Hello All,

I havent blogged since March 22 (7 days ago). I cannot recall the food I consumed and when but I have been on track. I can recall the workouts. Let's see.

Wednesday 3/23: Hamstrings with JV
Thursday 3/24: Kickboxing, Spinning
Friday 3/25: Cardio-WSC
Saturday 3/26: 3 mile run
Sunday 3/27: Quads with JV
Monday 3/28: Chest/Tri with JV, Spinning

I will log more regularly to keep you in the loop!!! More to come.

3/21/2011
B-English muffin with ham
L-lean cuisine
D-turkey sandwich
S-banana
Exercise: 20 min walk

3/22/2011
B-granola bar
S-graham crackers
L-salad with tuna, chicken and veggies/1/2 cup swt potato
D-lean cuisine
S-almonds
Exercise: 45 min elliptical, upper body weights
Comments: Down to 138.5!!!!! 130 here I come.

3/19/11
B-protein bar, banana
L-salad with grilled chicken
D-turkey sandwich, diet soda cupcake
Exercise: None
Comments: That cupcake was so yummy but I got to cut out the sweets especially if I didn't fit in exercise.

3/20/11
B-banana, almonds
L-egg white omelet with tomato, spinach, light Swiss cheese
S-granola bar
D-tuna on slice of toast
S-one bite of doughnut
Exercise: None
Comments: The goal is to lift and do cardio this week and eat as clean as possible.

Starting Weight: 143
Today's Weight: 139.5
Yay!!!!

So it looks like all my hard work this week has paid off. Down from 143 to 140. Did I tell you my motivation? Well I decided to complete a weight loss challenge with my cousins that will run until my birthday weekend (April 14). We have planned a trip to Flordia. The person who loses the least amount of weight during the challenge will be put on the wildest roller coaster at the amusement park or (if they love roller coasters) be placed on a kiddle ride with pictures being placed on Facebook. Now I hate rollercoasters. They scare me to death. Every time I think of skipping a workout or eating something totally wrong the anxiety builds up. I must win this challenge or at least come in second to save myself. One of my cousins have already lost 5lbs compared to my 3 but its cool. I can take her!!!! I know that's harsh cause she's family but I could have a heart attack on that ride. Here is the last couple of days:

3/16/11
B-oatmeal, egg whites w/cheese
L-hummus wrap
S-protein shake
D-grilled chicken wrap
Exercise: Pilates, 3 mile run

3/17/11
B-granola bar
S-slim Jim
L-salad
S-protein shake, 2 spoons of pnb
D-oatmeal
Exercise: Kickboxing

3/18/11
B-Special K cereal
L-Lean Cuisine with extra brussel sprouts
S-protein shake
D-salad, small frosty
Exercise: 6 mile run (1H:03 min)
Comments: OH MY GOODNESS. That was so hard but I felt super accomplished when it was done. I told my guy friend that I was going to try and do 6 since we had done 3 miles on Wed. I was super happy that I made it and called him to brag. He said, "Looks like I got some competition"!!! He also mention hiking...I'm definitely down!

Here is yesterday:
B-oatmeal
S- 3 brown rice california rolls
L-hummus wrap
S-small pc of cake
D-ww crackers, almonds
Exercise: None

The cake was from a Baby Shower but I got the smallest piece. Wanted to exercise but I didnt carve it into the day like I should have. Starting personal training part-time and the long days are kicking my butt but no excuses.

Fired Up!

One month from my b-day. Got to get it in:

3/13/11
B-string cheese, 3 graham crackers
S-3 strips of bacon, 1/2 cup of eggs
L-grilled chicken, green beans, carrots
S-130 cal cookie
D-almonds, string cheese
Exercise: None

3/14/11
B-oatmeal, string cheese
S-2 scoop of pnb
L-hummus, lettuce, carrots, whole wheat wrap
D-one slice of raisin toast with turkey
D2-fish, green beans
Exercise: 4 mile jog, Zumba

Recuperated

I thought I had a super strong immune system capable of fighting off cough and colds with ease. Boy, I was wrong. I am happy to say I have recuperated from my second cold. Both took me two to three weeks to fight off. Now I am ready to get back into the swing of things. Here is the last three days:

3/10/11
B-turkey bacon on wheat toast
S-peanut butter
L-salad
S-apple, 2 Hershey Kisses
D-baked fish, veggies
S-oatmeal
Exercise: Kickboxing

3/11/11
B-oatmeal, yogurt
S-cup of cottage cheese
L-ww wrap, hummus, lettuce, shredded carrots
S-trail mix, 1 Reese cup
D-Baked fish, brown rice, zucchini, strawberry mojito
Exercise: 45 cardio circuit (stepper, stepmill, elliptical), Group X class (15 cardio, 20 strength, 10 abs), extra upper body weights (30 min)

3/12/11
B-oatmeal
L-ww wrap with hummus, lettuce, shredded carrots
S-almonds, pickle
S-graham crackers
D-string cheese, sardines
Exercise: 40 min walk/run

Wednesday, February 16
B-oatmeal with almonds
S-fruit cup, yogurt
L-green beans, chicken
D-6 inch turkey breast sandwich on wheat
Exercise: Pilates, 30 min on arch trainer, 20 min weights

Thursday, February 17
B-turkey pastrami on wheat toast
S-wheat cracker with peanut butter
L-salad
S-oatmeal
D-green beans, fish
Exercise: Spin/Abs (45), Kickboxing (45)

2 Months from B-Day

So yesterday marked exactly 2 months from my birthday. The goal is to lose 10lbs, which is definitely possible. I started the week off right with a run at Hains Point on Monday. I ran with a friend who runs faster and longer than me so it pushed me to keep going. I must do that more often. I am going to push for 3 times per week even if its on the treadmill. I have to gear up for the warm weather (spring is upon us).

Considering Monday was Valentine's Day and I had a lot of Hershey kisses, I will begin with Tuesday.

Tuesday, February 15
B-2 slices of whole wheat toast with peanut butter
S-banana, almonds
L/D-grilled chicken, brown rice, green beans
S-2 Hershey kisses with almonds, fruit cup
Exercise: Kickboxing

Monday, February 7
B-oatmeal, yogurt
S-fruit cup, almonds
L-Signature Salad Cosi (without chicken or pistachios)
D-peanut butter sandwich on high fiber bread
Exercise: spin (40), hi/lo (45), zumba (60)

Tuesday, February 8
B-oatmeal
L-salad (lettuce, carrots, raisins, cheese, light rasp dressing)
S-1 spoon of peanut butter
D-green beans, Fish
S-grilled chicken wrap, apple pie (McDonalds)- I ordered one apple pie for my mom and he put 2 in the bag.Bummer :(
Exercise: Kickboxing