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