Exercise:
Legs (good but not great w/out...will do more tomorrow), abs, push-ups and stairmaster for 30 minutes. Worked good and hard at the gym over-all today.
And then the kids and I went on a 2-mile hike (but wouldn't really count that as exercise...just a fun activity...except for when I was carrying Brandon...as he put it "how can you carry such a heavy boy?"--exactly, Brandon Pre!!)
Food:
85 oz. water
2 C. of coffee w/ creamer (this is killing me...I HATE typing that every day!) - 92 calories
1 grapefruit (fresh from the tree! Yah!! It's grapefruit season!!!) - 100 calories (192)
6 eggs - 420 (612)
1 rice cake - 30 calories (642)
1 1/2 Tbsp. almond butter - 143 calories (785)
vanilla latte (naughty, I know...but I had a free one so I got one) - 230 calories (1015)
salad w/ homemade tortilla (Brian wanted this for dinner again and it is really good, so I made it again) - 250 calories - (1265)
1 graham cracker - 120 calories (1385)
total: 1385 calories.
I have been losing a little weight...I'm going to wait until tomorrow to post a number as an "official" weigh-in. I will weigh myself every Saturday. I plan on taking Sunday off as a "free day"...and w/ that will be no postings of what I eat as I don't want to ever look back and feel guilty for having a reward day. I'm pretty sure I'll still maintain a pretty normal eating regime...but want to have the opportunity if I want to. And this Sunday will probably be one of indulgence...we're going to a Superbowl party and I will thoroughly enjoy myself while partying and watching the Steelers. I can't wait!!!! :)
Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Thursday...
No exercise today...I took a planned day off.
Here's food:
2 C. coffee w/ creamer - 92 calories
2 apples - 106 calories (198)
6 eggs - 420 calories (618)
80 oz. of water
1 rice cake - 30 calories (648)
1 Tbsp. almond butter - 98 calories (746)
1 banana - 72 calories (818)
3 pieces of celery - 3 calories (821)
2 carrots - 42 calories (863)
1/2 graham cracker - 60 calories (923)
1/4 C. raisins - 130 calories (1053)
1/4 C. almonds - 85 calories (1138)
salad w/ 1 homemade tortilla - 250 calories (a guess...leftovers from last night) (1388)
Total: 1388
I was calculating my eggs wrong for the past ten days.
Here's food:
2 C. coffee w/ creamer - 92 calories
2 apples - 106 calories (198)
6 eggs - 420 calories (618)
80 oz. of water
1 rice cake - 30 calories (648)
1 Tbsp. almond butter - 98 calories (746)
1 banana - 72 calories (818)
3 pieces of celery - 3 calories (821)
2 carrots - 42 calories (863)
1/2 graham cracker - 60 calories (923)
1/4 C. raisins - 130 calories (1053)
1/4 C. almonds - 85 calories (1138)
salad w/ 1 homemade tortilla - 250 calories (a guess...leftovers from last night) (1388)
Total: 1388
I was calculating my eggs wrong for the past ten days.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Wednesday...
there is still a little day in Wednesday left...but I have a moment to write down my daily exercise/food intake so I thought I would do it. I plan on having a cup of hot tea still tonight...but other than that I am done eating.
Here's the scoop for the day:
Food:
2 C. of coffee w/ creamer - 92 calories
10 oz. of green juice (spinach, 1/2 lemon and 1 1/2 apples) - 125 calories (guessing on this one) (217)
6 raw eggs - 102 calories (319)
1 apple - 53 calories (372)
100 oz. of water
1 graham cracker - 120 calories (492)
1 Tbsp. almond butter - 95 calories (587)
big salad w/ 1 homemade flour tortilla, 2 tsp sour cream, lettuce, tom, green onions, sprinkle of cheese and 1 Tbsp of vegetarian refried beans - 250 calories (again, guessing...but don't think it could be over that...mostly was all lettuce) (837)
total: 837 calories
I should mention that even though I am keeping a calorie count...I am more interested and concerned w/ the type of food that I am eating rather than the actual calories consumed. I do think, though, to have an idea of the number of calories you eat is good...at least at this stage of my journaling. I do NOT recommend the "non-fat" or "low-fat" versions of items...since the fat is usually replaced w/ artificial (chemical and toxic) flavorings and substances. Not that I'm perfect on that (obviously from my menu), but I am conscious of it.
Exercise:
3.25 miles on treadmill, biceps and triceps, abs and 20 push-ups.
Now, off to drink my hot tea. :)
Here's the scoop for the day:
Food:
2 C. of coffee w/ creamer - 92 calories
10 oz. of green juice (spinach, 1/2 lemon and 1 1/2 apples) - 125 calories (guessing on this one) (217)
6 raw eggs - 102 calories (319)
1 apple - 53 calories (372)
100 oz. of water
1 graham cracker - 120 calories (492)
1 Tbsp. almond butter - 95 calories (587)
big salad w/ 1 homemade flour tortilla, 2 tsp sour cream, lettuce, tom, green onions, sprinkle of cheese and 1 Tbsp of vegetarian refried beans - 250 calories (again, guessing...but don't think it could be over that...mostly was all lettuce) (837)
total: 837 calories
I should mention that even though I am keeping a calorie count...I am more interested and concerned w/ the type of food that I am eating rather than the actual calories consumed. I do think, though, to have an idea of the number of calories you eat is good...at least at this stage of my journaling. I do NOT recommend the "non-fat" or "low-fat" versions of items...since the fat is usually replaced w/ artificial (chemical and toxic) flavorings and substances. Not that I'm perfect on that (obviously from my menu), but I am conscious of it.
Exercise:
3.25 miles on treadmill, biceps and triceps, abs and 20 push-ups.
Now, off to drink my hot tea. :)
Some Tips That Have Helped Me
- brush teeth after every meal.
- sit down to eat every thing.
- do not eat sugary snacks while watching tv or on computer
- keep food journal
- drink lots of water - always have it w/ you.
- get a lot of rest.
Tuesday...
Food intake:
2 bananas - 144 calories
1 apple - 53 calories (197)
6 eggs - 102 calories (299)
water - 90 ounces
2 C. of coffee w/ creamer - 92 calories (391)
1 lightly salted rice cake - 30 calories (421)
2 Tbsp. almond butter - 190 calories (611)
1/4 C. raisins - 130 calories (741)
1 piece of pizza - 340 calories (1081)
3 graham crackers - 180 calories (1261)
3 celery sticks - 3 calories (1264)
1/4 C. almonds - 206 calories (1470)
total: 1470 calories. The pizza was a killer - calorie-wise. But I'm still o.k. w/ the final number for the day. I was hungry pretty much all day yesterday...had a hard work-out...need more veggies. We are going to the store today to stock up on veggies for salad and munching.
Work-out for Tuesday: 4 miles on treadmill (2 miles of intervals), abs and push-ups. Bre did push-ups w/ me - I was pretty impressed w/ her strength...she actually did a couple! Brandon looked cute trying and yelling at the top of his lungs "I did it!" as he was bending he's knees up and down.
2 bananas - 144 calories
1 apple - 53 calories (197)
6 eggs - 102 calories (299)
water - 90 ounces
2 C. of coffee w/ creamer - 92 calories (391)
1 lightly salted rice cake - 30 calories (421)
2 Tbsp. almond butter - 190 calories (611)
1/4 C. raisins - 130 calories (741)
1 piece of pizza - 340 calories (1081)
3 graham crackers - 180 calories (1261)
3 celery sticks - 3 calories (1264)
1/4 C. almonds - 206 calories (1470)
total: 1470 calories. The pizza was a killer - calorie-wise. But I'm still o.k. w/ the final number for the day. I was hungry pretty much all day yesterday...had a hard work-out...need more veggies. We are going to the store today to stock up on veggies for salad and munching.
Work-out for Tuesday: 4 miles on treadmill (2 miles of intervals), abs and push-ups. Bre did push-ups w/ me - I was pretty impressed w/ her strength...she actually did a couple! Brandon looked cute trying and yelling at the top of his lungs "I did it!" as he was bending he's knees up and down.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Monday...
Today was a better day...I am still a little tired...but recovering quickly. Yesterday was awful! I was so tired that I almost fell asleep in church! I came home and promptly curled up in bed (I think I did make lunch for the kids first...but that's all a bit foggy so, who knows "for real"). Anyway...my eating was good but I didn't exercise. The show really took a lot out of me!
Anyway...
Today:
I ran 3.25 miles (on a treadmill) and lifted heavy on legs (lots of squats...lots like a total of 300 and wall squat for 5 minutes - that's grueling), I also did a good ab work-out and my 20 push-ups.
Food:
6 raw eggs - 102 calories
2 rice cakes - 70 calories (172)
2 Tbsp. almond butter - 202 calories (374)
1 banana - 72 calories (446)
1 apple - 53 calories (499)
3 raw carrots - 63 calories (562)
1/4 C. steamed carrots - 12 calories (574)
3/4 C. organic w.w. pasta - 210 calories (784)
1/4 C. tomato sauce - 20 calories (804)
2 C. of coffee w/ creamer - 92 calories (896)
100 oz. of water
2 graham crackers - 130 calories (1026)
1 C. hot tea
Ended w/ 1026 calories...going to go watch a movie w/ the kids and then go to bed...too-ta-loo!!! :)
Anyway...
Today:
I ran 3.25 miles (on a treadmill) and lifted heavy on legs (lots of squats...lots like a total of 300 and wall squat for 5 minutes - that's grueling), I also did a good ab work-out and my 20 push-ups.
Food:
6 raw eggs - 102 calories
2 rice cakes - 70 calories (172)
2 Tbsp. almond butter - 202 calories (374)
1 banana - 72 calories (446)
1 apple - 53 calories (499)
3 raw carrots - 63 calories (562)
1/4 C. steamed carrots - 12 calories (574)
3/4 C. organic w.w. pasta - 210 calories (784)
1/4 C. tomato sauce - 20 calories (804)
2 C. of coffee w/ creamer - 92 calories (896)
100 oz. of water
2 graham crackers - 130 calories (1026)
1 C. hot tea
Ended w/ 1026 calories...going to go watch a movie w/ the kids and then go to bed...too-ta-loo!!! :)
Sunday, January 25, 2009
the day after a very long week...
Thursday through Saturday were our show days at OASIS...so I have been up early and out late every day. I don't know if I'm going to record food today or not...b/c I really just need a day of not thinking about anything...but, I've been doing pretty well. I did have pizza and a glass of wine last night for dinner. But, the rest of the day was all fruits and veggies and nuts (and dried fruit) so, considering the circumstances I was happy w/ it. I will get on track, exercise and recording daily food intake tomorrow...It was a fun week but I'm ready to play w/ my kids! Haven't seen them all week!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Wednesday 1/21/09
Just a recap today...it's been looong!
Food:
100 oz. water
3 raw eggs
1 rice cake w/
1 Tbsp. almond butter
3 C. coffee w/ creamer
1/4 C. raw almonds
1/4 C. raisins
2 C. salad w/
1 1/2 oz cesaer dressing
1 banana
1 apple
1 piece of pizza
Exercise:
20 minutes of hard sprints
ab work-out
20 push-up
walked up and down a football field about 30 times.
I'm beat, long day. I plan on answering your questions, Janet, when I'm not working so much. I do have a list of helpful hints that help me tremendously...look for it next week. :)
Food:
100 oz. water
3 raw eggs
1 rice cake w/
1 Tbsp. almond butter
3 C. coffee w/ creamer
1/4 C. raw almonds
1/4 C. raisins
2 C. salad w/
1 1/2 oz cesaer dressing
1 banana
1 apple
1 piece of pizza
Exercise:
20 minutes of hard sprints
ab work-out
20 push-up
walked up and down a football field about 30 times.
I'm beat, long day. I plan on answering your questions, Janet, when I'm not working so much. I do have a list of helpful hints that help me tremendously...look for it next week. :)
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Tuesday
It's been a looong day! I'm working the show this week, which means 10-12 hour days every day.
Anyway...food is an issue, too, b/c I am not allowed to bring my own food into the stadium. I did sneak in an apple today, though, and nobody cared...so I might try for more tomorrow.
No exercise today...I set my alarm for 5 to get up and go but Bre came in just before that after having a nightmare...I deemed that more important than a work-out.
But, my eating was healthy:
6 raw eggs - 102 calories
3 C. coffee - 135 calories (gotta cut back here!)
1 rice cake - 40 calories
1 Tbsp almond butter - 95 calories
1 banana - 72 calories
1 tofu dog - 45 calories
1 hotdog bun - 110 calories (I got home at 8 pm...had to eat something for dinner and it was quick and easy)
2 C. salad - 200 calories (guessing?)
1 apple - 55 calories
1 handful raw nuts - 85 calories
1 cookie - 100 calories (a total waste!!)
2 organic fruit leathers - 80 calories
70 ounces of water
total calories consumed: 1119 calories
See you tomorrow! I'm tired!
Anyway...food is an issue, too, b/c I am not allowed to bring my own food into the stadium. I did sneak in an apple today, though, and nobody cared...so I might try for more tomorrow.
No exercise today...I set my alarm for 5 to get up and go but Bre came in just before that after having a nightmare...I deemed that more important than a work-out.
But, my eating was healthy:
6 raw eggs - 102 calories
3 C. coffee - 135 calories (gotta cut back here!)
1 rice cake - 40 calories
1 Tbsp almond butter - 95 calories
1 banana - 72 calories
1 tofu dog - 45 calories
1 hotdog bun - 110 calories (I got home at 8 pm...had to eat something for dinner and it was quick and easy)
2 C. salad - 200 calories (guessing?)
1 apple - 55 calories
1 handful raw nuts - 85 calories
1 cookie - 100 calories (a total waste!!)
2 organic fruit leathers - 80 calories
70 ounces of water
total calories consumed: 1119 calories
See you tomorrow! I'm tired!
Monday, January 19, 2009
Here we are...
So...I know a number of people that have started a weight loss blog. I had been thinking about doing it but just didn't know if I could put myself out there or not. Then someone that I don't know all that well but seems to be a pretty private person started one I decided it was my turn. There are a number of reasons why I do and don't want to do this. But, I think the good out-weighs the bad. So, here I am.
I want to have more of a health journal to look back on...that is my biggest 'pro' to posting my success/failures.
I have a hormone-level issue that started waaaaay back when I was a teenager but didn't manifest itself until after Brandon was born. About 18 months ago my doctor told me "well, you're a mess but we're going to help you." When I heard this I was actually relieved b/c it meant that my weight gain, my topsy-turvy emotions and my extra monthly period (two per month!) were not all in my head and really were issues that needed to be dealt w/. Now, coming from someone that likes to do things on the natural side, meant that the food supplements that I needed to help w/ my hormones were extremely expensive. Therefore, after taking them for a few months (and I did notice progress for those months), I had to stop taking them. And now, I'm right back where I started. So...I'm not really sure if I will be able to lose weight. I think tracking my daily calories/exercise regimen will help me realize if I can or not.
I am not one of those people that don't like to exercise and I'm not one of those people that don't like the taste of fruits and vegetables...so, I'm hoping that by holding myself (and having others help w/ that) accountable to every thing that enters my mouth and how often I work out will be a good thing...even if I don't lose weight (which may or may not happen).
So, here we go:
Starting weight: 144 pounds
Goal weight: 125 pounds
What I ate today:
90 ounces of water
2 cups of coffee w/ creamer (92 calories)
6 raw eggs (102 calories)
1 cup of salad (romaine lettuce, tom, green onions, almonds, olive oil/balsamic vinagrette dressing) (100 calories - I'm guessing on this one)
3 lightly salted rice cakes w/ (90 calories)
2 Tbsp almond butter (190 calories)
3 celery sticks (3 calories)
1 cup of hot tea
1/2 cup steamed carrots (3 calories)
1 tofu dog w/ (45 calories)
1 hotdog bun and (110 calories)
1/4 avacado (72 calories)
10 tortilla chips (140 calories)
Ok, I just calculated that twice and both times came up the same - 947 calories. I was expecting more. I want to be around 1200 calories so I will have to work at getting more in me. At least, except for the tofu dog/bun, it is all good foods. (I just added another 40 calories w/ an organic fruit snack)...a little closer to my goal-calorie intake.
I ran 3.5 miles today. It was a great morning outside and an easy and fun run.
I'm excited for the opportunity to write down what I do in hopes to have a healthier lifestyle. Thanx for coming along!!
I want to have more of a health journal to look back on...that is my biggest 'pro' to posting my success/failures.
I have a hormone-level issue that started waaaaay back when I was a teenager but didn't manifest itself until after Brandon was born. About 18 months ago my doctor told me "well, you're a mess but we're going to help you." When I heard this I was actually relieved b/c it meant that my weight gain, my topsy-turvy emotions and my extra monthly period (two per month!) were not all in my head and really were issues that needed to be dealt w/. Now, coming from someone that likes to do things on the natural side, meant that the food supplements that I needed to help w/ my hormones were extremely expensive. Therefore, after taking them for a few months (and I did notice progress for those months), I had to stop taking them. And now, I'm right back where I started. So...I'm not really sure if I will be able to lose weight. I think tracking my daily calories/exercise regimen will help me realize if I can or not.
I am not one of those people that don't like to exercise and I'm not one of those people that don't like the taste of fruits and vegetables...so, I'm hoping that by holding myself (and having others help w/ that) accountable to every thing that enters my mouth and how often I work out will be a good thing...even if I don't lose weight (which may or may not happen).
So, here we go:
Starting weight: 144 pounds
Goal weight: 125 pounds
What I ate today:
90 ounces of water
2 cups of coffee w/ creamer (92 calories)
6 raw eggs (102 calories)
1 cup of salad (romaine lettuce, tom, green onions, almonds, olive oil/balsamic vinagrette dressing) (100 calories - I'm guessing on this one)
3 lightly salted rice cakes w/ (90 calories)
2 Tbsp almond butter (190 calories)
3 celery sticks (3 calories)
1 cup of hot tea
1/2 cup steamed carrots (3 calories)
1 tofu dog w/ (45 calories)
1 hotdog bun and (110 calories)
1/4 avacado (72 calories)
10 tortilla chips (140 calories)
Ok, I just calculated that twice and both times came up the same - 947 calories. I was expecting more. I want to be around 1200 calories so I will have to work at getting more in me. At least, except for the tofu dog/bun, it is all good foods. (I just added another 40 calories w/ an organic fruit snack)...a little closer to my goal-calorie intake.
I ran 3.5 miles today. It was a great morning outside and an easy and fun run.
I'm excited for the opportunity to write down what I do in hopes to have a healthier lifestyle. Thanx for coming along!!
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