I feel like all I did was run around yesterday but I feel accomplished. I had to switch my splurge day to yesterday because we wound up having people for dinner so there was dessert and snacking that wasn't planned. Yesterday I had a total calorie intake of 2552. S0 my splurge day was supposed to be today with 2750...and yesterday was supposed to be a 1750 calorie day. So after switching around the calories and maintaining my number for the week, I am going to allow myself 1950 today. I have a holiday party tonight, but I have already put in my order and estimate dinner to be a total of 455 for the main part and salad. I will be able to be more specific once I see what veggies are on the side plates, but that isn't a bad deal. The hard part will be going to someones house afterwards for dessert. I am going to keep it low during the day so that I can have a bit of dessert. Yesterday I had some chips after dinner and my fingers are swollen today!! I am going to have to watch the salt intake for a couple of days.
Today is karate for Adam so I won't be able to exercise until this afternoon. Which is fine because then I can do my hair properly after I shower. I don't know why I worry so much about my hair when I see these people at work and they know what I look like. Anyway, I intend to walk for 45 minutes today to help combat some of the splurging on salty foods yesterday.
I did exercise for 35 minutes yesterday on the treadmill. My strength workouts have gone a bit by the wayside this week, so I am going to have to get back into that this week.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Thursday, December 13, 2007
What a day!
Well, professionally, life was stressful today. I am happy that didn't lead to me over-eating. Today was a 1630 calorie day. I had a weird assortment of food, but have managed to stay within the limits. For breakfast I had a cup of instant hot chocolate(80) and regular oatmeal(100). For lunch I had leftover chicken pot pie(491) and some pretzels(110) because I needed a crunch. I had some candy for snack(180). For dinner, I had the weirdest combo of leftovers. I had leftover bacon from yesterday(93), leftover chicken & rice from earlier in the week(150) and a root beer float(250). I still have 176 calories left, but I am not sure that I will use them. I feel really bloated in my fingers so that is usually a sign that I am retaining some fluid from salt intake. I usually weigh in on Friday mornings, but if I still feel bloated I will wait until Saturday.
As for exercise, I only did 20 minutes on the bike today, because I am getting used to it and I have another cold so my breathing is more difficult when I exercise. My energy level is a bit down today from being sick, but I am not going to give up my exercise tomorrow unless I am on my death bed--which I won't be since it is just a cold.
Overall, I am pleased with my calorie intake today.
As for exercise, I only did 20 minutes on the bike today, because I am getting used to it and I have another cold so my breathing is more difficult when I exercise. My energy level is a bit down today from being sick, but I am not going to give up my exercise tomorrow unless I am on my death bed--which I won't be since it is just a cold.
Overall, I am pleased with my calorie intake today.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Weird Wednesday
Today I began my day with a workout on my new recumbent bike. I could only do 20 minutes because it is a different workout than I am used to--but good for my foot. I did work up a sweat though because I used one of their programs that varied the difficulty of the peddling. I also walked for 40 minutes tonight on the treadmill. That felt good.
As for my calories today, I was allowed 1800. I stayed within the amount exactly. For breakfast I had my weekly bagel with veggie cream cheese. I also made some Chai tea before I left the house for a total of 600 calories at breakfast. For lunch I had a granola bar and Ramen noodle soup for a total of 350 calories. I had a snack at around 2 -- a yummy clementine for 35 calories. For dinner I made a BLT and had some pretzels also, which came to 425 calories. For dessert I had some candy(390). Not a particularly healthy day, but I stayed within the limit and that is the point. Not a bad day!
As for my calories today, I was allowed 1800. I stayed within the amount exactly. For breakfast I had my weekly bagel with veggie cream cheese. I also made some Chai tea before I left the house for a total of 600 calories at breakfast. For lunch I had a granola bar and Ramen noodle soup for a total of 350 calories. I had a snack at around 2 -- a yummy clementine for 35 calories. For dinner I made a BLT and had some pretzels also, which came to 425 calories. For dessert I had some candy(390). Not a particularly healthy day, but I stayed within the limit and that is the point. Not a bad day!
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Trying Tuesday
It finally happened, I went over my calories for the day. I was allowed 1630 and I went over by 90 calories with a total of 1720. So in order to compensate, although it isn't even that bad of an overage, I too 50 calories away from Wednesday and 40 calories away from Saturday. The truth is that my total allowed calories for the week is 13216 and I only allotted for 13050 for the week. So even if I were to go over another day, I would be still have a bit of a buffer. I am not proud that I went over, but I am definitely not very upset because it was not that bad of an overage.
For breakfast I had regular oatmeal(100) and a granola bar(100). For lunch I had a frozen meal that was a Southwest chicken flavor(280), a clementine(35) and some Cheez-Its(220). This is the time of year when various snacks call my name and I am a sucker for butter cookies. Well, a vendor at the school sent us some and I had to have them(160). For dinner I made potato pancakes(AKA latkes) with the kids. I ate them with a bit of unsweetened applesauce for a total of 345 calories. I also had some pretzels(200). For dessert I had a cookie and a Blow Pop(280).
I did exercise this morning for about 35 minutes. I walked faster than I have been. I think in order to make up for today's slight overage, I am going to exercise a little longer in the evening tomorrow. We'll see if time allows.
I did wear a suit today that I haven't been able to fit into in several years. It was actually very comfortable and I can see it being a bit too big in the chest. Hip-Hip-Hooray!!
For breakfast I had regular oatmeal(100) and a granola bar(100). For lunch I had a frozen meal that was a Southwest chicken flavor(280), a clementine(35) and some Cheez-Its(220). This is the time of year when various snacks call my name and I am a sucker for butter cookies. Well, a vendor at the school sent us some and I had to have them(160). For dinner I made potato pancakes(AKA latkes) with the kids. I ate them with a bit of unsweetened applesauce for a total of 345 calories. I also had some pretzels(200). For dessert I had a cookie and a Blow Pop(280).
I did exercise this morning for about 35 minutes. I walked faster than I have been. I think in order to make up for today's slight overage, I am going to exercise a little longer in the evening tomorrow. We'll see if time allows.
I did wear a suit today that I haven't been able to fit into in several years. It was actually very comfortable and I can see it being a bit too big in the chest. Hip-Hip-Hooray!!
Monday, December 10, 2007
Monday's are tough
I felt like I could munch on food all day today. I wasn't particularly hungry, but I just felt like snacking a lot of the day. My allowance for the day was 1750. For breakfast I ate 2 pieces of wheat toast with butter(156) and a glass of apple juice(110). I had a snack of 2 Oreo cookies(140) and another glass of apple juice(110). For lunch I had sushi from the Japanese section of the Shoprite(700). For dinner, I had taco salad(225). For dessert I had one of the cookies that Steve made yesterday(260). So I am one calorie over my allotment for the day and that is alright with me.
As for exercise, I was scheduled to do it twice. I only did the strength-walking video this morning and of course my ab routine. So overall I exercised for about 40 minutes today. Instead of exercising tonight I was busy running up and down the basement stairs while we cleaned up and organized the basement a bit. We always have to do that before Christmas so we can make room for the new gifts. We also spent some time organizing the storage closet. We haven't done that in a few years so it looks better now. Even though it wasn't trashy before, it tends to get a bit unruly because no one sees it besides us. Anyway, we cleaned up instead of exercising so at least I feel accomplished.
I was shopping today and trying on pants. I didn't buy any yet, but I realized today that I am wearing pants that are 2 sizes too big. If I were to buy pants this week, I would need to buy an 18. I could squeeze into a 16, but it wouldn't be comfortable. I can't believe it. I haven't fit into a 16 since my kids were born. I hope to be in that size in the next couple of months. But, as I mentioned to Sassy, I have a lot difficulty with the excess skin from pregnancy and being overweight. So all of my hard work is paying off, but it is still going to be a long battle for my lower stomach area. I will just keep working hard and see what happens!
As for exercise, I was scheduled to do it twice. I only did the strength-walking video this morning and of course my ab routine. So overall I exercised for about 40 minutes today. Instead of exercising tonight I was busy running up and down the basement stairs while we cleaned up and organized the basement a bit. We always have to do that before Christmas so we can make room for the new gifts. We also spent some time organizing the storage closet. We haven't done that in a few years so it looks better now. Even though it wasn't trashy before, it tends to get a bit unruly because no one sees it besides us. Anyway, we cleaned up instead of exercising so at least I feel accomplished.
I was shopping today and trying on pants. I didn't buy any yet, but I realized today that I am wearing pants that are 2 sizes too big. If I were to buy pants this week, I would need to buy an 18. I could squeeze into a 16, but it wouldn't be comfortable. I can't believe it. I haven't fit into a 16 since my kids were born. I hope to be in that size in the next couple of months. But, as I mentioned to Sassy, I have a lot difficulty with the excess skin from pregnancy and being overweight. So all of my hard work is paying off, but it is still going to be a long battle for my lower stomach area. I will just keep working hard and see what happens!
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Today my calorie allowance was 1800. I was within my allotment with a total of 1737 calories for the day. For breakfast I had toasted wheat bread with butter. For lunch I had the remainder of my cheese steak that I didn't finish last night(550). I had a white hot chocolate(336) for a snack while I was out running a couple of errands. For dinner, Steve made a chicken pot pie and it was really yummy. I only ate one serving though(491) so I could have some of the chocolate cookie bar that he made also(260).
As for exercise, I only walked for 35 minutes today. I continue to have foot pain so it caused me to stop a few minutes early from walking. I did walk at a fast pace though so I feel accomplished.
Here are my goals for the upcoming week:
Monday: 1750 & exercise 2 times
Tuesday: 1630 & toning/strength AM
Wednesday: 1850 & exercise 2 times
Thursday: 1600 & cardio AM
Friday: 1775 & toning/strength AM
Saturday: 2800 & cardio
Sunday 1750 & cardio
As for exercise, I only walked for 35 minutes today. I continue to have foot pain so it caused me to stop a few minutes early from walking. I did walk at a fast pace though so I feel accomplished.
Here are my goals for the upcoming week:
Monday: 1750 & exercise 2 times
Tuesday: 1630 & toning/strength AM
Wednesday: 1850 & exercise 2 times
Thursday: 1600 & cardio AM
Friday: 1775 & toning/strength AM
Saturday: 2800 & cardio
Sunday 1750 & cardio
Saturday, December 8, 2007
My latest accomplishment
Well I know it is early in the day, but I had to write because I forgot to mention this yesterday. With my latest 2 pounds of weight loss, I have achieved my 30 pound goal. I have really begun to see the difference in my body in my clothes. I spent some time trying on various outfits and found that some clothes I thought would now fit are too big. I am putting them right in the donation pile. I am going to make a donation of clothes this month because the pile in my closet is getting in the way. I really feel bigger looking than I am in some of my clothes, but like I have mentioned before, the budget is not allowing me to buy clothes right now. So maybe by the time I can afford the clothes I will be able to buy even smaller sizes.
As for my calorie allotment today, I have 2800 calories to use. I ate maple and brown sugar oatmeal(160) for breakfast. For lunch we were at a kids roller skating party and I had one and a half pieces of pizza(450). I had a diet soda while I was there but they don't have calories, just caffeine that makes me have to go to the bathroom a million times. That leaves 2190 for dinner at my parents' tonight. We are going to order sandwiches(we are not the traditional Jewish family) after we celebrate Chanukah. (We do the gifts before we eat so the kids have time to play with the toys.) Anyway, I am thinking I will have a cheesesteak with mushrooms. I have figured out with some help from Calorie King, that a large one would be 760 calories. I can't imagine that I could eat a large one so I will estimate less at about 700 total with ketchup. I will also probably have fries(500). I know my mom is making brownies for dessert and I figure to have 2 of those(400). My other treat of the night will be to have a regular soda(without caffeine because I don't want to pee all night). That still leaves me with 390 calories. I am fine if those aren't used up because I will still have eaten 2410 calories for the day and that is plenty.
As for exercise, I did not do any formal exercise, but I spent about 1.5 hours walking back and forth on the skating rink with the kids. I couldn't put the skates on because of my foot. But the area that beginners skate on is about 10 feet by 40 feet. That is the length that I walked so I did get some activity in today.
Well, off to a celebration of lights!!
As for my calorie allotment today, I have 2800 calories to use. I ate maple and brown sugar oatmeal(160) for breakfast. For lunch we were at a kids roller skating party and I had one and a half pieces of pizza(450). I had a diet soda while I was there but they don't have calories, just caffeine that makes me have to go to the bathroom a million times. That leaves 2190 for dinner at my parents' tonight. We are going to order sandwiches(we are not the traditional Jewish family) after we celebrate Chanukah. (We do the gifts before we eat so the kids have time to play with the toys.) Anyway, I am thinking I will have a cheesesteak with mushrooms. I have figured out with some help from Calorie King, that a large one would be 760 calories. I can't imagine that I could eat a large one so I will estimate less at about 700 total with ketchup. I will also probably have fries(500). I know my mom is making brownies for dessert and I figure to have 2 of those(400). My other treat of the night will be to have a regular soda(without caffeine because I don't want to pee all night). That still leaves me with 390 calories. I am fine if those aren't used up because I will still have eaten 2410 calories for the day and that is plenty.
As for exercise, I did not do any formal exercise, but I spent about 1.5 hours walking back and forth on the skating rink with the kids. I couldn't put the skates on because of my foot. But the area that beginners skate on is about 10 feet by 40 feet. That is the length that I walked so I did get some activity in today.
Well, off to a celebration of lights!!
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