 :) But, then Tuesday came around and it was a "dark day." I call my bad days "dark days" since it sounds better than calling it what it is. I was grumpy, unmotivated, and ate terribly...not bad foods, just too much of them. It wasn't something that I was proud of, or wanted to share. But the truth is, this summer is a journey; and I invited everyone to share it with me. It's not going to work if I am not honest with myself, let alone you. Wednesday was the day that Joey passed away, and it went downhill from there.
I did try to go running last night. My calfs have been really tight so I haven't run this week. Last night I didn't even go a mile and they started to cramp up. I stretched again and walked for a minute. When I started to run again, they were as hard a rocks and wicked painful. I walked home, which was painful and took forever...I almost flagged someone down to drive me home. Dennis went to the store get my some IcyHot while I had my legs on the heating pad. That combination seemed to help, so I will be continuing that for a couple of days. I am hoping by Tuesday I will be running again.
Excluding running, today will be the fist day of my uphill climb out f this rut. I think that I am out of it; here is the proof. I asked Dennis to get my some ice cream last night when he got me the IcyHot. I still have an unopened pint f Ben and Jerry's Coffee Heathbar Crunch in my freezer. It will stay unopened until I lose another 10.5 pounds. HOLD ME TO IT PEOPLE!!
I hope that you enjoy the beautiful weather today. I plan of bringing the boys back to the beach today. Happy Friday!
xoxo Becky
My actions this week have been poor. I have been kind of ashamed to have started this blog. It started with a great day on Monday!! I ate wonderfully on Monday, went to work and checked my weight, and I lost another half a pound! 200.5 :) But, then Tuesday came around and it was a "dark day." I call my bad days "dark days" since it sounds better than calling it what it is. I was grumpy, unmotivated, and ate terribly...not bad foods, just too much of them. It wasn't something that I was proud of, or wanted to share. But the truth is, this summer is a journey; and I invited everyone to share it with me. It's not going to work if I am not honest with myself, let alone you. Wednesday was the day that Joey passed away, and it went downhill from there.
I did try to go running last night. My calfs have been really tight so I haven't run this week. Last night I didn't even go a mile and they started to cramp up. I stretched again and walked for a minute. When I started to run again, they were as hard a rocks and wicked painful. I walked home, which was painful and took forever...I almost flagged someone down to drive me home. Dennis went to the store get my some IcyHot while I had my legs on the heating pad. That combination seemed to help, so I will be continuing that for a couple of days. I am hoping by Tuesday I will be running again.
Excluding running, today will be the fist day of my uphill climb out f this rut. I think that I am out of it; here is the proof. I asked Dennis to get my some ice cream last night when he got me the IcyHot. I still have an unopened pint f Ben and Jerry's Coffee Heathbar Crunch in my freezer. It will stay unopened until I lose another 10.5 pounds. HOLD ME TO IT PEOPLE!!
I hope that you enjoy the beautiful weather today. I plan of bringing the boys back to the beach today. Happy Friday!
xoxo Becky
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Day 7
Well, I was a bad girl today. I had a muffin, bagel, and cheeseburger...and a half of a hot dog! Not good...or was it? Some people that I know diet really strictly for 6 days a week, but on day 7 they have whatever they want to "shock" their metabolism. I'm not going to say that was my plan, but that is what I am going to tell myself I did to feel better!! But seriously... Even when I totaled everything on sparkpeople.com, it was a 1450 calories. More than I have been eating, but it's not like I pigged out!
On the plus side, my veggie garden is done!!! I have three vegetable beds, a pot of herbs, and a strawberry patch. I'm not much of a green thumb, but I have found that veggies grow without a lot of help from me! My parents built the beds for me for my birthday this year, and I was able to get the plants and seeds for about $32. I've already been able to enjoy strawberries and am looking forward to the rest!!
Time for me to go running...more tomorrow!!
xoxo Becky
On the plus side, my veggie garden is done!!! I have three vegetable beds, a pot of herbs, and a strawberry patch. I'm not much of a green thumb, but I have found that veggies grow without a lot of help from me! My parents built the beds for me for my birthday this year, and I was able to get the plants and seeds for about $32. I've already been able to enjoy strawberries and am looking forward to the rest!!
Time for me to go running...more tomorrow!!
xoxo Becky
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Day 6
Have you ever had one of those days when you were really proud of yourself?? Well, today is one of those days for me!! 3 months ago I heard about the Glens Falls Urban Assault. It's a 4.6 mile run with a variety of obstacles such as stairs, tires, ropes of climb over and under, and a giant down-hill slip-n-slide to name a few.
As soon as I heard of this I knew that I had to do it!! I love a challenge!! Well, at 5 pm this evening myself, Madelyn S., Kelly H., and Billy M. all started our Urban Assault!!!! 51 minutes later, I crossed the finish line, having completed EVERY obstacle and my 4.6 miles!
I had so much fun, and in the end I couldn't stop beaming!! This was truly a great moment for me!! Not to mention that I rewarded my hard work with a few adult beverages and a great meal at Davidson Brothers!!
I can't wait until my next race, and more importantly...the SECOND GLENS FALLS URBAN ASSAULT!!!!
As soon as I heard of this I knew that I had to do it!! I love a challenge!! Well, at 5 pm this evening myself, Madelyn S., Kelly H., and Billy M. all started our Urban Assault!!!! 51 minutes later, I crossed the finish line, having completed EVERY obstacle and my 4.6 miles!
I had so much fun, and in the end I couldn't stop beaming!! This was truly a great moment for me!! Not to mention that I rewarded my hard work with a few adult beverages and a great meal at Davidson Brothers!!
I can't wait until my next race, and more importantly...the SECOND GLENS FALLS URBAN ASSAULT!!!!
Friday, June 1, 2012
Day 4/5
Sorry that I didn't post yesterday. I was planning on doing it when I got home from work, but was just too tired to do so! I do have some good news though...according to the scale at work, I have lost 6 pounds!!!! I know that in the beginning it is easy to shed the pounds, so I know its not always going to be this easy. BUT I think that it is my body's way of motivating me to continue!! Yesterday was also a good day in the sense that I ate wonderfully, avoided temptation, and rode my bike to and from work!
Today, I am eating a bit more that I have the past few days. Tomorrow I am running the the Glens Falls Urban Assault (4.6 mile run with all sorts of obstacles!) so I want to build up my energy reserves!!
I know that I flaked on my post yesterday, but this is going to be a short one. The boys and I are heading out the door to Green Island for the Relay for Life! Lets kick cancer's butt!!!
Today, I am eating a bit more that I have the past few days. Tomorrow I am running the the Glens Falls Urban Assault (4.6 mile run with all sorts of obstacles!) so I want to build up my energy reserves!!
I know that I flaked on my post yesterday, but this is going to be a short one. The boys and I are heading out the door to Green Island for the Relay for Life! Lets kick cancer's butt!!!
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Day 3
Oh this was a hard day. I knew that it was going to be when my tummy was rumbling when I woke up. Then it was sure to be a bad day when the boys woke up in foul moods. To make things worse, I had to go grocery shopping. I was really grumpy since I was "hungry," but I was able to find some silver linings to my dark clouds today.
1) Skinny Cow Dreamy Delights!! OMG yummy!!!! Just what this sweet tooth needed in the middle of this day. For a few dollars (sorry, can't remember) at walmart you can get a box with 6 packages. Each package has 5 chocolate covered crispies and caramel. 95 calories (4 carbs, 8 fats, 4 protein). Saved my afternoon!!
2) Awesome prices on fresh fruits and veggies at Aldi. I was able to get pineapple, strawberries, peaches, pears, romaine, spinach, carrots, and a mango for under $18. As much as I would love to visit a farmers market weekly, my grocery budget just doesn't allow that. Aldi makes my life easier.
3) Even though I was really stiff, I was able to get a 2.6 mile run in tonight. It was a battle with every step, and I was yelling at myself in my head...but I did it!
4) I DIDN'T CAVE!! No matter how many unhealthy treats were waved in front of my face (and trust me there were a ton), I stuck to my guns and made it though another day!
So what am I going to do now? I am going to take a shower, because I am a sweaty smelly mess, I am going to grab a book, and I am going to relax and be proud of myself.
xoxo Becky
1) Skinny Cow Dreamy Delights!! OMG yummy!!!! Just what this sweet tooth needed in the middle of this day. For a few dollars (sorry, can't remember) at walmart you can get a box with 6 packages. Each package has 5 chocolate covered crispies and caramel. 95 calories (4 carbs, 8 fats, 4 protein). Saved my afternoon!!
2) Awesome prices on fresh fruits and veggies at Aldi. I was able to get pineapple, strawberries, peaches, pears, romaine, spinach, carrots, and a mango for under $18. As much as I would love to visit a farmers market weekly, my grocery budget just doesn't allow that. Aldi makes my life easier.
3) Even though I was really stiff, I was able to get a 2.6 mile run in tonight. It was a battle with every step, and I was yelling at myself in my head...but I did it!
4) I DIDN'T CAVE!! No matter how many unhealthy treats were waved in front of my face (and trust me there were a ton), I stuck to my guns and made it though another day!
So what am I going to do now? I am going to take a shower, because I am a sweaty smelly mess, I am going to grab a book, and I am going to relax and be proud of myself.
xoxo Becky
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Day 2
Crazy weather in the 518!! But I didn't let the storms get in the way of a fun and productive day! I started my day out by taking my boys and Cassie to the beach. My dad met us there which was a nice bonus!! Moreau Lake is an awesome place to bring the boys, and we are there a couple of times a week. It was beautiful morning; we played on the playground, swam, built castles, dug holes and rivers, had a picnic, and were home before the storms started! Now, I really don't like thunderstorms...especially when they interrupt my plans for grilling!! Not to be outdone by some rain, I grilled with an umbrella in between storms!! When things started to clear up, I was able to go for a 3.2 mile run. All in all, a great day!!
Yesterday I mentioned that I was tracking the food that I eat. By using a website such as sparkpeople.com. I can enter foods that I eat and they calculate everything for me. Here is what I had today.
168 oz of water (filled up my water bottle 7 times)
breakfast: 131 calories (22 carbs, 0 fat, 11 protein)
16 oz regular coffee with 0.2 cups skim milk
yoplait greek yogurt (coconut)
lunch: 287 calories (22 carbs, 13 fat, 20 protein)
2 rice cakes with 1 tablespoon of creamy PB
Omelet with 2 egg whites and 1 egg and 0.25 cups chopped green pepper
dinner: 400 calories (50 carbs, 8 fat, 33 protein)
grilled BBQ chicken (boneless skinless, half of a breast, with 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce)
roasted potatoes (0.5 cup)
half ear of corn on the cob
0.5 cup green beans
0.5 tablespoon EVOO
Snacks: 173 calories (32 carbs, 4 fat, 2 protein)
Small empire apple
9 baby carrots
1- 2" diameter homemade PB cookie
Grand total of 991 calories (126 carbs, 25 fat, 66 protein). The website give a target range for total calories as well as for carbs, fats, and protein. I am about 200-600 calories shy of the target zone. This is nice for 830 at night. This is usually when I snack, so if I going to, I can make a healthy decision that keeps me in the target zone. OR, I can just drink another glass of water, do a little exercise that I saw on pinterest.com (more on that tomorrow!), and go to bed!!
Here is the thing. It took me longer to type that up in this post than it did to put on the website. Now I know what I had to eat and what else I can eat should I want to. I find it beneficial to do while eating breakfast. That way I know what I am going to eat and it takes the decision process away when I am really hungry. It is also a way to trick myself. For example, I just had lunch an hour ago, and I am "hungry" again. If I can convince myself to hold out for another hour I can have one of my snacks and then I only have X hours until dinner! During these first weeks, it is almost like I am ruled by what I can eat and when, but I am just re-training my body to be healthy!
Here is to another great day! Looking forward to another one tomorrow!! Sending positive thoughts your way...send them on back to me too!!!
xoxo Becky
Yesterday I mentioned that I was tracking the food that I eat. By using a website such as sparkpeople.com. I can enter foods that I eat and they calculate everything for me. Here is what I had today.
168 oz of water (filled up my water bottle 7 times)
breakfast: 131 calories (22 carbs, 0 fat, 11 protein)
16 oz regular coffee with 0.2 cups skim milk
yoplait greek yogurt (coconut)
lunch: 287 calories (22 carbs, 13 fat, 20 protein)
2 rice cakes with 1 tablespoon of creamy PB
Omelet with 2 egg whites and 1 egg and 0.25 cups chopped green pepper
dinner: 400 calories (50 carbs, 8 fat, 33 protein)
grilled BBQ chicken (boneless skinless, half of a breast, with 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce)
roasted potatoes (0.5 cup)
half ear of corn on the cob
0.5 cup green beans
0.5 tablespoon EVOO
Snacks: 173 calories (32 carbs, 4 fat, 2 protein)
Small empire apple
9 baby carrots
1- 2" diameter homemade PB cookie
Grand total of 991 calories (126 carbs, 25 fat, 66 protein). The website give a target range for total calories as well as for carbs, fats, and protein. I am about 200-600 calories shy of the target zone. This is nice for 830 at night. This is usually when I snack, so if I going to, I can make a healthy decision that keeps me in the target zone. OR, I can just drink another glass of water, do a little exercise that I saw on pinterest.com (more on that tomorrow!), and go to bed!!
Here is the thing. It took me longer to type that up in this post than it did to put on the website. Now I know what I had to eat and what else I can eat should I want to. I find it beneficial to do while eating breakfast. That way I know what I am going to eat and it takes the decision process away when I am really hungry. It is also a way to trick myself. For example, I just had lunch an hour ago, and I am "hungry" again. If I can convince myself to hold out for another hour I can have one of my snacks and then I only have X hours until dinner! During these first weeks, it is almost like I am ruled by what I can eat and when, but I am just re-training my body to be healthy!
Here is to another great day! Looking forward to another one tomorrow!! Sending positive thoughts your way...send them on back to me too!!!
xoxo Becky
Monday, May 28, 2012
Day 1
Well, its been a year since I started my original goals. I ended up doing really good for about a month and a half. I lost thirty pounds and 2 sizes. But I also put 15 pounds back on and feel like crap again. It wasn't all that difficult to lose the weight. It was an attitude adjustment and a lifestyle change. Well, I think that my previous attempt was a failure since I didn't stick with it. This time, I am hoping it will be different.
Even though I have been reting to get back on track for a few weeks, I am considering this day 1. Today I am tracking EVERYTHING that I eat. For those of you who dont keep a food journal, I highly reccomend it! Not only does it track what you are eating, but it makes your decisions of what to eat really simple. They have free online trackers that make it so simple. I use SparkPeople.com. I can set goals and they recommend how many calories to consume as well as break it down to carbs proteins and fats. I can also track my fitness should I chose.
So far today, I have had a yogurt and some water. I didn't have any coffee (which probably accounts for why I am grumpy!), but I will have some this afternoon when I go to work. I have no idea what I am going to have for lunch and dinner, and I am sure that it isn't going to be good. It's Memorial day for goodness sakes!! I will try do my best, but tomorrow I will report if I was successful. WAIT! What the hell!!! Just because it is a holiday weekend, doesn't mean that I have to be a gross pig! Memorial Day is a holiday to honor and remember those who have served for our Country. It is not a holiday celebrating how many burgers I can eat! This is summer, a time to eat fresh fruits and veggies! I will make a nice salad for dinner to bring to work. I can bring some strawberries and almonds for dessert and a snack. Perfect! For lunch I can eat a hamburger (without the bun) and some grilled veggies. I can do this!!
I am not running today since I ran the past two days, and I am actually beat. But I am riding my bike to and from work!
So, I guess I am off! This time will be different...this time I am going to make a change. I am going to be a healthy person who my kids can look at and be proud of. This is going to work!
See ya tomorrow!
xoxo Becky
Even though I have been reting to get back on track for a few weeks, I am considering this day 1. Today I am tracking EVERYTHING that I eat. For those of you who dont keep a food journal, I highly reccomend it! Not only does it track what you are eating, but it makes your decisions of what to eat really simple. They have free online trackers that make it so simple. I use SparkPeople.com. I can set goals and they recommend how many calories to consume as well as break it down to carbs proteins and fats. I can also track my fitness should I chose.
So far today, I have had a yogurt and some water. I didn't have any coffee (which probably accounts for why I am grumpy!), but I will have some this afternoon when I go to work. I have no idea what I am going to have for lunch and dinner, and I am sure that it isn't going to be good. It's Memorial day for goodness sakes!! I will try do my best, but tomorrow I will report if I was successful. WAIT! What the hell!!! Just because it is a holiday weekend, doesn't mean that I have to be a gross pig! Memorial Day is a holiday to honor and remember those who have served for our Country. It is not a holiday celebrating how many burgers I can eat! This is summer, a time to eat fresh fruits and veggies! I will make a nice salad for dinner to bring to work. I can bring some strawberries and almonds for dessert and a snack. Perfect! For lunch I can eat a hamburger (without the bun) and some grilled veggies. I can do this!!
I am not running today since I ran the past two days, and I am actually beat. But I am riding my bike to and from work!
So, I guess I am off! This time will be different...this time I am going to make a change. I am going to be a healthy person who my kids can look at and be proud of. This is going to work!
See ya tomorrow!
xoxo Becky
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