Today's Weight: 200.3
Difference: - 2.8
Total Difference: -10.9
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So my last week of this month got a little screwed because I left Extreme Shed and Shred at the MIL's. I realized it after I got home Monday, after not being able to exercise for various reasons. I spent all yesterday planning my time around the hour and twenty minutes it takes to complete it, and about an hour before the designated time, I remembered it wasn't here for me to use, so I had to survey what I had. At first I still wanted to do at least an hour's worth, so I turned to my Bob dvds. I ended up deciding against all 3; since my kettlebell is still at my fiancee's, I didn't feel like trying to modify with a dumbbell, and the confined space of my bedroom does not lend itself to some of the moves in Total Body Transformation. I wanted to save yoga for today, because yes I sweat ad feel good, but since I hadn't had a good workout since Friday, I wanted something that really got my heart rate up. Looking at my Jillian dvds, I decided I still wanted to save my Ripped in 30 for next month, still no kettle bell, so I went for the ass whooping of Kickboxing. I'm sad I wont get to finish this month with the ES&S but oh well.
I was also annoyed to find that part of my heart rate monitor is missing. Livestrong's calculator never seems on for me, either too low or too high. I need to find the missing piece because for me, the HRM is a very helpful tool.
It will also be helpful to find out if I need to supplement Ri30 with kickboxing, since the stepping up to 1:20:00 seems to have agreed with me. I want to go back to just 1:00:00, since the last 10 were always the longest because I had so little left.
Ratatouille
Mediterranean Salad
Pumpkin Ginger Waffles
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
WWI, Explorations
Today's Weight: 204.2
Difference: -2.0
Total Difference: -7.0
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Today is the start of..... Extreme Shed and Shred! I will be taking some measurements in a bit to compare in 4 weeks. and this will be a busy month. Because of that, I will only be holding myself to 4-6 days of exercise, instead of 5-6 days and feeling guilty if its not six.
Currently, the plan is to do Level 1 for a week, Level 2 the next, and for the last 2 weeks do the combined video. oh the finger biting of change.
I'm so glad I'm not s sore today, yesterday and Monday evening I was dang sore, due to 2 workouts [my last day of mini shred, and a JM kick-box session] on Monday and being sore from yoga on Sunday, we did poses that made my ribs hurt.
September will be the month of Ripped in 30.
Also, I will be getting a new scale tonight. Yay!
Today I will be experimenting with vegan baking. I've done some vegan cooking, today will be baking. Not only will it be good to find more alternatives, I might find some recipes my parents ca use this upcoming faire season. I also have a few recipes from SCD diet, because I'm trying to find tasty ways to replace how much starch and grain based flours is currently in my diet. Not all, but yeah.
On today's list to make:
Vegan Brownies [might someday make them with almond flour, or brown rice flour]
Raspberry Almond Cake [made with black berries since I couldn't get raspberries]
Protien Truffle Bombs
Difference: -2.0
Total Difference: -7.0
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Today is the start of..... Extreme Shed and Shred! I will be taking some measurements in a bit to compare in 4 weeks. and this will be a busy month. Because of that, I will only be holding myself to 4-6 days of exercise, instead of 5-6 days and feeling guilty if its not six.
Currently, the plan is to do Level 1 for a week, Level 2 the next, and for the last 2 weeks do the combined video. oh the finger biting of change.
I'm so glad I'm not s sore today, yesterday and Monday evening I was dang sore, due to 2 workouts [my last day of mini shred, and a JM kick-box session] on Monday and being sore from yoga on Sunday, we did poses that made my ribs hurt.
September will be the month of Ripped in 30.
Also, I will be getting a new scale tonight. Yay!
Today I will be experimenting with vegan baking. I've done some vegan cooking, today will be baking. Not only will it be good to find more alternatives, I might find some recipes my parents ca use this upcoming faire season. I also have a few recipes from SCD diet, because I'm trying to find tasty ways to replace how much starch and grain based flours is currently in my diet. Not all, but yeah.
On today's list to make:
Vegan Brownies [might someday make them with almond flour, or brown rice flour]
Raspberry Almond Cake [made with black berries since I couldn't get raspberries]
Protien Truffle Bombs
Monday, July 30, 2012
Food!
Chicken with Mushrooms, and zucchini pasta.
Soon I will upload all the pics of food I've been eating lately.
Until then, here's some recipes:
Bright blessings!
Monday, April 30, 2012
End of Phase 1
Well then. Has a month really gone by? My life has been so busy, I guess it has.
So, out of the 30 workouts of Phase 1, I missed 3. I would say days, but since my weekends are scheduled the way they are, I do Saturday's workout late Friday afternoon instead. By Phase 3 I should be able to do them on Saturdays again. While 1 of my workouts was missed because I had not yet realized I should move the one workout, the other 2 were frustratingly blocked. I worked last Friday, early enough not to be able to get up and do it beforehand [since I take the fiancee to work in order to have a car], and when we got home our niece and nephew had come to stay the night with Gramma. I had been ok with the idea of missing my last cardio, especially after my day Friday, but and the many circumstances that collided on Friday night to prevent me from exercising upset me. I did stay very physically active all weekend so I don't feel horrible, just frustrated.
So here goes:
Phase 1
Workout 1:
Ease: 2/5
Length: 31 min
[My] Avg Cal: 240
Workout 2:
Ease:2.5-3/5
Length: 35 min
[My] Avg Cal: 273
Cardio 1
Ease: 3.5/5
Length: 25 min
[My] Avg Cal: 227
Workout 3:
Ease: 3.5/5
Length: 35 min
[My] Avg Cal: 290
Workout 4:
Ease: 3/5
Length: 33 min
[My] Avg Cal: 246
I really enjoyed phase 1. I felt the first 2 weeks were definitely beginner, and would say that those more experienced with working out should take the supplemental cardio option the first week, maybe even the second. I promise you the first cardio dvd will not be child's play by the end of the phase. Heck, I'm pretty sure that with the exception of supplementing the first 2 weeks, I could start this whole thing over again at the end. I won't though.
As far as weight loss goes. I did not lose mounds of weight. I didn't lose what I wanted. I'm not following the diet program because frankly, I only find those practical when you live alone. I live with 2 other people no matter which house I'm at. And they control the spices... I mean, they do the food buying, as is their prerogative, and therefore, no altered diet. That's not to say I didn't make healthy choices. I also made bad ones. I also have a completely different eating schedule on the weekends that I believe is screwing with my system. I have been logging my fod and trying very hard to make good decisions, but I'll be the first to admit my crock pot picks for the end of the day on the weekends isn't 100% omghealthy. But when I know they are, I eat earlier in the day accordingly. Sometimes, I make a few ingredient substitutions to 'lighten' it up. C'est la vie. I'm working hard and not giving up and it counts for something.
Crockpot Menus of late:
Broccoli Casserole
Creamy Beef over Noodles [brown rice noodles are tasty]
Chicken and Brown Rice
Broccoli Beef
So, out of the 30 workouts of Phase 1, I missed 3. I would say days, but since my weekends are scheduled the way they are, I do Saturday's workout late Friday afternoon instead. By Phase 3 I should be able to do them on Saturdays again. While 1 of my workouts was missed because I had not yet realized I should move the one workout, the other 2 were frustratingly blocked. I worked last Friday, early enough not to be able to get up and do it beforehand [since I take the fiancee to work in order to have a car], and when we got home our niece and nephew had come to stay the night with Gramma. I had been ok with the idea of missing my last cardio, especially after my day Friday, but and the many circumstances that collided on Friday night to prevent me from exercising upset me. I did stay very physically active all weekend so I don't feel horrible, just frustrated.
So here goes:
Phase 1
Workout 1:
Ease: 2/5
Length: 31 min
[My] Avg Cal: 240
Workout 2:
Ease:2.5-3/5
Length: 35 min
[My] Avg Cal: 273
Cardio 1
Ease: 3.5/5
Length: 25 min
[My] Avg Cal: 227
Workout 3:
Ease: 3.5/5
Length: 35 min
[My] Avg Cal: 290
Workout 4:
Ease: 3/5
Length: 33 min
[My] Avg Cal: 246
I really enjoyed phase 1. I felt the first 2 weeks were definitely beginner, and would say that those more experienced with working out should take the supplemental cardio option the first week, maybe even the second. I promise you the first cardio dvd will not be child's play by the end of the phase. Heck, I'm pretty sure that with the exception of supplementing the first 2 weeks, I could start this whole thing over again at the end. I won't though.
As far as weight loss goes. I did not lose mounds of weight. I didn't lose what I wanted. I'm not following the diet program because frankly, I only find those practical when you live alone. I live with 2 other people no matter which house I'm at. And they control the spices... I mean, they do the food buying, as is their prerogative, and therefore, no altered diet. That's not to say I didn't make healthy choices. I also made bad ones. I also have a completely different eating schedule on the weekends that I believe is screwing with my system. I have been logging my fod and trying very hard to make good decisions, but I'll be the first to admit my crock pot picks for the end of the day on the weekends isn't 100% omghealthy. But when I know they are, I eat earlier in the day accordingly. Sometimes, I make a few ingredient substitutions to 'lighten' it up. C'est la vie. I'm working hard and not giving up and it counts for something.
Crockpot Menus of late:
Broccoli Casserole
Creamy Beef over Noodles [brown rice noodles are tasty]
Chicken and Brown Rice
Broccoli Beef
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
WWI blahs
Today's Weight: 207.2
Difference: +1.8
Total Difference: -4.1
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I'm more than a little upset. I'm very frustrated that right now one or two miscalculations in a new situation has led to a huge gain. I'm still exercising damnit, I was trying to make the best choices and found out I was still wrong. Not to mention realizing that I've plateaued after what, losing 2.5 lbs? Because really, that what this is, yo-yoing between the same damn few pounds.
Excuse me while I go stew in my hole and try to figure out how to climb this mountain. Besides screaming obscenities at my body. and the people in my life who are verbally attacking my choices that are trying to avoid this outcome again
Baked Chicken with Dijon and Lime
Whiskey Steak
Lentil Chili
Mexican Lentils and Rice
Difference: +1.8
Total Difference: -4.1
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I'm more than a little upset. I'm very frustrated that right now one or two miscalculations in a new situation has led to a huge gain. I'm still exercising damnit, I was trying to make the best choices and found out I was still wrong. Not to mention realizing that I've plateaued after what, losing 2.5 lbs? Because really, that what this is, yo-yoing between the same damn few pounds.
Excuse me while I go stew in my hole and try to figure out how to climb this mountain. Besides screaming obscenities at my body. and the people in my life who are verbally attacking my choices that are trying to avoid this outcome again
Baked Chicken with Dijon and Lime
Whiskey Steak
Lentil Chili
Mexican Lentils and Rice
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Scale Day
Today's Weight: 205.4
Difference: -1.6
Total Difference: -5.9
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I had very mixed feelings about getting on the scale today. Part of me was excited that I got to weigh myself, part of me was annoyed that I was doing it since I'm trying not to rely on it too much, and part of me was just plain curious what number it would say. I was pleasantly surprised by what it said, I figured it would match last week's number since my weekend's eating was all over the place. I was physically active for most of Sunday, lifting heavy, up and down short flight of stairs, walking to a fro, but my lunch was from a pot luck, breakfast was from Carl's Jr, and dinner was In and Out [granted, I got my double-double protein style with no sauce and I didnt snack after] and Monday I managed to go over calories by indulging in a Carl's cookie after splitting a combo with the MIL. Those cookies have a shitload of calories, prolly why they taste so good.
But who knows, sometimes I wonder about counting calories. Some of my inspirations didn't lose weight by counting calories, but by eating healthily and when they were hungry, and Monday left me very hungry. [and yes, exercising, which I'm doing]. I tend to have days where I feel hungry at the end of the day even though I made good choices, because I'm limiting to calorie counts.
Those inspirational posters always say to go by more than the scale, look for the little things, but I don't think I really have any Non-Scale Victories so far. I'm back into my 18W Gloria Vanderbilts again, I spose that counts.
I'm enjoying Body Revolution like I said, but I am only 3 days in. Let's see how I feel about it at the end of phase 1. Secretly, I'm scared I'm still going to be in the same place in 3 months. In general, my determination to lose weight has helped me not be so uptight and depressed, but since I seem to make very slow progress I'm just scared. In general, yes, I know one day I will lose the weight as long as I keep trying, keep going with regular exercise and healthy eating. But I do have small goals, like maybe being 8-10 lbs lighter at the end of phase one. Not only that, but to see a bit of a difference at the end of phase one too, since I've decided to take weekly pictures to motivate me.
Saturdays for exercise are going to be very interesting, since I have very little time in the mornings. Personally, I guess I won't need to eat before exercising if I do it when I wake up since I'll be getting up earlier on the weekends. anywhos.
Here are some recipes that have gotten big thumbs up from my family[ies] recently:
Clean Eating Lemon Chicken Penne
Lemony Chicken with Artichoke Hearts
Cuban Pork
Garlic Asparagus with Lime
Difference: -1.6
Total Difference: -5.9
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I had very mixed feelings about getting on the scale today. Part of me was excited that I got to weigh myself, part of me was annoyed that I was doing it since I'm trying not to rely on it too much, and part of me was just plain curious what number it would say. I was pleasantly surprised by what it said, I figured it would match last week's number since my weekend's eating was all over the place. I was physically active for most of Sunday, lifting heavy, up and down short flight of stairs, walking to a fro, but my lunch was from a pot luck, breakfast was from Carl's Jr, and dinner was In and Out [granted, I got my double-double protein style with no sauce and I didnt snack after] and Monday I managed to go over calories by indulging in a Carl's cookie after splitting a combo with the MIL. Those cookies have a shitload of calories, prolly why they taste so good.
But who knows, sometimes I wonder about counting calories. Some of my inspirations didn't lose weight by counting calories, but by eating healthily and when they were hungry, and Monday left me very hungry. [and yes, exercising, which I'm doing]. I tend to have days where I feel hungry at the end of the day even though I made good choices, because I'm limiting to calorie counts.
Those inspirational posters always say to go by more than the scale, look for the little things, but I don't think I really have any Non-Scale Victories so far. I'm back into my 18W Gloria Vanderbilts again, I spose that counts.
I'm enjoying Body Revolution like I said, but I am only 3 days in. Let's see how I feel about it at the end of phase 1. Secretly, I'm scared I'm still going to be in the same place in 3 months. In general, my determination to lose weight has helped me not be so uptight and depressed, but since I seem to make very slow progress I'm just scared. In general, yes, I know one day I will lose the weight as long as I keep trying, keep going with regular exercise and healthy eating. But I do have small goals, like maybe being 8-10 lbs lighter at the end of phase one. Not only that, but to see a bit of a difference at the end of phase one too, since I've decided to take weekly pictures to motivate me.
Saturdays for exercise are going to be very interesting, since I have very little time in the mornings. Personally, I guess I won't need to eat before exercising if I do it when I wake up since I'll be getting up earlier on the weekends. anywhos.
Here are some recipes that have gotten big thumbs up from my family[ies] recently:
Clean Eating Lemon Chicken Penne
Lemony Chicken with Artichoke Hearts
Cuban Pork
Garlic Asparagus with Lime
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Recipes to satisfy :)
Tomato and Squash Pie [more like a flat bread]
Warm Red Cabbage with Apple and Caraway Slaw
Lemon Vinaigrette
Broccoli Pesto Pizza
Penne With Spinach Sauce
Chickpea casserole with Lemon and Shallots a personal favorite
Spicy Chickpea Stew
Turkish Yogurt Cake with Figs
Herb garden Potatoes with Fresh Spinach Lemon
Mac n Cheese with Artichokes
Lemon Spinach Pesto Pasta
Egyptian Tomato Soup
Cornmeal Fennel Cookies
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Herbed Cornmeal Rub
Egg-crisp Polenta with Tomatoes n Mushrooms
Sweet Mustard Chicken Bake I personally would up the [substituted brown] mustard quotient and reduce the honey portion to taste because the honey will strangle the mustard easily
Spinach Tomato Tortellini
Rosemary Ranch Chicken Kabobs
Beer Butt Rosemary Chicken
Cajun Spiced Pork Chops
Black Bean and corn Quessadillas
Fettuccine with Sweet Pepper Cayenne Sauce So frickin tasty and healthy
Grilled zucchini Pizza
Asparagus Guacamole
Spinach Brownies
I think I shall leave it here for now, enjoy!
Warm Red Cabbage with Apple and Caraway Slaw
Lemon Vinaigrette
Broccoli Pesto Pizza
Penne With Spinach Sauce
Chickpea casserole with Lemon and Shallots a personal favorite
Spicy Chickpea Stew
Turkish Yogurt Cake with Figs
Herb garden Potatoes with Fresh Spinach Lemon
Mac n Cheese with Artichokes
Lemon Spinach Pesto Pasta
Egyptian Tomato Soup
Cornmeal Fennel Cookies
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Herbed Cornmeal Rub
Egg-crisp Polenta with Tomatoes n Mushrooms
Sweet Mustard Chicken Bake I personally would up the [substituted brown] mustard quotient and reduce the honey portion to taste because the honey will strangle the mustard easily
Spinach Tomato Tortellini
Rosemary Ranch Chicken Kabobs
Beer Butt Rosemary Chicken
Cajun Spiced Pork Chops
Black Bean and corn Quessadillas
Fettuccine with Sweet Pepper Cayenne Sauce So frickin tasty and healthy
Grilled zucchini Pizza
Asparagus Guacamole
Spinach Brownies
I think I shall leave it here for now, enjoy!
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