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  Posted: 25 May 2011 04:03 pm
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Today I received a late B'day parcel filled with my favorite mango licorice.:tongue:  I soooo love that stuff! I have been able to control myself with the Easter chocolate in the house but this is a whole other ball game.:confused:  I had no idea that there were so many calories in licorice...this is the first time I've ever checked:shock:.  I guess this will be a true test of moderation and self-control:yum::yum:. Hiker...I don't think I can dump these ones either!:devil: Although, I probably should!

I also took a jump rope out of the closet today.  I had bought it ages ago but never used it.  Well, I gave it a whirl for the first time since elementary school....I remember it being a lot easier and fun back then:wink:.  I really sucked at it...but it really got my heart rate up pronto.:horse:  I going to keep at it and hopefully at some point be able to go continuously.

Exercise
  • walk home from work (20 min)
  • Level 1 of 30 Day Shred (increase weight & intensity)
  • jump rope (100 revolutions)
Eats

Breakfast

  • Cherrios
  • skim milk
Lunch
  • 4 sm chicken spring rolls
  • orange
Snack
  • mango licorice  (120 grams=418 cal):shock::shock:
  • a couple bites of pineapple
Dinner
  • omelet (3 white 1.5 yolk) with cheese, onion, cilantro and red & yellow bell pepper.
  • ketchup
  • zucchini and yellow & red pepper cooked in broth & garlic.
Chores/Tasks
  • watered garden
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  Posted: 26 May 2011 04:11 pm
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Completed my workout today, but struggled more with it than I have since I've begun this weight loss journey.  My breathing felt very shallow.  I'll wait it out a bit and see if there are any changes.  I've taken an extra iron supplement...hopefully that will help.

Good news...weight continues to go in the right direction:down_arrow:

Exercise
  • power walk to and from track (18 min)
  • run/power walk on track 4 km+
  • Level 2 of "30 Day Shred"
Eats

Breakfast
  • Cherrios
  • skim milk
Lunch

  • 4 sm chicken spring rolls
  • pineapple
  • low cal drink (20 cal)
Dinner
  • medium mashed potato (skim milk & "I Can't Believe it's Not Butter")
  • broccoli w/"I Can't Believe it's Not Butter"
  • gravy
Dessert
  • chocolate Easter bunny (67 cal)
Chores/Tasks
  • laundry
  • cleaned bathroom
Weight: 74kg/163.8:down_arrow::smile:

Last edited on 26 May 2011 11:53 pm by Elevator
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  Posted: 27 May 2011 03:50 pm
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TGIF :bear: Yeah... three day weekend! :cool: Nothing special planned but I have some extra work that I brought home with me.:sad:

I didn't get a very good sleep last night so I took a long nap after work today. I'm feeling a little physically worn out as well and think I will need to take a day off from exercising soon.

Anyway....I tried a new exercise DVD today.  Although the  "30 Day Shred" is still a great workout, I think my body is getting use to some of Jillian Michaels routines. I could really feel new muscles being worked out (and screaming) with today's video.

Eating was not the best today. My appetite has been a little insatiable :sad:.

Exercise
  • walked home from work over rolling hills (20 min)
  • Level 1 of "The Biggest Loser: Cardio Max"
  • a little stretching/yoga
Eats

Breakfast
  • Cherrios
  • skim milk
  • diluted lemonade (41 cal)
Snack
  • sm candy
Lunch
  • chicken salad (ckn, mayo, horseradish sauce, celery, onion, cilantro)
  • chicory
  • tomato
  • a little grated cheese
  • licorice 80 grams (278 cal):devil:
Snack
  • watermelon
Dinner
  • pre-packaged ckn curry (180cal)
  • yellow & red peppers cooked in broth and garlic
  • white rice
Dessert
  • 2 Belgian chocolates (147 cal)
Chores/Tasks
  • a little cleaning up the garden

Last edited on 27 May 2011 03:52 pm by Elevator
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  Posted: 28 May 2011 02:40 pm
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As it is a three day weekend, I decided to make today a completely lazy one. :turtle::snail: I've been struggling with workouts the last couple of days and think my body will really appreciate this day of rest and recovery. In addition, my shoulder has been killing me since I went to the gym last Monday.  I was hoping it would be better by now...but that doesn't seem to be happening. :sad:

My appetite continues to be ferocious! In particular, I am craving any kind of snack/junk food.:dizzy: It's been a nibbling and grazing kind of day for the most part...never feeling satisfied.  It's been hard not to completely cave in...but I'm hanging on.

Although it was nice to have a restful day, I really need to get some stuff done tommorow. My plan is to try to get outside for some sort of physical activity...hopefully some hiking.

Exercise
  • zip
Eats
  • chocolate Easter egg (180 cal)
  • lots of watermelon
  • licorice (approx 100 cal)
  • sm Cherrios
  • sm milk
  • cheese slice (65 cal)
  • 1/2 cup of leftover white rice
Dinner
  • huge salad with chicken (mixed greens, celery, cucumber, purple cabbage, radish, onion, carrot, olives and a little grated cheese)
  • dressing (85 cal)
Dessert
  • 2 Belgian chocolates (147 cal)
 

Chores/Tasks
  • watered garden 
 

Last edited on 28 May 2011 02:49 pm by Elevator
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  Posted: 29 May 2011 03:17 pm
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Beautiful Sunday:sun:...went for a hike today up a mountain that I did when I first started this journal...much easier now! The first time my legs were so sore that the following day I could hardly walk...this time, I don't think I got enough of a cardio or strength workout in.  Next time I'll take the steeper route!:shooting_star:.  It's nice to see some physical improvements...I've been getting down on myself this past week because I feel as though I'm not improving much...particularly my cardio endurance.

Food-still dealing with cravings thoughout most of the day.:confused:

Chores-procrastinating the work I brought home for the weekend....which means it's piling up for tomorrow.:nono:

Exercise
  • hike 353m/1158 feet
Eats

Breakfast
  • watermelon
Lunch
  • chicken salad (ckn, mayo, horseradish sauce, celery, onion, cilantro)
  • mixed greens
  • tomato
  • a little grated cheese
  • licorice (87 cal)
Snack
  • watermelon
  • cherries
Dinner
  • medium mashed potato (skim milk & "I Can't Believe it's Not Butter")
  • broccoli & aspargus w/"I Can't Believe it's Not Butter"
  • gravy
Snack
  • cherries
  • licorice (348 cal):nono:
Chores/Tasks
  • weekly grocery shop in town
  • watered garden
Weight- no change
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  Posted: 30 May 2011 04:00 pm
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Spent the day trying to do my work at home but procrastinated most of the time.  I just can't focus at home but going to the office was not really an option.  I felt like a student trying to do my homework again...munchies(ahhhh....licorice) and all.:dizzy:  Did not finish and will have to see where I'm at with everything tomorrow.

Didn't get a workout in today.  My shoulder is finally getting better.  The last couple of days off lifting weights has certainly helped.

Exercise
  • nope
Eats

Breakfast (slept in)

Lunch

  • tuna salad (tuna, mayo, horseradish sauce, celery, onion, cilantro, olives)
  • mixed greens
  • tomato
  • a little grated cheese
  • chocolate Easter bunny (84 cal) LAST ONE:tongue:
Snack

  • licorice (344 cal):nono:
  • banana
Dinner

  • medium mashed potato (skim milk & "I Can't Believe it's Not Butter")
  • cauliflower w/"I Can't Believe it's Not Butter"
  • corn (95 cal)
  • gravy
Snack

  • cherries
  • licorice (172 cal)
Chores/Tasks

  • some computer work
  • watered and weeded garden
  • laundry
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  Posted: 31 May 2011 04:04 pm
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Went to the track for a run today and for the first time I completed 4km without any stopping or walking! Yeah me!:grin: I really concentrated on my breathing this time and was able to maintain a more natural rhythm and not struggle as much.  My legs still feel like there are sand bags tied to them...but it is getting better.:thumbsup:

Still going on with the procrastinating...getting rather disappointed with myself.:nono: 

Exercise
  • run/power walk to track over rolling hill (28 min)
  • run 4 km @ track:shooting_star:
Eats

Breakfast
  • Cherrios
  • skim milk
 
Lunch


  • tuna salad (tuna, mayo, horseradish sauce, celery, onion, cilantro, olives)
  • mixed greens
  • tomato
  • a little grated cheese
  • licorice (86 cal)
Snack
  • banana
  • 5 cherries
  • low cal drink (20 cal)
Dinner
  • Lg salad with chicken (mixed greens, celery, cucumber, onion, tomato, carrot, radish, olives and a little grated cheese)
  • French dressing
Snack
  • licorice (86 cal)
Chore/Tasks:thumbsdown:
  • ironing
Weight: 73kg/160.6lbs:down_arrow:

Last edited on 1 June 2011 08:46 am by Elevator
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  Posted: 1 June 2011 02:21 pm
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I had a long day at work today and came home tired and starving.  There...waiting for me at the doorstep was a parcel from my mother filled with homemade cookies...I bet you can see where this is going!  Yup...stuffed my face:nono::pig:  I didn't need any dinner after that! Sugar overload!! :shock: I did a workout in the evening and had a hard time keeping the cookies down.:dizzy: My body certainly did not appreciate my splurge!

Exercise
  • brisk walk home from work (20 min)
  • Level 2 "30 Day Shred"
  • 180 ab crunches
Eats

Breakfast
  • Cherrios
  • skim milk
  • licorice (86 cal)
Lunch
  • instant mushroom soup (74 cal)
  • soda crackers (75 cal)
  • apple :apple:
Snack
  • 2 sm candies
  • fun size Snickers (45 cal)
Dinner
  • Loads of homemade cookies:pig::pig::cow:
Snack
  • cheese slice (65 cal)
Chores/Tasks
  • nope...long work day
 

Not a very good day:sad:
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  Posted: 9 June 2011 07:31 am
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Had a set back:crying: Some personal problems once again have led to a depressive period and all the cards coming down...bad eating, no exercising...work suffering. I'm feeling better now and have got things somewhat straighten out.  I've got to learn to get back on my horse quicker rather than let things slide and fester.:dizzy: Festering is bad! I've got a few extra days off work this week so I'm doing a fast to help get myself back into the right frame of mind.  I'm down but not out!:wink: I still believe.:bug:
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  Posted: 26 September 2011 03:20 pm
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Ahhhhhhhhh.....I just wrote a long entry and accidently deleted it. Boo:angry:

Anyway...I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaack!!

To put it mildly,I have fallen off the diet wagon big time.:shock: To bring you up to speed... This past summer I spent a month working out of town.  Food wise it was an awful time...eating take out for every meal.  Also, I was working like a dog and didn't have any energy or motivation to work out. It was a really stressful time. After that, I took a month vacation backpacking through Indonesia and Singapore:palms:  Lovely countries, but I got a bout of food poisoning and then caught a bug that I just couldn't get rid off.  So with being sick and all the walking and hiking I was doing...I think I managed to lose some of the weight I had put on. 

When I returned home...I continued to be sick for sometime.  The doctor here also told me that I have hypertension and possibly ulcers (but I doubt it).  I have not been exercising since I returned home and have been eating horrendously(binging)!:dizzy::confused::nono: I have gained quite a bit of weight I think...mostly in the last month.  I am so ashamed of myself.  I keep saying that tomorrow I will clean up my diet but tommorrow never comes...back to my procrastinating ways.  I am feeling better now, so I have to get back on the wagon (so to speak) otherwise I'll keep hating myself and continue to let my health spiral.

I really do need this forum for accountabiliy.  I seem to be more successful with maintaining a healthy lifestyle if I keep track of it here.  I don't have the displine to do it completely on my own yet.  In addition, after living and working overseas for the past ten years, I plan to move back home in about 3 months time.  I don't want anyone to see me like this....so some extra motivation to get myself in gear! I really need to get healthy on so many levels!

Wish me luck...until tomorrow!:clover::clover::clover:

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  Posted: 27 September 2011 12:58 pm
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Well...the first day went pretty good.  It will probably take some time to get my appetite under control.  I was eating a very heavy carb ladened diet and I'm just not feeling full or satisfied without it.  Exercise went better than I expected.  I was going to take it easy today and just go for a power walk but I felt so good that I ran half the distance. Yeah!:grin::rabbit: I'm not sure what my current weight is...depending on where I place the scale in my home; it can range up to 10 pounds. I don't think the floors are level in my apartment.  I'll have to see if I can find a more accurate scale somewhere.  Not surprisingly, not such good news any way I look at it.  I've either gained some weight or a lot of weight in the last few months:dizzy:.

Exercise




  • brisk walk home to & from work (2 X 20 minutes)
  • walk/run to track (28 min)
  • 4 km walk/run at track (32 min)
  • 180 ab crunches    

     

    Eats

    Breakfast



    • yogurt (105 cal)
    • banana
    Lunch



    • tuna salad (tuna, mayo, green & red pepper, celery, onion, capers)
    • lettuce
    • tomato (35 cal)
    Snack



    • apple:apple:
    • nectarine
    • slice of cheese (65 cal)
    Dinner



    • lg salad with chicken breast (lettuce, carrot, celery, onion, purple cabbage, tomato,green pepper, cucumber and a little bit of shredded cheese).
    • dressing (120 cal)
    • low cal drink (20 cal)
    Snack



    • cheese slice (65 cal)
     
    Chores/Tasks (hope to be more productive here this time around)



    • laundry
     

    Not a bad start!:bear:



    Last edited on 28 September 2011 08:52 am by Elevator
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    		  Posted: 27 September 2011 01:32 pm
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    Hi Elevator!   Welcome back!.  Looks like you had a very good day yesterday.   Just think one day at a time.  
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    		  Posted: 28 September 2011 01:11 pm
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    Nancy thanks for stopping by and commenting in my diary.  Any feed back is much appreciated.

    Today was a bit of a slow day for me.  I had a migraine for the better part of the day, so I put off doing some chores.  Thankfully, it went away in the evening and I was able to get a bit of a workout in.  Food wise I'm not doing too badly.  I really struggle after work with major cravings.  It's a good thing there isn't anything "bad" in my fridge or I'm pretty sure I would have been stuffing it my face as soon as I got in the door.  I am a little worried about going anywhere that might have temptations...I don't feel I have much self-control at this point in the game.:confused: 

    I weighed myself again today and seemed to get more consistent number from my scale.  I don't think it's as bad as I first thought.  I am hovering around 80kg which is not good but I think it's workable.

    Exercise
    • Level 1 of the "30 Day Shred "
    Eats

    Breakfast
    • yogurt (85 cal)
    • banana
    Lunch
    • tuna salad (tuna, mayo, green & red pepper, celery, onion, capers)
    • lettuce
    • lg tomato
    Snack
    • plum
    • nectarine
    • a couple small bites of tuna salad
    • cheese slice (65 cal)
    • low cal drink (20 cal)
    Dinner
    • omelet (3 white 1.5 yolk) with cheese, chicken ham, green pepper, onion and mushroom
    • ketchup
    • cucumber salad with yogurt dressing (65 cal)
    Chores/Tasks
    • cleaned balcony
    Going to try to go to bed a little earlier today...tomorrow is a long work day for me.

    Last edited on 28 September 2011 01:18 pm by Elevator
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    		  Posted: 29 September 2011 02:32 pm
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    The migraines continued today and any kind of pain killer doesn't seem to help:sad:.  I did feel better though after I had a short workout.  At least tomorrow is Friday, so hopefully some rest will do the trick. 

    Exercise
    • Walked home from work (20 min)
    • Level 1 of "The 30 Day Shred"
    Eats

    Breakfast
    • yogurt (85 cal)
    • canned peaches (85 cal)
    Snack
    • lg apple
    • 1 sm hard candy
    Lunch
    • chicken noodle soup (200 cal)
    • a couple bite of leftover tuna salad
    Snack
    • 2 plums
    • cheese slice (65 cal)
    Dinner
    • lg salad with chicken breast (lettuce, carrot, onion, purple cabbage, green pepper, cucumber and some shredded cheese)
    • dressing (80 cal)
    • low cal drink (20 cal)
    Dessert
    • fruit freezie (55 cal)
    Chores/Tasks
    • long work day + headache = nothing (although I finally did get some banking problems solved over the phone...something I have been procrastinating for awhile:thumbsup:).
    Weight: 79 kg/173.8 lbs:down_arrow::thumbsup:

    I hope everyone has a wonderful day:skull:
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    		  Posted: 4 October 2011 01:25 pm
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    Had Monday off and a nice long weekend.  Spent the weekend misbehaving:devil:.  Was rather tired today and had to run a bunch of errands after work, so not much exericse outside of walking to and from work.  Eating choices over the long weekend were not good but no binging at least.  I'm back at it tomorrow!
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    		  Posted: 6 October 2011 12:51 pm
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    Not doing too well this week with eating, exercising or sleeping.  Can't get into a routine.  Today was a little better though.  I have next week off work.  That could either go well for me or not. I am thrilled to be off work but often without my normal daily work routine I let everything fall to the wayside...errrr. :dizzy: Going to try hard to break that habit though.

    Exercise







  • brisk walk home to & from work (2 X 20 minutes)
  • 4 km walk/run at track (33 min)
  • 180 ab crunches    

     

    Eats

    Breakfast
    • yogurt (85 cal)
    • canned apricots (74 cal)
    Lunch:nono:
    • bagel w/cream cheese
    • big cookie
    • cafe latte w/sugar
    Snack
    • apple
    • soda crackers (130cal)
    Dinner
    • omelet (3 white 1.5 yolk) with cheese, green pepper, onion and mushroom
    • ketchup
    • cucumber salad with yogurt dressing (65 cal)
    Snack
    • fruit freezie (55 cal)
    • plum
    • couple bites of cheese
    Chores/Tasks


    • recycling

     

    ....yup...not too good.  Those carbs were calling me:(  Not sure about weight but feeling heavier.  Will try to weigh myself tomorrow.


    Last edited on 7 October 2011 02:32 pm by Elevator
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    		  Posted: 6 October 2011 05:43 pm
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    Hi Hope :smile:   Welcome back from me too!

    I know what a struggle this weight loss stuff is!   I think the trick really is to find something that works for you........that you can live with for the rest of your life.  I know some people who always come back to Weight Watchers........or some who always come back to calorie counting.   You need to find your "thing"! :smile:

    I know carbs are my killer, when it comes to weight loss.   For the last year, I've been eating pretty much whole foods, and cutting the sugars (and that includes processed carbs......they break down into sugars).   I'm down about 30 lbs now, from a year ago.  It's coming off slower, but it feels like a permanent change this time.

    My last big drop in weight, I tried a "diet" again, which I'd gotten away from.....I've just been trying to eat healthy, not diet.   But, I heard of this "17 Day Diet" where you eat lean fish, ckn, turkey, 2 fruits, and all the veggies you want, 2 probiotics each day (I do kefir and yogurt).   No starches though, so no bread, rice, pasta etc, or starchy veggies like potato, corn or peas.   And you eat the fruits before 2:00 p.m.    Then you do a second 17 day cycle, where you alternate one no starch day, and one starch day.......but again the fruits before 2:00 p.m. and your starches before 2:00 p.m.    And I didn't eat anything after dinner at night, and tried to eat that by 7:00 p.m.   It seemed really easy once I got into it, and by cycle 4 you are aiming for maintenance or else you go back to cycle 1 or 2 until you get the weight off.   I think this is something that makes sense, and that I can do.   When I get to maintenance, it would be easy to do cycles 1, 2 or 3........during the week, and then for cycle 4 you eat what you want on the weekends........getting right back to the early cycles on Mon-Fri.  

    It might not be for everyone..........we each have to find what works for us.   But, maybe you could incorporate the fruits/carbs before 2:00 p.m rule?   Or the not eating after dinner?  That might help?

    Whatever you do, Nancy has it right........you can only take one day at a time, and try to make that one a success.    Best wishes for success!
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    		  Posted: 7 October 2011 03:12 pm
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    Hisgal...thanks for your suggestions.  Carbs are definitely my downfall.  The bagel yesterday was probably the worst possible choice .  It's amazing how many calories are packed into one.  But...wow...it sooooo hit the spot!!:devil: I like fruits and veggies but they rarely give me that content, happy, satisfied feeling that freshly baked bread does.  Evil...carbs!!  I am curious as to why the eating plan you mentioned does not permit fruit after 2:00pm.  I think I would be stumped for a healthy handy snack.  I am trying really hard to not eat after dinner but I've woken up in the middle of the night a couple of times in the last few weeks hungry (really unusual for me).  I'm hoping my body will get used to eating less soon so I don't have these constant cravings.

    Today went alright.  I went for a run but my legs were quite stiff from the day before.  I often struggle breathing when I run.  It's a mystery as to why...I think my heart rate is not anywhere near optimal heart rate levels.  Today I think I lost count of how many times I went around the track and did a little extra.  The weather has just been so fabulous lately...absolutely perfect fall weather that I'm really enjoying my outdoor exercising at the moment.

    Well, it's the weekend...here is hoping a stay strong and don't screw up too much:confused:



    Exercise





  • 4 km++ walk/run at track (35 min)
  • power walk to and from track (2 X 14 min)
  • ab crunches (120)
  • single arm tricep kick backs (3X15 each arm)  

    Eats

    Breakfast


    • yogurt (65 cal)
    • canned apricots (74 cal)
    Snack


    • soda crackers (130 cal)
    Lunch


    • omelet (3 white 1.5 yolk) with cheese, green pepper and onion 
    • ketchup
    • low cal drink (20 cal)
    Snack


    • most of a plum
    • three bites of cheese
    Dinner


    • cajun chicken breast
    • broccoli w/sour cream
    • 3/4 cup corn
    • "I Can't Believe it's Not Butter" on the veggies
    Snack


    • fruit freezie (55 cal)
    • one bite of cheese
    Chores/Tasks


    • laundry
    Weight:  Not great news here...probably a slight gain. Hovering around 79/80kg

    Have a super weekend everyone and to any Canadians out there...Happy Thanksgiving!!


    Last edited on 7 October 2011 03:17 pm by Elevator
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    		  Posted: 7 October 2011 05:44 pm
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    Hope, I'll have to go back to the book...........I know there's a reason for keeping to lean protein and non-starchy veggies after 2:00 p.m.   I'll let you know.

    My afternoon snack doesn't vary much........in fact my whole diet doesn't, at times!   Probably one of my downfalls in the past.    But, I often have non-fat plain greek yogurt with a squirt of agave nectar to sweeten it a bit..........or I have 1/2 to 1 oz. of plain or dry roasted almonds with a low-fat mozzarella string cheese........the protein really helps with the appetite before dinner.    Greek yogurt (remember I have 2 probiotics a day, too) has at least double the protein of regular yogurt........and I get the non-fat plain.   Another guideline in the diet is to only use agave nectar or stevia to sweeten things.    So, I use agave in my green tea (oh yeah, you're suppose to drink a cup of green tea with each meal----I have 2 c. after breakfast, and 2 c. in mid-afternoon).

    Will get back to you about the starches after 2:00 p.m.

    Keep truckin'...........................
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    		  Posted: 8 October 2011 03:39 pm
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    Hisgal...I had no idea that Greek yogurt has double the protein.:shock:  I've actually never tried it...unfortunately it's not available here.:sad:  I will definitely give it a try though when I move home in the new year.  Greek food is my favorite...:tongue:

    Today was a fairly quiet start to the weekend.  I've started a fast today and it's going along better than I thought it would.  Not really that hungry.  I might continue on with it if I feel up to it in the morning. 

    Got around to cleaning the guest room finally.  Took a lot longer than I thought it would.  Still have to go through all papers stored in there.  I will be moving in 3 months and don't want to leave it till the last minute.  It's hard to decide what goes and what stays...that's probably why I've been avoiding the job for so long. 

    Exercise
    • power walk (ran a little as well) 1++hr
    Eats
    • fasting
    Chores/Tasks

    • laundry
    • cleaned and washed floors of guest room:thumbsup:
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    		  Posted: 10 October 2011 03:32 pm
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    I've come to prefer the fat-free plain greek yogurt.......it's like sour cream with pucker power!   I add a squirt of agave syrup to it..........and it's yummy.   But a some brands aren't probiotic........no bacteria strains added to them.   I like Chobani brand......from cows milk with no added hormones either.

    Good luck with your fast.......I used to do it regularly, and actually enjoyed those days.
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    		  Posted: 11 October 2011 04:27 am
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    Hope, I checked the book "The 17 Day Diet" tonight about why not to eat the starchy carbs after 2:00 p.m.   Here's what it says:

    The timing of carbohydrate is very important.  I've found that carbs eaten early in the day supply the body with only enough fuel (in the form of glycogen stored in muscles) to energize the body the rest of the day.  You'll find that this approach also improves your waistline.  If you eat your carbs in the evening, it's harder for the body to burn them off because you expend less energy in the evening.  Those carbs might be stored as fat.
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    		  Posted: 19 October 2011 03:30 pm
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    Thanks for the response and info Hisgal. Sorry it's taken this long for me to respond.

    I was off work last week and as usual when there is any disruption to my schedule... everything seems to go pear shaped.  Then when my schedule restarts it takes me a while to get back in gear.:nono: Patterns repeating themselves:crying:

    I haven't gotten much exercise in of late.  Today was a long work day so I didn't have much time, energy or motivation.  I'll make a concrete effort to do something tomorrow.  Food has also not been too great.  I haven't been to the supermarket in quite sometime.  Food in the house is becoming pretty scarce...even staples are gone.  On the positive side...I'd probably be shoveling food in my face right now if there was anything to eat around here.:shock: It still won't be able to get into town for a couple of days...lunch might be a problem tomorrow.

    Exercise
    • brisk walk home from work (20 min)
    Eats

    Breakfast
    • yogurt (85 cal)
    • plum
    Snack
    • big cookie
    Lunch
    • homemade chicken rice soup
    Snack
    • apple
    Dinner
    • Lg salad with chicken (mixed greens, celery, cucumber, onion, green pepper, carrot, purple cabbage and a little grated cheese)
    • Italian dressing (120 cal)
    Dessert
    • fruit freezie (2x55 cal)
    Chores/Tasks

     
    • cleaned bathroom
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    		  Posted: 20 October 2011 02:32 pm
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    No food in the house meant not a very good choice for lunch .  There is only a tiny convenience store located near me that has pretty much just chips and cookies for sale.  I got the instant ramen which was the only meal like food available...500 cals!!!:caution::shock:  I scraped together all the leftover veggies in the house for dinner and made a salad.  Will finally have to take a trip into town as there is now nothing left to eat.

    Happy that I got out and exercised today...It helps my mood so much!:thumbsup:

    I weighed myself today and there doesn't seem to be much of a change.  I was a little surprised because I really feel as though I have put on some weight.  But as I said before, my scale is not very accurate so I'll try again in a couple of days.

    Exercise





  • 4 km walk/run at track ( ?? min)
  • power walk to and from track (2 X 13 min)  

    Eats

    Breakfast


    • yogurt (85 cal)
    • plum
    Snack


    • apple
    Lunch

    • instant ramen (500 cal):thumbsdown:
    • low cal drink (20 cal)
    Snack

    • 2 sm hard candies
    Dinner

    • Lg salad with chicken (mixed greens, celery, cucumber, onion, carrot, and purple cabbage)
    • Italian dressing (100 cal)
    • ice tea (2 X 55 cal)
    Dessert


    • fruit freezie (2x55 cal)
    Chores/Tasks


    • laundry
    • cleaned fridge (wasn't hard to do with nothing in it:cool:)
     

    That's all folks...:skull:


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    		  Posted: 21 October 2011 04:50 pm
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    I didn't have any food in the house for lunch, so after work I finally took a trip into town and had a very unhealthy late lunch at Burger King.:dizzy: I was soooo hungry and it was yummy:tongue:.  I didn't really need dinner after that...and truth be told...I couldn't afford to consume any more calories.  I checked online for the calories in a Burger King meal and WOW....that's like almost my entire day's allowance!:shock:  I did get a short workout in this evening which is good.

    The weather forecast is for rain this weekend.  I good excuse to catch up on some reading and hopefully get some chores done.  It's going to be a quiet weekend for me...which is exactly what I need.

    Exercise
    • Level 1 of "30 Day Shred"
    • stretching

    Eats

    Breakfast


    • yogurt (85 cal)
    • plum
    Snack

    • big cookie (185 cal):thumbsdown:
    Late Lunch
    • Burger King chicken sandwich meal (1160 cal):shock:
    Snack
    • pretzels (160 cal)
    • grapes
    Chores/Tasks


    • laundry
    • went to town...grocery shopping
    Weight: 79kg...which is slightly lower than yesterday.
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    		  Posted: 22 October 2011 03:42 pm
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    We had a lot of rain here overnight and into the morning but by the afternoon the sun came out.  I decided to go out for a walk and stopped at the gym as well.  I'm pretty pleased with myself:ribbon:...usually when the weekend comes around I give myself a license to be lazy and eat all I want.  I also did a fast today, but haven't decided if I will continue tomorrow yet.

    Exercise
    • power walk over rolling hills (50 + min)
    • 3X15 seated chest press
    • 3X15 declined chest press
    • 3X15 lat pull downs
    • 3x15 incline sit ups
    • 3x15 bicep curls
    • 3x15 tricep extensions
    • 3X15 calf raises
    • 3x15 inner thigh press
    • ??(some) walking lunges
    Eats
    • nil
    Tasks/Chores

    • cleaned living room and washed floors
    • cleaned & dusted computer
    • laundry
    • recycling
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    		  Posted: 23 October 2011 04:10 pm
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    Where did the weekend go? Today just disappeared on me.  I had a relaxing day...reading, surfing the net and napping.  I continued with my fast today...so I took the day off exercising. I should have done more today...but I was feeling rather stiff and tired from my gym session yesterday. 

    Exercise
    • nope
    Eats
    • fasting this weekend
    • a little broth
     

    Chores/Tasks


    • made a big pot of soup for next week lunches :yum:
    • finally added new music to my ipod :music::music:
    • prepared a presentation for work (should of finished but didn't...still have a couple of days though):PC:
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    		  Posted: 24 October 2011 04:20 pm
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    Yuck Monday.:sad: Tired today...

    Exercise
    • walked to work (20 min)
    • 4 km walk/run at track ( ?? min)
    • power walk to and from track (2 X 13 min)  
    • 180 ab crunches
    Eats

    Breakfast

    • red ruby grapefruit (60 cal)
    Lunch
    • 2 X lg bowls of homemade chicken, veggie and rice soup
    Dinner
    • cajun chicken breast
    • broccoli w/sour cream
    • corn (70 cal)
    • "I Can't Believe it's Not Butter" on the veggies
    Snack
    • cheese slice (65cal)
    Tasks/Chores

    • worked on my presentation some more.:PC:
     

    Off I go to bed....nite:bear:
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    		  Posted: 25 October 2011 03:56 pm
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    Had to make a trip into town, so I didn't get much done today.  I'm keeping up with exercising but it's always a struggle.  I just feel so out of shape and any improvement is miniscule.  I'm not giving up...it just an observation that getting in shape this time around is not as easy as it has been in the past.  I guess that's called getting older.:confused:

    Exercise
    • brisk walk to & from work (2X20 min)
    • Level 1 of "30 Day Shred"
    • 3X15 overhead tricep extensions
    • stretching
    Eats

    Breakfast
    • yogurt (85 cal)
    • ruby red grapefruit (60 cal)
    Lunch
    • 1.5 lg bowl of homemade chicken, veggie and black rice soup
    Snack
    • pretzels (160 cal)
    Dinner
    • Lg chicken caesar salad (no croutons)
    • caesar dressing (120 cal)
    Snack
    • cheese slice (65 cal)
     

    Chores/Tasks
    • went to town and did some grocery shopping
    • just about finished presentation and other "work" related stuff
     

    :moon::moon:Good night....or probably good morning to most of you:sun::sun:

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    		  Posted: 26 October 2011 01:21 pm
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    Had a long work day today and I'm so tired.  I managed to get a workout out in at the track just as the sun went down.  It is getting dark so early now.  I got my presentation done which is always a nice feeling. I'm going to go to bed immediately after this entry...I can't remember the last time I've gotten to bed before midnight...but today I need it. 

    I've lost a bit of weight this week. I did a fast last weekend and dropped some weight but usually some of it (water weight I suppose) comes back on immediately. Surprisingly, it hasn't returned yet...I'll give it a couple more days and see if there is any change.  The fast has helped a whole lot with controlling my appetite which is the main reason I did it...if the weight stays off...even better!!:grin:

    Exercise





  • brisk walk home from work (20 minutes)
  • 4 km walk/run at track (33 min)
  • 180 ab crunches    

    Eats    

    Breakfast


    • yogurt (85 cal)
    • ruby red grapefruit (60 cal)
    Lunch

    • 1 lg bowl of homemade chicken, veggie and black rice soup
    Snack


    • 1 sm hard candy (33 cal)
    Dinner


    • omelet (3 white 1.5 yolk) with cheese, onion, green pepper and mushroom
    • ketchup
    • cucumber with Italian dressing (40 cal)
    Tasks/Chores



    • food prep
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    		  Posted: 27 October 2011 03:13 pm
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    Went to the track today for my workout but had to cancel because of an event that was being held there.  For some reason that put me in a bit of a bad mood...that took I while to shake.:angry:  I finally got a workout in later at home and that helped improve my mood a fair bit.  Glad tomorrow is Friday...this week has felt so long.

    Exercise
    • walk to work (20min)
    • Level 1 of "30 Day Shred"
    • stretching
    Eats

    Breakfast
    • yogurt (85 cal)
    • pineapple (110 cal)
    Lunch
    • 1.5 lg bowl of homemade chicken, veggie and black rice soupSnack
    Snack
    • apple:apple:
    Dinner

    • Lg chicken caesar salad (no croutons)
    • caesar dressing (120 cal)
    Tasks/Chores

    • laundry
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    		  Posted: 28 October 2011 02:31 pm
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    Worked only a half day but as soon as I got home I fell asleep and couldn't wake up again.  I was so tired for some unexplainable reason.  I ended up missing my run at the track because it was too late when I finally did get up.  I'm a little disappointed that I overslept and didn't get more done today. I managed to squeeze in a DVD workout in the evening.  I think I will be ready to go up to the next level soon...I need to challenge myself more.  My weight seems to be holding which means I've had a pretty good loss this past week.  Hopefully it will hold through the weekend.:wink:

    Exercise
    • Level 1 of "30 Day Shred"
    • stretching
    Eats

    Breakfast

    • yogurt (85 cal)
    • pineapple (110 cal)
    Snack
    • apple:apple:
    Lunch

    • tuna salad (tuna, mayo, celery, onion and capers)
    • lettuce
    • sm cucumber
    Dinner
    • omelet (3 white 1.5 yolk) with cheese, onion and green pepper
    • ketchup
    • sauteed spinach with garlic and sesame:yum:
    Snack
    • Nutri-grain bar (120 cal)
     

    Tasks/Chores

    • nothing:sad:
    Weight: 77kg/169.4lbs:down_arrow:
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    		  Posted: 29 October 2011 02:11 pm
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    Another quiet weekend...I've been spending a lot of time by on my own lately.  I'm not so sure it's a good thing but I am less likely to stray from my eating/exercise routine.  I went for a run this afternoon and pushed a little harder.  My breathing was better today but I really have to concentrate on it when I'm running.  I am starting to wonder if there is a possibility that I might have exercise induced asmatha...I often have the feeling that I'm being strangled.:confused:

    Exercise




  • 4 km walk/run at track ( 34 min)
  • power walk to and from track (2 X 13 min)
  • 225 ab crunches  

    Eats

    Breakfast

    • Nutri-grain bar (120 cal)
    Snack

    • pretzels (160 cal)
    Lunch

    • leftover tuna salad (tuna, mayo, celery, onion and capers)
    • lettuce & spinach
    • a little grated cheese
    Dinner

    • Lg chicken caesar salad (no croutons)
    • caesar dressing (80 cal)
    Snack


    • pretzels (160 cal)
     

    Chores/Tasks


    • grocery shopping in town
    • recycling
    • cleaned kitchen and washed floors
    :skull::skull::skull:...not bad for the weekend!
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    		  Posted: 30 October 2011 04:07 pm
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    Didn't feel so well for part of the day (sharp stomach and chest pains) but seemed to have made a full recovery after having a nap.  Having cravings today for something sweet.  It's a good thing there aren't any sweets to be found in my cupboards. :wink:

    Exercise
    • 1:10 hr power walk over rolling hills
    • 3X15 high pulley m/c
    • 3X15 incline press
    • 3X15 calf press
    • 3X15 inner thigh press
    • 3X15 shoulder press
    • 3X15 incline sit ups
    • 3X15 seated shoulder press
    • 3X15 butterfly press
    • 3X15 bicep curl
    • 3X15 tricep m/c
    Eats

    Breakfast
    • yogurt (85 cal)
    • sm mandarin orange
    Lunch
    • rice porridge with chicken and ginseng (125 cal)
    • apple:apple:
    Snack
    • sm hard candy
    • cheese slice (65 cal)
    Dinner
    • lg chicken salad (lettuce, carrot, onion, purple cabbage,green pepper, cucumber, celery, and a little grated cheese)
    • Italian dressing (80+cal)
    Snack
    • very sm bowl onion soup (taste test)
    • sm scone
     

    Chores/Tasks
    • laundry
    • made a big pot of soup for next week lunches
     

    Bye Bye weekend...I'll miss you:sad::dog:

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    		  Posted: 31 October 2011 03:46 pm
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    I think I'm going to lose my mind today...this is the third time I'm writing this entry.:angry::angry:

    Today was not such a good food day and I was having a rather low motivation day. It took a lot of self persuasion to finally get a workout in late this evening. For lunch I had some onion soup, but it just didn't have the substance to fill me up.  By the time I got downtown this afternoon, I was starving and went to McDonald's.  I don't know why I chose to eat there...I don't like most of the food (if you can call it "food")  and my body rejects just about everything on the menu.  I ordered a McChicken meal and didn't finish the fries( they were cold) and sure enough within the hour I was sprinting to the washroom.:nono:  So...it was a little bit of a wacky Halloween food day for me...but.....no sweets:thumbsup:

    Exercise
    • brisk walk to work (20 min)
    • Level 2 of "30 Day Shred":thumbsup:
    Eats

    Breakfast
    • yogurt (85 cal)
    • sm mandarin orange
    Lunch
    • 1.5 lg bowl of homemade onion soup
    • cheese slice (65 cal)
    Lunch 2
    • McChicken Meal (-half fries)
    Dinner
    • 2 lg bowls of homemade onion soup
    Snack
    • Nutri-grain bar (120 cal)
     

    Chores/Tasks
    • went to town: paid bills and did some grocery shopping
    • finished some work that I brought home today

    :skull::skull::skull::skull::skull::skull:Happy Halloween Everyone:devil::devil::devil::devil::devil::devil::devil:
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    		  Posted: 2 November 2011 01:09 pm
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    Thlnk I've caught a cold or something. Went to bed right after work yesterday and today.  Woke up later this evening and got a light workout in.  Food has not been good today or yesterday.  Feeling sick made me feel depressed :crying:which made me want to eat comfort food which means carbs.:nono: Hopefully this bug disappears quickly!

    I have a short work week so I'm going to head to the city possibly tomorrow after work...I'll see how I feel.  I plan to eat some yummy food  :yum: but hopefully I'll show some restraint.

    Exercise
    • Level 1 of "30 Day Shred"
    • 3X15 single arm tricep kickbacks
    Eats

    Breakfast
    • skipped
    Lunch
    • bag of chips (163 cal):thumbsdown:
    • 2 sm biscuts (very dense):thumbsdown:
    • some "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter"
    Snack
    • lots of cheese (approx 200+ cal):thumbsdown:
    • sm mandarin
    Dinner
    • lg chicken salad (mixed greens, carrot, onion, cucumber, celery, and a little grated cheese)
    • Italian dressing (80cal)
    Snack
    • Nutri-grain bar (120 cal)
    Chores/Tasks

    • cleaned carpet
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    		  Posted: 8 March 2012 08:46 am
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    Hi there! Yes...I'm back...again!

    Lots of changes have happened in the past few months. The biggest one being I quit my job and moved from Asia back to Canada...a very long overdue move. I've been away from family and friends for a decade now...too long a time! I am currently staying in small town Canada with my mother. My mother's health (both physically and mentally) has been declining and I needed to come home and find out exactly the state of things(she lives alone and there isn't any family in the immediate area). I've only been home for a week but there has been a lot of work to do. The up-keep of the house and property has started to slide and my mother has a lot of issues that she has been avoiding. I'm not sure if she will be able to continue living on her own, but she is really opposed to moving. Lots of difficult decisions to make in the future.:confused:

    Since coming home...

    I've been having a hard time overcoming jet-lag. It is rather dark and gloomy here...which is probably not helping. My weight has balloned to the highest it has ever been in my life.:nono: I just feel gross.:pig: I've joined a gym here and have been good so far about going regularly. However, I still seem to be gaining weight. I will start tomorrow keeping track of everything I eat because that seems to be the only way for me to find out where I'm going wrong.

    In terms of procrastination...since I've returned it's not reallly been an issue. I think living with someone really helps with that problem.

    I'm happy to be back and look forward to getting on track again.:grin:

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    		  Posted: 9 March 2012 08:54 am
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    Well...not the best first day. Still trying to get into the groove of things. My weight is currently at 186 lbs. I've gained about 8 pounds in the week+ since I've returned home.:shock: I can't really explain it. I've been working out daily and eating less. Although I haven't been great with food...I can't explain that kind of weight increase!!! I weighed myself this evening and yet again I gained 1.5 lbs since yesterday. I hope something starts to make some sense tomorrow.:confused:

    Exercise

    -treadmill 2.6 miles 30 min
    -180 ab crunches
    -3X15 shoulder press
    -3X15 front lat lifts
    -3X15 side lat lifts
    -3X15 calf raises
    -stretching

    Eats

    Breakfast

    -Cherrios
    -skim milk

    Lunch
    -turkey/cheese sandwich on a bun with calorie-reduced Mircle Whip (30 cal)
    -4 sm dolmades (these were rather oily and I'm clueless about the calories)

    Snack

    -Vitamin Water (120 cal)
    - (4-6?) dolmades

    Dinner

    -grilled chicken Caesar salad (no croutons)
    -low fat Caesar dressing (60 cal approx)
    -3 cheese cubes
    -4 crackers (80cal)

    Tasks/Chores

    -errands
    -clothes shopping
    -washed car:car:


    Good Nite :moon:
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    		  Posted: 13 March 2012 05:55 am
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    Didn't have a great weekend. A few too many potato chips. Today wasn't bad although my weight has gone up significantly again today...187.5 lbs. :nono: It's rather discouraging. I wish there was something positive to keep me motivated. If I keep up at this rate of weight gain...I'll be hitting 200 lbs in no time :cow: I think for this much of a weight gain in such a short period of time I would need to be comsuming an enormous amount of calories. Even on my worst eating days...I can't explain this kind of gain. Hopefully tomorrow will look better.

    Exercise

    -treadmill 2.5+miles 30+min
    -195 ab crunches
    -3X15 reverse delts
    -3X15 upright row
    -3X15 lat pull down
    -3X15 tricp pull down
    -stretching

    Eats

    Breakfast

    -fresh rasberries
    -sm amount of low fat plain yogurt

    Lunch

    -lg grilled chicken Caesar salad (no croutons)
    -low fat Caesar dressing (60 cal approx)

    Snack

    -Vitamin Water 120 cal

    Dinner

    -5 fish sticks 290 cal w/mustard
    -carrot sticks w/low fat dip (20cal)
    -1/4 cup cooked rice with a little tomato & pepper sauce

    Misc...

    -1/2 hard cider
    -very small nibble of some baking (which I mostly spit out).


    Chores/Tasks (falling behind on a couple of things)
    -recycling


    Tomorrow is going to be a busy day.
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    		  Posted: 14 March 2012 09:27 am
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    Today was a bit of a strange day foodwise. I baked a cake for my newphew's birthday tomorrow (he's turning 2 :smile:)and licked quite a few bowls, spoons etc.(I didn't want any of it to go to waste!). :devil::birthday_cake: I also went out for lunch at A&W with my mother but I think I made pretty good choices there.
    A little better news on the scale today. My weight didn't go up and actually went 0.5 lbs down. Hopefully it will be a trend. The rest of the week (spring break) is going to be tough...birthday party, friends I haven't seen in years visiting, family visiting, etc. :beer::martini:


    Exercise

    -treadmill 2.6 miles 30+min
    -180 ab crunches
    -3x15 upright chest press
    -3X15 chest flys
    -3X10 push ups
    -stretching

    Eats

    Breakfast

    -zip (slept in)

    Lunch

    -A&W grill chicken burger with a side salad/low fat dressing (374 cal)

    Snack

    -potato chips (300cal approx)

    Dinner

    -minestrone soup (150cal)

    Misc...

    -chocolate icing/batter :tongue::pig:

    Chores/Tasks(getting a bit slack in this department)

    -grocery shopping
    -misc shopping
    -baking
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    		  Posted: 17 March 2012 06:39 am
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    My sister's family was here visiting for a couple of days and as a result eating was all over the place (not good but not too awful). In addition, I didn't get my workouts in although her kids were a bit of a handful and I was exhausted by the end of the two days. Today I went back to the gym and went for a run on the treadmill. The run felt better than usual. I just started taking an iron supplement and I think that's helping with endurance. Weight is holding at 187.0 lbs.


    Exercise

    -2.6 miles 30 min
    -195 ab crunches
    -3X15 chest press
    -3X15 incline chest fly
    -3X15 calf raises
    -3X15 bicep curls (each arm)
    -3X15 tricp overhead extensions
    -stretching

    Eats

    Breakfast

    -slept in

    Lunch

    -4 fish sticks w/mustard (260 cal)
    -side salad w/feta cheese
    -dressing (30 cal)

    Dinner

    -tomato soup
    -7 saltine crackers (90 cal)

    Snack
    -popcorn (190- cal shared)


    Misc
    -really small taste of chocolate cake
    -a few grapes

    Chores/Tasks
    -not much done here :(

    Have a lovely weekend everyone!:bear:
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    		  Posted: 20 March 2012 07:23 am
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    errrrrrrrrrrrr:angry::angry:Take two:angry::angry:

    My friends from my high school days came up to visit this weekend. We had a nice time catching up (it's been years) but the weekend consisted of loads of alcohol :martini::martini:and pizza :pizza::pizza:....and ZERO exercise.:shock: I think the next few weeks should be pretty quite, so I hopefully I will be able to stay more focused on my goals. Food was not to great today but I went to the gym and I am noticing an improvement in strength and endurance. Unfortunately the same can not be said about my weight...up again and back to 187.5:up_arrow:.

    Exercise

    -treadmill 2.7 miles 30+ min
    -180 ab crunches
    -3X15 shoulder press
    -3X15 side lat lifts
    -stretching

    Eats

    Breakfast

    -1.5 donuts (I'm not even a fan of them:nono:)

    Lunch

    -clear soup with dumplings
    -cheese slice (80 cal)

    Dinner

    -2 airline rolls with chicken and cheese ( a little low cal Mircle Whip and mustard)
    -provolone cheese slice

    Dessert

    -a few raspberries:yum:
    -apple

    Chores/Tasks
    -I've been terribly lazy and need to snap out of it tomorrow!!:snail:

    Last edited on 20 March 2012 08:36 am by Elevator
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    		  Posted: 21 March 2012 08:50 am
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    Had another low motivation day. I have a few projects that need to get done that I have been putting off for sometime now. errrrrrrrrr:angry: I really hope to at least get started on one of them tomorrow.

    Otherwise, things went alright today. Gym workout went pretty well, but I'm a little stiff/sore this evening...hopefully that won't hinder tomorrow's workout. Physically, I felt really heavy all day today but when I got on the scale my weight actually had gone down (FINALLY) 186.5 :down_arrow: I still need to be more carefully with what I eat. I've been eating smaller portions but I often eat what my mother cooks and she uses a fair amount of butter and oil in her cooking. It sure does taste good though.

    Exercise

    -treadmill 2.8 miles 32 min
    -195 ab crunches
    -3X15 reverse delt flys
    -3X15 hammer curls
    -3X15 upright row
    -3X15 high pulley
    -3X15 single arm tricep kickbacks (per arm)
    -stretching

    Eats

    Breakfast

    -slept in

    Lunch

    -2 airline rolls with chicken and cheese+ ( a little low cal Mircle Whip and mustard)

    Snack

    -sm coke

    Dinner

    -beets and green beans (with a Vinaigrette dressing)
    -med serving macaroni (with veggie/butter sauce)

    Desser

    -sm low fat plain yogurt
    -freah raspberries
    -a handful of grapes


    Chores/Tasks
    -grocery shopping

    Last edited on 21 March 2012 11:25 pm by Elevator
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    		  Posted: 21 March 2012 09:01 am
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    Hi Elevator, thanks for stopping by my diary. Good luck on the quitting smoking! That was my very first step in getting healthy and losing weight a few years ago and it makes a huge difference in the ability to exercise. Keep it up, if you made it to day 4 then the worst of it is over and you are doing it!!

    I just read back to your March 8 post and see that you recently moved back to Canada from Asia and are with your mom. From experience I know that it is certainly more challenging to eat healthy when someone else is doing the cooking and they use a lot of fattening ingredients. Eating much smaller portions of foods with oil and fat is of course a key trick and you can load up on green salad as an appetizer to add bulk without the calories.

    You seem to do very well with your exercising!
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    		  Posted: 22 March 2012 05:31 am
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    MollyMoo...I've quit smoking a gazillion times and have tried just about every method but I woke up the other day and just didn't feel like smoking.:confused: Strange to say the least but I'm just going with it...maybe this time will be different.

    Didn't feel (physically or mentally) great today. Took a day off from the gym. Overslept today and think I probably will have a hard time sleeping tonight.


    Exercise

    -nil

    Eats

    Breakfast

    -nothing

    Lunch

    -airline roll with chicken and cheese (a little low cal Mircle Whip and mustard)
    -a few grapes

    Snack

    -cheese++
    -crackers (90cal)

    Dinner

    -Turkey meatloaf (200cal)
    -mashed potatoes
    -beets (with a Vinaigrette dressing)
    -ketchup

    Dessert

    -yogurt (90 cal)

    Late Night Snack:pig::pig:

    -cheese++
    -crackers++

    Tasks/Chores

    -started one of my long procrastinated projects.

    Last edited on 22 March 2012 09:57 am by Elevator
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    		  Posted: 23 March 2012 06:28 am
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    Didn't have much of an appetite today. My run on the treadmill was a bit of a struggle but I made my way through it. It was nice and quiet at the gym today...just the way I like it.:smile:

    Today my weight significantly dropped from Tuesday. I am kind of shocked:shock: and can't account for the loss but neither could I explain the sudden gain from the previous weeks.:confused: Perhaps my weight is balancing itself out?? However, I have been feeling really thirsty all day,so it might be just water loss. I'll see what happens tomorrow. Anyway... today I weighed in at 183.0 lbs for a loss of 3.5lbs in two days.:shock:

    Exercise

    -2.6 miles 30 min
    -195 ab crunches
    -3X15 shoulder press
    -3X15 front lat lifts
    -3X15 side lat lifts
    -3X15 tricep pull downs
    -stretching

    Eats

    Breakfast

    -1/2 organic muffin
    -1/2 organic chocolate cake square

    Lunch

    -1/2 bun with chicken and cheese ( a little low cal Mircle Whip)

    Snack

    -sm coke

    Dinner

    -Spanish rice & chicken+
    -salad (lettuce & cucumber)w/vinaigrette dressing
    -beets w/vinaigrette dressing

    Dessert

    -Cherrios
    -skim milk

    Tasks/Chores

    -finished & sent school application
    -recycling
    -started project 2 (not finished project 1 yet)

    :bear::bear::bear:

    Last edited on 24 March 2012 06:04 am by Elevator
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    		  Posted: 24 March 2012 06:03 am
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    A little tired today (lousy sleep last night) but had a really good run on the treadmill today. Much better than I anticipated. Weighed myself again today and I was correct about the weight loss yesterday...temporary. It went back up to 186.5 lbs. I was hoping some of the loss would have remained. I've been really watching what I eat and not overeating. I think I need to cut out more of the bread I've been eating.

    Exercise

    -2.7 miles 30 min
    -225 ab crunches
    -3X15 chest press
    -3X15 incline chest fly
    -stretching

    Eats

    Breakfast

    -no time

    Lunch

    2 airline rolls with cheese & lettuce( a little low cal Mircle Whip)

    Snack

    -cheese
    -4 big strawberries
    -Vitamin water (120 cal)

    Dinner

    -4 fish sticks w/mustard (230 cal)
    -salad (lettuce, carrot, radish, tomato & feta)
    -Calorie reduced dressing (45 cal)

    Late Snack

    -cheese (2 small slices)

    Tasks/Chores

    -chauffeuring my mother about town
    -grocery shopping

    Last edited on 24 March 2012 08:15 am by Elevator
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    		  Posted: 25 March 2012 06:37 am
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    Beautiful day :sun: FINALLY!! Spent it outside doing yard work for my mother. It really was a workout! My back is certainly tired from pushing the mower around...even got my heart rate up a bit. I stayed out until the sunset. We've had such #%@&! weather for so long, I tried to get as much done as possible.

    Exercise

    -hrs+ of yard work

    Eats

    Brunch

    -Cherrios
    -skim milk
    -chicken deli slice

    Snack

    -3 strawberries
    -orange juice (90 cal)

    Dinner

    -turkey meatloaf (200cal) w/ketchup
    -spanish rice
    -celery & carrot sticks
    -dip (35 cal)

    Dessert

    -yogurt (90cal)

    Chores/Tasks

    -mowed lawn
    -cleaned up drive way
    -general yardwork
    -finished letter

    Last edited on 25 March 2012 08:58 am by Elevator
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    		  Posted: 26 March 2012 11:07 am
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    This morning, my body really felt all that yard work I did yesterday. Didn't get much sleep last night so had a slow start to the day. My mother always cooks something up for Sunday dinner...not necessarily the healthiest choices but the servings were small. She made fried chicken...at least it was a skinless breast.:dizzy::yum: I usual take the weekend off at the gym but decided to go for a short workout. I'm pleased with how my endurance is coming along...much better than when I was living in Asia (not sure why that is?). I no longer have any chest pains or breathing problems like I did when I was running outdoors in Korea...maybe it's related to running outside vs. inside on a treadmill. I must admit, I much prefer running indoors. My weight dropped again down to 183 pounds. It's been all over the place this past week, so I'm not counting on it to be the same tomorrow.

    Exercise

    -treadmill 1.8 miles 20+min
    -9x15 sec plank
    -3X15 bicep curl (R & L)
    -3X15 tricep dip
    -stretching

    Eats

    Breakfast

    -Cherrios
    -skim milk

    Lunch

    -Cherrios
    -skim milk

    Snack

    -sm coke
    -5 saltine crackers

    Dinner

    -fried chicken breast (skinless)
    -fried potatoes
    -lettuce with w/vinaigrette dressing


    Snack

    -cinnammon roll (470 cal:shock::shock: and it was small:shock::shock:)

    Chores/Tasks

    -almost finished project 1 :smile:


    Hope it was a great wknd for everyone:star:

    Last edited on 26 March 2012 11:09 am by Elevator
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    		  Posted: 27 March 2012 08:05 am
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    The gloomy wet weather is back and it looks like it's going to stay for a while. Good thing I got some of the yard work done this past weekend. Had another good gym session today. Pushed a little harder. I'm thinking of possibly trying an aerobics class but worried I might embarrass myself.:confused: I am not the most coordinated person on the planet. Weight is down:down_arrow:today 182.5 lbs.:grin:

    Exercise

    -treadmill 2.7 miles 30 min
    -180 ab crunches
    -3X15 shoulder press
    -3X15 front lat lifts
    -3X15 side lat lifts
    -3X15 single arm overhead tricep extensions (R & L)
    -stretching

    Eats

    Breakfast

    -Cherrios
    -sm milk

    Lunch

    -Minestrone soup (200cal)

    Dinner

    -turkey meatloaf (40 cal) w/ketchup
    -potato dumplings + w/parmesan cheese
    -carrot & celery sticks
    -dip (25 cal)

    Chores/Tasks

    -post office drop off/pick up
    -ordered transcripts

    Last edited on 27 March 2012 10:25 am by Elevator

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