Tuesday for Sheri

So, last night wasn't the best nights of sleep I've had.  I was tired when I got up, but I was proud of myself, I ran 5 miles in 47 minutes!  Not bad, I guess.

Breakfast:  cereal, orange:  265 calories

Snack: Carrots:  80 calories

Lunch: Soup, pear:  250 calories

Snack: Carrots and tea with half and half:  55 calories

Dinner:

Snack:

Monday-One of the Last of the year

The year has gone by so fast.  And it has been a lot of ups and downs with this weight thing, the running thing, getting back on track, and finding what I truly want.  I am ready for the new year...with all its hopes and possibilities.

So the weekend was good, and I plan on keeping that trend.  I told Jake to stay after me on the eating and exercise over the holidays.  No time to waste getting rid of extra pounds put on...besides, I'm going shopping after New Year's, so I am hoping to fit into some smaller sizes.

Breakfast:  Oatmeal with blackberries, veggie sausage:  250 calories

Lunch: Soup, Salad, Kiwi, carrots:  250 calories

Snack: Cucumber, almonds:  110

Dinner;A North African Chicken Stew, lima beans and carrots, bread:  450

Snack:Cereal, yogurt: 275 calories

Total:1335 calories

From Thursday to Sunday

Well, tomorrow I return to work. I am struggling these days with it, so I am putting on my game face. It's not the people or the place, I LOVE both, it's that this is not what I am meant to do. Alot of thought and talks took place over the weekend. Who knows....

Anyway, I didn't record everything I ate, but I stayed within my 1400 calorie limit each day.

I worked out too, and ran the Jingle Bell Run on Saturday morning...BBRRRR!!!! it was cold!

That's it until tomorrow morning!

Sheri

Last Day of the Week for Sheri

Last night Jake and I had an awesome talk....amazing what a relief getting some things off your mind can do!

This morning I did 4.9 miles.  I ran 4.1 and walked up hill the rest of the way.  It was a good and intense workout!!

Breakfast:  Cereal, 1/2 grapefruit: 265 calories

Snack:  String Cheese:  70 calories

Lunch: Tuna pita, side salad, orange:  230 calories

Snack:  Almonds:  80 calories, maybe tea with half and half.....

Dinner:

What Can You Do?

Well, last night I got to Greg's apartment and was completely disgusted. I can't wait until we get married and I don't have to clean two places. Ugh. He's completely helpless during this time of year. It's pathetic. I call him letting him know I'm going to work out before he gets home, well the office has gone keyless and he didn't have the new "key". So I couldn't get in. *sigh* Fine. So I get to his apartment, walk up the stairs and there sitting on the counter is my mom's potato soup that she made for Greg and I to eat. He had left it out all night and day. It had spoiled. I wanted to cry. I didn't get any. Not only had he left that out, he also had trash overflowing, pizza boxes stacked on the stove, and clothes piled on the dryer. Well what could I do, right? I cleaned. So I know it's an excuse that I didn't work out but in all honesty, there was no way I was going to run outside! haha So I was hopeful for tonight, but he told me this morning as he was leaving that we are going to a friend's house for dinner. Which means a late night for us, which means no work out. UGH! I'm going to lose weight. I am.

Breakfast: Oatmeal, 250 calories

Snack:

Lunch:

Snack:

Dinner:

It's Wednesday

Not much time today, but just a couple of notes!  You are doing great Amy, I have no doubt that by next fall you will get rid of the pounds you want to!!  So no stressing about weight, it just adds to all the other, you can do it!!

Sleeping is not going well, I seem to be in a permanent "on" mode.  I can't seem to turn off my mind or my body thinking it should be doing and doing and doing. Did my circuit training this morning.  Already seems to be getting easier!

Breakfast:  Oatmeal with peaches, 2 slices of turkey bacon:  240 calories

Snack:  Broccoli, string cheese:  85 calories

Lunch: Veggie Bacon Sandwich, tomato bisque soup:  300 calories

Snack: Broccoli, almonds:  40 calories

Dinner:  Fish with tomato and kiwi sauce, sweet potato, bread:  405 calories

Snack:  Yogurt, apple, toast:  230 calories

Total: 1300 calories

Finally!

I finally worked out last night. As reluctant as I was to go, I still went and it felt great. I did, however, remember why I hate working out in my facility so much. Ugh. It was packed by the time I left. People just standing around trying to make you feel uncomfortable so you'll get off the treadmill and they can get on. Oh well! I was good for me. :) Hopefully I'll be able to work out tonight before Greg gets off of work. He makes me want to be lazy. haha

Breakfast: Oatmeal, 250 calories

Lunch: soup & crackers, 350

Dinner: Chicken Casserole & Mashed potatoes

Total: Under 1500 calories

Ick

I feel you, Sheri. I've been having a fat day for the past 7 months. UGH! I'm doing some emotional eating today. I'm starting to get stressed out. DANGIT! Oh well. I'm working out tonight. No excuses. I made that decision last night as I was laying on the couch saying to myself, I'll just go to Curves. Umm....yeah...when? When we get paid again. Well that's no excuse for me to just lay around. So, I'm getting off my lazy butt tonight and working out. There aren't many good tv shows on tonight anyway.

Breakfast: Oatmeal, 250 calories

Snack: Tea, 40 calories

Lunch: Soup, 120 calories

My emotional eating attack: Cookie & Rice Cakes, 240 calories

Dinner: Breakfast Burrito, ??

Total: Under 1500 calories

Are You Having a Fat Day

Jake asked me this question last night.  I was in a weird funk, and he was trying to figure me out.  I said, "That's every day, but I'm not really worried about it."  He asks why, so I explained.  Do I need to lose a few pounds?  Yes.  But it's not like it can happen overnight, so I just need to be consistent with my eating and exercise, and it will come off, week after week.  Also, when I look around me and see the real definition of fat out in the world, I highly doubt that people look at me and say, "WOW, she's chunky!"  So, am I where I want to be?  No.  Am I getting there?  Absolutely!  One day at a time!

Breakfast:  Oatmeal with peaches, veggie sausage:  255 calories

Snack:  Broccoli, string cheese:  90 calories

Lunch: Tuna pita, tomato, orange:  250 calories

Snack:  Celery, almonds:  95 calories

Dinner: Soup, acorn squash, green beans, bread:  445 calories

Snack: oatmeal, yogurt:  265 calories

Total:  1400 calories

The Weekend Passed and Already Monday

So, I didn't record over the weekend, but I kept track and Friday, Saturday and Sunday, I kept at or under 1400 calories!  I am doing well, and it's amazing how GREAT I feel when I keep to my diet, no bloating from gallbladder, no attacks, no muscle soreness from sugar overload!

Yesterday I made a homemade soup!  It was GREAT!!!  Spiced Pear-Butternut Soup!  It was creamy and silky in texture!  

This morning was the weights again, I could do a few more reps than last week...but, it still kilss me! HA!

Glad to see you are back Amy and feeling better and getting married!!! HA!

Breakfast:  Cereal, kiwi:  235 calories

Snack:  Broccoli, Cheese:  90 calories

Lunch: Soup:  240 calories (lack of planning, as I went to the mall!)

Snack: Celery, Almonds:  95 calories

Dinner: Spiced Pear-Butternut Soup, peas, bread, squash:  505 calories

Snack:  Yogurt, toast, apple:  230 calories

Total Calories:  1395

Missing In Action

Well I've been MIA for awhile now. Been pretty busy, and I kept forgetting to post. I'm going to leave out calorie counts from now on because sometimes I just don't know how many calories are in some of the foods I eat. Over the weekend I had plenty of time to lay around and think and getting healthy has to be a priority for a number of reasons.

Reason #1: my doctor told me I need to stay and shape and eat healthy. cervical cancer is caused by lifestyle. i didn't know that. smoking is the biggest threat for cervical cancer (no worries there) but since i already had a red flag, i was instructed to stay healthy.

Reason #2: i finally got some info out of greg over the weekend and we'll be getting married next fall!!!!!!! yay!!!!!! i'm excited but now petrified. i have to start losing inches and toning asap.

So, i know that one of my gifts for christmas is a workout dvd set, and i'm going to join curves. i had great success with them before. i remember wanting to run after a month or two of working out there. i'm hoping that i'll have the same success as i did previously. now the real motivation comes in! skinny bride = happy bride!

Breakfast: granola bar & orange juice

Snack: Tea

Lunch: soup

Dinner: Pork Tenderloin & Mashed Potatoes

It's Finally Friday

So, last night I met my mom at Teavana, it was fun to see all the new teas, and I tried their Tarango Orange...HMMMMM!!  it was delicious!

This morning I did the killer circuit routine!! WOW, for as much work as I am doing, it BETTER give me some seriously toned muscles!!

Breakfast:  Oatmeal with pomegranate seeds, kiwi:  240 calories

Snack:  Broccoli, almonds:  80 calories

Lunch: Soup, pear:  265 calories

Snack:  Celery, string cheese:  90 calories

Dinner:

Snack:

Quick Thursday

Not a lot of time, so here goes.  I got in 4.75 miles, 4 running, .75 miles walking uphill.

Breakfast:  oatmeal with pomegranate seeds, 1/2 grapefruit:  270 calories

Snack:  broccoli, almonds:  100 calories

Lunch:  Boca Burger, Small Salad, apple:  300 calories

Snack:  string cheese, celery:  90 calories

Dinner: Chik-fil-A chargrilled sandwich, fruit cup:  330 calories

Snack: Yogurt, apple, toast:  280 calories

Total: 1370 calories

Weight Wednesday

So today I did the circuit training my trainer gave me.  The routine is do it three times and in between each get on the treadmill for 3 minutes.  It only took me 35 minutes, but I am here to tell you, it just about killed me!  WOW!  I am hoping for some toning and upper body strength

I had time to make my breakfast and sit down and eat it.  It was a nice change from the rushing!

Breakfast:  Boiled egg, veggie sausage pattie, 1/2 grapefruit, piece of toast:  265 calories

Snack:  Cucumber, almonds:  75 calories

Lunch: Tuna Sandwich, small salad, apple:  360 calories

Snack:  Celery, string cheese:  90 calories

Dinner: Sweet potato and Black bean Chili, broccoli: 445 calories

Snack: Yogurt, apple:  165 calories

Total:  1400 calories

Thanksgiving is Over

And so is all the eating, I ate too much and things I shouldn't have....which means I spent part of the holidays being sick.  But, I had a session with my trainer and she gave me some excellent points.  

I should be targeting 1400 calories a day.  I should be eating meals no bigger than a salad plate and no seconds.  I need to start incorporating splenda made sweets, and target a lower carb diet so I don't crave sweets.  She gave me a HUGE list of lower sugar/lower carb foods.  She says we should leave any meal and be able to exercise without getting sick from being too full, but have enough food/fuel to get us through that exercise no problem.  

She also gave me a GREAT circuit routine!  So, now that I am focused and have my questions answered about some stuff, I am on my way.  I usually stick to healthy eating and exercise pretty well, but sometimes, every couple of years, I stray.  Well, I have strayed, put on some pounds, so now it's time to focus!  Here are some New Year Resolutions, they are early, but I am making a list!

1.  Focus on counting calories and portion sizes so that I know by the first of the year what it is without counting, I want it to become a habit, something I just do.

2.  No more gall bladder attacks from bad eating!

3.  Lose some weight!

4.  Really get focused on hard and intense exercise!

5.  Join a book club so that I have something to do in the evenings to draw me away from eating.

6.  Post on here daily, even when I don't do what I should.

There are more to come, but that is a start!

Breakfast:  Boiled egg, oatmeal with pomegranate:  270 calories

Snack:  Nuts, Cucumbers:  100 calories

Lunch:  Soup, pear:  260 calories

Snack:  Celery, string cheese:  90 calories

Dinner: Sweet potato and black bean chili, broccoli:  410 calories

Snack:  Yogurt, orange:  225 calories

Total:  1355 calories