So, we got a snow storm overnight. I was really hoping for a good 8 inches-that would be enough to warrant not leaving my house in KY. We got 3-4 inches and the roads were passable by midday. But, I decided that I really needed a day at home and so I declared myself "snowed in". I don't regret it one bit!
This morning was an official weigh in morning. I was exactly the same as last week. Strange pattern going on, lose a decent amount, maintain, repeat. I do think that I had a little too much salt in my dinner last night and that contributed, because my weight was down a little later in the day, but it was the morning one that counts. I am finding myself struggling a little more now that I am a month into this gig. I was craving a DQ Blizzard today-I did not get one, but it was the first time that I really had a craving. I think part of it is due to not getting the exercise that I wanted to this week. I do believe that it goes hand in hand. When you can see on the treadmill how long it takes to burn 350 calories, you are FAR less likely to reach for those treats that will add 500+ calories to your intake. Not to say that they don't have their place. Treats do, but they do have to be part of a plan. I am still working on the plan part of this journey.
HEre is the diet for the day:
Breakfast: Oatmeal with Craisins and dried blueberries
Lunch: Lean Cuisine Philly Steak, Yoplait Lemon Torte.
Snack: CLIF Z-bar.
Dinner: Homemade meatloaf made with Laura's Lean Ground beef, mashed potatoes. All made by me and pretty darn good.
Dessert: Diet Hot Chocolate. 50 calories instead of a Blizzard at 580 calories for a SMALL! I think I made the right decision.
It is so amazing to me that I was surprised that I was gaining weight now that I am really paying attention to foods and their calories. Stuff adds up quickly!
Tomorrow is the last day of the month. With that, I will reflect on how the month overall has gone, what will change in February and what new area I will be trimming the fat in. I hope that you all can join me!
So, bring on 2010, the year of trimming the fat because I have determined that YOU CAN'T TUCK THE FAT IN!
Saturday, January 30, 2010
January 29th-time management
I definitely need to make better use of the 24 hours I have in a day. I am so jealous of those people that always seem so caught up on their to-do list and so together in every other aspect. I would love to feel that way-it is definitely the reason for this journey.
My to-do list is unbelievably long. I think I could spend a whole day on paperwork and maybe, just maybe be caught up. The house always needs work and there is my marriage and my kids to give time to. So, if you are one of those people who have it all together, please tell me how!
Here is the diet for the day:
Breakfast: Egg sandwich
Lunch: LATE lunch consisted of a chai and piece of reduced fat coffee cake.
Dinner: Chicken with kung Pao sauce, green beans. Delish!
I really needed to eat more fruit today, but the idea of a cold piece of fruit just hurt my teeth. It was so cold here today, I needed warm foods. Summertime will be a much easier time to get the fruits in, I think.
I was reminded yesterday that I am a bulk eater, so I need to work to continue to find those foods that I can eat A LOT of and not have a big caloric hit. If only I had a microwave in my car for my mid afternoon popcorn break...
This should be a good weekend. My mother's birthday is tomorrow and we are going over to my parents, but I have already asked my dad for the menu so that I can plan my day accordingly. I have NEVER done that before. Very empowering.
So, bring on 2010-the year of trimming the fat because I have determined that YOU CAN'T TUCK THE FAT IN!
My to-do list is unbelievably long. I think I could spend a whole day on paperwork and maybe, just maybe be caught up. The house always needs work and there is my marriage and my kids to give time to. So, if you are one of those people who have it all together, please tell me how!
Here is the diet for the day:
Breakfast: Egg sandwich
Lunch: LATE lunch consisted of a chai and piece of reduced fat coffee cake.
Dinner: Chicken with kung Pao sauce, green beans. Delish!
I really needed to eat more fruit today, but the idea of a cold piece of fruit just hurt my teeth. It was so cold here today, I needed warm foods. Summertime will be a much easier time to get the fruits in, I think.
I was reminded yesterday that I am a bulk eater, so I need to work to continue to find those foods that I can eat A LOT of and not have a big caloric hit. If only I had a microwave in my car for my mid afternoon popcorn break...
This should be a good weekend. My mother's birthday is tomorrow and we are going over to my parents, but I have already asked my dad for the menu so that I can plan my day accordingly. I have NEVER done that before. Very empowering.
So, bring on 2010-the year of trimming the fat because I have determined that YOU CAN'T TUCK THE FAT IN!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
January 28th-life gets in the way....
Ah, the best laid plans. I really wanted to get to the gym tonight, but again, it did not happen. I need to be better at time management to make all of this work. I got home at 5, Cameron had basketball practice so I was home with Luke, Clay and Cameron home at 6:30, dinner for all, baths and bed for the boys, Clay to grocery store, catch up with hubby on day's events and all of a sudden it is 9:00. HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN??? We are supposed to get snow tomorrow, so I think that the best route for me is to plan on getting back to the gym on Saturday or Sunday and starting over with this 5K challenge.
So, the diet for the past few days has been interesting. I have found myself struggling a little more to make good choices. I think that I still have not found the combo of carbs, protein and fats that work for my body to keep me full and also meet my nutritional needs. I really felt lightheaded today after lunch, but realized that I did not have much in the way of carbs, so maybe that was it? I tried some dinner mints and felt better. All in my head-maybe, but whatever works.
Here is the food intake:
Jan. 27th
Breakfast: Cottage Cheese and peaches.
Lunch: Falafel Sandwich, pita and hummus
Dinner:Homemade chicken and veggie soup, a few Club crackers.
Dessert: Diet Hot Chocolate.
Total Calories:1098 according to the website, but I don't believe it. I think the Falafel was more, so I think I am good for the day.
Jan. 28th:
Breakfast: Kashi cereal, skim milk
Lunch: McD's Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Snack: After dinner mints.
Dinner: Chili, Club Crackers
Dessert: Yogurt, diet hot chocolate
Total Calories: Around 1500? I am guessing because of the mints.
Man, I am keeping Swiss Miss in business or what? :)
I think that as I am on this journey and do a better job keeping my work day to work hours, the working out will come easier. Right now, I am still juggling.
So, bring on 2010, the year of trimming the fat because I have determined that YOU CAN'T TUCK THE FAT IN!
So, the diet for the past few days has been interesting. I have found myself struggling a little more to make good choices. I think that I still have not found the combo of carbs, protein and fats that work for my body to keep me full and also meet my nutritional needs. I really felt lightheaded today after lunch, but realized that I did not have much in the way of carbs, so maybe that was it? I tried some dinner mints and felt better. All in my head-maybe, but whatever works.
Here is the food intake:
Jan. 27th
Breakfast: Cottage Cheese and peaches.
Lunch: Falafel Sandwich, pita and hummus
Dinner:Homemade chicken and veggie soup, a few Club crackers.
Dessert: Diet Hot Chocolate.
Total Calories:1098 according to the website, but I don't believe it. I think the Falafel was more, so I think I am good for the day.
Jan. 28th:
Breakfast: Kashi cereal, skim milk
Lunch: McD's Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Snack: After dinner mints.
Dinner: Chili, Club Crackers
Dessert: Yogurt, diet hot chocolate
Total Calories: Around 1500? I am guessing because of the mints.
Man, I am keeping Swiss Miss in business or what? :)
I think that as I am on this journey and do a better job keeping my work day to work hours, the working out will come easier. Right now, I am still juggling.
So, bring on 2010, the year of trimming the fat because I have determined that YOU CAN'T TUCK THE FAT IN!
January 27th-state of Lauren address
I did not get to blogging last night because I was listening to our president give us the state of the union. I had to listen to it on the computer because Nancy Pelosi's eyes freak me out. I really think she has a screw loose, regardless of her political decisions.
So, in honor of Obama, I give you my State of Lauren Address:
Good evening everyone! I hope that you are as excited as I am to be on this journey. What was gained over time will not be lost overnight and we need to accept that. By making small changes everyday, we will reap big changes overtime. I need to make sure I focus on all areas of my well-being. This includes not only my physical health, but my emotional, mental and financial health. That is why this journey will not focus on one area of my well-being, but on how to make the whole system work better. I know that even if I fix one part, that the other parts will bring the fixed part back down. This journey will be taken in small steps. I began with my weight and health-focusing on eating better and exercising and making them both part of my routine. Next, I will focus on my mental health. This may take months, but I am willing to take it on. I have realized that having my house not the way I want it, not having the family time I need and not having the "me" time I need affect my mental health. So, that will be the next area. I think that by improving each area, I will reap benefits across the board. This will not be an easy journey, but I am sure that at the end I will say it was worth it. Good night and God Bless!
So, bring on 2010-the year of trimming the fat because I have determined that YOU CAN'T TUCK THE FAT IN!
Will post the food journal in the next day's journal. This "speech" deserved its own entry!
So, in honor of Obama, I give you my State of Lauren Address:
Good evening everyone! I hope that you are as excited as I am to be on this journey. What was gained over time will not be lost overnight and we need to accept that. By making small changes everyday, we will reap big changes overtime. I need to make sure I focus on all areas of my well-being. This includes not only my physical health, but my emotional, mental and financial health. That is why this journey will not focus on one area of my well-being, but on how to make the whole system work better. I know that even if I fix one part, that the other parts will bring the fixed part back down. This journey will be taken in small steps. I began with my weight and health-focusing on eating better and exercising and making them both part of my routine. Next, I will focus on my mental health. This may take months, but I am willing to take it on. I have realized that having my house not the way I want it, not having the family time I need and not having the "me" time I need affect my mental health. So, that will be the next area. I think that by improving each area, I will reap benefits across the board. This will not be an easy journey, but I am sure that at the end I will say it was worth it. Good night and God Bless!
So, bring on 2010-the year of trimming the fat because I have determined that YOU CAN'T TUCK THE FAT IN!
Will post the food journal in the next day's journal. This "speech" deserved its own entry!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
January 26th-overdone
So, today was a day of making some mistakes. First of all, I think in my mind, I thought that since I was under calories yesterday, I could splurge a little today. I don't think that that is how it works. Everyday should be a new start, don't you think? I guess the scale will tell me in the morning, but I would say that this journey has taught me another lesson!
Here is the diet for the day:
Breakfast: 2 sliced WW bread, PB.
Lunch: Lean Cuisine Southwest Panini, pretzel sticks, mini peppermint patty
Snack: Chai Latte. Ah, so good, but put me over the top for the day!
Dinner: Dinner out at Friday's. Had 1/2 Club and cup of tomato basil soup.
Dessert: Diet Hot Chocolate.
OK, so let's see-not enough fruits or veggies, splurge on the Chai and no workout. Need a do-over. Since that is not a possibility, I will take the lessons to heart and make better choices tomorrow.
So, bring on 2010-the year of trimming the fat because I have determined THAT YOU CAN'T TUCK THE FAT IN!
Here is the diet for the day:
Breakfast: 2 sliced WW bread, PB.
Lunch: Lean Cuisine Southwest Panini, pretzel sticks, mini peppermint patty
Snack: Chai Latte. Ah, so good, but put me over the top for the day!
Dinner: Dinner out at Friday's. Had 1/2 Club and cup of tomato basil soup.
Dessert: Diet Hot Chocolate.
OK, so let's see-not enough fruits or veggies, splurge on the Chai and no workout. Need a do-over. Since that is not a possibility, I will take the lessons to heart and make better choices tomorrow.
So, bring on 2010-the year of trimming the fat because I have determined THAT YOU CAN'T TUCK THE FAT IN!
January 25th-tennis anyone?
Monday nights are the night I have my tennis lesson. This Monday also happened to be billing night, so I did not get to my blog. I did still track my food though. I forgot to pack my lunch today, but managed to eat well on the road, which is a good thing. It is so EASY to munch mindlessly when you are driving.
Here is the intake for Monday:
Breakfast: 1 slice ww bread, PB
Lunch: Chick Fil A grilled chicken sandwich, fruit salad. I did not put the honey BBQ sauce on my sandwich today-60 calories for that packet. NOT worth it. I added regular mustard instead.
Dinner: Homemade Chili, TLC crackers
Dessert: Diet hot chocolate, pretzel sticks, mini peppermint patty
Total Calories: 1040.
I was under for my calories for the day, but I also was not hungry. I decided one day would not throw my metabolism that much, so I let it slide. The problem came today with that thinking. Have to read my next entry...
So, bring on 2010-the year of trimming the fat because I have determined that YOU CAN'T TUCK THE FAT IN!
Here is the intake for Monday:
Breakfast: 1 slice ww bread, PB
Lunch: Chick Fil A grilled chicken sandwich, fruit salad. I did not put the honey BBQ sauce on my sandwich today-60 calories for that packet. NOT worth it. I added regular mustard instead.
Dinner: Homemade Chili, TLC crackers
Dessert: Diet hot chocolate, pretzel sticks, mini peppermint patty
Total Calories: 1040.
I was under for my calories for the day, but I also was not hungry. I decided one day would not throw my metabolism that much, so I let it slide. The problem came today with that thinking. Have to read my next entry...
So, bring on 2010-the year of trimming the fat because I have determined that YOU CAN'T TUCK THE FAT IN!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
January 24th-attack of the pantry
I find it very hard to be at home. I tend to just wander into the kitchen and look around to see what I can eat. Not because I am hungry, but just because I am there. I have to work really hard to not eat then. This is probably one of those things that some of you can relate to and some of you are thinking what a wimp she is. So, I suppose you would say that I need to reach for healthy options when I wander in. The problem is that none of that stuff even sounds good at that moment in time. The best strategy for me is to wander right back out and find something to do.
Here is the diet for the day:
Breakfast: Go Lean Kashi bar.
Lunch: Tomato soup, salad, TLC crackers.
Snack: Pretzel Sticks, Hot Chocolate. Not at the same time...
Dinner: Crock Pot Chicken and Potatoes. We tried a new recipe. Won't be repeating it, but at least now we know.
Dessert: Hot Chocolate.
I have to give kudos to myself today though. Cameron came down from his rest time today and said his throat hurt. I offered to go get him a milkshake and Clay decided he wanted one too. I actually managed to walk into the ice cream store-have I ever told you how much I LOVE ice cream?-get the boys their treats and leave. All without even having a taster spoon!
I am ready to go this week. My cold is finally gone, I have the menu planned for the week and feel very much in control. Let's hope it all works out as I have it planned in my head, or at least is manageable when it changes!
So, bring on 2010-the year of trimming the fat because I have determined that YOU CAN'T TUCK THE FAT IN!
Here is the diet for the day:
Breakfast: Go Lean Kashi bar.
Lunch: Tomato soup, salad, TLC crackers.
Snack: Pretzel Sticks, Hot Chocolate. Not at the same time...
Dinner: Crock Pot Chicken and Potatoes. We tried a new recipe. Won't be repeating it, but at least now we know.
Dessert: Hot Chocolate.
I have to give kudos to myself today though. Cameron came down from his rest time today and said his throat hurt. I offered to go get him a milkshake and Clay decided he wanted one too. I actually managed to walk into the ice cream store-have I ever told you how much I LOVE ice cream?-get the boys their treats and leave. All without even having a taster spoon!
I am ready to go this week. My cold is finally gone, I have the menu planned for the week and feel very much in control. Let's hope it all works out as I have it planned in my head, or at least is manageable when it changes!
So, bring on 2010-the year of trimming the fat because I have determined that YOU CAN'T TUCK THE FAT IN!
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