Skinnypeep - bring on the skinny

[skinnypeep]

Welcome to my new & improved diet journal to go along with the Boot Camp challenge!!


I am 5'7", 142 and looking to get to 130 (ish) I haven't been so good over the holidays so I'm looking to get back on track

Right now I am floating away from all the water I'm drinking!!!!

[skinnypeep]

Typical Menu

B: mock oatmeal (egg, ricotta, milk, SF vanilla, raspberries, All Bran) coffee w/skim
S: yogurt or string cheese & triscuits
L: leftover meat & veggies & rice
S: almonds & choc chips (will substitute dried apricots)
D: salmon or steak or chicken & veggies
Dess: hot choc

[skinnypeep]

I think now that I've lost half the weight I'm starting to look at myself differently and be happier with how I look........ so I'm starting to say "oh well this one little piece of candy won't hurt" or "so what if I don't get to the gym"


ARRRRRRRRGH!

This is why I need the boot camp challenge!! Step AWAY from the chocolate!!!

[skinnypeep]

Ok well here goes my big confession.

I have absolutely NO IDEA how I lost the weight I have. Shhhhhh....

See I was really strict in P1. Then I re-introduced maybe a little too slowly. And I was really tired and light-headed. So I posted and they said eat more grains. So I said ok. Lost a couple. Then I decided to increase the exercise. I was really good for a few weeks. No loss. Then I caught a cold and got busy at work and lazy... 2 weeks of no exercise later.... consistent loss.

So now I've maintained through the holidays which is fine. But now I don't know how in the world to actually lose weight. gaaaaah.
maybe more moderate but consistent exercise??? I like to do insane spin classes but they dont seem to really help me. I have heard that it;s better to do less strenuous exercise more often. not sure why though.

[skinnypeep]

Today I went to the gym which was a huuuge accomplishment considering I am
a. Depressed cause DBF went back to school
b. PMSing
c. pissed off about work

So I did 30 min elliptical and 30 min upper, plus 100 crunches!!! woo hoo!!

[misskt84]

HI! I just thought i'd stop in and tell you i think you're doing a great job. It could be all that extra exercise wasn't matched by enough calories...our bodies are weird. That's why you need to figure out what works for you, but getting "lucky" is nice too. But seriously, i'm sure it was you watching what you eat and taking care of yourself that worked before the holidays, so just keep up that routine and i'm sure your body will kick back into gear!

Good luck with bootcamp - i admire you, i could never do that!

[skinnypeep]

Well I think i will go back to P1 for a couple of days> I haven't done this before, but I've been really hungry and snacky lately so I'm thinking the wicked cravings are back!!

But I will prevail!!!!!

[misskt84]

it could just be the PMS, but you could try it

[skinnypeep]

Thanks Misskt! I think you were right about PMS. Today I was back to my regular weight. I guess I will stick to P2 and see if I can just be more committed without resorting to P1. I've read on other boards that some of the old-timers say it's not a good idea to go back and forth. We'll see I guess.

[kmac12k]

Hey skinnypeep-- just thought I would stop by your journal. This boot camp is the best thing!!!! I am also 5'7" and my goal is 130. I am 159 right now and I am getting frustrated about how slow I lose the weight. I started sb on Nov 1 and lost 6 lbs on p1 and then the holidays hit and I gained a few and then stalled so here I am back where I was a month ago You are doing soooo good and I would stay in p2 cuz that is the losing phase. Keep up the hard work!! Kmac

[misskt84]

Good job making a decision and sticking too it. You can do it, and believe me p2 is so much easier and more enjoyable. At the same time, wouldn't it be lovely to be able to do it for a few days a month when the EVIL cravings hit...being a woman is so tricky!!
THanks for stopping by again, hope to talk to you again soon!

[skinnypeep]

Hey guys, thanks for stopping by!!
Well today I stuck to P2 and had no cravings. I guess it really was TOM!! go figure.

So today I had:
B: mock oatmeal w/raspberries, coffee
S: nothing woke up kinda late
L: B. rice w/tomatoes, onions & tuna. coffee
S: tea, laughing cow cheese, triscuits, dried apricots
D: steak w/tomatoes and artichokes, brussels sprouts.
Dess: hot chocolate

[skinnypeep]

today's menu

B: mock oatmeal, coffee
S: cheese stick & triscuits & apricots
L: leftover steak w/tomatoes and artichokes, rice
S: coffee, 1/2 pb&j sammich
D: pesto chicken and brussels sprouts.

gym: chest & back, shoulders; 30 min cardio

Note: i think the converted rice is giving me cravings. I just feel hungrier than usual, hence the pb & j.

[nitrot150]

Marta,
I am in teh same boat you are...was really good for a while, but then fell off the wagon a few times, but somehow got down half way. now i'm just sitting here, and its frustrating, plus same thing, feel like i can cheat here and there, bad me!...I guess i really need to crack down for a while, see what happens, its just hard, i have such a sweet tooth, i have to keep all sweet stuff out of the house or i tend to eat it ALL....maybe i'll try to add it in again and that will keep me from falling off the wagon..but i just dont trust myself...err. , but glad to konw someone else feelst eh same way i do.

Karen

[skinnypeep]

Thanks for stopping by Karen

Here's my exercise plan for this week

Mon- off
Tues- cardio salsa 45 min OR WT legs, 30 min elliptical (100 crunches)
Wed- cardio salsa (or gym if i didnt go Tues)
Thurs- off
Fri- WT arms, 30 min elliptical (100 crunches)
Sat- cardio salsa
Sun- WT back & chest, 30 min ellipt. (100 crunches)

*** Note: For some crazy reason, when I decide that I will go to they gym on a certain specific day, things go wrong and I can't make it. So.... this schedule is flexible as long as I get in my 3 weight training days (arms, legs, chest/back) and plenty o' cardio.