LITTLE screw up...

It's amazing how a tiny little screw up will totally change your daily calories. I ate pretty good all day, but missing snacks is never a good idea, because when you are out and about you grab something that is NOT GOOD for you! And tonight for my evening snack I had NACHO'S AND CHEESE, granted it was only a small plate, but still, those were calories I seriously did not need.

Also I had my nephews birthday party today, and I there were snacks set out, and I only ate ONE CHIP, ONLY ONE, that's really great for me, and I had only a few small bites of an ice cream desert. So you win some, you lose some. Today wasn't my best day, but at least I can realize it and move on tomorrow!

Breakfast
Toast w. Jam
145 Calories

Lunch
Potato Soup
Crackers
515 Calories

Snack
Zesty Taco Chips
280 Calories

Supper
2 Individual Pizzas
Grand Parisian Salad
590 Calories

Snacks
Very Small Ice Cream Dessert
1 Glass Punch
Nacho's and Cheese
Approx. 650 Calories

Total Calories: 2180

I worked out today with Khrista again, that's two days in a row for me, it's a little tougher when you don't have a day to rest in between, but we did good by ourselves and we made it through!

Until Tomorrow.
Anee

P.S. You should drink LOTS AND LOTS of water, it's pretty important!

Another Day...

I don't know if my posts are getting repetitive, it seems like I should screw up really bad or do something stupid to creative an interesting scenario. But alas, I have had a good day. Worked out with Khrista today and I think we pushed pretty hard, I was sweating, that means something! I am really feeling just so great these days, I don't really feel like this eating right and exercising is that hard lately, YOU CAN DO IT TOOO! I even looked at the treats when I was shopping at Costco today, and as much as I wanted to eat them, it didn't really take much to NOT eat them. So life is improving, and I truthfully believe I could do this until I reach my goal and beyond!

Today's Menu

Breakfast
Toast w. Jam
145 Calories

Lunch
Meatless "Chicken" Burger (SOOO GOOD)
Raw Carrots
460 Calories

Supper
Mango Curry Tofu and Vegetable Stirfry
Wild Rice Medley
475 Calories

Snacks
Shared an Ice Cream Cone w. Novalee (my daughter)
290 Calories

Small Plate of Nacho's & Cheese
450 Calories

Total Calories: 1820

I don't have too many days left before I go completely vegetarian (along with the rest of my family) but we have already started eating that way, and I must say I am feeling good, and I am not going through meat withdrawal YET...I am still going for a "last meat" meal on Sunday, bring on the burgers!

Thanks for whoever is reading and following, this blog is really helping me stay on track!

Anee
by the way, for people that don't know me, My name is STEPHANIE, but my husband always always calls me Anee - pronounce A-KNEE, like StephANIE, so now you know)

This is getting EASY...

I am feeling sooo good lately, it almost feels like I have cured myself of my food addiction. Today I didn't feel like HAVING to eat ALL that was on my plate, or having to have SECONDS of my supper. I would like to think I am CURED but maybe I am just still getting over the flu, who knows. But I would like think it's being cured.
Now that I have started seeing results everything really just seems easy, so I think the trick is to stick it out until you can make it to the point where you start seeing those results, and sometimes it takes a while before you can figure out how your body best works out and best uses food.

Technically I started my weightloss journey back in October, I started working out hard, but I just wasn't seeing the results on the scale...granted I felt way fitter and I could physically do WAY MORE, but the pounds weren't dropping. I must admit it's 80% nutrition; your trainer ot your workout's can only do so much, it all comes down to what you choose to eat...it's all YOUR CHOICE! And I am FINALLY making the right choices for myself! So I am really happy!

I AM DOING IT, I really just can't believe it sometimes...I am sooo excited for myself!

Today's Menu

Breafast
Toast w. Jam
145 Calories

Lunch
2/3 of a Chimichanga
Snap Peas & Carrots
305 Calories

Snack
3/4 Apple
Cheese String
100 Calories

Kids Size Chocolate Milk Shake
205 Calories

Supper
1 Bowl Taco Salad
Made w. Soy Meat and Reduced Salt Tortilla Chips
540 Calories

Snack
Popcorn
Apple
375 Calories

Total Calories: 1670 Calories

So today was a great day, tomorrow should be a GREAT work out with Jeff. I am SOOOOO happy with myself and my progress, and I can't wait to drop more pounds!

Until Tomorrow
Anee

P.S. I think I am going to quit saying I am going to be a "vegan" because I am not fully considering myself a vegan, to be a vegan you have to use absolutely NO animal products at ALL, and that includes many soaps, shampoo's, sugar's, clothing, etc.... and truthfully I am not that dedicated...instead I am just going to consider it vegetarian, with the removal of most dairy products as well.

Days until Vegetarianism - 5 Days
Pounds to Dump - 83

Happy Monday...

So I am still feeling not quite 100% today after my little flu experience, and I didn't eat very good today, I didn't eat ALOT, but the things I hate were very bad for me...lol.

Today's Menu

Breakfast
1 Piece Leftover Pepperoni Pizza
Approx 260 Calories

Lunch
Half Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Glass of Coke
345 Calories

Snack
1 Piece of Pepperoni Pizza
Glass of Coke
Approx 420 Calories

Supper
Fried Rice w. Turkey
Raw Carrots
500 Calories

Snack
Popcorn
300 Calories

Total Calories: 1825

I also worked out today, HARD. Jeff came to show me and Khrista (my workout partner) what we should be doing on the days that we aren't going to be able to work out with him, and he made it HARDER than the days when we are with him...which is good, the pounds are definately going to melt off! And Khrista and I can push each other. I highly recommend meeting with a friend or someone to work out with, that way if you schedule it in with someone you are more likely to make that appointment!

So in case you are curious as to what kind of workouts I am doing...we are doing interval training...we use a weight machine, and do various reps on various body parts until the point of exhaustion, then we hop on the elliptical or treadmill and go hard for 3 minutes, and then back to the weight machine again until exhaustion, and then back to the elliptical/treadmill, etc. etc. etc. etc. until you feel like DEATH...lol. Even some of the "fit" people at the gym were looking at Khrista and I with PITY...lol.

I just have to say how EXCITED I am for this journey, I have already lost 17.8 pounds due to DIET AND EXERCISE, and I am not doing a "fad" diet, I am just making better choices (well most days).

I AM DOING IT PEOPLE, I AM DOING IT!

If I can do it, you can do it!
Anee

Days until Veganism - 5
Pounds to DUMP - 83

WEIGH DAY...

Starting Weight (January 4th)
274.8 lbs

Today's Weight
257 lbs

Total Loss
17.8 lbs

Loss Since Last Week
3.8 lbs

Pounds to Go
83 pounds

So almost 4 pounds in a week, thank you stomach flu! lol. I am only a few more stomach flus away from my ideal body weight...lol. JUST KIDDING, I would much rather workout and eat right than have the flu...blah,...the WORST!

SICK SICK SICK....

Boooo, I got the flu, so my eating has been AWESOME...lol. I had breakfast on Saturday and Lunch, and then the flu hit me, so no supper, no snacks, no more foods since Lunch. And now it's Sunday, and I am still feeling sick...

Saturday's Menu

Breakfast
Toast w. Jam
145 Calories

Lunch
Chicken/Cheese Chimichanga
Carrots
350 Calories

Supper
Nothing

Snacks
None

Total Calories for Saturday: 495 Calories

The good thing about having the flu, is my weightloss numbers are probably going to be AWESOME tomorrow, then the week after might get a bit screwy!

Anyway, I am going to rest up.

Chow,
Anee

Movies are BAAD for snacking...

I literally CAN NOT go to the movie theatre and NOT get popcorn, the smells just entice me, it's like that call my name. So I went and saw the movie Precious tonight, and I got my popcorn, but I didn't get a large and I didn't get butter, so that's an improvement right?!?! RIGHT?!?! And there diet pop was out of order, so I had a regular pop, booo, why didn't I just get water...but I only got a small.

By the way, Precious was an AMAZING movie, it was good in soo many ways, definately heartbreaking too...I am so glad it wasn't a "true story" although I am sure there are true stories like it out there....so sad! It's definately a MUST SEE!

Today's Menu

Breakfast
Toast w. Jam
145 Calories

Lunch
Leftover Turkey Meatballs w. Mushroom Sauce
Barley
Cooked Peas
550 Calories

Supper
Leftover Turkey
Rice w. Stove Stop Stuffing
Cooked Peas
Pickled Beets (yumm)
475 Calories

Snack
Movie Theater Popcorn (no butter)
Small Pepsi
Approx 700 Calories

Total Calories: 1870 Calories

Jeesh, can I never watch a movie again, I need some advice....what do I do when I go to the movie theatre, how do I quit popcorn, I feel like an addict!

My calf's, thighs and triceps are aching SOOOO BAD today, thanks Jeff for that! lol. Although I would much much much rather those muscles hurt me than my back, oh thank goodness my back is back in business! And as for my legs and arms...no pain no gain....well I don't know if GAIN is the right word, I sure don't want to gain anything, trying to LOSE IT!

MY MUSCLES ARE HUGE...lol.
Anee

Also, just thought I would share a picture of myself a few years ago (about 3.5 Years ago). YES this IS actually me...can you believe it.

This was the smallest I have EVER been in my adult life, and I was still 195 pounds....I WILL get back there someday, and even smaller....oh life is great!

Cleanin' out the Meat...

Well the days of me eating meat are slowly coming to a close, and I have literally been eating all the meat and dairy out of my house, so that we will be meat and dairy free by March 1st. Now just to clarify, I am not necessarily saying I will be able to be a Vegan FOREVER, although I am sure my husband would love it, but I really like the taste of most meat. So our family will be fully Vegan as of March 1st, but for me it's just to kick up my healthy factor, because we all know meat and dairy really isn't good for us, well maybe we all don't KNOW (read Diet for a New America and you will). So I will try my best to fully kick out the meat and dairy just to get my health back on track, and I will try to continue that Vegan path as long as I can, no promises!

Today's Menu

Breakfast
Toast w. Jam
145 Calories

Lunch
Liver (Mmmmmmm LOVE LIVER)
Ketchup
Half a Baked Potato
Margarine
Mixed Veggies
655 Calories

Supper
Half of a Chicken/Cheese Chimichanga
Individual Size Pizza
Snap Peas
445 Calories

Snack
Ice Cream Cake
Half Bag of Popcorn
440 Calories

Total Calories: 1685 Calories

I also worked out today with Jeff (Snap Fitness - Trainer), and with my faithful workout buddy Khrista. It sure is nice to have someone telling you what to do, when to do it, and pushing you harder when you don't want to do anymore! However I am now only going to be training one on one with Jeff, ONCE A WEEK...ahhhh...which is probably a good test for myself, to prove that I can keep it up, do what I need to do, and work out hard by myself. Well I won't do it all by myself, I will still partner up with Khrista and we can push each other.

If anyone else wants to offer to work out with me just let me know, I am always up for some company, and I like to show off the moves I can do now too...lol.


Chow,
Anee

I just came across this article regarding reasons to not eat meat, and it's quite interesting...if you don't feel like reading the WHOLE article, at least scroll down and read the part on HEALTH!
http://style.uk.msn.com/health/articles.aspx?cp-documentid=149248712

10 Days until Veganism
86 Pounds to Dump

EA Active...

Did my own workout again today, another WII game, EA Active, it was TOUGH, and my legs are aching now sooo bad...grrr. It's way better than the Biggest Loser WII game that I tried before.

Today's Menu
Breakfast
Carrot Muffin
150 Calories

Lunch
Leftovers
Chicken Breast
Mashed Cauliflower/Potato
Cooked Carrots
350 Calories

Snack
Cheese String
Pretzels
Dip
540 Calories

Supper
Turkey Meatballs
Mushroom Sauce
Barley
Peas
610 Calories

Snack
Apple
Peanut Butter
Pretzels
Dip
200 Calories

Total Calories: 1850

I don't have anything really exciting to say today, it's way too late, and I am way too tired!

Until Tomorrow,
Anee

11 Days until Veganism
86 Pounds to Dump

Fell Asleep Yesterday.

So I fell asleep last night on the couch before I had a chance to do my blog, so this is my entry for yesterday...

(by the way falling asleep prevents you from eating...lol)

I am not going to do my whole menu from yesterday, but my total calories were just over 1750. So that's right on track from what I try to be!

By the way, did you know that all you have to do to find out how many calories you need daily to MAINTAIN your current weight is...

CURRENT WEIGHT x 10 = Daily Calories needed to MAINTAIN your current weight.

So for ME,... 260 x 10 = 2600, so I would need 2600 calories a day to maintain my current weight, and that's without doing exercise too. 3500 Calories a week equals ONE POUND, so to lose ONE POUND a week you would need to eat 500 calories less a day then normal.

Obviously if you are exercising, you should eat a little bit more, and you should never eat too little calories, otherwise your body will go into starvation mode, and will start eating away at muscle instead of fat.

There's your lesson for the day...lol.

I will blog later this evening to tell how my day went today!

Thanks for reading,
Anee

www.fitday.com is a great resource if you are trying to lose weight or calorie count.

Night Time Snacking is the WORST...

I don't know if you all have similar problems, but I can eat SOOO good all day, but once the sun goes down and the kids are in bed, all I want to do it eat, it's definately my biggest struggle. Any suggestions on how to stop the evening snacking would be appreciated.

Today's Menu

Breakfast
Carrot Muffin
150 Calories

Lunch
Chicken/Cheese Chimichanga
Snap Peas
340 Calories

Snack
Cheese String
50 Calories

Supper
Steamed Chicken Breast
Mashed Cauliflower/Potatoes
Steamed Carrots
455 Calories

Snacks
Popcorn
Ice Cream Cake
Muffin
625 Calories

Total Calories
1620 Calories


I also did my own workout today, tried using my BOSU Ball, I did a "Calorie Combustion" workout, it was one of the workouts that was on the DVD it came with, except the guy who explains what to do was soooo random, and I pretty much just ended up doing my own thing, I was still sweating up a storm though. BOSU balls are really awesome in a tough workout sort of way!

Talk to you Tomorrow,
Anee

13 Days until Veganism
86 Pounds to Dump

WEIGH DAY....

Starting Weight (January 4th)
274.8 lbs

Today's Weight
260.8 lbs

Total Loss
14 lbs

Loss Since Last Week
2.6

Pounds to Go
86 pounds

So considering I haven't been the BEST eater this weekend, I really can't complain about that number, almost 3 pounds is awesome for one week!

I also did my measurements right at the beginning of this weightloss journey, and I measured myself yesterday to see if there was a difference inchwise yet....and sure enough,....there WAS....

Chest -1"
Waist -1"
Hips -1"
Thigh -2.5" (WOW)
Calf -1.5"
Bicep -0.5"

FAIL...

So today was a definate failure, but it's only one small bump in the long road, and tomorrow is a new day.

I am not going to add up my calories today, as it's just too dissapointing, but I will let you know what I ate...sigh.

Today's Menu

Breakfast
Carrot Muffin

Lunch
Bagel
Ham Slice
Cheddar Cheese Slice
Apple Juice
2 Pieces of Kuchen

Snack
Slice of Ice Cream Cake
Cheese String

Supper (Went out to Ralphs's for Supper)
Calamari
Nacho's & Salsa
8oz Steak
Asparagus
I had roasted potatoes on my plate, but I didn't eat them...mostly because they were over cooked, dry and gross though...lol.

Snack
Half Bag of Popcorn
Slice of Ice Cream Cake

So now you know what I ate, I am defiantely not perfect, but at least I am not lieing about it! I did have a great Valentine's Day though, and I hope you all did too.

Tonight my left knee started causing me a great deal of pain, it seems like just when one body part starts to heal (back), another is falling apart. But I am sure my joints are hurting because I am overweight and out of shape, so it just gives me all the more reason to stick to the program and dump the plump. Bring on the ice for the knee.

TOMORROW is WEIGH DAY
14 Days until Veganism
88.4 pounds to dump.

Family get togethers are THE WORST for eating...

My brother, sister-in-law and niece came into town this weekend, which meant getting together for a few meals, and playing games, along with snacks. It's so much fun to see them and get together, but it makes me eat bad...because when I have people over at my house I feel like I should get them snacks, then I end up eating some.

So today's menu is not my favorite, but I'm not perfect, one day at a time, hopefully it doesn't ruin my weigh in on Monday...

Today's Menu

Breakfast
Carrot Muffin
Cheese String
200 Calories

Lunch
Leftover Lasagna (it's ALMOST gone)
440 Calories

Snack
Skor Chocolate Bar (at least I looked for the chocolate bar that was smallest and least amount of Calories)
200 Calories

Supper
Taco Salad made with Yves Mexican Soy Meat
Approx. 700 Calories

Snacks
Diet Pepsi
Bread w. Pesto Parmesan Dip
Low Salt Baked Pretzels
430 Calories

Total Calories: 1970 Calories

At least I am HONEST OKAY...lol. No exercise for today, I NEED to fit something in tomorrow! Happy Valentines, hopefully you get to spend it with someone you love! And hopefully Lee doesn't buy me foods that will make my butt swell for this occasion.

Happy Long Weekend,
Anee

1 Day until WEIGH DAY
15 Days until Veganism
88.4 Pounds to Dump

Have to put Lee in a Bubble...

So Lee got super sick today, flu I guess, so I wasn't able to make it to my work out, so no exercise for today, but I will definitely try to fit a couple things in over the course of this long weekend to make up for it.

I sure wish I didn't like food, because I would definitely consider myself a food addict, losing weight is more difficult than quitting smoking, p.s. I have been SMOKE FREE for almost 3 years (April 22). It's all in the head; you need to get the right mindset in order to truly succeed in the weight loss. I am trying to quit food mentally which I think was the trick to quitting smoking as well, I just have to eat to live instead of live to eat!

Today's Menu

Breakfast
Low Fat Carrot Muffin
150 Calories

Lunch
Leftover Lasagna
440 Calories

Snack
Carrot Muffin
150 Calories

Supper
Steamed Chicken Breast
Corn
Cucumber Salad
Sweet Potato Fries
655 Calories

Snack
Popcorn
2 Licorice Sticks
345 Calories

Total Calories
1740 Calories

I didn't realize corn had so many calories, I wouldn't recommend eating corn very often, it's not one of the best vegetables for you that's for sure. For ONE CUP of corn it was over 200 calories...whoa, I never knew.

2 Days until Weigh Day
16 Days until Veganism
88.4 Pounds to Lose

Chow,
Anee

Cravin' Donuts.....grrr...

Today was good and bad, I just felt like eating ALL DAY, especially donuts, I just wanted to drive through Timmy's and order some good 'ole honey dip tim bits, or eat a whole crap load of carrot muffins, there carrot so that's okay RIGHT?!?!?!!?

Although I had nasty cravings ALL DAY, I DIDN'T GIVE IN, oh boy did I want to, but I DIDN'T. I made it through. So that's the good news.

Still super sore today, thanks Jeff for that....my shoulders ache, my legs ache, my buns ache....blah. But it's all going to be worth it in the end. I really am starting to love to workout....especially when the workout is OVER...lol.

Today's Menu

Breakfast
Low Fat Carrot Muffin
150 Calories

Lunch
Leftover Lasagna
Snap Peas
480 Calories

Snack
Cheese String
Low Fat Carrot Muffin
190 Calories

Supper
Whole Wheat Spaghettini
Spaghetti Sauce made with Yves Ground Round (Soy Meat)
Mixed Vegetables
557 Calories

Snack
Carrot Muffin
Smart Pop Popcorn
410 Calories


Total Calories: 1787

My Great Resources:
www.fitday.com
Jeff Markusson @ Snap Fitness
My Family Support
Fun Workout Partner - Khrista

3 Days until Weigh Day
17 Days until Veganism
88.4 Pounds to Dump

BEFORE PICTURE!

Just thought I would share a "before" photo, this photo was taken this past summer, and I was around 275, I will try to post a recent photo about once a month, because sometimes it's nice to get a visual on the progress.

Isn't it "funny" that you never truly realize how much weight you have gained until you see a picture of yourself, even mirrors just don't seem to tell the whole truth. I am so looking forward to the day when I can love the pictures that I see of myself!!!

My muscles are huge...

Jeff (my trainer - Snap Fitness) really hurt me today, maybe I shouldn't have told him my back was feeling better...lol. But the hurt is a good hurt, and every workout puts me a little closer towards me goal, and I am so thankful for getting the opportunity to train with Jeff.

I just felt my leg muscle and it honestly feels HUGE...I even made Lee (my husband) feel it, he's impressed...ha ha ha. Life is good when your muscles are huge...lol.

Today's Menu

Breakfast
Low Fat Carrot Muffin
150

Lunch
Leftovers
Chicken Breast w. Mrs. Dash
BBQ Sauce
Steamed Cauliflower
Barley w. Mushrooms
400 Calories

Snack
Jello
Low Fat Cheese String
90 Calories

Supper
Lasagna (I actually refrained myself and had only a very small portion)
Garlic Toast (once again only one slice)
Caesar Salad
853 Calories

Snack
Low Salt, Baked Pretzels
Low Fat Carrot Muffin
350 Calories

Total Calories: 1843

When you love a food soo much it's so hard to not overeat it, that's one of my biggest down falls. Today I refrained myself, I ate a small portion of lasagna and didn't take seconds, oh how badly I wanted seconds, and I only had one piece of garlic toast, and normally I would have had several! I also took out the croutons in my salad, because i checked out the calories and it was like 35 Calories per 3 croutons...WHAT...that's ridiculous.

I also have another countdown that I am going to start...the countdown to Veganism...my husband was a vegetarian when I met him, however I have never really been onboard, because I really enjoy meat...sigh....but now with some close friends of ours I have decided to get on board, plus no meat = no cholesteral = healthier life.

Well until Tomorrow,
Anee

4 Days until Weigh Day
18 Days until Veganism
88.4 Pounds left to Dump

Buns of Steel

When I said my goal was to lose 100 pounds, it seemed almost unachieveable, and just such a hard thing to do, but now that I can say that I only have 88 more pounds to go, that number seems WAY less daunting then 100, so I am defianately encouraged.

Feeling sooo good today, sore, but SORE is GOOD. My gluteous maximus (aka BUM muscle) is a burning, and that's from doing my workout BY MYSELF yesterday, so I am proud that I pushed myself, by myself, hard.

Also for the first day in a LONG TIME, my back has started to feel BETTER, I didn't even need ibuprofen today, so things are going really well. I am proud, and I CAN'T WAIT to continue this week and work hard.

Today's menu:

Breakfast
Low Fat Carrot Muffin
Apple Slices
Natural Peanut Butter
310 Calories

Lunch
Leftover Turkey Sandwich (wasn't for breakfast this time)
Snap Peas
420 Calories

Snack
Low Fat Cheese String
2 Lifestyle Cookies
160 Calories

Supper
3 Slices PC Thin Crust Chicken/Red Pepper Pizza
Tossed Salad
510

Snack
Pita Chips
Diet Pepsi
250 Calories

Total Calories: 1650

Still trying to eat more fruit and veggies, and trying to cook with little to no salt -- Love Mrs. Dash no salt seasonings. The Pita Chips I had tonight were delish as well, I highly recommend! This is not a diet for me it's a lifestyle change so it's important for me to find a healthier way to eat the things I love.

Until Tomorrow...
Anee

WEIGH DAY....

Okay so TODAY is WEIGH DAY!

Starting Weight (January 4th)
274.8 lbs

Today's Weight
263.2 lbs

Total Loss
11.6 lbs

Pounds to Go
88.4 lbs

Almost 12 pounds so far, I am impressed...lol. Obviously I wish that number would be a bit better, but I know that I haven't done the best over the past 3 weeks.....oh well, moving on!

So today my trainer wasn't able to make our appointment, so I was faced with having to work out by myself and I actually did it, and I pushed myself hard. I have the Biggest Loser for my Wii and it sure made me sweat!!!! Love Love video games that make me sweat....lol.

Today's Menu:

Breakfast
What else...leftover turkey sandwich
361 Calories

Lunch
Half Turkey Sausage on a bun
Snap Peas
Leftover Sweet Potato Fries
380 Calories

Snack
Low Fat Carrot Muffin
150 Calories

Supper
Chicken Breast w. Mrs Dash
Steamed Cauliflower
Barley w. Mushrooms
430 Calories

Snack
Low Fat Carrot Muffin
Popcorn
410

Total Calories: 1731 Calories

Made it through another day without completely failing! WOO HOO!

Chow,
Anee

Dance Dance...

So it's Sunday, and tomorrow is WEIGH DAY. I actually cheated and weighed myself today for a sneak peek, but I am NOT TELLIN' until tomorrow. Just to be clear as to my goals and where I am starting from....

I started at 274 lbs a little over a month ago (YIKES), and my goal is to lose 100 pounds -- so for all of you who may not have the best math skills, my goal weight is 174 pounds. Now obviously I have already lost SOME weight, but I got off of track for the past 3 weeks because of my back injury, but I am back at it...and I am glad to share this journey with you.

Today I was pretty good with my eating, no major failures, although I really do need to start eating MORE veggies and fruits.

Today's Menu...

Breakfast - Once again leftover turkey sandwich.
361 Calories
Lunch - Chicken/Cheese Chimichanga
Snap Peas
388 Calories
Snack - Vegetable Thins
100 Cal Chocolate Treat
180 Calories
Supper - Turkey Sausage on a Bun
Sweet Potatoe Fries
Grand Parisian Salad (from Costco)
570 Calories
Snack - Half Bag of Popcorn
180 Calories

Total Calories: 1679 Calories


Today my exercise kinda happened by accident...Lee got Dance Dance Revolution from a friend, and Novalee (our daughter) was playing it, and I thought I would give it a try, and before I knew it I was having a full on Sweaty Dance Revolution. Calories Burned: 62

We also took Novalee skating, so there was alot of shuffling on the ice for me, so I maybe burned a couple of calories doing that as well....lol. I have a REAL work out tomorrow with Jeff, looking forward to that! Weekends over.

If you are interested in calorie counting or losing weight yourself, you should check out www.fitday.com it's my best resource for counting calories and tracking my weight loss success. I highly recommend it!

Chow,
Anee

Let's amputate my back....

...3 weeks ago I really hurt my back -- not really sure how, but enough to give me a one way ticket by ambulance to the hospital. And for the past 3 weeks (and still) my back has been very sore, I really only missed a few full work outs after my back injury, and I did get back at it...but my trainer just has been a little "nicer" to me.

With the injury and the slight decrease of my fitness, I have to admit my nutrition really went down hill. I ate numerous cinnamon buns, toast with cinnamon sugar, chips, munchies and GASP PEPSI...so TODAY was a NEW day for me, my back is STILL sore, but I am determined to NOT give up, and continue to work out, and MORE IMPORTANTLY eat WELL!!

So today's menu...

Breakfast - Leftover Turkey Sandwich (I admit it I like leftovers for breakfast)
361 Calories
Lunch - Baked Chicken Breast w/ Mrs. Dash (once again enjoying leftovers)
Mashed Cauliflower/Potato (my secret weapon for mashed potatoes)
Mixed Veggies
320 Calories
Snack - Vegetable Thins - Reduced Salt
Green Grapes
195 Calories
Supper - Thai Chicken Curry (Sabi Restaurant)
1/2 Cup Rice
680 Calories (estimation)
Snack - Half Bag of Popcorn
180 Calories

Total Calories: 1736


My biggest struggle today was eating out...we just didn't get home in time to be able to cook a proper healthy and nutritious meal...I tried to pick a healthier option, ordered a small portion and didn't eat all my rice.

If you have any suggestions for me on how to heal my back faster or anything regarding nutrition or exercise I would be open to listen to them, OR if you want more info from ME on recipes and exercises, just let me know.

No exercises for me today...Mondays are WEIGH DAYS, I will keep you posted.

The Beginning...

So recently I have decided that IT IS TIME, to get my butt in gear to take my extra pounds off, and I sure have alot of them. I wanted a way that would help me be accountable for what I eat and how much I exercise, so I figured I would blog about it. I am so excited to start this journey. I will update daily (or TRY at least),

I plan to post what I eat, what exercises I complete daily, and how I feel. I will also weigh myself weekly, and yes I will post it, it will be my brutal truth of what weight I am at now, and will no longer be at in the future.

Currently I am training with Jeff Markusson, an amazing person and personal trainer and lately we have been working out at Snap Fitness; he guides me down the exercise path (if YOU would like more information on training with Jeff, just let me know).

In the past couple of months I have also trained with Stephanie Fraser (Temple Fitness), and Melissa Schafer (MommyFit @ Temple Fitness), all of these trainers and programs I would highly recommend.

Although I have already started my weight loss journey and I will officially start posting about it tomorrow! So stay tuned, and help me dump the plump.

Chow.
Anee