Weight-In (For the Sun)

2012-01-18T06:48:00.002-05:00

Striking today against SOPA and PIPA! Join the strike and sign the petition.Thank you.

Back on Weight Watchers

2011-12-13T14:43:00.000-05:00

I've lost over 5lbs. and getting back into the groove after having my baby 3 months ago. My eating plan is basic. Whole grains, vegetables and protein. I'm avoiding the fruit at this time. Not in the mood for it I guess. Happy to report that my energy levels are slowly improving. Most likely since the baby sleep longer through out the night now. Here she is with Santa:

Talk to you soon and take care.

A month early but here she is!

2011-09-16T22:13:00.001-04:00

Cassandra Irene at 35 weeks was born on September 15, 2011, weighing in at 5lbs. 15 oz., 18-1/2 inches long. She is so precious! <3

31 Weeks and Counting...

2011-08-20T08:35:00.000-04:00

With a big belly and swollen feet it is hard to keep my balance these days. LOL She definitely is an active baby. I feel her constantly move more and more with each passing day.

I am not at all happy with the swollen feet though. I think nixing the sugar and flour for a few days may help me in that department.

We will see how that goes!

Today also marks my One Year Wedding Anniversary! What a year this has been! :D

Remember a month ago when I posted a picture of myself at the gym?

2011-07-30T23:08:00.000-04:00

I sure don't look that way anymore. :) It's because of the little one below.

As Gomer Pyle once said..."Surprise, surprise, surprise!"

Today's Menu - June 29, 2010

2011-06-29T20:33:00.000-04:00

Same as yesterday. I am in the mood for 1/2 grapefruit right about now. Just so happens I have one of those lovely beauties in my bag. YUM!

For today's workout: A bit of plyometric training involving a 20lb. barbell in which I worked on all the major muscle groups. My whole body felt like one mass of jelly. Definitely worth it! I am happy not to do the same things over and over again. Muscle confusion? Umm..yeah! Good gravy!

I don't need to kill myself with cardio that got me no where fast. Don't be afraid of weights! I swear it works! I can see it in the mirror!

Today's Eats - June 28, 2011

2011-06-28T13:19:00.000-04:00

B: 1/2 cup of egg whites scrambled; whey protein shake
S: Almonds and blueberries
L: Rotisserie Chicken, lettuce, balsamic vinegar
S: Almonds and blueberries
Post workout snack: whey protein shake with l-glutamine
D: Turkey burger, 1/2 cup of egg whites

I have started to incorporate fruit but very sparingly right now. I want to see how well my body adjusts to it.

I must tell you that I am real happy with doing more weight-lifting, less cardio. My body is responding well to the new program.

Last evening did not go so well...

2011-06-24T16:40:00.000-04:00

Dusted myself off and returning to the gym for some upper resistance weight training. I even bought some new Nike Training shoes. Very happy indeed!

Since I had a few extra carbs last evening, I feel more energy today. Of course it is obvious that I need to eat more. I am eating Paleo. I can eat!!

Happy it is Friday!

Take care all..

Discussion Time.

2011-06-23T13:01:00.002-04:00

My trainer and I have been chit-chatting for the last 20 minutes, trying to figure out my macros, (roughly 55% Protein/25% Carbs/20% Fat) calorie intake and the amount of strength training and HIIT for the next 2 weeks of getting to my 1st major goal by the week of July 11th.

I will continue eating at a deficit but mostly strength training. My HIIT sessions will be twice a week only. I also need to rest my weary muscles and give myself a break when I can.

It is becoming clearer!

2011-06-22T12:20:00.002-04:00

Good Morning!

Breakfast: 1/2 cup of eggs whites cooked in 1T of olive oil, Whey Protein Shake mixed with water
Snack: 15 almonds
Lunch: Chicken Breast, Lettuce, cucumbers, onions, balsamic vinegar
Snack: 15 almonds
Post Workout Snack: Whey Protein Shake mixed with water and 1 teaspoon of l-glutamine powder
Dinner: 5 egg whites with 1oz. of avocado, cholula sauce and hot mustard for taste

Water and tea all day.

New Week - Full Steam Ahead!

2011-06-20T10:13:00.000-04:00

Had a wonderful weekend! My Dad enjoyed his Father's Day breakfast and later, my husband and I took the motorcycle out for a nice ride. So beautiful! Today, we are celebrating our 10 month wedding anniversary! Time is flying by. LOL

Eating wise? Doing great!

Working out? Wow, my muscles are sore! LOL My trainer told me we would be concentrating on weight lifting. She wasn't kidding!

Today's Workout: Chest and Legs

Today's Menu:
Breakfast: 1/2 cup of egg whites, hummus; Chocolate Whey protein shake mixed with water
Snack: 15 almonds
Lunch: Chicken thighs, lettuce, balsamic vinegar
Snack: 15 almonds
Post Workout Snack: Chocolate Whey Protein Shake mixed with water and l-glutamine
Dinner: Cup of egg whites, hummus and avocado

Today - June 15, 2011

2011-06-15T10:11:00.002-04:00

My menu

Breakfast - 1/2 cup of egg whites; Chocolate whey protein shake mixed with water
Snack - 15 almonds
Lunch - Roast chicken, 1T of oil, lettuce
Snack - 10 almonds, 5 walnut pieces
Post Workout Snack - Chocolate whey protein shake mixed with 1 teaspoon of l-glutamine powder and water
Dinner - 5 egg whites with hummus and avocado

Workout:

Arms and back along with 20 minutes of HIIT

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Very tired this morning. I must have gotten up at least 5 times last night to go to the bathroom. Drinking a gallon of water daily will do that to you, I guess. I'm feeding my body well, working out hard, keeping up with my written journal as well as here and trying to stay focused on the prize.

7lbs. LOST!

2011-06-14T10:14:00.000-04:00

I am getting closer to my 1st illustrious goal! YAY ME!

Sticking with clean foods and staying away from the fruit,dairy and grains is helping me tremendously along with my weight training.

My trainer recommends another protein shake in the evenings after dinner since weight training continues to burn calories during rest periods.

I am very happy!

Just a thought...

2011-06-13T13:03:00.000-04:00

I don't see any difference between Kimkins and HCG in my opinion. They are both dangerous and yet people linger on in the hope of losing numbers on a scale. I'm shaking my head because it is ridiculous. Every single person I have come across at my gym thinks these people are insane for doing it.

Please people! There are no quick fixes to weight loss! Otherwise, why would we bust our humps at the gym?

Find a sensible lifetime plan, get moving and get on with life!

Today's Menu June 13, 2011

2011-06-13T11:01:00.002-04:00

Good Morning!

B: 1/2 Cup of egg whites; Chocolate whey protein shake (mixed with water)
S: 15 almonds
L: Roasted chicken, lettuce with vinaigrette dressing
S: 15 almonds
Post workout snack: Chocolate whey protein shake (mixed with water and l-glutamine powder)
D: 5 egg whites with hummus, avocado and tuna

Cardio, chest/arms workout today/

Take care!

PS - I'm feeling great!

Happy Sunday!

2011-06-12T14:17:00.002-04:00

Some have asked me.

What am I doing?

The plan I am following is a kind of clean paleo. I still eat according to my WW PP 29 dpt or I should say, I try to.

My trainer has had years of experience with fitness and sports nutrition. What I eat and the workout plans I follow are based on what my body requires. Below is a sample:

Lots of protein such meat, leafy greens, egg whites, olive oil, avocados, apple cider vinegar, almonds and walnuts. I also drink a protein shake at least twice daily. Not a big fan of eggs and I usually toss the yolks or buy cartons of egg whites instead.

I do not eat fruit (fructose inflames my appetite), flour or sugar. Other than the shakes I do not consume dairy. I am not to be trusted with cheese. I tend to overeat it. No grains.

After last night's carb debauchery, I finally know how my body doesn't appreciate the unneeded simplex carbs and sugar. I feel as though I have a hangover.

Once I become closer to goal, I am sure I will slowly add in the complex carbs but I seem to manage pretty well.

Word to the wise. Snacks help! Especially hard-boiled eggs. Don't be afraid of good fats and protein.

My workouts include 20 minutes of cardio to start. She likes to get this portion out of the way and my whole body is full of energy to complete my weight training routines. Some say, it's better to do cardio after but I feel great doing it first. YMMV. And I do abs two to three times a week. Abs really do start in the kitchen!

Happy Friday!

2011-06-10T14:49:00.000-04:00

Have a flu induction type headache this am due to my cutting down on certain grains, fruit, and dairy.I feel better after eating my almonds though. For lunch it's my favorite meal of roast chicken!

Dinner is egg whites and my turkey burgers with some avocado on top.

Today we'll be working on my back muscles.

Take Care!

Supplements for my weight training.

2011-06-09T13:57:00.002-04:00

My trainer recommended I mix one scoop of l-glutamine powder into my water or protein drink and consume after every workout.

The creatine caps will give me a pump to my muscles and for a couple of weeks may bloat me. (It's important I stay away from dairy, sodium, olives, and processed foods as much as possible. Also this means no booze is allowed during the first 2 week period.)

My Bodytech chocolate whey protein contains the amino acids I need and I no longer have to take as many BCAA's.

Today - June 8, 2011

2011-06-08T14:40:00.001-04:00

My husband and I went out to dinner last night and I wound up having a cup of clam chowder and broiled scallops with broccoli. The food was "meh". I did not get to drink my protein shake. I felt very guilty not eating what I should and really wanted to go the gym too.

Today is not off to the best of starts. I drank my protein drink for breakfast along with 1/4 cup of egg whites was just a touch of avocado. I did not feel hungry at that moment but a couple of hours later I was starving. Drank my water and tried to keep busy until 10am or so when I usually have my snack. Wow! My almonds never tasted so good! A little fat is exactly what I needed to make it through to lunch.

My lunch today is roasted chicken with lettuce, a drizzle of dressing. (My trainer wants me to buy creatine with l-glutamine for after my workouts. Supplementation is important to my weight training.)

Snack: Rest of my almonds, Peppermint tea

Post Workout Snack: Bodytech Chocolate Whey Protein Mixed with water

Dinner: Dinner will be tuna or white fish with green beans, 1/4 cup of brown rice, mustard, avocado and some Mrs. Dash, green tea. (This time I plan on eating exactly that!!)

Workout today: Shoulders

Today and the week ahead #2

2011-06-07T16:53:00.001-04:00

I baked some chicken breast last night for my lunch to go along with my salad. I did not have time to make my Old Wessex 5-Grain oatmeal this morning so wound up eating my 5 egg whites instead.

Dinner will be tuna or white fish with green beans, 1/4 cup of brown rice, mustard, avocado and some Mrs. Dash.

Snacks are 4oz sweet potato, almonds and my protein shake.

My diet has changed. We'll see how well the clean eating week goes. There is no fruit or dairy listed other than the protein shake.

Today - June 4, 2011

2011-06-04T08:30:00.000-04:00

Next time, I'll go with the whey protein shake or egg whites if I want a snack.

My body did not like the extra ham/cheese and I could barely sleep.

Had breakfast this morning of ham, egg whites with one of those small Joseph's low-carb pita breads with 1/2 t of hummus on top. Yummy and filling. I'll have to keep those pitas in a sealed air-tight bag for next week since I'll be waving them adieu from Sunday to Saturday.

I am working out this morning on cardio and legs only. Abs will be done 1 to 2 times a week for less bulkiness around my obliques and front. My post workout snack - Bodytech Chocolate whey protein shake mixed with water.

Lunch is one more small pita with 1/2 t of hummus, Laughing cow cheese lite wedge, 2oz. of ham and a bit of lettuce, 1/2 an apple.

Snack: Banana, almonds

Dinner: Prime Rib, Broccoli. (Fruit salad as my dessert. We are gong to the movies tonight.)

Today and the week ahead.

2011-06-03T14:40:00.002-04:00

Oh, and she decided for me to try something new this week (starting this Sunday) since she noticed I am not eating enough protein or good fat. She said stop with all yogurts and cottage cheese for one week, too.

Here is a quick shopping list.

Chicken
Egg Whites
Tuna, Cod, Salmon or Tilapia
Brown Rice
Oat Bran (I already have this.)
Sweet Potatoes (divided into 4oz each over 6 days)
Balsalmic Vinegar
Mustard
Broccoli
Romaine Lettuce/Mixed Greens

Today's Eats - May 26, 2011

2011-05-26T16:02:00.002-04:00

Good Afternoon!

B: 2 fried eggs, 2 slices of ham, 2 ounces of cottage cheese
S: 1/2 apple, 5oz. of plain yogurt with cinnamon
L: 3 small roast chicken thighs, lettuce, drizzle of vinaigrette
S: Not really that hungry but need to eat. Banana and 6 almonds
Post Workout Snack: Whey Protein Shake
D: Same as breakfast

There are good days and bad days. Say hello to a bad day....

2011-05-25T20:02:00.002-04:00

I guess I still have a long way to go after all. :( Some jerk asked if I wanted to try a food sample after he said "you look hungry...must be eating for two..." WTF??? My stomach is always the LAST thing that goes down when slimming/exercising. :( Ugh! I just want to hide.

Yes, I'm back!

2011-05-24T20:13:00.001-04:00

Yesterday's workout was a doozy!

I always...always begin with 20 minute HIIT cardio on the elliptical. Why? My gym becomes crowded after a certain time and if I finish my strength training, there is a chance I won't be able to get on the equipment. I get it done and out of my way. I do not feel fatigued to the point where I can't do my training. In fact, I feel pumped and ready to go!

Chest press
Huggy Bear
High and Low Rope Pulls
Biceps (Barbell Curls)
Biceps (Dumbbell Curls)

4 sets each with 10 to 15 reps each at varying weights. I was impressed I could do a barbell curl with each arm using a 20lb. weight! Yes, I grunted and yes, the guys were looking at us. Sweet!

After, I did a few reps using an ab machine. WOW! I felt it right after!

Eating was great.

Breakfast, Snacks and Lunch were the usual fare and dinner was the buffet. Now before you comment, I ate smart this time. Protein such as lean ham and chicken, chopped egg with spinach, peas, shredded parm cheese, drizzle of low-cal dressing, carrots and green beans. Not a huge plate by any means. Just enough for me.

'Today's Workout:

Cardio and abs with weights for flexibility.

Eats:

Breakfast: Low-carb pita, Laughing cow creamy Swiss wedge cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of hummus, 3 turkey slices

Snack: 1/2 apple, 5 oz. of plain non-fat yogurt with cinnamon

Lunch: Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, 3T of balsamic vinaigrette dressing

Snack: Banana, 6 almonds

Dinner: 2 fried eggs, 2 slices of ham, grapes for desert.

I feel good!

Today's Eats - May 20, 2011

2011-05-20T12:44:00.000-04:00

I was starving during lunch! I think all that cardio and weight training caught up with me. I ate a 14-16 point meal for sure!!

Today's Menu is looking like this now:
Breakfast: Low-carb pita, laughing cow cheese wedge, teaspoon of hummus, 3 turkey slices (5 Points)

Snack: 1/2 apple, yogurt (2 Points)

Lunch: Whole wheat wrap, stuffed with ham, swiss cheese and lettuce with mustard
(I'm guesstimating 14-16 points)

Snack: 1/2 apple

Dinner: 2 fried eggs, non-fat cottage cheese, on top of a handful of mixed greens, some grapes for desert. (6 Points)

Oh! I guess I am okay! I thought I was way over my dpt today! I do have activity points that I never used up this week. I deserved a good lunch this week, but I know it is important to plan and prepare ALL my meals to avoid pitfalls.

It is a learning experience #2!

2011-05-18T13:26:00.001-04:00

Yesterday's Eats:

Breakfast: 2 whole eggs scrambled (cooked in microwave), teaspoon of hummus, mustard (4 points)

Snack: 6oz. of non-fat plain yogurt sprinkled with cinnamon, 1/2 green apple (2 points)

Lunch: Low-Carb Pita, 1/2 teaspoon of hummus, Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese wedge, mixed greens, 2 turkey slices (5 points)

Snack: Banana, 6 almonds (2 Points)

Post Workout: Lean Body Chocolate Milk Shake Protein Drink (5 Points)

Dinner: Same as lunch but with 10-12 red seedless grapes for a treat (5 Points)

I am guesstimating I am eating between 23/25 points day.

Workouts: 20 Minutes of HIIT cardio on the elliptical
Weighted abs with 25lb. weight.

It is a learning experience!

2011-05-17T13:12:00.002-04:00

My trainer said I should not bother posting a dinner plan anywhere if I keep changing it at the last minute even if it's on plan or not. It confused her when I said after my protein drink last night, all I was hungry for was 4oz. of baked chicken breast and a handful of mixed greens. Once again, I did not eat enough points.I'll post my dinner plan after from now on.

I don't know what to say. There are days when I have no desire to eat, others I will bounce way over the 29 and into the 49 with little to no thought.

What was suggested and highly recommended was to stay within the same routine for the weekend.

Wake at the same time.
Prepare food to place into cooler.
Eat at same times if possible.
Remember to take supplements.

My body will begin to adapt and I will see the results!

Today begins a new week with a tweak! :)

2011-05-16T10:44:00.000-04:00

My menu today is different from what you've all been used to seeing. And will include supplements.

Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs, 2 Boca sausage links (mustard for taste) - 6 Points

Snack: 6oz. non-fat plain yogurt, cinnamon, 1/2 green apple - 2 Points

Lunch: Low-Carb Pita, 1 Laughing Cow Cheese Wedge, 1/2 teaspoon of hummus, mixed greens and 2 chicken breast slices (1/2 green apple) - 5 Points

Snack/Pre-workout: 1 banana, 6 almonds - 2 Points

Post-Workout: Lean Body Chocolate Protein Shake - 5 Points

Dinner: Mixed greens, Boca Burger, 1/2 teaspoon of hummus, 1 egg white and 2 whole fried eggs. (A few grapes.) - 6 Points

If still hungry, a few almonds and a whey protein shake - 5 Points

26 Points. and with the -3 Points deficit and 8 activity points I'll earn today, I am far under the 29 dpt. I'll add some more protein during dinner to help things along.

Cardio and chest/back to earn my high activity points.

Kimkins Ordered to Pay $2 Million

2011-05-15T13:25:00.002-04:00

KIMKINS ORDERED TO PAY $2 MILLION JUDGMENT
Posted on 5/13/2011

Riverside Superior Court has ordered Heidi “Kimmer” Diaz, owner of Kimkins, to pay $1,824,210 in damages as restitution to those who paid subscription fees to her diet plan and participated in a class action lawsuit against her company in October 2007. The court also awarded punitive damages of $500,000.

Diaz started a website in 2006, on which she posted photos of herself before and after she lost 189 pounds using the Kimkins diet. She offered permanent weight loss, without exercise, and a lifetime membership.

The lawsuit alleged that Diaz never lost weight, but remained at 300 pounds, having posted a false “after” photo. She's also alleged to have posted 41 false testimonials and pictures, the pictures obtained from a Russian mail-order bride website, to promote her website.

Plaintiffs say they suffered such health damages as loss of hair, arrhythmia, nausea, confusion, loss of lean muscle tissue, and more, after they used the diet plan.

Information in the Better Business Bureau's file on this company is that the lifetime membership costs $59.95 and entitles the subscriber to diet food lists, sample menus, a recipe library, support forums, an online personal journal, and direct access to Kimmer. We've received four complaints about Kimkins, none more recent than July 2009. One complainant felt “sick all the time” she was on the diet, but she and another complain because they never received the refund they requested after they learned about the Kimkins fraud. The other two complain because they were locked out of the website after paying for a lifetime subscription.

Kimkins was and is rated “F” by us.

The judgment against Kimkins also ordered payment of attorneys' fees, still to be determined, and injunctive orders.

Today's Eats - May 12, 2011

2011-05-12T15:23:00.000-04:00

Today's Workout plan:

20 minutes of HIIT elliptical, abs with weights for flexibility, work on my core with some much needed stretching and maybe get on the hip abduction machines. There is always a couple of ladies on them when I want to use it! BOOOO!

Today's Eats:

Breakfast: Low-Carb Pita, Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss Wedge, 1/2 teaspoon of hummus, 2 slices of turkey meat (5 points)

Snack: 1/2 an apple, Dannon - plain, non-fat yogurt with a cinnamon sprinkle (2 points)

Lunch: Low-Carb Pita, Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss Wedge, 1/2 teaspoon of hummus, Boca Burger - 1/2 an apple (5 points)

Snack: 1/2 grapefruit, 6 almonds (2 points)

Dinner: Rest of yesterdays salad. (Tuna with mayo, feta, lettuce with 2 egg whites and one whole egg.) I'm guesstimating about 8 to 10 points for this meal.

If I am hungry, I will eat 1/2 cup of non-fat cottage cheese and some grapes.

My trainer recommends I eat no grains of any kind in the evening for right now.

Today's Eats - May 11, 2011

2011-05-11T14:50:00.000-04:00

Breakfast: Low-Carb Pita, 1 Wedge of Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of hummus, 2 slices of cooked ham

Snack: Dannon Plain Non-Fat yogurt with a sprinkle of cinnamon, 1/2 apple

Lunch: Low-Carb Pita, 1 Wedge of Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of hummus, Boca Burger and 1/2 an apple

Snack: 6 Almonds and 1/2 Grapefruit

Dinner: Will try once again for the tilapia! LOL!

Second Day of Strength Training with my Personal Trainer -

Shoulders, Arms

Shoulder Overhead Press
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Dumbbell Rear-Delt Raise
Barbell Curl
Hammer Curl
Pressdown
Lying Triceps Extension

Begin with Cardio for 20 minutes and end the workout with a quick abs and stretch.

Today's Eats - May 10, 2011

2011-05-10T10:35:00.003-04:00

Today's Eats

Breakfast: Low-Carb Pita, 1 Wedge of Laughing Cow Light Garlic and Herb cheese, teaspoon of hummus, 2 slices of cooked ham

Snack: Dannon Plain Non-Fat yogurt with a sprinkle of cinnamon, 1/2 apple

Lunch: Low-Carb Pita, 1 Wedge of Laughing Cow Light Garlic and Herb cheese, teaspoon of hummus, Boca Burger and 1/2 an apple

Snack: 6 Almonds and 1/2 Grapefruit

Dinner: Mixed Greens, Tilapia, cottage cheese, 1 whole egg, 2 egg whites

Water, Green Tea and I brought a small can of Diet Schweppes Ginger Ale with me.

Workouts will consist of 20 minutes of HIIT on the elliptical, abs and maybe some hip abductions for fun.

And it begins...again!

2011-05-03T20:29:00.000-04:00

The other night, my trainer and I took a nice little walk over to the Vitamin Shoppe and looked around for some supplements I need for my workouts. Along with the multi-vitamin I already take, she suggested these:

Caffeine
Green Tea Extract
BCAA's

She suggested I consume carbs such as oatmeal and low-carb pita bread in the morning and at lunch. And make sure I eat fruit, vegetable and protein with every meal. At dinner, a salad with vegetables, fruit and protein will do my body good. I need to keep away from foods that contain high amounts of sodium such as olives and hard cheese.

I must remember to eat during the day! And prepare all my meals and snacks ahead of time and most especially on the weekends. She is happy I am on WW PP since it is very flexible and can be tweaked at any time.

My workout plan: 5 days a week with one day of a fun activity. One day completely off. (20 minutes of cardio.) - 3 days a week of strength training.

Mondays: Chest/Back
Tuesdays: Cardio and Abs Only
Wednesdays: Shoulders/Arms
Thursday: Cardio and Abs Only
Friday: Fun activity
Saturdays: Legs
Sunday: Rest

This starts next Monday. We'll see what happens. I'm finishing out my week with doing what I do at the gym right now and staying within my dpt with WW.

Today's Musings and Menus - April 26, 2011

2011-04-26T11:27:00.000-04:00

Breakfast: Low-carb pita, LC Lite Creamy Swiss Wedge, teaspoon each of garlic hummus and fat free refried beans, 1-1/2 egg whites

Snack: 1/2 green apple, cheese stick

Lunch: Grilled Vegetable Boca Burger, Low-carb pita, LC Lite Creamy Swiss Wedge, teaspoon of garlic hummus, a few grapes, 1/2 green apple (if hungry)

Snack: Almonds, banana, a few grapes

Dinner: Garlic butter white fish on a low-carb pita with hummus and romaine lettuce.

My weekend was a bust except the workout and successful weigh in but back in the saddle this week. Adding more vegetables, egg whites and fish is what I need to stay on top and have more energy for my workouts. I can feel myself getting stronger and it is beginning to slow in my shoulders and arms. (Definitely a lot more stretch marks.) I need to find my Palmer's Cocoa butter lotion stat!

I see a difference in my rubber tire belly. Seems to finally be going down and there are more stretch marks visible. My belly has always been my biggest issue even during the time when I first lost weight.

That's all I have for now. Ciao!

Special Day! :D

2011-04-20T11:07:00.002-04:00

I'm doing pretty well today. We went to the buffet last night and I hardly ate. I splurged a bit with a few chips, beans and cheese with sour cream. I mostly ate like a bird!

Strange appetite I have. I decided this weekend to do more of a lower carb style of eating. We'll see how that works out.

Today is also a special day! 8 month wedding anniversary! YAY! I am such a newlywed! LOL!

Today's Musings - April 19, 2011

2011-04-19T08:21:00.002-04:00

I managed to lose the binge weight of the weekend and still truckin' along. I was hungry last night after my meal of egg white, 2 ham slices, 1/2 whole wheat lavash bread with laughing cow creamy Swiss wedge and a teaspoon of garlic hummus. A half cup of non-fat cottage cheese did the trick. Filled me up just enough.

Reminding myself to buy some yogurt to mix in with the cottage cheese, too.

A little sore from last night's workout and also tired in general. I have a lot of trouble sleeping at night. And TOM has not shown up in months. It's either my diet or symptoms of perimenopause. I know I mentioned this is a previous post but I would not mind one bit if early menopause happened!

Today's Musings & Menu - April 15, 2011

2011-04-15T10:13:00.000-04:00

I managed to make it to the gym yesterday even with me being tired. The old me would have gone home and gone out to dinner at the buffet. I've come to far to back down now. I still have trouble sleeping at night and I really don't know why. I keep thinking it might be the beginning of perimenopause. (Which would be fine by me.) But I just want to sleep through the night. I was thinking of taking a Unisom this evening.

I have to stop posting my dinners. In most cases I wind up eating something else entirely. After the gym, I had romaine lettuce, a few ham and chicken cubes, a few bites of cheese and a couple ounces of tuna and mayo. Total weight was 8.2 ounces. I do feel less hunger these days and I can go further with eating less. It almost feels like I'm doing C.R.O.N. (Calorie Restriction with Optimal Nutrition).

My menu today (excluding dinner - I think I may have a salad with romaine lettuce and some feta with a bit of tuna/mayo, chicken and ham. Not sure.)

Breakfast: Ezekiel 4:9 tortilla, LC Creamy Swiss Wedge, a bit of hummus, 4 small cooked ham slices, green tea

Snack: 1/2 green apple, WW cheese stick (they seem more palatable when really cold)

Lunch: Same as lunch except with chicken strips instead. 1/2 green apple, some berries and grapes, green tea

Snack: Cold banana, rest of the berries and grapes, 3 almonds

Dinner: See note above.

Tonight's workout: 20 minutes of HIIT elliptical, abs

Today's Musings - April 14, 2011

2011-04-14T08:22:00.000-04:00

All I can say is.....I am EXHAUSTED!

Tough workout last evening. 20 minutes of HIIT cardio on the elliptical, abs, shoulders and back.

My MIL took us out to dinner and I had a steak fajita wrap without tomatoes. (I also find cutting out the Nightshade vegetables is helping my joints.) I'm guesstimating the wrap was about 13 to 14 points. With my high activity points plus my remaining dinner points, I believe I am fine. All I know is, I do not like going out to eat when I have no idea what the points are. We could have gone to Applebee's but there is so much sodium in their food and that includes the WW entrees.

Tonight at the gym, I want to work on legs. I have no coordination when it comes to lunges and those need work.

My Menu:

B - Ezekiel 4:9 tortilla, 1 Laughing Cow Creamy Light Swiss Wedge, a bit of hummus, 4 thin slices of cooked ham, green tea

Snack: 1 WW cheese stick, 1/2 green apple

L - WW Mac and Cheese, 1/2 green apple, a few berries and grapes, green tea

Snack: Banana, a few berries and grapes, 3 almonds

Dinner: 1/2 Whole Wheat Lavash bread with 1 LC Wedge, a teaspoon each of hummus and beans, egg white, a few chicken strips, green tea

Today's Musings - April 13, 2011

2011-04-13T11:56:00.000-04:00

I posted this on another WW thread but I want to re-post it here.

I was reading an article in the current WW magazine about how eating fruit can take over someones day. She wondered why she lacked energy. It made me think about my tracking and even with all that I eat (excluding the fruit) I don't eat much at all. I barely make it over 23 points on some days. I don't use my activity points either when I have more than earned them.

And I'm still refusing to NOT drink alcohol of any kind. Seems like friends are centering their activities around bars and drinking. I don't mind socializing but I'm turning down invites left and right when it comes to being in a barroom.

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This morning, I tried something new for my breakfast. Instead of my usual whole wheat wrap, I ate Ezekiel 4:9 sprouted grain tortillas. A couple of extra points but it was worth it! :D

Today's Menu April 12, 2011

2011-04-12T11:27:00.000-04:00

Breakfast: 1/2 Artisan Whole Wheat Lavash Bread (Laughing Cow Creamy Swiss Cheese Wedge, 1/2T of hummus, 1/2T of fat free refried beans, 1 egg white, 4 small slices of cooked ham)

Snack: 1/2 green apple, cheese stick

Lunch: Same as lunch (Minus egg white)

Snack: Banana and some almonds

Dinner: Ezekiel 4:9 tortilla with Laughing Cow Creamy Swiss Cheese Wedge, 1/2T of hummus, 1/2T of fat free refried beans, and chicken strips

My appetite is funny during the week. It has it's ups and downs. I am trying to make an effort to not go out to eat Monday through Friday. I have an idea how many points are in my meals but the amount of sodium and sugar isn't worth it to me. Especially when it comes to the scale on Saturdays. I did allow myself an entire treat day on Sunday but I jumped back onto the wagon on Monday.

Healthy food and exercise for April 5, 2011

2011-04-05T12:59:00.000-04:00

Eating lots of veggies and fruit today. My body needs it!

Today at the gym:

20 minutes of cardio followed by abs, triceps, shoulders and some legs.

I've noticed the more strength training I do the hungrier I feel. I have something quick and easy in mind to make for dinner when I get home. I'll update later when I know for sure.

Today's Menu:

Breakfast: 2 slices of low-calorie whole wheat bread, chicken breast, low-fat mayo, mustard

Snack one and 2: green apple, cheese stick

Lunch: 2 slices of low-calorie whole wheat bread, chicken breast, low-fat mayo. Laughing Cow Creamy Swiss Wedge, carrot sticks, half a grapefruit

Dinner: Will know later. :D

Weekends and the Gym.

2011-04-04T08:26:00.000-04:00

I am very happy I was able to go to the gym 6 days this week! Tonight, I plan on doing a split workout. Chest, triceps and legs.

I know I have a lot to learn about eating on the weekends.

Next weekend's goals are:

1) Eat before I go out even if there is food offered.
2) Bring snacks and water with me in my purse over the course of the day.

Happy to report, 18lbs. lost so far. I have a long journey ahead. Press forward!

Back with a Vengence - WW Way

2011-04-01T19:13:00.002-04:00

Weight Watcher's Point Plus. My new way of eating has catapulted me into losing 7.6lbs. in 2 weeks according the weekly weigh-in at the meetings. The scale at home has me a few pounds lower. But really it isn't about numbers on a scale, it's how I feel! Wonderful! Energy to go to the gym. A better night sleep. No feelings of panic because I want to enjoy a light beer and some wings on Saturday evenings. The best part is how I'm retraining my brain to eat better and finding new and nourishing foods that will keep me within my daily points total and satisfy me throughout the day is really fun!

It's easier than I ever thought possible! I can have my bread, fruit and veggies. And I'm not knocking low-carb induction but ketosis pp and stinky breath isn't my idea of living. I tried. It was not for me.

Could I do low-carb with the points that I have?
Could I do South Beach? Protein Plus? Sure. Yet, for me, eating clean seems to make me feel more euphoric.

7 Day Plan

2010-11-16T15:11:00.000-05:00

Day One:

I'm channeling my friend's 7-Day plan this week and giving it a whirl until Sunday.

Today's Menu (Adding calorie counts - mainly for my benefit.):

Breakfast: 3 fried eggs with 4oz. non-fat cottage cheese, some hot salsa on top (325 calories)

Lunch: Veggie Patty on whole wheat roll, 6 carrots, a dollop of low-fat ranch dressing, hot mustard onto the roll, an 3 green grapes my boss gave me.
(280 calories)

Snack: 80 Calorie Dannon (Coconut/pineapple) non-fat yogurt.

Dinner: Not sure as yet. My total calorie intake should be about 1400 to 1500 calories daily. I have over 715 calories to use for my dinner.

I thought 3 scrambled eggs with broccoli with red and green peppers sounded good. If I am still hungry I will have a chocolate whey protein shake.

Day Two:

stayed within my calorie allotment but I did not have a protein shake last evening.

Today's menu:
Breakfast: 3 eggs scrambled, tuna with 2 T of light ranch dressing, Mustard, 1T of non-fat cottage cheese, hot sauce. (460 Calories)

Snack: 1 hard boiled egg (80 Calories)

Lunch: Veggie Patty on whole wheat roll, 11 carrots, hot mustard onto the roll. (234 Calories)

Snack: 80oz. Dannon yogurt

Dinner: Veggie Patty on whole wheat roll, 1 scrambled egg, 1T of dressing, some hot mustard (320 calories)

Snack: 1 hard-boiled egg (80 calories)

A message from John E. Tiedt, Esq.

2010-10-30T08:50:00.000-04:00

To all Ducks

Today, October 29, 2010, Judge Rick Brown of the Riverside County Superior Court entered a verdict for the plaintiffs in a certified national class action lawsuit. The court entered a verdict against Heidi Diaz the owner of the diet website Kimkins.com for fraud and false advertising. The court awarded the class members restitution in the amount of $1,824,210.39. The court also awarded an additional $500,000 in punitive damages as well as attorney fees. The court then issued a temporary restraining order to freeze all of the assets of Ms. Diaz.

Most notably, the court also imposed an injunction requiring Heidi Diaz to post on all of her websites that: (1) she lied about her weight loss; (2) she lied about her after diet pictures; (3) she lied about testimonials on her website; and (4) she lied about the photographs used with the testimonials to promote the Kimkins website.

An injunction was also issued to prevent Heidi Diaz from contracting, harassing or cyberbulling the plaintiffs and the witnesses. A formal judgment will be entered before November 19, 2010.

The original complaint was filed over three years ago on October 15, 2007. I want to thank everyone who supported the class action lawsuit. The Ducks were wonderful. I met a lot of great people and made a lot of new friends fighting for a good cause. Heidi Diaz lied on her website and made the fatal mistake of lying in the courtroom. You cannot trust Heidi Diaz. I anticipate more legal (illegal) maneuvering by Heidi Diaz to evade the judgment. We will be prepared and I will be relentless. Again, I thank all you.

John E. Tiedt
TIEDT & HURD

GUILTY!!!

2010-10-29T15:41:00.000-04:00

Heidi Diaz of Kimkins was found guilty today in a Riverside, California courtroom. Details are developing...

QUACK!

This weekend I got married to the most wonderful man in the world.

2010-08-24T06:00:00.000-04:00

Now it is time for me to get back on track with my eating and exercise. Over the past month I've completely ignored both and it shows. The first order of business is to clean up my eating. Avoid flour, sugar, and starches. Secondly, get my butt back to the gym to get the blood flowing again.

I know this will not be easy but I must do this. I do not like the way my body looks or the way I feel.

Should I go back to what works best? Only time will tell.

Here is a picture of us at the wedding. :)

Getting married on August 20th.

2010-07-26T14:54:00.000-04:00

Hello everybody!

I haven't had a lot of time lately to write. These days my eating is all over the map. Not sure what plan to follow and I consider it a successful week if I can get to the gym at least 3 days out of 7!

See you in September! Full speed ahead!

Ciao.

Atkins 1972

2010-06-29T15:54:00.000-04:00

I'm starting fresh with Atkins '72.

Protein, fat, and all the good stuff that goes with it. Dr. Atkins book is very interesting indeed!

I thought I'd give it the old college try and go for the gold!

Menu Today:

Breakfast: 3oz of cottage cheese, 3 scrambled eggs, chicken breast with mayo, a bit of mustard, hot sauce and cayenne pepper

Lunch: Romaine lettuce with feta, grilled chicken

Dinner: Same as breakfast but with turkey burger instead of the chicken.

Howdy! Still Cruisin' on Dukan.

2010-05-10T09:54:00.002-04:00

Menu today:

Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs with veggie patty.

Snack: One hard-boiled egg

Lunch: Handful of Romanian lettuce, broccoli, a scoop of tuna salad, red wine vinegar, and black pepper

Snack: 4oz. of plain non fat yogurt with 1T of oat bran, cinnamon

Dinner: 4oz. of baked chicken breast, 6oz. of green beans, 6oz. of broccoli

Snack: 4oz. of plan non fat yogurt with 1T of oat bran, cinnamon

Have a great day!

Off weekend but back on track today...

2010-05-03T12:42:00.000-04:00

I spoke to my trainer today and she looked over my menu and said to begin adding the low-carb veggies in tonight for dinner (since I already ate my lunch of cottage cheese, eggs whites, and turkey burger) and from now on for lunch and dinner. And I should cut down on my cottage cheese (sodium), too. Otherwise, I'm on the right track!
Wednesday, we (re)begin the weight training since she's back from vacation!

Today's menu:

Breakfast: 2 whole eggs scrambled with 1/3 non-fat cottage cheese, 6 peel n'eat shrimp, mustard, hot sauce

Snack: 1/2 cup of non-fat yogurt, 1T of oat bran, sprinkle of cinnamon

Lunch: 3 egg whites (hard-boiled)yolks removed, turkey patty, 1/3 cup of non-fat cottage cheese, mustard, hot sauce

Snack: One whole hard-boiled egg

Dinner: 2 egg whites (hard-boiled) yolks removed, turkey patty, 1/3 cup of non-fat cottage cheese, mustard, hot sauce, Cup of steamed broccoli

Day 5 of Dukan and the end of the Attack phase.

2010-04-30T06:54:00.000-04:00

Day 4 went off without a hitch. I was able to add the oat bran to the plan.

Have I lost weight? I am so afraid to get on the scale! I feel smaller.

Today is my last day of the Attack phase and honestly, since doing more research about the Dukan plan and reading the Dukan forums in French..(well..I did translate them to English), it looks like I'm on the right path!!!

I could not be more pleased! Here's the clincher! I had TOM the entire week of the Attack phase! The binge monster stayed at bay. I am so deep into ketosis it isn't even funny. Right now, I'm trying to eat my breakfast of 3 egg whites, turkey burger, 1/3 cup of non-fat cottage cheese with mustard and hot sauce. It tastes good but my appetite is decreasing.

Tomorrow will be the next test and onto the Cruise phase.

Day 4 - I remembered the Oat Bran! Yeah!

2010-04-29T14:25:00.000-04:00

My menu today:

Breakfast: 3 egg whites scrambled with 1/2 cup of non-fat cottage cheese, a bit of mustard and hot sauce

Snack one: Oat Bran with 1/2 cup of non-fat plain yo-cheese with a bit of cinnamon mixed in.

Lunch: 3 egg whites with 1/2 cup of non-fat cottage cheese, turkey patty, with mustard and hot sauce

Snack Two: 1 hard-boiled egg with a few ounces of smoked turkey

Dinner: 6oz. of chicken with 1/2 cup of non-fat cottage cheese, 2 egg whites, mustard and hot sauce

Oops! My Bad!

2010-04-28T11:59:00.000-04:00

I was told my method of Attack was all wrong! I should have added Oat Bran (about 1-1/2T daily) and eat less eggs, preferably egg whites.

Seems like the Attack phase is mostly made up of non-fat dairy and lean meat. Oh, well! Anyway, I feel pretty good and I'm on Day 3 of the Dukan/Stillman's plan. Less bloated but the fatigue is definitely there today. I know I'll be in bed early again tonight.

My menu for today:

Breakfast: 3 eggs scrambled with 1/2 cup of non-fat cottage cheese, mustard, hot sauce

Snack One: 1/2 cup of non-fat plain yogurt with cinnamon

Lunch: 3 hard-boiled eggs with 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, homemade tofu burger patty, mustard, hot sauce

Snack Two: 1 hard-boiled egg with a few ounces of smoked turkey

Dinner: 2 hard-boiled eggs, tuna made with yogurt/spice blend, 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, mustard, hot sauce

Of course, lots of water.

Today at the gym: 20 minutes of HIIT on the elliptical.

Duking It Out With Dukan (Day Two)

2010-04-27T14:02:00.000-04:00

Going on Day 2 of the Attack phase and according to "My Personal Slimming Plan" I am on the right track. I think though I will continue the phase until Friday. Knowing how I am with carbs, I want to go a bit further in the "Attack" until I succeed into the "Cruise" phase. I must confess something! I am eating whole eggs. None of this egg white business. I guess that makes it Stillman's based??I'm not eating red meat of any kind. Checks and balances.

My menu today:

Breakfast: 3 WHOLE eggs scrambled with 1/2 cup of non-fat cottage cheese, hot sauce and mustard

Snack One: 1/2 Cup of Non-Fat plain yogurt with cinnamon

Lunch: 3 hard-boiled eggs with turkey patty, 1/2 Cup of non-fat cottage cheese, mustard, hot sauce

Snack Two: 1 hard-boiled egg with 3 oz. of deli turkey

Dinner: 2 hard-boiled eggs, 2 oz. of chicken breast, 4oz. of smoked salmon, 1/2 cup of non-fat cottage cheese, mustard, hot sauce.

Viva la Dukan?

2010-04-26T12:31:00.001-04:00

Over the years I've researched and became a guinea pig to many different ways of eating. I enjoy reading the variety of slimming plans that come from Europe. The one I linked above is not new in the least. Dukan's initial fast weight loss in the first week is basically a recycling of Stillman's.

Dr. Dukan's "Attack"

Dr. Stillman's - "Quick Weight Loss"

Today, I started in the first phase "Attack" or "QWL" phase this week. I will concentrate on my eating and do moderate exercise such as biking and the elliptical. I know from past experiences my body experiences major fatigue once I reach ketosis by the third day. I don't want to mess around this time and am following the plan(s) to the letter.

Trainer's Revenge!!

2010-04-20T11:14:00.000-04:00

Since, I was a lazy girl on Sunday, my trainer beefed up my back and biceps routine last evening! Whoa, Nelly! Though I am supposed to do abs 3 days a week, I did a couple of sets on the Roman chair for good measure.

However, she really wants me to concentrate on my eating according to her guidelines and not deviate. I would describe as being more Stillman based except with the addition of apples, grapefruit, almonds, and sweet potatoes. I do not use mayo, oils, or consume olives at this time.

I'm giving this a go! I really want to fit into that wedding dress of mine!!

I got a new trainer and she said.."STOP with the Egg Insanity!"

2010-04-16T12:49:00.000-04:00

The past week has been difficult keeping up with new training techniques. I'm on a Buff Bride regimen and Sandy, my new trainer, is a tough no nonsense gal. She looked over my menus over the past couple of weeks and could pinpoint exactly what I was doing wrong eating wise. She has lots of fitness nutrition experience.

First off, I'm sick of eating only eggs/meat/fat. I enjoy having more variety and less likely to binge. Secondly, I never was able to sustain enough energy to complete my workouts at the gym. Very frustrating! And last, I need to repair my broken down metabolism. Too many ups and downs over the past few months. My body shuts down when dealing with stress.

Here is the menu I ate yesterday:

Breakfast: 1/2 Cup of Non-fat plain yogurt mixed with 1oz. of cooked steel cut oatmeal with cinnamon, half an apple.

Snack: 1 hardboiled egg

Lunch: Mixed greens with green beans, broccoli, 4oz. of turkey burger, 1/2 cup of non-fat cottage cheese, 2T of red wine vinegar, and spicy brown mustard with cayenne pepper.

Snack 2: 1 hardboiled egg

Dinner: Mixed greens, Light Ranch dressing, baked chicken

I did feel satisfied after what I ate yesterday. Let's hope this feeling continues throughout the weekend. The weekends are the first test!

Talk to you later and c'est la vie to the egg/protein fat fast!

The Egg continues...

2010-04-05T15:51:00.000-04:00

The transition meals were not at all successful this weekend. I have to do the egg/protein fat fast for a longer period of time instead of 3 to 5 days. Back in the saddle again!

Today's menu:

Breakfast and Lunch: 3 eggs scrambled with 1T of butter, 1T of mayo, mustard, hot sauce, and cayenne pepper

Snacks one and two: 1 hard boiled egg each

Dinner: Same as B & L with tuna and mayo added.

Lots of water.

Happy April Fools Day!

2010-04-01T13:39:00.000-04:00

I ate a bit extra protein last evening when I went out.

Buffalo chicken tenders and 7oz. of steak.

My ketostix was still showing a deep purple as of this morning.

I feel kind of under the weather today. Sore throat and very tired. I'm heading home after work to do a bit of Spring cleaning and heading to bed early.

Today's Menu:

(Ketosis is kicking in...)

Breakfast: 2 eggs scrambled with mayo, mustard, hot sauce, and cayenne pepper

Snack One and Two: - 1 Hard-Boiled egg each

Lunch: 3 eggs scrambled with mayo mustard, hot sauce, and cayenne pepper

Dinner: Same as lunch but with tuna and mayo added.

And it continues...

2010-03-31T07:09:00.002-04:00

Today's Menu:

Breakfast and Lunch: 3 eggs scrambled with butter, 1T of mayo, mustard, hot sauce and cayenne pepper

Snacks One and Two: 1 Hard boiled egg each

Dinner: Same as B&L but with Tuna - 1T of mayo, 2T of plain yogurt, mustard, hot sauce and more cayenne pepper.

I love the heat of the cayenne! Yum!

Today's Menu

2010-03-30T09:55:00.000-04:00

Breakfast and Lunch: 3 eggs scrambled with pat of butter, 1T of mayo, mustard, hot sauce, and spices

Snacks one and two: 1 hard boiled egg each

Dinner: 3 eggs scrambled with pat of butter, 1T of mayo, mustard, hot sauce, and spices - tuna with 1T of mayo, 2T of plain yogurt, mustard, hot sauce, and spices

Nothing new to report. Just doing my thing for the moment.

Take care!

Here I go again!

2010-03-29T13:05:00.000-04:00

I'm doing well on the eggs'travaganza! I don't feel as hungry as I thought I'd be. The eggs/butter/mayo combo fills me up! I also eat some type of meat to go along with the eggs at dinner. I will give this my all since I have a target date of August 21, 2010 to think about. I will weigh myself once a week on Monday. Here is the template I copied from a young lady at one of the best forums I belong to.

Monday Weigh Ins
Starting: 152lbs.(YIKES!!!)
Week 01:
Week 02:
Week 03:
Week 04:
Week 05:
Week 06:
Week 07:
Week 08:
Week 09:
Week 10:
Week 11:
Week 12:

Start Date: 3/22/10
Start Weight: 152lbs.
Challenge goal: 132lbs. (-20 lbs)

End Date: 6/21/10
End Weight: ???

Today's Menu:

Breakfast: 3 eggs scrambled with a pat of melted butter, 1T of full fat mayo, mustard, and Texas Pete's Hot Sauce.

Snack One and Two: Hardboiled Egg

Lunch: Same as breakfast.

Dinner: 3 eggs scrambled with a pat of melted butter, 1T of full fat mayo, mustard, and Texas Pete's Hot Sauce and Tuna made with 1T of Ranch Dressing, 2T of plain yogurt, mustard, hot spices, and more hot sauce.

Cheers!

Oxo

Not the greatest of days..

2010-03-25T19:20:00.000-04:00

Breakfast was a dismal affair. I wound up eating a sausage and cheese on an english muffin at Mickie D's.

Lunch: Lamb Kabob with salad (I know what happened to the eggs, meat, etc., right? Stress!)

Dinner was better. Tuna made with ranch dressing, plain yogurt, mustard, hot salsa, chili powder, and 3 scrambled eggs cooked with real butter.

Had a bit of trouble at home this morning courtesy of an old hair dryer that decided to send a shot of electricity up my arm and sparks come flying out of the outlet causing the power to go out. The landlord was on top of it and had someone fix it. Good! So I had to break into my going out money and buy a new hair dryer! Maybe this is a good thing. I don't want to go to bars because that's where the bad habits start tumbling out and I wind up at Taco Bell at 1am!

On a side note...Chuck and I set up a wedding date of August 21, 2010. That's 5 months to do the impossible. And I want to look snazzy so my dress will be the last thing I buy. (Shapewear is still my friend though!)

Back to the drawing board tomorrow! Take care!

Oxo

Wow! What a month!

2010-03-24T12:44:00.001-04:00

First off, I'm engaged to be married!

Secondly, I decided to join Jimmy Moore on his egg'stra special experiment and see if I can lose some of this lousy flab. Eggs it is! Yet, I'm forgoing the butter and cheese. Cheese binds me. Mayo seems to be a tastier option.

I'll keep you posted!

My menu today (Day One)

Breakfast: 3 eggs scrambled, mayo, mustard, and salsa (Green Tea)

Snack: One hardboiled egg sprinkled with chili powder (Water)

Lunch: 3 egg salad with mayo, mustard (Yes..I drank a diet soda! What the heck is wrong with me??)

Snack: One hardboiled egg sprinkled with chili powder (Water)

Dinner: Same as Breakfast (Though I may drink a diet soda or black coffee)

This is not a challenge. I'm just doing it.

Exercise today is elliptical then onto the rowing machine for a total body workout.

Cheers!

Feeling like a failure...

2010-02-18T14:01:00.000-05:00

One of my male (rather blunt) co-worker made a comment a comment as I was coming out of the ladies room that I had gained my weight back. Let's just say I want to curl up in a little ball and start bawling out of self-pity. I know he's right.

I don't think I'm doing anything right.

I know what worked for me before and I'm going to get off my lazy ass and do it without complaining. Now that my personal life is getting into a nice smooth rhythm.

I got to do something. I am becoming desperate...

Jumping on Alton Brown's epiphany trail...

2010-01-18T14:15:00.000-05:00

Alton Brown's Guidelines

So what is he eating? According to his fan blog (Thanks for the heads up, Jimmy Moore!) he ate these foods.

Daily
- Fruits
- Whole Grains
- Leafy Greens
- Nuts
- Carrots
- Green Tea
3 times a week
- Oily Fish (He loves sardines!)
- Yogurt
- Broccoli
- Sweet Potato
- Avocado
Once a week
- Red meat
- Pasta
- Dessert
- Alcohol
NEVER!
- Fast Food
- Soda
- Processed meals/frozen dinners
- Canned soup
- “Diet” anything
PLUS: Eat breakfast every day, no exceptions.

These are his guidelines and an idea of what he does and does not do.

Ironically, this is exactly what my ex-trainer, Ralphie told me what I had to eat to succeed over 2 years ago!

It keeps coming back to him.

This week I will have my thyroid rechecked and see if there are problems or something else. I am gaining weight. There is no point in denying the obvious.

I must do something now. I know I can do it. I've done it before.

The good news I am meeting up with a new trainer. She is for training only and does not give out nutrition information. I want to fire up my techniques and get my body going in the right direction once again.

As for nutrition, I'm doing this on my own.

How am I doing?

2010-01-12T15:28:00.000-05:00

I'm feeling better than I have in months and that's a start!

My menu consists of whole eggs, mayo, olive oils, meat, fish, and almonds. I abandoned the fruit for a while and tell you the truth I don't miss the "sweet" at all. My energy has improved and I sleep better at night. Have I lost any weight? A couple of pounds. Nothing to really right about in that department. Pants feel a bit looser.

I just want to keep the momentum going with little stress. Do my thing. Eat when and what I should and listen to my trainer and doctor.

Take care!

And it starts...

2010-01-03T21:45:00.000-05:00

My so-called before picture. At least it's something!

At last - A Final Answer: Thyroid

2009-12-29T07:13:00.000-05:00

Last week, my doctors finally read the lab reports to me and they said I'm right at the cusp of hyperthyroidism and not Adrenal Fatigue as they once thought or assumed. Now more tests need to be done next month and there are also other female issues I must deal with in the coming year. Not serious by any means but I can't stand going to doctors, etc.

My trainer, Meghan, has helped me along the past few months trying to find the best eating plan but now that we realize what needs to be done, here are the new guidelines for cross your fingers success:

1) Portion Control

2) High Fat, Moderate protein, complex carbs

3) No citrus fruits (doctor's orders) at this time.

4) 2 fruits a day. Apples, blueberries, strawberries, melon are ok

5) No soda. AS is evil. Seltzer is your friend. Drink it along with lots of good old H2O.

6) Take the supps' and don't forget. Either AM or PM.

7) Step away from the cheese, sister!

Plus, I joined a Biggest Loser Challenge and since the holidays are finally over I can give it my full attention! I will take a before picture on New Year's Day and on May 10th, 2010 will post an after shot. Not a bra and panties shot! Sorry fellas! LOL I'll wear something that no longer fits me. It fit last year. Ugh! I want it to fit again and look good!

Wish me luck and I'll see you on Friday!

Paul McCartney Pushes Meatless Mondays

2009-12-04T13:04:00.002-05:00

I've really neglected my blog!

2009-11-23T10:32:00.000-05:00

I'll be back soon for updates.

Thank you for your patience!

Lora

September 1, 2009 - Food and Exercise

2009-09-01T12:22:00.001-04:00

I'm going to copy Jimmy Moore's Menu Blog and use his format for the next few weeks. Here goes!

Today's plan:

Breakfast: 2 eggs scrambled with chicken salad, salsa, 1/4 cup of black coffee

Snack: 100 calorie snack pack of almonds

Lunch: (I was lazy.) 3 scrambled eggs with some mayo, mustard, and salsa

Snack: 6oz. of plain yogurt with flax seed and cinnamon sprinkled on top

Dinner: Probably a turkey burger with cauliflower and green salad.

Workout tonight: I'll do chest. It is my favorite part of the body to work on. Of course, 20 minutes of elliptical (HIIT), and abs using bosu ball.

I feel it more using the bosu ball than the stability ball or on the floor combined. I think I may go to Wally World or Target' to get one of them. And 10lb. weights and resistance band.

I am turning my living room into a gym since I don't watch tv.

Internet connection at home. FINALLY!

2009-08-08T23:49:00.002-04:00

Hi, everybody! I am trying to get my life back in order and one of things I did was to break down and buy a decent lap top. It is hard to write while at work. Someone is always looking over my shoulder or the phone rings or I have to do billing, blah blah. LOL

A few people I know read my blog or I should say lurk to find out updates on what I'm doing since they are connected to my Facebook or Myspace accounts. I say to those that lurk that I miss you terribly but I couldn't live my life in a constant limbo. I made a lot of really bad choices in my life and trying to correct my mistakes caused pain and for that I am sorry. The past 4 to 5 months I have tried desperately to find my way. Drinking isn't the answer. Eating whatever I wanted put everything I worked so hard over the past few years has put a pause to what I have been doing.

I have to thank those that stood by me when the chips were down. Your support means a lot to me. Having a friend to talk to helps me put everything in perspective and gives me a fresh point of view with a new set of hopes.

These days, I'm hitting it harder at the gym and freshening the stale weight-training sessions with new motivation. As for eating, well, it is going to take some time until I get the formula right that works for the rest of my life.

I have to go to bed and get my rest for tomorrow's workout. Lots of errands to do.

Take care and I will see you soon.

Ciao!

Adrenal Fatigue and me...

2009-07-14T10:35:00.002-04:00

My Nutritionist's Verdict: Adrenal Fatigue

What do I need to eat to combat this "syndrome"?

1) Eat a wide variety of whole, natural foods
2) Combine a healthy fat, protein and carbohydrate source with every meal
3) Eat lots of vegetables, especially the brightly colored ones
4) Salt your food to a pleasant taste
5) Eat mainly whole grains as your source of carbohydrate
6) Combine grains with legumes (beans), or legumes with seeds or nuts to form a complete protein
7) Avoid fruit in the morning
8) Mix 1-2 tablespoons of fresh essential oils (cold pressed olive, grape seed, safflower, flax, etc.) into grains, vegetables and meats daily
9) Eat high quality food; it becomes you.

When to eat?
One of the major dietary mistakes made by people with low adrenal output is not eating soon enough after waking. If you have adrenal fatigue, it is very important that you eat before 10:00 am. This is vital in helping to replenish the waning stored blood sugar supply after the previous night's energy needs.
An early lunch, preferably before noon, is better than a late lunch because your body quickly uses up the morning nourishment and is ready for more. Between 11 and 11:30 am is usually the best time for lunch. You should also eat a nutritious snack between 2 and 3 pm to sustain yourself for the cortisol dip that typically occurs between 3 and 4 pm. Your evening meal should be eaten between 5 and 6 pm.
A few bites of a high quality snack before bed can help get through sleep disturbances.

What to eat?
If you suffer from adrenal fatigue, you will do best combining fat, protein and complex carbohydrates (like whole grains) at every meal and snack. This combination helps provide a steady stream of energy throughout the day. It is important to remember that foods that are converted too quickly into energy (like sugary snacks or highly processed foods) will quickly let you down.

Salt In most cases of adrenal fatigue, salt (in moderation) benefits those who add it to their diet. Unless you are one of the rare people with adrenal fatigue and high blood pressure, add some salt to your food. A sea salt or Celtic salt is preferred, as these are the kinds containing the valuable nutrients. Some of the symptoms of adrenal fatigue are actually caused by your body's needs for salt.

Proteins
Good quality protein from meat, fish, fowl, eggs, dairy and various plant sources (soy and other legumes, nuts and seeds) is helpful in dealing with adrenal fatigue. Try to avoid processed proteins such as packaged lunch meats and processed cheeses. Proteins generally have more nutritional value and are easier to digest when eaten lightly cooked or raw.

Vegetables
Every day, you should include 6-8 servings of a wide variety of vegetables in your meals, especially those that are naturally highly colored (bright green, red, orange, yellow or purple). Vegetables provide essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and a high amount of fiber. It is a good to idea to vary how you prepare vegetables, because different nutrients are made available through different cooking methods.

Fruit
People with adrenal fatigue and blood sugar problems should go lightly on fruits, especially in the morning. Fruits contain a significant amount of fructose and potassium, which is a detrimental combination for those with exhausted adrenals. However, it is preferable that any fruit that you do eat is organically grown. Below is a short list of fruits people with adrenal fatigue tend to do well with, and ones they should avoid.

Preferred Fruit
Papaya
Mango
Plums
Pears
Kiwi
Apples
Grapes (Only a Few)
Cherries

Fruit to Avoid
Bananas
Raisins
Dates
Figs
Oranges
Grapefruit

Beverages

Below is a list of beverages that work better for people with adrenal fatigue. Remember that it is best to avoid drinks (and foods) containing caffeine.

Water – pure, clean spring water is best. Many people experiencing adrenal fatigue find they feel better if they lightly salt their water (a pinch up to ¼ teaspoon in 8 oz water– to taste), especially in the morning.
Green Tea – it is better for you than black tea or coffee, due to its high content of antioxidants and other nutrients
Barley Tea – tea made from roasted barley., available at most Asian markets and some health food stores
Bancha Tea – also available at many Asian markets
Herbal Teas – there are many varieties available, but keep in mind it is best to avoid those mixed with black tea
Vegetable Juices – these contain many nutrients that are excellent for the body. Combinations like carrot/celery,/parsley are rich in color, high in vitamins, and help to stimulate the liver. It is best to avoid the ones containing sugar, corn syrup or fruit juice.
Goat's Milk – a much better choice than cow's milk. It is more similar to human milk, lower in lactose and much less likely to cause allergies. It is a rich source of many nutrients.
Carob – can be used as a chocolate substitute. Whereas chocolate aggravates hypoglycemia and overstimulates the adrenals, carob normalizes hypoglycemia and does not contain stimulants. To make into a drink, mix one heaping teaspoon of carob with one teaspoon of honey diluted in one teaspoon of warm water, then stir this syrup into 6 to 8 ounces of hot or cold goat, nut or rice milk.

**All information is on the website regarding adrenal fatigue and not to be confused with the garbage they are listing "As Seen On TV".

I will be given a special meal plan via my email later this week.

Not feeling so good...

2009-07-07T15:32:00.002-04:00

My nutritionist and I had a long talk. By looking over my meal plan, she said it was doing me more harm than good and said to walk away from FA for good this time. I will be going back to have my thyroid checked out to find out why I've been feeling sluggish these past few months. I sincerely thought it was my potassium levels but I am taking Yasmin (Ocella - Generic version) and this requires me to take a potassium test. The results came back normal.

At this point, I do not know what to do about my eating. Everything is in limbo.

She suggested I stick to a carb up/carb deplete routine until we find out what is wrong.

Thanks for reading.

9-1/2 Days and still counting...

2009-06-29T14:41:00.002-04:00

Just to make things clear I am not advertising FA in any way. I'm explaining my experiences in the program and my issues with Food only. I find it therapeutic to write down how I feel. Maybe this is a good way to inspire people to really "look" into what they are eating and why they eat the way they do. I don't know all I can say is:

I am a Food Addict. I am grateful for an abstinent day. I am happy there are people who are in the same boat as I am and are willing to speak with me. I am thankful to God for giving me strength. I pray to Him every day and give myself 1/2 hour of quiet time to reorganize my thoughts. It gives me a such a wonderful feeling of calmness. Preparing my 3 weighed and measured meals is so easy now. Easy to plan.

To feel less frantic during my busy day is a blessing! Oh, and being binge free helps out in the clothing department, too. My clothes are definitely looser than last week and the bloated look to my tummy has gone down. Cool beans!

Take care!

Back into the Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous program

2009-06-23T14:53:00.002-04:00

For extreme personal reasons, I decided to return to F.A.I.R.A. with a fresh new perspective. I hope and pray that I am successful and stay on plan, go to the meetings, and help others in return.

What do I eat daily?

Breakfast: 8oz. lowfat yogurt and 1 fruit or 6oz. of berries
Lunch: 4 oz. protein, 6oz. cooked vegetable, 6oz. of lettuce (or leafy greens), 1 T of dressing
Dinner: Same as lunch.

Wish me luck and your prayers! I will need them. :=)

My Menu for June 9, 2009

2009-06-09T10:23:00.001-04:00

Breakfast: 1/2 grapefruit, 4oz. cottage cheese
Snack: 2 hard boiled eggs
Lunch: Small salad with 3 eggs whites, 2oz. ground turkey, salsa, and spicy mustard
Snack: Dannon Light and Fit Yogurt
Dinner: 4 oz. Steak, Salad, 2 eggs, salsa, mustard

I have to get this weight off! GRRRR!

May 27, 2009 - Wednesday Food and Exercise Schedule

2009-05-27T08:47:00.000-04:00

Today's Menu:
Breakfast - 6oz. Greek Yogurt 0% with cinnamon, 1 green apple, cinnamon, and 1oz. of steel cut oatmeal, 4oz. of skim milk.

Lunch: 2 egg white omelet with 2oz. of ground turkey, a handful of lettuce, 4oz. of green beans, 1 Tablespoon of olive oil, Mrs. Dash, and some spicy mustard.

Dinner: Tuna with 1 Tablespoon of mayo, some spicy mustard, 4oz. of broccoli, and handful of lettuce with 2 Tablespoon of red wine vinegar, Mrs. Dash.

Exercise: 20 minutes of elliptical, triceps, chest, and abs.

Back on plan.

2009-05-26T10:04:00.001-04:00

Good Morning!

Started my plan today.

I am not at all happy with the way my clothes fit. I have gained.

But I'm going to look forward and keep up with this. I know this time it WILL WORK!!

Here is my menu for today:

Breakfast: 6oz. of yogurt, 4oz. of skim milk, 1oz. of oatmeal, 1/2 grapefruit

Lunch: 1 Cup of romaine lettuce, 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil, 4oz. of green beans, 4oz. of chicken, 2 Tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 1 T of spicy mustard, Mrs. Dash Sprinkled on top

Dinner: 4 oz. of turkey, 1 Cup of lettuce, 4oz. of vegetable medley, 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil, 2 Tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 1 T of Spicy mustard, Mrs. Dash Sprinkled on top

Exercise: 20 minutes of elliptical, abs, and legs

These past couple of months have been tough...

2009-05-21T16:54:00.002-04:00

I won't go into details but my eating has been rather poor and the exercise has gone down hill. I'm trying to get my life back in order and it will take time but I do believe I will prevail. Always the optimist! :=)

I'll be back on Tuesday for updates. I hope everyone enjoys their weekend and if you are lucky enough to have Monday off, then WOO HOO!

Cheers and take care!

Menu Posting for April 22, 2009

2009-04-22T09:57:00.002-04:00

Breakfast: 3 eggs scrambled with veggies, Frank's Hot Sauce and Spicy Mustard - Morning Thunder Black Tea

Snack: 1/2 green apple with 3-1/2 oz. of 0% Chobani Greek yogurt sprinkled with cinnamon

Lunch: Salad with tuna and mayo, broccoli, 1 hard boiled egg, hot peppers, a few mushrooms with red vinegar and black pepper

Snack: 1/2 grapefruit

Dinner: Spinach salad with veggies, chicken salad, 1 hard boiled egg, lots of cayenne pepper

Snack: 3oz. of yogurt with apple and cinnamon. I'll nuke the apple and mix the apple into the yogurt! YUM!

Water, iced black coffee, and green tea.

Back to the gym this week and its been real tough!! I've been lax with my weight training since I started running and bicycling. I'm getting on track but my progress is slow and I feel very weak. Tonight will be chest exercises which are my favorite!!

Talk to you later! Have a great day!

Ciao!

Did ya miss me? :)

2009-04-14T16:35:00.002-04:00

Quick update: Trying to get back to a healthy eating routine. The past few weeks have been crazy! My running has been rather lax as well. I got an excellent routine from a trainer at my gym that I can follow for the next few weeks. We will see how that goes. Also, I'll be back on the road via my bicycle this weekend! I can hardly wait!

Putting the blog on standby mode...

2009-03-16T22:42:00.002-04:00

Ok, boys and girls. I need to lay me blog down to sleep until the good things start happening. I hope you all are doing well.

My blog is going on sleep mode for a couple of weeks.

Find me on facebook if you must.

Lora Ramirez

lr1972usa@yahoo.com

Later, Gators!

Tough issues at home.

2009-03-12T14:02:00.003-04:00

I have to apologize for not giving my daily menus or posting about my sugar-free March Madness. There are some rough and tough happenings going on with my life that I need to deal with before I can become focused on weight/health again.

I will update when I can.

Go easy.

Ciao!

Second Day of Training Completed.

2009-03-02T20:13:00.002-05:00

I'll make this short since I'm so sleepy!

Today, 30 minutes on the elliptical and 15 minutes of non-stop running on the treadmill. I stayed on a very low-carb plan today but was very hungry when I got home from the gym. Well, at least this is a good way to increase my fat, protein, and calories that I've sorely been lacking over the past few weeks.

Don't worry, I'll keep you all updated. :)

Go easy!

Sugar - Free March Madness

2009-02-28T20:19:00.003-05:00

Join me this month in putting the artificial sweeteners and such far far away in never never land. I was very successful in December by eliminating sodas and Splenda. Now, I've had some feedback from a few fellow gym goers interested in the experiment inspired by Jimmy Moore. They want me to blog about my experiences this month in not only going sugar-free but abstaining from fructose, too. A trainer from my gym is a lurker at Zeroing in on Health and has suggested an all ketogenic diet for the next two weeks. He prefers eating fatty meats and water. I prefer eggs, lean meats, olive, avocado oils, as well as limited full-fat mayo, with my only spices, cayenne, black pepper, and mustard.

I am also training for a half-marathon for Boston's Run to Remember. I thought it was in June. Oops! It is in May and I'm getting an all out training regimen, TOMORROW!

Wish me luck!

Finally, Grateful and Positive...Not Dead!

2009-02-22T08:46:00.005-05:00

Last week, I finally saw the scale inch to the 126lbs. mark. I didn't dance or jump on sofas declaring my love for anyone. I walked away. The number is merely a number. After several months of low-carb, I realized food is no longer the focus of my life, though, I do find pleasure in the simplest of foods without stressing about what to put into my mouth. I stopped counting calories or carbohydrates. I know what protein and fat does to my body and see the results every morning when I dress for work. Outward appearances are one thing and now I'm concentrating on the inside. I recently started reading the "Secret". The Secret is about Laws of Attraction. The more you think positively, the more positive forces will be drawn to you. I know it will work. :)

Go easy.

THE Zero-Carb Controversy Rages On...

2009-02-12T13:28:00.003-05:00

Low-Carb Friends website are a buzz with this. I am trying to get more feedback from regular low-carbers not associated with LCF, but at the moment they haven't responded back. They may have the right idea by keeping out of it! You only have to google Zero-carb and bam! A plethora of the good, the bad, and the ugly, for your reading pleasure.

At the moment, I'm in the process of conducting my own poll at my local gym. So far, I've gotten blank stares or questioning looks. They don't even know what low-carb is until you mention Dr. Atkins. Laugh-Out-Loud, indeed!

Until then, here is my menu for today.

Breakfast: 6oz. of full fat Chobani Yogurt with 1oz. of blueberries, 3 oz. of turkey meatloaf
Snack: 4oz. of 4% milk fat cottage cheese
Lunch: Mixed green salad with balsamic vinaigrette, tuna with mayo, hot peppers, purple onions, tomatoes, and cucumbers. (YUM!)
Snack: 1/2 grapefruit
Dinner: To be determined.

Water and green tea.

Trying to get out of my funk...

2009-02-10T05:39:00.002-05:00

The zero-carb debate rages on in the low-carb world. Gimmicky diet? Or legitimate? We shall see.

Back to reality now, let's see how I'm doing. Hmm...not so good. Depressed, mostly. I try to keep a happy face at work. No one cares at the gym. I can grunt and grit my teeth as much as I like. As for food, I hate the feeling of being addicted to bad carbs, such as triscuits and cheese. Anxiety leads me straight to the box and I would like to conquer the beast!

This week I decided to go back to blogging my menus. Also, lowering my fat intake, yet, increasing protein for a more "cut" look to my muscles.

Monday - 2/9/2009

B: 3 eggs scrambled, 1/4t mayo, mustard, spices, green tea.
S: 4oz. fat-free cottage cheese.
L: Same as Breakfast.
S: 1/2 grapefruit
D: 4oz. tuna with mayo, 2 hard-boiled eggs, 1 turkey cube, green tea.

I'll give this a week and post a progress pic.

Go easy.

To Zero Carb or not to Zero Carb? That is the question.

2009-02-05T11:55:00.003-05:00

I am reading some interesting details from the ZC forum and LCF. When I was on the egg/protein fat fast I did feel good. Yet, my energy plummeted during the evening when I needed it most. At the gym. Now, I think I may be finding out the real reason why. Protein. I need to eat more protein throughout the day. At least 140g worth. Plus more fat.

I find myself going off plan a little to often these days. A cookie here. Some bread there. Even the low-carb veggies are leaving me bloated.

At this point, I will do more research and check with the online trainer if this would be a good way to go.

Go easy!

A week filled with highs and lows.

2009-02-04T13:15:00.002-05:00

I'm trucking along with my food and exercise plan. It is challenging to say the least being on low-carb. Yet when you are on a budget? Eggs and turkey meatloaf are what has yielded me the most meals this week. I enjoy eating the same meals throughout the week, too. I am less likely to binge if my food is prepared ready to eat. When it isn't? Boy, that homemade bread is sooo tempting!

Meals today:

B: 3 egg whites, 1 veggie pattie, 1/4 teaspoon of mayo, mustard, spices - green tea
Snack: 4oz. of cottage cheese, 6 almonds
L: 4oz. of turkey meatloaf, 3oz. of red kidney beans, 1 scrambled egg - green tea
Snack: 1/2 grapefruit, 6 almonds
D: Same as lunch. - green tea

On a side note, I'm thinking of the possibility of zero-carb. Meat and eggs all day does not sound as revolting a year ago. The protein does fuel me at the gym and the fat curbs my appetite. I never felt as good as when I was on the egg/protein fat fast. I may look into this before I do the whole heave-ho with my grapefruit, blueberries, and broccoli.

Go easy!

Good things can happen even during hard times.

2009-02-01T17:45:00.002-05:00

Update - How am I doing?

There are days I barely make it to 1400 calories and days when I want to eat 10 times that amount. (Especially the 3 days before and 1 day during TOM.) I try to work out 5 to 6 days a week. Weight-training, 20 minutes of HIIT, and abs. I've already increased the weight of my bench presses, improved my triceps, and legs are stellar! Shoulders and back can be tough, yet, biceps are the worst! I feel very weak!

I am planning on eating more and prepare better meals throughout the week. Since, I am on a tight budget this week, I'll be putting this to the test!

Breakfast: 2 eggs with 2oz. of turkey meatloaf, 1/4T of mayo, mustard, spices
Lunch: 6oz. Chobani 0% Fat Yogurt with 1oz. of blueberries, 2 eggs scrambled with turkey burger, mayo, mustard, spices
Snack: Reduced Fat Triscuits with cheese
Dinner: TBD

Go easy!

My Weekend Buzz...

2009-01-27T06:09:00.001-05:00

Hello again!

The weekend went pretty well with my diet and exercise.

Saturday I worked on shoulders and back. Sunday was focusing on biceps that I have the most difficulty with. I'm trying to concentrate more on doing a routine successfully and then slowly add a bit of weight week by week. My ex-trainer was doing the same thing for me last year.

Time will tell. Tonight I simple did cardio and abs to give my upper body some rest. But back to work tomorrow!

Oh, I have to keep reminding myself to eat more. I can barely get to 1400 calories. Simply not hungry. I'll keep trying!

Go easy.

Back in the saddle again....

2009-01-22T20:49:00.000-05:00

I apologize for my absense! I had walking pneumona and was out of work for a few days. I'm still on antibiotics at the moment and quite loopy. I hated not being able to work out and being home all day long isn't good for my diet. Oh, yeah, it snowed here, too.

So, I went back on Wednesday and worked on legs and today did chest and triceps. These by far are my favorite workouts. I feel like a tough cookie next to the big brawny men at my gym. (I really am the only girl it seems who is not intimidated by the guys.) I think I may be pushing myself a bit too much, but I'm having a great time!

Now that I'm back in action I'll be more detailed in later posts. Right now, I'm exhausted!

Ciao!

When will I get better?

2009-01-20T13:11:00.003-05:00

I hate being this way! I need to get out of the house!

I'll be back at work tomorrow regardless of how I feel. Then it will be back to my regularly scheduled food and exercise routine.

What do Lora and Froggy have in common?

2009-01-18T07:28:00.004-05:00

Our voice!

I had a sore throat last week that went away and I felt great! I woke up on Saturday morning and I sounded like Froggy from the Little Rascals. Plus it is snowing again and the MBTA (Our public transit system) is once again having delays. Another obstacle!

1) I can't go outside or anywhere else for that matter because I may catch pneumonia and give it to someone else.

2) Can't catch a bus to the grocery store to stock up on lean meat and veggies. (See #1)

3) I was supposed to meet friends today. (See #1 and #2)

What a wasted day. Excuse me, I gotta cough up a lung.

Later.

Ciao! :=)

Friday. Just another day for me.

2009-01-16T15:54:00.002-05:00

I work tomorrow. BOOOOO!!! I have to make that money for bills, food, and supplements!

Today's Menu:
Breakfast: 2 eggs with veggie pattie, 1/2 t of mayo, mustard, and spices.
Snack: 12 Almonds
Lunch: Hungry! 2oz. cottage cheese, 2oz. chicken, spices, and small chicken salad with mayo, cranberries, walnuts, and whole wheat bread
Snack: 1 Large Grapefruit
Dinner: 2 HB Eggs, Tuna with mayo, 2 turkey cubes, hot peppers!!!

I will do 30 minutes of HIIT on the elliptical and some abs after work. Definitely am tired from weight-lifting all this week. Now that I know what kind of food I have to shop and eat for it is going to get a lot easier down the road.

Yes, Derek and his colleagues at Team Scivation love low-carb! How wonderful is that?

Take care!

Ciao!