Day 57 Friday
weight: 225.2 (guess my mantra worked)
This was a weird day, snow storm, son stayed home (well he came with me to the shop for 1/2 a day then we went home). I decided (for some reason) to do another 24 hour fast. After doing a little more research on the website that promotes 24 hour fasts I learned that his program recommends twice a week. I planned to start another after lunch. I had forgotten about that and was having snacks until 4 before I remembered lol. So I started my fast at about 4pm. I didn't start to feel physically hungry until about 2 pm the next day. Just to be clear though, the fasts that I'm doing are not mainly for the weightloss (though that's a nice benefit if it stays off) but its mainly for the detoxing and to learn more about my relationship with food and hunger. I need to learn when my body is really physically hungry and not just when I'm stressed or bored.
I did work out for awhile.
Food:
B: Yogurt & Cherry smoothie
L: LQ pizza, protein bar, pretzels
S: Small Mocha Frappe
Workout:
Jari Love Strength Workout 30 minutes, WATP 20 minutes. Two days later (right now) I don't remember why I cut both workouts short. Was I tired? Interrupted? I will have to pay attention next time to see if it had to do with being tired due to the fasting.
Day 58:
Weight 224.2 (not getting too excited because you never know how it will look tomorrow lol)
Food:
L: about 4pm Peanut Butter sandwich on WW, pretzels, apple
S: Protein Bar
D: I don't want to say (I didn't pack a dinner and I had a class until 7:30 so ate on the run after class on way to pick up my son). I know better than this, but don't know why I am not packing a cooler for days like this.
No workout since i didn't get home till about 9:30 and after being on the go for 12 hours I was beat.
Day 59:
Food:
B: Eggs with spinach and ff cheese, 2 WW toast, skim milk
S: FF fudgcicle, pretzels
L: Big salad w/ 2 oz teriyaki steak tips
S: skim milk, cherries, 1/2 c. chocolate ice cream smoothie (um yeah I have a problem with chocolate lately, maybe I always have but lately I'm noticing it more)
D: lean turkey burger no bun, sweet potatoe fries both with ketchup
S: pretzels, Welch's fruit snacks
Workout:
WATP a little over 3 miles 50 minutes. The workout went well, but I am really achey all over tonight and been getting headaches this week (even before the 1st fast you naysayers lol).
I had planned to do the fast twice a week for awhile but after writing this blog post I think I'm going to do only one day a week (mid week as the weekends are just too hard to stay on track) and to make an effort to eat cleaner and plan more. I should never be without good choices for food available when I'm hungry. Eating on the run, is not going to get me to where I want to be. Which is a size 10 by my birthday in September, that's 5 sizes from where I'm at currently.
Eating clean
Being physically active
Getting plenty of sleep
Eating when I'm hungry (honestly I'm not sure eating several times a day is the best thing anymore). I'm really torn at the moment about what is going to be best for me. I understand and until now had agreed that eating frequently throughout the day helped you to avoid eating crappy or overeating, possibly speeding your metabolism. Now I'm hearing more about how that is just keeping your insulin elevated all day instead of the few spikes from the typical 3 meals which is not necessarily a good thing. And honestly shouldn't it be better to eat when your body is physically hungry and not just because its been 2 or 3 hours since your last snack. I'm not a bodybuilder and I don't have the same needs as they do. And then to answer the call of that hunger with clean healthy foods.... Marie, that doesn't include fat free fudgcicles and pretzels!!!!!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Days 55 & 56 - 24 hour fasting
Day 55
So today I tried a 24 hour fast. I ate breakfast (well tried to drink a green smoothie and it didn't work too well) so I ended up having oatmeal and almonds around 10am. Then nothing for the rest of the day except for water until breakfast the next day. It really wasn't too bad, I didn't feel a real strong physical hunger and when I did I drank some water or found something else to occupy my mind. Mostly what I experienced was the emotional hunger related to boredom or anxiety.
Didn't exericse as it was recommended not to workout when fasting, besides had an evening home alone with my sweetie so we watched a movie.
This was something I wanted to try as I feel I've been stuck and kind of frustrated. I don't recommend this for everyone and am not suggesting it to anyone to try - this was something I wanted to try and think I may do again (possibly one day a week). You eat every day at some point; either B then nothing till next morning or B and L then nothing till next afternoon at L - think I'll try it that way next time so I'm eating in the afternoon and feel up to working out.
Corinne and Joni if you're reading this, don't shoot me please. :)
Day 56
Weight: 226.2 down a pound from the other day (lowest I've gotten on this journey so far - finally down 10 pounds!). Funny that I dreamed last night I was 226 (it was a strange dream). Anyways I told myself this morning to dream I'm 225 next lol. That's the number I've been wanting to see for the past few weeks.
B: scrambled eggs w/ ff cheese and spinach, 1 slice wheat toast and homefries, 1 c. skim milk
S: Yogurt/cherry smoothie
L: Protein Bar, Almonds (had brought a salad but it seemed a little chaotic at the shop today and I didn't eat it - I'll have it tomorrow)
S: Apple, snack pack m&m's
D: Quesadilla with very little cheese and chicken, ff sour cream
S: ff fudgcicle
Didn't work out again tonight :(. Tomorrow is the Y for boxing and/or walking the track briskly.
Okay so this doesn't look like me lol, but my gloves do look like these :)
So today I tried a 24 hour fast. I ate breakfast (well tried to drink a green smoothie and it didn't work too well) so I ended up having oatmeal and almonds around 10am. Then nothing for the rest of the day except for water until breakfast the next day. It really wasn't too bad, I didn't feel a real strong physical hunger and when I did I drank some water or found something else to occupy my mind. Mostly what I experienced was the emotional hunger related to boredom or anxiety.
Didn't exericse as it was recommended not to workout when fasting, besides had an evening home alone with my sweetie so we watched a movie.
This was something I wanted to try as I feel I've been stuck and kind of frustrated. I don't recommend this for everyone and am not suggesting it to anyone to try - this was something I wanted to try and think I may do again (possibly one day a week). You eat every day at some point; either B then nothing till next morning or B and L then nothing till next afternoon at L - think I'll try it that way next time so I'm eating in the afternoon and feel up to working out.
Corinne and Joni if you're reading this, don't shoot me please. :)
Day 56
Weight: 226.2 down a pound from the other day (lowest I've gotten on this journey so far - finally down 10 pounds!). Funny that I dreamed last night I was 226 (it was a strange dream). Anyways I told myself this morning to dream I'm 225 next lol. That's the number I've been wanting to see for the past few weeks.
B: scrambled eggs w/ ff cheese and spinach, 1 slice wheat toast and homefries, 1 c. skim milk
S: Yogurt/cherry smoothie
L: Protein Bar, Almonds (had brought a salad but it seemed a little chaotic at the shop today and I didn't eat it - I'll have it tomorrow)
S: Apple, snack pack m&m's
D: Quesadilla with very little cheese and chicken, ff sour cream
S: ff fudgcicle
Didn't work out again tonight :(. Tomorrow is the Y for boxing and/or walking the track briskly.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Days 53 & 54 still hanging on literally lol
Day 53 Monday
weight: 227.4 yay starting its way back down.
Food:
B: 2 organic eggs scrambled w/ ff cheese and fresh spinach
S: almonds
L: Fajitas, nacho chips (lunch out)
D: grilled turkey and cheese sandwich
S: Yogurt & cherry smoothie
Activity:
Snowmobiling - okay I probably didn't burn any calories per se as I was just sitting on the back. But I had to grip my boyfriend with my legs and arms around his middle so tight so I wouldn't fall off the back. My arms are still sore the next night. Feels like I did a major amount of pull ups.
This pic is not us but nice pic anyways :)
Day 54:
B: Yogurt/cherry smoothie
S: Protein Bar, grapes
L: Wrap w/ deli turkey breast, lettuce and spinach, 1 serving of FF pretzels
S: FF pudding, apple, almonds 100 cal pack
D: 2 fajitas, 1/2 sweet potatoe, skim milk
S: FF fudgcicle, fruit snacks
Activity:
Walk Away the Pounds tapes, 3 miles then 2 miles. I didn't want to end my workout after 3 but didn't have the energy to do Tae Bo so I popped in the 2 miles tape.
I haven't been planning my meals (not a smart move), not counting calories at the moment just trying to eat healthier. Okay okay so the fudgcicle and fruitsnacks were not nutritionally the best choices....
weight: 227.4 yay starting its way back down.
Food:
B: 2 organic eggs scrambled w/ ff cheese and fresh spinach
S: almonds
L: Fajitas, nacho chips (lunch out)
D: grilled turkey and cheese sandwich
S: Yogurt & cherry smoothie
Activity:
Snowmobiling - okay I probably didn't burn any calories per se as I was just sitting on the back. But I had to grip my boyfriend with my legs and arms around his middle so tight so I wouldn't fall off the back. My arms are still sore the next night. Feels like I did a major amount of pull ups.
This pic is not us but nice pic anyways :)
B: Yogurt/cherry smoothie
S: Protein Bar, grapes
L: Wrap w/ deli turkey breast, lettuce and spinach, 1 serving of FF pretzels
S: FF pudding, apple, almonds 100 cal pack
D: 2 fajitas, 1/2 sweet potatoe, skim milk
S: FF fudgcicle, fruit snacks
Activity:
Walk Away the Pounds tapes, 3 miles then 2 miles. I didn't want to end my workout after 3 but didn't have the energy to do Tae Bo so I popped in the 2 miles tape.
I haven't been planning my meals (not a smart move), not counting calories at the moment just trying to eat healthier. Okay okay so the fudgcicle and fruitsnacks were not nutritionally the best choices....
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Days 51 & 52 - Getting in the Groove
Day 51
Saturday at the shop, no power at the house so I didn't get my smoothie fixed and felt disoriented in leaving the house. No exercise today.
Food: this was a really bad day, but I'll suck it up and claim up to it.
B: Cheddar Bagel twist from DD
S: part of an orange, it didn't taste good so maybe only finished 1/3 of it, grapes
L: Protein Bar
D: McD's 3 chicken selects, fries and a mocha frappe.
S: FF fudgcicle
Even though I felt I did so bad foodwise, didn't plan, didn't pack my cooler just threw a protein bar, orange, oodles of noodles (which I didn't have) and some grapes in my bag and ran out the doo (by the time I was leaving work and picking up my son I was feeling ravenous and knew it would be at least an hour before I got home) I felt like I changed my mindset a bit. It might have been the postings I was reading on Phit-n-Phat or just feeling crappy about my lack of success the last few weeks. Not sure what it was but I woke up this morning feel much more energized and ready to get serious.
Day 52
B: Kashi Go Lean w/ Skim
Workout: 30 minute WATP video
S: Yogurt/Cherry smoothie
L: homemade chicken soup, shrimp
Workout: Strength Training (detailed below) 30 minutes, Tae Bo Basic 25 minutes (wasn't sure if I was going to be able to finish it, I was panting and sweaty but I just said I'll keep going till I really can't finish and then I had a burst of energy to finish it).
S: Protein Shake and 1 1/2 c. whole wheat pasta w/ tomatoe sauce
D: 4 oz turkey burger w/ spices no bun, green beans (was going to have salad but realized I tend to neglect my green beans so I changed it) and baked sweet potatoe fries
S: FF fudgcicle
I didn't track the calories. This morning I looked at my old Weight Watchers books and decided I would try the Core Plan (I don't even know if they still do that) but basically it was clean eating foods that you don't have to track, and you get 35 points per week. I used 4 points today with the protein shake and yogurt and I believe 1 for the fudgcicle.
Since I like alot of the clean eating foods (though almonds are not on the core plan list of foods bummer) I think I could generally follow this plan. As long as I make sure I have the food available when I am hungry so that I do not stop at McD again, which is not a big problem for me, but still I have weak moments.
Strength training
squats 4x12
DB biceb curls 3x12 w/ 10lb
DB punches 3x12 w/5lb
Bent over Rows 3 x12 w/10lb
Kickbacks 2x12 w/5lb
Bicycle crunches 3x12 x 2
Mountain Climbers 2x24
Clean & Press 2x12 w/8lb
Chest Press on floor 2x12 w/8lb
DB pullover 2x12 w/8lb
Pelvic lifts 3x12 x2
5 Plyo Squat Jumps (those are fun but I started to feel a little light headed lol.
Saturday at the shop, no power at the house so I didn't get my smoothie fixed and felt disoriented in leaving the house. No exercise today.
Food: this was a really bad day, but I'll suck it up and claim up to it.
B: Cheddar Bagel twist from DD
S: part of an orange, it didn't taste good so maybe only finished 1/3 of it, grapes
L: Protein Bar
D: McD's 3 chicken selects, fries and a mocha frappe.
S: FF fudgcicle
Even though I felt I did so bad foodwise, didn't plan, didn't pack my cooler just threw a protein bar, orange, oodles of noodles (which I didn't have) and some grapes in my bag and ran out the doo (by the time I was leaving work and picking up my son I was feeling ravenous and knew it would be at least an hour before I got home) I felt like I changed my mindset a bit. It might have been the postings I was reading on Phit-n-Phat or just feeling crappy about my lack of success the last few weeks. Not sure what it was but I woke up this morning feel much more energized and ready to get serious.
Day 52
B: Kashi Go Lean w/ Skim
Workout: 30 minute WATP video
S: Yogurt/Cherry smoothie
L: homemade chicken soup, shrimp
Workout: Strength Training (detailed below) 30 minutes, Tae Bo Basic 25 minutes (wasn't sure if I was going to be able to finish it, I was panting and sweaty but I just said I'll keep going till I really can't finish and then I had a burst of energy to finish it).
S: Protein Shake and 1 1/2 c. whole wheat pasta w/ tomatoe sauce
D: 4 oz turkey burger w/ spices no bun, green beans (was going to have salad but realized I tend to neglect my green beans so I changed it) and baked sweet potatoe fries
S: FF fudgcicle
I didn't track the calories. This morning I looked at my old Weight Watchers books and decided I would try the Core Plan (I don't even know if they still do that) but basically it was clean eating foods that you don't have to track, and you get 35 points per week. I used 4 points today with the protein shake and yogurt and I believe 1 for the fudgcicle.
Since I like alot of the clean eating foods (though almonds are not on the core plan list of foods bummer) I think I could generally follow this plan. As long as I make sure I have the food available when I am hungry so that I do not stop at McD again, which is not a big problem for me, but still I have weak moments.
Strength training
squats 4x12
DB biceb curls 3x12 w/ 10lb
DB punches 3x12 w/5lb
Bent over Rows 3 x12 w/10lb
Kickbacks 2x12 w/5lb
Bicycle crunches 3x12 x 2
Mountain Climbers 2x24
Clean & Press 2x12 w/8lb
Chest Press on floor 2x12 w/8lb
DB pullover 2x12 w/8lb
Pelvic lifts 3x12 x2
5 Plyo Squat Jumps (those are fun but I started to feel a little light headed lol.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Days 49 & 50 springing forward
oops missed blogging yesterday.
Day 49 - another Day of Rest (I just had too much going on in my head, developing a new class, finishing up another one, marketing upcoming events...)
Food: hmmmm
B: Protein Bar
S: Orange, Oatmeal
L: Salad w/ 2 oz chicken, protein shake
S: almonds 100 calorie pk (I went to shaw's in search of cherries fail!, and um knowing I hadn't eaten enough that afternoon I was struggling not to get something tasty to snack on. hmmm pringles looked good. But I opted for the Almond packs and had one while driving home. I was still struggling though as dinner cooked. Did I opt for an apple or orange or the red grapes I had just bought? No.... I went for the baked Doritos and finished the f'n bag. Not buying them again! Not that good anyways :(.
D: homemade chicken soup and 2 slices of wheat bread.
S: I wasn't done, two FF fudgcicles. Okay I know I'm PMSing but come one. Can't I control myself???? I'm stuck on the I can handle those 40 calories (twice) but since I didn't end up exercising ... I shouldn't have even had those after the Doritos.
Got some great work done this night though. :) Overall rating for the day I'd give a 7.
Day 50
Food
B: Yogurt cherry smoothie
L: Soup, rice w/ mixed veggies
and alot of talking with Kat at the shop today (just not feeling very hungry)
S: Planned apple, organge and almonds
D: unplanned not sure - this could be dangerous as we are going to the Y after work and probably won't get home till about 8. Not only should I have something to eat to fuel my workout but I'll be starving when I get home and not make good choices. So, I shall have a glass of milk, and a PB sandwich on the way to the gym and bring a protein shake with me that I'll have after the workout. Then when I get home maybe some chicken and sweet potatoe fries.
Activity: boxing class and/or walking the track.
Day 49 - another Day of Rest (I just had too much going on in my head, developing a new class, finishing up another one, marketing upcoming events...)
Food: hmmmm
B: Protein Bar
S: Orange, Oatmeal
L: Salad w/ 2 oz chicken, protein shake
S: almonds 100 calorie pk (I went to shaw's in search of cherries fail!, and um knowing I hadn't eaten enough that afternoon I was struggling not to get something tasty to snack on. hmmm pringles looked good. But I opted for the Almond packs and had one while driving home. I was still struggling though as dinner cooked. Did I opt for an apple or orange or the red grapes I had just bought? No.... I went for the baked Doritos and finished the f'n bag. Not buying them again! Not that good anyways :(.
D: homemade chicken soup and 2 slices of wheat bread.
S: I wasn't done, two FF fudgcicles. Okay I know I'm PMSing but come one. Can't I control myself???? I'm stuck on the I can handle those 40 calories (twice) but since I didn't end up exercising ... I shouldn't have even had those after the Doritos.
Got some great work done this night though. :) Overall rating for the day I'd give a 7.
Day 50
Food
B: Yogurt cherry smoothie
L: Soup, rice w/ mixed veggies
and alot of talking with Kat at the shop today (just not feeling very hungry)
S: Planned apple, organge and almonds
D: unplanned not sure - this could be dangerous as we are going to the Y after work and probably won't get home till about 8. Not only should I have something to eat to fuel my workout but I'll be starving when I get home and not make good choices. So, I shall have a glass of milk, and a PB sandwich on the way to the gym and bring a protein shake with me that I'll have after the workout. Then when I get home maybe some chicken and sweet potatoe fries.
Activity: boxing class and/or walking the track.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Day 48 - DOR
Day 48
Weight: 228.6 yup up down up down wtf????
Food: eh
B: Smoothie w/yogurt and cherries (I'm out of cherries - now what?)
S: baked doritos 1 oz serving
L: Chinese food (not my best but not my worst either - however I did have ice cream for dessert)
D: chicken noodle soup (decided I shall never have Campbells again - mine is so much better and will make that tomorrow night), grilled cheese and turkey sandwich
S: Creamsicle and ah baked doritoes then a FF SF fudgcicle. Yup I'm PMSing because the junk food especially chocolate has been screaming to me for two days now. Yesterday I could ignore it.
I believe I need to drink more water (like I was in the beginning) my face looks bloated to me and my skin is not as clear.
I had planned to workout but given how I've felt achey lately I decided to give it a rest for tonight and I'm feeling inspired to do some work related stuff and develop a program to launch in the spring to help motivate others to lose weight and get healthy.
at least I'm blogging even if I'm not proud of how my day went. When I eat out, it all goes down the tubes. It shouldn't and doesn't necessarily have to work that way - but for now that is the pattern. So "Just say NO" to eating out! I'm uhhh talking to myself here, not you dear reader :)
Weight: 228.6 yup up down up down wtf????
Food: eh
B: Smoothie w/yogurt and cherries (I'm out of cherries - now what?)
S: baked doritos 1 oz serving
L: Chinese food (not my best but not my worst either - however I did have ice cream for dessert)
D: chicken noodle soup (decided I shall never have Campbells again - mine is so much better and will make that tomorrow night), grilled cheese and turkey sandwich
S: Creamsicle and ah baked doritoes then a FF SF fudgcicle. Yup I'm PMSing because the junk food especially chocolate has been screaming to me for two days now. Yesterday I could ignore it.
I believe I need to drink more water (like I was in the beginning) my face looks bloated to me and my skin is not as clear.
I had planned to workout but given how I've felt achey lately I decided to give it a rest for tonight and I'm feeling inspired to do some work related stuff and develop a program to launch in the spring to help motivate others to lose weight and get healthy.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Day 47 - trudging along
Day 47
Trudging along. I should have stayed in ignorant bliss but no, I had to go check the nutrition facts from the Olive Garden. Just so you know, the fettucini Alfredo is one of the worst things you could order 1220 calories and I don't think that included the chicken (I'm hoping that is the dinner size portion) I had the lunch size and had the 2nd half of that today. Next time I'll go with something lighter or just not go lol.
Food for today:
B: Lemon yogurt & cherry smoothie, cinnamon oatmeal
S: String cheese
L: 1 c. fettucini alfredo w/ chicken, salad w/ a 1 oz of chicken (didn't make the green beans I had planned)
S: Orange, protein bar
D: 4 oz turkey burger, steamed rice w/ mixed veggies, small baked potatoe w/ Fage, skim milk
S: Apple, protein shake, FF fudgcicle (last minute snack not planned for)
I have been wanting junk food all day, but didn't give in.
Activity for today:
30 minute WATP video, 20 pushups, a couple of 10 second planks and just a bit of weight work. I just wasn't into it tonight.
I think I might be coming down with something, my workouts have been really tough on me lately. I thought they were supposed to get easier not more difficult, the more you did them :)))
Trudging along. I should have stayed in ignorant bliss but no, I had to go check the nutrition facts from the Olive Garden. Just so you know, the fettucini Alfredo is one of the worst things you could order 1220 calories and I don't think that included the chicken (I'm hoping that is the dinner size portion) I had the lunch size and had the 2nd half of that today. Next time I'll go with something lighter or just not go lol.
Food for today:
B: Lemon yogurt & cherry smoothie, cinnamon oatmeal
S: String cheese
L: 1 c. fettucini alfredo w/ chicken, salad w/ a 1 oz of chicken (didn't make the green beans I had planned)
S: Orange, protein bar
D: 4 oz turkey burger, steamed rice w/ mixed veggies, small baked potatoe w/ Fage, skim milk
S: Apple, protein shake, FF fudgcicle (last minute snack not planned for)
I have been wanting junk food all day, but didn't give in.
Activity for today:
30 minute WATP video, 20 pushups, a couple of 10 second planks and just a bit of weight work. I just wasn't into it tonight.
I think I might be coming down with something, my workouts have been really tough on me lately. I thought they were supposed to get easier not more difficult, the more you did them :)))
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