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!