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Postby Kirian » Mon Apr 24, 2006 8:05 pm

What a wonderful weekend I had. It was rainy and gloomy out all weekend - the rain didn't let up once. This was perfect weather for snuggling with my hubby and just being together. I do love nice sunny warm weekends - but these days are good too :)

I am still trying to mix things up a bit and today realized that I desperately need to come up with some lunch ideas. I think I may make some pizza beans in the next few days and start to adapt my body to eating beans on a regular basis. These could be great additions for a protein for my lunches.

Saturday 4/22/06
Breakfast
Yogurt Smoothie
---1/2 Cup LF Plain Yogurt
---1/2 Cup LF Milk
---2 Tbsp Natural PB
---3t Banana Pudding Powder
2 Slices Turkey Bacon
1 Cup V8

Snack
Got up late, so none.

Lunch
3oz Turkey
1 Wedge LCL
1/2 WW Tortilla
1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes
1 Cup Broccoli
1 Tbsp Smart Balance
1 Cup Milk

Snack
1/4 Cup Roasted Black Beans

Dinner
3oz Lean Ground Beef
1oz LF Cheddar
1 Cup Sauteed Peppers & Onions
2 Cups Spinach
1 Tbsp Smart Balance

Snack
1/2 Cup Ricotta w/ SF Jello Cheesecake Powder

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Sunday 4/23/06
Breakfast
1 Cup Yogurt
3oz Turkey
1 Cup V8

Snack
1/4 Cup Nuts

Lunch
3oz Tuna
1 Tbsp LF Mayo
1 Slice Tomato
1/2 WW Wrap
1oz LF Cheddar
2 Cups Green Beans
1 Tbsp Smart Balance

Snack
2 Tbsp Hummus
4 Celery Stalks

Dinner
3oz Chicken in Home-made Tomato Sauce
2 Cups Broccoli
1 Tbsp Smart Balance

Snack
1/2 Cup Ricotta w/Cinnamon & Vanilla
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Postby Kirian » Wed Apr 26, 2006 5:32 pm

YAY!! I am down 2 this week :D The scale isn't everything but it still feels fantastic to see it move down!

Today marks week 4 on sb and I am still chugging along full speed. That means that I get to add something new in too - and today it was an apple *yummmmm*. It tasted sooo good.

I saw a recommendation for a great site in someones journal - called SparkPeople. It is a diet site that is free and has some wonderful tools. I have been using it to track my cal intake since I wanted to make sure I was eating enough but at the same time not too much. I am doing great and right on track every day so far!!

One of the things you do when you join is enter in your start weight, and goal weight. Based on that you can put in how much you want to lose a week and they will give you a date of when you can expect to hit goal. Knowing that stalls happen I put in that I expected to lose a pound a week. The tool then told me that I would reach goal in the beginning of August of 2008 :S I will admit that seeing this date upset me - it is hard to think it is going to take that long to come off. But...then I had a light bulb moment and realized that if I don't do this I will just be fat in 2 years time and probably have a host of health problems - if I stick to it I will be healthy, happy, and thin!!!! My birthday is in August so I pushed the date back a few weeks (19th) so that my goal date is now on my 31st birthday. I simply cannot think of *anything* better that I can give myself!!

Another great feature of that site is that you can tell it what fitness equipment you have (stability ball, resistance bands, weights) and it will give you strength training exercises based on that. Soooo - for my reward for staying on track for a month and losing 7 pounds I went to Target and got a nice set of resistance bands!! I came home and followed the exercises and did 30 minutes of strength training!!! This is a MAJOR step for me because I have always had the mindset that I simply can't "do" exercise. I felt soooo good when I got done!!! I honestly am looking forward to doing it again on Friday :S Who knew?!?!?!?

Ok - so here are the last 2 days:

Monday 4/24/06
Breakfast
2 Eggs, Scrambled
2 Slices Turkey Bacon
1 Cup Low Sodium V8

Snack
1 Cup LF Plain Yogurt w/Splenda & Vanilla
2 Tbsp Almond Butter

Lunch
3oz Tuna
1 Tbsp Light Mayo
1/2 WW Tortilla
4 Slices Tomato
2 Cups Snap Peas
1 Cup LF Milk

Snack
1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese

Dinner
3oz Lean Ground Beef
2 Cups Green Beans
1 Tbsp Smart Balance

Snack
1/2 Cup Ricotta
1 Cup LF Milk

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Tuesday 4/25/06
Breakfast
2 Eggs, Scrambled
1/2 Cup LF Cottage Cheese
1 Cup Low Sodium V8

Snack
2 Tbsp Hummus
5 Stalks Celery
1 Cup Milk

Lunch
1 Boca Burger
1/2 WW Tortilla
1 Wedge LCL
2 Cups Broccoli
1 Tbsp Smart Balance

Snack
1 Cup Plain LF Yogurt
2 Tbsp Almond Butter

Dinner
3oz Chicken
1oz Mozzarella
2 Cups Green Benas
1 Tbsp Smart Balance

Snack
1/2 Cup Ricotta
1 Cup Milk
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Postby Kirian » Wed May 03, 2006 2:34 pm

Ok - it has been almost a week since I journaled :oops: I have been using another site to track my food intake so I forget to post it here too!

Uggghhh - I am up 2 pounds this week :? I guess it could be from the apple I added in or from the exercise I started to do. I am really not sure. I feel like I have been doing really well - at least I am still on track. I won't let this set me back - I just have to work to figure out what could have caused it so I can correct it!

On Sunday I went to a Potluck lunch and did AWESOME!! There were lots of evil things there - actually almost all of them were had pasta, or were laden with mayo, or were desserts. I made a bean dip and brought homemade tortilla chips for myself to go with it. It was awsome. I had some of that and the only other thing that looked acceptable - a salad (the person who made it left the dressing off and put a bottle next to the bowl). I am soooooooooo proud of myself for doing so well and avoiding the things that I knew were horrible for me.

Here is the last few days condesed to take up less room :)

Wednesday 4/26/06
B - 2 Eggs, 1/2 Cup LF Cottage Cheese, 1 Cup V8 (1/2 Regular, 1/2 Low Sodium)
S - 1 Small Apple, 2 Tbsp Natural Peanut Butter
L - 3oz Light Tuna, 1/2 WW Tortilla, 1oz LF Cheddar, 1 Tbsp LF Mayo, 2 Cups Snap Peas, 1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light
S - 1 Cup Plain LF Yogurt, 1 Hard Boiled Egg
D - 3oz Lean Ground Beef, 2 Cups Spinach, 1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light
S - 1/2 Cup Part-Skim Ricotta, 1 Cup LF Milk

Thursday 4/27/06
B - 2 Eggs, 2 Pieces Turkey Bacon, 1 Cup V8 (1/2 Regular, 1/2 Low Sodium)
S - 1 Small Apple, 2 Tbsp Natural Almond Butter, 1 Cup Plain LF Yogurt
L - 1 Boca Burger, 1oz LF LS Provolone, 2 Cups Broccoli, 1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light, 1 Cup LF Milk
S - 1/2 Cup Roasted Chickpeas, 1 Cup LF Milk
D - 3 oz Chicken, 1/2 WW Tortilla, 2 Tbsp LF Sour Cream, 1 Cup Bell Peppers, 2 Cups Green Beans, 1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light
S - 1/2 Cup Part-Skim Ricotta

Friday 4/28/06
B - 2 Eggs, 1/2 Cup LF Cottage Cheese, 1 Cup V8 (1/2 Regular, 1/2 LS)
S - 1 Small Apple, 2 Tbsp Natural Almond Butter, 1 Cup Plain LF Yogurt
L - 3oz Light Tuna, 1 Tbsp LF Mayo, 1/2oz LF Cheddar, 1/2 WW Tortilla, 2 Cups Green Beans
S - 1/2 Cup Roasted Chickpeas
D - 3oz Ground Beef, 2 Slices Turkey Bacon, 1/2oz LF Cheddar, 2 Cups Spinach, 1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light, 1 Cup LF Milk
S - 1/2 Cup Part-Skim Ricotta, 1 Cup LF Milk

Saturday 4/29/06
B - 2 Eggs, 2 Slices Turkey Bacon, 1/2oz LF Cheddar, 1 Cup V8 (1/2 Regular & 1/2 LS), 1 Cup LF Milk
S - None - got up VERY late.
L - 1 Small Apple, 2 Tbsp Almond Butter, 1 Cup Plain LF Yogurt, 1/2 Cup Chickpeas, 2 Cups Green Beans, 1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light (Did a snacks for lunch thing)
S - None, again because I got up late and didn't have time to eat 6 times during the day)
D - 3oz Chicken, 1/2 WW Tortilla, 1/2oz LF Cheddar, 2 Tbsp LF Sour Cream, 2 Cups Broccoli, 1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light
S - 1 Cup Plain LF Yogurt

Sunday 4/30/06
B - 2 Eggs, 1/2 Cup LF Cottage Cheese, 1 Tbsp Salsa, 1 Cup V8 (1/2 Regular & 1/2 LS)
S - 1/4 Cup Nuts
L - 1/4 Cup Bean Dip (made with FF Refried Beans, LF Cheddar, LF Sour Cream, and Salsa), Tortilla Chips (made from 1/2 WW Tortilla salted and baked), 2 Cups Salad (Romaine, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes)
S - 1 Small Apple, 1 Cup Plain LF Yogurt
D - 1 1/2 Cups Chili (started w/1 cup and went back for more, was hungry), 2oz LF Cheddar, 2 Tbsp LF Sour Cream, 2 Cups Broccoli, 1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light, 1 Cup LF Milk
S - 1 Cup Plain LF Yogurt, 1 FF SF Jello Pudding Cup

Monday 5/1/06
B - 1 Egg, 1 Egg White, 2 Slices Turkey Bacon, 1 Cup V8 (1/2 Regular & 1/2 LS)
S - 1 Small Apple, 2 Tbsp Natural Almond Butter, 1 Cup Plain LF Yogurt
L - 1 Boca Burger, 1/2oz LF Cheddar, 1/2 WW Tortilla, 2 Cups Green Beans, 1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light
S - 1/2 Cup LF Cottage Cheese, 1 Cup LF Milk
D - 1 Cup Chili, 1oz LF Cheddar, 2 Cups Broccoli, 1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light
S - 1 Cup Plain LF Yogurt

Tuesday 5/2/06
B - 1 Egg, 1 Egg White, 2 Slices Turkey Bacon, 1 Cup V8 (1/2 Reg & 1/2 LS)
S - 1 Small Apple, 2 Tbsp Natural Almond Butter, 6oz Plain LF Yogurt
L - 3oz Light Tuna, 1/2 WW Tortilla, 1/2oz LF Cheddar, 1 Tbps LF Mayo, 2 Cups Green Beans, 1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light
S - 2 Tbsp Hummus, 4 Stalks Celery, 1 1/2 Cups LF Milk
D - 3oz Chicken topped w/ 2oz Chili, 1/2oz LF Cheddar, 2 Cups Broccoli, 1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light
S - 6oz Plain LF Yogurt
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Postby DiamondSpark » Wed May 03, 2006 2:54 pm

Looks like you're doing great, Kirian! Don't worry about the weight gain. It's normal to gain weight going into P2 because many people lose (and then regain) water weight from P1. Also, it's normal to gain weight when exercising. In my case, I lost 40 with minimal exercise. I started to exercise last Sept. and I've only lost 20 since then (same weight since Jan. 2006 ...). However, I have lost many, many inches and look thinner. It's because muscle is heavier than fat is by 2.5 times. I've stopped weighing myself and am focusing on fitness.
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Postby Kirian » Wed May 03, 2006 9:59 pm

Thank you DiamondSpark for visiting and for the feedback. Sometimes I overanalyze things just a wee bit and need to relax and let this WOE work! It can be easy to panic when the scale moves in the wrong direction - especially when we are working so hard!!

I have actually been on Phase 2 for 3 weeks now! Wow - time flies :) I do think it is from the strength training which is fine since it is doing such wonderful things for my body already :) I did take my measurements last week so when this happens more often down the road I am prepared ;)

I think it is a great idea that you decided to step off the scale for a bit. Especially with how much you exercise!! Sometimes how we look and feel is just so much more important!! Now if I can remember this and apply it to myself I'll be all set ;)
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Postby Kirian » Thu May 04, 2006 1:36 pm

Since yesterday began another week on Phase 2 it was time to add in another food. So far I have tried ww bread, ww tortiallas, and apples. The only food I have had a problem with has been the bread. I decided that I needed something as an alternative to eggs at breakfast so I went to the store and picked up some Kashi Good Friends cereal. I had some with my yogurt for my after dinner snack last night. MMMMMMMMMMMMM - it was so nice to have something with crunch :) (other than veggies).

I also had some this am for breakfast. It was so nice to have something different! I don't mind eggs but it is good to switch things around now and then!!!

Wednesday 5/4/06
Breakfast
1 Egg
1 Egg White
1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese
1 Cup V8 (1/2 Reg & 1/2 LS)

Snack
1 Small Apple
2 Tbsp Natural Peanut Butter

Lunch
1 Boca Burger
1/2oz LF Cheddar
2 Cups Broccoli
1 Tbsp Smart Balance

Snack
6oz Plain FF Yogurt
1 Cup Milk

Dinner
1 Cup Chili
1oz LF Cheddar
2 Tbsp Sour Cream
1/2 WW Tortilla
2 Cups Green Beans
1 Tbsp Smart Balance

Snack
6oz Yogurt
2/3 Cup Kashi Good Friends
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Postby Kirian » Thu May 11, 2006 1:46 am

Today is my weigh day and I am down 1 pound :) I am happy with that and honestly would have been ok if I didn't see a change again. I am expecting tom any day now and I have only been exercising for 2 weeks.

That being said - I am very excited that I have been exercising for 2 weeks now! This is huge for me and today I even added in some cardio. I am just so inspired to do good and work my hardest to get to my goal!

I have always known that they key to successful weight loss is a good diet AND exercise yet never really took the time to do the exercise part. I was one of those who kept saying to myself that exercise could wait until I lost more weight - I was too big to exercise - I was too tired to exercise....the excuses were innumerable and endless. I did manage to do pilates once almost daily for 3 months but when I started putting garbage back in my body the exercise fell to the wayside. I also got bored with doing the same thing.

This time I am using Sparkpeople for strength training. They tell me what exercises to do and how to do them. There is a button to click to change your routine and I change it every time I strength train. This will not only keep me interested and engaged but will keep my body on its toes too :)

I am very happy with where I am right now - it is a good place to be! I only hope I can keep this momentum going. I know I am going to have off days - I am only human after all ;) I just have to take it one day at a time right now and deal with those days when they come. If I spend my time worrying about messing up I will cause myself to mess up!!!

Here is yesterday's menu:
Tuesday 5/9/06
Breakfast
1 Egg
1 Egg White
1/2oz LF Cheddar
1/2 Cup LF Cottage Cheese
1 Cup V8 (1/2 Regular & 1/2 LS)

Snack
1/2 Cup Pizza Beans

Lunch
3oz Light Tuna
1/2oz LF Cheddar
1 Tbsp Regular Mayo
1/2 WW Tortilla
2 Cups Green Beans
1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light
1 Cup LF Milk

Snack
1 Apple
2 Tbsp Peanut Butter
6oz Plain LF Yogurt

Dinner
3oz Chicken Breast
2 Cups Snap Peas
1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light

Snack
1oz Kashi Good Friends
1 Cup Milk
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Postby Kirian » Thu May 11, 2006 5:25 pm

Yesterday was time to add another item to my phase 2 menu. I decided I wanted to finally try the Santosha Smoothie so I opted to add in strawberries. I have been great with the berries so far and I am very happy with that :) It is always nice to add something new in.

I did like the smoothie I made last night but could taste the spinach. I found sugar free vanilla soy milk (not an easy task) today and made today's smoothie with that. It really does make a difference in the taste.

In adition to my menu I will be listing exercise on the days I do it. I am scheduled for Mon, Wed, Fri to do strength training and cardio. I plan to try and walk a bit on alternate days if possible. Just don't want to push myself too fast and hurt something!

Wednesday 5/10/06
Exercise
2 Mile / 30 Minute Walk
40 minutes Strength Training

Breakfast
1 Egg
1 Egg White
1/2oz LF Cheddar
2 Pieces Turkey Bacon
1 Cup V8 (1/2 Regular & 1/2 LS)

Snack
1oz Kashi Good Friends
1 Cup LF Milk

Lunch
3oz LF LS Turkey
3 Pieces Turkey Bacon
1 Tbsp Regular Mayo
1/2 WW Tortilla
2 Cups Broccoli
1 Tbsp Smart Balance
1/2oz LF Cheddar

Snack
1 Apple
2 Tbsp Almond Butter
1 Cup LF Milk

Dinner
3oz Chicken
1 1/2 Cups Sauteed (in olive oil) Green Beans & Onions
1/2 Cup Pizza Beans

Snack
Santosha Smoothie
---1/2 Cup Milk
---1/2 Cup Yogurt
---2 Cups Spinach
---1/2 Cup Frozen (NSA) Strawberries
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Postby Kirian » Fri May 12, 2006 4:58 pm

OMG - I found a trigger food yesterday. All it took was the smell to set me off and make me want something sugary. I had gone to Walmart and purchased 2 bottles of the DaVinci Syrup. One was Vanilla and the other was Carmel. When I got home I could smell the carmel syrup before I took it out of the bag - it has a small puncture in the top of the bottle (needless to say I am going to return it). It smelled like pancake syrup and is a very sweet smell.

I can't believe how much the smell is bothering me. I just never would have expected it at all. I was thinking of using it anyway (after an exchange for a non-damaged bottle) thinking I could control it and I was just being silly. The more I thought about it the more I realized that I needed to just return it and be done with it. I need to trust myself when I react to something like this. Using it will only put me in a bad position and may even have the potential to send me off kilter. I have done too much good now to revert to my old ways.

I am still struggling a bit today - although I still have to return the syrup. I am hoping once it is out of the house for good I will feel better. I just need to be strong until this urge to scarf down bowls of sugar goes away. I am not going to let a little bottle have the power to ruin me!!!! I can be strong!

Thursday 5/11/06
Exercise
1 Mile / 15 Minute Walk

Breakfast
2 Eggs
2 Pieces Turkey Bacon
1/2oz LF Cheddar
1 Cup V8 (1/2 Regular & 1/2 LS)

Snack
1/4 Cup Nuts
Santosha Smoothie
---1 Cup Vanilla Soy Slender
---2 Cups Spinach
---1/2 Cup Frozen (NSA) Strawberries)

Lunch
3oz Tuna
1/2oz LF Cheddar
1 Tbsp Regular Mayo
1/2 WW Tortilla
2 Cups Snap Peas
1/2 Cup Pizza Beans
1/2oz LF Mozzarella
1 Cup Cappucino Soy Slender

Snack
1 Apple
1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese

Dinner
3oz 93% Lean Ground Beef
1/2oz LF Cheddar
2 Slices Turkey Bacon
2 Cups Green Beans
1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light

Snack
1oz Kashi Good Friends
1 Cup LF Milk
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Postby Kirian » Sat May 13, 2006 6:02 pm

I returned the evil syrup yesterday and I am glad I did too! I feel much better now that it is not in my house.

I had a great day yesterday - got all my exercise in and even managed to push myself and do a 13 minute mile. It is nice that my body is adjusting to the exercise. I don't get nearly as sore as I used to. Don't get me wrong, I am sore the next day but I can get out of bed without feeling like my body is fighting me :lol:

Friday 5/12/06
Exercise
1 Mile / 15 Minute Walk
1 Mile / 13 Minute Walk
40 Minutes Strength Training

Breakfast
2 Eggs
2 Pieces Turkey Bacon
1/2oz LF Cheddar
1 Cup V8 (1/2 Regular & 1/2 LS)

Snack
1/4 Cup Nuts
Smoothie
---1/2 Cup LF Milk
---1/2 Cup LF Plain Yogurt
---1/2 Cup Strawberries
---2 Tbsp Davinci Vanilla Syrup

Lunch
3oz LF LS Turkey
1/2oz LF Mozzarella
1 Tbsp Regular Mayo
1/2 WW Tortilla
1/2 Cup Pizza Beans
3 Cups Spinach
1 Cup LF Milk

Snack
1 Apple
1/2 Cup LF Cottage Cheese
1 Cup Cappucino Soy Slender

Dinner
3oz Baked Chicken
2 Cups Broccoli
1 Tbsp Smart Balance
6oz FF Plain Yogurt

Snack
1oz Kashi Good Friends
1 Cup LF Milk
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Postby Kirian » Sun May 14, 2006 10:54 pm

Saturday 5/13/06
Exercise
2 Mile / 30 Minute Walk

Breakfast
1oz Kashi Good Friends
1 Cup LF Milk
1/2 Cup LF Cottage Cheese
1 Cup V8 (1/2 Regular & 1/2 LS)

Snack
Smoothie
---1/2 Cup Milk
---1/2 Cup Yogurt
---2 Cups Spinach
---1/2 Cup Frozen NSA Strawberries
---2 Tbsp SF Vanilla DaVinci Syrup

Lunch
3oz Light Tuna
1 Tbsp Regular Mayo
1oz LF Cheddar
1/2 WW Tortilla
1/2 Cup Pizza Beans
2 Cups Green Beans

Snack
1 Apple
6oz LF Plain Yogurt
2 Tbps Natural Almond Butter

Dinner
3oz Baked Chicken
1/2 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese
2 Cups Spinach
1 Tbsp Smart Balance
1oz LF Cheddar

Snack
6oz LF Plain Yogurt
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Postby Kirian » Wed May 17, 2006 4:16 pm

Exercise for the Week of May 14-20th

Sunday
15 Minutes Yoga

Monday
2 Mile / 30 Minute Walk
40 Minutes Strength Training
---Crunches / 2 Sets / 15 Reps
---Back Extension / 2 Sets / 15 Reps
---Wall Pushup / 2 Sets / 15 Reps
---Alternating Bicep Curls / 2 Sets / 15 Reps
---Lying Abduction / 2 Sets / 15 Reps
---Calf Raises / 2 Sets / 15 Reps
---Wrist Curls / 2 Sets / 15 Reps

Tuesday
1 Mile / 15 Minute Walk

Wednesday
2 Mile / 30 Minute Walk
40 Minutes Strength Training
---Dumbbell Side Bends / 2 Sets / 15 Reps
---Modified Plank / 2 Sets
---Seated Dumbbell Tricep Extensions / 2 Sets / 15 Reps
---Concentration Curls / 2 Sets / 15 Reps
---Lying Ham Curl / 2 Sets / 15 Reps
---Standing Abductions / 2 Sets / 15 Reps
---Wrist Curls / 2 Sets / 15 Reps

Thursday
1 Mile / 30 Minute Walk

Friday
2 Mile / 30 Minute Walk
40 Minutes Strength Training
---Back Extension / 2 Sets / 15 Reps
---Modified Plank / 2 Sets
---Standing Bicep Curls / 2 Sets / 15 Reps
---Chest Press with Dumbbells / 2 Sets / 15 Reps
---Calf Raises / 2 Sets / 15 Reps
---Foward Lunge / 2 Sets / 15 Reps
---Wrist Curls / 2 Sets / 15 Reps

Saturday
Day Off :)
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Postby Kirian » Wed May 17, 2006 4:48 pm

The scale stayed the same this week - but that's ok :) I decided to check my waist and hip measurments. I had last done this 3 weeks ago on 4/26. Since then I have lost an inch in my waist and 2 in my hips. Yahoooooooooo :D I am very happy with that. I will re-check them next week and check the rest of my measurements then too. Looks like all my hard work is starting to pay off. I knew my clothes were starting to fit better.

I am so happy that the exercise really seems to be paying off this soon. I have only been doing the strength training for 3 weeks now. I just added cardio in last week and have been doing great with that too! I may even put my pilates video in tomorrow - I actually kinda miss doing that! I just feel so inspired! I still cannot believe that I am doing all this exercise and that I am doing it willingly and secretly enjoying it too ;)

The food plan is doing very well - just rambling along enjoying phase 2.

Tuesday 5/16/06
Breakfast
Mock Danish
---2 Eggs
---2oz LF Cream Cheese
2 Pieces Turkey Bacon
1 Cup V8 (1/2 Regular & 1/2 LS)

Snack
1oz Kashi Good Friends
1 Cup LF Milk

Lunch
3oz Tuna
1 Tbsp Regular Mayo
1/2 WW Tortilla
1/2 Cup Pizza Beans
1oz LF Mozzarella
2 Cups Green Beans

Snack
Smoothie
---6oz LF Plain Yogurt
---2oz LF Milk
---2 Cups Spinach
---1/2 Cup Strawberries

Dinner
3oz Chicken
2 Cups Green Beans
1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light

Snack
1 Apple
2 Tbsp Natural PB
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Postby Kirian » Sat May 20, 2006 11:04 pm

Friday 5/20/06
Breakfast
2 Eggs
1/2oz LF Cheddar
2 Pieces Turkey Bacon
1/2 Cup Cherry Tomatoes
6oz V8

Snack
Smoothie
---6oz LF Plain Yogurt
---2oz LF Milk
---1/2 Cup Frozen NSA Strawberries
---2 Cups Spinach
---1oz Frozen Banana

Lunch
3oz Lean Ground Beef
2 Tbsp RF Sour Cream
Tortilla Chips (Homemade from 1/2 WW Tortilla)
1/2 Cup Pizza Beans
1/2oz LF Mozzarella
1 1/2 Cups Broccoli
1/2 Cup Cherry Tomatoes

Snack
2oz LF RS Turkey
1 Wedge LCL

Dinner
3oz Chicken
1 Wedge LCL
2 Cups Snap Peas
1/2 Cup Parboiled Long Grain Rice
1 Tbsp Smart Balance Light

Snack
1 Apple
2 Tbsp PB
6oz LF Plain Yogurt
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Postby Kirian » Tue May 23, 2006 8:11 pm

Exercise for the Week of May 21-17
Sunday
Day Off :)

Monday
2 Mile / 30 Minute Walk
40 Minutes Strength Training
---Low Mount Hip Flexor
---Back Extension
---Isometric Bicep Hold w/Towel
---Low Mount Seated Rows
---Lying Ham Curl
---Calf Raises
---Wrist Curls

Tuesday
1 Mile / 15 Minute Walk

Wednesday
2 Mile / 30 Minute Walk

40 Minutes Strength Training
---Crunches w/ Twist
---Crunches on Swiss Ball
---Low Mount Seated Rows
---Dumbbell Lateral Raises
---Standing Abduction
---Wall Squat w/ Ball
---Wrist Curls
10 Minutes Stretching to Cool Down

Thursday
10 Minutes Stretching to Warm Up
2 Mile / 40 Minute Walk
10 Minutes Stretching to Cool Down

Friday
10 Minutes Stretching to Warm Up
2 Mile / 30 Minute Walk
40 Minutes Strength Training
---Dumbbell Side Bends
---Crunches on Swiss Ball
---Modified Pushups
---Standing Bicep Curls
---Low Mount Standing Abduction
---Standing Leg Curls with Band
---Wrist Curls
10 Minutes Stretching to Cool Down

Saturday
Day Off :)
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