Today was weigh in day because I didn't know what we were having for dinner so I wanted to be careful in case I ate a really salty meal(like pizza). Anyway, I lost 2 pounds this week. I didn't expect that, but I was happy about it! I spent some time this morning trying on clothes because some of my clothes look ridiculous. I found that a few shirts I thought would fit better now are just too big. I tried on a suit that hasn't fit in about 1.5 years and it looks great. I have a real problem because I don't have any pants that fit. I have one pair of black pants that I recently bought and they are too big now. I have a pair of jeans that looks huge and some sweatpants that look okay. I will have to buy something this week or next for casual wear during the holidays.
My calorie allotment was 1750 today and I did stick to it. For breakfast I had a donut and a chocolate(250). Steve brought the donuts home yesterday, but I resisted because I didn't want to go over my calories. For lunch I had a bagel with lox spread and some chips(700). I treated myself to a coffee coolatta made with skim milk for a snack today(170). For dinner, I had Ramen noodles(400). That leaves 230 calories and I am sure that I will find time to have a treat after I take care of getting the kids ready for bed. I think it may be a hot chocolate and some pretzels. That will be 180 calories and my total for the day will be 1700. I love to eat the pretzel nubs with mustard because there aren't a lot of salt on them.
I am looking forward to my splurge day tomorrow. I am also looking forward to having a day of rest from exercise because I haven't skipped a day since I was sick a week and a half ago. I really enjoy exercise, but every now and then I need a day off. So since I have a busy day tomorrow and haven't skipped in about 11 days, I am just going to skip it.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, December 7, 2007
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Today was a good plan day! This morning I walked on the treadmill for 30 minutes. My foot has been killing me for a few days now. This weather is not good for it, but I don't want to give up on the exercise since it really helps me lose weight.
The calorie goal for today was 1650. I seemed to have eaten a lot of food, but I am well within my limit. For breakfast, I ate 2 slices of wheat bread with butter(190) and a clementine(35). For lunch I had a Weight Watcher's frozen pasta dish(320) and another clementine(35). I had some pretzels for snack after work(200). For dinner I had rice with peas, carrots and chicken with a canned sauce(300) and a salad with blue cheese dressing(173). For dessert I had hot chocolate(80) with popcorn(150). That totals 1483. I am significantly under, but my stomach was slightly upset today, so I am not going to stress it by eating anymore. I might have another hot chocolate(80) but that will only total 1563. Either way, I am pleased with how I did today and I ate rather healthy. I am hoping to be able to exercise for 45 minutes on the treadmill tomorrow morning since I am not working in the morning.
Here's to another successful day!
The calorie goal for today was 1650. I seemed to have eaten a lot of food, but I am well within my limit. For breakfast, I ate 2 slices of wheat bread with butter(190) and a clementine(35). For lunch I had a Weight Watcher's frozen pasta dish(320) and another clementine(35). I had some pretzels for snack after work(200). For dinner I had rice with peas, carrots and chicken with a canned sauce(300) and a salad with blue cheese dressing(173). For dessert I had hot chocolate(80) with popcorn(150). That totals 1483. I am significantly under, but my stomach was slightly upset today, so I am not going to stress it by eating anymore. I might have another hot chocolate(80) but that will only total 1563. Either way, I am pleased with how I did today and I ate rather healthy. I am hoping to be able to exercise for 45 minutes on the treadmill tomorrow morning since I am not working in the morning.
Here's to another successful day!
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
It's already Wednesday
I can't believe that we are already halfway through the week. Well, my morning was so hectic and my afternoon at work was so slow. I was happy to leave work today and come home to my munchkins. It was so pretty to drive home in the light snow and see the trees and houses covered with a light dusting.
As for my dieting plan today, I did well. My total allotment was 1850 calories. I had a bagel with veggie cream cheese and a cup of Chai tea for breakfast(620). For lunch, I had potato, cheddar and broccoli soup(250) and a clementine(35). For snack I had pretzels with some mustard(200). For dinner I made chicken breasts that I coated very lightly with mayo, breaded and then baked(408). The mayo helps keep the chicken moist, but the key is to use only about 2-3 tablespoons of mayo for 4 chicken breasts so that the calories aren't that high. We also ate a baked sweet potato(160) and green beans(30). I will be having a snack later of hot chocolate(80) and some popcorn(100). My total for the day is 1769. I am having a 1650 day tomorrow and I hope that it is as easy to do tomorrow as it was for me today.
For exercise, today I did a cardio-strength workout from the On Demand exercise section of Comcast. That was a 23 minute workout and then I did the 7 minute abs workout. Tonight I walked for 35 minutes at a very good pace. I really enjoyed walking tonight because I haven't walked since Monday night. I am really happy that the workouts can be used with the On Demand feature of the digital cable.
As for my dieting plan today, I did well. My total allotment was 1850 calories. I had a bagel with veggie cream cheese and a cup of Chai tea for breakfast(620). For lunch, I had potato, cheddar and broccoli soup(250) and a clementine(35). For snack I had pretzels with some mustard(200). For dinner I made chicken breasts that I coated very lightly with mayo, breaded and then baked(408). The mayo helps keep the chicken moist, but the key is to use only about 2-3 tablespoons of mayo for 4 chicken breasts so that the calories aren't that high. We also ate a baked sweet potato(160) and green beans(30). I will be having a snack later of hot chocolate(80) and some popcorn(100). My total for the day is 1769. I am having a 1650 day tomorrow and I hope that it is as easy to do tomorrow as it was for me today.
For exercise, today I did a cardio-strength workout from the On Demand exercise section of Comcast. That was a 23 minute workout and then I did the 7 minute abs workout. Tonight I walked for 35 minutes at a very good pace. I really enjoyed walking tonight because I haven't walked since Monday night. I am really happy that the workouts can be used with the On Demand feature of the digital cable.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Triumphant Tuesday
I don't know why it is triumphant, but I just liked the word.
I exercised this morning with a new walking video on Comcast On Demand. It was a walking and toning video led by Leslie Sansone. It was a 30 minute video. Then I did a 7 minute intense ab workout. I have been doing a short ab routine every other day and I enjoy it.
As for my calorie allotment, I was allowed 1650 calories. For breakfast I ate plain oatmeal(100). For lunch I had a Lean Cuisine panini(300) and pretzels(100). I had a granola bar(100) later on in the afternoon since I was a bit hungry. For dinner, I had a weird combo. I made pork for the kids and Steve but I don't like pork too much so I skipped it. I ate brussel sprouts with garlic and olive oil(300) and a piece of corn bread(188). I also had a banana(90). I am about to have popcorn (90). I also had 3 cookies after dinner(170). So my total for the day is 1448. I know I was supposed to get up to 1650 today, but I am just not really hungry. I think I am still getting over my stomach being upset on Sunday. I am supposed to have 1850 calories tomorrow. I am going to try to get that high so that I don't counter the idea of the zig-zag effect.
I exercised this morning with a new walking video on Comcast On Demand. It was a walking and toning video led by Leslie Sansone. It was a 30 minute video. Then I did a 7 minute intense ab workout. I have been doing a short ab routine every other day and I enjoy it.
As for my calorie allotment, I was allowed 1650 calories. For breakfast I ate plain oatmeal(100). For lunch I had a Lean Cuisine panini(300) and pretzels(100). I had a granola bar(100) later on in the afternoon since I was a bit hungry. For dinner, I had a weird combo. I made pork for the kids and Steve but I don't like pork too much so I skipped it. I ate brussel sprouts with garlic and olive oil(300) and a piece of corn bread(188). I also had a banana(90). I am about to have popcorn (90). I also had 3 cookies after dinner(170). So my total for the day is 1448. I know I was supposed to get up to 1650 today, but I am just not really hungry. I think I am still getting over my stomach being upset on Sunday. I am supposed to have 1850 calories tomorrow. I am going to try to get that high so that I don't counter the idea of the zig-zag effect.
Monday, December 3, 2007
The week begins
Today was scheduled as a 1750 calorie day. I didn't have breakfast because my stomach was still a bit upset from yesterday. So for lunch I was really hungry. I had 2 hot dogs with sauerkraut and mustard. I also had potato chips. Lunch was a total of 640 calories. For snack I had 3/4 a cup of ice cream in coke zero(200). I think the kids' trip to Friendly's yesterday encouraged my ice cream craving. For dinner I intended to have ribs, eggplant and brussel sprouts. Well, I didn't have time to make the brussel sprouts today so I made ribs and eggplant. The kids and Steve ate all of the ribs so I had eggplant(150). I also ate some stuffing
(350)left over from another day. I also had 4 mini eggrolls(180). It was a mush mosh for dinner, but we are really trying to make sure we use up all of our leftovers.
I exercised 30 minutes this morning and 30 minutes tonight. I am 10 minutes short of my goal tonight, but it was a bit hectic here tonight so that is all I could do. I am going to attempt to exercise twice tomorrow as well. We'll see. I think it was a successful day overall even though I didn't eat particularly healthy. I stayed within my calories and didn't eat terribly bad. Total calories for today are 1520. If I am hungry before 9:30 I will allow myself some popcorn for 60 calories and a cup of hot chocolate for 80 calories. Snack or no snack I will be under my allotment for the day.
(350)left over from another day. I also had 4 mini eggrolls(180). It was a mush mosh for dinner, but we are really trying to make sure we use up all of our leftovers.
I exercised 30 minutes this morning and 30 minutes tonight. I am 10 minutes short of my goal tonight, but it was a bit hectic here tonight so that is all I could do. I am going to attempt to exercise twice tomorrow as well. We'll see. I think it was a successful day overall even though I didn't eat particularly healthy. I stayed within my calories and didn't eat terribly bad. Total calories for today are 1520. If I am hungry before 9:30 I will allow myself some popcorn for 60 calories and a cup of hot chocolate for 80 calories. Snack or no snack I will be under my allotment for the day.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
A relaxing day
Well, since the kids are still out, I thought I would post now while I have the time. Today was supposed to be a splurge day. I had a granola bar for breakfast(90). For lunch I treated myself to sushi--crab and cream cheese roll(617). I decided to have cheese and crackers around 2:30 this afternoon. That was worth about 1000 calories. It was yummy!! Well, I think I upset my stomach with the cheese. So I have hit 1707 calories today and I might not be able to eat any more food. I will probably have a cup of tea and try to settle my stomach. I would love to have a piece of the veggie lasagna that I just heated up for Steve, but I can't really eat without upsetting my belly so I am going to have to skip it. I guess when I eat cheese I am going to have to take a Lactaid pill since I am lactose intolerant. I have never needed to do that with cheese, only milk, but I know our bodies change as we get older.
I am a bit upset about not really being able to splurge today, but I guess I can look at it as a positive because I didn't eat that many calories and I won't have to fight to lose anything I gained. Overall though, I had a happy, restful day doing random chores when I wanted to and in peace and quiet.
Another good thing that happened today is I lost another pound. I know I only try to weigh myself once a week, but for some reason I wanted to check again today. So now I have lost 28 pounds. My goal is 30 by Christmas and I am optimistic that I can do that now. I am not going to increase my goal because it will feel good to just surpass the 30 pound mark.
I only have one social event this week(Chanukah celebration with my family) so I will have a normal schedule. Here are my goals for the upcoming week:
Monday: 1750; 30 min AM, walk 40 min. PM
Tuesday: 1650; 30 min walk AM
Wednesday: 1850; 30 min AM, 30 min PM
Thursday: 1650; 30 min AM
Friday: 1750; 45 min AM
Saturday: 2800; no exercise
Sunday: 1800; walk 45 min
Depending on Steve's schedule for the week, my evening exercise schedule may change, but the goal is to exercise twice at least 2 days this week. Here's to a great week for everyone!
I am a bit upset about not really being able to splurge today, but I guess I can look at it as a positive because I didn't eat that many calories and I won't have to fight to lose anything I gained. Overall though, I had a happy, restful day doing random chores when I wanted to and in peace and quiet.
Another good thing that happened today is I lost another pound. I know I only try to weigh myself once a week, but for some reason I wanted to check again today. So now I have lost 28 pounds. My goal is 30 by Christmas and I am optimistic that I can do that now. I am not going to increase my goal because it will feel good to just surpass the 30 pound mark.
I only have one social event this week(Chanukah celebration with my family) so I will have a normal schedule. Here are my goals for the upcoming week:
Monday: 1750; 30 min AM, walk 40 min. PM
Tuesday: 1650; 30 min walk AM
Wednesday: 1850; 30 min AM, 30 min PM
Thursday: 1650; 30 min AM
Friday: 1750; 45 min AM
Saturday: 2800; no exercise
Sunday: 1800; walk 45 min
Depending on Steve's schedule for the week, my evening exercise schedule may change, but the goal is to exercise twice at least 2 days this week. Here's to a great week for everyone!
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Let the season begin
Today we decorated the inside and outside of our house for Christmas. It looks nice. Tonight we will decorate the tree after the kids get in their pj's. So running around was good because I only got to exercise for 30 minutes today. I did a cardio dance workout and an ab routine.
For breakfast, I tried to eat oatmeal, but it blew up in the microwave. I put it on for an extra 30 seconds because I had too much water in it--or so I thought. So instead I had a cupcake(380)--not as healthy, but it's okay. For lunch I had a PBJ sandwich on wheat bread with some potato chips(650). I had a half a cup of hot chocolate for snack(50). For dinner I had steak, a baked potato with sour cream and corn(620).
I will have dessert later but I am at 1700 calories for the day. I am going to limit it to 1750 today so I will have popcorn later. Tomorrow is going to be my splurge day. I will allow myself 2800 calories and I am sure I will be fine.
I weighed in today and got a surprise. I had my period this week and was definitely bloated. I lost a pound though this week. So for November I lost a total of 4 pounds. I have not measured the inches, but just based on bra and pants changes, I have lost 2 inches on my chest(not the bust but underneath) and 2 inches on my waist since I started. My thighs are noticeably thinner and that makes me happy. I am at a point where I really need to buy new clothes, but since it is the holiday season, I have no money to do that. My hope is that Santa and Chanukah Harry are kind to me with gift cards for clothes!! Otherwise, I am going to start looking silly in some of my things. After Christmas I will be able to afford to go shopping. At least it is a good problem to have!
For breakfast, I tried to eat oatmeal, but it blew up in the microwave. I put it on for an extra 30 seconds because I had too much water in it--or so I thought. So instead I had a cupcake(380)--not as healthy, but it's okay. For lunch I had a PBJ sandwich on wheat bread with some potato chips(650). I had a half a cup of hot chocolate for snack(50). For dinner I had steak, a baked potato with sour cream and corn(620).
I will have dessert later but I am at 1700 calories for the day. I am going to limit it to 1750 today so I will have popcorn later. Tomorrow is going to be my splurge day. I will allow myself 2800 calories and I am sure I will be fine.
I weighed in today and got a surprise. I had my period this week and was definitely bloated. I lost a pound though this week. So for November I lost a total of 4 pounds. I have not measured the inches, but just based on bra and pants changes, I have lost 2 inches on my chest(not the bust but underneath) and 2 inches on my waist since I started. My thighs are noticeably thinner and that makes me happy. I am at a point where I really need to buy new clothes, but since it is the holiday season, I have no money to do that. My hope is that Santa and Chanukah Harry are kind to me with gift cards for clothes!! Otherwise, I am going to start looking silly in some of my things. After Christmas I will be able to afford to go shopping. At least it is a good problem to have!
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