Thursday, December 31, 2009
STUCK
I have been stuck at 196 there or about for the past month - I have been watching my points...exercising 1-2 hours sometimes more at the gym...WTF? FINALLY this moring I noticed the scale is starting to drop ..went down to 195 FINALLY...YEAH FOR ME!!! I think I need to watch the carbs!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, December 28, 2009
Christmas has just about Killed it!!
The fudge, pies, cookies, candy, pumkin roll, sugar carbs has just about killed me! I can understand why so many have so hard of a probelm during the holidays. Leal and I worked out at least though..just about every day except for Christmas eve and Christmas day. We did about an hour on the elliptical and another hour of racquetball. BUT, we have not lost any..did not gain, but we did not lose either. I sent all the fudge and cookies and stuff home with wesley, my step-son. BUT the next day I made 113 cookies using just about all natural ingredients except for the butter. Whole wheat, splenda, splenda blend, oatmeal, raisins, nuts...etc...you get my drift!! Still eating them cause, well, there good and they are good for you right? WISH THEY WERE GONE!!!!!!!!!!! I am now having a hard time with carb cravings - I am hoping that they will taper off.
last nioght I made pizza using whole wheat flour and for the first try it wasn't bad at all.
last nioght I made pizza using whole wheat flour and for the first try it wasn't bad at all.
Friday, December 18, 2009
FACEBOOK'S BIGGEST LOSER JOURNEY BEGINS
It started today. I have not been able to get mine nor Leal's pics in because something has happened to my usb cable and I had to order a new one. BUT, here are my weights and I will start posting them here after I send in my results to lil on Fridays,
DEC 18, 2009 - 196.4
DEC 18, 2009 - 196.4
WEIRD WEIGHT GAIN/LOSS
Yesterday I went into a major panic becuase of some weight gain and becuase I had been working so hard at it with exercise and watching my diet...yet I gained so I was pissed off all day..TODAY, I went back down!!! I really think it's the calcium pills I have been taking. They don't let me have a good bowel movement and I have had troble with my bowels in the past. So, I am gonna lay off that vitamin till I see the Doctor on the 22nd of Jan and see what she says...
Thursday, December 17, 2009
SHOCKED AT THE WEIGHT GAIN
Yesterday I noticed my weight going up a little bit..and today I noticed it has gone up a little more - both days I have gained over 5 pounds.....WTF is up with that. I am doing everything still the same. Maybe that's the problem...maybe I need to spice things up a little..maybe sex in different positions honey!!
But really..I was so pizzed this morning I did not go work out and now I am just mad at myself and have been like this all day...
I have just got to realize that this kind of stuff is going to happen and to be patient. Not get all bent out of shape. Keep plugging away and just make this a lifestyle...I will settle for 1 pound a week BUT I WON'T SETTLE FOR A WEIGHT GAIN!!!
I DID FINALLY try the whole wheat pasta and I tell you I love it..so does hubby and the kid. So that is a good thing. I also learned of this pasta that has no calories in it nor fat nor carbs..it's called miricle pasta and the link for it is over to the right...cost tho...
And I am trying to find someone that has tried the "100 Calorie Diet" - It is supposed to be a life style change like WW. I have read about it and I THINK the concept is you can eat whatever you want in 100 calorie increments as for women can't go over 1500..but to me isn't that kinda like weight watchers?
But really..I was so pizzed this morning I did not go work out and now I am just mad at myself and have been like this all day...
I have just got to realize that this kind of stuff is going to happen and to be patient. Not get all bent out of shape. Keep plugging away and just make this a lifestyle...I will settle for 1 pound a week BUT I WON'T SETTLE FOR A WEIGHT GAIN!!!
I DID FINALLY try the whole wheat pasta and I tell you I love it..so does hubby and the kid. So that is a good thing. I also learned of this pasta that has no calories in it nor fat nor carbs..it's called miricle pasta and the link for it is over to the right...cost tho...
And I am trying to find someone that has tried the "100 Calorie Diet" - It is supposed to be a life style change like WW. I have read about it and I THINK the concept is you can eat whatever you want in 100 calorie increments as for women can't go over 1500..but to me isn't that kinda like weight watchers?
Monday, December 14, 2009
MY COLLECTION OF 1 POINT SWEET TOOTH RECIPES
ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
Graham Crackers
FF Cool Whip
Brake the graham cracker in half, add a dollop of Cool Whip and put the 2 pieces back together...put in the freezer for 2-3 hours (it don't take long for them to freeze - these are just so darn good!!
ICE CREAM TREATS
1 tub of fat free whipped cream
1 can of crushed pineapple (with juice)
1 can of whole cranberries (with juice)
splenda to taste
mix all together..add splenda to your liking...drop in by tablespoon into ice cube trays...freeze for a few hours...take out of trays and store in freezer in plastic zip lock bags...
I also buy purple grapes when they go on sale, take them off the stems, clean them, and add them in baggies and place in freezer...GREAT LATE NIGHT SNACK.
Graham Crackers
FF Cool Whip
Brake the graham cracker in half, add a dollop of Cool Whip and put the 2 pieces back together...put in the freezer for 2-3 hours (it don't take long for them to freeze - these are just so darn good!!
ICE CREAM TREATS
1 tub of fat free whipped cream
1 can of crushed pineapple (with juice)
1 can of whole cranberries (with juice)
splenda to taste
mix all together..add splenda to your liking...drop in by tablespoon into ice cube trays...freeze for a few hours...take out of trays and store in freezer in plastic zip lock bags...
I also buy purple grapes when they go on sale, take them off the stems, clean them, and add them in baggies and place in freezer...GREAT LATE NIGHT SNACK.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT-UP THRU DECEMBER 2009
January 31, 2009 - Weight = 198 ... Stopped Smoking (after 37 years)
September, 2009 - Weight = 222 (24 pounds contributing to the quit smoking, but that's ok)
September 2009 - Started Back on Weight Watchers (WW)
October 24, 2009 - Joined Saginaw's Recreation Center (better than any gym I have been in)
December 12, 2009 - Weight = 195....TOTAL LOST=27lbs
December 18, 2009 - Weight 196....
December 31, 2009 - Weight 194...
September, 2009 - Weight = 222 (24 pounds contributing to the quit smoking, but that's ok)
September 2009 - Started Back on Weight Watchers (WW)
October 24, 2009 - Joined Saginaw's Recreation Center (better than any gym I have been in)
December 12, 2009 - Weight = 195....TOTAL LOST=27lbs
December 18, 2009 - Weight 196....
December 31, 2009 - Weight 194...
Friday, December 11, 2009
MY ROUTINE/EXERCISE/DIET
MY ROUTINE:
I have some friends that are on a weight lost venture and they tell me they just want to do cardio, no strength training BECAUSE, they do not want to add any weight...and since muscle weighs more than fat they feel this is what will happen...NOTHING can be further from the truth. I am a huge advocate of strength training. If you don't add muscle while losing weight you will lose the muscle you already have. Preserve the muscle you have while adding more. It will help you lose even more weight and increase your metabolism. IF later on after you lose, you start to gain back and you have not increased your muscle mass, it will be very difficult for you to lose again, especially after you turn 40. I know this for a fact because it is what happened to me and why I am struggling now more than ever.
I have a wonderful advantage - my husband use to work out with professional body builders so he is a big help in targeting my muscles or I would have no idea what I was doing. If your going to work out with weights or any type of resistance, which I highly suggest becomes part of anyone's regimen, be sure to do it correctly or you can really hurt yourself.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday = 60 minutes on the Elliptical.
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday = 30 to 60 minutes Wii Active Strength Training.
Saturdays = 60 Minutes of Racquetball with Hubby..
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday = 5 pounds weights, each arm....5-7 times a day on the hour, 20 reps each...arm curls..arm lifts...backward stretch.
Sundays (weather permitting) 2-3 mile walk with hubby.
Summertime (weather permitting) swimming and water aerobics
MY DIET
I drink water all throughout the day - I keep a bottle of freshwater handy at all times.
Fortunately I love almost all fruits and vegetables. So my diet mostly consist of them. I follow weight watchers and am at 23 points. As far as protein, I have chicken, tuna or baked fish.
I keep the following in my fridge at all times:
Home made veggie soup
Cooked Beans (pinto, lima, baby lima are my favorites) full of fiber and very filling
Boiled Okra
Small pieces (cubed) of cooked chicken I prepared in my wok.
Fresh Veggies washed and cut up.
Fresh Fruits (apples, bananas, Poms)
Yogurt (or the Yoplait Parfaits..yummm)
String Cheese
Sweet potato already baked
I have a freezer dedicated to just frozen veggies. Frozen or fresh veggies are much better for you than canned. Canned veggies have too much sodium. I prefer Frozen veggies to fresh because the nutrients have been preserved.
In my pantry I TRY to NOT keep any processed foods. I do, however, keep Special K crackers. These are awesome. I also have packets of tuna, lemon-herb flavor, smoked, and garlic. I fix tuna and have it on my crackers. I make fat free dip using fat free sour cream and dried veggie soup mix. OH and don't forget the popcorn...love that stuff...3 cups popped about 2 points...AND did you know pickles can kill your appetite...I know they have loads of sodium but we found the ones that are low sodium...Great to have with your popcorn.
I have a major sweet tooth that I am still having to deal with. I do keep these little ice cream treats in my freezer so when I get a sweet tooth they are there for me.
Also, it took me a long time to understand how important eating something for breakfast was. There are only 2 things that will increase your metabolism: Eating Breakfast and adding muscle. I usually just have the same thing for breakfast during the week to make it easy...that is:
1 piece of 100% whole wheat bread with a little drizzle of honey and a banana on the side.
ON SUNDAYS: I will fix my best bud (Hubby) and I a 3 egg white omelet. VERY VERY FILLING:
RECIPE: 3 EGG WHITE OMELET (3 POINT)
3 egg whites
some mushrooms
some onions
or maybe some spinach (fresh) - (if frozen be sure to defrost and drain all liquid)
1/4 cup of 2% cheese.
MY SUPPLEMENTS:
1-3 Multivitamins
1 - calcium with magnesium
1-2 fish oil
1-2 green tea extract
1-2 pomegranate extract
1 - Vitamin D supplement
1-3 Teaspoons of Progesterone
1 Baby (or adult) aspirin at night (helps with any inflammation in my joints)
January 31, 2009 - Stopped Smoking....Weight = 198 pounds.
September 15th, 2009 - Started back up with Weight Watchers (AGAIN) with a weight of 222 pounds. Gained 24 pounds in 8 months after I quit smoking.
October 24th, 2009 - Joined the Recreation Center with my DH
Joining Facebook's Biggest Loser Contest:
Total lost as of Dec 11, 2009=27 pounds = 195 pounds.
I have some friends that are on a weight lost venture and they tell me they just want to do cardio, no strength training BECAUSE, they do not want to add any weight...and since muscle weighs more than fat they feel this is what will happen...NOTHING can be further from the truth. I am a huge advocate of strength training. If you don't add muscle while losing weight you will lose the muscle you already have. Preserve the muscle you have while adding more. It will help you lose even more weight and increase your metabolism. IF later on after you lose, you start to gain back and you have not increased your muscle mass, it will be very difficult for you to lose again, especially after you turn 40. I know this for a fact because it is what happened to me and why I am struggling now more than ever.
I have a wonderful advantage - my husband use to work out with professional body builders so he is a big help in targeting my muscles or I would have no idea what I was doing. If your going to work out with weights or any type of resistance, which I highly suggest becomes part of anyone's regimen, be sure to do it correctly or you can really hurt yourself.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday = 60 minutes on the Elliptical.
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday = 30 to 60 minutes Wii Active Strength Training.
Saturdays = 60 Minutes of Racquetball with Hubby..
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday = 5 pounds weights, each arm....5-7 times a day on the hour, 20 reps each...arm curls..arm lifts...backward stretch.
Sundays (weather permitting) 2-3 mile walk with hubby.
Summertime (weather permitting) swimming and water aerobics
MY DIET
I drink water all throughout the day - I keep a bottle of freshwater handy at all times.
Fortunately I love almost all fruits and vegetables. So my diet mostly consist of them. I follow weight watchers and am at 23 points. As far as protein, I have chicken, tuna or baked fish.
I keep the following in my fridge at all times:
Home made veggie soup
Cooked Beans (pinto, lima, baby lima are my favorites) full of fiber and very filling
Boiled Okra
Small pieces (cubed) of cooked chicken I prepared in my wok.
Fresh Veggies washed and cut up.
Fresh Fruits (apples, bananas, Poms)
Yogurt (or the Yoplait Parfaits..yummm)
String Cheese
Sweet potato already baked
I have a freezer dedicated to just frozen veggies. Frozen or fresh veggies are much better for you than canned. Canned veggies have too much sodium. I prefer Frozen veggies to fresh because the nutrients have been preserved.
In my pantry I TRY to NOT keep any processed foods. I do, however, keep Special K crackers. These are awesome. I also have packets of tuna, lemon-herb flavor, smoked, and garlic. I fix tuna and have it on my crackers. I make fat free dip using fat free sour cream and dried veggie soup mix. OH and don't forget the popcorn...love that stuff...3 cups popped about 2 points...AND did you know pickles can kill your appetite...I know they have loads of sodium but we found the ones that are low sodium...Great to have with your popcorn.
I have a major sweet tooth that I am still having to deal with. I do keep these little ice cream treats in my freezer so when I get a sweet tooth they are there for me.
Also, it took me a long time to understand how important eating something for breakfast was. There are only 2 things that will increase your metabolism: Eating Breakfast and adding muscle. I usually just have the same thing for breakfast during the week to make it easy...that is:
1 piece of 100% whole wheat bread with a little drizzle of honey and a banana on the side.
ON SUNDAYS: I will fix my best bud (Hubby) and I a 3 egg white omelet. VERY VERY FILLING:
RECIPE: 3 EGG WHITE OMELET (3 POINT)
3 egg whites
some mushrooms
some onions
or maybe some spinach (fresh) - (if frozen be sure to defrost and drain all liquid)
1/4 cup of 2% cheese.
MY SUPPLEMENTS:
1-3 Multivitamins
1 - calcium with magnesium
1-2 fish oil
1-2 green tea extract
1-2 pomegranate extract
1 - Vitamin D supplement
1-3 Teaspoons of Progesterone
1 Baby (or adult) aspirin at night (helps with any inflammation in my joints)
January 31, 2009 - Stopped Smoking....Weight = 198 pounds.
September 15th, 2009 - Started back up with Weight Watchers (AGAIN) with a weight of 222 pounds. Gained 24 pounds in 8 months after I quit smoking.
October 24th, 2009 - Joined the Recreation Center with my DH
Joining Facebook's Biggest Loser Contest:
Total lost as of Dec 11, 2009=27 pounds = 195 pounds.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
MY LAST DITCH EFFORT
I went where I thought I would never go to on January 31, 2009. After 37 years, I quit smoking. That venture landed me ANOTHER 22 pounds on top of the 75 pounds I wanted to lose. So with this venture and the pounds that came with it, my weight shot up to 222 pounds, the most I have ever weighed in my life. I am only 5'2. And hey, dynamite DOES come in small packages if anyone ever ask you!! After learning about my LDL, my high blood pressure, acid reflux, bad headaches, and watching the last sibling I have go through open heart surgery, dying on the table, being revived, ending up with a 5 by-pass, losing my dad to heart disease, and another brother to heart disease, I decided it was time...AND THIS IS THE LAST TIME I WILL DO THIS. So, I really have no choice now do I? I am going to lose down to 125 pounds HOPEFULLY by my birthday in 2010 - December 21st. I will be the ripe old age of 55. I feel I am losing time and I have been losing out on life for the past several years. I am a caretaker and it is time I take care of myself and put myself as a priority so I can take care of others so here I go. I am ready to get in the pool and play with my grandkids when they come visit..I am ready for alot of things I have pushed aside...here I go!!!!
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