Sunday marked a great day to be eating Cadbury eggs and chocolate bunnies. I received a small Easter basket, and luckily some of the candy still survives in the pantry. We also got some cheese sticks and slim jims. I could eat myself silly on slim jims. Yesterday I went home and suddenly remembered I had a chocolate stash, so I ate chocolate until I was on a sugar high. I had Reese's and Kisses and eggs and a crunchy chocolate bunny. I am saving my chocolate covered marshmallow cross for another day.
Dinner was great last night--grilled kielbasa with onions, peppers, and mushrooms. I had a couple of handfuls of potato chips. I also tried a sugar free Klondike bar. I wasn't thrilled with it. The chocolate had a chemical-ly taste to it, and it was sour/bitter tasting. The ice cream inside was very good.
I couldn't bring myself to sit down after dinner, so I ventured outside and walked around the yard for a good hour. It was dark by the time I finished. It felt nice to get fresh air and talk with Edie.
Saturday morning I jogged for about 7-8 minutes. Sunday I jogged the same route--only faster--and I was sick by the time I finished. I had to lie down. Yesterday morning and this morning I jogged the hill in front of my house 5 times. I know exactly when my legs are going to start burning and my chest is going to get tight. My recovery time seems to be getting just a tad shorter. Walking the hill is getting easier, though, and it has been since I moved and started walking it regularly. I have found that I get ready more quickly when I get up right on time and head outside. I think the light and fresh air make me feel more awake and motivated. It has been close to 60 the past couple of mornings; it feels great to go outside in a light jacket and capri pants.
I am finally finishing "The Memory Keeper's Daughter." I have been reading it for well over a year now. Reading gives me a sense of accomplishment in the act of sitting still. Summer offers a great time to sit outside in the sunshine, get a tan, and read books or magazines. I'm not sure what I'll read next, but I am looking forward to the search.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Birthday Weekend Fun
I was on a roll last week. I felt great, and I wasn't even thinking about sweets. I had lost about 4-5 lbs. Then Saturday came along. Oddly enough, I had forgotten to eat until about noon. By that time I was starving. I had some sugar free pudding and an egg. Then I got in the car and headed to town. I was so hungry I was sick, so I stopped at McDonalds and got the only thing I could think of -- a Big Mac wrap and french fries. MMMMMMMMM. The salt on the fries and the starchy goodness was enough to send me into a sodium filled carbohydrate high. I immediately felt better--no sign of a headache or stomach ache. This could have been my treat if I had only stopped there. But...
It was several hours, 3 test drives, and 2 car salesmen later. I was disappointed that I couldn't afford a Toyota Corolla that I loved--low mileage, smooth ride, great looking car. It was then I decided that I couldn't go another minute without Cold Stone Creamery. I decided Saturday would be my treat day. I hadn't had anything "bad" in almost 2 weeks (the longest in years!). I had a No Fair Funnel Cake topped with cheesecake ice cream, whipped cream, powdered sugar, strawberries, and strawberry syrup. I was in heaven! But, in true binge fashion, I wasn't finished. As I was riding back home I decided that if I found a pint of Ben & Jerry's Cinnamon Bun Swirl ice cream I had to eat that too. Low and behold, I found a pint at the local Wal-Mart. I dug into that too! I also had 4 Kazoozles and 4 Starburst. I was sick by the time I made it halfway home. UGH. I went home and ate half a bag of popcorn. I am guessing I let myself go wild because I didn't know when I would experience the sugary goodness again.
Sunday was a good day. I was extremely tired, though. I took a 2 hour nap then a 3 hour nap. Paul & Edie had a birthday cookout for me, so I had a hamburger sans bun. I enjoyed one slice of angel food cake topped with strawberries and whipped cream. Then I left the table to distract myself from eating more.
Monday I began phase 2, so I added a serving of blueberries for a snack along with tuna salad on one slice of whole grain bread for lunch. Tuesday was my birthday, so I indulged in 2 scoops of ice cream and several slices of home made strawberry cake specially made for me. Last night I felt bad for eating so much, so I decided to have some popcorn too.
This morning I had bran cereal with soy milk, and some ricotta creme. For snack I'll have greek yogurt with splenda, blueberries, and peanuts. Lunch will be tuna salad and broccoli with hummus. I didn't plan dinner, which I now realize isn't a great idea. I can usually get access to grilled chicken wherever I go, or I can have a hamburger without the bun. I am drinking lots of water today; I have cut back on the carbonated drinks. I was having a couple of cups of coffee with sugar free creamer in the mornings, but today I didn't have any. Luckily I haven't developed a dependence on caffeine. I am grumpy when I try to wean myself off coffee.
I worked out on my total gym a little this morning. I had it folded up and put out of the way for a few days...which made me forget about it. I missed the Biggest Loser last night, so I will have to catch up on that before next week.
I plan on losing the weight I put back on, and I will walk somewhere today. I will also do my regular 10 pushups a night. I have been forgetting to do those.
Until next time...
It was several hours, 3 test drives, and 2 car salesmen later. I was disappointed that I couldn't afford a Toyota Corolla that I loved--low mileage, smooth ride, great looking car. It was then I decided that I couldn't go another minute without Cold Stone Creamery. I decided Saturday would be my treat day. I hadn't had anything "bad" in almost 2 weeks (the longest in years!). I had a No Fair Funnel Cake topped with cheesecake ice cream, whipped cream, powdered sugar, strawberries, and strawberry syrup. I was in heaven! But, in true binge fashion, I wasn't finished. As I was riding back home I decided that if I found a pint of Ben & Jerry's Cinnamon Bun Swirl ice cream I had to eat that too. Low and behold, I found a pint at the local Wal-Mart. I dug into that too! I also had 4 Kazoozles and 4 Starburst. I was sick by the time I made it halfway home. UGH. I went home and ate half a bag of popcorn. I am guessing I let myself go wild because I didn't know when I would experience the sugary goodness again.
Sunday was a good day. I was extremely tired, though. I took a 2 hour nap then a 3 hour nap. Paul & Edie had a birthday cookout for me, so I had a hamburger sans bun. I enjoyed one slice of angel food cake topped with strawberries and whipped cream. Then I left the table to distract myself from eating more.
Monday I began phase 2, so I added a serving of blueberries for a snack along with tuna salad on one slice of whole grain bread for lunch. Tuesday was my birthday, so I indulged in 2 scoops of ice cream and several slices of home made strawberry cake specially made for me. Last night I felt bad for eating so much, so I decided to have some popcorn too.
This morning I had bran cereal with soy milk, and some ricotta creme. For snack I'll have greek yogurt with splenda, blueberries, and peanuts. Lunch will be tuna salad and broccoli with hummus. I didn't plan dinner, which I now realize isn't a great idea. I can usually get access to grilled chicken wherever I go, or I can have a hamburger without the bun. I am drinking lots of water today; I have cut back on the carbonated drinks. I was having a couple of cups of coffee with sugar free creamer in the mornings, but today I didn't have any. Luckily I haven't developed a dependence on caffeine. I am grumpy when I try to wean myself off coffee.
I worked out on my total gym a little this morning. I had it folded up and put out of the way for a few days...which made me forget about it. I missed the Biggest Loser last night, so I will have to catch up on that before next week.
I plan on losing the weight I put back on, and I will walk somewhere today. I will also do my regular 10 pushups a night. I have been forgetting to do those.
Until next time...
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Almost 11 and still not hungry??!!
This morning I was working and it was almost 11:00 when I realized I hadn't had my snack for the day. I reached for a string cheese and 15 almonds. I was very satisfied. Lunch was boiled chicken, celery, dip, and sugar free jello. Right now I am feeling a little hungry, but I think I also may be thirsty.
I wanted to share a food diary entry from about 5 weeks ago.
6:40 – 1.5 cups of coffee with creamer
7:00 – BLT on white wheat bread H=2
10:55 – medium banana H=5
11:07 – 1 medium cucumber peeled, H=1 CRAVED FOOD
12:00 – 1.25 c pasta salad H=1
12:06 – 2 kiwis H=0 CRAVED SWEET FOOD
12:15 – Diet Mountain Dew H=0 CRAVED SWEET FOOD
1:10 – no cravings, not hungry
1:43 – H= 2
1:56 – H = 0
2:27 – 1 small apple, 2 tbsp peanut butter H =3
2:39 – very satisfied
3:36 – 4 stalks celery, 2 wedges laughing cow cheese H=3
3:48 – feeling good
4:06 – drinking lots of water
4:32 – H=5
4:36 – Dizzy and light headed, had 1 mug of mint tea with 2 packets equal, and a
Monterey jack cheese stick H = 6
6:03 (at the church after riding exercise bike for 30 minutes) – H = 5 garlic biscuit
1 c. spaghetti with meat and sauce, ¼ of 8 inch custard pie (egg based with crust)
2 chocolate fudge shortbread cookies, went and rode exercise bike 10
more minutes. The whole time I was eating I was thinking “oh my gosh that
tastes so good! I want more food and sweets especially! I love sweet stuff!”
7:10 – 1 soft peppermint , wanted a flavor in my mouth
These days it's easier for me to resist sugar temptation. I feel like I have come so far. If the weather is nice this evening I think I'll go for a long walk outside. Yesterday evening I relaxed, had dinner, made lunch, finished my laundry, cleaned the kitchen sink and counter, watched a movie, and drank 2 tall glasses of sugar free pink lemonade. I went to bed before 10. It was luxurious!
This morning I sauteed asparagus, green onion, and celery; then scrambled egg and mixed it in. It was better than I expected. Then I topped it with delicious shredded cheddar cheese. When I get home I will have a fudgesicle. I am really wanting some chocolate right now!
I have a grocery list so I can start adding foods back to my meals. I am looking forward to greek yogurt, popcorn, peaches, grapefruit, all bran, apples, and blueberries. I had been eating myself silly on strawberries and grapes before, and now I am going to eat other fruits in moderation. MMM MMM.
Tuesday is my birthday, so I will likely have cake. I am going to have Tuesday as my splurge day. It'll be a 2 weeks and one day since I started my new eating regimen. Wish me luck! I will be kicking myself at the end of the day for enjoying myself so much. But, I must have cake and ice cream!
Until next time...
I wanted to share a food diary entry from about 5 weeks ago.
6:40 – 1.5 cups of coffee with creamer
7:00 – BLT on white wheat bread H=2
10:55 – medium banana H=5
11:07 – 1 medium cucumber peeled, H=1 CRAVED FOOD
12:00 – 1.25 c pasta salad H=1
12:06 – 2 kiwis H=0 CRAVED SWEET FOOD
12:15 – Diet Mountain Dew H=0 CRAVED SWEET FOOD
1:10 – no cravings, not hungry
1:43 – H= 2
1:56 – H = 0
2:27 – 1 small apple, 2 tbsp peanut butter H =3
2:39 – very satisfied
3:36 – 4 stalks celery, 2 wedges laughing cow cheese H=3
3:48 – feeling good
4:06 – drinking lots of water
4:32 – H=5
4:36 – Dizzy and light headed, had 1 mug of mint tea with 2 packets equal, and a
Monterey jack cheese stick H = 6
6:03 (at the church after riding exercise bike for 30 minutes) – H = 5 garlic biscuit
1 c. spaghetti with meat and sauce, ¼ of 8 inch custard pie (egg based with crust)
2 chocolate fudge shortbread cookies, went and rode exercise bike 10
more minutes. The whole time I was eating I was thinking “oh my gosh that
tastes so good! I want more food and sweets especially! I love sweet stuff!”
7:10 – 1 soft peppermint , wanted a flavor in my mouth
These days it's easier for me to resist sugar temptation. I feel like I have come so far. If the weather is nice this evening I think I'll go for a long walk outside. Yesterday evening I relaxed, had dinner, made lunch, finished my laundry, cleaned the kitchen sink and counter, watched a movie, and drank 2 tall glasses of sugar free pink lemonade. I went to bed before 10. It was luxurious!
This morning I sauteed asparagus, green onion, and celery; then scrambled egg and mixed it in. It was better than I expected. Then I topped it with delicious shredded cheddar cheese. When I get home I will have a fudgesicle. I am really wanting some chocolate right now!
I have a grocery list so I can start adding foods back to my meals. I am looking forward to greek yogurt, popcorn, peaches, grapefruit, all bran, apples, and blueberries. I had been eating myself silly on strawberries and grapes before, and now I am going to eat other fruits in moderation. MMM MMM.
Tuesday is my birthday, so I will likely have cake. I am going to have Tuesday as my splurge day. It'll be a 2 weeks and one day since I started my new eating regimen. Wish me luck! I will be kicking myself at the end of the day for enjoying myself so much. But, I must have cake and ice cream!
Until next time...
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
My black pants fit again!
This morning I woke up to find another pound gone, and my black dress pants fit nicely again. A couple of weeks ago they were snug in the belly, and I had to keep readjusting them so they wouldn't squash my belly. For breakfast I had 2 scrambled eggs with cheese and some cucumber. (It was a little old and bitter so I had to throw some of it away). I was especially hungry mid morning , so I had a string cheese, some celery with almond butter, and about 6 almonds. Lunch was blackened talapia from Ruby Tuesday with steamed broccoli and mashed cauliflower--something I have been wanting to try. It tasted essentially like mashed potatoes--I may not have known the difference.
Yesterday I had one small bite of a strawberry chocolate egg. Then several hours later I had about 2 bites of a peanut butter egg dipped in butterscotch. Luckily I was able to stop myself before overdoing it. It felt so weird to be tasting something that sweet. I had some tuna salad on one slice of whole grain bread for dinner. It was strange to be having a piece of bread, but I thought it was ok since my sugar cravings are almost gone.
I can definitely say my sugar cravings have gone down a lot. I do get tired of all the food preparation in order to stay on the straight and healthy. Jordon makes my lunch for me, so that helps a lot. I am focusing on making one change at a time. Right now I am overhauling my eating habits, but I am doing what I would usually do for exercise--walk, pushups, biking, total gym. I am waiting until my food intake becomes second nature before changing anything else. I had a week to prepare to begin my diet, and I think that helped a lot. I used to binge on one day and then say, "Tomorrow is the day." When tomorrow got here I hadn't changed a thing. So, I had a whole week to talk myself into my new mindset about food.
I have heard myself saying that if I am bored I can do things other than eat candy and pastries. I still don't like to talk about sweets or see pictures of them. I need to get a picture of something sweet and look at it and say, "That's sweet, but it is not good for me." I feel like this would help me re-train my brain to want foods that will fuel me and keep me from being tired or sluggish. Knock on wood I haven't had my 3 o'clock sleepy spell in a couple of weeks. However, when it's about 9:15 I am ready to go to sleep.
Yesterday evening I did something very good for myself. I decided before I left work that when I got home I had to sit down on the couch, watch TV, and ignore my housework. I always seem to walk right in the door and start my chores. Yesterday I allowed myself to put one load of laundry into the washing machine (because clothes wash themselves these days; all I have to do is sort and fold them). I sat down on the couch with a lemonade and watched Gilmore Girls on DVD. It felt nice to do nothing. Normally I don't like to sit down for any length of time while I'm at home.
After I did my spurt of straightening and cleaning I went to P&E's house to watch another episode of The Biggest Loser. It's one show that I must watch! I am thankful, though, that I can see the episodes the next day on www.nbc.com/biggestloser. I sit intently in front of the tv and watch every second of the show (up until 9 o'clock at least). I check the next day to see who was sent home.
After I have gotten used to my new eating habits, I am going to set a new goal. I printed off a couch to 5K plan today. I will take this home and study it; then I will decide when to start. I looked at a calendar, and I am thinking about starting on May 30th. That should give me enough time to get completely into my eating routine, and it will give me time to psyche myself up. But, I haven't completely decided on what to do yet. That's why I am giving myself a month and a half to see how I feel about jogging.
Until next time...
Yesterday I had one small bite of a strawberry chocolate egg. Then several hours later I had about 2 bites of a peanut butter egg dipped in butterscotch. Luckily I was able to stop myself before overdoing it. It felt so weird to be tasting something that sweet. I had some tuna salad on one slice of whole grain bread for dinner. It was strange to be having a piece of bread, but I thought it was ok since my sugar cravings are almost gone.
I can definitely say my sugar cravings have gone down a lot. I do get tired of all the food preparation in order to stay on the straight and healthy. Jordon makes my lunch for me, so that helps a lot. I am focusing on making one change at a time. Right now I am overhauling my eating habits, but I am doing what I would usually do for exercise--walk, pushups, biking, total gym. I am waiting until my food intake becomes second nature before changing anything else. I had a week to prepare to begin my diet, and I think that helped a lot. I used to binge on one day and then say, "Tomorrow is the day." When tomorrow got here I hadn't changed a thing. So, I had a whole week to talk myself into my new mindset about food.
I have heard myself saying that if I am bored I can do things other than eat candy and pastries. I still don't like to talk about sweets or see pictures of them. I need to get a picture of something sweet and look at it and say, "That's sweet, but it is not good for me." I feel like this would help me re-train my brain to want foods that will fuel me and keep me from being tired or sluggish. Knock on wood I haven't had my 3 o'clock sleepy spell in a couple of weeks. However, when it's about 9:15 I am ready to go to sleep.
Yesterday evening I did something very good for myself. I decided before I left work that when I got home I had to sit down on the couch, watch TV, and ignore my housework. I always seem to walk right in the door and start my chores. Yesterday I allowed myself to put one load of laundry into the washing machine (because clothes wash themselves these days; all I have to do is sort and fold them). I sat down on the couch with a lemonade and watched Gilmore Girls on DVD. It felt nice to do nothing. Normally I don't like to sit down for any length of time while I'm at home.
After I did my spurt of straightening and cleaning I went to P&E's house to watch another episode of The Biggest Loser. It's one show that I must watch! I am thankful, though, that I can see the episodes the next day on www.nbc.com/biggestloser. I sit intently in front of the tv and watch every second of the show (up until 9 o'clock at least). I check the next day to see who was sent home.
After I have gotten used to my new eating habits, I am going to set a new goal. I printed off a couch to 5K plan today. I will take this home and study it; then I will decide when to start. I looked at a calendar, and I am thinking about starting on May 30th. That should give me enough time to get completely into my eating routine, and it will give me time to psyche myself up. But, I haven't completely decided on what to do yet. That's why I am giving myself a month and a half to see how I feel about jogging.
Until next time...
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Still sore from the Total Gym--but looking forward to it
I used my Total Gym on Sunday night. I didn't feel the soreness until last night when I tried to do my routine again. It was then I realized everything I'd heard about weight training was true--do not train on consecutive days. Yesterday was definitely my day off. I can't wait to get home this evening and go again. I feel so much better since I have been watching my sugar intake and doing more activities like walking and biking.
Last night when I made it home I wanted to do a couple of crafty things--I got 2 shadowbox frames and put artificial flowers in them with backgrounds to match my rooms. I had lower back pain--which I can immediately diagnose as a side effect of stress. I kept getting that adrenaline rush that tells me it's time to lie down and rest for a few minutes. I decided to let the house stay exactly the way it was, and I went to bed. This morning I felt pretty good.
I put on a pair of pants that were recently a little snug; today they are feeling much better. I can see a difference in my appearance through my shoulders and a small difference in my hips. I am still working on losing a couple of pounds this week. Jordon has lost 12 pounds in one week. I can definitely tell a difference in the way his clothes are fitting him. He looks great! He is slowly adding back a fruit and a serving of whole grain bread daily. I haven't missed the bread at all.
This morning I had an apple fritatta. Jordon was skeptical to eat a dish with eggs and apples in it, but he said that after he quit thinking about what was in the dish and just enjoyed the taste he actually liked it. I have decided that I love to drink the Crystal Light lemonade in the mornings. In the evening I add a little Mio. I add Mio to tea, soda, lemonade, water (and other things I am sure...); it makes a drink a little different than just plain.
Today's lunch will be boiled chicken and celery. This morning's snack was 14 almonds and 1/4 large cucumber. Dinner will consist of a meat and asparagus which I made this morning. I am thinking of making tuna salad with some celery cut up in it for dinner. Dessert will be yet another sugar free Fudgesicle.
Before I end today's post I have to brag. I had one Fudgesicle yesterday evening. Then I quit. That's quite the feat. I ate one outside, and then I distracted myself with something else in order to let myself be satisfied with only one.
Until next time...
Last night when I made it home I wanted to do a couple of crafty things--I got 2 shadowbox frames and put artificial flowers in them with backgrounds to match my rooms. I had lower back pain--which I can immediately diagnose as a side effect of stress. I kept getting that adrenaline rush that tells me it's time to lie down and rest for a few minutes. I decided to let the house stay exactly the way it was, and I went to bed. This morning I felt pretty good.
I put on a pair of pants that were recently a little snug; today they are feeling much better. I can see a difference in my appearance through my shoulders and a small difference in my hips. I am still working on losing a couple of pounds this week. Jordon has lost 12 pounds in one week. I can definitely tell a difference in the way his clothes are fitting him. He looks great! He is slowly adding back a fruit and a serving of whole grain bread daily. I haven't missed the bread at all.
This morning I had an apple fritatta. Jordon was skeptical to eat a dish with eggs and apples in it, but he said that after he quit thinking about what was in the dish and just enjoyed the taste he actually liked it. I have decided that I love to drink the Crystal Light lemonade in the mornings. In the evening I add a little Mio. I add Mio to tea, soda, lemonade, water (and other things I am sure...); it makes a drink a little different than just plain.
Today's lunch will be boiled chicken and celery. This morning's snack was 14 almonds and 1/4 large cucumber. Dinner will consist of a meat and asparagus which I made this morning. I am thinking of making tuna salad with some celery cut up in it for dinner. Dessert will be yet another sugar free Fudgesicle.
Before I end today's post I have to brag. I had one Fudgesicle yesterday evening. Then I quit. That's quite the feat. I ate one outside, and then I distracted myself with something else in order to let myself be satisfied with only one.
Until next time...
Monday, April 11, 2011
7 Days--4 Lbs
I never thought I would lose 4 lbs in a week. I understand that aside from The Biggest Loser, 4 lbs is not a reasonable amount of weight to lose. I'd say it's water weight, but I do feel better. My pants are fitting slightly better since last week; I don't feel as puffy-stomached as I did last Monday. I have certainly noticed that my cravings are going away. I never thought I could be in the same room as a piece of raw cookie dough and not eat it! Plus, the church is making Easter eggs right now, and I have had ONE. I ate it before I was trying to quit the sugar anyhow.
Saturday morning I had a boiled egg and celery with dip. Then I went to iHop and had an omelet and NO PANCAKES. I didn't even want a pancake. Then we went to Sam's Club and walked through the bakery section. I saw all the cakes and pies and I wasn't even craving them. The oddest thing was I couldn't even imagine what it tasted like. I could for a second, but then it was gone. Sadly, I didn't have water with me, and I was thirsty! I kept thinking, "I need water and vegetables or I will be hungry forever." I cheated a little bit by having a banana and a V-8 Fusion...but that was only because I was traveling in the car, was hungry, and had failed to prepare by bringing enough snacks. Mom had some chocolate flavored almond butter---delightful! But that was pretty much like eating plain chocolate.
Sunday was great, I took an 8 mile bike ride followed by a 6 mile ride. I also brought my Total Gym to the house and did a round on it. Jordon and I worked with eachother and traded reps while the other one rested. I could have used a nice tall glass of milk, but sadly we didn't have any at the house. I didn't cheat at all yesterday even though Mom and Dad had ice cream sandwiches and peanut covered drumsticks at the house. I made myself stay outside for the majority of the time.
I had my snack--cottage cheese with splenda, vanilla extract, and cinnamon...It's delicious! Also, I can't get enough Jello and whipped cream these days. It's addictive! Here's what's funny...Jordon made my Jello last night and informed me that in addition to boiling 8 oz water and pouring in the packet I needed to add 8 more ounces of cold water. No wonder the stuff was so delicious! I hadn't watered it down enough. It also wasn't especially jiggly...but Jmans looks a lot better than mine.
Right now it's 9:49--breakfast was a bacon, egg, cheese, scallion omelet. I needed some veggies, but I forgot to eat them with my meal. I am feeling a little hungry right now, but I will have some celery with a little bit of almond butter. Lunch will be boiled chicken breast and celery with sour cream dip. I will have the sweet cottage cheese as a snack...and I will probably have my Jello and whipped cream here. I haven't planned dinner tonight, but I will be making my asparagus and having one sugar free fudgecicle for dessert. Tonight I plan on jumping rope with Jordon...we like to coach eachother and have little competitions.
Until next time...
Saturday morning I had a boiled egg and celery with dip. Then I went to iHop and had an omelet and NO PANCAKES. I didn't even want a pancake. Then we went to Sam's Club and walked through the bakery section. I saw all the cakes and pies and I wasn't even craving them. The oddest thing was I couldn't even imagine what it tasted like. I could for a second, but then it was gone. Sadly, I didn't have water with me, and I was thirsty! I kept thinking, "I need water and vegetables or I will be hungry forever." I cheated a little bit by having a banana and a V-8 Fusion...but that was only because I was traveling in the car, was hungry, and had failed to prepare by bringing enough snacks. Mom had some chocolate flavored almond butter---delightful! But that was pretty much like eating plain chocolate.
Sunday was great, I took an 8 mile bike ride followed by a 6 mile ride. I also brought my Total Gym to the house and did a round on it. Jordon and I worked with eachother and traded reps while the other one rested. I could have used a nice tall glass of milk, but sadly we didn't have any at the house. I didn't cheat at all yesterday even though Mom and Dad had ice cream sandwiches and peanut covered drumsticks at the house. I made myself stay outside for the majority of the time.
I had my snack--cottage cheese with splenda, vanilla extract, and cinnamon...It's delicious! Also, I can't get enough Jello and whipped cream these days. It's addictive! Here's what's funny...Jordon made my Jello last night and informed me that in addition to boiling 8 oz water and pouring in the packet I needed to add 8 more ounces of cold water. No wonder the stuff was so delicious! I hadn't watered it down enough. It also wasn't especially jiggly...but Jmans looks a lot better than mine.
Right now it's 9:49--breakfast was a bacon, egg, cheese, scallion omelet. I needed some veggies, but I forgot to eat them with my meal. I am feeling a little hungry right now, but I will have some celery with a little bit of almond butter. Lunch will be boiled chicken breast and celery with sour cream dip. I will have the sweet cottage cheese as a snack...and I will probably have my Jello and whipped cream here. I haven't planned dinner tonight, but I will be making my asparagus and having one sugar free fudgecicle for dessert. Tonight I plan on jumping rope with Jordon...we like to coach eachother and have little competitions.
Until next time...
Friday, April 8, 2011
Day 5, and back on the bandwagon
I did pretty well Monday thru Thursday day. Monday I did have one setback--getting sick from stuffing my belly full of broccoli and having to soothe an upset stomach and nasty taste in my mouth with ONE scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Yesterday I did great, I had my usual eggs with cheese and green onion for breakfast followed by some celery when I made it to work. I was not hungry at all, but I had one spoonful of peanut butter at 10 snacktime. 12 lunch came around, and I had one chicken breast fried in olive oil by the Jman. I also had about a cup of asparagus--which I LOVE! I felt awesome throughout the rest of the day. I had to have 1 little snack cup of sugar free jello to stifle my sweet tooth.
Then I went home.
I had one sugar free fudgecicle. Not a bad choice. Then I had about 3/4 cup of cottage cheese sprinkled with splenda, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. If I had stopped there I would have been in good shape...but that wasn't the case :( I escaped the pantry and fridge for a little while to clean all the windows on the outside of the house. I have never been fond of a latter, but I was able to maneuver the thing all around the house to get my windows sparkly clear.
Then to P&E's house. I had intentions of going to see Edie and asking her to come outside for a while. When I found her asleep on the couch I made a beeline to the M&M's on the counter. One handful gone. I paced. Another handful gone. Then I said, "You must go outside and get your mind off this!" Now, once again, this would have been an admirable stopping point for a serial sweet eater like me.
I eventually made it back to P&E's house--where the delicious food lives. (I cleaned my pantry and fridge and the only thing to tempt me is hot chocolate...but I have really forgotten about that stuff). Jordon admitted he had a burrito, I praised him for having something that he wanted...and one of them....I would have had 10 cupcakes if they were around. But he said he wanted cereal...so I thought I had to have some too. I had raisin bran topped with multi-grain cheerios and drowned in 2% milk. I felt like I was in carb-Heaven. Sadly, that still wasn't enough, and I figured if I had splurged that much I may as well have whatever else I wanted. And taa-daa--M&M's again. Two more handfuls went down the gullet and -- SURPRISE!-- no more M&M's in the house. But, I found one more stash--the sugar free chocolate wafers hidden in the pantry. I had 4. Then I was done.
I did my nightly ritual of getting the kitchen clean and shiny, then I made my chicken--which I just had for lunch. I also boiled 3 eggs (which took the plunge this morning when I dropped every one of them in the floor when I made it to work :( ) I still had celery, broccoli, and cucumber at work, so my vegetables were covered. I moved on to the Jello. I made 4 little containers and one big container with double the amount. I just love the stuff, and I can't get enough of it. The store bought already made stuff just isn't at great as the kind I make out of the box at home.
Now, this morning I was ravenous when I woke up...something I hadn't experience in several days. I realized this is a result of my crazy bloodsugar from eating the M&M's, cereal, and chocolate wafers yesterday. I waited until I was spiffy, then I made my breakfast--only this morning I cheated and put an apple in with my eggs...and it was great. I added some cinnamon and splenda. MMMMM MMMMM. I also had 8 oz sugar free Jello topped with light whipped cream. I just needed a jolt of sweetness on my tastebuds.
By 10 I wasn't hungry at all. But, I had some cucumber and dip anyway. Lunch was the baked chicken and more cucumber. I'm in good shape about now. My weight went down and then popped right back up to the starting point. I will begin to ride bikes when I get it over to the house. I am looking forward to doing something fun that isn't strictly exercise.
I hope to do well tomorrow--I'll be around town all day and there are so many good food choices !!! I have convinced myself that evening of bad eating does not a bad dieter make.
Until next time...
Yesterday I did great, I had my usual eggs with cheese and green onion for breakfast followed by some celery when I made it to work. I was not hungry at all, but I had one spoonful of peanut butter at 10 snacktime. 12 lunch came around, and I had one chicken breast fried in olive oil by the Jman. I also had about a cup of asparagus--which I LOVE! I felt awesome throughout the rest of the day. I had to have 1 little snack cup of sugar free jello to stifle my sweet tooth.
Then I went home.
I had one sugar free fudgecicle. Not a bad choice. Then I had about 3/4 cup of cottage cheese sprinkled with splenda, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. If I had stopped there I would have been in good shape...but that wasn't the case :( I escaped the pantry and fridge for a little while to clean all the windows on the outside of the house. I have never been fond of a latter, but I was able to maneuver the thing all around the house to get my windows sparkly clear.
Then to P&E's house. I had intentions of going to see Edie and asking her to come outside for a while. When I found her asleep on the couch I made a beeline to the M&M's on the counter. One handful gone. I paced. Another handful gone. Then I said, "You must go outside and get your mind off this!" Now, once again, this would have been an admirable stopping point for a serial sweet eater like me.
I eventually made it back to P&E's house--where the delicious food lives. (I cleaned my pantry and fridge and the only thing to tempt me is hot chocolate...but I have really forgotten about that stuff). Jordon admitted he had a burrito, I praised him for having something that he wanted...and one of them....I would have had 10 cupcakes if they were around. But he said he wanted cereal...so I thought I had to have some too. I had raisin bran topped with multi-grain cheerios and drowned in 2% milk. I felt like I was in carb-Heaven. Sadly, that still wasn't enough, and I figured if I had splurged that much I may as well have whatever else I wanted. And taa-daa--M&M's again. Two more handfuls went down the gullet and -- SURPRISE!-- no more M&M's in the house. But, I found one more stash--the sugar free chocolate wafers hidden in the pantry. I had 4. Then I was done.
I did my nightly ritual of getting the kitchen clean and shiny, then I made my chicken--which I just had for lunch. I also boiled 3 eggs (which took the plunge this morning when I dropped every one of them in the floor when I made it to work :( ) I still had celery, broccoli, and cucumber at work, so my vegetables were covered. I moved on to the Jello. I made 4 little containers and one big container with double the amount. I just love the stuff, and I can't get enough of it. The store bought already made stuff just isn't at great as the kind I make out of the box at home.
Now, this morning I was ravenous when I woke up...something I hadn't experience in several days. I realized this is a result of my crazy bloodsugar from eating the M&M's, cereal, and chocolate wafers yesterday. I waited until I was spiffy, then I made my breakfast--only this morning I cheated and put an apple in with my eggs...and it was great. I added some cinnamon and splenda. MMMMM MMMMM. I also had 8 oz sugar free Jello topped with light whipped cream. I just needed a jolt of sweetness on my tastebuds.
By 10 I wasn't hungry at all. But, I had some cucumber and dip anyway. Lunch was the baked chicken and more cucumber. I'm in good shape about now. My weight went down and then popped right back up to the starting point. I will begin to ride bikes when I get it over to the house. I am looking forward to doing something fun that isn't strictly exercise.
I hope to do well tomorrow--I'll be around town all day and there are so many good food choices !!! I have convinced myself that evening of bad eating does not a bad dieter make.
Until next time...
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
I can't even look at broccoli
Yesterday I was feeling great! I had breakfast and didn't even think about food again until my scheduled snacktime. After some peanut butter, I was feeling good. Lunch came along, and I had some chicken that Jman prepared. Then I tried to eat my 2 c. of vegetables. I had broccoli--not a good idea. I ate so much that I started feeling sick. This was noon. By 4:00 I had gotten sick to my stomach and given up some of the broccoli. YUCK!
This morning Jman had lost 4 total pounds. I gained 2 yesterday...but now I am back to square one. I don't feel very hungry, although I have had some heartburn.
My favorite foods so far are baked string cheese and sugar free Jello with lite whipped cream. Maybe today will go better.
This morning Jman had lost 4 total pounds. I gained 2 yesterday...but now I am back to square one. I don't feel very hungry, although I have had some heartburn.
My favorite foods so far are baked string cheese and sugar free Jello with lite whipped cream. Maybe today will go better.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Day 1--9:22 AM Feeling Good
First of all, I walked a 5K Saturday, and I felt like I was going to die at the end. I kept up with my 6 ft tall dad, and he walked at full speed the entire time. It took us about 50 minutes to complete the walk. My legs are still sore--and it's Monday. I would love to walk another race sometime.
I went crazy this weekend with my food! We ate cereal for a week to get it out of the house, and we finally depleted our supply on Saturday. Yesterday was my last day of junky eating, so I went hog wild! I had oatmeal for breakfast with Hershey's kisses and graham crackers. I was ready to get rid of the kisses in the pantry, so I heated those up in the microwave with the rest of the graham crackers and ate them up too! I made it until about 12:00 noon and went to the gas station and got a Little Debbie cream filled chocolate chip cookie and split it with Jman; then we ate almost a whole bag of buffalo pretzel pieces. YUM! Mom and dad had dinner for us--roast with carrots and potatoes, biscuits, freshly baked cookies. I had 2 bicuits, and 2 cookies, and 1 raw cookie dough plop. YUM! I had to take a 3 hour nap just after that.
This morning I had a Diet Rite Cherry Cola, 2 eggs cooked in olive oil with a slice of ham and some cheese in the middle...Jordon made an omelet. I also had broccoli dipped in mayonnaise with some "Slap ya Mama" Cajun style seasoning. Lunch today will be chicken cooked in evoo, with more broccoli. Snacks: celery and sugar free jello.
We took our measurements last night. I am at my highest weight and largest circumference. I hope to take those numbers down a few notches. This evening will consist of a walk with Edie along with some chicken or beef for dinner.
More to come soon!
I went crazy this weekend with my food! We ate cereal for a week to get it out of the house, and we finally depleted our supply on Saturday. Yesterday was my last day of junky eating, so I went hog wild! I had oatmeal for breakfast with Hershey's kisses and graham crackers. I was ready to get rid of the kisses in the pantry, so I heated those up in the microwave with the rest of the graham crackers and ate them up too! I made it until about 12:00 noon and went to the gas station and got a Little Debbie cream filled chocolate chip cookie and split it with Jman; then we ate almost a whole bag of buffalo pretzel pieces. YUM! Mom and dad had dinner for us--roast with carrots and potatoes, biscuits, freshly baked cookies. I had 2 bicuits, and 2 cookies, and 1 raw cookie dough plop. YUM! I had to take a 3 hour nap just after that.
This morning I had a Diet Rite Cherry Cola, 2 eggs cooked in olive oil with a slice of ham and some cheese in the middle...Jordon made an omelet. I also had broccoli dipped in mayonnaise with some "Slap ya Mama" Cajun style seasoning. Lunch today will be chicken cooked in evoo, with more broccoli. Snacks: celery and sugar free jello.
We took our measurements last night. I am at my highest weight and largest circumference. I hope to take those numbers down a few notches. This evening will consist of a walk with Edie along with some chicken or beef for dinner.
More to come soon!
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