August 8, 2009

Did well again today with eating and stayed the course. Did the 10 minute cardio kickboxing Bootcamp video which was sort of fun. Hadn't done it before so some of the moves were a bit new to me... but all in all I was able to follow along okay. Did the 3 mile walking dvd and built up a sweat. I haven't added the resistance bands yet but do plan to see about modifing my bands to use with the video.

Weighed this morning and I'm almost back down to where I started in July. I'm ready to make some progress! Would like to see 2 more pounds gone by the end of August and start off September in the 130s. At this point, I still have 9 pounds to lose by year end to make my goal for 2009.

Breakfast
Oatmeal with Almond Breeze
Coffee

Lunch
Taco Chili
Wasa with Laughing Cow
Yogurt Fluff
Apple

Afternoon Snack
Rice Cake with ricotta cheese / SF Jam

Dinner
Salad with tomato, onion, chinese noodles
1% cottage cheese
small piece of Italian bread
Chicken Breast
Pumpkin Pie Pudding

Evening Snack
Healthy Choice Bar
100 calorie Popcorn

Exercise
30 minutes - mini tramp
100 steps
2 sets of 12 leg lifts
2 sets of 12 crunches
Walking DVD 3 mile

August 7, 2009

Did well with eating today so I am happy. Wanted to do a bit more walking but ran out of time as I vacuumed the house. Made my "trial" batch of zucchini bread this morning and had fun using Mix Master and Rotary grater. I haven't used either of these in ages so felt good about putting them to use. The recipe was easy and it turned out well. I also think it will work for pumpkin and banana bread. With the amount of zucchini we have coming out of the garden though I'll stick with zucchini for now. Pumpkins are on the way though so will give that a try probably starting in October.


Breakfast
Oatmeal with Almond Breeze
Coffee

Lunch
Taco Chili
Wasa with Laughing Cow
Yogurt Fluff

Afternoon Snack
Rice Cake with ricotta cheese / SF Jam

Dinner
Large salad with ham, egg, tomato, craisins, feta cheese crumbles
Wasa with Laughing Cow
Yogurt Fluff

Evening Snack
Healthy Choice Bar
100 calorie Popcorn

Exercise
20 minutes elliptical
Airplane Pose - 20 each leg
30 minutes - mini tramp
100 steps
2 sets of 12 leg lifts
2 sets of 12 crunches
Walking DVD 1 mile

August 6, 2009

Did marginally okay with eating today. Had breakfast at home and ate out at lunch (Marie Callendars) with Steve/Sue as we were in Portland. Didn't get in my walking DVD today but did do a little walking at the mall and also climbed some stairs.

Breakfast
Oatmeal with Almond Breeze
Coffee

Lunch
Grilled Mahi Mahi
Rice Pilaf
Steamed Carrots/Broccoli

Afternoon Snack
McDonald's Small Cone

Dinner
Taco Chili
Wasa with Laughing Cow
Yogurt Fluff

Evening Snack
Healthy Choice Bar
100 calorie Popcorn

Exercise
20 minutes elliptical
Airplane Pose - 20 each leg
30 minutes - mini tramp
135 steps
2 sets of 12 leg lifts
2 sets of 12 crunches

August 5, 2009

Continuing to do okay today with eating and exercise. Thank GOD! I have been doing the Leslie Sansone Walking Videos which I got for free with my eBay bucks... Not bad for a freebie!

Breakfast
Oatmeal with Almond Breeze
Coffee

Lunch
Wasa with Wedge of Laughing Cow
1/2 apple
Bowl of Taco Soup -Chili Style
Yogurt Fluff

Afternoon Snack
Rice Cake with Ricotta and SF Jam

Dinner
Port Tenderloin Steak (BBQ)
Corn on Cob
Cottage Cheese
French Bread
1 very small potato
1/2 apple
Yogurt Fluff with 1/4 Banana

Evening Snack
Healthy Choice Bar
100 calorie Popcorn

Exercise
20 minutes elliptical
Airplane Pose - 20 each leg
Walking DVD - 2 miles
30 minutes - mini tramp
100 steps
2 sets of 12 leg lifts
2 sets of 12 crunches
2 miles - bicycle


August 4, 2009

I am doing better today with my eating and exercise today.

Breakfast
Oatmeal with Almond Breeze
Coffee

Morning Snack
Apple

Lunch
Salad with onion, celery, chinese noodles, honey mustard dressing,
Turkey Dog
WW Mint Choco Bar (1 point)
1/2 apple

Afternoon Snack
Healthy Choice Bar

Dinner
Chicken
Corn on Cob
Cottage Cheese
French Bread

Evening Snack
Healthy Choice Bar

Exercise
20 minutes elliptical
Airplane Pose - 20 each leg
Walking DVD - 2 miles
30 minutes - mini tramp
100 steps
2 sets of 12 leg lifts
2 sets of 12 crunches


August 3, 2009
Well, it is August and I need to get focused big time! Been eating WAY too much and definately don't like that. I recently read an article about eating foods that are loaded with fat and sugar... food companies do it on purpose to get you hooked... sort of like taking heroin! It certainly is an issue for me. So with that in mind, I'm going to get back on track with my eating and exercise. I don't typically blog much so maybe I'll add a few comments everyday on what I'm eating and what I did for exercise. Today I've been on the road so my eating and exercising is off track, but I'll be home by early evening so should have a chance to get some exercise in I hope.

Breakfast:
1 pancake with butter and syrup.
3/4 cup raisin bran with 1/2 cup milk
coffee

Lunch
Subway Club Sandwich (6 inch) toasted with mayo/mustard/lettuce/tomato and shredded cheese
Package of Baked Lays Potato Chips
Diet Soda
1 lemon sandwich cookie

Afternoon Snack
McDonalds vanilla cone

Dinner
Subway Club Sandwich (6 inch) toasted with mayo/mustard/lettuce/tomato and shredded cheese
Pretzel Chips
Diet Soda
1/2 apple

Evening Snack
Weight Watchers Bar

Exercise
100 steps
30 minutes on mini tramp