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Im back!

2009-02-12T09:19:00.004-06:00

Its been a rough week and a half... I have been battling getting rid of this ikky cold!
I am FINALLY better! My voice is still weird but other then that I feel better! YIPEEE!

So, Im back on the Health Wagon!

Starting it off I am posting the NEW move of the week!
Easy enough!
You and your hubs or wifey can fit this one in during an American Idol Commercial break!

Im back

2009-02-03T08:44:00.005-06:00

We were out of town this past weekend in AR for my Grandmothers birthday...

I did NOT do well on the trip. The first day (up until dinner) I was really watching my calories like I had planned and had been doing all weekend... and at dinner my aunt ordered pizza and salads and it was all down hill. So, I took the weekend EASY but off of my diet. I did gain some weight back and did NOT feel 100% when I was eating junk but overall it gave me perspective on what NOT to eat and how much better I feel when I eat good!

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Since I do NOT just want this post to be about me telling on myself I decided to add an article my friend sent me about carbs...

Day #3

2009-01-29T11:21:00.003-06:00

Day 3 on calorie counting and eating healthy!
The good thing about doing this FOOD lifestyle change is that I can really eat anything I want just in small amount and keeping it within my calorie budget!
Yesterday I went to Chick-Fil-A and ate what I would normally... the grilled sandwich with NO butter on the bun and small fry... the small fry only has 280 calories (not too shabby) Of course they are NOT super healthy but I got to eat what I wanted and still ate within my goal!
I have lost 9lbs since I started... thats GRRREAT!

Here are some AWESOME recipes I have blogged about in the past!
They are FAST, Healthy and YUMMMMY!
click here

the Naked Truth

2009-01-28T08:55:00.003-06:00

Well over the last few months, I have gained all the weight back that I lost previously with South Beach and all the other diets I attempted... that's where I came to the conclusion taht the word diet in my life comes hand-in-hand with the word FAIL! It sucks, oh yes it sucks big time... but atleast I have realized that not just a diet will work for me! I need a FOOD life style change! BIG TIME!
So, here is my plan... I am on my 2nd day and feel GRRRRR-EAT already!
I have been writing down EVERYTHING I eat, and I mean EVERYTHING that goes in my mouth!
Yesterday I ended the day with 1105 Calories and 45 grams of Fat.... so I think on the Calories side, I did wonderful! On the Fat gram side... even though most of the fats came from GOOD foods and good Fats... thats a pretty HIGH number, so I want to work on that!
I am eating on ly whole grains for carbs, fruits and veggies OFTEN and drinking Naked Juices...
taking vitamins and drinking TONS of water!

This is my NEW plan!
I go in on Feb 10th to get my blood work done...
(read below for those issues)
and as long as my blood is good and I am Happy and feel good,
I will be 100% content!

If you want to change your eating habits also, JOIN ME!
I will be posting recipes, hints, tips, issues ect...
xoxo

Self Challenge!

2008-04-20T12:32:00.006-05:00

This is a long one:
But this is the Self Challenge as far as teaching your self to eat healthy:
Copy this and Print.. Its awesome!!

Eating right (and losing weight) has never been so easy! This yummy plan, from Katherine Brooking, R.D., requires no calorie counting and no eating gross "diet food." Just pick your bites from the selections below and eat them whenever you're hungry. That's it. Seriously. By Week 4, you'll feel lighter, leaner and more energized than ever.

(scroll down to the bottom of the post to see my cheat sheets!)

Meats, Fish, Beans

Choose 2 daily. Not only does eating protein make you feel full, but digesting it actually revs your metabolism. Burn, baby, burn.

1/2 cup canned white beans 75 calories
3/4 cup canned chickpeas or kidney beans 165 calories
3/4 cup vegetarian chili, such as Hormel 154 calories
3 oz lean beef (top round or sirloin tip) 168 calories
5 oz pork tenderloin 170 calories
4 oz wild salmon 166 calories
5 oz canned water-packed chunk-light tuna 165 calories
7 large shrimp 174 calories
5 oz chicken (182 calories) or turkey (172 calories) (white meat, skinless)
4 slices turkey bacon 168 calories

Lowfat/Non-Fat Dairy:

Choose 3 daily. Milk, cheese and yogurt contain protein, which stabilizes blood sugar, and calcium, which helps support bone health.

1/4 cup part-skim ricotta 85 calories
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella 85 calories
1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese 81 calories
3/4 cup 1% milk (78 calories) or 1 cup skim milk (84 calories)
1 oz feta cheese 75 calories
1 1/2 rounds Laughing Cow Mini Babybel Light cheese 75 calories
2 wedges Laughing Cow Light cheese 70 calories
1/4 cup grated Parmesan 86 calories
4 oz lowfat plain yogurt 73 calories
3/4 cup light, calcium-fortified soymilk 68 calories
6 tbsp lowfat shredded cheddar 73 calories

Whole Grains:

Choose 5 daily. The fiber in complex carbs keeps you satiated and helps curb cravings.

1 slice whole-grain bread 80 calories
2 slices reduced-calorie whole-grain bread 91 calories
1 small multigrain roll 74 calories
1/2 cup cooked wild rice 83 calories
1/3 cup cooked whole-wheat couscous 75 calories
1/3 cup cooked brown rice 72 calories
1/2 cup cooked whole-wheat pasta 87 calories
1/2 cup multigrain high-fiber cereal 80 calories
1/2 whole-wheat English muffin 66 calories
1 small (4-inch) whole-wheat pita 74 calories
1 small (6-inch) whole-wheat tortilla 71 calories
3 tbsp lowfat granola 79 calories
1/2 cup cooked oatmeal 75 calories
3 tbsp whole-wheat breadcrumbs 85 calories
3 whole-wheat crackers, such as Ak-Mak 70 calories
1 whole-grain frozen waffle, such as Kashi GoLean 85 calories
12 corn chips, such as Guiltless Gourmet 73 calories

Fruits & Veggies:

Choose 10 daily. Produce packs immunity-strengthening vitamins and minerals, along with fiber.

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 26 calories
1/2 small apple 28 calories
1/4 medium banana 26 calories
1/4 medium sweet potato 28 calories
1/4 medium white potato 33 calories
1/4 cup pear slices or 1/4 large pear 30 calories
1/3 cup blueberries 27 calories
1/3 cup diced butternut squash 27 calories
4 cups mixed greens (20 calories) or romaine (32 calories)
4 cups spinach (28 calories) or Swiss chard (27 calories)
1/2 small grapefruit or 1/4 large grapefruit 27 calories
3/4 cup chopped asparagus 30 calories
3/4 cup green beans 33 calories
1 cup sliced mushrooms 23 calories
3/4 cup snow peas 20 calories
1 cup broccoli florets 31 calories
1 cup cauliflower florets 25 calories
1 cup chopped bell pepper 30 calories
3/4 cup chopped tomatoes 24 calories
1 large carrot or 7 baby carrots 26 calories
1/2 cup balled watermelon 23 calories
1/2 cup cubed cantaloupe (27 calories) or honeydew (31 calories)
1/2 cup sliced strawberries 27 calories
1 cup sliced zucchini 18 calories
10 seedless grapes 34 calories
1/2 small peach 25 calories

Meal Ideas:

Breakfast:
Your morning meal includes complex carbs to give you energy for the day ahead.

Whole-grain Waffles With Yogurt, Banana and Nuts Toast 2 whole-grain toaster waffles (such as Kashi GoLean) and top with 8 oz lowfat plain yogurt; 3/4 medium banana, sliced; and 1 tbsp chopped walnuts. 453 calories

Yogurt Parfait Puree 1 cup frozen or fresh strawberries in a blender. Pour into a tall glass, alternating in layers with 8 oz lowfat plain yogurt and 1/3 cup fresh or thawed frozen blueberries or strawberries. Top with 1/3 cup lowfat granola and 2 tbsp sliced almonds. 463 calories

Oatmeal With Berries Prepare 1 cup cooked multigrain hot cereal (such as Quaker MultiGrain oatmeal). Add 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries or strawberries to cereal as it cooks. Top with 1 tbsp unsalted chopped nuts (such as walnuts) and 1 tsp brown sugar. Serve with 3/4 cup 1% milk or 1 cup skim milk. 444 calories

English Muffin With Peanut Butter and Melon Split and toast a whole-wheat English muffin. Spread with 1 tbsp regular peanut butter. Serve with 1/2 cup cubed honeydew melon and 1 cup cubed cantaloupe. Enjoy with a homemade lowfat latte: Mix 4 oz hot coffee with 12 oz warm skim milk in a blender; sprinkle with cinnamon; add 1 tsp sugar, if desired. 434 calories

Cereal With Peach and Grapefruit Pour 1/2 cup high-fiber cereal into a bowl; top with a sliced peach; pour 1/2 cup skim milk or 4 oz lowfat plain yogurt on top. Serve with 1/2 small grapefruit, 3/4 cup 1% cottage cheese and 1 slice reduced-calorie whole-wheat toast, spread with 1 tbsp trans-fat-free margarine spread. 458 calories

Lunches:
Rather than squeeze all your veggies into dinner, have a healthy helping at noon.

Tuna Pita With Apple Salad Combine 5 oz drained, water-packed chunk-light tuna with 1 tbsp light mayo. Stuff into a small whole-wheat pita. Toss 4 cups mixed greens with 1 small sliced apple, 1 oz feta cheese and 1 tbsp reduced-calorie dressing. 502 calories

Squash Soup With Bean Salad Heat 3/4 cup prepared butternut squash soup. Serve with 4 whole-wheat crackers topped with 2 wedges Laughing Cow Light cheese and a salad of 2 cups mixed greens; 1/4 cup canned, rinsed white beans; 1/2 cup canned, rinsed kidney beans; 1 cup diced tomatoes; and 1 tbsp reduced-calorie dressing. 507 calories

Dijon Steak Salad Toss 2 cups greens, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1 cup diced bell peppers and 3/4 cup lightly steamed asparagus tips with 1 tsp olive oil, 1 tsp reduced-calorie salad dressing and 3 tsp Dijon mustard. Top with 3 oz cooked sirloin tip and 1 oz crumbled feta. Serve with 1 small whole-grain roll. 478 calories

BLT With Romaine Salad Toast 2 slices reduced-calorie whole-wheat bread; spread with 2 tsp light mayo. Top with 2 slices cooked turkey bacon, 2 1/2 oz cooked turkey breast, 3 slices tomato and 2 lettuce leaves. Toss 2 cups romaine with 2 tbsp reduced-calorie dressing, 1/2 sliced pear and 3 tbsp grated Parmesan. 509 calories

Vegetable Chili With Chips Heat 1 cup prepared vegetarian chili, adding 1/4 cup chopped onion and 1 cup diced green pepper as it cooks. Top with 1/3 cup shredded lowfat cheddar and serve with 12 corn chips (such as Guiltless Gourmet). Enjoy with a side dish of 2 cups steamed broccoli drizzled with 1 1/2 tsp olive oil. 510 calories

Dinner:

Eating protein in the evening helps you feel full so you can resist that midnight snack.

Pasta With Shrimp and Veggies Prepare 1 cup cooked whole-wheat pasta. Sauté 1 chopped garlic clove in 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat for 1 minute. Add 7 raw shrimp, 1 cup chopped broccoli, 3/4 cup diced tomatoes and 3/4 cup snow peas. Sauté until shrimp is cooked through (about 3 minutes) and toss with pasta. Sprinkle with lemon juice. 514 calories

Grilled Salmon With Rice Prepare 1 cup cooked wild rice. Coat both sides of a 4-oz wild salmon fillet with olive oil cooking spray and grill 10 minutes over medium heat, turning once. Serve with dill sauce (1 tbsp fresh chopped dill with 2 tbsp nonfat plain yogurt). Serve salmon and rice with 1 cup each of steamed butternut squash and cauliflower, with 1 tbsp light trans-fat-free margarine spread for flavor. 567 calories

Beef Teriyaki Stir-fry Prepare 2/3 cup cooked brown rice. Sauté 1 chopped garlic clove in 1 tbsp canola oil in a medium pan until golden brown (about 1 minute). Add 2 tbsp low-sodium teriyaki sauce, 2 oz beef broth, 1/2 cup julienned carrots, 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, 1/2 cup broccoli and 1/2 cup green beans; cook 4 to 5 minutes. Add 3 oz cooked sliced sirloin tip and cook 2 minutes. Serve with rice. 518 calories

Chicken Fajitas Sauté 1/4 cup sliced onion in 3/4 tbsp canola oil in a small skillet until golden; add 2 cups chopped bell peppers; cook until tender. Divide 5 oz cooked skinless chicken breasts between two 6-inch whole-wheat tortillas. Top each with half of veggies, prepared salsa and 2 tsp lowfat plain yogurt. Fold closed. 560 calories

Apple-Spice Pork Heat oven to 325°. Combine 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp thyme. Coat 5 oz pork tenderloin with mixture; sprinkle with 1 tbsp breadcrumbs. Roast in a baking pan until internal temperature reaches 160°, 15 to 20 minutes. Enjoy with 2/3 cup cooked whole-wheat couscous and 4 cups Swiss chard sautéed in 1 tbsp olive oil and garlic. 538 calories

Snacks:

Indulging makes you less inclined to binge. So savor a small portion each day of your fave goody, be it cheese or chocolate, rather than having a giant helping. Or use the dessert options below as part of your daily mix-and-match meals. Satisfy those cravings!
Sweet

5 Archway Ginger Snaps 150 calories
1/2 cup Breyer/Dreyer's Double Churn Light vanilla, Neapolitan or coffee ice cream topped with 2 tsp sprinkles 138 calories
14 Chips Ahoy Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies 150 calories
4 oz Dannon La Crème yogurt (any flavor) 140 calories
3 Dove Dark Chocolate Miniatures 126 calories
3/4 cup fruit sorbet 138 calories
2 glazed chocolate cake (150 calories) or 3 jelly-filled (144 calories) Dunkin' Donuts Munchkins
17 gummi bears (148 calories) or 4 Twizzlers (160 calories)
1 Healthy Choice Caramel Swirl Ice Cream Sandwich 150 calories
4 oz Kozy Shack Original Rice Pudding 130 calories
1/2 cup lowfat frozen yogurt 160 calories
11 Peanut M&M's (143 calories) or 31 plain M&M's (140 calories)
3 Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Miniatures 126 calories
16 oz Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce Frappuccino Light 140 calories
7 pieces Starburst Fruit Chews 140 calories
1 Skinny Cow Chocolate, Mint or Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwich 140 calories
2 Snickers Fun Size bars 160 calories
Savory

3 cups air-popped popcorn sprinkled with 2 tbsp grated Parmesan 136 calories
1 oz Baked Lays (11 chips) with 1 tbsp onion dip 140 calories
1 pack Doritos Nacho Cheese 100 Calorie Mini Bites with 2 tbsp reduced-calorie dip 160 calories
12 oz light beer (such as Amstel Light) 103 calories
1 small pear with 1/2 oz Brie 133 calories
1 oz pepper Jack with 2 whole-wheat crackers 170 calories
6 oz red or white wine 147 calories
26 Rold Gold Cheddar Tiny Twists 143 calories
24 Snyder's Snaps Pretzels 120 calories
4 oz wine with 1 oz lowfat cheddar 147 calories

Healthy Fats:

Choose 2 daily. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats add flavor to food; plus, eating them may reduce your risk for heart disease.

1 tbsp canola, olive or vegetable oil 120 calories
3 tbsp reduced-fat salad dressing 114 calories
1 tbsp peanut butter 96 calories
3 tbsp slivered almonds 117 calories
2 tbsp hulled sunflower seeds 104 calories
2 tbsp chopped walnuts 98 calories
2 tbsp light, trans-fat-free margarine spread 95 calories
2 tbsp light mayonnaise 97 calories
1/3 small avocado 106 calories

These are the cheat sheets I made for myself.. copying the one in the magazine!

Click on them to enlarge and print if you want to...
ALl you have to do is mark off the box once you have eaten that food... simple Huh

Small One to print and travel with...

Large one... I plan on Laminating and putting on my fridge!

New Carbs Article

2008-03-03T07:33:00.002-06:00

The Truth About Carbohydrates

Not all Carbs are Created Equal

-- By Becky Hand, Licensed & Registered Dietitian

It’s true. A carbohydrate-rich diet can inflate appetite and girth. Low-carb diets do promote short-term weight loss, but are accompanied by some severe dangers. So what should you do? The truth is, you can have your carbs and eat them too—you just have to know how to choose them.

The Truth about Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are the body's ideal fuel for most functions. They supply the body with the energy needed for the muscles, brain and central nervous system. In fact, the human brain depends exclusively on carbohydrates for its energy.
Carbohydrates are found in fruits, vegetables, beans, dairy products, foods made from grain products, and sweeteners such as sugar, honey, molasses, and corn syrup.
The body converts digestible (non-fiber) carbohydrates into glucose, which our cells use as fuel. Some carbs (simple) break down quickly into glucose while others (complex) are slowly broken down and enter the bloodstream more gradually.
During digestion, all carbohydrates are broken down into glucose before they can enter the bloodstream where insulin helps the glucose enter the body’s cells. Some glucose is stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles for future use, like fueling a workout. If there is extra glucose, the body will store it as fat.

All carbohydrates are not created equal.
There are basically three types of carbohydrates:

Simple carbohydrates are composed of 1 or 2 sugar units that are broken down and digested quickly.

Recent research has shown that certain simple carbohydrate foods can cause extreme surges in blood sugar levels, which also increases insulin release. This can elevate appetite and the risk of excess fat storage.
Complex carbohydrates (also referred to as starch) are made up of many sugar units and are found in both natural (brown rice) and refined (white bread) form. They are structurally more complex and take longer to be broken down and digested.

Complex carbohydrate foods have been shown to enter the blood stream gradually and trigger only a moderate rise in insulin levels, which stabilizes appetite and results in fewer carbohydrates that are stored as fat. Unrefined or ‘whole grain’ carbohydrates found in products like brown rice, whole wheat pasta and bran cereals are digested slowly. They contain vitamins, minerals and fiber which promote health. Fiber and nutrient-rich vegetables, fruits and beans which are carbohydrates also have many important functions for the body and are important for good health.
Indigestible carbohydrates are also called fiber. The body is unable to breakdown fiber into small enough units for absorption. It is therefore not an energy source for the body but does promote health in many other ways.

Simple carbs, complex carbs, and fiber are found in many foods. Some provide important nutrients that promote health while others simply provide calories that promote girth.

Sugar, syrup, candy, honey, jams, jelly, molasses, and soft drinks contain simple carbohydrates and little if any nutrients.
Fruits contain primarily simple carbohydrate but also valuable vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water.
Vegetables contain varying amounts of simple and complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water.
Legumes such as beans, peas, lentils and soybeans contain complex carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and protein.
Milk products contain simple carbohydrates along with protein, calcium and other nutrients.
Grain products contain complex carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and protein. The amounts vary depending on the type of grain used and the amount of processing. Selecting whole grain options whenever possible is recommended.

What You Should Know About Low-Carbohydrate Diets
Following an extremely low-carbohydrate diet is disastrous, dangerous, and above all—boring! Carbohydrates are NOT the enemy. Including the appropriate amounts and types of carbohydrate-rich foods in your diet is essential for long-term health and weight loss/maintenance.

The Body’s Immediate Reaction to Very Low Carbohydrate Diets
When there is a severe deficit of carbohydrates, the body has several immediate reactions:

With no glucose available for energy, the body starts using protein from food for energy. Therefore this protein is no longer available for more important functions, such as making new cells, tissues, enzymes, hormones, and antibodies and the regulation of fluid balance.
When carbohydrates are lacking, the body cannot burn fat in the correct way. Normally carbs combine with fat fragments to be used as energy. When carbs are not available, there is an incomplete breakdown of fat that produces a by-product called ketones. These ketones accumulate in the blood and in the urine causing ketosis, which is an abnormal state. Ketosis does cause a decrease in appetite because it's one of the body's protection mechanisms. It's an advantage to someone in a famine (which the body thinks it's experiencing) to lack an appetite because the search for food would be a waste of time and additional energy.
Due to the lack of energy and the accumulation of ketones, low-carb diets are often accompanied by nausea, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, bad breath, and dehydration.
Because of dehydration and a lack of fiber, constipation can result.
Exercise and fitness performance is reduced on a low-carb diet. Do not be surprised if your energy level is so low that you cannot make it through your normal workout routine.

The Long-Term Effects of Low Carbohydrate Diets
When you severely restrict carbohydrates, your consumption of protein and fat increases, which has several long-term effects:

The risk of many cancers increases when fruits, vegetables, whole grain products, and beans are eliminated from the diet.
Protein foods are also high in purines, which are broken down into uric acid. Elevated levels of uric acid in the blood may lead to needle-like uric acid crystals in joints, causing gout.
Kidney stones are more likely to form on high protein, ketosis-producing diets.
Over time, high protein diets can cause a loss of calcium and lead to osteoporosis.
The risk of heart disease is greatly increased on a low-carb diet that is high in protein, cholesterol, fat, and saturated fat. A temporary reduction in cholesterol levels may be experienced, but this is common with any weight loss.

The Million Dollar Question
How do you include carbohydrates in you diet in a safe, effective, and controlled way? The “Please KISS Me” (Please Keep It So Simple for Me) plan for carbohydrate control is a wonderful tool that only contains 3 simple rules:

RULE 1: Include the following in your diet:

Fruits: 2-4 servings daily
Vegetables: 3-5 servings daily
Whole grain breads, muffins, bagels, rolls, pasta, noodles, crackers, cereal, and brown rice: 6-11 servings daily
Legumes, beans and peas: 1-2 servings daily
Low-fat and non-fat dairy products: 3 servings daily

RULE 2: Limit the following to less than 2 servings daily:

Fruit Juice
Refined and processed white flour products (bread, muffins, bagels, rolls, pasta, noodles, crackers, cereal)
White rice
French fries
Fried vegetables

RULE 3: Eliminate the following from your diet or eat only on occasion:

Sugary desserts, cookies, cakes, pies, candies
Doughnuts and pastries
Chips, cola and carbonated beverages
Sugar, honey, syrup, jam, jelly, molasses

That’s it! A simple, effective carbohydrate-controlling plan that, when combined with your SparkDiet, allows you to reap the countless benefits of complex carbohydrates and fiber while enhancing your health and maintaining a healthy weight. The long term result will be a healthy you!

5 1/2 "

2007-11-16T08:07:00.001-06:00

See that number???
Thats the number of inches that cam off my waist and my gut...
so a total of 11 inches!
Plus 2 off my hips, 2 off my thighs, 3/4 off my calf and upper arm.
For a grand total of: 15 3/4 inches off my body since I started weight watchers & south beach!
WOW!
How awesome!!!!

How is everyone doing with their diets?

2007-11-14T19:27:00.001-06:00

Hi There!

2007-11-04T13:49:00.000-06:00

I have done so good on my diet! I am super proud of myself!
I have not gained an ounce and actually when I got on the scale this morning I have lost .5
Not to shabby!
I have still been super cautious on my carbs, so I only eat them during the first half of the day...
Fruit on the other hand has been a HUGE HIT!

I have fallen in love with fruit!
I have an apple a day, some grapes, blueberries, strawberries... anything fruity!
YUMMMMMY!

I see my nutritionist again on Tuesday so I will keep yah posted!

South Beach Phase 2 food list...

2007-11-01T13:35:00.000-06:00

Foods you can reintroduce
to your diet

BEEF
All hot dogs (beef, pork, poultry, soy) can be enjoyed occasionally (once a week) if they are at least 97% fat free (3-6 g of fat per serving)

FRUIT (Start with one daily serving, gradually increase to 3 total servings daily)
Apples - 1 small or 5 dried rings
Apricots - 4 fresh or 7 dried
Banana—1 medium (4 oz.)
Berries, all - 3/4 cup
Cactus Pear Fruit (Prickly Pear)—1
Cantaloupe - 1/4, or 1 cup diced
Cherries - 12
Grapefruit - 1/2
Grapes - 15
Kiwifruit - 1
Mangoes - 1/2 medium (4 oz.)
Oranges - 1 medium
Papaya - 1 small (4 oz.)
Peaches - 1 medium
Pears - 1 medium
Plums - 2
Prunes - 4
Tangerines - 2

MILK/DAIRY
(2-3 cups allowed daily, including yogurt)
Yogurt
4 oz. per day (artificially sweetened low-fat or nonfat flavored yogurt; avoid varieties that contain high-fructose corn syrup)

WHOLE GRAINS AND STARCHY VEGETABLES
Start with one serving daily, gradually increasing to up to three or four servings daily. Unless otherwise stated, choose wholegrain products that have 3 g or more of fiber per serving.
Bagels, small, whole grain - 1/2 (1 oz.)
Barley - 1/2 cup cooked
Bread - 1 slice (1 oz.)
homemade breads made
with whole grains
(buckwheat, whole wheat,
spelt, whole oats, bran, rye)
multigrain
oat and bran
rye
sprouted grain
whole wheat
Buckwheat - 1/2 cup cooked
Calabaza - 3/4 cup
(considered a starchy vegetable; count as a starch/grain serving)
Cassava - 1/4 cup
(considered a starchy vegetable; count as a starch/grain serving)
Cereal
Hot - (choose whole-grain and slow-cooking varieties, not instant)
Cereal Cold - (choose low-sugar with 5 g or more of fiber per serving)
Couscous, whole-wheat or Israeli - 1/2 cup cooked
Crackers, whole grain with 3 grams of fiber or more per ounce and no trans fats
English muffins, whole grain - 1/2, or 1 oz.
(most contain 2.5 grams of fiber per half a muffin—varieties varieties with 3 grams of fiber are the best choice.)
Farro - 1/2 cup cooked
Green Peas - 1/2 cup
(considered a starchy vegetable; count as a starch/grain serving)
Muffins, bran - 1 small, homemade
sugar-free (no raisins)
Pasta
Whole wheat - 1/2 cup cooked (3 grams of fiber or more per 1/2 cup)
Soy - 1/2 cup cooked (3 grams of fiber or more per 1/2 cup)
Pita - 1/2, or 1 oz.
stone-ground
whole wheat
(most contain 2.5 grams of fiber—varieties with 3 grams of fiber are the best choice.)
Popcorn, 3 cups popped
Air popped
Microwave, plain, no trans fats
Cooked stove-top with canola oil
Potato, sweet, 1 small
(considered a starchy vegetable; count as a starch/grain serving)
Pumpkin - 3/4 cup
(considered a starchy vegetable; count as a starch/grain serving)
Quinoa, 1/2 cup cooked
Rice - 1/2 cup cooked
basmati
brown, regular, converted, or parboiled
wild
Rice noodles - 1/2 cup cooked
Soba noodles - 3/4 cup cooked
Taro - 1/3 cup
(considered a starchy vegetable; count as a starch/grain serving)
Tortillas, 100% whole grain, 3 grams of fiber or more per ounce, no trans fats - 1 small
Winter squash - 3/4 cup
(considered a starchy vegetable; count as a starch/grain serving)
Yams, 1 small
(considered a starchy vegetable; count as a starch/grain serving)

VEGETABLES
Carrots —1/2 cup
Peas, green —1/2 cup

OCCASIONAL TREATS
Chocolate (limited)
bittersweet dark
semisweet dark

SWEET TREATS
Pudding, fat-free and sugar-free (1 serving per day)

BEVERAGES
Wine (1 - 2 glasses daily with or after meals)

Foods to avoid or eat rarely

STARCHES AND BREADS
Bagel, refined wheat
Bread
refined wheat
white
Cookies
Cornflakes
Matzo (exception: whole wheat varieties, which are allowed)
Pasta, white flour
Potatoes
baked, white
instant
Rice cakes
Rice
white
jasmine
sticky
Rolls, dinner

VEGETABLES
Beets
Corn
Potatoes, white

FRUIT
Canned fruit, in heavy syrup
Fruit juice
Pineapple
Raisins
Watermelon

MISCELLANEOUS
Honey
Ice cream
Jam

All Done!

2007-11-01T07:14:00.000-06:00

Wow! I lost exactly 10 lbs on phase 1 of the South Beach Diet!

Thats awesome!

Today I start a modified Phase 2... more from what my nutritionist told me to eat,but very VERY similar to Phase 2...
This morning I ate Oat Bran with a bit of Splenda, a Tbsp of Milled Flaxseed and some strawberries!
It was like HEAVEN getting to eat fruit again!

I am a bit nervous about weight gain, but I am sure it will stabilize like it should!

I'll keep yah posted!

Its great to have a support group!

2007-10-31T11:15:00.000-06:00

These women are the reason I get up and work out every day!
This is only about 1/3 of the strollerfit women in the group!
I love everyone of these girls and their kiddos.. We all help each other workout, diet and just with life!
I have never been a part of a group this wonderful!
If you struggle with working out, I would suggest joining a group like Strollerfit!
It changed my life!

www.strollerfit.com

There are a few more pics of the group on my blog...
My Splatter Painted Life

Almost done with Phase 1!

2007-10-30T13:31:00.000-06:00

Today was a great day!
I hit 10.5 lbs lost... YAY!
and fit really well in my "never thought I could wear" jeans!
I have to buy all new workout clothes because even my sports bras are to big now!
I am so excited!

Weekend update

2007-10-28T10:26:00.001-06:00

I went to a Halloween party and did not drink...
Holy cow I am dedicated!
GO ME!
After accomplishing last night I realized that anything is possible!
I was more proud of myself for not giving into temptation last night then I have been during this whole process!

Checkin' In!

2007-10-25T14:41:00.000-05:00

Today is day 8 of my South Beach Phase 1
Even though I hate not being able to eat what I would like ALL THE TIME, I have come to a point in this diet that I really have to force myself to eat. I do not crave anything but Diet Dr. Pepper and I can have 2 a day :-)
I have become one with celery and anything that you can put on it from hummus, tuna, peanut butter, ect...
I have never been a huge meat eater but last night we have Salmon with a lemon and Dill rub on it and it was pretty tasty!
Gotta give it to my hubby he is an amazing griller!
I do catch myself having a drop in blood sugar about 3-4 in the afternoon and that is when I have a 1/2 spoon full of PB and it helps a TON!
I signed up on the South Beach website and it has a ton of recipes and tips that help my indecisive mind pick something to eat!
I would suggest it to anyone doing this diet... (Steph, heheheee)

I have to give a HUGE shout of the my blogging bud Stephanie.. She has started South Beach and has had great results also! YAY STEPH!
Go check her out... A Little Bit of Sugar & a Whole Lotta Spice!

I am down 9.5lbs in 8 days... thats amazing!
I also can see a huge difference in my tummy area!
I am so proud of myself!

Sb... 1 week down 1 week to go on Phase 1

2007-10-24T11:17:00.000-05:00

Since my nutritionist wanted me to stay on the South Beach phase 1 .. I have and done pretty well at it!
I have a new favorite food that I could eat at every meal and I wanted to share it!

~Take a can (or 2) or Tuna or Chicken in a can. I have done both!
~Mix it with light or fat free mayo or miracle whip to your liking...(I use about 1Tbsp for 1 can)
~Mix in about a teaspoon or 2 of feta cheese... regular or flavored!
~Add spices to taste... My buddy Greg made me some homemade spices he calls Vampire Killer... I put that in there, it has like 3 different peppers, garlic, and thats about it! It is a little spicy but I like it!
~Then cut up some celery sticks into dipping size and dig in!
It is wonderful!
I was actually eating some as I typed this post :0)

A hint about celery that I learned from my BF... Keep in in water and it will double its lifetime!
Maybe it was a known fact, but I had no clue LOL!

BTW, I am down 8lbs! YAY!

My new info

2007-10-22T12:47:00.000-05:00

I went to the nutritionist the morning and learned a ton of awesome things....
First of all I have never been to anyone that has the knowledge of the correct ways to eat, so this man was incredibly interesting to me!
We went over my health and blood issues and then he pulled out a list of papers and explained a ton of things to me... He taught me the "right" way to read labels for the amount of fat... taught me all about dietary fibers, the unhealthy, neutral and healthy proteins, and all about GOOD fats!

I am going to share a bit of what I learned with you guys!

How to read a label... to find out if there is too much fat in the item you are eating.

It is called the Fat Test and this is what you do:

Total Fat... on the label it is the first thing under the calories.
this label has 2g of Fat /serving

Multiply that number by 30
this answer =60

The answer you get (60) should be equal to or less than the calories...
This item has 110 calories so we can for sure eat this product! because 60 is less than 110... make sense? If oyu want to know more about this... email me!

Dietary Fibers:

Soluble Fibers are the best ones for me and my issues! They help normalize your blood and lwer cholesterol.

They include : apples, apricots, black & blu berries, kiwi, nectarines, oranges, pears, raspberries, strawberries, oat bran, oatmeal, all bran, dried apricots, prunes, figs, beans or peas, brown rice, winter squash and yams. then these are 4 veggies that have low calories and some fiber: brocoli, carrots, spinach and brussel sprouts.

Here is a link to read about Fibers... Fiber 101 Soluble & Insoluble

Proteins:

He taught me that meat should not be considered "good" and "bad" that it really needs to be placed in 3 categories... dangerous, neutral and healthy.

~Dangerous proteins include: Filet's, high fat cut meats, and all fried items
~Neutral proteins include: chicken, turkey, pork, lean ground beef, (all without skin)
~Healthy proteins include: fish, shell fish, all nutt butters, and soy products.

He focused a ton on fish products...
Fish is high in omega 3 fatty acids and are awesome for a well balanced diet!

There is though a risk of getting to much mercury when eating a lot of fish so he did give me a list :
Let me share it with you!

Best choices for fish:
anchovies, mackerels (excet King), oysters (fully cooked), Salmon (farmed or wild), sardines, striped bass (farmed), sturgeon (farmed), shrimp, trout (rainbow, farmed) tuna (canned, light, yellow) and caviar.

Fish to eat 1 time a week:
herring, mahi-mahi, tuna(canned, white), crab, lobster(rock, spiny), cod (Atlantic)

Fish to eat 1 time a month:
Halibut (pacific, atlantic), pollack, bluefish, sea bass (wild), tuna (steaks), lobster (maine, northern, american), grouper, marlin, orange roughy, snapper(red)

Fish to be avoided:
Mackerel (king), sharks, swordfish, titlefish, bluefin tuna

And this is a list of alternative Omega 3 Fatty acid foods:
Egglands Best & Pilgram Pride eggs ( you can eat the yolk)
Milled Flax Seeds

Good Fats:

The good fats provide valuable vitamins and minerals!
here is a list:
almonds( 6), avocado (2 Tbsp), cashews (6 nuts) , flaxseed ( 2Tbsp milled), olives (8-10), peanuts (10 nuts), pumpkin seeds (1Tbsp), sesame seeds(1Tbsp), sunflower seeds (1Tbsp) and walnuts (4 halves)

Oils:
~Healhty Oils: Canola, Olive, Peanut, Anova

~Condiments: Smart Balance (do the fat test!)

~Oils to AVOID!
Anything starting with Palm..., coconut, cotton seed, and of course hydrogenated

~Neutral Oils: Soy, rapeseed, sunflower seed ect...

So My homework was to go through this list and clean out my cabinets of food that does not fit the fat test or apply to the other lists! Then shop to fill the cabinets back up with the good stuff!
I will see him again in 2 weeks to work on the amount of food intake!

I am so optimistic right now and excited to fix my blood :)

I hope this info helped some of you guys! Thanks for the support and love!
Please email if you want to know more or have any questions!
xoxox
Lindsay

Sb... days 2 & 3

2007-10-19T21:51:00.000-05:00

Well this diet is going way better then I thought it would!
I have lost a total of 5.5 lbs in 2 1/2 days!!! YAH!
I have found some super yummy things to eat....
My new fav is a Greek Salad!
Romaine lettuce, feta cheese (fat free), cherry tomatoes, red onions, grilled chicken, olives if you like them.. I don't really.
It is totally Sb friendly and so yummy!

I am still battling the carb withdraw, but everyday is better then the one before!
I am seeing a dietitian on Monday at 9am...
I will be posting the info I get from them! I am so excited!

Let me know about ya'lls diets! Any motivating stories!
Thanks for your support!
HUGS

SB weight loss report

2007-10-18T13:36:00.000-05:00

I LOST 2 LBS MY FIRST NIGHT!!!!

WOOOHOOOOO

Day 1 of SB

2007-10-17T20:43:00.001-05:00

IKKY, I hate this diet!
Well, I don't HATE it but I am hating the carb withdrawals I am going through!

Today was rough.... Rougher then I thought it would be!

I was not prepared for breakfast... I had no clue what to eat!
So I stuck with yogurt.... not the best compared to what I ate yesterday morning...
Yummy Waffles with Travie!

Lunch was easier, My sweet Momma had made me some SB friendly Veggie soup.
YUMSVILLE!
And some kick-ass homemade green beans!
The best ever!

Then this afternoon one of my most favorite friends brought me some Homemade Tomato soup and celery!
I tell yah what this girl... she is amazing!
She is taking on the SB challenge with me, helping me with food, brought me YUMMY soup and is just amazing!

Man, do I have some GREAT buddies!

Phase 1

2007-10-17T12:27:00.000-05:00

This is my diet for the next 2 weeks....

Foods to Enjoy

PROTEIN
MILK/DAIRY
BEANS/LEGUMES
VEGETABLES
NUTS AND SEEDS
FATS/OILS
SEASONINGS AND CONDIMENTS
SWEET TREATS
SUGAR SUBSTITUTES
BEVERAGES

PROTEIN

BEEF Lean* cuts, such as:

Bottom Round

Eye of Round

Flank Steak

Ground beef:

Extra Lean (96/4)

Lean (92/8)

Sirloin (90/10)

London Broil

Pastrami, lean

Sirloin Steak

T-bone

Tenderloin

Top Loin

Top Round

* Lean meat has, per 100 gram portion, 10 grams or less of total fat and 4.5 grams or less of saturated fat.

POULTRY (SKINLESS)

Cornish hen

Low-fat turkey sausage (3-6 grams of fat per 60 gram serving) can be eaten as an occasional treat (approximately once/week)

Turkey bacon (2 slices per day)

Turkey and chicken breast

SEAFOOD

All types of fish and shellfish

Water-packed tuna and other canned fish

Salmon roe

Sashimi

PORK

Boiled ham

Canadian bacon

Loin

Tenderloin

VEAL

Chop

Cutlet, leg

Top round

LAMB (Remove all visible fat)

Center Cut

Chop

Loin

LUNCHMEAT

Fat-free or low-fat only

Boiled ham

Deli sliced turkey breast

Steamship roast beef

Smoked ham

MEAT SUBSTITUTES (SOY BASED)
Unless otherwise stated, look for products that have 6 grams of fat or less per 2-3 ounce serving

Bacon - Limit to 2 slices per day

Burger

Chicken, unbreaded

Hot Dogs

Sausage Patties and Links - Limit 1 patty or 2 links per day

Seiten

Soy Crumbles - 1/4 cup (2 oz) suggested serving

Soy Nuts - 1/4 cup for a protein snack is suggested serving

Tempeh 1/4 cup suggested serving

Tofu All varieties, 1/2 cup suggested serving

Yuba (Bean Curd or Sheet)

CHEESE (FAT-FREE OR LOW-FAT)
Look for varieties that have 6 grams of fat or less/ounce

American

Cheddar

Cottage cheese, 1-2% or fat-free

Cream cheese substitute, dairy-free

Feta

Mozzarella

Parmesan

Part-skim Ricotta

Part-skim String

Provolone

Swiss

EGGS

The use of whole eggs is not limited unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Use egg whites and egg substitute as desired.

MILK/DAIRY

MILK/DAIRY
(2 cups allowed daily, including low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt)

Low-fat milk (fat-free and 1%)

Fat-free 1/2 & 1/2 (less than 2 tablespoons)

Low-fat plain, vanilla, or sucralose-containing soy milk (4 grams of fat or less per 8 ounce serving). Be sure the product does not contain high fructose corn syrup

1% or fat-free buttermilk

Low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt

BEANS/LEGUMES

(Start with 1/3 - 1/2 cup serving)

Adzuki Beans

Black Beans

Black-eyed peas

Broad Beans

Butter Beans

Cannellini Beans

Chickpeas or Garbanzo

Edamame

Great Northern Beans

Italian Beans

Kidney Beans

Lentils

Lima Beans

Mung Beans

Navy Beans

Pigeon Peas

Pinto Beans

Soy Beans

Split Peas

White Beans

VEGETABLES

VEGETABLE CHOICES

(May use fresh, frozen or canned without added sugar)

Artichokes

Arugula

Asparagus

Broccoli

Bok Choy

Brussels Sprouts

Cabbage

Capers

Cauliflower

Celery

Chayote

Chicory

Collard Greens

Cucumbers

Eggplant

Endive

Fennel

Garlic

Green Beans

Hearts of palm

Jicama

Kale

Leeks

Lettuce (All varieties)

Mushrooms (All varieties)

Mustard Greens

Nopales

Okra

Onions

Parsley

Peppers (All varieties)

Pickles - Dill or artificially sweetened

Radicchio

Radishes (All varieties)

Rhubarb

Sauerkraut

Scallions

Sea Vegetables

Snap Peas

Snow peas

Spinach

Sprouts

Squash, Spaghetti

Squash, Summer

Yellow

Zucchini

Swiss Chard

Tomato

Tomato Juice

Turnip Greens

Vegetable Juice Cocktail

Water Chestnuts

Watercress

Wax Beans

Zucchini

NUTS AND SEEDS

NUTS AND SEEDS (Limit to one serving per day as specified. Dry roasted recommended.)

Almonds - 15

Brazil Nuts - 4

Cashews - 15

Filberts - 25

Flax Seed - 3 TBS (1 oz)

Hazelnuts - 25

Macadamia - 8

Peanut Butter, Natural, and other nut butters - 2 TBS

Peanuts, 20 small (May use dry roasted or boiled)

Pecans - 15

Pine Nuts (Pignolia) - 1 ounce

Pistachios - 30

Pumpkin Seeds - 3 TBS (1 oz)

Sesame Seeds - 3 TBS (1 oz)

Soy Nuts - 1/4 cup

Sunflower Seeds - 3 TBS (1 oz)

Walnuts - 15

FATS/OILS

The following monounsaturated oils are recommended to be consumed daily:

Oil, canola

Oil, olive

Other Oil Choices that may be chosen (Polyunsaturated or a blend of Monounsaturated):

Corn

Enova

Flax

Grapeseed

Peanut

Safflower

Sesame

Soybean

Sunflower

Other Fat Choices:

Avocado - 1/3 whole = 1 TBS oil

Guacamole - 1/2 cup = 1 TBS oil

Margarine - Chose those that do not contain Trans Fatty Acids such as Fleishmann's Premium Olive Oil or Smart Balance

Mayonnaise - Regular - 1 TBS

Mayonnaise - Low Fat - 2 TBS (avoid varieties made with high fructose corn syrup)

Olives (Green or Ripe) 15 = 1/2 TBS oil

Salad Dressing - 2 TBS. Use those that contain 3 grams of sugar or less per 2 TBS. Best choices contain canola or olive oil. Low carb salad dressings may also be used if they meet these guidelines.

SEASONINGS AND CONDIMENTS

All spices that contain no added sugar

Broth

Espresso powder

Extracts (almond, vanilla, or others)

Horseradish sauce

I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Spray

Lemon Juice

Lime Juice

Pepper (black, cayenne, red, white)

Salsa (check labels for added sugar)

Use the following toppings and sauces sparingly (check labels for added sugar and MSG)

Cream Cheese, fat-free or light - 2 TBS

Hot Sauce

Low carb condiments, as long as they meet South Beach guidelines (have no added fat and are sugar-free/contain no added sugar)

Miso - 1/2 TBS

Shoyu - 1/2 TBS

Sour Cream, light and reduced-fat - 2 TBS

Soy Sauce - 1/2 TBS

Steak Sauce - 1/2 TBS

Tamari

Worcestershire Sauce - 1 TBS

Whipped Topping, Light or Fat-Free - 2 TBS

Bad Blood...

2007-10-16T13:04:00.001-05:00

Today I got some ikky information about myself that I did not want to hear...
For the last few years I have been struggling with issues with my cholesterol. I know it is hereditary and that I got my dads bad blood, but I have always felt to young to be dealing with these issues. I was diagnosed with hight triglycerides when I was 24 and controlled them threw my diet and activity levels. Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. They are a major source of energy and the most common type of fat in your body. Right before I found out I was pregnant I got my blood tested again and they were elevated but before I got the info on medication I could take I found out I was pregnant so I could only control them with diet and exercise. Of course when you are pregnant and in your first trimester you do not feel like working out or eating anything at all. Or at least those were my issues!!! After I had Travis and got my blood tested they were still elevated and the doctor wanted me to try and control them myself before getting on a life long medication. Fun stuff, huh?! When we both decided that this was more hereditary then a life style change I got put on the medication. The medication I take now is called Lovaza, it is 4 horse pills that you have to take daily... full of omega -3 acids and whatever else to lower your bad cholesterol and raise the good. It has been about 5-6 months since I have been on this medicine and I have gotten blood work done 2 times since then. The first time showed great results with my numbers almost back to the perfect range and this second time they have gone up a little but not much. This was concerning to my doctor and that is why I got the call today. After all of my gallbladder junk and getting on weight watchers, I have been controlling my fat intake and have lost weight (YAY!) but ww is a very lenient diet. You can pretty much eat whatever you want within the numbers you are given. I guess that is to lenient for me because it was not helping my blood, just my weight. The nurse pretty much read me my rights today... She reminded me that heart disease is a major risk in living life with high triglycerides. She told me that it does not matter if you are 25 or 85 your risk does not increase or decrease. I was like a deer in head lights... I know I have read all of this but I guess deep down I thought I was safe because I was young. I should have been hit in the head with this years ago considering my grandfather on my dads side died of a heart attack and had bad heart disease and that my father has had heart issues as well. Now I feel like I have dug a hole that I am going to have to struggle to get out of! I mean I do work out 5-7 times a week, i thought I was doing great on my diet but now I am re-considering everything I had thought I was doing right. The doc wants me to go on a solid South Beach diet. Have you tried the South Beach diet? I have and it is torturous! The phases do get easier but the first phase is a beating! Click this link to read about it... South Beach Diet Info.. The problem with this diet is that there is a ton of planning involved! I unfortunately and not a planner, not with food at least. Never have been and don't know if I can be. Can you teach a old dog new tricks? HA! My hubby found out that our insurance will cover a dietitian/nutritionist and so that is my next step. I just need a kick in the right direction! I wonder if they would cover a personal chef also? Do you find it unfair that the super wealthy can hire someone to feed them the correct things and they do not have to even think about it. I hate those people! I am now feeling pretty angry at myself. I mean I have a child that needs me for the rest of his life and I am at a high risk for heart disease... What the hell am I thinking? I should have nipped this a long time ago. Now it seems so hard to do. Being a mom it has become harder to think about myself, i focus mainly on the health and well-being of my son and have let myself get lost in the mix. Please pray for me... I need all the help I can get!

Eating Right 4 Your Blood Type...

2007-09-10T12:02:00.000-05:00

My brother (the ANTI- dieting guy) got this book...

Eating Right 4 Your Type

He said that he has followed his recommended diet and has lost weight fast and safe and does not feel a bit hungry or weak! I had gotten this book in college and read it and thought I could NOT follow the diet because I have O blood and it says I need to eat a lot of meat.. I HATE meat!
I am not a vegetarian, but meat is not a favorite of mine or even close... YUK!
(after reading it all I need to have type A blood! anyone wanna switch LOL)

I found this article online it is awesome... check it out!!
CLICK HERE

It convinced me to at least try it out.. I was going to attempt to add it to my weight watchers.

Here is what it says on the back of the book about the over all idea of the different types of blood!

Blood Type O

~eat meat (high protein, low carbs)
~Cut out wheat and most grains
~Engage in vigorous aerobic exercise
~ Risk factors- Ulcers, inflammatory disease

Blood Type A

~Should be a vegetarian (high carbs, low fat)
~Gentle exercise like yoga, golf
~ Meditate to deal with stress
~Risk factors- cancer, heart disease

Blood Type B

~Should have a varied diet, you do well with dairy
~Exercise like moderate swimming or walking
~Risk factors- slow-growing viruses that attack the nervous system

Blood Type AB

~You have the most of the benefits and intolerances of A & B
~Calming exercises and relaxation techniques
~ You have the friendliest immune system of all types

WW

2007-08-31T21:06:00.000-05:00

I am still loving this diet... though I have somehow fallen off the scale, which is a good thing!
I forge to weight myself!
I have heard and read that it is not good to weigh yourself every day... so I guess it is good that I have no brain! LOL... I cant not seem to remember to get on the scale in the morning before I eat or drink anything!

I have stuck 100% to this diet... plus my work out, plus I have enrolled my son in a gym class and I am sure chasing a toddler around counts for something!

I will be posting a weigh in next Tuesday.. PROMISE!

First Week DONE!

2007-08-21T19:52:00.001-05:00

Today marks my 1 week of weight watchers!
I am so excited to say I lost 6lbs my first week!
YAY!

Now if I could only loose 6lbs every week for the next month then I would be back to my Wedding weight!

fingers crossed on that one!

I know it will even out sooner then later and my body will get use to this change.

I am still loving this diet though!

Weight Watchers Day # 5

2007-08-19T13:57:00.000-05:00

I LOVE this diet!
I feel like I am on a roll... I am doing great with my points!
I am never hungry, my meals are healthy and filling but Yummy!

The weight watchers online membership is so great... they have a database full of great meals to cook and then a database to find out points on things you wanna eat! For fun I looked up some things I know are full of fat... and I found a few things that are so high on the point system that I would only be able to eat one thing... like a sausage breakfast bisquit from McDonald's. Holy Cow... FATTENING STUFF!

I have found that I have a new addiction to grape tomatoes!
YUMMY..
They are so good with Feta Cheese!

Anyone else doing this, you have any yummy recipes or favorite things to eat?
Do share!

Weight Watchers

2007-08-14T07:00:00.000-05:00

I started today!

I am pretty excited about Weight Watchers, I have heard numerous amazing weight loss stories!

I have a great girlfriend of mine helping me along... I am not sure I would have been so excited without her support and encouragement!

My weigh in day is on Monday's so I will let you know how much weight I loose this first week!
I have 24 points a day plus 35 flex(anytime) points...I think I will just use my extra points in an emergency situation. Other then that I am going to try and stick to my 24 pts.

It does cost money to be a weight watchers member... I did the 3 months and found a 25% off coupon online! So, if you think about joining or checking it out... google search Weight Watchers Coupon.

Wish me luck!

I Need Some...

2007-08-05T20:56:00.000-05:00

I have no idea what my problem is!

I look in the mirror and see this body that is NOT mine... well it is but it is a little larger then anything I want to see! I have every intention on working on being thin again, dieting, I work out ALL THE TIME.
But, then the day starts and I loose all the confidence I have in being able to do it.
I have the " I'll start the BIG diet tomorrow" attitude
It is ALWAYS tomorrow!
This is NOT my personality...
BT (Before Travis) I was one of those people that if I wanted to loose 5 lbs, I would DO it immediately!
Now, I cant seem to get in the groove!
I NEED motivation!
I know what I can do to loose weight, but I just am not willing to give up my yummy food.
I get so disappointed because I will loose weight on a diet and then slip and eat french fries and then I will be stuck on eating bad again and then waste all that hard work on working so hard to loose the weight!
ANYONE have advice!?!
I need it!

Stroller fit challenge!

2007-06-26T15:17:00.001-05:00

Challenge #10

Exercise: Do you ever wonder how far you actually jog or walk during your workout? Do you ever wonder how far you walk during the day?

If you want to know the TRUTH a great piece of equipment is a pedometer. It is useful, inexpensive and is a great tool to use to see how much you are actually moving through out the day! OR another great piece of equipment that I am in love with now is the Strollometer! Not only does it tell you how far you have gone, it tells you how hot, how cold, AND gives you your mph just like a treadmill! It is so cool!! I highly recommend it for tracking your workouts!

Your Goal should be 10,000 Steps a day!

Nutrition: Breakfast like a King, Lunch like a prince, and Dinner like a pauper! So breakfast can be tough….The point is your body NEEDS the energy in the morning more than the evening. Eat big in the morning, Eat a medium sized lunch, and eat a very small portion at dinner. If you have trouble eating breakfast…TRY THIS. Eat a small dinner, stop eating 2-3 hours before bed and I betcha you will be Ready for Breakfast after a few days!

Stroller fit challenge!

2007-06-19T21:31:00.000-05:00

Challenge #9

Exercise: Pump up those evening walks 3 times a week by doing intervals. If you are a walker (Medium paced walk 1 minute then fast walk 2 minutes) If you are a runner (jog for 2 minutes and then run 1 minute, back to a jog then sprint 20 seconds) You get the idea! J The goal is rather than having to workout longer, you just workout harder!

Nutrition: Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day AND since we all exercise we should be drinking more!

Tip: Beware of the elastic waist band. J I love to wear my comfy workout clothes all day, but to get a REAL picture of your progress choose a piece of clothing that is less forgiving!!

Have a healthy day!

Eating Healthy!

2007-06-17T21:11:00.000-05:00

Well, I knew this day would come... I got totally burnt out with the calorie counting and totally fell out of my routine eating "right"!
I have this problem with longevity of diets... i get bored, annoyed and just totally fall off the diet wagon. Totally may be the fact that you have to work harder to diet then just eat whatever... well duh? right? I just get sick of eating the same stuff all the time!

I have a new idea I am gonna try!
I have been slacking on my strollerfit challenges due to my darn tail bone and traveling, so I am gonna whip back into shape starting NOW!

Here is my new attempt!
I am going to still watch what I eat, not to over eat, not to drink calories
(I do love special drinks and WINE....)
I am going to limit my wine and margarita consumption to one day a weekend... have 1 diet soda a day (it take the place of coffee for me!) and at dinner time eat early with NO carbs!
I am gonna try and drink more water then I normally do... and I am a great water drinker, but I think part of the time when I feel hungry and i am just needing something to drink.
Gavin is gonna attempt to follow these guidelines also!
I am hoping this will help me with the weight loss but also help me to NOT get annoyed with a "diet".
I am going to also up my cardio everyday ... either with a longer walk, a run, or some taebo!
I feel Like I am a really buff chick stuck under a layer of fat!
I HATE that layer of FAT!

Stroller fit challenge!

2007-06-17T21:10:00.001-05:00

Challenge #8

Since you are getting the hang of all the challenges, I will begin sending them out more frequently. 2 weeks to go!!!!!

Exercise Challenge: Add one more evening walk during the week (3 total) and 4 (30 second planks) while watching TV. Work your way up to 4 (one minute planks)

Nutrition Challenge: Eat don’t drink your calories. Be careful of the drinks you consume. Coffee drinks, smoothies, and alcoholic beverages, while delicious are full of CALORIES! Find a slimmer version OR limit them.

Stroller fit challenge!

2007-06-11T16:47:00.000-05:00

Challenge #8

Exercise: Park and Walk – When it is safe to do so, Park away from your destination and Walk!

Nutrition: Eat every 2-3 hours. Breakfast, snack, Lunch, snack, Dinner! Don’t forget to stop eating 2-3 hours before bed!!

Stroller fit challenge!

2007-06-10T19:37:00.001-05:00

Challenge #7

Exercise Challenge: Walk and Talk….Talk and Walk! Take advantage of times you are the telephone to walk around your house. You can add lots of steps and burn lots of “extra” calories by moving while you are on the telephone.

Nutrition Challenge: Stop eating 2-3 hours before you go to bed. Reach for a sip of water, take a shower, take a walk instead of munching on food in the evening.

Have a Healthy Day!

I'm a slacker!

2007-06-06T18:12:00.001-05:00

Sorry I have been slow on posting challenges...
here are the 3 I have missed adding

challenge # 4

Exercise Challenge: Add one 20 minute evening walk to your routine, or for an extra calorie burn, come try a StrollerFit evening class.

Nutrition Challenge: Calories count! Track what you eat by using a FREE resource such as www.fitday.com or http://www.calorie-count.com/ (thank you Lindsay). Once you get the hang of these sights, entering your info can be fun and informative.

challenge #5

Exercise Challenge: Record your workouts…You will receive a calendar in class to help you do this! As I always say consistency is key…we always think we exercise more than we actually do. This calendar will give you a visual picture of what you are doing!! It may be simple, but it works.

Nutrition Challenge: Stop eating after your child & I don’t mean baby food. J Remember: a handful of goldfish, the rest of a sandwich, a few fruit snacks etc = a lot of unnecessary calories. A bit here a bit there and you have just added an extra 200-500 calories to your day without even knowing it.

Challenge #6

Exercise Challenge: Add an extra 20 minute walk in the evening. You should now be doing two 20 minute walks per week OR come and try an evening StrollerFit class for an extra calorie burn! Add 50 Crunches before breakfast!

Nutrition Challenge: Sit down at a table and eat. As busy moms, we multi-task, eat standing up and an hour later, forget when have even eaten…sound familiar?? Absolutely do NOT eat in your car!!

Stroller fit challenge!

2007-05-24T21:39:00.000-05:00

Challenge #3

Exercise Challenge: 25 crunches before the 1st diaper change!! If you are a new c-section mom or pregnant do 10 core stabilization exercises.

Nutrition Challenge: Plan and write down your meals for the entire week…breakfast, lunch and dinner. Make a grocery list and stick to it.

Again…inch by inch it’s a cinch. It is the small, consistent changes that make the difference!!

Stroller fit challenge!

2007-05-23T14:43:00.000-05:00

Total Body Challenge #2

Exercise Challenge: Consistency is the Key! If you would like to make a total body transformation you need to commit to attending StrollerFit at least 3X per week on a Consistent Basis!! Schedule class just like you would your child’s doctor’s appointment. You wouldn’t miss their check-up…don’t miss your workout!!

Nutrition Challenge: Write down EVERYTHING you eat for the next 3 Days!!

Have a Healthy Day!!

Stroller fit challenge!

2007-05-21T10:47:00.001-05:00

Today is Day 1 of the 6 week total body challenge with strollerfit!
I am so in this competition!!!!!

Challenge #1

(from my instructor)

Goal Setting-

“Ink it don’t think it.” When setting goals – Write them down! This increases the likelihood of making your goals a reality. This is your MAP! Post your goals everywhere…carry them with you and look at them often!
Set a deadline –In other words, when will you reach your goals? The total body challenge has taken care of this for you! June 30^th is your deadline for these goals!
Goals must be measurable and specific- Here is an example: By June 30^th, I will lose 10 lbs. In order to reach this goal I will 1. Attend 3 StrollerFit classes per week 2. Follow a proven eating plan such as WW, South Beach etc, 3. I will stop eating 2-3 hours before bedtime 4. I will walk 10,000 steps per day.

We set goals today... I usually set goals that are way too high to accomplish, but not this time!

GOALS
1. loose 10 lbs (in the 6 weeks)
2. Run 3 times a week outside of Strollerfit
3. Attend 5 or more classes a week (usually do, but I wanted to write it down!)

I am still going to count calories!!!!

Yay!
Keep checking back for my progress!!!!
I hope I make you all proud!

Day 23

2007-05-16T19:32:00.000-05:00

WEDNESDAY....
Today was good, we had a great workout at strollerfit... got our measurements for this upcoming contest we are having.
Full body contest to see who can meet their goals in 6 week!(i think )
I am so in this competition... I plan on kicking booty!
I will post more about it incase any of my readers would like to participate as well!

Results:
Calories In: 1,256
Calories Out: 458
total for today: 758

GREAT JOB LINDS!

Day 22

2007-05-15T23:28:00.000-05:00

Big Day!
I ate a ton of stuff....
Today was Stroller Fits 1 Year anniversary and they had some cookies and junk.... I ate a itty bitty bit
then my friend Greg came over and cooked dinner tonight... YUMMMMMM
well worth the calories!

Results for today!
Calories in: 1,433
Calories out: 464
Total: 969

Not to bad after a weekend of freedom!

Day 19-21

2007-05-14T21:32:00.001-05:00

I took a few days off... for mother's day!
I will be back tomorrow!!!!

Day 17 & 18

2007-05-10T07:20:00.000-05:00

Day 17

Not to shabby!
Calories in :1350
Calories out: 450

total: 900
More then normal, but I was HUNGRY today!

Day 18

calories in: 1055
calories out: 564
results: 491
WOW!

Day 16

2007-05-08T22:08:00.000-05:00

Just call me A pig today!

OINK! OINK!

I ate A HUGE yummy piece of STEAK!
and Veggies COVERED in cheese!
OINK !OINK!

Results
Calories in: 1222
Calories out: 354
Total: 868

day 15

2007-05-07T21:06:00.000-05:00

2 weeks up!
I am 11 lbs down!
WOOOHOOOO
Feeling good!
Wearing a size smaller!

Todays results:

Calories In: 1017
Calories worked out: 454
total: 563
(plus a few home-made ritas!)

YAY!

Day 13 & 14

2007-05-06T15:12:00.000-05:00

I didn't do so well this weekend....
My mom is staying with us foe a few days because she is getting her hardwoods done and Gavin just got home from a 2 week trip so he was already to eat and eat and eat!
I managed to not eat like a pig, but I can for sure tell I ate more then I have been!

Back to work tomorrow!

Day 12

2007-05-05T01:34:00.000-05:00

Friday...
Today was fun!
A friend of mine, Melissa came to stroller fit with my bf , Michelle and I! She liked it, her babe is only 8 weeks old, so we were REALLY proud of her!
We worked out pretty hard today, but not as much cardio as we normally do...
we did more resistance arm work.
OUCH!

Results for Day 12
calories in:1001
Calories out: 347
total: 654

Day 10 & 11

2007-05-03T22:23:00.000-05:00

Woohooo, with all the ikky storms here in Texas... I lost all my info from my yesterdays calorie counting....
I did do great and I did work out and it was a good day... but no results to share!

Today... was another great day. I missed strollerfit to go to the Dr and get some blood work done! Not a big fan of needles but I managed! It was a great thing to see the weight loss on the Dr's scale... since it is the one I prefer to avoid at all costs! He was praising me on a job well done!
SO GOOD TO HEAR!

Results:
Calories in: 950
Calories worked out: 0

Good day!

day 9

2007-05-01T19:17:00.000-05:00

YAY! We finally made it back to strollerfit!
I was dragging though since I have not been in a few days...but I did manage to work off 394 calories! GO ME!
I keep thinking that the heart rate watch has to be off a little, I think the workouts are way harder then 400ish calories... who know?

Does anyone know how accurate the heart rate watches are?

Todays Results:

Calories In: 1023
Calories Out: 394

total for the day: 629

WOOHOO!

day 8

2007-04-30T20:49:00.000-05:00

ONE WEEK DOWN!
&
8 lbs lighter!

Today was another bad workout day!
Travis woke up at 430 screaming from teething pain and went back down at 615ish and i went back to sleep too... He didnt get back up till about 940. So, we missed it again!
Bummer!

Results:
Calories in: 1150
calories out: 0

blah!

Day 7

2007-04-29T19:33:00.000-05:00

Sunday....
My aunt & her husband were here this weekend so Trav and I went over to my parents house or breakfast..... I did good and only ate eggs a piece of sausage and 2 pieces of bacon...!
Not too shabby

I am so ready to go back to strollerfit tomorrow... I always have so much less energy when I don't work out.

Results for today:
Calories in :1107
Calories burned... who know! :-)

Tomorrow will be better!

Day 6

2007-04-28T18:18:00.000-05:00

Saturday's are alwys hard to stay on a diet for me... I guess its the weekend deal!
I did good though...
Trav and i missed workout again this morning, I am use to him waking me up around730 but this morning he slept until 845 WOW and that is 5 minutes later then we usually leave to head to strollerfit...
So, we skipped today and went shopping at Old Navy!
I was kinda nervous about attempting to fit into a smaller size pants, but I did!
YAY for me!
I have also lost 6 pounds this week just watching calories and working out... that is great news!

My Aunt and her husband came down from Arkansas and it was great to see her and for her to notice that I have lost weight since her last visit.... I It always is so exciting when someone tells you that you looks a little smaller. At this point, I am the size I was before I got pregnant... but I want to be my wedding size! My try and look at some pictures of me at that time in my life as an incentive to keep working hard at it!

Todays Results
Calories in: 1104
calories out: none today

Not to shabby for a weekend day!

Day Five!

2007-04-28T01:32:00.000-05:00

Well, it happened! I think the diet finally got to my body!
I got up this morning feeling great and ate the same breakfast I have been eating all week, but took a multi-vitamin with it....
T and I got ready and drove to stroller fit and i I got really sick, nauseous, dizzy and faint feeling.
I want to blame the vitamins, but who knows!

So, we left stroller fit and went and got a fruit smoothie, thinking a boost to my blood sugar would make me feel better... well, I am sure it would have but my son decided he wanted to throw a huge fit over the drink and so I shared with him and he drank 3/4 of ot and when I would try and take a sip he would flip... so it went in the trash!

I tried my hardest to do good on my diet and really did very well until this evening when I went to a birthday part for a girlfriend.
I had a few glasses of wine, and even made spritzers to make sure the calories were less... I mixed diet 7-up and wine... it was yummy!

So, I have no real results for yah.... but Before the wine I was at 1037 calories eaten
so, I would say this was my first slip up! I have done so well this week, I am sure it will be ok!

Day FOUR!

2007-04-26T20:09:00.000-05:00

Today was great!
We worked out outside at strollerfit and T loves being outside!
Plus he is pretty adorable when he has sunscreen all over his head, it makes his hair stick up like a little mohawk!

Results for Day 4:

calories eaten: 1043
calories burned : 437

total: 606

great thing is... I have not been hungry at all today!
so when will this weight fall off???

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2007-04-25T20:57:00.001-05:00

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Day 3

2007-04-25T19:04:00.000-05:00

Day 3... today was all messed up!
T and I had a bad night... read about it HERE
Because I was up all night I didn't go work out this morning... should have tried a bit harder, but we were both back to sleep by 745 this morning so.... sleeping was just was better then working out after about 1 1/2 hours of sleep!

I have tried my hardest to really be overly careful about what I have been eating today so I can stay with the progress I have already made!

My results:

Calories I ate: 1012
Calories Burned: 0

total
1012

Not too shabby!

Day Two!

2007-04-24T20:07:00.000-05:00

Wow, today was a little harder...
I think it was mostly because Travis and I were stuck in the house because North Central Texas was pounded with storms and of course I did not want to get my little man out on that nastiness!
I managed to hang on to my calorie counting... but had to drink TONS of extra water to keep myself from grabbing some snacks that I didn't need!

Here is how I did today!

Calories I ate: 1375
Calories I burned working out:: 422

Total for the day: 953

!WOOOHOOO!

Day One!

2007-04-23T20:07:00.000-05:00

End of Day 1!

Today was good, hard and I am hungry,
But, I did great!

I went to stroller fit this morning and used my new watch to add the calories from that workout...
If goes by your heart rate, so numerous times throughout the workout I took my heart rate and the ending total was 408 calories burned.

I also paid very close attention to the food I was eating, trying my hardest to stay under 1500 calories.

So here are my results:

Calories I ate= 1320
Calories I burned working out= 408

Total: 912 for the day

I rocked it out!
GO ME!

Start Day

2007-04-23T08:04:00.000-05:00

Good Morning!

I am so excited to start my little venture today!
Besides my late night last night, I woke up perky and ready to go!!!! YAY!
I am using www.calorie-count.com to keep track of the calories I eat and t this morning I was adding my apple that I had for breakfast and started looking around at the other things you can add.... like occupation and activities. Under activities there was an option for "sexual activities".
Because I found this so interesting I am gonna share with you guys....

This is straight from the site:
vigorous is 134 calories / hour

moderate is 116/ hour
passive is 89/ hour

I had to share... it cracked me up!
I will post later today with my progress!
calories, health nutt, days

Gettin' Ready!

2007-04-22T11:36:00.000-05:00

This weekend was great....
I through a baby shower for one of my bestest friends ever!
We had a a GREAT TIME!
So, I ate a ton of crap food, not really... but not as good as I could have done!~
Last time..... well hopefully! I did work on the veggie tray for half of my lunch!
I actually had Monday in my head all day so I am sure it had a ton to do with the fact that I did not eat as bad as I would have... Don't wanna put my body in a non-sugar shock, LOL! ( is that possible?)

Now that my healthy start date is coming up really soon I have tried to put my thoughts together with my plan of action!

~My Plan~

A few of my thoughts for Monday will be to eat slower and drink more water... right now I think those are 2 of my biggest problems. For a ton of parents out there, you know that eating at all is really not on your schedule after kiddos come around, you just fit it in when you can!

I am going to try and just count calories, not take things out of my diet and re-add them later like the South beach diet, because obviously that didn't work to well for me!

This will be step one, I want to see how I do with the counting calories, working out, eating slower and drinking more water.

Accepting the challenge!

2007-04-20T11:53:00.000-05:00

I have a few people accepted my challenge to become a health nutt with me!
I am adding you all to my sidebar!
If you want a little blog like this one... something similar let me know!
So, you can journal about your quest also!

Let me know if you are up for it!!!!!
You don't have to have the same start date as me..... so just post yours!

We are gonna rock this out !!!

Welcome!

2007-04-18T19:38:00.001-05:00

Hey Everyone....
Welcome to my new blog... YES another one! (thanks Rach!)
For the last almost 14 months... even longer then that, I have been 100% occupied on taking all time time and energy in caring for my little man. In the meantime I have forgotten all about me!
After talking to my mom about this she mentioned the power of positive thinking....
Speaking your wants out loud you will most of the time get what you want... example:
I wanted a new car really bad because my jeep was a POS, I kept making a point of talking about it, researching and I made it happen! I got my 4 Runner at the end of last week .. Before G and I got married I wanted a house, I was sick of apartment living... I kept talking about it, researching, driving around and looking for houses... and got one!
Seems to be a pattern to this.... making it known will usually get you what you want.

So here I am making this known!

Once upon a time in my life (around when I got married a little before and after)
I was super healthy... thin, strong and centered.
I want to be there again!
I want to be that girl that everyone says... "Man, I want to be healthy like her!"
I may not ever be able to fit in my old clothes (babies do that to ya) but I am determined to try!

I am on my way...
I work out 6 days a week in strollerfit!
I love every second of it... and have really found a way to enjoy working out again!

The way I work is... I have to give myself a date to start something, so I have it working in my brain and can pump myself up for success!

My Date to start my new quest to become healthy is:
Monday, April 23rd

I challenge anyone to do this with me!