Alot going on today. We have an exchange student coming to live with us for the school year from August to June. Tomorrow we have the rep coming out to meet our family and of course tons of cleaning and tidying to be done before she arrives.
Cleaned most of the day but still wanted to fit my run in today. Ended up running in the rain. I was so ready for it, bring it on if you must. It was not going to stop me.
Had a glass of wine and a beer tonight. Thoroughly enjoyed it and stayed within my nutritional range, well ok my carbs were over by a little bit but hopefully the run will compensate for that...but until those beverages, I was perfect.
Nick and I prepared $40.00 worth of boneless, skinless chicken breast with a little olive oil and rosemary for the entire week, on the barbeque. I prepared and Nick barbequed. I had some of it for lunch with some asparagus, it was moist and delicious. Fresh Rosemary rocks.
Last night, went to the movies with Brooklin and some friends, ordered a small popcorn and a diet coke. Never done that before. I savoured it piece by piece and made it last till half way through the movie. Definately never done that before. That was a breakthrough.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Can I reach my goal by October 23rd?
Starting to question whether my goal weight of 145 is attainable by Oct. 23rd.
I have had a few moments of panic today wondering if I can make it in time...but I am telling myself what I tell members, all you can do is your personal best and your body will take care of the rest.
I just have to keep my nose to the grindstone and keep tracking my workouts and my meals.
Yesterday was a little bit of a setback because I did not track my day until I had already eaten my last meal of the day and to my shock and dismay, I went over in my calories and fat grams for the day. I learned from that mistake to always enter my foods into the Curves Complete meal planner before I eat them to be sure I can afford them in my daily plan.
I tracked every last bite before I ate them today!
I have had a few moments of panic today wondering if I can make it in time...but I am telling myself what I tell members, all you can do is your personal best and your body will take care of the rest.
I just have to keep my nose to the grindstone and keep tracking my workouts and my meals.
Yesterday was a little bit of a setback because I did not track my day until I had already eaten my last meal of the day and to my shock and dismay, I went over in my calories and fat grams for the day. I learned from that mistake to always enter my foods into the Curves Complete meal planner before I eat them to be sure I can afford them in my daily plan.
I tracked every last bite before I ate them today!
Monday, June 23, 2008
Back from Texas- Creative ordering
Wow, back from a business trip in Texas. Still managed to be down in weight after being away for a week... That was really hard to keep my focus while I was away. There were many tempting opportunities but I was able to resist chocolate mud pie brownie dessert and burgers and homemade fries and all sorts of mouthwatering foods.
But, I felt so proud of myself for the choices I made. Was out for dinner a few times while I was away...
One dinner I ordered grilled salmon with extra cooked veggies and a salad.
I ordered a huge salad with grilled chicken another night.
I ordered a veggie burger and had exta veggie toppings on it and feta cheese. I did not eat any of the bun. I had a salad on the side.
None of these dinners came with what I ordered on the side but it is amazing how helpful wait staff can be when you just ask for what you want.
I am so grateful I survived with a loss. I had no access to a computer while I was away so I could not keep track on my online weight loss program and I was in meetings for so many hours while I was away, I just had to do my best. I brought healthful snacks to much on during the meetings.
Exhausted, jet lag is setting in.
g'nite.
t
But, I felt so proud of myself for the choices I made. Was out for dinner a few times while I was away...
One dinner I ordered grilled salmon with extra cooked veggies and a salad.
I ordered a huge salad with grilled chicken another night.
I ordered a veggie burger and had exta veggie toppings on it and feta cheese. I did not eat any of the bun. I had a salad on the side.
None of these dinners came with what I ordered on the side but it is amazing how helpful wait staff can be when you just ask for what you want.
I am so grateful I survived with a loss. I had no access to a computer while I was away so I could not keep track on my online weight loss program and I was in meetings for so many hours while I was away, I just had to do my best. I brought healthful snacks to much on during the meetings.
Exhausted, jet lag is setting in.
g'nite.
t
Monday, June 16, 2008
PMS & bloated 4 miles out
PMS and water retention is not encouraging when you are trying to lose weight. I am still following and on track but still feeling like my stomach is sticking out 4 miles.
I am trying to drink tons of water to counteract the water retention. Crazy that if you have water retention, you should actually drink more water. Last thing that you would think that you want to do.
In the past, I would be craving major carbs due to this time of month, but the absence of carbs makes you not crave them. Halleleuia.
Thats a breakthrough for me...to not crave carbs. Normally I would be looking for chips or chocolate or something "unhealthy"
Something about feeling crampy and achey and bloated that makes you want to turn to comfort food....so the fact that I am not craving comfort food,,,,is fantastic!!!
I am trying to drink tons of water to counteract the water retention. Crazy that if you have water retention, you should actually drink more water. Last thing that you would think that you want to do.
In the past, I would be craving major carbs due to this time of month, but the absence of carbs makes you not crave them. Halleleuia.
Thats a breakthrough for me...to not crave carbs. Normally I would be looking for chips or chocolate or something "unhealthy"
Something about feeling crampy and achey and bloated that makes you want to turn to comfort food....so the fact that I am not craving comfort food,,,,is fantastic!!!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Drinking Water, Water , and more Water
In my quest to drink more water, I have tried some tricks that have worked.
For those of you who do not know, I STRUGGLE to get my water in every day. I worship people that LOVE water. I want to LOVE water...but I really dont. I have to pretend I do to my daughter and now she too is drinking more water.
So, here's what I have tried.
I have water in front of my nose at every moment of the day. I buy cases of water and I just dug out the water cooler from the spare room and cleaned it up. Now its in the kitchen where it should be and in my face. You can drink way more water out of a big glass than out of the tiny spout of a water bottle...so this is good.
But, I also have water bottles with me everywhere I go. When I am working out, I leave the cap off the water bottle, I save time unscrewing it and can just dive right in and start gulping. Nestle water may have a slightly higher sodium content than other water bottles but the bottle is really squishy so you can literally squish the water out and down your throat. Every stoplight, drink water. When you are stuck in traffic, rather than grip the steering wheel, drink water.
I am adding water to my protein shake. Sneaking water in whenever I can. It even helps to eat water-rich foods like celery and lettuce, hey there's water in there. If you have decaf tea or coffee they too count as water.
My Mom drinks two waters as soon as she wakes up, what a great idea.
Even soups made with a low sodium broth, there is more water.
My skin and hair are feeling a happy healthy differnce to what I am
doing.
Start out with 8 loose blue elastics on one wrist in the morning. As you drink 8 ounces, take off an elastic and switch it to the other wrist, when you have switched them all over to the other side, you can go to bed.
Ahhhhh, Good night
For those of you who do not know, I STRUGGLE to get my water in every day. I worship people that LOVE water. I want to LOVE water...but I really dont. I have to pretend I do to my daughter and now she too is drinking more water.
So, here's what I have tried.
I have water in front of my nose at every moment of the day. I buy cases of water and I just dug out the water cooler from the spare room and cleaned it up. Now its in the kitchen where it should be and in my face. You can drink way more water out of a big glass than out of the tiny spout of a water bottle...so this is good.
But, I also have water bottles with me everywhere I go. When I am working out, I leave the cap off the water bottle, I save time unscrewing it and can just dive right in and start gulping. Nestle water may have a slightly higher sodium content than other water bottles but the bottle is really squishy so you can literally squish the water out and down your throat. Every stoplight, drink water. When you are stuck in traffic, rather than grip the steering wheel, drink water.
I am adding water to my protein shake. Sneaking water in whenever I can. It even helps to eat water-rich foods like celery and lettuce, hey there's water in there. If you have decaf tea or coffee they too count as water.
My Mom drinks two waters as soon as she wakes up, what a great idea.
Even soups made with a low sodium broth, there is more water.
My skin and hair are feeling a happy healthy differnce to what I am
doing.
Start out with 8 loose blue elastics on one wrist in the morning. As you drink 8 ounces, take off an elastic and switch it to the other wrist, when you have switched them all over to the other side, you can go to bed.
Ahhhhh, Good night
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Balancing it all...Deciding you will do it!
Sometimes, balancing everything that you try to do seems impossible but somehow when you make a decision to do something you miraculously find the time.
What do I mean by that...I still have the same 24 hours that I always had and I still have just as many obligations and committments with running 3 Curves and a family, but somehow I am fitting it all in when a few short weeks ago I truly believed that I did not have time to workout or plan meals in advance or keep track of my nutritional needs. When you decide to and make that huge commitment, somehow the balancing act gets easier.
Just decide! And tell the people in your circle of influence that this you are going to do...they will support you. If they dont, come to Curves and we will be your support system. But seriously with everything I have on my plate, I could continue to make excuses why this is too hard, but that is not going to get me anywhere.... Deciding to do it and asking for support and guidance. If you do not have that in your life, seek it out...go to the professionals that can give it to you. Lets do it together. Remember this...If you continue to do what you have always done, you continue to get what you have always got, what changes are you willing to make. Start now! You CAN do it!
What do I mean by that...I still have the same 24 hours that I always had and I still have just as many obligations and committments with running 3 Curves and a family, but somehow I am fitting it all in when a few short weeks ago I truly believed that I did not have time to workout or plan meals in advance or keep track of my nutritional needs. When you decide to and make that huge commitment, somehow the balancing act gets easier.
Just decide! And tell the people in your circle of influence that this you are going to do...they will support you. If they dont, come to Curves and we will be your support system. But seriously with everything I have on my plate, I could continue to make excuses why this is too hard, but that is not going to get me anywhere.... Deciding to do it and asking for support and guidance. If you do not have that in your life, seek it out...go to the professionals that can give it to you. Lets do it together. Remember this...If you continue to do what you have always done, you continue to get what you have always got, what changes are you willing to make. Start now! You CAN do it!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
What am I eating?
I would like to thank everyone for being so wonderful. When you put yourself out there like this, you never know how people are going to react. I am so amazed and thrilled by all the positive feedback and support that everyone has showed me. I feel very blessed. The number one question that so many people are asking is ...what are you eating?
So, I decided to post on this blog today exactly what I ate today. EXACTLY!!
Breakfast:
1 glass of water
2 Curves multi-vitamins
Curves Cereal-1 cup
Skim milk- 1/2 cup
Banana 1/2 medium size
Egg Beaters egg subsitute 1/2 cup
1 oz. of light Maple Leaf cheddar cheese
Large Tim Hortons coffee with 1/2 of a cream and 1/2 of a sugar
Snack:
1 glass of water
1/8th of a cup of blanched almonds
1 container Danone activia yogurt
Lunch:
1 glass of water
6 oz. skinless chicken breast with fresh rosemary
1/2 cup of carrots
Snack:
1 glass of water
2 slices Wasa Multigrain crackers
4 oz. lean Deli turkey breast
small Tim Horton's coffee with 1/ 2 of a cream and 1/2 of a sugar
Dinner:
1 glass of water
2 Blue Water Salmon Grill fillets (Garlic butter)
huge garden salad with 1 TBLSP balsamic vinageretter dressing.
Grilled mushrooms 1/4 cup
Grilled cauliflower 1 1/2 cups
There is no deprivation whatsoever here. I am completely satisfied and feel energized and in control.
Oh, and it sure helps you stay motivated when your husband tells you that your legs are getting thinner. Bless his heart. Compliments make the journey even more enjoyable.
I am following the guidlines of the Curves Complete online weight loss program. Just google Curves Complete and you can check it out. If you would like to try a complimentary month, just let me know. I would be happy to provide you with a free 30 day voucher that you can try from the comfort of your home. I wish you all much success.
So, I decided to post on this blog today exactly what I ate today. EXACTLY!!
Breakfast:
1 glass of water
2 Curves multi-vitamins
Curves Cereal-1 cup
Skim milk- 1/2 cup
Banana 1/2 medium size
Egg Beaters egg subsitute 1/2 cup
1 oz. of light Maple Leaf cheddar cheese
Large Tim Hortons coffee with 1/2 of a cream and 1/2 of a sugar
Snack:
1 glass of water
1/8th of a cup of blanched almonds
1 container Danone activia yogurt
Lunch:
1 glass of water
6 oz. skinless chicken breast with fresh rosemary
1/2 cup of carrots
Snack:
1 glass of water
2 slices Wasa Multigrain crackers
4 oz. lean Deli turkey breast
small Tim Horton's coffee with 1/ 2 of a cream and 1/2 of a sugar
Dinner:
1 glass of water
2 Blue Water Salmon Grill fillets (Garlic butter)
huge garden salad with 1 TBLSP balsamic vinageretter dressing.
Grilled mushrooms 1/4 cup
Grilled cauliflower 1 1/2 cups
There is no deprivation whatsoever here. I am completely satisfied and feel energized and in control.
Oh, and it sure helps you stay motivated when your husband tells you that your legs are getting thinner. Bless his heart. Compliments make the journey even more enjoyable.
I am following the guidlines of the Curves Complete online weight loss program. Just google Curves Complete and you can check it out. If you would like to try a complimentary month, just let me know. I would be happy to provide you with a free 30 day voucher that you can try from the comfort of your home. I wish you all much success.
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