Day???? Who knows

Well i am not going to be writing here for a while. Got too much on my plate now. Other things need to take priority, but I will still eat right and exercise as much as I can. Hopefully I will be able to post a great picture of myself by the end of summer!!


Till next time!!!!

Day 29

B-grapes, eggs on 100% whole wheat
S-none
L-mac n cheese
S-broccoli
D- Chicken and ??


Exercise:

None. Today will be my rest day. AFF tomorrow and spinning on Sun.

day 28

B-eggs,ham, whole wheat toast
S-none
L-turkey sandwich on whole wheat, corn
S-Almonds
D-?

Excersise:

45 min walk with kids
60 mins playing tennis

Day 27

B-oatmeal, silk, banana
S-nectarine
L-Veggie burger, red potatoes and corn
S-none
D-none
S-none

I know that was really bad but I just didn't feel like eating. Must be stress.

Exercise:

35 min treadmill (25 mins of hills, 10 mins run/walk flat road)
45 min Total Body Strength

Class was awesome! I rode upo in the elevator with drew and he told me I did a great job.

Day 26

B-orange, 1 slice of whole wheat bread w/PB
S-Mixed Berries
L-Veggie burger, peas, brown rice
S-rest of peas
D-chicken and veggies
S?

Excersice:
30 mins spinning
15 mins Abs
45 mins Cardiokick and Abs

Surprisingly, the veggie burger was very good.

Day 25

B-100% Whole grain oats w/light chocolate silk, banana
S-Berries
L-turkey, brown rice, peas
S-Almond butter
D-Chicken and a veggie
S-?

Excersice:

40 mins treadmill walking
30 mins spinning
15 mins abs

This week Fri will be my rest day since Ryan has a Dr's appt. But my plan is to hit AFF on Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun.

Day 24

B-Whole wheat English muffin w/ PB and jelly
S-none
L-mac n cheese
S-almonds
D-chicken, some fries and peas
s-none

Exercise:

75mins of spinning
75 mins of playing tennis outside

Today my husband told me that he can definitly tell there are difference in my body. That makes me feel great. All the other times I have worked out this long he never said a word.

Day 23

B-2 eggs on whole wheat English muffin, mandarin orange
S-none
L-macaroni and cheese with peas
S-apple
D-cheesburger and squash
S-almonds



Not going to the gym today but I am going to take the kids for a walk on the track at the park. And I'll be playing tennis on the Wii since that gets me sweating LOL!!

Day 22

I am soooo looking forward to the weekend. TGIF!!!!!!!!!!!

B-PB sandwich, grapes
S-Strawberries
L-Chicken, potatoes, green beans
S-squash
D-???

Exercise:

15 min treadmill
15 min elliptical
15 min rowing machine
45 min Muscle Pump
15 min Abs

Day 21

I am doing this late so let's see what I remember.

B-PB sandwich with banana
S-Strawberries
L-turkey on whole grain with mustard, squash
S-PB
D-Chicken, broccoli

Exercise:
60 min PT
45 min Spinning and Abs


Dave said no weighing myself so I have no weight to post.

Day 20

B-1 egg on whole wheat English muffin, banana
S-grapes
L-brown rice, turkey, carrots
S-Snap peas
D-hamburger & squash

Exercise - Went on a walk with the kids and played Wii. No gym today since its a rest day. My legs are dying from yesterday.

Day 19

B-PB on Whole Grain & banana
S-mixed fruit
L-Turkey on whole grain w/mustard & corn
S-PB
D-Steak & green beans
S-rest of green beans

Exercise
45 min spinning & abs
45 min cardiokick & abs

Day 17 & 18

So I don't really remember what I had to eat the past two days. I don't think it was that bad though. Lots of chicken and veggies The last two days have been devoted to spending some much need quality time with my kids and husband. I did do 75 mins of spinning on Sunday and more Wii. Emma and I have a blast doing that and I love that we can do it together. Today we all went to D.C. which meant LOTS of walking which was great for all of us. I promise to be fully back on track with my food tomorrow.

Now it's back to playing with the kids.!!!

Sat 3/13/10 - Day 16

First, I am dying from muscle pump. The skull crushers and lunges really did a number on me. :)

B-PopTarts
L-Ham & Cheese sandwich on Wheat bread w/mustard, cheetos
D-Chicken & squash

And I had two cookies at lunch too. They were small but they had frosting on them.

Exercise:

Lots of playing the Wii (Just Dance & Tennis). I was really sweating. Trying to save my energy for 60 mins of Spinning tomorrow.

Not going to harp on the bad choices, just going to move on and stay positive!!

Day 15

Correction to yesterday: I had 1.5 pieces of pizza but I didn't eat the end crust. Not like that makes it any better that I ate it. Oh and I skipped the birthday cake.

B-PB sandwich on 100% whole Wheat, Orange Juice (8ozs)
S- none. :(
L-chicken, whole wheat pasta, mixed veggies
S-green beans
D-
S-

Excersice:

35 min treadmill
45 min Muscle Pump
15 min Abs

Day 14

PT was very intense this morning but I made it through without loosing my breakfest.

B-biscuit, egg, and strawberries
S-mixed fruit
L-Chicken, whole wheat pasta w/sauce, mixed veggies
S-Squash
D-1 slice of pizza :(
S-Almonds

I am starting to notice little changes in my body and it feels great. I just have to keep going strong and not give up!!

Since today is usually my weigh in day, today's weight was 205.2 down from 208.2 on Day 1.

Exercise:
60 min PT
45 min Spinning & Abs

Day 13

B-2 eggs scrambled on 2pcs on whole wheat toast, orange
S- Fruit
L-Whole wheat pasta, chicken and a small amount of spaghetti sauce
S- Veggies
D-Chicken & Veggies
S-


No exercise today other than playing the Wii!! I have to rest my body for PT tomorrow.

Day 12

OMG. Spinning this morning was rough. I thought I was going to be sick but I made it through. Abs were killer too. But hey, if it all pays off then the pain was totally worth it!!

B- 1 slice of whole wheat bread w/PB and orange
S- Strawberries
L- Chicken, brown rice & squash
S- Green Beans
D- Chicken, squash (I love squash!!)
S- Almonds

Exercise:

30 mins Spinning
15 min Abs
45 min Cardiokick & Abs

I am SOOOOO looking forward to my REST day tomorrow. My legs are beyond tired. Oh and my weight this morning was 205.8 It was just the motivation I needed to keep going!!!

Monday 3/8/10

First, I must confess that yesterday I had a milkshake. We went to Carl's (which is THE ice cream place in Fredericksburg) I just could not resist.

Anyway, on to today.

B-2pcs of whole wheat toast, with two eggs & an orange
S-strawberries
L-Chicken, potatoes, brussel sprouts
S-Veggies & PB
D-Chicken, peas & 5 french fries :(

Exercise:
Morning - 25 min on treadmill then I did some weights - Squat Row, triceps push downs, smith upright rows, smith squats and hammer curls.

Lunch - 30 mins of Spinning & 15 mins Abs

Today was rough. I don't think I ate enough when I did eat because by the time dinner came around I was starving!!!

Sunday 3/7/10

Such great weather today!!!!

Spinning this morning was GREAT. It was just what i needed. 75 mins!!! I will definitely be taking that class again. Motown music was awesome!!!!

B-2 eggs on whole wheat toast
S-none
L-chili
S-oranges
D-Chicken, broccoli
S-???

Well today I did not eat at the correct times but I still tried to make the best choices when I did eat. I think I am getting the hang of this.

Spent a ton of time outside today. I am loving this weather, hope it sticks around!!!

3/6/10

It's been a great day so far. The weather is great too. Been spending lots of time outside and when the kids wake up from their nap we are going for a walk.

B-light Vanilla Silk, Shredded wheat & bran, mixed berries
S-orange
L-chicken, whole wheat pasta, peas
S-Almonds
D-Chicken & squash
S-carrots
S-2 bites of cake :(

No gym today but I am sure I am burning some calories running around with Emma & Ryan.

Edit: So I went to the gym anyways. Did 2 miles on the treadmill then took the kids to the pool. It was fun!!!!

Oh and Muscle Pump was a killer yesterday. My arms are beyond sore!!

Friday 3/5

Wow, my arms are really sore today!!! I just finished my morning workout and it was great.

B-Hard Boiled Egg, Banana & toast
S-Cucumbers
L-lean ground turkey, brown rice & veggies
S-Almonds
D-Chicken, peas
S-carrots

Excersise:
40 min treadmill
45 min Muscle Pump
15 min abs

Melissa and I are taking a 60 Min Cycle class on Sunday at AFF. Stay tuned to see how it goes!!!!

Thursday 3/4

First a correction to yesterday's dinner. I had chicken with broccoli instead of the lean ground turkey. Oh and yesterday I went to AFF and did 25 min on the stationary bike and 25 mins on the treadmill

Ok so today was a PT day WOOHOO!! I got a great workout and learned about some new equipment (Smith machine??)

B-Hard boiled egg, 1 slice of 100% Whole Wheat toast and a Banana
S-Snap peas
L-Chicken, broccoli and brown rice (Thanks Melissa!)
S-hard boiled egg
D-Lean ground turkey and some kind of veggie
S-Almonds

Exercise:
Personal Training 60mins - Lots of arm and shoulder work. Definitely going to feel that tomorrow!!
Spinning & Abs 45mins OMG that class was intense!!!!

AFF- Maybe

OH and most importantly my weight this morning was 207.0 down from 208.2!!! Go me!!!

Wednesday!!!

Here's me when I was thin!!! LOL. I cannot stop laughing.


I love Wednesday's. I get to work at home. Yesterday's workout were great and I am feeling it today. They really helped me with my stress level. I am feeling much less stress today. WooHoo on that!!!

So on to today:
B-Shredded wheat, skim milk and mixed berries and a small orange
S-carrots
L-PB on 100% Whole Wheat Bread, green beans
S-Almonds
D-lean ground turkey, broccoli, cauliflower
S-carrots

And today is usually my rest day but today I am going to go to the gym after I pick up the kids. Nothing to intense though since I have PT tomorrow morning! :) I'll update later with what I did there. I am trying to work up the courage to start taking some of the classes they offer at AFF. We will see.......

TTYL!!!!!

Tuesday

So I just got back from spinning class and it was INTENSE. Going in I was not feeling up to it but once I got going it was great. I needed that. It was definitely a way to work off some stress!

So here is my plan for the day:

B-PB on 100% whole Wheat toast with banana
S-Snap peas
L-Chicken, brown rice and green beans
S-Almonds
D-? Stay tuned - I am thinking Chicken and Brussel Sprouts
S-Orange

Excersice:
Spinning & Abs 45 min
CardioKick & Abs 45 min

Stress, Stress and more STRESS.. Ugh

So I have to admit that so far today has been an awful day. I am really stressed out and today it just seems to all be coming to a head and as a result I ate emotionally. UGH. That always happens to me. Why do I let it??? I have to find better way to deal with stress. Eating is not going to solve my problems and actually they are making them worse right?? So here is what I had to eat today so far:

B-PB on 100% whole wheat toast with blackberries
S-None, forgot to bring my carrot sticks to the Dr's appt.
L-I don't even want to go into it. I'll just say I went to TGIFridays and had 3 courses!

Here is what I plan to have the rest of the day:

S-Do I even need to eat one after that lunch I had??
D-Chicken and veggies
S-Orange

Tomorrow it's back to work. I think it's easier to follow the eating plan when I am at work.

Now that I am done beating myself up I have decided to log off and go to the gym even though I had already decided that I was not going to go.

Here's to tomorrow being a better day!!!

Day 3 - Blogging is fun

Okay so my new motto is Goodbye Fat, Hello Fabulous!!!!! I like it!!

Here is my day: Breakfast was delicious!!!

B-Peanut Butter, strawberries, peaches and bananas on 100% whole wheat bread

S-Veggies

L-Chicken, veggies and brown rice

S-Almonds

D-2 Stuffed Shells (Not on the list I know. But I bought them before I started and I don't want to just throw them away)

S-Orange

Exercise: Playing the Wii and doing housework!!


Plan for tomorrow is to try to get to the gym. However there is a swing set in the backyard just asking to be put together and Josh estimates it will take at least 2 hours to put together (if we don't kill each other first) so I think that should count as some type of workout.

Oh and I am going to send this link to "Dave" so he can just look here to see how I am doing!!

Day 2

So not much going on today. Haven't made it to the gym but I may go later

Food:

B-Smoothie made with mixed fruit, skim milk and grape nuts
s- Veggies
L-Veggies, PB sandwich on 100% Whole Wheat Bread
S-Almonds
D-Chicken & Veggies
S-Orange

I did Play the Wii today. I did "Just Dance" which was really fun and had me sweating and I borrowed my Mom's Wii Fit balance board and did some exercise on that. This is going to be fun!!!

No More Excuses

So I have decided to start a blog about my journey to a new and improved (thinner & healthier) me. I have been going to the gym twice a day for about two months now but I am not seeing the results I would like so I decided to start personal training. After meeting with the personal trainer that I will call "Dave" LOL. I realized that although I was eating more healthy options it still wasn't right. So today I went to the grocery store and got all the RIGHT options!!

So I will call today Day 1 and here are my starting stats:

Weight: 208.2

Fat% 44.5%Chest: 41.6

Waist: 41.0

Hips: 47.5

Thigh: 27.5

Bicep 14.0

Calf: 16.0

Goals : To lose about 50lbs but overall just be happy with myself. Workout at least 5 days a week (2 workouts a day). Be a better role model for my children (Emma 4, Ryan 18 months)

Today's Workout: 60 Min's on the treadmill and I'm sure I will be playing some Wii this afternoon.

I'll start logging food tomorrow.

That's it for now.

Oh and I'm sure I'll have lots of funny things to share along the way!!!