Breakfast-
FiberOne Muffin
Coffee
Lunch-
Bean Burrito that I buy in frozen section
Dinner-
Baked Chicken with salt/pepper and garlic shells
1 cup of Kool Aid
Looking forward to the start of the challenge tomorrow :)
A blog written by two bitches on their quest to become tan & skinny.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
TSB Challenge
In a quest to be TSBs, PP and Roxy will embark on an 8-week challenge (10/1 through 12/3) to see who can lose the largest percentage of body weight. Must work out a minimum of three days a week to qualify. Winner receives a gift certificate for a mani and/or pedi (max. $30). Weekly check-ins will be on Friday mornings.
10/1
PP: 194 lbs.
Roxy: 140.6 lbs.
10/8
PP: 194 lbs. - total lost = 0lbs. 0%body weight
Roxy: 141 lbs. - total lost = +0.4 lbs. +%0.003 body weight - frustrated!
10/15
PP: 195 lbs. - total lost = +1 lbs. %body weight
Roxy: 138.8 lbs. - total lost = 2.2lbs. 0.015%body weight
10/22
PP: 196.4lbs. - total lost = lbs. %body weight
Roxy: 138lbs. - total lost = 0.8lbs. 0.006%body weight
10/29
PP: 196lbs. - total lost = -0.4lbs. %body weight
Roxy: 140.6lbs. - total lost = +2.6lbs. %body weight
11/5 - Halfway!
PP: 192.6lbs. - total lost = 3.4lbs. %body weight
Roxy: 141lbs. - total lost = +0.4lbs. %body weight
11/12
PP: 192.3lbs. -0.3 total lost = lbs. %body weight
Roxy: 140.2lbs. -0.8 total lost = lbs. %body weight
11/19
PP: 193lbs. -0.7 total lost = lbs. %body weight
Roxy: 140.8lbs. -0.6 total lost = lbs. %body weight
11/26
PP: lbs. - total lost = lbs. %body weight
Roxy: lbs. - total lost = lbs. %body weight
12/3 - Final totals!
PP: lbs. - total lost = lbs. %body weight
Roxy: lbs. - total lost = lbs. %body weight
12/10
PP: lbs. - total lost = lbs. %body weight
Roxy: 140.6lbs. - 0.2total lost = lbs. %body weight
WINNER?
Eating Log
October 1, 2010 - Day one of the challenge! This is the point when the blog was put offline. I don't remember much of Friday or Saturday...it was moderately healthy (a bowl of ice cream on Saturday) and I walked 4 miles on Saturday.
9:30 am 1/2 cup oatmeal w 1/2 cup blueberries, coffee w cream and Madhava agave nectar (250 cal)
11:30 am 1 cup three bean salad (350 cal)
12:15 pm
2:45 pm
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
9:00 pm
10:00 pm
Total calories:
Workout:
Overall thoughts on the day:
Score on today's healthiness: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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Sept. 30, 2010
8:15 am 1/2 cup oatmeal w 1/2 cup blueberries, coffee w cream and Madhava agave nectar (250 cal)
10:15 am Organic Cascadian Farm granola bar (130 cal)
12:15 pm sandwich thin, chicken w rice soup, grapes (400 cal)
2:45 pm Breakstone cottage cheese doubles - blueberry flavor (140 cal)
5:00 pm scoop pb, almonds, four carrots (230 cal)
7:00 pm Haddock (Dave's Market), spinach, salad (400 cal)
9:00 pm mango slices (150 cal)
9:30 am 1/2 cup oatmeal w 1/2 cup blueberries, coffee w cream and Madhava agave nectar (250 cal)
11:30 am 1 cup three bean salad (350 cal)
12:15 pm
2:45 pm
5:00 pm
7:00 pm
9:00 pm
10:00 pm
Total calories:
Workout:
Overall thoughts on the day:
Score on today's healthiness: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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Sept. 30, 2010
8:15 am 1/2 cup oatmeal w 1/2 cup blueberries, coffee w cream and Madhava agave nectar (250 cal)
10:15 am Organic Cascadian Farm granola bar (130 cal)
12:15 pm sandwich thin, chicken w rice soup, grapes (400 cal)
2:45 pm Breakstone cottage cheese doubles - blueberry flavor (140 cal)
5:00 pm scoop pb, almonds, four carrots (230 cal)
7:00 pm Haddock (Dave's Market), spinach, salad (400 cal)
9:00 pm mango slices (150 cal)
10:00 pm Cascadian Farm granola bar (130 cal)
Total calories: 1,830
Workout:
11:00 am 1 mile walk
Total calories: 1,830
Workout:
11:00 am 1 mile walk
3:30 pm 1/2 mile walk
8:30 pm 3 mile walk
Overall thoughts on the day: I feel bloated from the two slices of apple pie (with ice cream!) that I had last night, but I feel empowered in knowing that I am starting today on my journey to well-being and good health. I love fresh starts (but not more than apple pie...yet!). When I eat well, I feel good and I know tomorrow will be a great day! I also ate more calories than I had hoped, but I know I need to incorporate lower calorie snacks (veggies/hummus, etc.) that will keep me full and under my calories allotted for each day.
Score on today's healthiness: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
I gave today an 8 because I ate very well (more calories than i had hoped) but I wish I had incorporated more protein and cut back on the processed/pre -packaged foods (i.e. soup and granola bar). They're healthy options, but I would prefer I eat more fresh, wholesome meals. I'm glad I was able to get in a serving of fish and greens!
Overall thoughts on the day: I feel bloated from the two slices of apple pie (with ice cream!) that I had last night, but I feel empowered in knowing that I am starting today on my journey to well-being and good health. I love fresh starts (but not more than apple pie...yet!). When I eat well, I feel good and I know tomorrow will be a great day! I also ate more calories than I had hoped, but I know I need to incorporate lower calorie snacks (veggies/hummus, etc.) that will keep me full and under my calories allotted for each day.
Score on today's healthiness: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
I gave today an 8 because I ate very well (more calories than i had hoped) but I wish I had incorporated more protein and cut back on the processed/pre -packaged foods (i.e. soup and granola bar). They're healthy options, but I would prefer I eat more fresh, wholesome meals. I'm glad I was able to get in a serving of fish and greens!
Protein Smoothie
2 tablespoons of protein powder (should be a Whey protein.. I like Designer Whey)
8 ounces cranwater or filtered water (1 oz unsweetened cranbury juice, can be purchased at stop/shop & 7 ounces water)
1 tablespoon flaxseed oil
1/4 stevia (optional)
When I did the Fat Flush detox I made this every morning for breakfast.
How many calories do you need?
I used this simple calculator to determine how many calories I can realistically consume and also lose weight.
I determined that in order to lose some weight, but still have the energy to exercise, I should be consuming about 1,600 calories a day. I know that if I lower my calories, I will be a raging, hungry lunatic and my body will go into starvation mode by actually HOLDING on to the calories (crazy, huh?!).
I determined that in order to lose some weight, but still have the energy to exercise, I should be consuming about 1,600 calories a day. I know that if I lower my calories, I will be a raging, hungry lunatic and my body will go into starvation mode by actually HOLDING on to the calories (crazy, huh?!).
Last piece of pie!
So I decided to 'start fresh' today, Sept. 30, after a week of 1/2 healthy, 1/2 very unhealthy eating. I know that I feel a million times better in terms of overall wellness when I eat well - my skin looks better, I don't break out, my energy levels are high, I'm not constipated, I don't feel bloated, etc. I want to feel like that ALL the time and shed a few pounds/tone. I've decided to incorporate fruits/veggies/beans/meat and cut out processed foods (Fiber bars, special K crackers, etc.) wherever possible (but without being too crazy!) - as well as Diet Coke and any artificial sweetener (I use Agave Nectar in my coffee - it's delicious and you only need a little squeeze for a lot of sweet; 1tbsp = 60 cal). I can't give up coffee!
I also realize that a life of deprivation or starvation is not one I want to live. I also realize that it only sets me up for failure. Therefore, I will incorporate one cheat meal into my week (on a Sat. or Sun.) - something higher in calories/fat and a treat - a piece of pie, cookies, etc. This way, my metabolism will get a shock and I won't feel like I'm living on nothing. It also allows for me to be able to enjoy social events without saying 'no, thanks' to every item of food offered. I also sometimes (aka all the time) want something sweet after dinner, so I'll add a slice of candied/dried mango or papaya to satisfy my sweet tooth!
I'm trying to decide if I want to follow the P90X DVDs I have - they are awful, boring, and you feel like a fool hopping all around your living room. But, everyone swears they work. I'd also like to add one or two protein shakes a day - something immediately after my workout and a Casein protein shake before bed to keep a steady stream of food going to my muscles during the night.
HIIT = High Intensity Interval Training - i.e. stairmaster, 1 min. at 70 steps per minute, 30 secs at 160 steps per minute for 20 min.
Workout plan:
M - lite active AM cardio
T - HIIT AM; upper body/abs
W - HIIT AM
Th - HIIT AM; lower body/abs
F - HIIT AM
S - active rest (Cliff walk, park trail, etc.)
S - long run
I'd also like to incorporate a yoga DVD that I have - I totally lack in flexibility...and I can feel the stiffness in everything I do (running, walking, how fast I tighten up at my desk). Depending on when I have time to fit that in, I'll aim for 1x a week.
Food plan:
1,600 calories a day, eating every 2-3 hours, drink lots of water, goal of losing 1 lb per week
Ideal menu (will vary):
7:30 am - egg white omelet, veggies, English muffin w/ a pat of butter and jelly, coffee ~300cal
9:30 am - fruit & almonds -or- cottage cheese w/ fruit, -or- yogurt w/ nuts -or- protein shake ~100-150cal
Noon - protein and carb, like chicken and rice or a baked potato, veggie -or- grilled chicken on salad/roll ~400cal
2:30 - fruit & almonds -or- cottage cheese w/ fruit, -or- yogurt w/ nuts -or- protein shake ~100-150cal
4:30 - banana w/ PB ~100-150cal
6:30 - post-weight training protein shake ~100cal
7:30 - dinner (protein, carb, veggie) ~400cal
9:30 - Casein protein shake ~100cal
My downfall is at night - watching movies or just hanging around - I always want to snack on something...even when I'm not hungry. I need to start listening to my stomach and determine whether or not I'm truly hungry.
I also realize that a life of deprivation or starvation is not one I want to live. I also realize that it only sets me up for failure. Therefore, I will incorporate one cheat meal into my week (on a Sat. or Sun.) - something higher in calories/fat and a treat - a piece of pie, cookies, etc. This way, my metabolism will get a shock and I won't feel like I'm living on nothing. It also allows for me to be able to enjoy social events without saying 'no, thanks' to every item of food offered. I also sometimes (aka all the time) want something sweet after dinner, so I'll add a slice of candied/dried mango or papaya to satisfy my sweet tooth!
I'm trying to decide if I want to follow the P90X DVDs I have - they are awful, boring, and you feel like a fool hopping all around your living room. But, everyone swears they work. I'd also like to add one or two protein shakes a day - something immediately after my workout and a Casein protein shake before bed to keep a steady stream of food going to my muscles during the night.
HIIT = High Intensity Interval Training - i.e. stairmaster, 1 min. at 70 steps per minute, 30 secs at 160 steps per minute for 20 min.
Workout plan:
M - lite active AM cardio
T - HIIT AM; upper body/abs
W - HIIT AM
Th - HIIT AM; lower body/abs
F - HIIT AM
S - active rest (Cliff walk, park trail, etc.)
S - long run
I'd also like to incorporate a yoga DVD that I have - I totally lack in flexibility...and I can feel the stiffness in everything I do (running, walking, how fast I tighten up at my desk). Depending on when I have time to fit that in, I'll aim for 1x a week.
Food plan:
1,600 calories a day, eating every 2-3 hours, drink lots of water, goal of losing 1 lb per week
Ideal menu (will vary):
7:30 am - egg white omelet, veggies, English muffin w/ a pat of butter and jelly, coffee ~300cal
9:30 am - fruit & almonds -or- cottage cheese w/ fruit, -or- yogurt w/ nuts -or- protein shake ~100-150cal
Noon - protein and carb, like chicken and rice or a baked potato, veggie -or- grilled chicken on salad/roll ~400cal
2:30 - fruit & almonds -or- cottage cheese w/ fruit, -or- yogurt w/ nuts -or- protein shake ~100-150cal
4:30 - banana w/ PB ~100-150cal
6:30 - post-weight training protein shake ~100cal
7:30 - dinner (protein, carb, veggie) ~400cal
9:30 - Casein protein shake ~100cal
My downfall is at night - watching movies or just hanging around - I always want to snack on something...even when I'm not hungry. I need to start listening to my stomach and determine whether or not I'm truly hungry.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Do you have a goal?
I had personal Training today and realized that since starting it I have gotten a lot stronger and maintained some weight loss... but how can I step it up??? How can I achieve my goal of weighing 150 pounds(as of today I am 193) without feel like I'm starving myself or not enjoying myself?? I decided that I need to set a schedule and stick to it. Evan, my personal trainer, says that working out 3-4 times a week is plenty and will allow for weight loss without burning myself out.
Drum roll please..... my new schedule is as followed:
Monday-Workout
Tuesday-
Wednesday-Personal Training
Thursday-Workout
Friday-
Saturday-Workout
Sunday-
Workouts are at least 15 minutes of cardio and 20 minutes of weight training. I'm going to start with four workouts a week and if I do more great, if not at least I'm going to the gym consistently.
Fun fact of the day: If you do 1,000 crunches per day you will have a strong stomach not necessarily a flat stomach! Diet is crucial in losing body fat. As they say, " abs are made in the kitchen!"
Drum roll please..... my new schedule is as followed:
Monday-Workout
Tuesday-
Wednesday-Personal Training
Thursday-Workout
Friday-
Saturday-Workout
Sunday-
Workouts are at least 15 minutes of cardio and 20 minutes of weight training. I'm going to start with four workouts a week and if I do more great, if not at least I'm going to the gym consistently.
Fun fact of the day: If you do 1,000 crunches per day you will have a strong stomach not necessarily a flat stomach! Diet is crucial in losing body fat. As they say, " abs are made in the kitchen!"
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