Still Going....

Here is how my week is going.....

Tuesday 1/18/11
B-oatmeal, banana, tea
L-fish and green beans
S-fruit cup
D-green beans, canned chicken breast
Exercise: Cardio Kick/abs

Wednesday 1/19/11
B-oatmeal
L-fish, green beans
D-salad thai peanut
S-almonds, orange juice
Exercise: 30 min cardio/chest and shoulders, 15 min bootcamp/15 stepper, Pilates, 40 min walk to Smithsonian and Back


Thursday 1/20/11
B-Fish, banana tea
L-salad with grapes, apples, cranraisins and low fat sherry dressing (yummy)
S-almonds
S-oatmeal, fruit cup
D-Fish, green beans
Exercise: Spinning/Abs

Here is Friday-Monday....I have been tracking :) Not a bad weekend. Had to give up alot of tasty foods but it will all be worth it.
Weight: 140 (w/food)
Waist: 133 down 2 inches

Friday 1/14
B-fruit
L-fish, corn/veggies
S-almonds
D-green beans, fruit cup
Exercise: 40 min stepper/arch trainer/jog

Saturday 1/15
B-pears, almonds
B2-oatmeal, tea
L-salad with chicken
S-almonds
D-chicken, green beans, coleslaw
Exercise: None

Sunday 1/16
B-oatmeal, banana
L-green beans, swt potato, grilled chicken
D-green beans, chai tea
Exercise:None

Monday 1/17
B-oatmeal, Chai tea
L-fish
S-trail mix
D-green beans, tea
Exercise: Arch Trainer-45 min

January 13
B-banana, grapes
L-Tilipia, corn
S-almonds, pears
S-mango tea
D-Samon burger
Exercise: spin/abs plus Back
(Seated Back Row, Upright Rows, Lat Pull (Wide Grip), Lat Pull (Close Grip))-3 sets of 15
Comments: Excited that I am sticking to a weight training plan. Yippie!

Excited!

I am sooo excited....I got back under the 140s. I should have never made it to 147 in the first place but I decided to eat whatever I wanted and limit my exercise during the holidays giving myself a break. What did I think was going to happen. After stepping on the scale I was shocked but determined to get back in the 130's. Eating right and exercising is where its at. There is NO way of getting around it....NO way of escape it. The goal now is to get to 135 by the end of the month and maintaining it while working on increasing muscle tone.

January 11
B-oatmeal with almonds
S-pears
L-tilipia, mixed vegetables
S-almonds
D-turkey, baby carrots
Exercise: 45 minute walk run/Pilates/Biceps and Triceps
(Bicep Curls-straight bar, Tricep Pull-Downs, Concentration Curls, Tricep Dips, Skull Crashers)
3 sets of 15

Kick It Out!

Tuesday, January 11
B-oatmeal with 1/2 box of raisins
L-Tilipia and green beans
D-corn and grilled chicken
S-almonds and fruit cup

Comments:
Took it lighter today but had an intense Cardio Kick workout. I threw in a throwback CD and was really feeling it. I think the class enjoyed it as well. I am also excited about the steamed tilipia I bought from BJs. It is sooooo goood, light and fluffy. BJs rotisserie chicken was tasty too. Might have to stop out there again this weekend! Oh might I add that I havent had chocolate or any sweets in 11 days. WOW!

Feels Good

Had a super day!

Monday, January 10
B-oatmeal with almonds/cranraisins
L-baked fish, green beans
S-pears
D-baby carrots, rotisserie chicken
Exercise:
-40 min walk run
-Chest/Shoulders (Incline DB Press, Frontal Raises, Flat Bench DB Press, Lateral Raises, Cable Column Flies, Rear-Delt Flies) 3 sets of 15 for all
-Spinning at Lunch
-Arch Trainer @ Planet Fitness (30 min)/20 min elliptical

The Weekend

This was one of the best weekends I have had in a long time. Being "forced" not to eat certain foods is definitely teaching me to have willpower and recognize how many times I have given to something that someone else was having. Having to say no (sometimes many times a day) brings it to reality. Today I gave up a personal pan pizza, goldfish crackers, a Krispy Kreme doughnut and nachos. Having willpower takes discipline but its worth it. I will say there were times this weekend when I felt like I was starving but I "made it" to my next meal. I'm still here!

Saturday, January 8
B-Fruit and trail mix
L-corn, green beans with almonds
S-raisins
D-Chop It Grilled Chicken Asian Salad
Exercise: 45 min cardio
Comments: That workout was enjoyable because I watched Millionaire match maker!

Sunday, January 9
B-oatmeal, banana, orange juice
L-chicken, broccoli
S-fruit cup
D-lettuce, tomato, grilled chicken (taco but removed taco shell)
Exercise: Rest Day

I am starting to get the hang of this. As you know, Monday I was rebelling against the system as I often do. I wanted oatmeal and brown rice and sweets. Now I am on day 5 and have no desire to have all the junk I ate for the last month and a half. Maybe I am talking myself into it but I walked pass cake the other day and wasn't sad that I couldn't have any. I think I can finally say I can maintain this lifestyle. I also think I have chosen a exercise program that I can live with. This year I am not trying to promote burnout but workout hard and effectively. No need to spend hours and hours at the gym (except when I am on duty), right. That said, here is my yesterday.

Thursday, January 6
B-turkey sausage, lentil bean soup
S-trail mix
L-corn, green beans, sardines
D-apple pecan salad with grilled chicken (yum)
S-apple
Exercise: spinning and weight training (legs, biceps, triceps)

Smith Squats (added 50lbs) 3x 12
Bicep Curls CC 3 x 15 (30lbs)
Tricep Pull Downs (40lbs) 3x 20
Lunges 3 x 15
Lying Tricep Extensions 3x 20 (15lbs)
Hamstring Curl Machine 3 x 10
Leg Press (110lbs) 3 x 15

Wednesday 1/6/2011
Yesterday was a good day. I got my workout in early (6:30am) and therefore I had no excuses to make later in the day on why it wasnt completed. While I was lifting a member commented that he saw how I got my arms now (as I chest pressed the 20's). I have to keep things going since people are watching, huh? BTW: My chest and shoulders are really sore today. Almost cant lift my hands over my head. Oh well, thats what I get for taking a break.

I know, I know raisins for dinner...I was too lazy to get up and warm up anything...went to bed like 7:30pm. I am starting to get the hang of this "veggie/fruit/lean meat only diet". The key is to have things around that you can grab quickly.

Here's a summary:
B-fruit cup, trail mix
L-grilled chicken and mixed vegetables
S-apple
D-2 boxes of raisins
Exercise (Chest and Shoulders) + 10 min jog
Incline DB Press, Flat Bench DB Press, Chest Flies, Frontal Raises, Lateral Raises, Rear Delt Flies
(3 sets/ 12-20Reps)

Happy New Year!

Yes, it's me...Im back again. I want to give this blogging thing a try once more. I will attempt to be consistent and post regularly (starting today). My goals are the same...lose weight/body fat and drop inches from my waist. Here's how the first couple of days went:

Monday:
B-Fruit salad/banana
S-peanuts
L-garden salad
S-trail mix, baby carrots
D-green bean casserole with chicken
No Exercise
Comments: Adjusting to eating less...only fruit, veggies and lean meats/fish

Tuesday:
B-apple, trail mix
L-salmon patty, green beans
S-salmon patty, fruit cup
D-sweet potato, kale, corn
Exercise: kickboxing and abs (45 min)