The weather the past few days has be GORGEOUS , temps in the mid to high 60's and sunny.
That all came to an abrupt halt this evening. The temps drooped into the 40"s and rain and wind :(
Oh well I enjoyed the really nice weather while we had it .
Is it to early to start counting the day until spring ?? ,lol
Food exchanges for the day
Bread 5 , goal is 6
veggies 2 goal is 2 ( cups)
fruit 3, goal is 3
diary 2 goal is 3
protein 8 ,goal is 6
fat 4 , goal is 4
water intake
32 X 3 ( I have a 32 oz water jug I keep refilling )\
Todays exercise
P90X leg and back also ab ripper x
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Todays weight 179.0
I am down 77 pounds from my top weight top of 256. I am grinning : ) .
My (former) dietitian and (former) trainer both suggested that I go no lower than 167. I am 5'6" and very muscular ( for a girl :) ) My personal goal is 155 -159. But truthfully that is my vanity talking because that is what I weighted in high school ,, a million years ago ,lol
My trainer and dietitian are both "former " because I can not afford them . . It was money well spent but not an expense I can afford on a regular basis.
Former dietitian was the one who suggested the exchanges plan. The exchanges are the same that a diabetic would use. Different than weight watchers and different than counting every calorie. I feel more in control when using the exchanges,, not sure why but it is what it is :)
Food exchanges for the day
Bread 6 , goal is 6
veggies 2 goal is 2 ( cups)
fruit 4, goal is 3
diary 3 goal is 3
protein 6 ,goal is 6
fat 4 , goal is 4
water intake
32 X 2 ( I have a 32 oz water jug I keep refilling ) came up short on water intake and over a bit on fruit but I am good with todays totals
Exercise for today
yoga and some lite walking outside
I am down 77 pounds from my top weight top of 256. I am grinning : ) .
My (former) dietitian and (former) trainer both suggested that I go no lower than 167. I am 5'6" and very muscular ( for a girl :) ) My personal goal is 155 -159. But truthfully that is my vanity talking because that is what I weighted in high school ,, a million years ago ,lol
My trainer and dietitian are both "former " because I can not afford them . . It was money well spent but not an expense I can afford on a regular basis.
Former dietitian was the one who suggested the exchanges plan. The exchanges are the same that a diabetic would use. Different than weight watchers and different than counting every calorie. I feel more in control when using the exchanges,, not sure why but it is what it is :)
Food exchanges for the day
Bread 6 , goal is 6
veggies 2 goal is 2 ( cups)
fruit 4, goal is 3
diary 3 goal is 3
protein 6 ,goal is 6
fat 4 , goal is 4
water intake
32 X 2 ( I have a 32 oz water jug I keep refilling ) came up short on water intake and over a bit on fruit but I am good with todays totals
Exercise for today
yoga and some lite walking outside
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Tuesday
Food exchanges for the day
Bread 4 , goal is 6 -2 servings
veggies 2, goal is 2 ( cups)
fruit 5, goal is 3 + 2 servings
diary 3 goal is 3
protein 6 ,goal is 6
fat 3 , goal is 4
water intake
32 X 3 ( I have a 32 oz water jug I keep refilling )
2 short on bread and 2 over on fruit works out ( in my mind )
Exercise for today
P90X, arms and shoulders ( my favorite P90X workout ,, I truly do love this workout )
Monday, October 15, 2012
Monday
Monday
Food exchanges for the day
Bread 7 , goal is 6 over by 1 serving
veggies 2, goal is 2 ( cups)
fruit 3, goal is 3
diary 3 goal is 3
protein 6 ,goal is 6
fat 4 , goal is 4
water intake
32 X 4 ( I have a 32 oz water jug I keep refilling )
Today's weight
180.6
Exercise
P90X plyometrics ,, then 2 miles out side.
Food exchanges for the day
Bread 7 , goal is 6 over by 1 serving
veggies 2, goal is 2 ( cups)
fruit 3, goal is 3
diary 3 goal is 3
protein 6 ,goal is 6
fat 4 , goal is 4
water intake
32 X 4 ( I have a 32 oz water jug I keep refilling )
Today's weight
180.6
Exercise
P90X plyometrics ,, then 2 miles out side.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Sunday
Today is Sunday Oct.14th ,, were did the year go . Time goes by so quickly ( some times :) )
I have been back to work for about a month now. It is OK ( yeah just ok) , it is a job and a pay check . I am happy for those who have a job they love. I am unforunanetly not one of them . Oh well life moves on.
Starting P90X today . For those of you not fimilualr with P09X, it is a exercise program on a set of CD's
todays CD is
Chest & back & ab ripper x ,( and yes ab ripper x is well named ,lol )
Starting Monday I am going to use my food exchanges (instead of counting calories ) . I have had much success using exchanges in the past. I am hopeful that this change will help me get off that last 20 -25 pounds that is still
HANGING ON .
This mornings weight :
180.6
Todays exercise :
Chest & back& ab ripper x ,,
It turned into a beautiful day so I did 2 miles out side
I have been back to work for about a month now. It is OK ( yeah just ok) , it is a job and a pay check . I am happy for those who have a job they love. I am unforunanetly not one of them . Oh well life moves on.
Starting P90X today . For those of you not fimilualr with P09X, it is a exercise program on a set of CD's
todays CD is
Chest & back & ab ripper x ,( and yes ab ripper x is well named ,lol )
Starting Monday I am going to use my food exchanges (instead of counting calories ) . I have had much success using exchanges in the past. I am hopeful that this change will help me get off that last 20 -25 pounds that is still
HANGING ON .
This mornings weight :
180.6
Todays exercise :
Chest & back& ab ripper x ,,
It turned into a beautiful day so I did 2 miles out side
Monday, September 17, 2012
Back to work
Yep today is my first day back to work.
I am going back to a job I have done before , I know the employer well .
I am not thrilled about it but considering the economic time and the depressed area I live in ,, I am just grateful at this point to have a job.
Weight in = 183.0
Breakfast
egg,sausage,banana
coffee
Snack
greek yogurt and blueberries
Lunch
ground trukey and rice patty , green beans, black tea
Snack
ham, swiss and cheddar cheeses ,apple
Dinner
rice fried in olive oil with red onions and a turkey hot dog
Snack
banana
exercise= 45 min swimming in the pool
water=not enough
totals
1738 calories
46c/18p/36f
I am going back to a job I have done before , I know the employer well .
I am not thrilled about it but considering the economic time and the depressed area I live in ,, I am just grateful at this point to have a job.
Weight in = 183.0
Breakfast
egg,sausage,banana
coffee
Snack
greek yogurt and blueberries
Lunch
ground trukey and rice patty , green beans, black tea
Snack
ham, swiss and cheddar cheeses ,apple
Dinner
rice fried in olive oil with red onions and a turkey hot dog
Snack
banana
exercise= 45 min swimming in the pool
water=not enough
totals
1738 calories
46c/18p/36f
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Sunday
Back to posting and back to tracking my food.
I track my food on livestrong only because I have been on that site long enough that most of my regular foods are in the data base and easy for me to find. I have not tried other sites long enough to full know if I would like them better. Caulk it up to just plain laziness on my part.
Breakfast
egg ,sausage and rice fried in a touch of olive oil .
This is a normal breakfast for me . I am grain free with the exception of rice. For those of you that may be new to reading my blog , I have celiac disease and am soy , gluten, mostly grain free.I eat very few processed foods . I eat very healthy ( I think) I just tend to eat to much ,lol.
Morning snack
greek yogurt and blueberries
Lunch
ground turkey , pasta sauce,peppers,onions and rice pasta
cottage cheese
I tend to eat alot of ground turkey. Turkey is one of the few meats my body tolerates well .
Snack
Banana
Dinner
black beans with rice ,fried onion in olive oil
Snack
hard boiled egg
liquids for the day
black coffee
black tea
water ( not enough water )
total calories 1649
52 % carbs/ 18% protein /30% fat
exercise
2 mile walk
total calories higher than I am striving for.
my goal is under 1500 calories 50 % carbs 20% protein 30% fats
I am back at work tommrow so I am now going to plan my food for the day.
Have a great evening guys :)
I track my food on livestrong only because I have been on that site long enough that most of my regular foods are in the data base and easy for me to find. I have not tried other sites long enough to full know if I would like them better. Caulk it up to just plain laziness on my part.
Breakfast
egg ,sausage and rice fried in a touch of olive oil .
This is a normal breakfast for me . I am grain free with the exception of rice. For those of you that may be new to reading my blog , I have celiac disease and am soy , gluten, mostly grain free.I eat very few processed foods . I eat very healthy ( I think) I just tend to eat to much ,lol.
Morning snack
greek yogurt and blueberries
Lunch
ground turkey , pasta sauce,peppers,onions and rice pasta
cottage cheese
I tend to eat alot of ground turkey. Turkey is one of the few meats my body tolerates well .
Snack
Banana
Dinner
black beans with rice ,fried onion in olive oil
Snack
hard boiled egg
liquids for the day
black coffee
black tea
water ( not enough water )
total calories 1649
52 % carbs/ 18% protein /30% fat
exercise
2 mile walk
total calories higher than I am striving for.
my goal is under 1500 calories 50 % carbs 20% protein 30% fats
I am back at work tommrow so I am now going to plan my food for the day.
Have a great evening guys :)
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Back again :)
I have not been posting since May.
I have not worked since May .
I basically took the summer off to play and have fun. I had a great time just spending time with my grandchildren.
But I am back to work starting Monday , fall is here in northwestern Pa so I am back to posting and tracking my weight loss.
Be forewarned my post may be boring,lol , some what technical in nature.
I see all these wonderful blogs that I follow , they are so well written and witty.
I am not much of a writer. So there may be days were I post just the facts .
But these facts are important to me and my journey .
I find that I do so much better in my weight loss when I am tracking and posting.
I was 192.6 on 6/25
I am 182.4 on 9/15
not bad for the summer months.
182.4 puts me down 50 pounds since Jan 2012 and 74 pounds down from my highest weight of 256 .
The fun and games are over ( for now ,lol) and time to get back to work and back to losing the extra poundage .
So hang on to your hats , it is going to be a bumpy ride :)
I have not worked since May .
I basically took the summer off to play and have fun. I had a great time just spending time with my grandchildren.
But I am back to work starting Monday , fall is here in northwestern Pa so I am back to posting and tracking my weight loss.
Be forewarned my post may be boring,lol , some what technical in nature.
I see all these wonderful blogs that I follow , they are so well written and witty.
I am not much of a writer. So there may be days were I post just the facts .
But these facts are important to me and my journey .
I find that I do so much better in my weight loss when I am tracking and posting.
I was 192.6 on 6/25
I am 182.4 on 9/15
not bad for the summer months.
182.4 puts me down 50 pounds since Jan 2012 and 74 pounds down from my highest weight of 256 .
The fun and games are over ( for now ,lol) and time to get back to work and back to losing the extra poundage .
So hang on to your hats , it is going to be a bumpy ride :)
Sunday, August 12, 2012
WOW it has been quite awhile since I posted .
It has been a crazy summer.
I quit my job the end of May . The stress at that job was becoming a medical issue.
I took the summer off and just enjoyed my self and my family.
It is cooler today with just a hint of fall in the air. Just enough to remind me of what is to come.
I am just starting to job hunt. I really should have started sooner but I just could not bring my self to do it . I was just having to much fun :) But now it is reality time, back to work I go ,well I should say job hunting I go.Hopefully something will come up sooner rather than later.
My diet has not been the greatest but my workouts have been awesome .
My Highest weight was 256.
I was 232 the beginning of Jan.2012
I was 195 when I took this 6/22/12
I was 188 this morning, not great but not to shabby either.
My goal is to be at 165 on New Years. that is 23 pounds in just over 20 weeks ,do-a-ble
It has been a crazy summer.
I quit my job the end of May . The stress at that job was becoming a medical issue.
I took the summer off and just enjoyed my self and my family.
It is cooler today with just a hint of fall in the air. Just enough to remind me of what is to come.
I am just starting to job hunt. I really should have started sooner but I just could not bring my self to do it . I was just having to much fun :) But now it is reality time, back to work I go ,well I should say job hunting I go.Hopefully something will come up sooner rather than later.
My diet has not been the greatest but my workouts have been awesome .
My Highest weight was 256.
I was 232 the beginning of Jan.2012
I was 195 when I took this 6/22/12
I was 188 this morning, not great but not to shabby either.
My goal is to be at 165 on New Years. that is 23 pounds in just over 20 weeks ,do-a-ble
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Weigh in
My top weight was 256
I started tracking my weight again on
Dec 28 2011
12/28/11= 232.8 START WEIGHT
1/4/12= 227.2 -5.6
1/11/12= 225.8 -1.4
1/17/12= 221.4 -4.4
1/25/12= 218.4 - 3.0
2/1/12= 218.4 -0.0
2/8/12= 218.4 -0.0
2/15/12= 217.6 -0.8
2/22/12= 216.4 -1.4
2/29/12= 215.6 -0.8
3/7/12= 214.6 - 1
3/14/12= 211.6 -3
3/21/12= 209.6 -2
3/28/12= 207.0 -2.6
4/1/12= 205.6 - 1.4
4/12/12= 202.4 - 1...........down 30 pounds from start weight :)
4/18/12= 200.0-2.4
4/20/12 = 199.8 under 200 pounds :)
after taking some time off I am back on track
5/14/12 = 197.8 - 2.0
5/20/12 = 196.6 -1.2
5/31/12 = 195.2 - 1.4
Since I have been restricting calories ( mostly) since Jan. My dietitian advised me to "eat to maintenance" for 30 days
I started tracking my weight again on
Dec 28 2011
12/28/11= 232.8 START WEIGHT
1/4/12= 227.2 -5.6
1/11/12= 225.8 -1.4
1/17/12= 221.4 -4.4
1/25/12= 218.4 - 3.0
2/1/12= 218.4 -0.0
2/8/12= 218.4 -0.0
2/15/12= 217.6 -0.8
2/22/12= 216.4 -1.4
2/29/12= 215.6 -0.8
3/7/12= 214.6 - 1
3/14/12= 211.6 -3
3/21/12= 209.6 -2
3/28/12= 207.0 -2.6
4/1/12= 205.6 - 1.4
4/12/12= 202.4 - 1...........down 30 pounds from start weight :)
4/18/12= 200.0-2.4
4/20/12 = 199.8 under 200 pounds :)
after taking some time off I am back on track
5/14/12 = 197.8 - 2.0
5/20/12 = 196.6 -1.2
5/31/12 = 195.2 - 1.4
Since I have been restricting calories ( mostly) since Jan. My dietitian advised me to "eat to maintenance" for 30 days
6/1/12 =195.2
6/9/12 = 195.2
6/15/12 =195.4
6/21/12= 195.8
I have been eating to maintenance for 3 weeks on 6/1 I was 195.2 and now 6/21 I am 195.8 Pretty darn good I think :)
I am about done with maintenance Soon I am going into a deficit to lose the remaining 30pounds
6./24/12 = 193.0 - 2.8
6/25/12 = 192.6- .04 ..... I am down 40 pounds since Jan
7/8/12= 191.0 - 1.6
7/17/12= 189.8- 1.2 FINALLY under 190 that seemed to take FOREVER
7/24/12= 187.8 - 2.0
8/2/12 = 186.6 - 1.2
8/12/12 = 188. = + 1.2
9/15/12 = 182.4 = 5.6 since I last posted/3/12
9/15/12 = 182.4 "Officially down 50 pounds since Jan 2012,,,, down 74 pounds from top weight
9/24/12= 181.0 - 1.4 down 75 pounds from top weight of 256
9/30/12= 180.0 -1.0
10/17/12= 179.0 - 1.0
I am finding my self going closer and closer to vegetarian again . That makes me happy ( for many reasons) I am not saying I will not eat meat again, If I want meat with a meal I will have it . But more and more I find my self wanting/ eating meat less and less.
11/8/12 179.4 I have maintained pretty well for the past month. Hoping to start to lose again soon. I would like to lose another 20 to 25 pounds ,, but something tells me this last 20-25 pounds is going to be very very slow to go .
UPDATE ON FEBRUARY 25th,,
Todays weight is ;
170.4 - 9 pounds in the past 3 months
I had to really look for pictures of me
I am about 230 in this one
My (dream ) goal weight is 149
but I will be SUPER DUPER happy with 159
This picture is of me and some of my brothers and sisters taken about 10 years ago.
I am on the far right .I am about 165 in this picture .
I am about done with maintenance Soon I am going into a deficit to lose the remaining 30pounds
6./24/12 = 193.0 - 2.8
6/25/12 = 192.6- .04 ..... I am down 40 pounds since Jan
7/8/12= 191.0 - 1.6
7/17/12= 189.8- 1.2 FINALLY under 190 that seemed to take FOREVER
7/24/12= 187.8 - 2.0
8/2/12 = 186.6 - 1.2
8/12/12 = 188. = + 1.2
9/15/12 = 182.4 = 5.6 since I last posted/3/12
9/15/12 = 182.4 "Officially down 50 pounds since Jan 2012,,,, down 74 pounds from top weight
9/24/12= 181.0 - 1.4 down 75 pounds from top weight of 256
9/30/12= 180.0 -1.0
10/17/12= 179.0 - 1.0
I am finding my self going closer and closer to vegetarian again . That makes me happy ( for many reasons) I am not saying I will not eat meat again, If I want meat with a meal I will have it . But more and more I find my self wanting/ eating meat less and less.
11/8/12 179.4 I have maintained pretty well for the past month. Hoping to start to lose again soon. I would like to lose another 20 to 25 pounds ,, but something tells me this last 20-25 pounds is going to be very very slow to go .
UPDATE ON FEBRUARY 25th,,
Todays weight is ;
170.4 - 9 pounds in the past 3 months
I had to really look for pictures of me
My (dream ) goal weight is 149
but I will be SUPER DUPER happy with 159
This picture is of me and some of my brothers and sisters taken about 10 years ago.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Sunday catch up
Time to catch up ,
This past week has been better than the week before but still kinda hit and miss.
Good news is I am back to working out 5 days a week.
Not so good new, my diet has not been as good as it should be.
I feel that I am getting closer to being able to make that commitment to the next 25 pounds. It feels different this time. As if I am more aware of the process of making the commitment needed to do this. Feels right :)
This past week has been better than the week before but still kinda hit and miss.
Good news is I am back to working out 5 days a week.
Not so good new, my diet has not been as good as it should be.
I feel that I am getting closer to being able to make that commitment to the next 25 pounds. It feels different this time. As if I am more aware of the process of making the commitment needed to do this. Feels right :)
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Accountability
Accountability
One week off turned into 2 weeks off. Mentally and emotionally I am having a very difficult time getting back to it.
No weight gain though that is good.
I still have 45 pounds to lose and I need to get my head back in the game .
One week off turned into 2 weeks off. Mentally and emotionally I am having a very difficult time getting back to it.
No weight gain though that is good.
I still have 45 pounds to lose and I need to get my head back in the game .
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Accountability
Accountability
Thursday 4/26 thur and including Sunday 4/29
My diet was nonexistent ( I ate what ever I wanted ) exercise nonexistent did not exercise at all, H2O yeah right .
I took my food reaction and my trainer being out of town for a week to mean I could take a week off from exercise and dieting.
No excuses ,I messed up ,big time. It happens ,it is done , over . While I am sure the scale will reflect it tomorrow for my weight in ,it is what it is. Time to move onward .Time to get back on track .
I have been working part 30 hours a week and was considering quitting my current job. I am not happy there. The stress is making me nuts. I have started to update my resume, then last week the supervisor comes up to me and says" Do you still want the position you put in for??? Now you have to understand that I applied for this position months ago and had almost forgotten about it . I just kind of looked at her and said "sure ".
So I am back to full time starting this week and starting to train for my new position . I am hoping it will work out because honestly I can not handle much more stress from this employer .
I hope every one has a great week.
Thursday 4/26 thur and including Sunday 4/29
My diet was nonexistent ( I ate what ever I wanted ) exercise nonexistent did not exercise at all, H2O yeah right .
I took my food reaction and my trainer being out of town for a week to mean I could take a week off from exercise and dieting.
No excuses ,I messed up ,big time. It happens ,it is done , over . While I am sure the scale will reflect it tomorrow for my weight in ,it is what it is. Time to move onward .Time to get back on track .
I have been working part 30 hours a week and was considering quitting my current job. I am not happy there. The stress is making me nuts. I have started to update my resume, then last week the supervisor comes up to me and says" Do you still want the position you put in for??? Now you have to understand that I applied for this position months ago and had almost forgotten about it . I just kind of looked at her and said "sure ".
So I am back to full time starting this week and starting to train for my new position . I am hoping it will work out because honestly I can not handle much more stress from this employer .
I hope every one has a great week.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Daily
Daily accountability
4/23,, diet 4.8 out of 5,, exercise circuit training, treadmill and walking ,, steps 13459,, H2O 64 ozs
On Monday I ate something that did not agree with me. Celiacs strikes again :( I have not had this strong of a reaction in almost 8 weeks.
Tuesday 4/24 ,I was down sick in bed most of the day and night.
My diet was nonexistent , exercise none, lots of liquid but I did not count .
Wednesday 4/25
Diet , I am eating better today but still totally off plan,, exercise none,, liquids ok but still not counting.
The pain is almost tolerable and should pass by tomorrow.
I am taking a rest week from weight training , I am hoping to have my strength back(from my reaction ) by tomorrow but I think I will wait until Friday before I try to get some miles on the treadmill .
There are days when I live well with my disease .Then there are days like Tuesday and today where I feel like the disease is winning. I feel like I am losing my ability to function again . Years of not being able to function are not that far in the past . I still remember them well. I refuse to go back there again.
Tomorrow WILL be a better day.
4/23,, diet 4.8 out of 5,, exercise circuit training, treadmill and walking ,, steps 13459,, H2O 64 ozs
On Monday I ate something that did not agree with me. Celiacs strikes again :( I have not had this strong of a reaction in almost 8 weeks.
Tuesday 4/24 ,I was down sick in bed most of the day and night.
My diet was nonexistent , exercise none, lots of liquid but I did not count .
Wednesday 4/25
Diet , I am eating better today but still totally off plan,, exercise none,, liquids ok but still not counting.
The pain is almost tolerable and should pass by tomorrow.
I am taking a rest week from weight training , I am hoping to have my strength back(from my reaction ) by tomorrow but I think I will wait until Friday before I try to get some miles on the treadmill .
There are days when I live well with my disease .Then there are days like Tuesday and today where I feel like the disease is winning. I feel like I am losing my ability to function again . Years of not being able to function are not that far in the past . I still remember them well. I refuse to go back there again.
Tomorrow WILL be a better day.
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Daily 4/21 and 4/22
4/21
Diet 4.9 of 5,, exercise treadmill and walking ,, steps 14205 ,,H2O 56 oz
4/22
Diet 4.5 of 5,, exercise treadmill and walking,, steps 14134 ,, H2O 68 ozs
Diet 4.9 of 5,, exercise treadmill and walking ,, steps 14205 ,,H2O 56 oz
4/22
Diet 4.5 of 5,, exercise treadmill and walking,, steps 14134 ,, H2O 68 ozs
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Daily 4/20
"Officially " in one-derland :)
198.4 :)
Daily accountability 4/20
Diet 5 of 5 ,, exercise circuit training , treadmill and walking ,, steps 20584,, H2O 68 ozs
198.4 :)
Daily accountability 4/20
Diet 5 of 5 ,, exercise circuit training , treadmill and walking ,, steps 20584,, H2O 68 ozs
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Daily 4/19
Daily accountability is becoming every couple days accountability ,lol
The past two mornings when I got on the scale it said 200.0,, BOTH days !!!are you kidding me .!! My weight is NEVER the same two days in a row.. whatever,,,,,,,My official weigh in is tomorrow Hoping the weight in under the 200 mark.
4/17
Diet 4.8 of 5, exercise circuit training ,treadmill and walking ,, steps 13080,, H2O 54 oz
4/18
Diet 4.9 of 5,, exercise Rest day,, did not count steps,, H2O bad really bad :(
4/19
Diet 5 of 5,, exercise circuit training ,treadmill and walking,, 20057 steps,, H2O 64 ozs
Dinner tonight was:
1 tsp(s) oil - olive
1.5 chicken breast(s) (1 breast is 4 oz)
1 carrots - large
3/4 oz mushrooms
2.6 oz broccoli - fresh
1/4 pepper(s) - bell (green - medium)
1/2 cup(s) bean sprouts
2 oz cabbage - shredded
2 tbsp(s) sauce - soy ( I omitted the soy sauce , I am intolerant of soy )
1.7 oz rice - brown (dry)
Directions:
1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Sauté sliced chicken breast.
2. Add in a selection of your favorite vegetables, stir-frying long-cooking ones first like carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, and bell peppers. Add any quick-cooking vegetables like bean sprouts and cabbage.
3. Cook brown rice according to package directions.
4. Season mixture with soy sauce and serve over brown rice.
5. Tips:
1.7 oz dry = 1/4 cup dry = 3/4 cup cooked brown rice
1 whole = 1/2 cup carrots
2 oz = 1 cup shredded cabbage
1/4 whole = 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
2.6 oz = 1 cup broccoli
3/4 oz = 1/4 cup mushrooms
The past two mornings when I got on the scale it said 200.0,, BOTH days !!!are you kidding me .!! My weight is NEVER the same two days in a row.. whatever,,,,,,,My official weigh in is tomorrow Hoping the weight in under the 200 mark.
4/17
Diet 4.8 of 5, exercise circuit training ,treadmill and walking ,, steps 13080,, H2O 54 oz
4/18
Diet 4.9 of 5,, exercise Rest day,, did not count steps,, H2O bad really bad :(
4/19
Diet 5 of 5,, exercise circuit training ,treadmill and walking,, 20057 steps,, H2O 64 ozs
Dinner tonight was:
Chicken & Vegetable Stir Fry
Ingredients:1 tsp(s) oil - olive
1.5 chicken breast(s) (1 breast is 4 oz)
1 carrots - large
3/4 oz mushrooms
2.6 oz broccoli - fresh
1/4 pepper(s) - bell (green - medium)
1/2 cup(s) bean sprouts
2 oz cabbage - shredded
2 tbsp(s) sauce - soy ( I omitted the soy sauce , I am intolerant of soy )
1.7 oz rice - brown (dry)
Directions:
1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Sauté sliced chicken breast.
2. Add in a selection of your favorite vegetables, stir-frying long-cooking ones first like carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, and bell peppers. Add any quick-cooking vegetables like bean sprouts and cabbage.
3. Cook brown rice according to package directions.
4. Season mixture with soy sauce and serve over brown rice.
5. Tips:
1.7 oz dry = 1/4 cup dry = 3/4 cup cooked brown rice
1 whole = 1/2 cup carrots
2 oz = 1 cup shredded cabbage
1/4 whole = 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
2.6 oz = 1 cup broccoli
3/4 oz = 1/4 cup mushrooms
Monday, April 16, 2012
Daily 4/15 and 4/16
Daily accountability
When I did not post yesterday 4/15 I should have known I was headed for trouble .
I have been EXTREMELY stressed at work for the past week or so. It finely came to a head today.I am still not sure how it is going to play out.
I either will be looking for a new job ( as in I may get fired ) or I will get a raise. How totally weird is that .?.? It is making me crazy :(
I will probably not know for sure until next week.
I did OK Sunday , My diet was 4.8 out of 5,, exercise treadmill and walking ,, steps 12777,, H2O could have been better 54 ozs.
Exercise today was circuit training ,treadmill and walking ,, steps 16826,, H2O intake was not so good 42 ozs.
I did OK with my diet today until I got home from work. I was a bit hungry but the snack I had planned should have been enough .But I must say that peanut butter and jelly sandwich and glass of milk tasted good .Instead of having another one I decided to post to my blog.
I have always reacted to stress by overeating (stuffing those feelings) I just plain don't know what else to do with that intense stress .The exercise helps. At one point it was so bad at work that I hung up on someone I was talking to on the phone, left my desk and went up to the gym ( 2 floors above my office) and got on the treadmill for half an hour. I felt a little more in control of my feeling when I got done .
But I still over ate because of the stress when I got home .
Now I am going to have a cup of unsweetened tea ,then I am going to try to sleep. Tomorrow with be a better day .
When I did not post yesterday 4/15 I should have known I was headed for trouble .
I have been EXTREMELY stressed at work for the past week or so. It finely came to a head today.I am still not sure how it is going to play out.
I either will be looking for a new job ( as in I may get fired ) or I will get a raise. How totally weird is that .?.? It is making me crazy :(
I will probably not know for sure until next week.
I did OK Sunday , My diet was 4.8 out of 5,, exercise treadmill and walking ,, steps 12777,, H2O could have been better 54 ozs.
Exercise today was circuit training ,treadmill and walking ,, steps 16826,, H2O intake was not so good 42 ozs.
I did OK with my diet today until I got home from work. I was a bit hungry but the snack I had planned should have been enough .But I must say that peanut butter and jelly sandwich and glass of milk tasted good .Instead of having another one I decided to post to my blog.
I have always reacted to stress by overeating (stuffing those feelings) I just plain don't know what else to do with that intense stress .The exercise helps. At one point it was so bad at work that I hung up on someone I was talking to on the phone, left my desk and went up to the gym ( 2 floors above my office) and got on the treadmill for half an hour. I felt a little more in control of my feeling when I got done .
But I still over ate because of the stress when I got home .
Now I am going to have a cup of unsweetened tea ,then I am going to try to sleep. Tomorrow with be a better day .
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Daily 4/14
Daily accountability
Diet 4.5 out of 5 ( had extra snack again today) Exercise rest day some walking ,,, steps 11427,, H2O 68 ozs
menu
breakfast oatmeal with blueberries and 2 poached eggs
lunch turkey sandwich
snack yogurt
snack peanut butter toast
dinner beef tacos
snack yogurt
I really to cut out the extra snacks ,, even if they are healthy snack to many is not a good thing.
Diet 4.5 out of 5 ( had extra snack again today) Exercise rest day some walking ,,, steps 11427,, H2O 68 ozs
menu
breakfast oatmeal with blueberries and 2 poached eggs
lunch turkey sandwich
snack yogurt
snack peanut butter toast
dinner beef tacos
snack yogurt
I really to cut out the extra snacks ,, even if they are healthy snack to many is not a good thing.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Monthly weigh, measure and fat %
I started working with a Registered Dietitian in March. I will be following the food plan she set up for me for 3 months
My trainer will do a monthly weigh, measure and fat % while I am on the program.
In the past 30 days :
I have lost 11 pounds
My body fat percent has dropped 1.80 percent . This equals approximately 9.50 pounds of body fat. I have done very well at losing fat instead of muscle. One of my goals is to maintain as much muscle as I can during my fat loss .
I have lost 11 inches over all .
Overall I am happy with my results but honestly I was hoping to get under 200 this week. That did not happen . Next week though is a DEFINITE possibility :)
Diet 4 out of 5 ( had extra snack today ) exercise circuit training and walking ,, steps 15998,, H2O not good 32 ozs
menu
breakfast protein shake
snack yogurt
lunch turkey sandwich
snack peanut butter toast
dinner chicken and cheese enchiladas ( one of my favorite meals on this plan )
extra snack peanut butter toast
My trainer will do a monthly weigh, measure and fat % while I am on the program.
In the past 30 days :
I have lost 11 pounds
My body fat percent has dropped 1.80 percent . This equals approximately 9.50 pounds of body fat. I have done very well at losing fat instead of muscle. One of my goals is to maintain as much muscle as I can during my fat loss .
I have lost 11 inches over all .
Overall I am happy with my results but honestly I was hoping to get under 200 this week. That did not happen . Next week though is a DEFINITE possibility :)
Diet 4 out of 5 ( had extra snack today ) exercise circuit training and walking ,, steps 15998,, H2O not good 32 ozs
menu
breakfast protein shake
snack yogurt
lunch turkey sandwich
snack peanut butter toast
dinner chicken and cheese enchiladas ( one of my favorite meals on this plan )
extra snack peanut butter toast
Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas w/ Tomatillo Salsa & Sour Cream
Ingredients:
1 chicken breast(s) (1 breast is 4 oz)
1/4 onion(s) - medium
1/2 oz spinach leaves - fresh
2 tortilla(s) - corn
1/4 cup(s) salsa - tomatillo ( used closer to 1/2 cup)
2 oz cheese - mozzarella (light, grated)
2 tbsp(s) cream - sour (light)
Directions:
1. Cook chicken breast and shred. Dice onions and sauté with spinach leaves.
2. Fill 2 corn tortillas with cooked and shredded chicken breast and cooked vegetables such as sautéed onions and spinach. Roll to enclose, and place in a casserole dish.
3. Top with tomatillo salsa and shredded mozzarella cheese.
4. Bake at 350°F until the cheese is melted.
5. Garnish with sour cream.
6. Tips:
2 oz = 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/4 whole = 1/4 cups chopped onion
1 chicken breast(s) (1 breast is 4 oz)
1/4 onion(s) - medium
1/2 oz spinach leaves - fresh
2 tortilla(s) - corn
1/4 cup(s) salsa - tomatillo ( used closer to 1/2 cup)
2 oz cheese - mozzarella (light, grated)
2 tbsp(s) cream - sour (light)
Directions:
1. Cook chicken breast and shred. Dice onions and sauté with spinach leaves.
2. Fill 2 corn tortillas with cooked and shredded chicken breast and cooked vegetables such as sautéed onions and spinach. Roll to enclose, and place in a casserole dish.
3. Top with tomatillo salsa and shredded mozzarella cheese.
4. Bake at 350°F until the cheese is melted.
5. Garnish with sour cream.
6. Tips:
2 oz = 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/4 whole = 1/4 cups chopped onion
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Daily 4/12
Daily accountability
I am officially at 30 pounds down since New Years :) I am doing a weigh in, measure and fat percent tomorrow. I will post the results . I am looking forward to it . My trainer was encouraging me to try to break in to one-derland this week but I think next week looks better for that to happen .
Diet 4 .8 of 5 ,, exercise circuit training and walking ,, steps 20186 , I had my granddaughters for a couple hours today and we went walking so my steps are GREAT today :) H2O not so great only about 40 ozs.
Menu
Breakfast sausage on dry toast and half an orange
lunch grilled ham and cheese sandwich
snack yogurt
snack protien shake
dinner baked fish and broccoli
I am officially at 30 pounds down since New Years :) I am doing a weigh in, measure and fat percent tomorrow. I will post the results . I am looking forward to it . My trainer was encouraging me to try to break in to one-derland this week but I think next week looks better for that to happen .
Diet 4 .8 of 5 ,, exercise circuit training and walking ,, steps 20186 , I had my granddaughters for a couple hours today and we went walking so my steps are GREAT today :) H2O not so great only about 40 ozs.
Menu
Breakfast sausage on dry toast and half an orange
lunch grilled ham and cheese sandwich
snack yogurt
snack protien shake
dinner baked fish and broccoli
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Daily 4/11
Daily accountability
Taco salad
Ingredients:
3 cup(s) lettuce - Romaine
3 oz beef - ground - 95% lean
2 tsp(s) seasoning - taco
1/4 cup(s) beans - black (cooked)
1/2 tomato(es) - medium
1 1/2 oz corn
1/8 onion(s) - medium
1 oz cheese - Cheddar (low fat, shredded/grated)
salsa
2 tbsp(s) salad dressing - light
Directions:
1. In a pan over medium heat, brown ground beef. Drain fat. Stir in taco seasoning.
2. Dice tomato and mince onion.
3. Top Romaine lettuce with ground beef, black beans, tomato, corn, onion, and shredded cheese. Dress with salsa or light dressing.
4. Tips:
1 oz = 1/4 cup shredded low fat Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 oz = 1/4 cup corn
1/8 whole = 2 tbsp chopped onion
1/6 package = 2 tsp taco seasoning
Diet
5 out of 5, Exercise treadmill ,, steps 9784,, H2O 40 ozs not a good day for my water intake,
menu
breakfast sausage on dry toast and half an orange - I really need to find something else to have for breakfast
snack yogurt and almonds
lunch turkey sandwich
snack protein shake
dinner taco salad
Taco salad
Ingredients:
3 cup(s) lettuce - Romaine
3 oz beef - ground - 95% lean
2 tsp(s) seasoning - taco
1/4 cup(s) beans - black (cooked)
1/2 tomato(es) - medium
1 1/2 oz corn
1/8 onion(s) - medium
1 oz cheese - Cheddar (low fat, shredded/grated)
salsa
2 tbsp(s) salad dressing - light
Directions:
1. In a pan over medium heat, brown ground beef. Drain fat. Stir in taco seasoning.
2. Dice tomato and mince onion.
3. Top Romaine lettuce with ground beef, black beans, tomato, corn, onion, and shredded cheese. Dress with salsa or light dressing.
4. Tips:
1 oz = 1/4 cup shredded low fat Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 oz = 1/4 cup corn
1/8 whole = 2 tbsp chopped onion
1/6 package = 2 tsp taco seasoning
Diet
5 out of 5, Exercise treadmill ,, steps 9784,, H2O 40 ozs not a good day for my water intake,
menu
breakfast sausage on dry toast and half an orange - I really need to find something else to have for breakfast
snack yogurt and almonds
lunch turkey sandwich
snack protein shake
dinner taco salad
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Daily 4/10
Chicken Pasta Primavera
Ingredients:
1 oz spaghetti - whole wheat (dry) ( I use gluten free pasta)
1/2 cup(s) sauce - tomato (meatless) ( I used spaghetti sauce already prepared )
1 1/4 chicken breast(s) (1 breast is 4 oz)( I used all ready prepared chicken breast)
3/4 cup(s) vegetables - mixed, fresh
1 oz cheese - Parmesan (grated)
2.6 oz broccoli - fresh
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place chicken in a lightly greased baking dish and bake for about 40 minutes or until cooked through.
2. Place a steamer insert in a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover and bring water to a boil. Place broccoli and other vegetables of your choice in steamer insert and cover. Steam for about 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Top whole wheat spaghetti with tomato sauce, chicken, and steamed veggies. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and enjoy.
4. Tips:
1 oz = 1/4 cup dry = 1/2 cup cooked whole wheat spaghetti
1 oz = 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2.6 oz = 1 cup fresh broccoli
1 oz spaghetti - whole wheat (dry) ( I use gluten free pasta)
1/2 cup(s) sauce - tomato (meatless) ( I used spaghetti sauce already prepared )
1 1/4 chicken breast(s) (1 breast is 4 oz)( I used all ready prepared chicken breast)
3/4 cup(s) vegetables - mixed, fresh
1 oz cheese - Parmesan (grated)
2.6 oz broccoli - fresh
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place chicken in a lightly greased baking dish and bake for about 40 minutes or until cooked through.
2. Place a steamer insert in a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover and bring water to a boil. Place broccoli and other vegetables of your choice in steamer insert and cover. Steam for about 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Top whole wheat spaghetti with tomato sauce, chicken, and steamed veggies. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and enjoy.
4. Tips:
1 oz = 1/4 cup dry = 1/2 cup cooked whole wheat spaghetti
1 oz = 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2.6 oz = 1 cup fresh broccoli
Daily accountability
Diet 5 of 5. Exercise treadmill, circuit training ,walking. Steps 15381. H2O 68ozs
menu
breakfast sausage on dry toast and half an orange
snack yogurt and almonds
lunch turkey sandwich
snack cottage cheese and grapes
dinner pasta primavera
Monday, April 9, 2012
Daily 4/9
Daily accountability
Diet 5 of 5,, Exercise treadmill ,circuit training and walking ,, steps 13975 , H2O 68 ozs
menu
Breakfast sausage on dry toast and half an orange
lunch turkey sandwich
snack yogurt
dinner chef salad
snack cheese and crackers
Diet 5 of 5,, Exercise treadmill ,circuit training and walking ,, steps 13975 , H2O 68 ozs
menu
Breakfast sausage on dry toast and half an orange
lunch turkey sandwich
snack yogurt
dinner chef salad
snack cheese and crackers
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Daily Easter Sunday 4/8/12
Daily accountability
Diet 5 out of 5, Exercise 30 min on treadmill and walking, steps 16914, H2o 72 ozs
menu
breakfast sausage on dry toast and half an orange
lunch turkey sandwich
snack yogurt
I know, I pretty much have the same most every day
snack protein shake
dinner beef tacos ( yes again ,lol)
I did not have a big Easter dinner today . My children all went to my youngest daughters home ( she lives about 5 hours away) for the weekend. I was not feeling good about my chances of staying on my plan if I went out of town ,so I volunteered to work today. Someone has to do it . Next year I will be in a better place to face a HUGE family dinner .
Diet 5 out of 5, Exercise 30 min on treadmill and walking, steps 16914, H2o 72 ozs
menu
breakfast sausage on dry toast and half an orange
lunch turkey sandwich
snack yogurt
I know, I pretty much have the same most every day
snack protein shake
dinner beef tacos ( yes again ,lol)
I did not have a big Easter dinner today . My children all went to my youngest daughters home ( she lives about 5 hours away) for the weekend. I was not feeling good about my chances of staying on my plan if I went out of town ,so I volunteered to work today. Someone has to do it . Next year I will be in a better place to face a HUGE family dinner .
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Daily 4/7
Daily accountability
Diet 4.5 out of 5. Exercise treadmill and walking ,steps 16267 H2O 54 ozs
menu
breakfast sausage on dry toast and half an orange
snack yogurt
lunch beef tacos
snack peanut butter on toast
dinner sweet potato chips, broccoli and cottage cheese ( in place of steak) . Beef steak was to be on the menu for dinner and I just could not handle any more meat protein today
Diet 4.5 out of 5. Exercise treadmill and walking ,steps 16267 H2O 54 ozs
menu
breakfast sausage on dry toast and half an orange
snack yogurt
lunch beef tacos
snack peanut butter on toast
dinner sweet potato chips, broccoli and cottage cheese ( in place of steak) . Beef steak was to be on the menu for dinner and I just could not handle any more meat protein today
The DREAD - MILL
I am not working today but I am on my way to my office gym to use the treadmill. My office is close to my home,only 3 blocks away ,and I will walk over and back . Have I mentioned how much I dislike the treadmill. IMMENSELY comes close to how much I dislike the treadmill .
My idea of cardio is a brisk walk around the block. My trainer suggested that maybe stepping it up a bit this week would be good. I am trying to break into one-derland.
SO I have ,for some reason, ( insanity comes to mind ) committed to 5 days of cardio on the treadmill( my trainers idea ) in the next 7 days . This is in addition to my normal work outs . I am sooooooooooo excited NOT.. BUT some times you have to come out of your comfort zone
My idea of cardio is a brisk walk around the block. My trainer suggested that maybe stepping it up a bit this week would be good. I am trying to break into one-derland.
SO I have ,for some reason, ( insanity comes to mind ) committed to 5 days of cardio on the treadmill( my trainers idea ) in the next 7 days . This is in addition to my normal work outs . I am sooooooooooo excited NOT.. BUT some times you have to come out of your comfort zone
Friday, April 6, 2012
Daily 4/6
Daily accountiliby
Fresh Fish Tacos
Ingredients:
1.5 mahi-mahi fillet(s) (1 filet is 4 oz)
1 tsp(s) oil - olive
1/4 tomato(es) - medium
1 jalapeno pepper(s)
1/8 onion(s) - medium
1 tbsp(s) cilantro - fresh
juice - lime
3 tortilla(s) - corn
Directions:
1. Brush mahi-mahi with olive oil. Grill or broil until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
2. Chop tomato and jalapeno. Mince onion and cilantro. Combine tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeno to taste.
3. Serve the fish on warm corn tortillas with the salsa.
Tips:
1/8 whole = 2 tbsp chopped onion
1/4 whole = 1/4 cup chopped tomato
1.5 mahi-mahi fillet(s) (1 filet is 4 oz)
1 tsp(s) oil - olive
1/4 tomato(es) - medium
1 jalapeno pepper(s)
1/8 onion(s) - medium
1 tbsp(s) cilantro - fresh
juice - lime
3 tortilla(s) - corn
Directions:
1. Brush mahi-mahi with olive oil. Grill or broil until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
2. Chop tomato and jalapeno. Mince onion and cilantro. Combine tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeno to taste.
3. Serve the fish on warm corn tortillas with the salsa.
Tips:
1/8 whole = 2 tbsp chopped onion
1/4 whole = 1/4 cup chopped tomato
Diet 4.8 out of 5 ( extra fruit again today , I hope this is not a pattern ) Exercise circuit training and walking, steps 12769, H2O 64 oz
menu
breakfast sausage on dry toast and an apple
snack yogurt
lunch turkey sandwich
snack protein shake
dinner fish tacos and grapes
I had the wrong day, I thought my weigh,measure ,fat percent was set for today . It was not ,it is next week.
I did get weighed and I am 'officially ' 4 pounds from one-derland . So this week seems like a good week to vamp up the cardio . As much as I hate the DRED-mill , I will be using the treadmill ( inaddtion to my normal workouts) to see if I can get under 200 by next friday .
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Daily 4/5
Daily accountability
Diet 4.8 out of 5 (had extra fruit today) Exercise circuit training and walking ,, steps 16997,H2O 52 oz
menu
breakfast sausage on dry toast and half an orange
snack yogurt
lunch veggie enchiladas (recipe below )
grapes after lunch
snack apple and peanut butter
dinner chicken & vegetable stir fry
Some of my meals are vegetarian . Before my diagnoses of celiacs I was vegan or vegetarian for most of my adult life. When I became ill , I was intolerant of many of the foods I had relied on for protein while vegan . I am able to tolerate most of them now (except gluten and soy ) My RD wants me to eat as much protein as I can but she also understands that large amounts of aminal protein is difficult for me so she did include quite a number of vegetarian meals in my menu plan.
I have been on my RD's menu plan for about thirty day so tomorrow my trainer is doing a weight, measure and the DREADED FAT PERCENT then will compare to last month . I am looking forward to it but at the same time I am a bit apprehensive .
****Edit to add **** I was wrong about the date for weight,measure and fat percent . It is not until next week.
Diet 4.8 out of 5 (had extra fruit today) Exercise circuit training and walking ,, steps 16997,H2O 52 oz
menu
breakfast sausage on dry toast and half an orange
snack yogurt
lunch veggie enchiladas (recipe below )
grapes after lunch
snack apple and peanut butter
dinner chicken & vegetable stir fry
Some of my meals are vegetarian . Before my diagnoses of celiacs I was vegan or vegetarian for most of my adult life. When I became ill , I was intolerant of many of the foods I had relied on for protein while vegan . I am able to tolerate most of them now (except gluten and soy ) My RD wants me to eat as much protein as I can but she also understands that large amounts of aminal protein is difficult for me so she did include quite a number of vegetarian meals in my menu plan.
Vegetable Enchiladas
Ingredients:
2 tortilla(s) - corn
1/2 cup(s) beans - pinto (cooked)
1/2 cup(s) salsa
2 oz cheese - Cheddar (low fat, shredded/grated)
2 tbsp(s) cream - sour (light)
1/4 oz spinach leaves - fresh
1/4 cup(s) onion(s) - medium
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Chop half onion. In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté onions and spinach.
2. Fill corn tortillas with pinto beans and sautéed vegetables. Roll to enclose, and place in a casserole dish. Top with salsa and shredded cheese. Bake at 350°F until cheese is melted. Garnish with sour cream.
3. Tip: 2 oz. shredded low fat Cheddar cheese is ½ cup.
2 tortilla(s) - corn
1/2 cup(s) beans - pinto (cooked)
1/2 cup(s) salsa
2 oz cheese - Cheddar (low fat, shredded/grated)
2 tbsp(s) cream - sour (light)
1/4 oz spinach leaves - fresh
1/4 cup(s) onion(s) - medium
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Chop half onion. In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté onions and spinach.
2. Fill corn tortillas with pinto beans and sautéed vegetables. Roll to enclose, and place in a casserole dish. Top with salsa and shredded cheese. Bake at 350°F until cheese is melted. Garnish with sour cream.
3. Tip: 2 oz. shredded low fat Cheddar cheese is ½ cup.
I have been on my RD's menu plan for about thirty day so tomorrow my trainer is doing a weight, measure and the DREADED FAT PERCENT then will compare to last month . I am looking forward to it but at the same time I am a bit apprehensive .
****Edit to add **** I was wrong about the date for weight,measure and fat percent . It is not until next week.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Daily 4/4
Daily accountability
Todays menu
breakfast sausage on dry toast and 1/2 an orange
lunch turkey sandwich
snack yogurt
Dinner chicken pasta primavera
snack cottage cheese and grapes
Diet 5 of 5 :) exercise walking , steps 12360,, H2O 72 oz
Todays menu
breakfast sausage on dry toast and 1/2 an orange
lunch turkey sandwich
snack yogurt
Dinner chicken pasta primavera
snack cottage cheese and grapes
Diet 5 of 5 :) exercise walking , steps 12360,, H2O 72 oz
Chicken Pasta Primavera
Ingredients:
1 oz spaghetti - whole wheat (dry) ( used gluten free of course)
1/2 cup(s) sauce - tomato (meatless)
1 1/4 chicken breast(s) (1 breast is 4 oz)
3/4 cup(s) vegetables - mixed, fresh
1 oz cheese - Parmesan (grated)
2.6 oz broccoli - fresh
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place chicken in a lightly greased baking dish and bake for about 40 minutes or until cooked through.
2. Place a steamer insert in a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover and bring water to a boil. Place broccoli and other vegetables of your choice in steamer insert and cover. Steam for about 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Top whole wheat spaghetti with tomato sauce, chicken, and steamed veggies. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and enjoy.
4. Tips:
1 oz = 1/4 cup dry = 1/2 cup cooked whole wheat spaghetti
1 oz = 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2.6 oz = 1 cup fresh broccoli
1 oz spaghetti - whole wheat (dry) ( used gluten free of course)
1/2 cup(s) sauce - tomato (meatless)
1 1/4 chicken breast(s) (1 breast is 4 oz)
3/4 cup(s) vegetables - mixed, fresh
1 oz cheese - Parmesan (grated)
2.6 oz broccoli - fresh
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place chicken in a lightly greased baking dish and bake for about 40 minutes or until cooked through.
2. Place a steamer insert in a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover and bring water to a boil. Place broccoli and other vegetables of your choice in steamer insert and cover. Steam for about 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Top whole wheat spaghetti with tomato sauce, chicken, and steamed veggies. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and enjoy.
4. Tips:
1 oz = 1/4 cup dry = 1/2 cup cooked whole wheat spaghetti
1 oz = 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2.6 oz = 1 cup fresh broccoli
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Daily 4/3
Daily accountability
Diet 4 out of 5 ( had an extra serving of yogurt ),, Exercise circuit training and walking,steps 14658,,
H2O 84 ozs
Today's menu
Breakfast, sausage on dry toast ,half an orange
Lunch, Grilled ham and cheese sandwich with a side of cottage cheese ( more protein at a setting than I am comfortable with so I had half at lunch and half a little later)This recipe is also from my RD .I was surprised how well it grilled up .
snack ,yogurt
Dinner Amys frozen dinner black bean tamale verde with broccoli and cauliflower on the side
snack peanut butter toast
Diet 4 out of 5 ( had an extra serving of yogurt ),, Exercise circuit training and walking,steps 14658,,
H2O 84 ozs
Today's menu
Breakfast, sausage on dry toast ,half an orange
Lunch, Grilled ham and cheese sandwich with a side of cottage cheese ( more protein at a setting than I am comfortable with so I had half at lunch and half a little later)This recipe is also from my RD .I was surprised how well it grilled up .
snack ,yogurt
Dinner Amys frozen dinner black bean tamale verde with broccoli and cauliflower on the side
snack peanut butter toast
Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich w/ Cottage Cheese
Ingredients:
2 slice(s) bread - whole wheat (I use gluten free bread of course )
4 oz ham - deli
1 oz cheese - Swiss (reduced fat)
1 tbsp(s) mustard - spicy
1/2 oz spinach leaves - fresh
4 oz cheese - cottage (1%)
Directions:
1. Warm skillet over medium heat on stovetop.
2. Assemble sandwich by spreading mustard on each side of bread. Place ham, cheese, and spinach leaves on one slice of bread and top with other slice of bread.
3. Spray pan with cooking spray. Heat sandwich on each side until both sides are browned and cheese is melted.
4. Enjoy sandwich with cottage cheese on the side.
2 slice(s) bread - whole wheat (I use gluten free bread of course )
4 oz ham - deli
1 oz cheese - Swiss (reduced fat)
1 tbsp(s) mustard - spicy
1/2 oz spinach leaves - fresh
4 oz cheese - cottage (1%)
Directions:
1. Warm skillet over medium heat on stovetop.
2. Assemble sandwich by spreading mustard on each side of bread. Place ham, cheese, and spinach leaves on one slice of bread and top with other slice of bread.
3. Spray pan with cooking spray. Heat sandwich on each side until both sides are browned and cheese is melted.
4. Enjoy sandwich with cottage cheese on the side.
I have a spray bottle for my olive oil so I use that instead of a cooking spray.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Daily 4/2
Daily accountability
Diet 5 of 5,, exercise circuit training and walking ,,steps 15498,, H2O 54 oz
I have to say that yesterday and today are the first days that I have been really REALLY hungry since starting my RD's menu plan ,I am not sure why .Maybe being over tired is effecting me .
menu
breakfast protein shake
snack yogurt
lunch turkey sandwich
snack peanut butter on toast
dinner taco salad
Diet 5 of 5,, exercise circuit training and walking ,,steps 15498,, H2O 54 oz
I have to say that yesterday and today are the first days that I have been really REALLY hungry since starting my RD's menu plan ,I am not sure why .Maybe being over tired is effecting me .
menu
breakfast protein shake
snack yogurt
lunch turkey sandwich
snack peanut butter on toast
dinner taco salad
Taco Salad
Ingredients:
3 cup(s) lettuce - Romaine
3 oz beef - ground - 95% lean
2 tsp(s) seasoning - taco
1/4 cup(s) beans - black (cooked)
1/2 tomato(es) - medium
1 1/2 oz corn
1/8 onion(s) - medium
1 oz cheese - Cheddar (low fat, shredded/grated)
salsa
2 tbsp(s) salad dressing - light
Directions:
1. In a pan over medium heat, brown ground beef. Drain fat. Stir in taco seasoning.
2. Dice tomato and mince onion.
3. Top Romaine lettuce with ground beef, black beans, tomato, corn, onion, and shredded cheese. Dress with salsa or light dressing.
4. Tips:
1 oz = 1/4 cup shredded low fat Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 oz = 1/4 cup corn
1/8 whole = 2 tbsp chopped onion
1/6 package = 2 tsp taco seasoning
3 cup(s) lettuce - Romaine
3 oz beef - ground - 95% lean
2 tsp(s) seasoning - taco
1/4 cup(s) beans - black (cooked)
1/2 tomato(es) - medium
1 1/2 oz corn
1/8 onion(s) - medium
1 oz cheese - Cheddar (low fat, shredded/grated)
salsa
2 tbsp(s) salad dressing - light
Directions:
1. In a pan over medium heat, brown ground beef. Drain fat. Stir in taco seasoning.
2. Dice tomato and mince onion.
3. Top Romaine lettuce with ground beef, black beans, tomato, corn, onion, and shredded cheese. Dress with salsa or light dressing.
4. Tips:
1 oz = 1/4 cup shredded low fat Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 oz = 1/4 cup corn
1/8 whole = 2 tbsp chopped onion
1/6 package = 2 tsp taco seasoning
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Daily 4/1
Daily accountability
Diet 5 or of 5 , even the frozen dinner is on the approved list from my RD,
exercise walking, H2O 64 oz,, steps 13251
menu
breakfast, dry toast , sausage and half an orange
lunch , turkey sandwich with a side of cottage cheese
snack , yogurt
snack, apple and peanut butter
dinner, Amy's@ enchilada verde ,, This is a frozen dinner,, one of the few I can eat because of my celiac's . I am working a lot of extra hours this week so Amy@ may be cooking dinner a couple of times this week . I am a little concerned that the extra sodium may push up the scale this week so I will "" water up"" ,lol
Diet 5 or of 5 , even the frozen dinner is on the approved list from my RD,
exercise walking, H2O 64 oz,, steps 13251
menu
breakfast, dry toast , sausage and half an orange
lunch , turkey sandwich with a side of cottage cheese
snack , yogurt
snack, apple and peanut butter
dinner, Amy's@ enchilada verde ,, This is a frozen dinner,, one of the few I can eat because of my celiac's . I am working a lot of extra hours this week so Amy@ may be cooking dinner a couple of times this week . I am a little concerned that the extra sodium may push up the scale this week so I will "" water up"" ,lol
Weigh in
My top weight was 256
I started tracking my weight again on
Dec 28 2011
12/28/11= 232.8 START WEIGHT
1/4/12= 227.2 -5.6
1/11/12= 225.8 -1.4
1/17/12= 221.4 -4.4
1/25/12= 218.4 - 3.0
2/1/12= 218.4 -0.0
2/8/12= 218.4 -0.0
2/15/12= 217.6 -0.8
2/22/12= 216.4 -1.4
2/29/12= 215.6 -0.8
3/7/12= 214.6 - 1
3/14/12= 211.6 -3
3/21/12= 209.6 -2
3/28/12= 207.0 -2.6
4/1/12= 205.6 - 1.4
4/12/12= 202.4 - 3.2 ... officially down 30 pounds
4/21/12= 198.4- 4.0 " officially"under 200 pounds
I had to really look for pictures of me
I am about 230 in this one
My (dream ) goal weight is 149
but I will be SUPER DUPER happy with 159
This picture is of me and some of my brothers and sisters taken about 10 years ago.
I am on the far right .I am about 165 in this picture .
I started tracking my weight again on
Dec 28 2011
12/28/11= 232.8 START WEIGHT
1/4/12= 227.2 -5.6
1/11/12= 225.8 -1.4
1/17/12= 221.4 -4.4
1/25/12= 218.4 - 3.0
2/1/12= 218.4 -0.0
2/8/12= 218.4 -0.0
2/15/12= 217.6 -0.8
2/22/12= 216.4 -1.4
2/29/12= 215.6 -0.8
3/7/12= 214.6 - 1
3/14/12= 211.6 -3
3/21/12= 209.6 -2
3/28/12= 207.0 -2.6
4/1/12= 205.6 - 1.4
4/12/12= 202.4 - 3.2 ... officially down 30 pounds
4/21/12= 198.4- 4.0 " officially"under 200 pounds
I had to really look for pictures of me
I am about 230 in this one
My (dream ) goal weight is 149
but I will be SUPER DUPER happy with 159
This picture is of me and some of my brothers and sisters taken about 10 years ago.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Accountability
Accountability
Diet 4.8 out of 5,, exercise none,, H2O 56 oz,, steps 11844
not the best day I have had but OK
menu
breakfast ,, sausage and dry toast with 1/2 an orange
snack,,yogurt
lunch,, Turkey sandwich
Dinner,, beef tacos
snack,, peanut butter toast
Diet 4.8 out of 5,, exercise none,, H2O 56 oz,, steps 11844
not the best day I have had but OK
menu
breakfast ,, sausage and dry toast with 1/2 an orange
snack,,yogurt
lunch,, Turkey sandwich
Dinner,, beef tacos
snack,, peanut butter toast
Friday, March 30, 2012
Accountability
Accountability
Tonight's Dinner recipe
Grilled Mahi-Mahi w/ Mango Salsa & Broccoli
Ingredients:
1.5 mahi-mahi fillet(s) (1 filet is 4 oz)
2.6 oz broccoli - fresh
1/4 avocado(s) - medium
1/2 tomato(es) - medium
1/2 mango(s) - medium
2 tbsp(s) cilantro - fresh
juice - lime
1 jalapeno pepper(s)
Directions:
1. Preheat grill to high heat. Cook mahi-mahi for about 35 minutes, or until flakes easily with a fork.
2. Place a steamer insert in a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover and bring water to a boil. Place broccoli in steamer insert and cover. Steam for about 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Chop avocado, tomato and mango. Mince cilantro. Stir together avocado, tomato, mango, cilantro, lime juice and jalapeno to taste.
4. Spoon the salsa over the mahi-mahi and serve with steamed broccoli on the side.
Tips:
2.6 oz = 1 cup fresh broccoli
1/2 whole - 1/2 cup chopped tomato
1.5 mahi-mahi fillet(s) (1 filet is 4 oz)
2.6 oz broccoli - fresh
1/4 avocado(s) - medium
1/2 tomato(es) - medium
1/2 mango(s) - medium
2 tbsp(s) cilantro - fresh
juice - lime
1 jalapeno pepper(s)
Directions:
1. Preheat grill to high heat. Cook mahi-mahi for about 35 minutes, or until flakes easily with a fork.
2. Place a steamer insert in a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover and bring water to a boil. Place broccoli in steamer insert and cover. Steam for about 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Chop avocado, tomato and mango. Mince cilantro. Stir together avocado, tomato, mango, cilantro, lime juice and jalapeno to taste.
4. Spoon the salsa over the mahi-mahi and serve with steamed broccoli on the side.
Tips:
2.6 oz = 1 cup fresh broccoli
1/2 whole - 1/2 cup chopped tomato
Diet 5 of 5 :) Exercise circuit training , H2O 62oz , steps 14733
menu
Breakfast, protein shake
Lunch, turkey sandwich ( my fave )
snack, yogurt
dinner ,grilled mahi-mahi
snack, peanut butter toast ( fast becoming another fave )
over all a good day
over all a good day
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Accountability
Recipe for tonight dinner
Lemon Garlic Pasta w/ Grilled Chicken & Green Beans
Ingredients:1 1/4 chicken breast(s) (1 breast is 4 oz)
1 cup(s) beans - green (fresh)
1.3 oz pasta - penne - whole wheat (dry) ( I used rice pasta because of my celiac's )
2 tsp(s) oil - olive
2 garlic clove(s)
1/4 tsp(s) pepper - red (flakes)
1/2 lemon(s)
2 tbsp(s) cheese - Parmesan (grated)
Directions:
1. Preheat grill to medium high. Grill chicken breast for 10-15 minutes on each side, or until chicken is cooked through.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain pasta.
3. Place a steamer insert in a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover and bring water to a boil. Place green beans in steamer insert and cover. Steam for about 5 minutes or until tender.
4. Mince garlic. Heat olive oil in a pan and add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. When fragrant, add cooked pasta and juice from half of a lemon. Toss to combine and garnish with Parmesan cheese. Serve with grilled chicken and steamed green beans.
5. Tip:
1.3 oz = 1/3 cup dry = 2/3 Cup cooked penne pasta.
This is another recipe from my RD, all her recipes for me are single servings. I used prepared lemon chicken in this recipe
Today's menu :
Breakfast ,2 poached eggs on 1 slice of dry toast ,orange
snack,yogurt
Lunch , grilled ham and cheese sandwich (made with no butter, will post recipe later )
Dinner, lemon chicken
snack, 1 slice of peanut butter toast
Diet 4.9 out of 5 today :) ,,, H2O 68 oz,, exercise circuit training ,, steps 12448..
I was tired today, stayed up waaaaaaay to late last night finishing a really good book.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Accountability
Accountability
Diet 4.9 out of 5 ,, I had fat free sour cream on my tacos at dinner or it would have been a 5 day.
My RD has me rating my eating on a 1 to 5 scale each day. 5 being that I followed her plan for me to the letter, 1 being did not follow it at all .
Exercise today is a rest day.
H2O 78 oz,,
Steps 12327 ,,I had to work to get my steps in today.
Menu for today was
protein shake for breakfast
yogurt for snack
Turkey sandwich with a side of cottage cheese for lunch
Tacos for dinner
orange and ham and cheese for snack ( later)
My RD 's recipe for tacos
This recipe is for a single serving , way to much protein at one setting for my taste but my RD wants me to up my protein intake
Diet 4.9 out of 5 ,, I had fat free sour cream on my tacos at dinner or it would have been a 5 day.
My RD has me rating my eating on a 1 to 5 scale each day. 5 being that I followed her plan for me to the letter, 1 being did not follow it at all .
Exercise today is a rest day.
H2O 78 oz,,
Steps 12327 ,,I had to work to get my steps in today.
Menu for today was
protein shake for breakfast
yogurt for snack
Turkey sandwich with a side of cottage cheese for lunch
Tacos for dinner
orange and ham and cheese for snack ( later)
My RD 's recipe for tacos
This recipe is for a single serving , way to much protein at one setting for my taste but my RD wants me to up my protein intake
Beef Tacos
Ingredients:
5 oz beef - ground - 95% lean
2 tsp(s) seasoning - taco
2 tortilla(s) - corn
1 cup(s) lettuce - shredded
1/4 tomato(es) - medium
1 oz cheese - Cheddar (low fat, shredded/grated)
Directions:
1. 1. In a pan over medium heat, brown ground beef. Drain fat. Add taco seasoning and stir.
2. Shred lettuce and chop tomato. Place ground beef in corn tortillas topped with shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, and cheese.
3. Tips:
1 oz = 1/4 cup shredded low fat Cheddar cheese
1/6 pkg = 2 tsp taco seasoning
1/4 whole = 1/4 cup chopped tomato
5 oz beef - ground - 95% lean
2 tsp(s) seasoning - taco
2 tortilla(s) - corn
1 cup(s) lettuce - shredded
1/4 tomato(es) - medium
1 oz cheese - Cheddar (low fat, shredded/grated)
Directions:
1. 1. In a pan over medium heat, brown ground beef. Drain fat. Add taco seasoning and stir.
2. Shred lettuce and chop tomato. Place ground beef in corn tortillas topped with shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, and cheese.
3. Tips:
1 oz = 1/4 cup shredded low fat Cheddar cheese
1/6 pkg = 2 tsp taco seasoning
1/4 whole = 1/4 cup chopped tomato
I added fat free sour cream , I also added peppers and onions ( free foods )when browning the beef
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Accountability
Tuesday March 27
As of this morning I have lost 25 pounds since Dec 28th 2011
Diet 4.8 out of 5 ,,exercise circuit training ,, steps 13488,, H2O 72oz
Accountability
Monday 3/26/12
Accountability
diet 4 .8 out of 5, water 70 oz , exercise circuit training , steps 12393
I did not want to move . I had done my first class of Zumba on Saturday and I was still TIRED from it.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Today I did not wanta
Today I did not wanta, I did not wanta get up but I did.
I did not wanta workout but I did.
I normally work out in the afternoons but today since I did not wanta I decided to go early and get it over with and I did. I had a great workout.
When I got home I did not wanta get my miles in but I did.
I went to the park and got my miles in and it was such a beautiful day .,In the 60's and sun shining I did extra .
When I got home I did not want to go anywhere else until I had to leave for work but I did.
My granddaughters messaged me and asked me to take them for a walk so I did. We walked to the park and had a great time playing and just plain having fun
Today I got a great workout in, my miles plus some extra and spent the afternoon walking and playing at the park with my granddaughters. Not to bad considering I did not wanta.
Today I did not wanta but I DID. :)
I did not wanta workout but I did.
I normally work out in the afternoons but today since I did not wanta I decided to go early and get it over with and I did. I had a great workout.
When I got home I did not wanta get my miles in but I did.
I went to the park and got my miles in and it was such a beautiful day .,In the 60's and sun shining I did extra .
When I got home I did not want to go anywhere else until I had to leave for work but I did.
My granddaughters messaged me and asked me to take them for a walk so I did. We walked to the park and had a great time playing and just plain having fun
Today I got a great workout in, my miles plus some extra and spent the afternoon walking and playing at the park with my granddaughters. Not to bad considering I did not wanta.
Today I did not wanta but I DID. :)
Monday, March 12, 2012
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Wonderful Wednesday
Wonderful Wednesday
I woke up this morning ...... that in its self makes for a wonderful day :)
I woke up this morning , the sun was shining .I truly do not remember the last day that I saw the sun shine.
It got up to 65* , considering 3 days ago it was 19* , that is a nice change.
I took a half day off work.With pay.
I went shopping and found some really cute shoes on sale so I treated my self. I was temped to do some clothes shopping but I have decided to wait a bit to see what changes as far as my size
.
I swung by the bank because there was something unusual with my checking account, I discovered that the IRS had blessed me with a refund. Now mind you I am not used to getting a refund, I usually owe so that refund is extra sweet.
The dog and I went to the park and had a nice walk. Then off to the doggie wash ,, he just lovvvveeesss that blow dryer ,lol.
I am deciding what is for dinner then I will get another walk in and then I am just going to set back and enjoy the rest of my day.
I hope every one had a WONDERFUL Wednesday :)
I woke up this morning ...... that in its self makes for a wonderful day :)
I woke up this morning , the sun was shining .I truly do not remember the last day that I saw the sun shine.
It got up to 65* , considering 3 days ago it was 19* , that is a nice change.
I took a half day off work.With pay.
I went shopping and found some really cute shoes on sale so I treated my self. I was temped to do some clothes shopping but I have decided to wait a bit to see what changes as far as my size
.
I swung by the bank because there was something unusual with my checking account, I discovered that the IRS had blessed me with a refund. Now mind you I am not used to getting a refund, I usually owe so that refund is extra sweet.
The dog and I went to the park and had a nice walk. Then off to the doggie wash ,, he just lovvvveeesss that blow dryer ,lol.
I am deciding what is for dinner then I will get another walk in and then I am just going to set back and enjoy the rest of my day.
I hope every one had a WONDERFUL Wednesday :)
Monday, March 5, 2012
More vegetables are you kidding me??
"More vegetables are you kidding me ??? I already struggle eating any and you want me to eat more !!!!!!"
I will leave out the expletives but probably not the best conversation I have had with my doc .
Am I the ONLY person on this planet that HATES vegetables???? not dislikes them, not does not care for them, HATES them.
I have tried and failed to incorporate them in to my food dishes ( hide them)
I have tried eating them raw only.
I have tried eating them cooked only.
I have seen people blog about great vegetable recipes ** shudders**
I just plain dont like them and I dont want to eat them!!!!!!
Ok I am done with my temper tramp tram now ** lower lip pout**
I will go try to figure out how to hide,,I mean,, incorporate more vegetables in to my diet .
I will leave out the expletives but probably not the best conversation I have had with my doc .
Am I the ONLY person on this planet that HATES vegetables???? not dislikes them, not does not care for them, HATES them.
I have tried and failed to incorporate them in to my food dishes ( hide them)
I have tried eating them raw only.
I have tried eating them cooked only.
I have seen people blog about great vegetable recipes ** shudders**
I just plain dont like them and I dont want to eat them!!!!!!
Ok I am done with my temper tramp tram now ** lower lip pout**
I will go try to figure out how to hide,,I mean,, incorporate more vegetables in to my diet .
Make a List Monday
I am "borrowing " this idea from a fellow blogger
Make a List Monday will focus on things you are most grateful for. Please feel free to post your Top Ten on your blog.
1. I am grateful my family and friends are safe and warm. The recent storms drive home the point of just how quickly it can change .
2.I am grateful I have a job. Many do not.
3.I am grateful I have a warm secure home. Many do not.
4. I am grateful I am not in debt. Monetarily I do not have much but what I have is mine. The bank or a credit card co. does not own it ,I do.
5.I am grateful for my grandchildren. They are my greatest joy.
My youngest granddaughter who is 6, walked in to my house Saturday and said " Grandma it has been forever , I have missed you'' and gave me a GIANT hug. She lives two houses away and I see her most every day :)
6. I am grateful for my fur babies . They love me unconditionally as I do them.
7. I am grateful that my body has not given up on me yet.
8.I am grateful that my body will forgive me the abuse( medical testing ,treatment,malnutrition ect...) it has suffered.
9. I am grateful that my body will recover and will be strong and healthy again.
10. I am grateful for my internet "friends"
I am not a shy person. I will walk up to any one and start a conversation. But I am not one to share much of my self with anyone, not even my family. Blogging and my internet "friends" makes it possible for me to share parts of my self that I would not be able to share in real life,person to person.
What are you grateful for today??
Make a List Monday will focus on things you are most grateful for. Please feel free to post your Top Ten on your blog.
1. I am grateful my family and friends are safe and warm. The recent storms drive home the point of just how quickly it can change .
2.I am grateful I have a job. Many do not.
3.I am grateful I have a warm secure home. Many do not.
4. I am grateful I am not in debt. Monetarily I do not have much but what I have is mine. The bank or a credit card co. does not own it ,I do.
5.I am grateful for my grandchildren. They are my greatest joy.
My youngest granddaughter who is 6, walked in to my house Saturday and said " Grandma it has been forever , I have missed you'' and gave me a GIANT hug. She lives two houses away and I see her most every day :)
6. I am grateful for my fur babies . They love me unconditionally as I do them.
7. I am grateful that my body has not given up on me yet.
8.I am grateful that my body will forgive me the abuse( medical testing ,treatment,malnutrition ect...) it has suffered.
9. I am grateful that my body will recover and will be strong and healthy again.
10. I am grateful for my internet "friends"
I am not a shy person. I will walk up to any one and start a conversation. But I am not one to share much of my self with anyone, not even my family. Blogging and my internet "friends" makes it possible for me to share parts of my self that I would not be able to share in real life,person to person.
What are you grateful for today??
Sunday, March 4, 2012
In like a lion out like a lamb
There is a saying about the month of March ;; if it comes in like a lion it goes out like a lamb.
Here in Northwestern PA. the weather tends to be intense this time of year. In the past 5 days we have had Thunderstorms ,Rain,Snow ,Intense winds,Ice ect. .
That is normal for this time of year. Thankfully we are a safe and sound in our warm homes.
Other parts of the country are not so lucky.
My heart aches for those who have lost friends and family with the recent storms .
Today I woke up feeling grateful .
Grateful that my family and friends are safe. Grateful that I have a roof over my head and a nice warm bed to wake up in.
Everyone stay safe and warm .
Here in Northwestern PA. the weather tends to be intense this time of year. In the past 5 days we have had Thunderstorms ,Rain,Snow ,Intense winds,Ice ect. .
That is normal for this time of year. Thankfully we are a safe and sound in our warm homes.
Other parts of the country are not so lucky.
My heart aches for those who have lost friends and family with the recent storms .
Today I woke up feeling grateful .
Grateful that my family and friends are safe. Grateful that I have a roof over my head and a nice warm bed to wake up in.
Everyone stay safe and warm .
Saturday, March 3, 2012
I am taking a 4 day weekend
I am taking a 4 day weekend.
My last night working 3rd shift was Thursday night. I came home Friday morning and took a short nap so I could make it thru until bedtime. A REGULAR bedtime :) I am off work for a few days so I can try to get my sleep pattern turned back around.
I feel very strongly that working 3rd shift hindered my weight loss efforts . So now that I am back on days, no more excuses.
I have started following the food plan my GI doc set up for me.
All I can say is that it is a REALLY good thing I trust this guy. I mean I want to call him and ask him if he is sure a human being can survive on such a small amount of food.
But I do trust him . He has gotten me thru 2 years of digestive and nutritional Hell . Also the fact that he is a slender man helps . There is nothing worse that a doctor telling you that you need to be on a diet / how to diet when he is setting there extremely over weight him self.
To be truthful the hunger is there but what is worse is I am at loss about what to do . Shopping for food,preparing meals,baking and eating have taken up so much of my time in the past.My head keeps thinking I need to make a meal or go to the store for something. But the reality is I do not. I have to make a pot of rice later ( stir fry for dinner) but thats it. I truly don't know what to do with my self today. Being tired and wanting to nap( I am used to sleeping this time of day) isn't helping either..
Maybe I will start some spring cleaning, then again maybe not ,lol
** edit to add**
I decided that after my walk I am going to do a little retail therapy. I need a new rice steamer ;)
My last night working 3rd shift was Thursday night. I came home Friday morning and took a short nap so I could make it thru until bedtime. A REGULAR bedtime :) I am off work for a few days so I can try to get my sleep pattern turned back around.
I feel very strongly that working 3rd shift hindered my weight loss efforts . So now that I am back on days, no more excuses.
I have started following the food plan my GI doc set up for me.
All I can say is that it is a REALLY good thing I trust this guy. I mean I want to call him and ask him if he is sure a human being can survive on such a small amount of food.
But I do trust him . He has gotten me thru 2 years of digestive and nutritional Hell . Also the fact that he is a slender man helps . There is nothing worse that a doctor telling you that you need to be on a diet / how to diet when he is setting there extremely over weight him self.
To be truthful the hunger is there but what is worse is I am at loss about what to do . Shopping for food,preparing meals,baking and eating have taken up so much of my time in the past.My head keeps thinking I need to make a meal or go to the store for something. But the reality is I do not. I have to make a pot of rice later ( stir fry for dinner) but thats it. I truly don't know what to do with my self today. Being tired and wanting to nap( I am used to sleeping this time of day) isn't helping either..
Maybe I will start some spring cleaning, then again maybe not ,lol
** edit to add**
I decided that after my walk I am going to do a little retail therapy. I need a new rice steamer ;)
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Thoughs for today
Life
places so many restrictions on us that we no longer live free willed.
It all starts at a young age when we are told to be quite, to behave, to
not make messes much more to stop being who we are. Eventually we build
walls to conform. The time is now, break free from the mold that holds
you captivate and controls you. Break free from what you were told to do
and how to be. Be who you are meant to be, BE FREE.
—
courage
self image
your excuse is invalid
Monday, February 27, 2012
5 Things I like about my self
Linda from Linda's Bandwidth issued a challenge to us all regarding our perceived self image.
So here's her mission if you choose to accept it – think of at least 5 things you like about yourself. If you're up to it post it on your blog.
So here's mine.
1. I am compassionate.
2. I am adventurous/ I love to travel .
3. I am honest.
4. I like my eyes, they are green and at times they are a beautiful emerald green
5. I like my height. I am 5'6" not to short, not to tall.
Thanks Linda for doing this.
So here's her mission if you choose to accept it – think of at least 5 things you like about yourself. If you're up to it post it on your blog.
So here's mine.
1. I am compassionate.
2. I am adventurous/ I love to travel .
3. I am honest.
4. I like my eyes, they are green and at times they are a beautiful emerald green
5. I like my height. I am 5'6" not to short, not to tall.
Thanks Linda for doing this.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Why do I eat?
Why do I eat??
When the idea to blog about this subject came to mind, I had some pretty firm ideas why I eat.
There is the physical need to eat to replenish the energy we expend.
There are also the emotional reasons,lonely,tired bored,angry,sad ect....
There are medical conditions to consider.
When I started to consider this post I was surprised to find that it is MUCH more complicated than that.
I had been at a reasonable weight until about 8 years ago . Not skinny ,not overweight but a reasonably healthy weight.
An abusive relationship, the resulting trust issues,the traumatic end of that abusive relationship while living 3000 mile from my adult children ,moving cross county,quitting smoking /drinking , celiac disease, my father illness and death , all have impacted my eating habits . To be honest being single for the past 8 years has had a huge effect on my eating habits.
I love food. I love everything about food ( except the fact to much makes me fat,lol)
I love shopping for food. Cooking food. Baking food. I love the taste and texture of food.I get great enjoyment out of food.
I eat for the joy of it. I eat to stuff my feelings, I eat because I am lonely ,happy,sad,overwhelmed ,because it is there ,because it is not there,or because it is _____day.
I have used food . I have abused food. Food has been my friend . Food has been my enemy.
Understanding my relationship with food is key for me learning to view food in a healthy way .
To be healthy and maintain a healthy weight, I must/I need / I will , learn to view food for what is really is: Sustenance for the body.
Food is NOT meant to be my best friend, my lover, my therapist, my pastime when I am bored .
Food IS meant to sustain a healthy body.
The fact that I must learn to view food only as sustenance for the body scares the HELL out of me.
I feel like I am losing my only support system .
That prospect is almost enough for me to say the hell with losing weight and getting healthy.
Almost enough for me to continue my sick relationship with food.
ALMOST, almost but not quite enough to make me give up.
Some where inside there is the strength to do this, there has to be,I just have to dig deep enough to find it .
Changing my relationship with food is the only way I will be able to reach and maintain a healthy weight.
Today I am truly not feeling up to the task, Thankfully tomorrow will come and I WILL be a bit stronger , and the day after that stronger still.
When the idea to blog about this subject came to mind, I had some pretty firm ideas why I eat.
There is the physical need to eat to replenish the energy we expend.
There are also the emotional reasons,lonely,tired bored,angry,sad ect....
There are medical conditions to consider.
When I started to consider this post I was surprised to find that it is MUCH more complicated than that.
I had been at a reasonable weight until about 8 years ago . Not skinny ,not overweight but a reasonably healthy weight.
An abusive relationship, the resulting trust issues,the traumatic end of that abusive relationship while living 3000 mile from my adult children ,moving cross county,quitting smoking /drinking , celiac disease, my father illness and death , all have impacted my eating habits . To be honest being single for the past 8 years has had a huge effect on my eating habits.
I love food. I love everything about food ( except the fact to much makes me fat,lol)
I love shopping for food. Cooking food. Baking food. I love the taste and texture of food.I get great enjoyment out of food.
I eat for the joy of it. I eat to stuff my feelings, I eat because I am lonely ,happy,sad,overwhelmed ,because it is there ,because it is not there,or because it is _____day.
I have used food . I have abused food. Food has been my friend . Food has been my enemy.
Understanding my relationship with food is key for me learning to view food in a healthy way .
To be healthy and maintain a healthy weight, I must/I need / I will , learn to view food for what is really is: Sustenance for the body.
Food is NOT meant to be my best friend, my lover, my therapist, my pastime when I am bored .
Food IS meant to sustain a healthy body.
The fact that I must learn to view food only as sustenance for the body scares the HELL out of me.
I feel like I am losing my only support system .
That prospect is almost enough for me to say the hell with losing weight and getting healthy.
Almost enough for me to continue my sick relationship with food.
ALMOST, almost but not quite enough to make me give up.
Some where inside there is the strength to do this, there has to be,I just have to dig deep enough to find it .
Changing my relationship with food is the only way I will be able to reach and maintain a healthy weight.
Today I am truly not feeling up to the task, Thankfully tomorrow will come and I WILL be a bit stronger , and the day after that stronger still.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Working 3rd shift
I am currently working 3rd shift. Well for the next 2 weeks anyway. I got the official word today that I am going back to working days.WOOO HOOO I am soooooooooooo excited :)
Some people do well and enjoy working 3rd shift. I apparently am not one of them .
About a year ago I was offered a position on 3rd shift. It came with a raise and more responsibility . After considering it ,I decided to take the position. I figured ,I live alone, no one else's schedule to consider, I never slept any way,lol ,why not.
Boy was I wrong!! I had no idea what sleep derivation was until working 3rd shift.
At first it was fine, I would work at night , sleep during the day and I still had my evenings .
I did alright for about the first 9 or 10 months. Then for some unknown reason, I started having trouble sleeping during the day, no matter how tired I was.
I tried all the tricks, Darking shades, fan for white noise, everything I could think of, but I still could not sleep more than 3 or 4 hours during the day :( But I could sleep 7 or 8 hours on my nights off and feel great .
Then about a month ago, a position on days came open, same pay ,same responsibilitys as my current position on 3rd. So I put in for it. I did not get it .
That made me realize how much I WANT BACK ON DAYS!!!
So after some heavy consideration ,I put in for another day position , lower pay,less responsibility but I get to sleep at night :)
So the first full week in March I am back to the land of the living , DAYTIME :) I am a HAPPY girl,poorer but HAPPIER :)
** as an after thought**
I have read that working nights can effect weight loss/gains , so I am wondering when I go back to working days and sleeping nights, how/if it will effect my weight loss efforts
Some people do well and enjoy working 3rd shift. I apparently am not one of them .
About a year ago I was offered a position on 3rd shift. It came with a raise and more responsibility . After considering it ,I decided to take the position. I figured ,I live alone, no one else's schedule to consider, I never slept any way,lol ,why not.
Boy was I wrong!! I had no idea what sleep derivation was until working 3rd shift.
At first it was fine, I would work at night , sleep during the day and I still had my evenings .
I did alright for about the first 9 or 10 months. Then for some unknown reason, I started having trouble sleeping during the day, no matter how tired I was.
I tried all the tricks, Darking shades, fan for white noise, everything I could think of, but I still could not sleep more than 3 or 4 hours during the day :( But I could sleep 7 or 8 hours on my nights off and feel great .
Then about a month ago, a position on days came open, same pay ,same responsibilitys as my current position on 3rd. So I put in for it. I did not get it .
That made me realize how much I WANT BACK ON DAYS!!!
So after some heavy consideration ,I put in for another day position , lower pay,less responsibility but I get to sleep at night :)
So the first full week in March I am back to the land of the living , DAYTIME :) I am a HAPPY girl,poorer but HAPPIER :)
** as an after thought**
I have read that working nights can effect weight loss/gains , so I am wondering when I go back to working days and sleeping nights, how/if it will effect my weight loss efforts
Friday, February 17, 2012
Celiac disease and other autoimmune diseases
Celiac disease and other autoimmune diseases .
After a lot of years of misdiagnosed and non diagnosed in 2011 I was "officially'' diagnosed with :
Hashimoto's thyroid disease
Celiac Disease
The first "sign " that I had celiac appear when I was 17. I developed a rash that I now know was Dermatitis Herpetiformis (DH for short) . DH is commonly referred to as celiac rash. If you have DH you have celiac.
I have some anger, most has dissipated But I still have some ;) , that I went undiagnosed for so many years.
The first time that I had DH was when I was 17 and I was not diagnosed until I was 54, PLEASE!!!!! I am soooooooooooooo NOT impressed with the medical community. That medical community treated/mistreated and misdiagnosed me for AT LEAST 35 years.
With each passing year undiagnosed more and more damage occurred to my body. Most of the damage will heal as my gut heals but some of the damage will be permanent .I have reduced renal function and liver damage that will probably be permanent . Because I am now gluten free I should be able , with care, to avoid further damage.
It took a GI doc that was trained outside of the US to recognize and diagnose me.
As I have a lot of emotions about my diagnosed and celiac , this post will probably be an ongoing project .
If you have any questions please feel free to ask
After a lot of years of misdiagnosed and non diagnosed in 2011 I was "officially'' diagnosed with :
Hashimoto's thyroid disease
Celiac Disease
The first "sign " that I had celiac appear when I was 17. I developed a rash that I now know was Dermatitis Herpetiformis (DH for short) . DH is commonly referred to as celiac rash. If you have DH you have celiac.
I have some anger, most has dissipated But I still have some ;) , that I went undiagnosed for so many years.
The first time that I had DH was when I was 17 and I was not diagnosed until I was 54, PLEASE!!!!! I am soooooooooooooo NOT impressed with the medical community. That medical community treated/mistreated and misdiagnosed me for AT LEAST 35 years.
With each passing year undiagnosed more and more damage occurred to my body. Most of the damage will heal as my gut heals but some of the damage will be permanent .I have reduced renal function and liver damage that will probably be permanent . Because I am now gluten free I should be able , with care, to avoid further damage.
It took a GI doc that was trained outside of the US to recognize and diagnose me.
As I have a lot of emotions about my diagnosed and celiac , this post will probably be an ongoing project .
If you have any questions please feel free to ask
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Fur babies
Gabe my 11 year old black lab
Toby my 4 year old male cat
Tasha my 5 year old female cat
Now you know where my user name ( Gabetoby) comes from
Exercise log for Feb.
Starting fresh with my blog on 2/15/2012
2/15 walk 1 mile
2/16 walk 2 miles
2/17 walk 2 miles
2/18 walk 2 miles
2/19 walk 2 miles
2/20 walk 1 mile out side ..19*f outside
2/21 0 :(
2/22 2 mile walk
2/23 2 mile walk
2/24 2 mile walk
2/25 0
2/26 2 mile walk
2/27 2 mile walk
2/28 0 sick
2/29 1 mile
2/15 walk 1 mile
2/16 walk 2 miles
2/17 walk 2 miles
2/18 walk 2 miles
2/19 walk 2 miles
2/20 walk 1 mile out side ..19*f outside
2/21 0 :(
2/22 2 mile walk
2/23 2 mile walk
2/24 2 mile walk
2/25 0
2/26 2 mile walk
2/27 2 mile walk
2/28 0 sick
2/29 1 mile
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