08/02/2010

Not the greatest day, but I still need to post.

Breakfast: Oatmeal with banana (225 cals)

Snack: Fiber One (140 cals)

Lunch: Salad (90 cals), apple (80 cals)1/2 roll (100 cals) Total: 270

Snack: banana(100 cals)

Snack: Yikes 2 pitas (140 cals), hummus (100 cals), Mango (100 cals) Total: 340

Supper: tacos...my guess 500 cals

Total: 1575

Arg! Tomorrow. Goal: gym and 1200 cals....I hope at least!

07/27/2010

Another day...and today was better than yesterday. I tried to do a p90x workout today...that was insane. I don't know how people do it. I will give it another chance, but geez, my body can only handle so much abuse. Tomorrow I will go to the gym to resume my couch to 5kplan.

Breakfast: yogurt and strawberries (130 cals)

Snack: fiber one bar (140 cals)

Lunch: Plum (30 cals), 1/2 garlic soup bowl (130 cals) Total: 160 cals

Snack: Pluot (60 cals), rice cakes (160 cals) Total: 220

Snack: Mango (100 cals), pita chips (100 cals), hummus (80 cals) Total: 280 cals

SUpper: 1 piece tilapia (100 cals), green beans, 1/2 c brown rice (100 cals) Total: 200 cals

Total 1130

07/26/2010

A day late but oh well.

Good news,I did make it to the gym this morning. I tried to work through week two of the couch potato to 5k but I ran way too fast to have any sort of endurance. I will try again Wednesday.

Breakfast - plum (30 cals), 2 slices of toast with butter (200 cals) Total: 230

Snack: Fiber 1 bar (140 cals)

Lunch: Tabbouleh (50 cals), 1/2 pita (35 cals), peach (60 cals), salad (dressing 45 cals)

Snack: Plum (30 cals)

Snack: 2 pitas (140 cals) Hummus (100 cals)

Supper: chicken taco soup...it was amazing (500 cals)

Total: 1300ish...I dont have a calculator....

07/25/010

So, it is a new week and I am going to set realistic goals. I have lost 3 pounds already and have 12 more to go until September 1st goal and I have 17 more to go until mid October. My goal is to make it to the gym 3 mornings this week. I will also be doing a clean up all morning Saturday, so I think that will also be a good amount of exercise. I still plan on staying around 1200 cals per day. I will also do a weigh on Friday to see progress. Today has been a pretty good eating day. I did give in and have half a slice of pizza...just because I love it, but that is better than the 3-4 slices I could easily consume.

Breakfast: 1 c strawberries (30 cals), 1/2 c cooked oatmeal with 1/2 banana (120 cals) Total 155 cals

Snack: 1/2 slice of cheese pizza (125 cals)

Lunch: 1 pita (70 cals), 2 TBSP hummus (80 cals) 1/4 c. tabbouleh (50 cals), salad (45 cals for dressing) Total: 245

Snack: Popcorn (130 cals)

Total so far: 655

I know the picture is really big! This morning I went and bought some fresh fruit from my local farmer's market. I love the farmer's market. Organic fruits and vegetables are so wonderful! Although it is early in the day, I have done okay.

Pre breakfast snack: 1 peach (60 cals), 1 pluot (80 cals) Total: 140 cals

Brunch: Scrambled eggs (100 cals) 1 c grits (110 cals) fruit (30 cals) 3 slices of bacon (135 cals) Total: 375

Lunch: a few bits of orange chicken (100 cals), a few bites of brown rice (50 cals) Total: 150 cals

Snack: Peach (60 cals)

Supper: Pho (300-400 cals)

Snack: I was BAD Chocolate cake (300 cals...I guess this because there was no nutritional info on the package)

Total: 1375...not as bad as expected.

07/23/2010

So, not the greatest day eating wise, however I've lost 3 pounds this week! I have 17 pounds until my ultimate goal of a 20 pound loss by mid-October.

Breakfast - 1/2 bagel (55 cals), watermelon (40 cals) 95 cals

Snack: fiber one bar (140 cals), plum (30 cals) 170 cals

Lunch: IHOP, 2 pancakes, turkey bacon, egg substitute (400 cals....plus syrup...no clue how many)

Snack: Banana (100 cals)

Snack: Popcorn (260 cals), pita (70 cals) Hummus (100 cals) Total 400 cals . NOTGOOD!

Supper: 3oz roast beef (210 cals), 1/2 c mashed potatoes (100 cals), broccoli (15 cals) Total 325 cals

Total: 1490

Tomorrow is a new day. I should have laid off the snacking!

07/21/2010

New Program! I have to say today was great. I have long wanted to become a runner. This is my chance. I found a program called couch potato to 5k. In about 10 weeks, I should be able to run a 5k. My eating today has been pretty good.

Breakfast: Egg Whites (75 cals), banana (100 cals) Total 175

Snack: Plum (30 cals), Fiber one bar (140 cals) Total: 170

Lunch: Trader Joes Mushroom Soup (280 cals)

Snack: Pretzels (180 cals)

Snack: Pita (70 cals), Hummus (150 cals) Total: 225

Supper: 1 piece tilapia (100 cals) green beans (30 cals) Total 130

Snack: Kettle Corn

Total: 1270cals

Revamping and Recommitting

So, today is the day I was going to really recommit to this diet and move forward. Well, today I blew it. I am starting to notice a great lack of self control and laziness. I pray tomorrow will be better. I have 2 goals: 1) go to the gym 3-4 times per wek 2) lose 15 pounds by September 1.

I really hope to do well and make progress with my goals.

Breakfast: Smoothie with strawberries and blueberries

Snack: Fiber 1 bar

Lunch: 2 plates of Chinese food

Snack: Kettle corn

Snack: 1 pita and hummus

Dinner: Some Dominoes thin crust pizza, salad

I'm convinced that I went well over 2000 calories. Tomorrow really is a new day. I am hopeful.

07-01-2010 & 7-02-2010

Not the best of eating days. I also have not even touched the gym this week. Boo!

Breakfast: Oatmeal - 200 cals

Snack - 8 mini rice cakes - 60 cals

Lunch - Cantaloupe (60 cals), Salad (90 cals...dressing), 1/2 c. pulled pork (190 cals) Total 340 cals

Snack - Pistacio's (200 cals)

Supper: 3 slices of Margherita Pizza...too too many. I feel like I am paying for it today. (900 cals)

Snack: Small handful of kettle corn (50 cals)

Total: 1750

7/2/2010

I am considering today to be a free day since the biggest loser contest is over! I do, however, plan to continue to try to develop a more healthy lifestyle. My goal is to lose 20 more pounds. I also have a running program that I would like to start. I would like to start doing races to fundraise for cancer, since I do work at an oncology clinic. It's just a thought. I will post more details later. Happy 4th!

6/30/2010

Long day. Thankful the car is doing well. Hungry right now.

Breakfast: Cantaloupe (50 cals), Oatmeal (160 cals)

Snack: Small pastry (100 cals)....very small

Lunch: Wrap (400 cals) Fruit (50 cals), Soft Pretzel (I don't even know....it was a smaller one)

Snack: PB and saltines (250 cals)

Supper: Chicken Picata (300 cals) Pasta (100 cals) Broccoli (30 cals)

Total: 1190 calories

6/29/2010

Today was a long day. I am absolutely exhausted. It was overall a good eating day.

Breakfast: Oatmeal with Banana (200 cals)

Snack: Banana (80 cals...it was small)

Lunch: Pulled pork, no bbq sauce (200 cals), Salad (90 cals...I only count the dressing)

Snack: Activia Yogurt (100 cals)

Supper: Carne Asada Taco's. Meat (400 cals), 3 corn tortillas (165 cals), a little cheese (25 cals), a little sour cream (?), Mexican Rice....mine was terrible. I had a few bites. Total: 580 cals

Total: 1250 cals

Yep. That is one of my favorite stores. I absolutely love it. Lately, I have been a little nervous about eating frozen dinners because of the high salt content, but I saw one from Trader Joes I would like to try. I bought a Chicken and Rice (Indian food style) and it was not too too bad. I ate half of it and had some green beans.

Breakfast: Oatmeal with bananas (200 cals)

Snack: String Cheese (80 cals)

Lunch: 1/2 Frozen Dinner (145 cals) Green Beans (30 cals),2-3 cheesecake bites (I dunno the amt of cals) Total 225 (counted the cheesecake...I guessed)

Snack: Activa Yogurt (110 cals)

Snack 2: Pita bread (70 cals) Hummus (80 cals) Total: 150 cals

Supper: Pulled Pork (200 cals....one site said 90 per 1/4 cup), 2 plates of salad (90 cals...gotta count the dressing)290 cals

Total: 1055 cals

6/27/2010

Fresh herbs. I am seriously considering planting an herb garden (also, passion fruit, tomatoes, and strawberries). I have a nice sized balcony that needs to be used. We pay for it, why not utilize it? My plan is go get the ball rolling next weekend. I have no clue how to grow things, but a friend of mine gave me gardening book. I plan to at least plant this herbs this weekend. I hope they live!

Breakfast: TJ's raisin bran with 2% milk (230 cals)

Snack: a couple of goldfish, literally

Lunch: Yogurtland strawberry cheesecake yogurt (200-300 cals...I googled it in a couple of places...lets go 300 cals)

Snack: Arugula salad with a little blue cheese (20 cals) and parmesan (20 cals), bacon bits (25 cals), walnuts, and asain pear dressing (135 cals). Sounds really bad when I read it though. Total: 200 cals

Snack: Mango - 70 cals (I didn't eat it all)

Supper: Salad with Mexican Lasagna (500 cals), a few tortilla chips

Snack: Peanut butter (90 cals), saltines (60 cals) Total: 150 cals

Total: 1450 calories

YES!!!

6/26/2010

Just look at it! Doesn't it look wonderful? I did have movie theater butter popcorn today at the movies. One thing I was resolved about is know I did not have to have it and that was a big step. Alan made the decision to get the popcorn without asking me. So, that was a blessing! Today has been a great day I have been reading some podcast transcripts of Nancy Leigh DeMoss with Elyse Fitzpatrick discussing her book that I am hoping to get my hands on soon!

Breakfast: 1 1/2 Belgian Waffles with Organic Maple Syrup (not sure how many calories...300 or 400?)

Lunch: Turkey Burger with bun and a sprinkle of cheddar (350 cals), Baked sweet potato fries (200 cals) Total: 550 cals

Snack: Popcorn (1/2 of a reg bag) (225 cals) Icee (I don't want to count the calories....sorry)

Total: 1074

We're having dinner with a couple from our church this evening. I hope it's healthy. I still have an opportunity to work out too. I don't think I am going to make it though.

Dinner was really good. We had a blast!

Dinner: 1 c. chicken pesto pasta, 2 pieces of garlic bread, 2 small plates of salad, 1 c. homemade sorbet. All was very good. Tomorrow starts a new week. I pray I am more disciplined. I will try to do 1200 cals but will be okay if I can stay around 1500.

Goals

Each week I set goals and lately, each week it seems I have failed at them. I'm realizing my goals seem to be a bit shallow or at least it feels like them. I don't think my motives have been all wrong. Anyway, my goal to be a size 12/14, to win the biggest loser contest, to get compliments. All are shallow. I pray my goal would be to glorify God , yes I know, Sunday school answer. I want to be able to enjoy food and praise God, not myself. To be healthy so I have more energy for Him, not me. I would like to start reading (and must attain a copy) of Love to Eat Hate to Eat. I hope to read it.

Breakfast: Oatmeal (160 cals) Grapes (100 cals)

Snack: Activia Yogurt (110 cals)

Lunch: Quiznos! Club (860 cals...ouch!), Sun chips (220 cals) Total: 1080

Dinner: Steak and Arugula Salad (new recipe for cooking like magazine....I used the wrong steak so I give it a 3 out of 10, but hey, at least a new recipe) Cals: 300ish, honestly, not sure.

Snack: Snap peas from Trader Joes (225 cals)

Snack 2: banana (100 cals)

Total: 2075 (At least I posted)

To make the eating less transition go a bit smoother and not crashing and burning. 1500 calorie allowances next week and to continue to shave off weekly or every other week so it is not a drastic cut in calories at one time.

06/23/2010

Doesn't it look wonderful? I must admit this turkey club wrap is one of my favorite foods. I usually get it without the lettuce and tomato though. Today has been a pretty good day so far. Yesterday I fell off the wagon, but today was a new day.

Breakfast: Oatmeal (150 cals), Banana (100 cals) Total: 250

Snack: Grapes and Blueberries (50 cals?)

Lunch: Wrap (400 cals) Fruit (50 cals) Total: 450

Snack: Mini cupcake (100 cals)

Supper: Banana (100 cals) Stromboli (400 cals)

Snack: Popcorn (100 cals) Mango (100 cals)

Total: 1550 cals ARG.

Tomorrow is a new day...however, I am getting a tad bit discouraged.

06/21/2010

Doesn't that look wonderful! That was my dinner last night. An Italian BMT from Subway. Yesterday was a pretty good day for me (with the exception of the subway...oh and the late night snacks (arg!)...I could have chosen better.) Well, actually yesterday was not a great day. I do have an excuse though. My dad is in town to visit and you know when people visit, you are not on your best eating behavior. It just doesn't happen. At least I made it to the gym.

Breakfast: Oatmeal with bananas and blueberries (200 cals)Toast (100 cals...I was feeling a little sick to my stomach at the gym.) Total: 300 cals

Snack: Banana (100 cals)

Lunch: Chinese Chicken Salad (250 cals), WAtermelon (50 cals) Total: 300 cals

Snack: Activia Strawberry Yogurt (110 cals)

Supper: 1 6 inch Italian BMT from Subway (450 cals), Sun chips (200 cals) Total 650 cals

Snack: 1 piece stromboli (250 cals)

Snack 2: A banana bar (156 cals)

Total: 1866 cals....BOO!

Lunch:

6/20/2010

So, I'm back!!! After several weeks of being lazy and on vacation, I am back on the diet and ready to meet my weight loss goal and lose 20-25 pounds! My goal for this week is to not exceed 1200 calories and to hit the gym 3 times this week. We'll see how this goes.

Breakfast: Oatmeal with bananas and a small amount of brown sugar (200 cals)

Snack: 6 strawberries - 15 cals?

Lunch: Plate of Chinese Chicken Salad (200 cals), bread (100 cals), watermelon (15 cals) Total: 315 cals

Snack: 1/2 pita (35 cals), 1/2 cup tabbouleh (100 cals) Total: 135 cals

Supper: 2 plates of Chinese Chicken Salad (400 cals), small bite of banana bar (100 cals), watermelon (15 cals) Total: 515 cals

Total: 1180 calories - not too shabby for my first day back!

5/30/2010

So this is post 70 something since the dieting adventure. Have I lost as many pounds as I would like to have lost? No. Have I been somewhat pleased with the results? Yes!

Result #1: I am learning more to try to glorify God with my eating. I was convicted last night for eating the third slice of pizza, not because I was hungry but because I wanted to eat and enjoyed eating. The 3rd slice was not worth it.

Result #2: My husband has also been more aware of his eating and has lost 20 pounds since January. :-)

Result #3: I have been able to build a better relationship with my sister in law. The accountability and the daily texts of encouraging one another have truly been a blessing.

Result #4: I am able to wear a size 14.

Result #5: I enjoy vegetables and fruit more.

Result #6: I see the necessity of continuously going to the gym, especially when I don't want to.

5/28/2010

That is what was for supper. I enjoy Chevy's. They usually have great service and great food, however, I did complain this time. Our fajita nachoes were not hot when we got them and they forgot the tortillas when we ordered. The manager was more than accommodating.

Breakfast: Grapefruit (70 cals)

Snack: Granola Bar (190 cals)

Lunch: Small plate of pasta (100 cals) small piece of cake (100 cals) Total: 200 cals

Snack: Apple (80 cals)

Supper: 1/2 Chicken Fajita Nachoes (700 cals) 1 Chicken Fajita (250 cals) Total: 950 cals

Total: 1490 (not including beverages and chips)

05/27/2010

All I can say is Yay! I am at an all time weight loss. Today has been an okay day. I got pretty sick this morning, which is what happens when you dont eat for awhile and drink green tea.

Breakfast: Granola bar (190 cals), Activa (110) Total: 300

Snack: Fiber one bar (really good I might add!...140 cals)

Lunch: 1/2 chicken breast (100 cals), broccoli (15 cals) Mango (80 cals) Total: 195 cals

Snack: Hummus (80 cals) Pita (70 cals) Total: 150 cals

Supper: 2 Slices Margherita Pizza (400 cals...approx)

Total: approx 1200 cals

5/26/2010

Don't they look good? Several months ago we bought these babies on sale and we are finally getting to the end of it! I looked online for the calorie count and before I looked. Its like 250 cals per 3oz.

Breakfast: 3/4 of my oatmeal (150 cals) 1/2 banana (50 cals) Total: 200 cals

Snack: Activa Yogurt (11o cals), small amount of peanuts (80 cals)

Lunch: 2 pieces of tilapia (200 cals), green beans (30 cals) Total: 230 cals

Snack: Mango (80 cals)

Snack: Hummus (80 cals), Pita (70 cals) Total: 150 cals

Dinner: 1 rib (250 cals), 1 sweet potato (100 cals), asparagus (15 cals?) Total 365

Total: 1215 cals

5/25/2010

Yep. You guessed right! I wanted to get a free issue to this magazine and check it out, but I think I might have actually subscribed. Oh well. My goal (which I am not the greatest at keeping goals) is to try one recipe a week from the magazine. They have pretty budget friendly meals and the calorie count (if you follow correctly) :-) I hope to be able to actually make this blog more than a diet blog, but actually a little bit of everything. Here's to trying something new!

Breakfast: Oatmeal (150 cals), Banana (100 cals)

Snack: Small Apple (80 cals)

Lunch: 1/3 Chicken breast (with too much garlic! 120 cals), Salad, Small amount of dressing...Im not counting that!, small breadstick (100 cals), 1//2 cookie (100 cals (thats a guess)), 1 c. fruit (50 cals) Total: 370

Snack: Almonds (100 cals)

Snack: Yogurt (110 cals)

Supper: El Pollo Loco! Ahh....I just 650 calories. It is too easy. Ok. How is corn on the cob 2o0 calories. That is ridiculous! Anyway, I had a chicken leg, chicken thigh (no skin), corn on the cob, a little broccoli, 2 flour tortillas.

Total: 1560 calories.

However, I went to the gym. :-) Doesn't that make it all better?

5/24/2010

It has been a really long day, so I will keep this short and sweet.

Breakfast: Slimfast (200 cals)

Snack: Banana (100 cals)

Lunch: Slimfast (220 cals)

Snack: Activa Yogurt (70 cals)

Snack: Hummus (80 cals), Pita (70 cals) - I always forget about the snack I eat when I come straight home from work! Total: 150 cals

Supper: Hotdog (130 cals), Hotdog bun (140 cals) - ok should have seen that before I ate one. Lays Chips (150 cals) Total: 420 cals

Snack: Banana (100 cals)

Total: 1260

I could have done better but I didnt check the calories in the hotdog and the hotdog bun. I could have left off the bun. I also am going to do slimfast and/or atkins this week since I have gained 7 pounds since May 14. I think it is a combination of a lot of things, but the main reason is I didn't monitor what I ate very well, and I thought I would avoid blogging about it. I must learn that food is not an idol, but a gift from God! It is for my health and pleasure, not for my utmost joy and satisfaction. I have learned what it is like to fall off the wagon. This was the start of a brand new week. May God grant me the grace to honor Him in this endeavor.

5/23/2010

So I am back after my birthday weekend. I was really bad this weekend, but hey, it was my birthday. Today is a new day, and I am planning on being super strict. My goal is to go to the gym every day since vacation begins in a week!

Breakfast: Toast (70 cals), peanut butter (95 cals), 1 c. strawberries (30 cals) Total: 195 cals

Snack: String Cheese (80 cals)

Lunch: Pita (70 cals), Hummus (80 cals), Activa Yogurt (110 cals) Total: 260 cals

Snack: Orange (80 cals)

Total: 615 cals

05/21/2010

doesn't that look wonderful? It is a red velvet cupcake from Sprinkles. I had one today (I know shame shame, but hey, its my birthday....) I'm going to make today a free day but Iwill list what I have had.

Breakfast: Activa Yogurt (70cals), strawberries (30 cals), Granola (190) Total: 290

Snack: Sprinkles Cupcake (495 cals)

Lunch: Grilled Chicken Breast (250 cals) Green Beans (25 cals) Total: 275 cals

Snack: Tangerine (40 cals)

Total: 1100s

5/20/2010

Today was overall pretty good. I went to the gym this morning and tomorrow is the weigh in for the biggest loser contest at work.

Breakfast: Oatmeal with Banana (250 cals), Granola Bar (85 cals) Total: 335

Snack: Activa Yogurt (70 cals)

Lunch: Turkey Club Wrap (400 cals), 1 c mixed fruit (50 cals)

Snack: Mango (80 cals)

Snack: Pita (70 cals), Hummus (80 cals) Total: 150

Supper: Ramen Noodles (400 cals)

Total: 1495 cals

05/19/2010

Some what of a new plan today. My sister in law and I are holding one another accountable with our eating. So accountable that we are exchanging weekly menus! I am hoping this will help in my endeavor to become the biggest loser at the office. Have I mentioned the pot is up to 400 bucks!!! I want that Monday. This morning I got up did 25 minutes on the stair master, 23 mins on the bike, abs, and about 8 minutes in the sauna (today, I sweated like crazy!) EAting wise, I have been ok. I gave in a little bit and had a couple of bites of a sub because I needed the carbs.

Breakfast: Oatmeal (120 cals), banana (100 cals) Total: 220 cals

Snack: Activa Vanilla Yogurt (70 cals)

Lunch: 1 piece of Tilapia (100 cals), 1 c green beans (15 cals), 5 bites of an italian sub (120 cals???) Total: 235 cals

Snack: 1 c strawberries (30 cals)

Snack: Hummus (100 cals) Pita (70 cals) Total: 170 cals

Supper: 1/3 ribeye steak (150 cals), sweet potato (100 cals) Total: 275

Snack: Watermelon (30 cals)

Total: 1005

05/18/2010

Looks good doesn't it? Well, I was offered one this morning and I resisted! :-)
Today has been a fairly good day so far. This morning was a little challenging, but I have stuck to the diet pretty well. I also need to make a trip to the store to get some low cals snacks, fruits, and veggies.

Breakfast: Oatmeal (120 cals), banana (100 cals) Total: 220 cals

Snack: granola bar (190 cals)

Lunch: Small salad with balsamic vinegarette (90 cals...Im not counting the lettuce), Tuna Sandwich (210 cals) Total: 300 cals

Snack: Bite Size pastries (70 cals)

Supper: Surprise! My husband bought dominos thin crust pizza for my birth week! (670 cals)

Snack: Mango (80 cals)

Total: 1530 calories (ALREADY....sish!)

Changes to the diet to come very soon!

5/17/2010

I dont have really anything of interest as far as pictures go today. Today is the start of a new week and I am determined to do everything I can to win biggest loser July 1! I worked out this morning for about an hour and my eating has been pretty good.

Breakfast: Banana (100 cals), Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal (160 cals) Total: 260 cals

Snack: Granola Bar (190 cals)

Lunch: Salad with chopped turkey meat and balsamic vinegarette (160 cals), Apple (60 cals) Total:220 cals

Snack: Banana (100 cals)

Snack: crackers 150 (cals)

Supper: Spaghetti (400 cals) garlic bread (150 cals) Total: 550

Snack: Surprise Birthday Party for Rachael! Red Velvet Cake (200 cals) Lemon Mirange (200 cals) Total 400 cals

Total: 1870

So, I did fall off the deep end today, but it was my birthday party. And this party was such a blessing. Im so thankful for my church family.

5/16/2010

Today has been a fairly good day. I did an at home work out today and burned about 200 calories or so. Also, the image you see, spam musubi. It is a Hawaiian dish.

Breakfast: 1 egg white and 1 egg (85 cals), 1/2 banana (50 cals), 1/2 mango (50 cals) Total: 185 cals

Snack: 1/2 banana (50 cals), 5 saltines (50 cals) Total: 100 cals

Lunch: small taco salad (around 200 cals)

Snack: Banana (100 cals), saltines (50 cals), Peanut butter (380 cals)

Supper: Spam Masubi (275 cals) Chicken Adobo (150 cals) Total: 425

Total: 1440 cals (not too shabby!)

Stupid peanut butter! Why must it be so bad?Actually it is filled with protein. That means something. :-)

Let's just consider this a free day. Look at this, a wonderful, delicious pastrami sandwich. Today I had a pastrami for the very first time. It was so wonderful. Of course, today has not been my best eating day, but I will post what all I have had. I also went to the gym this morning, and did 40 mins on the elliptical and I sat in the sauna to burn excess water weight.

Breakfast: Granola Bar (190 cals) Yogurt (110 cals) Strawberries (30 cals) Total: 330 cals

Lunch: PB & J (before I was offered the pastrami) (300 cals), Pastrami (600 cals...I ate half of a large sandwich) Total: 900 calories

Snack: Strawberries (30 cals)

Supper: Spinach Lasagna Roll up (305 cals), Salad, Garlic bread (150 cals) Total: 455

Snacks: party

So glad I went to the gym this morning!

Total: 1715 cals

Tomorrow and the rest of the week shall be intense. I am going to try to stick with 1100 cals per day. Let's see how well this goes. I will also attempt Gym every day....we'll see if I can stick with it.

5/14/2010

This has been my weakness today. :-( However, I did lose 3 pounds for the biggest loser competition. I believe that I will make some changes for next week. 1) More cardio. My goal is to do 45 minutes of cardio at the gym. 2) More veggies. I eat a lot of junk...I am going to try to incorporate more veggies in my diet 3) Less carbs. We shall see how this goes.

Breakfast: Cheez its (180 cals)

Snack: 1 Apple (80 cals)

Lunch: Turkey Club Wrap (400 cals), 1 cup fruit (50 cals) Total: 450 cals

Snack: Cheez its (180 cals)

Snack 2: Mango (100 cals) Saltines (100 cals)

Supper: 1/3 Oven Fried Chicken Breast (100 cals), Mashed Potatoes (100 cals) Green Beans (15 cals)

Total so far: 1305 cals

Not too shabby.

5/13/2010

Oatmeal. That was for breakfast this morning. It was pretty yummy. What I like about oatmeal is that it is loaded with fiber. I usually prefer maple and brown sugar, but I had some plain and I doctored it up. Its been a good diet day thus far. I got up and went to the gym and did the eliptical for 35 mins, ab work out, and I sat in the sauna (don't know how much that helps).

Breakfast: 2 egg whites, one egg (100 cals), oatmeal with bananas and brown sugar, not much though (125 cals) 1/2 banana (50) Total: 275 cals

Snack: Cheez Its (I forgot how good those things are!!!!) (180 cals)

Lunch: Orange (80 cals), Popcorn (130 cals) Total: 210

Snack: Peanut butter M&M's (120 cals)

Snack 2: saltines (60 cals)

Supper: Fish (150 cals), Green Beans (15 cals), 1/2 c. rice (100 cals) Total: 265

Total: 1110

05/12/2010

Yep. That was lunch. Today has been a really good day. I did not make it to the gym just because I needed some rest this morning. I plan on going tomorrow and Friday.

Breakfast: granola bar (190 cals)

Snack: Banana (100 cals)

Snack 2: Almonds (100 cals)

Lunch: Tuna Salad (140 cals), Saltine Crackers (60 cals), Activa Yogurt (100 cals), pita bread (70 cals) Total: 370 cals

Snack: Peanut Butter and Saltines (too many calories....prob 300...ick!)

Supper: 3oz ribeye steak (160 cals), several baked sweet potato fries (100 cals)

Total thus far: 1320...ick!

So, I am going to the gym in the morning. Tomorrow should be better. I need to be more serious, since the biggest loser contest will come to an end in a few weeks. i really want to WIN!

5/11/2010

Im pretty tired, so today's blog will be pretty short.

Breakfast: 1/2 banana (50 cals), oatmeal with a little brown sugar and cinnamon (175 cals) Total: 225 cals

Snack: 1 banana (100 cals)

Lunch: 1 leg quarter baked (280 cals) 1/2 c rice (100 cals) hummus (80 cals) 2 pitas (150 cals) Total: 610 cals

Supper: 2 cups strawberries (60 cals), a bit of lasagna, a bit of hashbrown casserole (70 cals....guessing...)

Snack/Dessert: Strawberry something. I have no clue how many calories, so I will say 200. A few saltines (60 cals)

Total: 1300 ish

5/10/2010

Mango. Yum. It has made for one of my favorite snacks! Today was a good day..I guess. I gained two pounds, but I am resolved to try really hard this week to diet and exercise well.

Breakfast: 1 banana (100 cals) Activa yogurt (110 cals) Total: 210

Snack: Grapes (100 cals)

Lunch: Popcorn (130 cals), Orange (80 cals) Total: 210

Snack: pub mix (100 cals)

Snack 2: mango (100 cals) and saltines (60 cals) Total 160 cals

Supper: Santa Fe Soup (400 cals or so)

Total: 1080 cals

5/7/2010 - 5/9/2010

I just got home from a wonderful weekend in Yosemite. It was so beautiful, however, I was not a good dieter. I don't remember everything I ate this weekend, but I do weigh in tomorrow at work for biggest loser and I plan on trying ot go to the gym every morning this week. We shall see how this goes.

5/6/2010

Doesn't that look tasty? Today was an okay diet day. I did make it to the gym and I do plan on going tomorrow. I will be out of network the next couple of days, so I will catch you up on Monday.

Breakfast: 1 egg, 2 egg whites (100 cals), toast with peanut butter (190 cals) Total: 290 cals

Snack: Kale chips (50 cals)

Lunch: Club Salad, Lettuce (15 cals), Turkey meat (90 cals), Ranch dressing (120 cals), Cheese (50 cals) Total 285 cals

Snack: 3 rice cakes (105 cals)

Snack: 2 pitas (240 cals....I got the ones that were high in calories!!!!) Hummus (80 cals) Total 380 cals

Supper: 1/2 Frozen CPK Spinach Pizza (450 cals)

Total: 1570 cals...not good!

5/5/2010

You got it! It is cino de mayo and I am going to eat some mexican food! I am really excited. Overall, today has been an awesome today. I went to the gym this morning and I am learning that I have more energy for exercise, which is exciting. Today was an overall good diet day.

Breakfast: 1 egg, plus 2 egg whites scrambled (100 cals), toast (130 cals), 1/2 banana (50 cals) Total: 280

Snack: 2 rice cakes (70 cals)

Lunch: 1 fried chicken breast (250 cals), 1 mini cupcake (150 cals) Total: 400 cals

Snack: 1 plum (30 cals)

Supper: 1/2 Chimichanga (180 cals) Rice (50 cals), Tortilla chips (I had like 6? 50 cals?) Total: 280

Total: 1060 calories

Still needing to watch the carbs. Arg!

Tota

5/4/2010

Talipia. That's for dinner. I always forget about eating fish. We're so set on our pasta, chicken, beef, that we forget about fish. It has so many wonderful things for us. Today was a good day. I feel renewed, refreshed, and refocused about this losing weight. This morning I went to the gym. I did the stair master for 20 minutes and did some ab exercises as well. My goal, to be able to do 40 mins on the stair master and not be made to look bad by the old guy who worked out next to me today. :-)

Breakfast: 1/2 Banana (50 cals), Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal (160 cals) Total: 210 cals

Snack: 1 Banana (100 cals)

Lunch: Ramen Noodles (380 cals), Watermelon (40 cals) Total: 420

Snack: 4 slices of turkey meat (60 cals)

Snack: 1 pita (70 cals) Hummus (80 cals) Total: 150 cals

Supper: 1 Talipia Fillet: 100 cals, Green Beans (30 cals) Total: 130 cals

Snack: 1 pita (70 cals) Hummus (80 cals)

Total: 1220

5/3/2010

So, today I have been pretty discouraged. My lack of self control in eating is rearing its ugly head. Tomorrow is a new day, but today can be better.

Breakfast: 1 banana (100 cals), 1 slice toast (100 cals), 1 TBSP peanut butter (95 cals) Total: 295 cals

Snack: 2 turkey slices (30 cals), String Cheese (80 cals)

Snack: Krispy Kreme Doughnut: 200 cals

Lunch: tuna salad (160 cals), 15 saltines (yes, I went overboard....180 cals), 1 c. watermelon (40 cals) Total: 380 cals

Snack: 2 rice cakes: 70 cals

Supper: Cheeseburger (300 cals), Baked French Fries: 200 cals Total: 500 cals

Total: 1555

not the greatest eating day.

5/2/2010

That's right. It is Sunday afternoon and I am sleepy and in need of a nap! I have had a pretty good day so far. I got to watch the little kiddos and church and it was a blessing to be with them! So, it was a new diet day, and I have done okay so far.

Breakfast: 1 c. watermelon (40 cals), Toast (110 cals), 1 TBSP peanut butter (95 cals) Total: 245

Snack: a couple of goldfish and doughnut hole

Lunch: bean and cheese burrito (250 cals....some articles said 300-400 calories, but this burrito was so small!!!!!)

Snack: Kale Chips (50 cals)

Snack: Got a case of the munchies - String Cheese: 80 cals, Tortilla chips: 100 cals Total: 80 cals

Supper: Nachoes!!!

5/1/2010

Happy May. Tired. Sleepy. Didn't eat well today at all. Tomorrow is a new day. Good night.

Update: It is only consistent that I actually post what I eat. I can honestly say there are some things where I don't know the calorie count.

Yesterday was wonderful! I went to the dentist. That was not wonderful, but I did find out that I don't have any cavities. After my trip to the dentist, I had brunch with some lovely ladies from my church. After brunch, I had a lunch date with Alan. After that, I saw a couple of friends, then came home and chilled there. I really enjoy lunch dates with my husband, and after the challenging and tiring week I had, I must admit it was needed.

Tomorrow starts a new week, and I do want to set goals that are actually manageable. First, I would like to make it to the gym AT LEAST three times this week. I would also like to see myself have some sort of veggie in my lunch and dinner and not just meat and carbs. We shall see how it goes!

Breakfast: 1 c watermelon (50 cals), energy bar (180 cals) - 230 cals

Brunch: assorted fruit, huevos rancheros - so wonderful! It was a combo of black beans and salsa and egg in a corn tortilla. Probably 300 cals

Lunch: We went to this cute place in Beverly Hills called Jack n Jills. We have to go back! I loved it! I had a caesar salad (150 cals est.), and their California flatbread pizza. It had artichoke hears, tomatoes, pesto, and tons of mozerella.....you do the math. I can tell you probably 400-600 cals

Total: 650 cals ish

Snack: Watermelon (50 cals)

Supper: 2 pita breads (170 cals) hummus (80 cals) Total: 250 cals

Snack: Bows head with shame. Krispy Kreme doughnut.....it was so wonderful! 200 cals.

Total: 1680 cals

4/30/2010

Watermelon. One of my favorite things to eat. Tis the season for watermelons. We found one on sale and I am so excited! Also, I learned that a cup of watermelon is 40 cals! So, this summer bring on the watermelon!

Breakfast: Toast (110 cals), 1 TBSP peanut butter (95 cals) Total: 205

Snack: String Cheese (80 cals), 4 slices turkey (60 cals) Total: 140 cals

Lunch: Tuna salad (160 cals), 1 slice wheat bread (110 cals), 1 cup watermelon (40 cals) 310 cals

Snack: Watermelon (40 cals)

Supper: 1 Chicken Thigh (158 cals) 1/2 c. rice (100 cals) Total: 258 cals

Total: 953

My husband is making chicken and I am very excited about dinner. Today, I weighed in and I am down about 2 pounds from last week. I am a little frustrated though. Im still trying to cut the carbs. I am going to try to look online for some healthier alternatives.

4/29/2010

So I cooked with Tofu today for the first time to do some nachos. It was not that bad until it got cold...then not so good. I tried it because it has so few calories and has lots of protein. Will I cook with it again? Who knows?

Breakfast: 2 egg yolks, 1 whole egg, scrambled (100 cals), 1 slice of toast (90 cals), 1 tsp butter (30 cals) Total: 220 cals

Snack: String Cheese (80 cals)

Lunch: 1 Vegan Burger (100 cals), 1 piece pita (70 cals), 2 TBSP Hummus (80 cals) Total: 250 cals

Snack: Slimfast Snack Bar (100 cals), 1 kettle corn rice cake (tastes so wonderful!!!!) (10 cals or so) Total: 110

Supper: Nachos. Tofu (70 cals), 1 TBSP sour cream (15 cals), 1/8 cup cheese (55 cals), guacamole (apparently avocados have many calories! 80 cals), small amount of chips (140 cals) Total: 360 cals

Snack: 1/2 pita bread (35 cals), 1 TBSP hummus (40 cals)

Snack: Banana bread (192 cals)

Total: 1287 cals

Confession - I have banana bread in the oven. It smells wonderful, but I must be careful!

4/28/2010

That's right! You'd think it is too good to be true but today you can by a scoop of ice cream for 31 cents. I am still debating about taking them up on their offer. :-) Today was an overall good diet day. I have not been to the gym yet because I have not had much energy this week. I know excuses. Tomorrow I will try to make it!

Breakfast: 1 slice toast(90 cals), 1 TBSP peanut butter (95 cals) - Total: 185

Snack: String Cheese (80 cals)

Lunch: Grilled Chicken (110 cals), 2 TBSP garlic and cheese italian dressing (110 cals....I did measure!), 1 slice cheese pizza from cpk (160 cals) Total: 380

Snack: 1 rice cake (35 cals)

Snack: 2 pitas (140 cals) hummus (80 cals) Total: 220

Snack: A few bites of chicken (50 cals) (Does that really count?)

Total: 950 cals

Problem. Too many carbs. Tomorrow, I plan on trying to monitor the carbs and focus a little more on protein, veggies and fruit. Also, I am going to try tofu nachos tomorrow. I will let you know how it goes.

4/27/2010

Tired yet again. Oh well. Today was a really long day. Its 9 pm and I just got home. I left my house at 7 this morning! Today was an okay diet day. We have California Pizza Kitchen for lunch, but I think I maintained the caloric limit. We shall see!

Breakfast: 2 egg yolks, and one egg (104 cals), 1 piece of toast (90 cals), 1 tsp butter (30 cals) Total: 224

Snack: String Cheese (80 cals)

Lunch: 2 slices of pepperoni pizza (350 cals), salad (not sure of the calories in peanut sauce dressing?...50?), 1 slice of bread (100 cals?) Total: 500 cals

Snack: Banana (105 cals)

Supper: Kirkland's weight loss shake (230 cals)

Snack: Popcorn (100 cals)

Total: 1239

4/26/2010

That person certainly was me. I had a very long day today. Work was busy, and with the busy weekend, I really did not get much rest. Once I got off work, I just wanted to come home! I did not meet my 5 day gym goal, but I did get exercise four of those days. My goal this week is to exercise 4 days this week.

Breakfast: Strawberries (20 cals), toast (90 cals), 1 TBSP peanut butter (95 cals). Total: 205 cals

Snack: String Cheese (80 cals)

Lunch : Medium Baked Potato (161 cals), 1 tsp butter (33 cals), 1/4 - 1/2 c green beans (15 cals) Total: 209 cals

Snack: 1 Rice Cake (35 cals), 1 plum (30 cals) Total: 65 cals

Supper: Chicken Chow Mein (210 cals)

Snack: 1 TBSP peanut butter (95 cals), 1 med banana (105 cals) Total: 200 cals

Snack 2: 1/2 slice of cheesecake (130 cals)

Total: 1098 Calories

Yes, you can have cheesecake AND still stay within my calorie budget.

4/25/2010

Just look at it. So yummy, so delish, and amazing on toast. Yesterday afternoon my husband made toast and put peanut butter on it. I must admit that I'd never had it before and insisted to try a bite. It was AMAZING, so I decided to make my own this morning.

Breakfast: 1 piece of toast (90 cals), 1 TBSP honey roasted peanut butter (95 cals), 1/2 cup strawberries (23 cals) Total: 208

Snack: String Cheese (80 cals)

Lunch: 1 cod fillet (calorie look ups have varied between 100-200 cals so I am not really sure. Maybe I should go with 150 cals :-)), 1/2 c rice (80 cals), 1/2 c green beans (30 cals). Total: 260 cals

Snack: 1 banana (105 cals)

Supper: Small baked potato (128 cals), 1 TBSP cheese (51), sour cream (20 cals), 1/2 TBSP bacon bits (17 cals), salad (0), 1 TBSP ranch dressing (60 cals) Total: 276 cals

Snack. 1.5 oz cheesecake (130 cals)

Total: 1058

4/24/2010

So, today had been such a great day! This morning I was able to participate in the Hope Again walk which was really awesome. We got to see the houses and it was such a blessing to walk around Hollywood.

As for the diet, so far, so good.

Breakfast: 1 serving of breakfast casserole (350 cals), assorted fruit (50 cals or so)

Lunch: String Cheese (80 cals), 2 rice cakes (70 cals), plum (30 cals)

Snack: Popcorn (130 cals)

Dinner: Fish (210 cals), oven roasted potatoes (200 cals) 1/2 cup green beans (30 cals)

Snack: 2 gluten free brownies (320...ick!)

Total: 1470

So, once again I fail at keeping to 1000 - 1200 calories. This must get better. Tomorrow I am resolved to do better.

04/23/2010

Although I hate the colors yellow and orange, I must say this is by far my favorite flower. It brings back many memories of when I was a young girl. I would spend a lot of time with my grandparents and they lived right next to the woods. Within the woods, there were poplar tulip trees. Sometimes, my grandfather could reach the tulip, sometimes he couldn't and I would just look at them. Another thing, they smell so GOOD! Such a wonderful creation from God.

So biggest loser weigh in day. My weight has fluctuated a lot this week. My weigh in will be a little later this morning, so we shall see.

Breakfast: Trader Joes Oatmeal (160 cals), plum (30 cals)

Snack: 1 banana (105 cals)

***weigh in: I lost 5 pounds this week!!!!!. Yay!!!!***

Snack 2: String Cheese (80cals)

Lunch: chef salad. It should have been about 300 calories based on my best calculation.

Snack: Popcorn (130 cals)

Dinner: Homemade Marguerita Pizza, 3 slices (600 cals)

Snack: (bows head in much shame) 2 delicious scoops of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream (780 cals)

Total: 2185 cals.....NOT GOOD AT ALL

Tomorrow is a new day!

4/22/2010

Yep! You guessed it. Tonight, I am trying a veggie burger. They are suppose to be super good for you and only 100 calories! Now, the real question, will they taste good?

Breakfast: 2 pieces of toast with butter (220 cals), 1 banana (100 cals)

Snack: Plum (30 cals)

Lunch: Turkey Club Wrap (400 cals), cup of mixed fruit (50 cals)

Snack: String Cheese (80 cals)

Dinner Veggie Burger (100cals...no bun), sweet potato fries (190 cals)

Snack: Rice Cake (35 cals)

Total: 1205 cals

So the veggie burgers were ok. They were not great, but I could eat the rest of the box. Also, I made it to the gym. I did 20 minutes of the stair master, and about 20 mins on the elliptical.

4/21/2010

It has been a long day and I am tired! The diet went well today, but I did struggle a little with hunger when I got home from work.

Breakfast: Trader Joes Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal (160 cals)

Snack: Plum (30 cals) and String Cheese (80 cals)

Lunch: Popcorn (100 cals), half an apple (40 cals), 2 bites of mac n cheese (30 cals?), a couple of bites of sweet potato casserole (25 cals?), and a bite of brisket (25 cals). Total: 220 (I did alot of guessing. )

Snack: 1/2 banana (50 cals)

Snack 2: 4 small pitas (120 cals) and 2 tbsp of hummus (50 cals)

Supper: Chicken Parmesan. 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast (130 cals), 1/4 cup mozzarella (80 cals), 1/2 pasta (90 cals), calories in the olive oil and breadcrumbs (no clue because I did not measure them....maybe 70 cals total?) Total: 370

Total for the day: 1080

Problem with today: no veggies. Must to better.

4/20/2010

Good morning!

It has been a great day so far, but it's still very early here! This morning I made it back to the gym. I have met 2/5 of my goal. This morning I did the treadmill for 28 minutes and the bike for 10. I also did some ab exercises, so much that it will probably hurt to laugh tomorrow.

Breakfast: medium banana (105 cals) 1 tbsp peanut butter (90 cals) toast with tsp of butter (120 cals). I added the toast because I need the carb. It should not be a problem if I can keep today's total calories under 1200.

Snack: Plum (30 casl)

Lunch: I did a little research but I am going to have to do some guesstamating. 2 bites of beed brisket (50 cals), one whole wheat roll (100 cals), half a chicken breast (100 cals), 1/2 of mac and cheese (100 cals), 1 small piece of cake (75 cals). Total: 425 cals.

Snack: 2 small pitas (60 cals) and 2 tbsp of hummus (50 cals)

Dinner: Crab cake (190 cals), 1/4 c green beans (15 cals), corn on the cob (70 cals)

Snack: Medium banana (105 cals)

Total: 1260

Boo!!! I miscalculated the calories before I ate the banana!

04-19-2010

So, yeah you guessed it. I gained again. I am getting really discouraged, but today starts the new diet, so hopefully it will show some results!

Breakfast: Trader Joe's Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal (160 cals), plum (30 cals)

Snack: String Cheese (80 cals)

Lunch: Popcorn (100 cals), Banana (110)

Snack: 1/2 Apple (40 cals)

Snack 2 (after trip to gym): String Cheese (80 cals)

Supper: 1 crab cake (190), 1/2 c rice (130), 1/2 c. green beans (60)

Snack: Kale Chips (50 cals or so)

Total for the day: 1030

YES!

Also, I worked out rough 30 minutes. 28 minutes on the eliptical, 8 mins on the stair master. Day 1 has been a good day.

4/18/2010

Well, today is my last free day and I must say that I have taken full advantage!

I had 2 slices of toast with butter, a banana and some orange juice for breakfast (about 400 cals), I had string cheese for snack, panda express for lunch (orange chicken, honey walnut shrimp and chow mein), and for snack I had string cheese. For dinner, I will be having teriyaki chicken with rice.

Tomorrow is a new day. I will be starting my 1100 calorie diet. My goal is to stick to it, and to exercise 5 days a week. Let's see how this goes.

4/17/2010

So, today is the first day of my free day, and so far I have been pretty good. For breakfast I had a plum, a banana, and a piece of toast. I went for an hour long walk, then came home and got orange chicken, rice, and broccoli (about 350 calories). I am also taking a trip to LA Zoo this afternoon where I will get more exercise.

Part 2

Actually I did not make it to the zoo, but I did make it to a carnival and I walked around a little.

This afternoon I had string cheese and 100 cal popcorn, for dinner I had fish (210 cals), a cup of wheat pasta (190 cals) and half a cup of green beans (60 cals). So, overall today I have had 1230 calories, which is insane because I have not been hungry all day.

I am getting very excited about the upcoming weeks. Maybe this adjustment will help.

04/16/2010

Today was the biggest loser weigh in. I gained a pound and therefore had to put a dollar in the pot. That really really stinks. I have thought about it and I am going to begin a new plan starting Monday. The new plan will be a 200 calorie breakfast, 100 calorie snack, 200 calorie lunch, 100 calorie afternoon snack, and a 400 calorie dinner with a 100 calorie evening snack. The goal is to not go over 1100 calories a day. I have begun a plateau and it is very frustrating.

Today I had a slim fast this morning, for lunch, small left overs of chicken enchiladas, for snack I had a snack bar, 100 calorie popcorn and a plum (eeek), for dinner I had half a grilled chicken breast with a salad and string cheese, for snack a cookie and a little hummus.

I decided that I was going to go ahead and take the next two days off from dieting, because honestly I need a break. This past week was incredibly discouraging. I will still post what I eat and hope at least some eating habits have changed.

04/15/2010

I made it! I accomplished my gym goal for the week and I still plan on going tomorrow and Saturday! At the gym I did 10 minutes on the stair master and 25 minutes of cardio and some ab workouts.

The biggest loser weigh in is tomorrow and I have not lost a pound. Arg!!!!

This morning I had a shake and a banana. I forgot my lunch so I will have a turkey club wrap from the cafe downstairs. I looked it up and it says that the wrap is 400 calories. Yippee. :-) For dinner I had half a large domino's thin crust pizza. That was 600 calories. Not good. Not good.

Whoa! Now that is a big picture. So, I am only 2/3 the way to my gym goal! I went this morning and did a short workout. My goal is to go 3 more days this week!

This morning I had two slices of toast, for a snack, string cheese, lunch I had a slim fast, for a snack I had frozen yogurt and I had pita and hummus when I got home from work. Tonight I had orange chicken, rice and broccoli. I did not know that 1 cup of cooked rices has over 200 calories! Eek! No more rice for me any time soon.

Tomorrow, I plan on going to the gym in the morning. Let's see if I could stick to it!

Today has been a good day so far! This morning I had a banana with peanut butter, then I had a special k protein shake. It is really good and it was a nice break from slim fast.

I stepped on a different scale and weighed a pound and a half less this morning, which confuses me. Oh well... I shall keep you posted on the rest of the day's eating habits!

Part 2:

For this morning's snack I had a slimfast snack bar, for lunch I had a turkey club wrap with fruit, and a bite of a danish. For this afternoon's snack, I went a little overboard. I had an apple, string cheese, hummus with 2 small pitas (70 calories), and a fruit n yogurt parfait. Ick! It looks worse when you type it all out! I had half a shake for dinner.

Tomorrow should be better. I am hitting the gym super early!

4-12-2010

So thanks to the carb binge last night, and probably the pizza with a lack of exercise, I gained a pound. This week I am resolved to be more disciplined in my eating and exercise. This morning, I have had a banana and a shake.

Also, I am considering the 6 snack meals a day at 200 cals per meal. That can potentially give a metabolism boost. So, we'll see....

Part 2:

So, I was very good today. I had a shake and banana for breakfast, string cheese, a shake for lunch and an apple for a snack. I went to the gym and did th treadmill for 30 minutes and some weights. I came home, had chicken enchiladas (shouldn't have been more than 400 calories) with green beans and corn.

I really want to lose some weight this week!

4/11/2010

Can the picture get any smaller. Sorry guys. So this was a snack for today, kale chips. They are actually good and very low in calories. You can have seven cups for 350 calories!

As far as diet goes, today was a bit difficult with my carb binge for supper. This morning I had a banana with peanut butter, a shake, for lunch a shake, small pita bread with hummus, for snack I have kale chips, and for dinner I had pasta with garlic bread and cookies. I dont think the scale will be very nice to me tomorrow.

I did not fulfill my exercise goal, but I was able to eat more natural snacks, except the salami. The exercise goal will remain, to go to the gym at least 3 times a week. So I will update you tomorrow with the scale results.

4/10/2010

So, today I must attend the blog of shame.

I woke up not feeling so great so this morning I had toast with butter. For a snack I had salami and sting cheese, then down the slippery slope. We had a church wide picnic this afternoon and I made cookies...I ate some of the dough...then I had two slices of pizza, 1 fried chicken leg (that was absolutely AMAZING), a chocolate covered strawberry, a little bbq sausage, then a banana with peanut butter for a pm snack, and a shake for dinner with string cheese. Today was not a great day, but tomorrow is a new day.

Also, I went for a 30 minute walk for some exercise.

4/9/2010

Today was not the best day. Work was stressful, but overall it was an okay diet day.

I had a shake for breakfast, string cheese for a snack, shake for lunch, half an apple for snack. Right after i got home from work I have some salami with string cheese, pita bread and hummus. I must find a remedy for the munchies when I get home from work. Any suggestions?

Last night, Alan and I went to this restaurant called The Den of Hollywood. Alan and I ordered some appetizers and shared. I ate one pork belly taco, one baby back rib, 3 and a half bacon wrapped dates, and 12 or so sweet potato fries. The scale may tell all on Monday. I have not met my gym goal yet. I have to go today and tomorrow to meet the goal. Maybe today I will get some exercise at the park and tomorrow will certainly be a gym day.

04/08/2010

So, I must admit today was a pretty good day.

I had my shake for breakfast, a slimfast snack bar, shake for lunch with 5 saltines and strawberries, oh I had a few almonds this morning. For afternoon snack I had an apple and I find myself hungry. Arg! Oh well, getting excited for tonight. I am having steak with potatoes and asparagus. Yippie! I love food, which is why I am on this diet.

Also, the biggest loser has started in my office. The winner will win 200 bucks. I am so motivated now!

04/07/2010

Yes, I did have those which is in the picture today.

Today was actually pretty good, with the exception of eating french fries. I woke up, went to the gym, had a shake with an apple and peanut butter, for snack had strawberries, then had a turkey club wrap for lunch with half an order of fries (I wanted baked chips but they were difficult), then a banana for snack, a shake for dinner and some popcorn. Overall, not too shabby.

Also, tomorrow starts the biggest loser competition at work. I'm very excited.

04/06/2010

Today, I weighed in on the usual scale. It states that I have lost an additional 3 pounds. I have officially lost 10 pounds. I am so excited!

Last night I tried something new. I had speghetti but I served it on small plates to control servings. It worked. I was so full last night I did not even bother having a snack. I stuck with more natural foods yesterday, unti I really needed carbs then I had a 100 calorie pack of popcorn.

This morning I had a shake with a banana and I will shortly be going to the fridge to grab my strawberries. I need to work on portion control at lunch today and on eating SLOWLY! Also, I need to be purposeful about going to the gym this week. The goal is 3 days a week. Goal tomorrow morning, Thursday morning and Saturday. Lets see if I can do this.

So excited about the weight lostt! Hopefully I can drop about 20-30 more pounds. :-)

04/05/2010

Today I have a case of the Mondays. I'm tired and I just want to go home.

I have done really well with my diet today. I had a shake and a banana for breakfast, a cup of strawberries as a snack, a small handfull of trail mix and a shake for lunch and I am about to grab an apple. I am thinking about going to the gym today but I am not so sure.

Hoping I am stay strong when I get home. I always snack most right when I get home from work. Let's see...

4/4/2010

Tomorrow is weigh in. I am not looking forward to it. I hope I lost at least 2 pounds but with the 3 of 4 days of pizza....I highly doubt it.

Today, shake, strawberries, shake, banana with peanut better, 1 slice of pizza, half a plate of caesar salad, and strawberries....hmm....I really like strawberries. Oh! I went for about an hour and a half walk around Hollywood. We got to see the Thai Festival....very interesting.

What is your favorite fruit?

4/3/2010

I must admit the past couple of days I have fallen off the wagon and feel as though I am almost in "I don't care mode". This diet is more than just losing weight. It is sticking to something. I pray for the motivation to keep going, to learn that I don't have to be addicted to food. It is really hard. Sunday begins a new week and I don't have high hopes for the scale on Monday. My goal for the upcoming week. Exercise 3 times, and to stick to one meal a day. Another goal, more fruit and veggies as snack. The slimfast snack bars are great but I believe a more natural approach to snacks will be much healthier. Thanks for enduring this blog with me as well. I always appreciate comments and words of encouragement.

So today goes as follows, shake, 5 strawberries, 1 cup of corn, one bacon chicken shish kabob (suppose to be 250 calories) and half a cup of green beans, slimfast snack bar, shake...then the downfall. I had a hamburger patty (no bun!), 2 small brownies, 1 serving of chips and several cheese slices. Tomorrow is a new day.