Starting Weight: (January 4th, 2010)
274.8
Today's Weight:
253.4
Loss Since Last Week:
-0.9
Pounds to Go:
79.4
Pounds Lost Total:
21.4
Not the greatest loss this week, but it's still a loss, so that's good...I will make it to my goal, slowly but surely.
Things are going well with my eating, I am doing pretty good with snacking too, although on the weekend I had some alcohol, so those were added calories that I really did not need. I am trying to wake up earlier and go to bed earlier, just to get into an all around "healthier" routine....but things are good, I am really loving life this week.
Love my kids and my new puppy and my weightloss!
Going to the gym now...
Anee
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Monday, March 29, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
SOOO SORE!
Well I worked out with Jeff on Wednesday, and it was BRUTAL, it was way harder than what we have been doing lately. We didn't use any machines, it was burpees, pushups, crunches, squat with medicine ball, etc. I was sure sweating, and it's FRIDAY, and my legs and arms are still sooo sore I can barely walk or kneel...but that means I was working HARD. I AM A BURNIN'.
Also we just got a brand new addition to our family, A PUPPY, her name is Juno, and she is sooo cute. I am really excited to take her on walks everyday, yay, more exercise too.
I have a wedding to go to tomorrow, so I am not sure what my food choices will be, but I definately won't be able to eat the meat...so that will help me to hopefully make better food choices. And maybe dancing up a storm will burn some calories.
Have a Great Weekend...
Night.
Anee
Also we just got a brand new addition to our family, A PUPPY, her name is Juno, and she is sooo cute. I am really excited to take her on walks everyday, yay, more exercise too.
I have a wedding to go to tomorrow, so I am not sure what my food choices will be, but I definately won't be able to eat the meat...so that will help me to hopefully make better food choices. And maybe dancing up a storm will burn some calories.
Have a Great Weekend...
Night.
Anee
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Gym Nerves...
Well I finally got my butt back to the gym, I only went twice last week because it was just a crazy busy week, but this week, no excuses and I kicked my own butt at the gym. It was busy at the gym and normally I get kinda nervous to do my work out when so many people are around, especially many people that are in very good shape. But I pushed through my nervousness and the "juice heads" (as Snooki from Jersey Shore would say), and I did my weights and my cardio and even laid down in the middle of the floor of the busy gym to do my ball crunches. I just kept my eye on the prize!
I watched the documentary Food Inc last night and it made me sad, it definately made me rethink the whole vegetarian thing. I used to only want to do it temporarily and for health reasons, but now I am leaning more towards long term and for the sake of the animals as well as health. I highly recommend you all watch it.
Today I ate some home made Pad Thai for supper with tofu, yumm yumm. And I bought mini popcorn bags, so I am not forced to eat a whole huge bag by myself! That is an improvement.
Just gonna watch some of my Tuesday Shows...BIGGEST LOSER, gonna get some more inspiration perhaps!
Chow.
Anee
I watched the documentary Food Inc last night and it made me sad, it definately made me rethink the whole vegetarian thing. I used to only want to do it temporarily and for health reasons, but now I am leaning more towards long term and for the sake of the animals as well as health. I highly recommend you all watch it.
Today I ate some home made Pad Thai for supper with tofu, yumm yumm. And I bought mini popcorn bags, so I am not forced to eat a whole huge bag by myself! That is an improvement.
Just gonna watch some of my Tuesday Shows...BIGGEST LOSER, gonna get some more inspiration perhaps!
Chow.
Anee
Monday, March 22, 2010
WEIGH DAY...
Well I do have to say I have somewhat gotten out of writing EVERY day on this blog, but life has been sooo busy lately. Last week I only worked out twice :( But I have still kept on track with my eating, with the occasional evening that I might get together with friends and eat snacks. The vegetarian thing is also going good, I am feeling good, and I am not really missing meat yet, I have been able to make really great tasting food without using meat!
Anyway, today is WEIGH DAY....
Starting Weight: (January 4th, 2010)
274.8
Today's Weight:
254.3
Loss Since Last Week:
-1.7
Pounds to Go:
80.3
Pounds Lost Total:
20.5
I wish my progress was going a little faster, but I know you only get back what you put in, and I am not EXTREMEMLY strict with my eating, and I usually only work out 3 days a week. But they do day 1-2 pounds a week is the healthy way to lose weight, so I guess I am doing it the healthy way!
I will try to write more this week, I think things are going to slow down a bit for me now.
Anee
Anyway, today is WEIGH DAY....
Starting Weight: (January 4th, 2010)
274.8
Today's Weight:
254.3
Loss Since Last Week:
-1.7
Pounds to Go:
80.3
Pounds Lost Total:
20.5
I wish my progress was going a little faster, but I know you only get back what you put in, and I am not EXTREMEMLY strict with my eating, and I usually only work out 3 days a week. But they do day 1-2 pounds a week is the healthy way to lose weight, so I guess I am doing it the healthy way!
I will try to write more this week, I think things are going to slow down a bit for me now.
Anee
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Luck of the Irish.
Happy St. Patty's Day, no drinkin' for me, although I don't drink normally either, but alcohol has alot of empty calories, just a little side not for yah.
I have been eating good lately, but that's probably because I haven't got groceries in a LONG time, so I literally do not have any snack food in my house to eat. (I still have a store of popcorn though).
I made some vegetable thai curry for supper with a side of brown rice, it was delish. Although it's so hard to figure out what the calories are on something when you make it from scratch, and it includes so many different things. Especially for me because when I cook and eat I do not ever measure anything. I haven't been as strict with counting my calories either lately, I am pretty sure I am on track, but I know counting them, really helps to keep me accountable, especially when I post it here.
The vegetarian thing is still going well, I just need to go buy some more groceries. But everything I have made so far has been edible, and 99% of them are actually DELICIOUS!!!! And it sure is fun to make new recipes and really experiement with different flavors!
Worked out today with Jeff and Khrista, I love working out with Jeff, he really pushes a person, which is good, because some days I just don't want to push myself! I wish I could work out with him more, but thems the breaks! OH OH OH, and I forgot to say I did my first EVER "male" push-up.....EVER, never in my entire life have I been able to do one, and I did one the other day, just one, but one is SOOO great!
Anyhoo, I still have 83 more pounds to go, so I will keep up the good work, I wish I could say great work, but losing weight is tough!
Anee
I have been eating good lately, but that's probably because I haven't got groceries in a LONG time, so I literally do not have any snack food in my house to eat. (I still have a store of popcorn though).
I made some vegetable thai curry for supper with a side of brown rice, it was delish. Although it's so hard to figure out what the calories are on something when you make it from scratch, and it includes so many different things. Especially for me because when I cook and eat I do not ever measure anything. I haven't been as strict with counting my calories either lately, I am pretty sure I am on track, but I know counting them, really helps to keep me accountable, especially when I post it here.
The vegetarian thing is still going well, I just need to go buy some more groceries. But everything I have made so far has been edible, and 99% of them are actually DELICIOUS!!!! And it sure is fun to make new recipes and really experiement with different flavors!
Worked out today with Jeff and Khrista, I love working out with Jeff, he really pushes a person, which is good, because some days I just don't want to push myself! I wish I could work out with him more, but thems the breaks! OH OH OH, and I forgot to say I did my first EVER "male" push-up.....EVER, never in my entire life have I been able to do one, and I did one the other day, just one, but one is SOOO great!
Anyhoo, I still have 83 more pounds to go, so I will keep up the good work, I wish I could say great work, but losing weight is tough!
Anee
Monday, March 15, 2010
WEIGH DAY...
Starting Weight: (January 4th, 2010)
274.8
Today's Weight:
256
Loss Since Last Week:
-1
Pounds to Go:
82
One pound this week, that seems kind of pathetic, but they do say 1 - 2 pounds a week is the proper way to lose weight, I wish it was more, but a pound is a pound!
I had SUCH a busy weekend, I decided to rip apart my kitchen and re-do my cabinets, so eating was kinda put on the back burner, in fact on Saturday all I had was an Apple for breakfast, a piece of toast for lunch, then soup, garlic bread and salad for supper. After midnight when I was finally done the first coat of stain on the cabinet trim, I was SOOOO hungry, so I grabbed whatever, and whatever included leftover garlic bread and snack mix. So that wasn't the best, but I didn't have many calories throughout the day, which probably wasn't good either, it's bad to eat too little calories too.
Going to varathane some more cabinets today, and make it to the gym later this evening!
Chow.
Anee.
274.8
Today's Weight:
256
Loss Since Last Week:
-1
Pounds to Go:
82
One pound this week, that seems kind of pathetic, but they do say 1 - 2 pounds a week is the proper way to lose weight, I wish it was more, but a pound is a pound!
I had SUCH a busy weekend, I decided to rip apart my kitchen and re-do my cabinets, so eating was kinda put on the back burner, in fact on Saturday all I had was an Apple for breakfast, a piece of toast for lunch, then soup, garlic bread and salad for supper. After midnight when I was finally done the first coat of stain on the cabinet trim, I was SOOOO hungry, so I grabbed whatever, and whatever included leftover garlic bread and snack mix. So that wasn't the best, but I didn't have many calories throughout the day, which probably wasn't good either, it's bad to eat too little calories too.
Going to varathane some more cabinets today, and make it to the gym later this evening!
Chow.
Anee.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Slackin' on the blogs.
Does anyone really care what I am eating, it's getting to be somewhat repetitive, maybe I should change my format a bit, and just write my triumphs and fails, and share some recipes that I find that are delicious every now and again.
I met with Jeff (trainer @ Snap) on Wednesday with my faithful workout partner Khrista, and we got a whole new workout regime, so on Thursday Khrista and I met up to test out the workout, and it sucks...in a good way sucks though. It definately pays to switch up the program, I can tell I am working my muscles in a different way by the way my body is hurting today, the day after is always the worst.
I have been eating pretty good, and my snacking in the evenings has been under control the last couple of days. Although yesterday I promised my daughter I would take her for ice cream, and I got a blizzard for myself, just a small though, I asked for a kids size first, but they don't sell kids sized blizzards...boooo.
I plan on going to workout again today, even though my muscles are yelling at me. No pain no gain, and by gain I mean loss...weight loss.
Days until weigh day: 3 Days
Pounds to dump: 83
Anee
I met with Jeff (trainer @ Snap) on Wednesday with my faithful workout partner Khrista, and we got a whole new workout regime, so on Thursday Khrista and I met up to test out the workout, and it sucks...in a good way sucks though. It definately pays to switch up the program, I can tell I am working my muscles in a different way by the way my body is hurting today, the day after is always the worst.
I have been eating pretty good, and my snacking in the evenings has been under control the last couple of days. Although yesterday I promised my daughter I would take her for ice cream, and I got a blizzard for myself, just a small though, I asked for a kids size first, but they don't sell kids sized blizzards...boooo.
I plan on going to workout again today, even though my muscles are yelling at me. No pain no gain, and by gain I mean loss...weight loss.
Days until weigh day: 3 Days
Pounds to dump: 83
Anee
Monday, March 8, 2010
March 8 - 2010
I don't know why but I just want to SNACK tonight...grrrr....I wish I hated food. Or that I had a ridiculously high metabolism.
I went and worked out tonight, all by myself, and I was sweating pretty good, the hardest part is actually leaving my house to get to the gym, but once I get there it's fine!
Today's Menu
Breakfast
Half a Bagel
185
Lunch
Leftovers
Vegetarian Meatloaf (DELICIOUS..WAY better than regular meatloaf)
Mashed Cauliflower and Potato
Mixed Veggies
500 Calories
Snack
Ritz Crackers
Strawberries
235 Calories
Supper
Taco
Homemade Taco Shells
Yves Mexican Ground Round
290 Calories
Snacks
Popcorn
Apple w. Peanut Butter
Ritz Crackers
Vegetarian Meatloaf
675 Calories
Total Calories: 1885
Maybe I was soooo hungry this evening because I only ate one small Taco and I worked out after supper...at least I didn't go much over my calorie intake, I should be good! I can't wait to drop all this weight!!!!
Chow,
Anee
I went and worked out tonight, all by myself, and I was sweating pretty good, the hardest part is actually leaving my house to get to the gym, but once I get there it's fine!
Today's Menu
Breakfast
Half a Bagel
185
Lunch
Leftovers
Vegetarian Meatloaf (DELICIOUS..WAY better than regular meatloaf)
Mashed Cauliflower and Potato
Mixed Veggies
500 Calories
Snack
Ritz Crackers
Strawberries
235 Calories
Supper
Taco
Homemade Taco Shells
Yves Mexican Ground Round
290 Calories
Snacks
Popcorn
Apple w. Peanut Butter
Ritz Crackers
Vegetarian Meatloaf
675 Calories
Total Calories: 1885
Maybe I was soooo hungry this evening because I only ate one small Taco and I worked out after supper...at least I didn't go much over my calorie intake, I should be good! I can't wait to drop all this weight!!!!
Chow,
Anee
WEIGH DAY...
Starting Weight: (January 4th, 2010)
274.8
Today's Weight:
257
Loss Since Last Week:
-5
Pounds to Go:
83
Well I lost those 5 pounds that I supposedly gained last week, but I think it was mostly fluid or hormones anyway, so I am glad I lost those pounds from last week, but I was hoping for a bit of a higher number this week to make up for it. Oh well, at least I am still losing, I will take every pounds I can get.
In case you didn't notice, I also haven't written on here for a few days, life has just been so darn busy, but all weekend I ate pretty good, I did have a few chips and snacks at a "game night" with friends, but I tried not to go overboard, and one day every so often is not going to kill a person! We are still not eating meat, and I have made some pretty darn good recipes. I am so happy that I have done this experiment, because even if we eventually go back to eating meat, I will have some many great recipes that I can still use, and we probably will never go back to eating meat EVERY day!
Thanks for your support and reading,
Anee
Here are some links to some great vegetarian recipes that I have made...even if you are not a vegetarian, they really are good!
http://www.recipezaar.com/Homemade-Seitan-Barbecue-Bbq-Ribs-Vegan-295097
http://www.recipezaar.com/Cottage-Cheese-Roast-Vegetarian-Meatloaf-88753
http://www.recipezaar.com/Chickpea-Peanut-Stew-83748
274.8
Today's Weight:
257
Loss Since Last Week:
-5
Pounds to Go:
83
Well I lost those 5 pounds that I supposedly gained last week, but I think it was mostly fluid or hormones anyway, so I am glad I lost those pounds from last week, but I was hoping for a bit of a higher number this week to make up for it. Oh well, at least I am still losing, I will take every pounds I can get.
In case you didn't notice, I also haven't written on here for a few days, life has just been so darn busy, but all weekend I ate pretty good, I did have a few chips and snacks at a "game night" with friends, but I tried not to go overboard, and one day every so often is not going to kill a person! We are still not eating meat, and I have made some pretty darn good recipes. I am so happy that I have done this experiment, because even if we eventually go back to eating meat, I will have some many great recipes that I can still use, and we probably will never go back to eating meat EVERY day!
Thanks for your support and reading,
Anee
Here are some links to some great vegetarian recipes that I have made...even if you are not a vegetarian, they really are good!
http://www.recipezaar.com/Homemade-Seitan-Barbecue-Bbq-Ribs-Vegan-295097
http://www.recipezaar.com/Cottage-Cheese-Roast-Vegetarian-Meatloaf-88753
http://www.recipezaar.com/Chickpea-Peanut-Stew-83748
Thursday, March 4, 2010
MARCH 4 - 2010
I must say, NEVER workout RIGHT after you have eaten supper...blah, not good! Today I was rushing to meet Khrista at the gym and I just wolfed down my supper and ran out the door, and boy was that not a good idea, especially doing crunches, makes me feel like throwing up....at least I made it to the gym (that's three days in a row for me)
Today's Menu
Breakfast
Toast w. Jam
145 Calories
Lunch
Homemade Potato/Leek Soup
Garlic Toast
approx. 400 Calories
Snack
Fruit Smoothie
Made w. Frozen Fruit, Half a banana, Rice Milk and Hemp Hearts
Approx. 355 Calories
Supper
Veggie Pita Pizza w. Soy Cheese
Ceasar Salad (no croutons or parmesan)
Approx. 520 Calories
Snack
Popcorn
Black Bean/Corn Dip
Organic Tortilla Chips
Approx. 600 Calories
Total Calories: 2020
So today wasn't the best for eating, I had good meals through the day, it's just my darn evening snacks, I shouldn't have had the bean dip, I should have just said ENOUGH after the popcorn...boooo.
I need to make my goal, and I need to step up something a couple of notches! I would like to reach my goal before 2011.
Anee
Today's Menu
Breakfast
Toast w. Jam
145 Calories
Lunch
Homemade Potato/Leek Soup
Garlic Toast
approx. 400 Calories
Snack
Fruit Smoothie
Made w. Frozen Fruit, Half a banana, Rice Milk and Hemp Hearts
Approx. 355 Calories
Supper
Veggie Pita Pizza w. Soy Cheese
Ceasar Salad (no croutons or parmesan)
Approx. 520 Calories
Snack
Popcorn
Black Bean/Corn Dip
Organic Tortilla Chips
Approx. 600 Calories
Total Calories: 2020
So today wasn't the best for eating, I had good meals through the day, it's just my darn evening snacks, I shouldn't have had the bean dip, I should have just said ENOUGH after the popcorn...boooo.
I need to make my goal, and I need to step up something a couple of notches! I would like to reach my goal before 2011.
Anee
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Ouchie...
I sit here thinking about how BAD my legs are ACHING, that's thanks to JEFF today, he worked me out so hard today I had sweat dripping into my EYEBALLS....definately a good workout. And this vegan thing isn't so bad, I made two suppers in a row that were actually delish.
Today's Menu
Breakfast
Toast w. Peanut Butter
165 Calories
Lunch
Leftover Seitan Ribs
Potatos w. Carrots/Mushroom
580 Calories
Snack
Homemade Potato/Leek Soup
125 Calories
Supper
Non-Meat Taco Casserole
Cucumber Salad
Approx 425 Calories
Snack
Popcorn
Apple
Peanut Butter
460 Calories
Total Calories: 1755
Today was a great day, two suppers in a row that were Vegan and delish, so I am feeling great and encouraged!
Chow,
Anee
Today's Menu
Breakfast
Toast w. Peanut Butter
165 Calories
Lunch
Leftover Seitan Ribs
Potatos w. Carrots/Mushroom
580 Calories
Snack
Homemade Potato/Leek Soup
125 Calories
Supper
Non-Meat Taco Casserole
Cucumber Salad
Approx 425 Calories
Snack
Popcorn
Apple
Peanut Butter
460 Calories
Total Calories: 1755
Today was a great day, two suppers in a row that were Vegan and delish, so I am feeling great and encouraged!
Chow,
Anee
YESTERDAY's BLOG...
So I took a trip to Nutters today (I even walked there for some extra exercise) and I found some great vegetarian finds, and I tried a new recipe today to make Seitan "Ribs" and they were really great! So maybe I CAN do this Vegetarian thing, I am not missing meat YET, and I feel good!
Today's Menu
Breakfast
Toast w. Natural Peanut Butter
Grapes
175 Calories
Lunch
Cucumber Sandwich on Whole Wheat Toast
260 Calories
Snack
Low Salt Veggie Thins
90 Calories
Supper
Seitan "Ribs"
Steamed Asparagus
Oven Baked Potatoes/Carrots/Mushrooms
770 Calories
Snack
Popcorn
Rice Cake
350 Calories
Total Calories: 1645
I had a great eating day today, it definately helps when you have no crappy food anywhere in the house. I also went to the gym ALL BY MYSELF today, and I sweat up a storm, so that makes me even more happy!!!!!
Bye
Anee
Today's Menu
Breakfast
Toast w. Natural Peanut Butter
Grapes
175 Calories
Lunch
Cucumber Sandwich on Whole Wheat Toast
260 Calories
Snack
Low Salt Veggie Thins
90 Calories
Supper
Seitan "Ribs"
Steamed Asparagus
Oven Baked Potatoes/Carrots/Mushrooms
770 Calories
Snack
Popcorn
Rice Cake
350 Calories
Total Calories: 1645
I had a great eating day today, it definately helps when you have no crappy food anywhere in the house. I also went to the gym ALL BY MYSELF today, and I sweat up a storm, so that makes me even more happy!!!!!
Bye
Anee
Monday, March 1, 2010
NO MEAT...
So today was day one of no meat, and to go fully vegetarian (with no dairy)is TOUGH. ESPECIALLY being in a smaller center in ALBERTA (meat central)...there is just a lack of products and food that is essential for vegetarians. I am learning though, and I know it will be healthy! Let's so how long I can last.
Today's Menu
Breakfast
Toast w. Jam
145 Calories
Lunch
Meatless "Chicken" Burger
Bun
Ketchup
Mixed Fruit
540 Calories
Supper
Knefla
Grand Parisian Salad
875 Calories
Snack
Half Bag of Popcorn
Crackers
225 Calories
Total Calories: 1785
Until Tomorrow,
Anee
Today's Menu
Breakfast
Toast w. Jam
145 Calories
Lunch
Meatless "Chicken" Burger
Bun
Ketchup
Mixed Fruit
540 Calories
Supper
Knefla
Grand Parisian Salad
875 Calories
Snack
Half Bag of Popcorn
Crackers
225 Calories
Total Calories: 1785
Until Tomorrow,
Anee
WEIGH DAY...
Starting Weight: (January 4th, 2010)
274.8
Today's Weight:
262
Loss Since Last Week:
+5
Pounds to Go:
88
PLUS FIVE POUNDS, I just don't understand how that could be?!?!? I know I had the flu last week and lost alot of fluid, and I haven't eaten the GREATEST this weekend, but I did NOT physically eat enough calories to gain that much....AHHHHHHHH, SOOO FRUSTRATING!
Well moving on, I will NOT let the scale ruin my motivation, I will not "fall off the wagon" because of it. In fact TODAY is March 1st and today we no longer eat meat or dairy....so I am confident that this new lifestyle will kick up my weightloss and hopefully next week I can make up for what I did NOT do this week!
Thanks for your support and reading,
Anee
274.8
Today's Weight:
262
Loss Since Last Week:
+5
Pounds to Go:
88
PLUS FIVE POUNDS, I just don't understand how that could be?!?!? I know I had the flu last week and lost alot of fluid, and I haven't eaten the GREATEST this weekend, but I did NOT physically eat enough calories to gain that much....AHHHHHHHH, SOOO FRUSTRATING!
Well moving on, I will NOT let the scale ruin my motivation, I will not "fall off the wagon" because of it. In fact TODAY is March 1st and today we no longer eat meat or dairy....so I am confident that this new lifestyle will kick up my weightloss and hopefully next week I can make up for what I did NOT do this week!
Thanks for your support and reading,
Anee
Mini Holiday...
So in case you haven't notice, i took the weekend off from blogging! I didn't do GREAT with my eating, but it wasn't REALLY bad either. I had pretty good meals, although at supper at Lee's grandparents I had TWO large pieces of WHITE bread...*gasp*, but only one bowl of hearty soup. In the evening's I had nacho's and cheese...and on Sunday I had my "last meal", as March 1st is vegetarianism for us....we chose to go out with a bang, and had our last meal at "Five Guys, Burgers and Fries"....and I had Coke with my meal...booo. But it's my LAST meal, I had to do something bad...lol.
Tomorrow is a new day, a new week, a new lifestyle and WEIGH DAY! I am not looking forward to tomorrow as I am pretty sure my numbers aren't going to be good, seeing as how last week I had the flu and had a large loss number, I am assuming I will have gained due to getting back the fluids I lost and the not very great eating this weekend. It's all just a small hiccup in my masterplan though, and I am not discouraged, so I hope you all are not either!
P.S. YAY FOR CANADA's golds at the Olympics!!! (especially Hockey)
Go CANADA,
Anee
Tomorrow is a new day, a new week, a new lifestyle and WEIGH DAY! I am not looking forward to tomorrow as I am pretty sure my numbers aren't going to be good, seeing as how last week I had the flu and had a large loss number, I am assuming I will have gained due to getting back the fluids I lost and the not very great eating this weekend. It's all just a small hiccup in my masterplan though, and I am not discouraged, so I hope you all are not either!
P.S. YAY FOR CANADA's golds at the Olympics!!! (especially Hockey)
Go CANADA,
Anee
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