Saturday morning I attended my first-ever CRANK class. It's a really cool workout machine. The best way to describe it is an exercise bike for your arms. You crank this thing around. There are a few cool things about this class.
1. It's fun
2. It's only 30 minutes
3. It starts 30 minutes before water aerobics
4. My old High School swim coach teaches the class
5. It's fun!
My mom and I got a wild hair and decided to do crank and water aerobics back to back. It was a lot of fun. And, it whooped both our butts! :) I love it when my muscles hurt. The instructor told me I'd be okay as long as I didn't have to lift up any small children today. Ha ha ha! I have a two year old!
Anyway:
Here's what I ate today:
Breakfast:
2 bananas and a slim fast shake
Snack:
fiber one bar
Lunch:
Philly cheese steak sandwich (with a big yummy hoagie roll- crap!)
frozen yogurt with strawberries and granola
Dinner:
celery & peanut butter
graham crackers
Ritz crackers
I had thumbs up on:
+exercise
+fiber (5 servings of fruits and veggies)
+sodium
+water (at least 12 glasses)
+low fat
and a thumbs down on:
-sodium
Saturday, July 31, 2010
SugarFreeSweety: Friday
I didn't eat any bread yesterday!
I DID eat LOTS of sugar. Crap.
I swam again on Friday morning. I was a little bit faster and was able to swim a little bit longer.
I love swimming. It's really hard to put it into words but I just feel like its making me strong. The absolute hardest part is getting out of bed. If I can just get my butt off the mattress, then I'm really great; even for the rest of the day. Just getting up is difficult, I have to convince myself that I want to go. Each day I do, I'm really pleased. My goal was 3 days per week swimming, and I've done it!
I didn't track my calories... so I have no idea... not a good thing.
Today will be a new day.
Taking it day by day.
I DID eat LOTS of sugar. Crap.
I swam again on Friday morning. I was a little bit faster and was able to swim a little bit longer.
I love swimming. It's really hard to put it into words but I just feel like its making me strong. The absolute hardest part is getting out of bed. If I can just get my butt off the mattress, then I'm really great; even for the rest of the day. Just getting up is difficult, I have to convince myself that I want to go. Each day I do, I'm really pleased. My goal was 3 days per week swimming, and I've done it!
I didn't track my calories... so I have no idea... not a good thing.
Today will be a new day.
Taking it day by day.
Friday, July 30, 2010
MJMs restart
It's been a few days since I posted. I went to Canada and my computer crashed. Vancouver was delightful, the computer crashing was NOT!
I can't remember everything I ate the last few days - let's suffice it to say that it was too much food and not enough of things that were good for me. I tried lots of new foods which is always a fun experience. Kevin and I shared a plate of Greek food that was really yummy!
I weighed before I left and was down a measly 0.2 pounds for the week. That was a bit discouraging. Then, I ate in Vancouver for 3 days and now I'm up 0.8. How quickly the weight goes on and how slowly it comes off.
I was very active in Vancouver. Well, the first day I wasn't but the second day Kevin and I walked all over. Plus, we rented a tandem bike and pedaled all over for 1 1/2 hours. The third day I worked out for 2 hours. I ran outside for 4 miles, then came in and used the stationary bike and rode for 8 miles. I did some free weight work and then ended with another couple of miles on the treadmill.
Unfortunately, the weight gain just goes to show that probably 95% of my weight loss is food and only 5% is exercise. I've always been really consistent about exercising. It's watching what I eat that gives me trouble.
So, I'm back home and back to watching what I eat!
I can't remember everything I ate the last few days - let's suffice it to say that it was too much food and not enough of things that were good for me. I tried lots of new foods which is always a fun experience. Kevin and I shared a plate of Greek food that was really yummy!
I weighed before I left and was down a measly 0.2 pounds for the week. That was a bit discouraging. Then, I ate in Vancouver for 3 days and now I'm up 0.8. How quickly the weight goes on and how slowly it comes off.
I was very active in Vancouver. Well, the first day I wasn't but the second day Kevin and I walked all over. Plus, we rented a tandem bike and pedaled all over for 1 1/2 hours. The third day I worked out for 2 hours. I ran outside for 4 miles, then came in and used the stationary bike and rode for 8 miles. I did some free weight work and then ended with another couple of miles on the treadmill.
Unfortunately, the weight gain just goes to show that probably 95% of my weight loss is food and only 5% is exercise. I've always been really consistent about exercising. It's watching what I eat that gives me trouble.
So, I'm back home and back to watching what I eat!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
What day is it?
Okay so Wednesday:
Breakfast: Banana nut Cheerios (pretty tasty!)
267 calories
Lunch
chicken soft taco
rice
beans
chips
434 calories
Dinner
yoplait smoothie (yummy)
chips and cheese
369 calories
Snacks
yogurt
buttered toast
cookies
502 calories
exercises:
30 minutes of swimming
I've figured out I'm doing a half mile each morning. That's pretty good!
Thursday:
Breakfast:
cold cereal
166
Lunch
chicken and rice casserole
159
Dinner
protein burger
330
Snacks
fiber one bar
cheezits
el fudge cookies
623
Exercise:
None really. We had a rough night with the boys and I turned off my alarm at 4:00 when I put them both back to bed.... I did pull them in the wagon down to the park but my sis in law pulled it back. Not even a half mile there. Bleh!
I suck! I haven't lost any weight and if I'm being REALLY honest, it's because I'm not sticking to my plan. I eat too many calories between meals, too much junk food. So, I'm going to try to recommit and really work hard on no bread and no sugar.
There is this weird thing that happens when you're diabetic. You cut out the sugar, and your blood-sugars go down!
But here's what happens. I start getting really afraid that I'll go TOO low (lows are the worst!), so I just eat more to compensate. It's a really tough balance. My insulin pump is set to give me specific amounts of insulin throughout the day and when I kick up the exercise and change my eating habits, my blood sugar levels also change (decrease). I just have to figure out how to balance it all. Maybe I'll buy some of those nasty glucose tablets to carry in my purse.
Breakfast: Banana nut Cheerios (pretty tasty!)
267 calories
Lunch
chicken soft taco
rice
beans
chips
434 calories
Dinner
yoplait smoothie (yummy)
chips and cheese
369 calories
Snacks
yogurt
buttered toast
cookies
502 calories
exercises:
30 minutes of swimming
I've figured out I'm doing a half mile each morning. That's pretty good!
Thursday:
Breakfast:
cold cereal
166
Lunch
chicken and rice casserole
159
Dinner
protein burger
330
Snacks
fiber one bar
cheezits
el fudge cookies
623
Exercise:
None really. We had a rough night with the boys and I turned off my alarm at 4:00 when I put them both back to bed.... I did pull them in the wagon down to the park but my sis in law pulled it back. Not even a half mile there. Bleh!
I suck! I haven't lost any weight and if I'm being REALLY honest, it's because I'm not sticking to my plan. I eat too many calories between meals, too much junk food. So, I'm going to try to recommit and really work hard on no bread and no sugar.
There is this weird thing that happens when you're diabetic. You cut out the sugar, and your blood-sugars go down!
But here's what happens. I start getting really afraid that I'll go TOO low (lows are the worst!), so I just eat more to compensate. It's a really tough balance. My insulin pump is set to give me specific amounts of insulin throughout the day and when I kick up the exercise and change my eating habits, my blood sugar levels also change (decrease). I just have to figure out how to balance it all. Maybe I'll buy some of those nasty glucose tablets to carry in my purse.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
update, sugarfreesweety
I'll just do a quick update today.
Monday and Tuesday were pretty good days for me.
I ate pretty well and exercised too.
Monday my analysis page on my diet app told me I had ALL thumbs up! I was pretty excited about that.
Yesterday I only had one thumbs down!
I swam on Monday and Tuesday I slept through my alarm, but my mother redeemed me and called me to go to water aerobics with her in the evening. I was able to arrange my schedule to get the exercise in, and I felt really good about that too.
I can burn the same amount of calories in 30 minutes of swimming as in 60 minutes of water aerobics, but it's nice to switch it up and try something new.
I've REALLY been loving the swimming. It's definitely a challenge for me to wake up so early, but I feel so good that I'm willing to do it, and I feel even greater afterward.
Monday and Tuesday were pretty good days for me.
I ate pretty well and exercised too.
Monday my analysis page on my diet app told me I had ALL thumbs up! I was pretty excited about that.
Yesterday I only had one thumbs down!
I swam on Monday and Tuesday I slept through my alarm, but my mother redeemed me and called me to go to water aerobics with her in the evening. I was able to arrange my schedule to get the exercise in, and I felt really good about that too.
I can burn the same amount of calories in 30 minutes of swimming as in 60 minutes of water aerobics, but it's nice to switch it up and try something new.
I've REALLY been loving the swimming. It's definitely a challenge for me to wake up so early, but I feel so good that I'm willing to do it, and I feel even greater afterward.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Losing Daze
Wow, I have missed a few days here. Let see I guess I better review yesterday.
B: No Bake Cookies
sn: No Snack
L: Dried Apples
Sn: Dry Roasted Peanuts
D: BK Whopper Jr., Fries, Root Beer
Sn: Biscoff Cookies and more Dry Roasted Peanuts
Wow can't believe I ate that poorly
Water: 92 oz
Well I obviously need more fruits and vegetables eating like this is going to kill me.
B: No Bake Cookies
sn: No Snack
L: Dried Apples
Sn: Dry Roasted Peanuts
D: BK Whopper Jr., Fries, Root Beer
Sn: Biscoff Cookies and more Dry Roasted Peanuts
Wow can't believe I ate that poorly
Water: 92 oz
Well I obviously need more fruits and vegetables eating like this is going to kill me.
MJMs Food Log
Yesterday I ate the following:
1/3 C 7-grain cereal
1 apple
1 C fat-free yogurt with 1/2 C granola
6 pieces of chocolate
1/2 C peanuts
1 C cold cereal with milk
lots of cherries
1 no-bake cookie
I didn't eat any vegetables at all! I am not only trying not to overeat but I'm trying to make healthy food choices. I am really good at eating plenty of fruit during the summer but I'm not always as good about eating my vegetables.
I also only drank 1/2 gallon of water. (I try to drink a full gallon.)
I did an hour of Jazzercise and then spent the day moving furniture so I made lots and lots of trips up and down the stairs (that should count for something).
1/3 C 7-grain cereal
1 apple
1 C fat-free yogurt with 1/2 C granola
6 pieces of chocolate
1/2 C peanuts
1 C cold cereal with milk
lots of cherries
1 no-bake cookie
I didn't eat any vegetables at all! I am not only trying not to overeat but I'm trying to make healthy food choices. I am really good at eating plenty of fruit during the summer but I'm not always as good about eating my vegetables.
I also only drank 1/2 gallon of water. (I try to drink a full gallon.)
I did an hour of Jazzercise and then spent the day moving furniture so I made lots and lots of trips up and down the stairs (that should count for something).
Monday, July 26, 2010
SugarFreeSweety, food log
Yesterday I ate:
Breakfast:
2 waffles with strawberries 507
Lunch:
2 packets of fruit snacks and a fiber one bar 250
Dinner:
1 chicken taco
1 pork taco 479
Dessert:
several cookies (darn, I've got to get away from those things)
1/2 c. sherbet 497
Total calories: 1733
Exercise: none
My analysis told me I should have exercised more by 447 calories
My scale told me I was down by two pounds. However, this isn't a loss because I actually gained three pounds last week. S0, I have to loose 1 more pound before I can actually start losing weight for real.
Breakfast:
2 waffles with strawberries 507
Lunch:
2 packets of fruit snacks and a fiber one bar 250
Dinner:
1 chicken taco
1 pork taco 479
Dessert:
several cookies (darn, I've got to get away from those things)
1/2 c. sherbet 497
Total calories: 1733
Exercise: none
My analysis told me I should have exercised more by 447 calories
My scale told me I was down by two pounds. However, this isn't a loss because I actually gained three pounds last week. S0, I have to loose 1 more pound before I can actually start losing weight for real.
MJMs Food Log
Yesterday was a much better day. It really helps when I am at home.
1 C fat-free yogurt with 1/2 C granola mixed in
1 apple
2 C milk with strawberries, soy protein powder, and wheat germ
1 burrito (small)
1 large cucumber
1 no-bake cookie
The eating was better but I didn't even get 8 glasses of water drank.
1 C fat-free yogurt with 1/2 C granola mixed in
1 apple
2 C milk with strawberries, soy protein powder, and wheat germ
1 burrito (small)
1 large cucumber
1 no-bake cookie
The eating was better but I didn't even get 8 glasses of water drank.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
SugarFreeSweety, food, exercise, and analysis
MJM, you don't eat very much. At all.
Yesterday I ate:
Breakfast:
slim fast shake with banana 322
low blood sugar correction food: fruit snacks, cookies 236
Lunch:
Peanut butter & honey sandwich 392
Dinner:
cheeseburger protein style 330
Fireworks snacks:
cookies, chips 156
Total Calories: 1616 (over my goal by 277, darn those cookies)
Exercise:
I walked for 60 minutes and took the boys to the water park
Total Calories burned: 656
Analysis: (+ for positives, - for negatives)
+ burned 656 calories
+more than 25 g. of dietary fiber
+ 0 grams trans fat
+ 80mg. cholesterol = a low cholesterol day
+Low sodium 1699mg (yea! I did it!)
-21g. saturated fat
Yesterday I ate:
Breakfast:
slim fast shake with banana 322
low blood sugar correction food: fruit snacks, cookies 236
Lunch:
Peanut butter & honey sandwich 392
Dinner:
cheeseburger protein style 330
Fireworks snacks:
cookies, chips 156
Total Calories: 1616 (over my goal by 277, darn those cookies)
Exercise:
I walked for 60 minutes and took the boys to the water park
Total Calories burned: 656
Analysis: (+ for positives, - for negatives)
+ burned 656 calories
+more than 25 g. of dietary fiber
+ 0 grams trans fat
+ 80mg. cholesterol = a low cholesterol day
+Low sodium 1699mg (yea! I did it!)
-21g. saturated fat
MJMs Food Log
Another not great day.
1/3 C 7-grain cereal
1/2 Quine Amann (French pastry)
1 slice multi-grain bread
chicken salad sandwich
cherries
string cheese
orange creamsicle
2 slices pizza
1 Godiva chocolate bar
Notice the lack of vegetables and the last 3 items. Ugh! Also, my only exercise for the day was moving furniture - not the greatest cardio workout though it porbably burned some calories. I pledge to have a great eating day tomorrow!
1/3 C 7-grain cereal
1/2 Quine Amann (French pastry)
1 slice multi-grain bread
chicken salad sandwich
cherries
string cheese
orange creamsicle
2 slices pizza
1 Godiva chocolate bar
Notice the lack of vegetables and the last 3 items. Ugh! Also, my only exercise for the day was moving furniture - not the greatest cardio workout though it porbably burned some calories. I pledge to have a great eating day tomorrow!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
New Day!
Oops missed yesterday just living life in the fast lane and didn't find a computer last night. So heres todays eating;
B: Bagel, Raisin Bread, Kit Kat
Sn: None
L: Turkey Sandwich, Chips, Grapes, Kettle Corn
Sn: None
D: Pizza, Ice Cream, Laffy Taffy
And lots of water for the heat!
B: Bagel, Raisin Bread, Kit Kat
Sn: None
L: Turkey Sandwich, Chips, Grapes, Kettle Corn
Sn: None
D: Pizza, Ice Cream, Laffy Taffy
And lots of water for the heat!
MJMs Food Log
I do NOT want to post what I ate yesterday.
Oh, well. I guess I'll just get this over with. Here goes...
1/3 C 7-grain cereal
1 poptart
lots of watermelon
chicken Caesar salad wrap
1 ice cream drumstick
1 piece fried chicken
1 roll
1/4 C coleslaw
1/4 C jello
cherries
grapes
1 fudgesicle
2 No-bake cookies
Could I have eaten any more? (yes, probably but that's beside the point). I actually did okay until about 7 pm. The last 9 items on the list were eaten after that. The ice cream was trying to fend off the overheating from being on the soccer field all day. The rest was dinner at my Mom's.
I did do a Jazzercise class today and drank nearly a gallon of water.
I'll do better today!
Oh, well. I guess I'll just get this over with. Here goes...
1/3 C 7-grain cereal
1 poptart
lots of watermelon
chicken Caesar salad wrap
1 ice cream drumstick
1 piece fried chicken
1 roll
1/4 C coleslaw
1/4 C jello
cherries
grapes
1 fudgesicle
2 No-bake cookies
Could I have eaten any more? (yes, probably but that's beside the point). I actually did okay until about 7 pm. The last 9 items on the list were eaten after that. The ice cream was trying to fend off the overheating from being on the soccer field all day. The rest was dinner at my Mom's.
I did do a Jazzercise class today and drank nearly a gallon of water.
I'll do better today!
Friday, July 23, 2010
food log- SugarFreeSweety
Breakfast:
Slim fast shake 200 cal
banana 100 cal
blood sugar got low after breakfast so I ate a Fiber One bar, 90 calories
Lunch:
1 medium apple 72
2 pieces of wheat bread. 138
1/2 can tuna 169
8 baby carrots 30
Snack:
another Fiber One bar 90
Dinner:
chicken quesadilla from Taco Bell 520
Dessert:
Weight Watchers ice cream bar 140 calories
Total: 1431
Exercise:
I cleaned out my garage, it took three hours. I burned 737 calories.
Net calories for the day: 694
I have an app on my phone that tracks my calories. I really like the app because it has a plan where I can customize my weight, my goals, my other nutrition and fitness goals. What I like best about it is the analysis at the end. It tells me how many calories I ate, how many I burned, and how I did based on my goals. It also gives me like three thumbs up and a couple of thumbs down for what I did well and not so well on for the day. I always struggle with sodium. Does anyone have any good tips for lowering sodium?
Slim fast shake 200 cal
banana 100 cal
blood sugar got low after breakfast so I ate a Fiber One bar, 90 calories
Lunch:
1 medium apple 72
2 pieces of wheat bread. 138
1/2 can tuna 169
8 baby carrots 30
Snack:
another Fiber One bar 90
Dinner:
chicken quesadilla from Taco Bell 520
Dessert:
Weight Watchers ice cream bar 140 calories
Total: 1431
Exercise:
I cleaned out my garage, it took three hours. I burned 737 calories.
Net calories for the day: 694
I have an app on my phone that tracks my calories. I really like the app because it has a plan where I can customize my weight, my goals, my other nutrition and fitness goals. What I like best about it is the analysis at the end. It tells me how many calories I ate, how many I burned, and how I did based on my goals. It also gives me like three thumbs up and a couple of thumbs down for what I did well and not so well on for the day. I always struggle with sodium. Does anyone have any good tips for lowering sodium?
MJMs Food Log
Yesterday I ate the following:
1 C cold cereal with milk
chicken salad sandwich
1/2 roll
1 1/2 servings Lays potato chips
tons of cherries
1 snowcone
strawberries with milk,soy protein powder, and wheat germ
monkey bread
tons of watermelon
1 wunderbar (Kevin brought home as a special treat from Canada - can't get them in the U.S.)
As you can see - not a great eating day. The only veggies I got was the celery in the chicken salad. Also, chips and treats. On the other hand, I did spend the entire day in Layton at a soccer tournament so my eating could have been much worse!
Also, I did get most of my water drank, did a Jazzercise class, and ran 3 miles.
1 C cold cereal with milk
chicken salad sandwich
1/2 roll
1 1/2 servings Lays potato chips
tons of cherries
1 snowcone
strawberries with milk,soy protein powder, and wheat germ
monkey bread
tons of watermelon
1 wunderbar (Kevin brought home as a special treat from Canada - can't get them in the U.S.)
As you can see - not a great eating day. The only veggies I got was the celery in the chicken salad. Also, chips and treats. On the other hand, I did spend the entire day in Layton at a soccer tournament so my eating could have been much worse!
Also, I did get most of my water drank, did a Jazzercise class, and ran 3 miles.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Bad Eating Day!
Wow! I really don't want to post today. I was out of control eating. However, I guess by doing this it will help me stay in check in the future.
B: Blueberry Muffin & Pink Grapefruit Juice
L: Turkey Sandwich
Sn: Potato Chips sm bag, Hot Dog and Cherry Slush, Another Turkey Sandwich
D: Hot Dog, sm bag of Chips
I snacked on different things all day, just can't remember what they were. I must be alittle stressed since I tend to eat when I am stressed. Anyway I tend to do this if I am not committed to count my calories and just write them down. Tomorrow I will count the calories. I knew there was a reason I was doing that.
Exercise: 0, haven't done that since Monday--Must try harder
Water: 80 oz
B: Blueberry Muffin & Pink Grapefruit Juice
L: Turkey Sandwich
Sn: Potato Chips sm bag, Hot Dog and Cherry Slush, Another Turkey Sandwich
D: Hot Dog, sm bag of Chips
I snacked on different things all day, just can't remember what they were. I must be alittle stressed since I tend to eat when I am stressed. Anyway I tend to do this if I am not committed to count my calories and just write them down. Tomorrow I will count the calories. I knew there was a reason I was doing that.
Exercise: 0, haven't done that since Monday--Must try harder
Water: 80 oz
Good day for SugarFreeSweety
Breakfast:
1 banana 105 cal
1.5 c. banana nut Cheerios 166 cal
Lunch:
1 medium apple 72 cal
1 wheat tortilla 180
turkey 34
cucumber 8
mozzarella 120
snacks:
wheat thins 133
cheddar 113
Capri sun 62
fiber one bar 90
Dinner:
2 wheat tortillas 160
ground turkey 193
salsa 20
cheddar 113
Total Calories: 1569
Exercises:
Swimming: -642 calories
Net calories for the day: 927
Blood sugar average: 100!
I feel good today. I think I eat too much. I'm happy about my exercise, I'm REALLY happy about my blood sugars (not that they were "out of control" before).
I am NOT happy about my weight. Booh!
1 banana 105 cal
1.5 c. banana nut Cheerios 166 cal
Lunch:
1 medium apple 72 cal
1 wheat tortilla 180
turkey 34
cucumber 8
mozzarella 120
snacks:
wheat thins 133
cheddar 113
Capri sun 62
fiber one bar 90
Dinner:
2 wheat tortillas 160
ground turkey 193
salsa 20
cheddar 113
Total Calories: 1569
Exercises:
Swimming: -642 calories
Net calories for the day: 927
Blood sugar average: 100!
I feel good today. I think I eat too much. I'm happy about my exercise, I'm REALLY happy about my blood sugars (not that they were "out of control" before).
I am NOT happy about my weight. Booh!
MJMs Food Log
Yesterday I ate the following:
1/3 C Zoom (whole wheat cereal)
1 peach
2 slices fat-free turkey on a bagel thin (with lettuce)
1 apple
1 stalk celery with peanut butter
1 tomato
1 C chicken poppyseed pasta salad
1 butterscotch hard candy
I feel pretty good about my eating yesterday. I was a little extra motivated because of the 2 lb weight loss. I got an hour of Jazzercise step class in (using double risers - ugh) and drank a gallon of water. Not a bad day!
1/3 C Zoom (whole wheat cereal)
1 peach
2 slices fat-free turkey on a bagel thin (with lettuce)
1 apple
1 stalk celery with peanut butter
1 tomato
1 C chicken poppyseed pasta salad
1 butterscotch hard candy
I feel pretty good about my eating yesterday. I was a little extra motivated because of the 2 lb weight loss. I got an hour of Jazzercise step class in (using double risers - ugh) and drank a gallon of water. Not a bad day!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Plus and Minus
What I ate:
slim fast shake with strawberries
2 slices of pepperoni pizza
1 banana
1 carton of yoplait light
1 fiber one bar
1/2 c. wheat thins
1 otter pop
2 chicken nuggets
1.5 pop tarts (I'll never buy those again)
1 Weight Watchers mint ice cream sandwich (a delicious 140 calories)
How I worked out:
30 minutes of swimming laps
1 mile of walking while pulling my kids in the wagon
Positives: My blood sugars have been nearly PERFECT! Each time I test I've been about 100 and that's perfect. I've been really concerned in starting lap swimming that I'll have too many low blood sugars, but I've been timing my carbohydrate intake and exercise and it's worked out really well. I'm so pleased.
Negatives: Bread. I ate pizza today and I wish I'd made a smarter non-bread choice.
slim fast shake with strawberries
2 slices of pepperoni pizza
1 banana
1 carton of yoplait light
1 fiber one bar
1/2 c. wheat thins
1 otter pop
2 chicken nuggets
1.5 pop tarts (I'll never buy those again)
1 Weight Watchers mint ice cream sandwich (a delicious 140 calories)
How I worked out:
30 minutes of swimming laps
1 mile of walking while pulling my kids in the wagon
Positives: My blood sugars have been nearly PERFECT! Each time I test I've been about 100 and that's perfect. I've been really concerned in starting lap swimming that I'll have too many low blood sugars, but I've been timing my carbohydrate intake and exercise and it's worked out really well. I'm so pleased.
Negatives: Bread. I ate pizza today and I wish I'd made a smarter non-bread choice.
Eating, Eating, Eating
Another Day of food! I feel full right now as I have eaten two good meals today.
B: Yogart, Bowl of Cheerios, 2% milk, Grapes, Banana, Blueberry Muffin
Sn: Apple
L: Pasta, Grilled chicken, Bread Stick, Grapes, a strawberry, a pc of Pineapple, Brownie 230 cal ouch
D: Turkey Sandwich, Apple, Oreo Icecream Sandwich, Cadbury Thin bar
Water 67 oz
B: Yogart, Bowl of Cheerios, 2% milk, Grapes, Banana, Blueberry Muffin
Sn: Apple
L: Pasta, Grilled chicken, Bread Stick, Grapes, a strawberry, a pc of Pineapple, Brownie 230 cal ouch
D: Turkey Sandwich, Apple, Oreo Icecream Sandwich, Cadbury Thin bar
Water 67 oz
MJMs Weigh-In
It's been one week since I started this. I weighed in this morning and the result was...
(drum roll please)
I'm DOWN 2 pounds! Yea!
That's exactly what I'd like to do - lose 1-2 pounds per week.
(drum roll please)
I'm DOWN 2 pounds! Yea!
That's exactly what I'd like to do - lose 1-2 pounds per week.
MJMs Food Log
Yesterday I ate the following:
watermelon
1/3 C Malt O Meal cereal with a little brown sugar
1 cucumber
1 apple
1 celery with peanut butter
3 oz. fat-free turkey breast
1 piece whole wheat toast
1 C nonfat yogurt with granola
It wasn't too bad of a day. I ate pretty well and got my veggies in. I also drank a gallon of water.
watermelon
1/3 C Malt O Meal cereal with a little brown sugar
1 cucumber
1 apple
1 celery with peanut butter
3 oz. fat-free turkey breast
1 piece whole wheat toast
1 C nonfat yogurt with granola
It wasn't too bad of a day. I ate pretty well and got my veggies in. I also drank a gallon of water.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Special Occasions I eat like a horse
Well, as I was traveling today I spent the day with my parents which usually means eating alot. And I did.
B: 2 eggs w/ cheese, 4 sausage, 2 pc bacon, Banana, 8 oz Orange Juice, 8oz Cranberry Juice, Bagal w/ Cream Cheese see what I mean aurgh!!
Sn: Bag of Popcorn
L: Sm Hamburger, Garden Salad, Lg. Lemon Lime Slush aahhh so refreshing on a hot day
D: 2 packages of cheese and crackers
B: 2 eggs w/ cheese, 4 sausage, 2 pc bacon, Banana, 8 oz Orange Juice, 8oz Cranberry Juice, Bagal w/ Cream Cheese see what I mean aurgh!!
Sn: Bag of Popcorn
L: Sm Hamburger, Garden Salad, Lg. Lemon Lime Slush aahhh so refreshing on a hot day
D: 2 packages of cheese and crackers
Exercise log
I thought I'd switch it up today and log my exercise for the past day and a half.
Yesterday I walked the Porter Rockwell Trail with my mom for 60 minutes.
I pruned three trees and did a little other yard work.
And, I helped a neighbor prep for a new fence, so I did some shoveling.
Today I woke up early and hit the pool.
I did 1200 yards, pretty much continuously swimming for 30 minutes. Not too bad since I haven't actually swam laps for YEARS!
Then, I walked a pretty slow pace for about 45 minutes.
Planning on swimming more laps tomorrow.
Yesterday I walked the Porter Rockwell Trail with my mom for 60 minutes.
I pruned three trees and did a little other yard work.
And, I helped a neighbor prep for a new fence, so I did some shoveling.
Today I woke up early and hit the pool.
I did 1200 yards, pretty much continuously swimming for 30 minutes. Not too bad since I haven't actually swam laps for YEARS!
Then, I walked a pretty slow pace for about 45 minutes.
Planning on swimming more laps tomorrow.
MJMs Food Log
Yesterday I ate the following:
strawberries and raspberries with milk, soy protein powder, and wheat germ
7 pieces of salt water taffy
1 C yogurt with 1/2 C granola
1 black bottom cupcake
1 apple
1 Charms Blow Pop
1 piece chocolate haystack
1 cheese quesadilla
lots of watermelon!
Again, I had planned for more veggies but ended up doing a few spur of the moment activities which took me away from home for a large chunk of the day. I did drink a gallon of water and did a Jazzercise class and ran 3 miles.
Goal for tomorrow: no sweets!
strawberries and raspberries with milk, soy protein powder, and wheat germ
7 pieces of salt water taffy
1 C yogurt with 1/2 C granola
1 black bottom cupcake
1 apple
1 Charms Blow Pop
1 piece chocolate haystack
1 cheese quesadilla
lots of watermelon!
Again, I had planned for more veggies but ended up doing a few spur of the moment activities which took me away from home for a large chunk of the day. I did drink a gallon of water and did a Jazzercise class and ran 3 miles.
Goal for tomorrow: no sweets!
Rough Eating Day?
Well started good with a 3 mile run, and was very busy today. When I am busy unfortunately eating usually isn't thought of much.
B: None
SN: Salt water taffy: 100 cals
L: Chicken Salad Sandwich: 500 cals
D: Turkey Sandwich: 240 cal
Apple: 60 cals
Sun Chips: 140 Cals
Cup cake: 165 Cals
Sn: Popcorn: 200 cals
Total Cals: 1405
Water: 74 oz
B: None
SN: Salt water taffy: 100 cals
L: Chicken Salad Sandwich: 500 cals
D: Turkey Sandwich: 240 cal
Apple: 60 cals
Sun Chips: 140 Cals
Cup cake: 165 Cals
Sn: Popcorn: 200 cals
Total Cals: 1405
Water: 74 oz
Monday, July 19, 2010
MJMs Food Log
Yesterday I ate:
1 C frosted flakes (dry)
1 C fat-free vanilla yogurt with 1/2 C granola stirred in
1 apple
1 brownie
1 C whole wheat (sweetened with a bit of brown sugar)
1 1/2 C pasta salad (pasta, chicken, apples, celery)
1 black bottom cupcake
Yeah, I know, a brownie and a black bottom cupcake in the same day -- not good. I could have used more veggies! I also drank a gallon of water.
1 C frosted flakes (dry)
1 C fat-free vanilla yogurt with 1/2 C granola stirred in
1 apple
1 brownie
1 C whole wheat (sweetened with a bit of brown sugar)
1 1/2 C pasta salad (pasta, chicken, apples, celery)
1 black bottom cupcake
Yeah, I know, a brownie and a black bottom cupcake in the same day -- not good. I could have used more veggies! I also drank a gallon of water.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
SugarFreeSweety- Food Log #2
Breakfast:
Slim fast shake with 1 large banana and 4 strawberries
Lunch:
2 Light Mozzarella string cheese sticks
20 Ritz crackers
Dinner:
1 hamburger patty with .25 c chili on top
3 pieces pineapple
.5 c grapes
20 Mn'Ms (Okay, I did have sugar AGAIN today, however I was at a Birthday party and I DID fore go the cake and ice cream and I was feeling pretty good about that)
Overall I feel like I did really well today. I did not have a white bread bun on my hamburger and I skipped on cake and ice cream too!
Lunch was really light due to my schedule so... I'm feeling positive about it.
Slim fast shake with 1 large banana and 4 strawberries
Lunch:
2 Light Mozzarella string cheese sticks
20 Ritz crackers
Dinner:
1 hamburger patty with .25 c chili on top
3 pieces pineapple
.5 c grapes
20 Mn'Ms (Okay, I did have sugar AGAIN today, however I was at a Birthday party and I DID fore go the cake and ice cream and I was feeling pretty good about that)
Overall I feel like I did really well today. I did not have a white bread bun on my hamburger and I skipped on cake and ice cream too!
Lunch was really light due to my schedule so... I'm feeling positive about it.
Food Consumption List
Well its Sunday and being home alot doesn't always make it easy staying out of the cookies and Ice cream. However, today is another good day:
B: Oops! to busy skipped breakfast. Bad not a good Idea
L: 2 Pc Celery 20 Cals
2 T of Peanut Butter 190 cal
1 Apple: 60 Cals
2 Hard Candies 40 Cals ( Wow I could have eatten 4 Celery Stalks for 40 Cal)
D: Pasta Salad: Pasta Shells, Mandrin Oranges, Apples, Salad Dressing, Celery: 295 cal
Sn: Black Bottom Cup Cakes: Yum: (2) 328 cal
Sneeking Cupcake mix: 252 Cal
Popsicle: 50 Cal
Daily Total: 1235 cal
Also I am going to start listing water intake since I need alot of Water. Yesterday I only had 64 oz. Today 100 oz. Really helps on keeping the full feeling and keeping my appetite down.
B: Oops! to busy skipped breakfast. Bad not a good Idea
L: 2 Pc Celery 20 Cals
2 T of Peanut Butter 190 cal
1 Apple: 60 Cals
2 Hard Candies 40 Cals ( Wow I could have eatten 4 Celery Stalks for 40 Cal)
D: Pasta Salad: Pasta Shells, Mandrin Oranges, Apples, Salad Dressing, Celery: 295 cal
Sn: Black Bottom Cup Cakes: Yum: (2) 328 cal
Sneeking Cupcake mix: 252 Cal
Popsicle: 50 Cal
Daily Total: 1235 cal
Also I am going to start listing water intake since I need alot of Water. Yesterday I only had 64 oz. Today 100 oz. Really helps on keeping the full feeling and keeping my appetite down.
SugarFreeSweety- Food Log
Today is one of those days where you DON'T want to post what you've eaten. But, I think that's the idea behind this blog. So... here' goes.
Breakfast:
2 c. cold cereal
Lunch:
1c. brown rice with chicken and mango salsa casserole
Snacks:
3 graham crackers, 2 tbs. peanut butter
Dinner:
6 buffalo wings (yikes!) I have no idea the calorie content thereof and am looking it up after this post
Dessert:
1.5c. white chocolate ice cream with strawberries in a waffle cone
Dessert is what I regret the most. I've done perfectly on no sugar until then, but it was date night and I didn't stick to it.
Planning on doing much better today! :)
Breakfast:
2 c. cold cereal
Lunch:
1c. brown rice with chicken and mango salsa casserole
Snacks:
3 graham crackers, 2 tbs. peanut butter
Dinner:
6 buffalo wings (yikes!) I have no idea the calorie content thereof and am looking it up after this post
Dessert:
1.5c. white chocolate ice cream with strawberries in a waffle cone
Dessert is what I regret the most. I've done perfectly on no sugar until then, but it was date night and I didn't stick to it.
Planning on doing much better today! :)
MJMs Food Log
Yesterday I ate the following:
1 C whole wheat (with a little brown sugar)
strawberries and raspberries with milk, soy protein powder, and wheat germ
1 stalk celery with peanut butter
1 apple
10 cocktail weiners
1 roll
4 pieces black licorice
10 coconut M&Ms
2 C popcorn
I needed more fruits and veggies but I did get in a gallon of water. I also got in a 3-mile run and a Jazzercise class.
1 C whole wheat (with a little brown sugar)
strawberries and raspberries with milk, soy protein powder, and wheat germ
1 stalk celery with peanut butter
1 apple
10 cocktail weiners
1 roll
4 pieces black licorice
10 coconut M&Ms
2 C popcorn
I needed more fruits and veggies but I did get in a gallon of water. I also got in a 3-mile run and a Jazzercise class.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Good Day for the Calorie Mgr
Happy Day! Did good eating:
B: Strawberry Oatmeal: 150 C
Banana: 120 C
Sn: Apple: 60 Cal
Lunch: Turkey Sandwich: 320 C
Banana: 120 C
Sun Chips: 140 C
Dinner: 2 pc Pizza: 600 Cal
Evening Sn: Popcorn: 220 C
Popcycle 50 Cal
Total Today: 1780 Cal.
I had alot of mental battles to not eat. I am an emotional eater and if I have a hard working day I try to talk myself into eating extra treats. Today since I was writing in this blog. I went without a hot Fudge Sundae and some cookies.
B: Strawberry Oatmeal: 150 C
Banana: 120 C
Sn: Apple: 60 Cal
Lunch: Turkey Sandwich: 320 C
Banana: 120 C
Sun Chips: 140 C
Dinner: 2 pc Pizza: 600 Cal
Evening Sn: Popcorn: 220 C
Popcycle 50 Cal
Total Today: 1780 Cal.
I had alot of mental battles to not eat. I am an emotional eater and if I have a hard working day I try to talk myself into eating extra treats. Today since I was writing in this blog. I went without a hot Fudge Sundae and some cookies.
MJMs Food Log
Yesterday I ate the following:
1 C whole wheat (with a little brown sugar)
1 peach
1/2 apple
1 small potato
1 peanut butter cup
1 C blackberries
1 slice bread
1 C frosted flakes cereal (no milk)
1/3 C Malt O'Meal cereal (with a little brown sugar)
8 pieces black licorice
2 C light popcorn
1 tootsie roll
Yes, I attended a movie in the park and ate too much junk! Oops! Hopefully the Jazzercise class and the 4-mile run helped. Also, I did manage to drink an entire gallon of water.
1 C whole wheat (with a little brown sugar)
1 peach
1/2 apple
1 small potato
1 peanut butter cup
1 C blackberries
1 slice bread
1 C frosted flakes cereal (no milk)
1/3 C Malt O'Meal cereal (with a little brown sugar)
8 pieces black licorice
2 C light popcorn
1 tootsie roll
Yes, I attended a movie in the park and ate too much junk! Oops! Hopefully the Jazzercise class and the 4-mile run helped. Also, I did manage to drink an entire gallon of water.
Calorie Mgr Food Log
Well started off the day good by doing a nice run of 4 miles. That hurt!
As for eating the day went like this:
Breakfast: Peaches & Cream Oatmeal 140 Cal
Snack: Banana: 120 Cal (2 Fruits)
Lunch: Tomato Soup 1 C: 110 Cal
Ham and Cheese Quesidilla: Tortilla: 140 cal, Ham: 20 Cal, Cheese: 98 Cal(1/2 Cup)
Snack: Blackberries 1/2 C: 31 cals
Dinner: 2 pc homemake Pizza: 600 Cals
Candy: 1 hard Butter Scotch: 20 cals
5 miget Tootsie Rolls 110 Cals
12 Red Vine Licorice: 420 Cal (Ouch)
1 Bag of Popcorn: 200 Cals
Did good until evening then ate bad. In order to lose 2 pounds a week I need to eat 1850 Cals a day. Didn't start out very good. Today totalled 2029 Cals. Glad tomorrow is a new day
As for eating the day went like this:
Breakfast: Peaches & Cream Oatmeal 140 Cal
Snack: Banana: 120 Cal (2 Fruits)
Lunch: Tomato Soup 1 C: 110 Cal
Ham and Cheese Quesidilla: Tortilla: 140 cal, Ham: 20 Cal, Cheese: 98 Cal(1/2 Cup)
Snack: Blackberries 1/2 C: 31 cals
Dinner: 2 pc homemake Pizza: 600 Cals
Candy: 1 hard Butter Scotch: 20 cals
5 miget Tootsie Rolls 110 Cals
12 Red Vine Licorice: 420 Cal (Ouch)
1 Bag of Popcorn: 200 Cals
Did good until evening then ate bad. In order to lose 2 pounds a week I need to eat 1850 Cals a day. Didn't start out very good. Today totalled 2029 Cals. Glad tomorrow is a new day
Friday, July 16, 2010
sugarfreesweety- kick off
I'm joining MJM on the Why Weight blog.
I'm excited to have a place to talk about weight loss and look forward to seeing some personal improvements.
I've NEVER lost any weight In. My. Life.
I don't really know I even know how to do it. But, I'm ready to give it a REAL effort and I do have a plan.
So, for my first post, I'll lay out my plan. I'll post to update on my progress, and I hope to do so often, maybe daily!
The Plan:
1. eat no bread
2. eat nothing made from white flour (enriched/bleached)
3. eat no sugar
4. exercises 30 minutes of cardio at least 4 times per week
I've done 4 days so far of the no bread and no sugar, but I've had a harder time making it to the gym. Hoping, like MJM, that by posting, I'll do better.
Wish me luck!
- sugarfreesweety
I'm excited to have a place to talk about weight loss and look forward to seeing some personal improvements.
I've NEVER lost any weight In. My. Life.
I don't really know I even know how to do it. But, I'm ready to give it a REAL effort and I do have a plan.
So, for my first post, I'll lay out my plan. I'll post to update on my progress, and I hope to do so often, maybe daily!
The Plan:
1. eat no bread
2. eat nothing made from white flour (enriched/bleached)
3. eat no sugar
4. exercises 30 minutes of cardio at least 4 times per week
I've done 4 days so far of the no bread and no sugar, but I've had a harder time making it to the gym. Hoping, like MJM, that by posting, I'll do better.
Wish me luck!
- sugarfreesweety
where I've been and where I want to be
As I said in my first post, I had lost 53 pounds in the first several months of this year. Yea! Unfortunately, I got off the wagon during the 4th and the family reunion and gained 5 pounds. Eek! Besides that, even with the 53 pound loss I still couldn't possibly be accused of being "too skinny" - not by any stretch of imagination!
I want to lose the 5 pounds plus another 10.
I love food, though! I enjoy food that is good for me (fruit, whole grains, etc) but I also really enjoy baked goods, sugar, and CHOCOLATE! Even when I try to stick to foods that are healthier, I tend to eat TOO much of them.
In losing the 53 pounds, I cut out most carbs and sugar. I'm not quite ready to go that drastic again but I am hoping to reduce my caloric intake (less food, less junk). I'm hoping that posting what I eat will prevent me from, at the very least, eating everything I want.
I want to lose the 5 pounds plus another 10.
I love food, though! I enjoy food that is good for me (fruit, whole grains, etc) but I also really enjoy baked goods, sugar, and CHOCOLATE! Even when I try to stick to foods that are healthier, I tend to eat TOO much of them.
In losing the 53 pounds, I cut out most carbs and sugar. I'm not quite ready to go that drastic again but I am hoping to reduce my caloric intake (less food, less junk). I'm hoping that posting what I eat will prevent me from, at the very least, eating everything I want.
MJMs food log
Yesterday I ate the following:
strawberries, raspberries, and milk mixed with soy protein powder and wheat gern
1/2 BBQ chicken pineapple panini
1/2 C macaroni and cheese
peach
celery with peanut butter
apple
sausage/apple/potato skillet
2 bites of brownie
I also drank 14 cups of water and did an hour of Jazzercise.
strawberries, raspberries, and milk mixed with soy protein powder and wheat gern
1/2 BBQ chicken pineapple panini
1/2 C macaroni and cheese
peach
celery with peanut butter
apple
sausage/apple/potato skillet
2 bites of brownie
I also drank 14 cups of water and did an hour of Jazzercise.
Calorie Mgr
Hi;
I decided to title this Calorie Manager since this seems to be the battle of my life. Like many people I like to eat particularly sugary baked goods, chocolate chip cookies and ice cream are a few of my vises. My hope is to find and learn to like alot more foods that are good for me and keep to the right portion sizes and shrink my stomach so I am the right size and eating the correct number of calories for my body size and bone structure. Therefore, I am pledging to put all the foods that I eat on this blog for at least a month and then try it keep doing it daily. Also, I am planned on adding any exercise activities that will help keep my heart in shape. I have 30 lbs to lose. Lets see how it goes. Hopefully many will join so we can be a support group to help one another.
I decided to title this Calorie Manager since this seems to be the battle of my life. Like many people I like to eat particularly sugary baked goods, chocolate chip cookies and ice cream are a few of my vises. My hope is to find and learn to like alot more foods that are good for me and keep to the right portion sizes and shrink my stomach so I am the right size and eating the correct number of calories for my body size and bone structure. Therefore, I am pledging to put all the foods that I eat on this blog for at least a month and then try it keep doing it daily. Also, I am planned on adding any exercise activities that will help keep my heart in shape. I have 30 lbs to lose. Lets see how it goes. Hopefully many will join so we can be a support group to help one another.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
MJM's Food Log
Yesterday I ate the following:
1 banana, 1/3 C 7-whole-grain cereal, 1 C Thai peanut noodles, 1 stalk celery with peanut butter, Zupa's mangoberry salad and 1/2 barbeque chicken pineapple panini and bread and chocolate dipped strawberry and walnut caramel brownie.
It was an okay eating day (I know, the brownie is not low-cal or low-fat but whatever). I got plenty of fruits/vegetables but only 9 glasses of water (I like to get 16 cups).
1 banana, 1/3 C 7-whole-grain cereal, 1 C Thai peanut noodles, 1 stalk celery with peanut butter, Zupa's mangoberry salad and 1/2 barbeque chicken pineapple panini and bread and chocolate dipped strawberry and walnut caramel brownie.
It was an okay eating day (I know, the brownie is not low-cal or low-fat but whatever). I got plenty of fruits/vegetables but only 9 glasses of water (I like to get 16 cups).
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
invitation to join
I have been really striving to lose weight this year. I was very successful in the first part of the year (53 pounds!!!!) but have lost my motivation and have actually gained a few pounds in the last couple weeks.
I need to turn things around. I do much better if I'm actually held accountable for what I eat so I'm starting this blog for me and for anyone like me. My intent is to post every morsel of food I eat every single day. I would love for anyone to join me in this quest. If you'd like to be a part of this, leave a comment with your email address and I'll email you the password so you can post too.
You can post what you eat, words of encouragement, what works for you, healthy recipes, etc.
I need to turn things around. I do much better if I'm actually held accountable for what I eat so I'm starting this blog for me and for anyone like me. My intent is to post every morsel of food I eat every single day. I would love for anyone to join me in this quest. If you'd like to be a part of this, leave a comment with your email address and I'll email you the password so you can post too.
You can post what you eat, words of encouragement, what works for you, healthy recipes, etc.
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