Sheri's Saturday

So Saturday was an easy run day, and was a break from the intense miles. I got in 11 miles today! Next week, it's 18.

Breakfast: Banana and watermelon: 190 calories

Lunch: Watermelon: 100

Dinner: No Idea, but lots of food!

I am going to estimate at 1800 calories!

Friday-A True Rest Day

No running, no exercise, no work! It was quite the enjoyable rest day! But, I have to be back on it tomorrow with an easy 11 miles!

Lunch: Bonjour Bakery and Cafe-tomato and basil bisque, paradise salad: 400 calories (probably high)

Snack: Watermelon, tea with half and half: 120 calories

Dinner: chicken and vegetable and fruit curry, brown rice, zucchini, watermelon: 500 calories

Snack: popcorn, peanut butter clif bar: 350 calories

Total Calories: 1370

My favorite part of the day was the curry dish! I imitated a dish from a restaurant in Chicago called La Colonial. I will post the recipe at a later day. But the basics was it was chicken mixed with sweet potatos, green beans, and a mango all cooked in a curry sauce! I have to stay, I did pretty darn good!!

Thursday, Vacation!!!!

Well, I am on vacation, but, not on vacation eating wise, I am sticking to health!! I got in an intense 8 miles this morning! Tonight I am having turkish food!! YAH!!!!! I LOVE hummus!

Breakfast: Banana, egg omelet sandwich: 195 calories

Snack: Watermlon, tea with half and half: 120

Dinner: Hummus, pita bread, tomato soup

Snack: rice cakes, yogurt: 170

Total Calories: 1500 calories

I am not sure how much the hummus and pita bread was, but boy I ate an AWFUL LOT!!!!!

Wednesday, Kinda like My Friday

So, tomorrow I am on vacation, and I am so ready to be. I am looking forward to it! I got in an easy 4 miles this morning, it was one of the easiest I have had yet. I felt good, my legs felts good, my feet did, and mentally I was feelin' it too!

Breakfast: Wheat Cereal, grapefruit: 170 calories

Snack: Broccoli: 30 calories

Lunch: Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwich with Fig and Honey, plum: 270 calories

Snack: Green pepper and tea with half and half: 50 calories

Dinner: Veggie Burger, zucchini, acorn squash, peach: 405 calories

Snack:popcorn, cereal, rice cakes: 560 calories

Total Calories: 1475 calories

it feels like a monday..

I'm so screwed up. I woke up today with less energy than yesterday. It felt like a Monday to me. I'm having bad dreams again so I'm not sleeping well. This just sucks. I'm nervous to try my grilled goat cheese...hopefully it will be good!


Breakfast: Rasin Bran Crunch, 460 calories

Snack: Banana, 83 calories

Lunch: Grilled Goat Cheese sandwich with fig and honey and a plum, 275

Snack: Nectarine, 65 calories

Dinner: Three Cheese Hamburger Helper, 500 calories

Snack: Oreos, 220 calories

Total Calories: 1,603 calories


Wish I could say that I worked out, but I didn't. :( Hopefully I won't get another bloody nose tonight so I can get a good workout in and run.

The grilled goat cheese wasn't bad! I'm not sure if I'm ever going to be a huge fan of goat cheese so I think I'd add a little more fig next time and try mozzarella cheese.

Tuesday, and Almost to Vacation!

I am taking off work Thursday and Friday, so this Tuesday isn't so bad with the rest of the work week staring at me.  

I got in my 8 miles in an impressive time, 71 minutes.  But, I do hate the mad rush caused by such a long weekday run.

Breakfast:  banana, wheat cereal:  215 calories

Snack:  Broccoli:  30 calories

Lunch:  Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwich, fruit:275 calories

Snack:  Broccoli:  30 calories

Dinner:  Crab Quesadilla, yellow squash, sweet potato, peach:  515 calories

Snack: Popcorn, oatbran, rice cakes:  430 calories

Total Calories: 1495

The best part of my day was the Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwich.  Amy did an AWESOME job.  It was soo good and extremely flavorful, I'm excited to have it again tomorrow!  WOW!

Amy's lovely Monday

Well the weekend was interesting. I didn't get to play volleyball like I had hoped. Maybe next weekend. But I'm a little mad about why I couldn't play. :( I'm done running outside. Apparently my knee just can't take the pounding anymore. Treadmill it is. I hate treadmills.

Hopefully I'll be able to find some goat cheese tonight so we can try the Grilled Cheese with fig and honey tomorrow for lunch! Sounds interesting......


Breakfast: Rasin Bran Crunch, 460 calories

Snack: Banana, 83 calories

Lunch: Quaker Weight Control Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal, 200 calories

Snack: Nectarine, 63 calories

Dinner: Kashi Go Lean Crunch Honey Almond Flax, 400 calories

Total Calories: 1,206 calories


Walked two miles and then walked to Meijer to get milk. Wasn't very hungry last night. Yesterday was a weird day for me I guess.

Dreaded Mondays

So, does it mean I am lazy when all I REALLY want to do is get up, workout, and go back to sleep? Oh well, it's not meant for today, I guess.  This Monday morning begins with taking my dog, Arwen to the vet.  She has ear infections in BOTH ears!  I lifted weights, did situps and biked this morning.

Breakfast:  Egg Sandwich, grapefruit:  160 calories

Snack:  Cucumber: 45 calories

Lunch:  Salad, Plum:  240 calories

Snack:  Cucmber and tea with half and half:  65 calories

Dinner: Crab Quesadilla, yellow squash, sweet potato, orange:  495 calories

Snack: popcorn, oatbran, rice cake:  450 calories

Total Calories:  1455

I honestly don't know why I call the last thing a snack, it's another HUGE meal!! HA! And it is the cause of many disagreements as my husband looks at me with disdain!  As if he has any right to think of me as gluttenous!!!

Tired Sunday

So, I am finding that as my runs get longer and longer on Saturdays, Sunday mornings become more tiring! I ran an easy 4 and then joined the mad rush to get to church!

Breakfast: wheat cereal, grapefruit: 165 calories

Lunch: Panera Bread Black bean soup, strawberry poppyseed salad, apple: 350 calories

Dinner: Kashi GoLean Cereal, peach: 455 calories

Snack:oatmeal, popcorn, yogurt, rice cake: 520

Total Calories:  1490

Saturday on Cloud Nine

I ran 16 miles! It's a milestone, no foot pain, not too much soreness. I sit here happily exhausted, a bit emotional and ready to take on Chicago! The last time I ran 16 miles was on May 10th, and I ended my run with major foot pain, which was diagnosed as a stress fracture later that week. I was laid up for 5 weeks. I was never so thankful to get back on my feet and running again!

Breakfast: Banana, sports beans, 2 whole wheat bread slices: 275 calories

Snack: Banana and orange: 135 Calories

Dinner: Cheesecake factory Herb Crusted Salmon Salad: 550 calories

Snack: popcorn, oatmeal, rice cakes: 500 calories

Total Calories: 1460 calories

Cheesecake Salad was excellent. The salmon was perfectly grilled and fabulously seasoned!

Thank goodness it's FRIDAY!!!!

Fun times last night at El Puerto. I missed that place and meeting with our friends. It used to be a Thursday night ritual. 7:00 @ El Puerto all 8 of us would meet up and have a drink, eat and LAUGH a lot. *sigh* Hopefully we can start it up again. Well I made the mistake of running right after we ate.....because I'm a genius. But the key word is "running"...I went running!! I'm getting back into the swing of things. Geez, it only took a month. haha!

Breakfast: Rasin Bran Crunch, 460 calories

Snack: 2 Ritz Crackers (finished them off), 32 caloriess

Lunch: Ham & Cheddar Melt, 450 calories

Snack: 1 Quaker Apple Cinnamon Rice Cakes, 50 calories

Dinner: El Puerto (chicken quesadillas) & Miller Lite, 790 calories

Snack: 1 chocolate chip cookie, 110 calories

Total Calories: 1,780 calories


As for today....I ate out with the fellow co-workers at a great place. Took a little longer than I had planned but it was DELICIOUS. I was bad though. BAD BAD BAD. I got cinnamon toast. But can I just say, despite the smack on the wrist, it was amazing! I'm still full though. So I guess I won't be having much of a snack this afternoon! Probably a good thing....

Breakfast: Rasin Bran Crunch, 460 calories

Snack: Granola Bar, 100 calories

Lunch: Cheese Omelet & Cinnamon Toast, 700 calories

Snack: 1 Quaker Apple Cinnamon Rice Cakes, 50 calories

Dinner:

Snack:

Total Calories:


The cinnamon toast blew the competition away. I miss my mom making me cinnamon toast before church every Sunday. It was my Sunday breakfast for years since I was always the one that was rushing around before we left. I always had to eat in the car. Today.....they would call that child abuse. HAHA!

A Well-rested Friday

So I was in bed by 10pm last night and didn't get up until 7:30 this morning! WOW! It was a great night's sleep. I feel good and ready to conquer 16 miles. Still nervous though! Jake and I will be taking it easy on the porch this evening, I am hoping for some Thunderstorms so I can enjoy a hot cup of tea out on my porch!

Breakfast: Oatbran, grapefruit: 180

Snack: Watermelon: 50 calories

Lunch: Salad, veggies, watermelon: 220 calories

Snack: Watermelon, tea with half and half: 50 calories

Dinner: Parmesan-Dill Fish and Spaghetti, brussel sprouts, sweet potato, watermelon: 550

Snack: popcorn, oatbran, rice cakes: 450

Total Calories: 1500

Here is the Asparagus and Basil Omelet Recipe I promised:

Cooking spray

12 asparagus spears, diagonally cut into 1 inch pieces

2 large eggs

1/2 cup egg substitute

1/4 cup water

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheese

1. Heat an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; coat pan with cooking spray. Add asparagus, and saute for 3 minutes; set aside

2. Combines eggs and next 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; whisk until blended.

3. Wipe pan with papers towels. Heat pan over medium heat; recoat with cooking spray. Add egg mixture and cook 3 minutes or until set (do no stir). Spring with asparagus, basil and cheese. Loosen omelet with a spatula; fold in half. Cook 1-2 minutes or until cheese melts. Slide omelet onto a plate. Cut in half. Yield: 2 serving, (serving size: 1/2 omelet)

per serving: 208 calories, 9.6 g. of fat, 22.5 g. of protein, carbs: 5.5 g.

Wishing it were Saturday

Well I got up this morning wishing it were Saturday. I'm so tired. I walked for a LONG time last night. Not exactly sure how far I walked but it was a lot longer than the usual 2 mile time. I was exhausted when I got back to the apartment. I actually got to a point where I thought to myself, maybe if I ran I wouldn't feel this tired. HA! More like I'd get back quicker if I ran. It felt good though. It was a beautiful night for it. And I didn't feel like cooking dinner. Too tired.


Breakfast: Rasin Bran Crunch, 460 calories

Snack: Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bar, 100 calories

Lunch: Cheesy Quesadilla, 300 calories

Snack: 2 Quaker Apple Cinnamon Rice Cakes, 100 calories

Dinner: Crispix, 440 calories

Snack: 1 chocolate chip cookie, 110 calories

Total Calories: 1,510 calories


Trying to get rid of the chocolate chip cookies I made the other night. I shouldn't eat cookies every night but I'm making an exception this week.

Thursday from Sheri

I couldn't think of a clever blog title.  I am a bit too tired for that this morning.  I got in a 7 mile run in exactly 60 minutes.  I was shocked when I saw the time.  I must say though, it was one of the toughest.  I ate my snack very late last night and that sitting on my stomach made for an uncomfortable 7 miles.  But, hey, I will still take that time.

Breakfast:  banana, cereal:  235 calories

Snack:  Watermelon:  50 calories

Lunch:  Tea's Me:  1/2 Veggie BLT, chicken and vegetable soup, crackers and salad:  415 calories

Snack:  Watermelon and tea with half and half:  50 calories

Dinner:Veggie Pita, zucchini and squash, watermelon:  350 calories

Snack: popcorn, oatmeal, yogurt:  400 calories

Total calories:  1500 calories, this may be a bit high, I estimated high for my lunch!

So, I am looking forward to Friday!  Fridays are always the best....cause they are my rest day! Yah for sleep, right Amy?

I just checked the first entry, it was on July 30.  Amy, do you realize we have been doing this for almost a month!!!!????  I think we can pat ourselves on the back!

Where did Tuesday go?

Well I'm not sure where Tuesday went. I was so busy all day that I'm surprised I remembered to eat at my scheduled times. ha! Greg and I went on another 2 mile walk. This time we went around a few subdivisions in Avon. It was sad to see all of the repossessed homes. Beautiful homes! It made for a quick 2 miles. I'm ready to kick it up a notch tonight!

By the way, Sheri, the omelet was GREAT yesterday! Less basil was the trick :)

Breakfast: Rasin Bran Crunch, 460 calories

Snack: 5 Ritz Crackers, 80 calories

Lunch: Asparagus-Basil Omlette & watermelon, 260 calories

Snack: 2 Quaker Apple Cinnamon Rice Cakes, 100 calories

Dinner: Mesquite Pork Tenderloin & Scalloped Potatoes, 460 calories

Snack: 2 Oreo Cookies

Total Calories: 1,580 calories


My favorite part of the day, a toss up between my cereal and the omelet. I love breakfast food!

It's Windsdaily! Halfway through the Week

I have never been more ready for the weekend, not really sure why, but, I can tell I am ready for it to be here.  I got in an easy 4 miles this morning.  I get so frustrated with drivers sometime, they can be so irritating while I am running! 

 

Breakfast:  Hot whole wheat cereal, grapefruit:  180 calories

Snack:  Watermelon, vegetable:  90 calories

Lunch:  Salad, veggies, watermelon:  220 calories

Snack:  watermelon, tea with half and half:  60 calories

Dinner: Kashi Pasta Primavera with asparagus and watermelon:  450 calories

Snack:  Popcorn, oatmeal:  500 calories  

Total Calories:  1500

Today is going to be quite a rushed day, so I am hoping to get enough rest in for a good run!

I will be posting the Asparagus-Basil Omelet recipe tomorrow!

Amy's Mundane-day

Well I finally got on it and got some exercise! Walked 2 miles and I had to do it at a GOOD clip because the Olympics were on at 8. It felt good to feel my muscles strain. That's sick, I know but I enjoyed it! I was actually making Greg walk faster than he was comfortable walking and let me just tell you, I can't keep up with him normally!! :) So, hopefully this is a good start to get me back into the swing of things. We're keeping on track with the eating out once a week as well. I'm beginning to realize that I don't need to be as creative with meals as I thought. If I can cook for a 5 year old that doesn't like vegetables, I can marry Greg. HAHA! Bring on the basic meals!

Breakfast: Cracklin Oat Bran & 1/2% milk, 540 calories

Snack: Japanese Cherry Tea, 0 calories

Lunch: Asparagus-Basil Omelet, 208 calories

Snack: 1 Quaker Carmel Corn Rice Cakes, 50 calories

Dinner: Kraft Mac & Cheese, 290 calories & pigs in a blanket, 400 calories

Snack: 1 chocolate chip cookie :) and small glass of 1/2% milk, 220 calories

Total Calories: 1,418 calories


I love love LOVE chocolate chip cookies!...even though I almost burnt them. :)
The Asparagus-Basil omelet was definitely different. I've never had asparagus in my omelet so we're going for round 2 today. I think a fresh one might swing me over to the positive side! :)

It's already Tuesday

So, this is Sheri!  And, I am glad it's Tuesday!  It means tomorrow is Wednesday and we are halfway through the week!  I got in 8 miles this morning in 73 minutes.  Not bad, I guess. Except for the part where I was delayed by a semi who blocked a lane for a whole 7 or 8 minutes!  I was so upset, and it putting me rushing to get ready and make it to work. Oh well, what's running the late race, after running 8 miles!

So, I saw in Amy's last post that she likes this "diet"  I was excited for her!  I am glad it is working for ya, you are doing great!!

Breakfast:  Banana, Kashi GoLean cereal:  260 calories

Snack:  Cucumber, watermelon:  75 calories

Lunch:  Basil Asparagus Omelet, watermelon:  260 calories

Snack:  String Cheese, tea with half and half:  100 calories

Dinner:  Veggie Pita, sweet potato, asparagus:  360 calories

Snack: popcorn, wheat bread, rice cakes:  435 calories

Total Calories:  1490

I have been wondering how it would be to switch out my night snack and my mid afternoon snack.  My night snack is so large, but it helps fuel me for the following day.  I know I get hungry pretty easy when I am running!  I use the thought of breakfast to help me finish faster!!

Friday....I know I'm a little behind!

Ok, I ate out. I know, I know. I went 1 whole calorie over my limit. HA! Can't believe it! And I'm not posting weekends because I don't remember what I eat and I MIGHT eat three times if I'm lucky. I know it's horrible but it seems like I'm never in a place where I can eat at the times I need to eat SOMETHING. Carry something in your purse you say.....have you seen my purse?! Not to mention that I'll still forget that it's in there. However, I must say that this "diet" more like a lifestyle change has brought my apetite back. I haven't felt hungry in over a year but since we started this, I know when I miss a meal. Which is good! I'm not overeating just because I know I should eat but I don't feel hungry. I didn't know when to stop. Now I'm hungry and full. AMAZING!

Breakfast: Frosted Mini Wheats with 1/2% milk, 220 calories

Snack: Ritz crackers, 80 calories

Lunch: Quaker Weight Control Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal, 200 calories

Snack: 2 Quaker Carmel Corn Rice Cakes , 100 calories

Dinner: Red Robin Steak Fries and Honky Tonk BBQ Pork Burger, 1,201 calories


Total Calories: 1,801 calories

Favorite part?? The steak fries for sure. The pulled pork sandwich...umm...not a fan. But Greg and I went to see Step Brothers in the theatre and I was able to decline movie popcorn. WOW. This is for real! haha!

Sheri's Monday

So, I am not as exhausted as I thought I would be the day after running 14 miles!  I am ready for the week, I think!  We will see by the end of this day!

Breakfast:  Hot whole wheat cereal, grapefruit:  175 calories

Snack:  cucumber, watermelon:  70 calories

Lunch:  Asparagus-basil omelet, watermelon:  260 calories

Snack:  String Cheese and watermelon:  100 calories

Dinner:  Zucchini and Squash pita, butternut squash, watermelon:  420 calories

Snack:  popcorn, oatmeal, rice cakes:  450 calories

Total calories: 1475

So today is back on the watermelon for the week!  HA!  I love it , I am sad when summer leaves us!  

Sunday and Sheri's Back to the Routine

So I ran 14 miles today. I did it in 2 hours 23 minutes! Not bad for a slow easy run! The weather was perfect, even a bit chilly! I don't feel sore at this point in time, we will wait to see how that goes! I may stick an orange in there to help. It is said they help with muscle soreness.

Breakfast: Banana, sports beans, wheat bread: 255 calories

Lunch: Hot Wheat Cereal, 2 bananas: 300 calories

Snack: Honeybush tea with half and half:  20 calories

Dinner: crab meat sandwich, butternut squash, broccoli, orange:  460

Snack:  popcorn, oatmeal, yogurt:  470 calories

Total Calories:  1505  

Still missing La Colonial, but a bit of my head is in the clouds with a 14 mile run under my belt!

Saturday-and Sheri nailed it!!

So, I didn't gorge myself or make an excuse for bad eating. I came home from the weekend quite ready to run 14 miles and quite proud of myself!

Breakfast: Watermelon, fresh cherries, banana: 200 calories (estimating high)

Lunch: We ate at a French-Vietnamese Restaturant called the La Colonial: Sauteed chicken with yams, mango, string beans, cashews all in yellow curry sauce, over jasmine rice: ?? calories

Snack: Balance Bar: 100 calories

Dinner: 2 Luna Bars: 360 calories

Total calories: No idea, but 1500 or a bit under maybe.

La Colonial is now dubbed my FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN THE WORLD! I have NEVER had anything so tasty. It was light, but extremely flavorful! I miss it already!

But, like I said earlier, so proud of myself for sticking to it! (Amy, is that bragging?)

Amy's Thuh-uh-uh-ursday! (it's an x103 thing..ha!)

Ok so I was bad about my calories. I didn't pay attention yesterday. Oops! I guess I was trying to slack after the fair. I felt bad about myself. haha! However, watching the olympics motivated me to workout YAY FINALLY! So I did an ab, buns, and leg workout while watching Micheal Phelps, Shawn Johnson and May-Walsh dominate. GO USA! And I wouldn't call painting a room a workout...but I am proudly announcing that I did NOT have any accidents :) Injury free this time! AND I made a small purchase Wednesday night that I was so excited about....

Breakfast: Cracklin Oat Bran with 1/2% milk, 540 calories

Snack: Tea, 0 calories

Lunch: Cheesy Quesadilla (the not so great version) & salsa, 315 calories

Snack: 2 Quaker Carmel Corn Rice Cakes , 100 calories

Dinner: 2 Tacos (leftovers...wah wahh) & salsa, 350 calories

Snack: Snapple Green Tea, 60 calories

Total Calories: 1,365 calories


The little purchase I was talking about?? Cracklin Oat Bran!!! I don't know why but when I'm in the mood for it, I love love LOVE it! I love cereal.

It's Friday, and I'm off to Chicago!

I got in an easy 4 mile run since tomorrow will be my rest day. Well, sorta a rest day. I am going to Chicago for the weekend with some friends. I will keep you posted on how I do eatingwise....hopefully I will be ok!!

Breakfast: Whole Wheat Cereal: 130 calories

Snack: Green pepper: 20 calories

Lunch: Salad, carrots, celery, plum: calories

Snack: Green pepper: 25 calories

Dinner: Grilled Tuna Steak Sandwich with a side salad: ? calories

Snack: Luna Bar: 180 calories

Total calories: I am going to estimate 1500, I know that tuna sandwich wasn't 1000 calories, but I would say it wasn't 500 either, it was higher!

The girls and I went up to South Bend to spend the night before heading over to Chicago. We stopped at Marissa's favorite South Bend local restaurant: Barnaby's. I was impressed!

It's Thursday, but, Sheri wishes it was Friday

So, this morning was a 7 mile run. I finished in 62 minutes! It was a good time, but, I have to admit folks, Sheri is tired this week! And, my muscles are really sore, so tonight I will be icing them I think, or maybe a hot bath!

Breakfast: Kashi Go-Lean cereal, banana: 235 calories (No milk, discovered it was spoiled)

Snack: Zucchini: 40 calories

Lunch: Salad, carrots, celery, plum: 210 calories

Snack: Orange: 60 calories

Dinner: Tuna Sandwich, sweet potato, zucchini, broccoli, peach: 462 calories

Snack: popcorn, oatmeal, plum: 460 calories

Total calories: 1467

Not much to say today, other than, I am a bit tired. I am in need of a good night's sleep before my long run this weekend!

and then there was Wednesday.....

we went to the fair. i don't want to talk about it.

State Fair Wednesday

So today my and my co-workers were headed out to lunch, complements of our employer! I was a bit worried about what I would eat. You see, I have every major health problem in existance. Ok, maybe not everyone....but close! I have gallbladder issues that do not allow me to eat greasy or fried foods, red meat, or sugar or overeat. If I indulge in any of this, I pay with a severe attack! And, I am hypoglycemic, so I have to watch my sugar. So pretty much, I sum it all up as: Anything good to eat? Well, Sheri can't have it!

I got in an easy 4 miles this morning. But, I must admit, I am tired, but no quitting! I got a marathon to run, and, the husband threatens: "One more missed running day, and you aren't doing it!" Yeah, that's a bit of motivation! HA!

Breakfast: Whole Wheat Cereal, blueberries: 190 calories

Snack: Yellow Squash: 40 calories

Lunch: State Fair Chicken Ceasar Salad (yep folks, I found a salad): 320 calories (guessing)

Snack: Yellow Squash: 50 calories

Dinner: Tuna Melt Sandwich, squash, banana and a white peach: 450 calories

Snack: popcorn, rice cakes: 450 calories

Total: 1500 calories

My favorite part of the day was the white peach!!! OOHHH, it was sweet and perfect! I loved it!

Oh, and btw, don't believe Amy in her latest blog.  She did pretty well, I mean come on, it was a fair!!!!

Amy's Tuesday

Wow, yet again another disappointing day for me. No work out. I have the energy of a 99 year old woman. Not sure what's wrong with me. Dad says...."take your vitamins!!!" I suppose he's right. However, my favorite part of the day *ta da* breakfast!!!....for dinner. :) I love love LOVE breakfast food. And it's so easy with Greg's 1,895,907,005 allergies. Not to mention that he could make the best scrambled eggs of all time!! :) Ok enough about breakfast food.

Breakfast: Frosted Mini Wheats with 1/2% milk, 540 calories

Snack: Tea, 15 calories

Lunch: Cheesy Quesadilla (see recipe) & salsa, 291 calories

Snack: 2 Quaker Carmel Corn Rice Cakes , 100 calories

Dinner: Waffle (Aunt Jemima Mix), 260 calories; 2 eggs (scrambled), 199 calories

Snack: Snapple Green Tea, 60 calories

Total Calories: 1,465 calories

I'm working out today! No ifs ands or buts about it!

Sheri's Tuesdailies!

Well, I got in 8 miles this morning!  I slept good, so I felt like it was a great run!  The weather was great, I felt good, the scenery was beautiful...what more could I ask for!  Last night I had Parmesan-Dill Orange Roughy!  I am having it again tonight, but, seriously?  It was the BEST recipe I have ever fixed!!!  I know I am bragging, but, I could eat that every night!!

Breakfast: Banana, Blueberry Waffles, blueberries:  280 calories

Snack:  Cucumber and plum:  55 calories

Lunch: Cheese Quesadilla, celery, orange:  310 calories

Snack: Cucumber and orange:  80 calories

Dinner: Parmesan Orange Roughy, green beans, sweet potato:  365 calories

Snack: popcorn and oatmeal:  400 calories

Total Calories:  1490

Once again, LOVED the quesadilla.  You are a star quesadilla maker AMY!!!!!  

Monday's are always a drag....

Well apparently it was Mexican fiesta day for me and I FINALLY feel better. YAY! I didn't get much of a chance to work out last week because of my energy level so I feel a bit behind, but I'm not going to jump back into it quite yet either. I don't want to fall back into being sick again by working out too hard too fast. Man, I sound lazy. haha. But I must say that the lunch recipe was a good find. Nice work, Sheri! I posted the recipe below.

Breakfast: Frosted Mini Wheats with 1/2% milk, 540 calories

Snack: Tea, 15 calories

Lunch: Cheesy Quesadilla (see recipe) & salsa, 291 calories

Snack: 2 Quaker Carmel Corn Rice Cakes , 100 calories

Dinner: Tacos, 475 calories

Snack: Chips & Salsa, 140 calories

Total Calories: 1,561 calories


Cheesy Quesadillas

• 2 cups (8 oz) finely shredded 50% reduced-fat Cheddar Cheese with jalapeno peppers (such as cabot)
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 (8 inch) flour tortillas (i would get the light ones, 90 calories or less)
• salsa (optional)
• 1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl, set aside.
• 2. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat 1 side of each tortilla with cooking spray, place tortilla, coated side down in pan, top with 1/2 cup cheese mixture, fold tortilla in half, cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn quesadilla, cook 2 minutes or until lightly browned, pressing down on quesadilla with spatula to flatten as it cooks. Remove from pan, keep warm. repeat with remaining tortillas and cheese mixture. cut each quesadilla into 3 wedges, and serve with salsa if desired.

I have to say that I was really nervous about them, but we're both still alive and neither one of us got sick so I think we're good! :) haha It was a great recipe and very easy to make. Even though it was a great quesadilla, my favorite part of the day was the new tea that Sheri bought. I want to make it into a scented candle!!

Amy's recovery weekend....

Well I don't have any nutritional info to share but I will say that this weekend was all about eating while I was awake, and not eating very well. So shame on me!!!

Sheri's Begrudged Mondays

This morning called for weights and 40 minutes of biking.  It was a bit difficult getting up, but I made it out of bed and down to the workout room!  I can feel myself getting tired, so I really need to focus on good sleep!  Cause the longer my runs get, the more it will take out of me!

Breakfast:  GoLean Kashi cereal, skim milk, blueberries:  223 calories

Snack:  Cucumber, plum :  90 calories

Lunch: Cheesy Quesadilla, celery, plum:  300 calories

Snack: Cucumber, plum:  75 calories

Dinner:  Parmesan Dill Orange roughy, green beans, zucchini, sweet potato:  370 calories

Snack:  popcorn, rice cake: 400 calories

Total calories:  1460

Amy fixed a cheesy quesadilla as the meal of the week.  It was GREAT!!! I loved the flavor of the cheese and spices and it was perfectly crunchy!!!!  AAAHHHH!!! Great job!!  This was my favorite part of the day!!

By the way, great idea Amy about posting the recipe!!!!

Sheri on Sunday

Well, I am a bit sore, but that's expected after 12 miles. I got my 4 easy miles in this morning! Perfect weather too! A bit breezy and cool with sunshine! AAAHHH!!!

Breakfast: Wheat Cereal, Banana: 200 calories

Lunch: Chili's Guiltless Grill Salmon with veggies: 480 calories

Snack: Popcorn and yogurt: 170 calories

Dinner: Boca Burger Sandwich, Cucumber, Acorn squash:  300 calories

Total: Truly Vanilla Oatmeal(2 packets):  350 calories

Total:  1500 Calories

My favorite part of the day was the vanilla oatmeal.  It helped with a good night's sleep and was warm and comforting right before bed!

12 Mile Saturday

I did it! I ran 12 miles, with little muscle soreness. I promised myself a new shirt I really wanted if I finished! So I had motivation! What can I say, I get bored running 12 miles by myself!! So needless to say, I was pretty pumped for the weekend!

Breakfast: 2 Bananas: 150 calories

Snack: 2 pieces of toast: 70 calories

Snack: Apple, 1 Kashi Honey Almond Flax Bar: 220 calories

Dinner: Chicken, red beans and rice, salad: 600 calories

Snack: Watermelon: 460 calories

Total: 1500 Calories

I spent the day up with my mom in Anderson, and it was a nice relaxing day! She fixed a wonderful dinner! HMMMMM!!!! I love them beans! My favorite part, however.....hhhmmmm...drums please: watermelon!

Friday Is Finally Here

It was my rest day today. I was glad, I always appreciate a bit of sleeping in!

Amy is sick today, she hasn't quite kicked it this week, so whatever this is keeps hanging on! We went through and picked out a recipe for next week. It sounds fabulous!!

Breakfast: Kashi GoLean cereal, skim milk, plum: 205 calories

Snack: Watermelon, zucchini, tea with half and half: 71 calories

Lunch: Salad, lettuce, carrots, watermelon: 235 calories

Snack: Watermelon, zucchini, tea with half and half: 71 calories

Dinner: Boca Burger Sandwich, vegetables, and fruit: 455 calories

Snack: popcorn, apple butter sandwich, rice cake: 463

Total: 1500 calories

It's Thursday and Almost Another Week Down!

So I time in at 63:30 for 7 miles this morning.  That run included 3 hills too. By the third one, I was HATING hills!  But it was a beautiful morning for a run, when I ended, the temp was on 66!  This is the kinda weather I like!  So I hurried home to get in a quick shower and breakfast before I was on my way!

Breakfast:  banana, wheat cereal, 1/2 grapefruit, japanese cherry green tea:  260 calories

Snack:  Broccoli and watermelon:  60 calories

Lunch: Salad, celery and carrots, watermelon:  235 calories

Snack: Broccoli, watermelon, tea with half and half:  80 calories

Dinner: Boca burger on wheat bread, brussel sprouts, zucchini, plum, banana, lavendar tea with half and half:  415 calories

Snack:Popcorn, apple butter sandwich, rice cake, yogurt:  420 calories

Total: 1470 calories

My favorite part of the day was lavendar tea with half and half.  It's considered a french tea latte.  It is relaxing and comforting and always makes for a good night's sleep.

being sick is NOT my idea of fun

Recovering from my sinus infection. STILL not feeling well and I still don't have much energy, let alone an apetite. How is it that I feel worse today than yesterday?!

I moved all of my furniture last night and didn't have enough energy for much else, so I considered that my workout for the night. Thank you Sheri for the tea AND the amazing lunch. I love grilled vegetables!!! :) MMMmmmm!!!


Breakfast: Quaker Weight Control Maple & Brown Sugar oatmeal, 200 calories

Snack: 1 Quaker Carmel Corn Rice Cakes , 50 calories & tea, 15 calories

Lunch: Sheri's amazing lunch (again!!), 210 calories

Snack: Plum, 83 calories; 2 Quaker Carmel Corn Rice Cakes , 100 calories

Dinner: Scrambled Eggs, 160 calories; sausage patties, 180 calories; 1 biscuit, 100 calories, 1 small glass 1% milk, 220 calories

Snack: Yoplait Harvest Peach Yogurt, 170 calories

Total Calories: 1,488 calories


At least I'm eating healthier!

Amy's Monday & sick Tuesday

I'm having a problem making myself eat. I haven't been hungry in long time so it was a low calorie day. Monday's are terrible. I didn't get as much sleep as I normally do over the weekend so I was just overly tired.

I'm getting sick so this isn't helping my eating. Bring on the chicken noodle soup! Thank you Sheri for scheduling my eating times. I need strict guidelines or I tend to lose focus and forget. Thank the lord for cell phone alarms! ha!


Breakfast: banana, 85 calories

Snack: Plum, 33 calories

Lunch: Sheri's AMAZING lunch, 210 calories

Snack: Banana, 107 calories

Dinner: Kraft Mac & Cheese, 290 calories & pigs in a blanket, 400 calories

Snack: 2 Quaker Carmel Corn Rice Cakes , 100 calories

Total Calories: 1,225 calories


I only was able to walk one mile. I felt really weak. I don't know what this is but it's killing my energy :(


Funny how you can see things in the future... :( I was sick yesterday so there's not much to post. I ate twice and slept for 18 hours of the day. Awake for 7 hours...not bad. Apparently there are some sinus infections going around. But I'm back today. Still very very tired, but trying to get back on track!

Yesterday:

Breakfast/Lunch (11am) : Quaker Weight Control Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal, 200 calories

Dinner: Panera Bread cheddar broccoli soup, 230 calories & small glass 1% milk, 330 calories

Total: 760 calories

Wednesday

My run went really well this morning!  I got in 4 miles.  It was supposed to be an easy run, and I think I finally understand the definition of an easy run.  I was struggling for a while cause my "easy" runs were the same as my runs where I push it.  The weather wasn't much to brag on.  SERIOUSLY, the humidity is killin' me!  

So here is the rest of Sheri's day!

Breakfast:  Kashi GoLean Cereal, 1/2 grapefruit:  220 calories

Snack:  Broccoli, watermelon:  60 calories

Lunch:Salad, carrots and celery, watermelon:  235 calories

Snack:  Broccoli, watermelon, tea with half and half:  80 calories

Dinner:  Kashi Frozen meal, sweet potato, broccoli and peach:  535 calories

Snack: popcorn, apple butter sandwich, rice cake:  350 calories

Total:  1480 calories

It's ok Amy, you are doing great.  Sometimes things get in the way like weekends and sickness, but the important thing is to get back to it when you can!  So props to you for getting back on track so quickly!

It's Tuesday, and Quite a Rainy One

It's Tuesday, and I have completed another 7 miles.  I ran it in 63:30.  Not bad!  I really pushed it speedwise and could feel the affects toward the end of the run.  But once I stopped, I was so proud of myself.  I was forced to run on the treadmill this morning, as the storms were pretty bad.  Let me write down another 7 reasons why I hate treadmill running!

So onto the better part of the day: eating!

Breakfast:  Banana, oatbran, watermelon:  265 calories

Snack:  Cucumber, watermelon:  75 calories

Lunch:  Grilled pepper salad, chicken breast, watermelon:  270 calories

Snack:  Cucumber, watermelon, tea with half and half:  80 calories

Dinner: tuna melt pita, zucchini, sweet potato, watermelon:  455 calories

Snack: popcorn, rice cake, apple butter wheat sandwich:  350 calories

Total:  1495 calories

My favorite part of the day was the oatbran.  I love oatbran.  It's a comfort food for me, so starting the day with it makes my mornings so much better!

Amy is sick today, so there may be no post for her.  Hope you get to feeling better.

Sheri's Monday

Well, it's Monday.  Yeah, not much to say about Mondays!! They are what they are.

So my cooking experiment went well yesterday.  Amy liked it!! I was relieved.  Oh, and yes, so did I.

I lifted weights for an hour and biked for 30 minutes.

Breakfast:  Egg white, yellow squash sandwich, watermlon:  220 calories

Snack:  yellow squash, watermelon:  70 calories

Lunch:  Chicken breast, grilled pepper salad, watermelon:  275 calories

Snack:  yellow squash, watermelon and tea with half and half:  90 calories

Dinner: tuna pita melt, yellow squash, sweet potato, watermelon:  500 calories

Snack: oatbran with cinnamon, popcorn, watermelon:  310 calories

Total: 1465 calories

I figured out this morning, I needed to finish out the squash before it went bad.  I have to say, the squash with the egg white and wheat bread was great!  I wondered if I would like it, and I loved it.

It's another day down and another healthy menu!  Hopefully I can stick to this long enough to make it a habit!

Amy's Friday

Eating out really kills the calories. WOW! I guess it's a good thing that I eat lightly at lunch so I have a little room to wiggle come dinner time. I'm getting sick so this isn't helping my eating. Bring on the chicken noodle soup! Thank you Sheri for scheduling my eating times. I need strict guidelines or I tend to lose focus and forget. Thank the lord for cell phone alarms! ha!

I took a walked 4+ mph for 2 miles (not a hard workout but at least it gets me off the couch!)

I'm a little upset with my meals for Friday. I went over my 1,800 calorie limit. Birthday's are KILLING me! Eating out all the time. I'm putting a stop to it for now. You'll see what I mean...

Breakfast: Frosted Mini Wheats with 1/2% milk, 540 calories

Snack: Plum, 40 calories

Lunch: Oatmeal & 3/4 cup 1/2% milk, 200 calories

Snack: Banana, 90 calories

Dinner: 1/2 Chili's chicken quesadilla, *dun dun dun* 915 calories :( ouch

Snack: 1 plum, 40 calories

Total Calories: 1,825 calories

Today is a new day and the beginning of a new week. So, I'm starting over. No more 1,000 calorie meals!

Sheri's Sunday's Report

So I eeked out 4 miles this morning.  I am having a bit of pain lately that is making running a bit difficult, so I am keeping an eye on it.

Breakfast:  Veggie sausage, egg white sandwich, plum:  190 calories

Lunch:  Veggie Sausage, Egg white sandwich, zucchini:  210 calories

Snack:  watermelon and vanilla black tea with half and half: 220 calories

Dinner:  Whole Grain Cream of Wheat with cinnamon and grapefruit:230 calories

Snack:  popcorn:  200 calories

Total:  1100 calories (I am adding 50 extra, I ate a bunch of watermelon and didn't keep track!)

My favorite part of the day was watermelon.  I LOVE watermelon.  On my honeymoon, I purchased a HUGE watermelon and ate half one evening, and the other half the next evening.  I would live on watermelon if I could!

I cooked yesterday.  Haven't gotten to REALLY cook in a long time.  At first I wasn't looking forward to it, I was so exhausted from the weekend's activities, but it didn't take me long to relax and enjoy something I have definitely missed!

So, I am crossing my fingers today, in hopes that Amy and I both like this recipe!

Negative of the day:  I didn't get in my calories.  I just wasn't hungry.  However, if I expect to train for a marathon, I need to take the responsible step of simply eating and getting in my calories.  A calorie deficiency can cause serious problems for a training runner, so I need to step it up and pay more attention.

 

So Apparently....

So apparently I do nothing but eat, because here I am again, ready to post my day for Saturday.

My run only totalled 10.5 miles. It was a pretty tough run, but I am back on it tomorrow. I can't skip out on a whole week of running and then expect to bust out 12 on Saturday. So tomorrow it is!

Eating went well.

Breakfast: 2 bananas, oatbran: 295 calories

Snack: peach: 80 calories

Dinner: Golden Corral-I would say it equaled somewhere around 500 calories.
Baked Tilapia, sweet potato, steamed broccoli and cauliflower, green beans.
Salad made of lettuce, green peppers, raisins, cranberries, salsa
Dessert: watermelon, strawberries, pineapple

Snack: popcorn, yogurt: 270

Total: 1145 calories

My favorite was the pineapple! WOW!!! I haven't had pineapple that fresh and tasteful in a long time! It was perfect.

I need to be sure I am meeting the 1500 calorie limit, especially when I am running such high mileage!

So, hopefully onto a better day in numbers for Sheri tomorrow!

Sheri's Fridailies!

So Friday went pretty well. It started out with a good night's sleep. It was my rest day, so I slept in for 2 hours!

Then started the day, hoping to get through it by following a good plan. It's sorta like you gotta pump yourself up for it somedays.

So here goes.

Breakfast: oatbran and blueberries: 205 calories

Snack: Zucchini:45 calories

Lunch: Salad, carrots, celery, and a plum: 220 calories

Snack: Cinnamon Mint chai tea with half and half, peach: 100 calories

Dinner: Spaghetti from Fazoli's, a salad: 475 calories

Snack: Banana, popcorn: 275 calroies

Total: 1320

So that was the day. I did pretty well. I looked up the nutritional info for Fazoli's. I love that places now post their nutritional info. It makes this eating thing sooo much easier!

I know my first few posts have been boring, but hopefully they will pick up when I am not rushing like a mad woman!!!!

amy (the slacker)'s thursday plan ha!

Thursday was my resting day. Greg's 3-day birthday celebration is throwing me off. I need to learn that I need to adjust my workout schedule to accommodate to my eating habits no matter what. That means getting up early...*groan* I also need to make a habit of drinking more water throughout the day. I'm still sore from moving furniture Monday and Tuesday and a hard workout Wednesday. But I'm starting over (a beginner in this eating 6 times a day thing) so here is how I started:


Breakfast: Frosted Mini Wheats with 1/2% milk, 540 calories

Snack: Banana, 90 calories

Lunch: Oatmeal & 3/4 cup 1/2% milk, 200 calories

Snack: Apple, 123 calories

Dinner: Stromboli, 323 calories

Snack: 1 Brownies :( , 243 calories

Total Calories: 1,519

Favorite part? The brownie of course!

I had to make a trip to the grocery to get a small kickstart on the week so I only bought for breakfast, lunch and snacks. This is what was in my cart:
- small apples
- bananas
- cherry tomatoes
- baby carrots
- low fat yogurt
- plums
- rice cakes
- chewy granola bars
- Frosted Mini Wheats
- 1% milk
- eggs
- Weight Control Cinnamon Oatmeal
- whole grain bread
- deli sliced ham
- Snapple green tea (so good!!)

Project: Get Skinny is now official!