Challenge 1 Day 36

I woke up cranky. I'm having sleep issues and I don't know how to fix them. I didn't want to work out this morning. In fact, I did everything I could for almost an hour as a way not to do it. Then, I ran out of things to do so I did my LBWO. My heart wasn't in it.

I placed an order with Netrition for some sugar free DaVinci syrups. I ordered 3 chocolate, 3 vanilla, and 6 Irish Cream. I love Irish Cream. I'll use the chocolate and vanilla in baked goods and desserts, and the Irish Cream in my teas and coffees. I can't wait until it gets here.

Food was ok today. I've been drinking a lot of coffee with cream. I may have to switch to light cream. I was trying non-dairy creamer or milk, but I miss the creaminess. So I got whipping cream, but not heavy whipping cream. I'll try the light whipping cream next time. I've also decided to use real cream instead of Cool Whip or Reddi-Whip in recipes.

watermelon
cottage cheese

coffee w/ cream
watermelon
cottage cheese

sliced turkey w/ mustard
light English muffin
coffee w/ cream

South Beach chicken wrap

green beans
extra lean ground beef
coffee w/ cream

Calories - 1405
Carbs - 95 (28 fiber)
Protein - 109
Fat - 71
Ratio - 26.2c/29.2p/43.9f

Week 5

Week 5 was good to me. I lost 2.5 pounds, so I'm down a total of 8 pounds for this challenge, 35.5 for the year. I was a good girl and stayed off the scale all week. In fact, I barely thought about the scale. Around Saturday, I noticed that I look smaller and my clothes fit looser. In fact, I threw away all my fat girl underwear and started wearing my chubby chick underwear!! I also tried on some size 12 pants and they fit on the hips. They also button in the front, and while it's not completely comfortable, they are wearable!! Not that I have anywhere to go in nice khaki pants...

Free day was ok. I had real pancakes for breakfast and some decent foods the rest of the day. We walked on the beach for a while and bought the kids ice cream. I did not have any, go me!! I made a great spaghetti dinner then blew it on dessert. I didn't binge, but I had quite a few chocolate and peanut butter cookies. I insisted that my husband take them with him to work today, so all is back to normal.

One thing I am noticing - I have more confidence. While I'm certainly not slim and fit yet, I feel fantastic and almost sexy. I'll take almost for now!

Challenge 1 Day 34

Another good day in the books. I didn't get up at my normal time (I slept in about 90 minutes) but I didn't let it ruin my day like the last time I slept in. I got up, did my cardio, got on with my day. I spent a relaxing day burning minimal calories on the couch, watching some Tivo'd shows and going through my cook books. I found a no-bake chocolate oatmeal cookie recipe that I wanted to try. Since I didn't want to eat them today, I brushed my teeth before heading into the kitchen, to keep me from sampling the goods. I didn't have enough oat meal, though, so I can't make them until I go to the store.

watermelon
cottage cheese

turkey salad w/ three cheese ranch
watermelon
coffee

turkey slices on mini bagel
coffee

chicken, onion, green pepper kebabs
mashed acorn squash

Calories - 1189
Carbs - 97 (15 fiber)
Protein - 102
Fat - 50
Ratio - 31.2c/32.7p/36f

Challenge 1 Day 33

I actually made a couple recipes from the Eating For Life book today - Fortified French Toast and Sloppy Joes. The french toast wasn't horrible and I'll probably make it again. The sloppy joes were fantastic, but I ate two servings. It was a pretty calorie high day.

I feel like a total wimp. My biceps aren't progressing - I can barely get through my sets of barbell curls, but I'm coming up on the end of 6 weeks, with only one more UBWO, and I can't decide if I should go ahead and increase the weight to change up my routine or stick with the current amounts until it gets easier. Maybe I'll surprise myself and be able to get through a heavier set. And while I'm complaining about exercise, I wish I had a squat rack. I'm running out of room in my living room for all my equipment. I wonder if I can talk my husband into building another room. Probably not, since we don't own the house.

apple
cottage cheese

fortified french toast
watermelon
coffee

cheddar cheese
watermelon
pork rinds

turkey sloppy joes
salad w/ caesar dressing

Calories - 1861
Carbs - 148 (28 fiber)
Protein - 175
Fat - 76
Ratio - 30c/35.5p/34.5f

Challenge 1 Day 32

It was a great day, in terms of food and activity. I did my cardio and it was really motivating. Then I made a good breakfast of whole wheat crepes and yogurt from the Eating for Life book. I undercooked the crepes a bit, but I need practice is all. I then spent 12 hours cleaning my house from top to bottom. I am ready to pass out!! My arms ache, my back hurts, and my feet are mad at me. But my house is clean and for the next three days, I can putz around and enjoy it.

Because I was so freaking active, I was ravenous!!! I ate whenever I got hungry. I think it worked out well.

whole wheat crepes w/ nonfat vanilla yogurt
coffee


green beans
tuna fish sandwich

cottage cheese
apple

carrots
cottage cheese

ground chicken
broccoli

broccoli
ground chicken
watermelon

Calories - 1675
Carbs - 155 (39 fiber)
Protein - 172
Fat - 54
Ratio - 34.6c/38.4p/26.9f

Challenge 1 Day 31

Another good day. I did go a bit long between mid-afternoon snack and dinner, but I was cleaning my house. I'm getting lots of exercise this week as I deep clean in preparation for winter.

I increased my dead lift and leg extension weights. I'm also ready for a new playlist, but I'll hold off on that until after next week.

cottage cheese
apple
coffee

turkey slices
whole wheat mini bagel
American cheese
coffee

cottage cheese
mashed cauliflower w/ low fat cream cheese

veggie scramble

cheddar cheese
sugar free chocolate pudding

Calories - 1255
Carbs - 107 (11 fiber - STILL need to work on this)
Protein - 125
Fat - 39
Ratio - 33.3c/39.1p/27.6f

Challenge 1 Day 30

My heart rate during cardio is slipping. Not much, but it's down a bit on my Level 10. I guess I'll be kicking it up a notch. It felt really good today, but I'm really looking forward to a change after next week.

I've been really hungry today. I ate some frankenfoods - Fiber One and Curves snack bars - to try them out. They were ok, but I really think I'd like to make my own. I also made my own protein shake. It was ok. I like them better with heavy cream instead of skim milk. I also had a good hunk of cheese. Boy, that tasted great!!!

cottage cheese
apple
coffee

egg & turkey scramble
sweet potato

Turkey on English muffin
Fiber One & Curves bars
protein shake

cheddar cheese

broccoli & beef

Calories - 1765
Carbs - 156 (35 fiber)
Protein - 187
Fat - 51
Ratio - 34c/40.8p/25.1f