The Mister Has Returned...

Well my husband is finally back home, and I have a little bit more time to blog again. This last week has been pretty crazy without his help around here. Now life can resume as normal, and I can finally relax a LITTLE!

I did the kettlebell thing on Monday again...I had to do 100 Kettlebell Snatch's per arm with a 20lb weight...I did them in 14:50, so that's a time to beat for the next time I get put through that tortue! If you want to find out what the Kettlebell Snatch looks like, just check it out on www.youtube.com

I am trying to take little steps to being more active as well in my everyday life, like today I was at the library, and instead of taking the elevator, which I normally do, I took the stairs, and I felt good about that!! Baby steps...lol.

Anyhoo...today's menu...

9:00am
Toast w. Margarine..........................150 Cal
Pickled egg..................................70 Cal

12:00pm
1 Bowl Cream of Potato Soup w. Crackers.....350 Cal

3:00pm
Crackers....................................100 Cal
Cheese......................................180 Cal
Iced Tea....................................100 Cal

5:00pm
Taco Salad w. Soy Meat......................550 Cal

8:30pm
Pickled Egg..................................70 Cal

9:30pm
Tortilla Chips..............................230 Cal
Salsa........................................20 Cal

Total Calories.............................1820 Cal

Kettlebells are my BESTFRIEND....

Kettlebells and I have a love/hate relationship I love that they are helping my drop the pounds, but MAN do they suck...lol. Check out this video that our local news did on Kettlebells, and you can see the torture that I endure and my torturer being interviewed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvtEkLe5VJU

So I had another TOUGH session with Shane today, I am so glad I have a weekend to recover from it, however the husband is still gone, so I will have a full weekend alone with the kids and dog...so it won't allow me that much recovery time I suppose.

Also if I make a recipe that is DELISH, I thought I would include a link for it in case you feel like trying something new!

Today's Menu...

9:00am
English Muffin............................160 Cal
Margarine..................................70 Cal

12:00pm
Leftover Vegetable Lasagna................350 Cal
Leftover Japanese Cabbage Salad...........250 Cal

1:00pm
½ Apple....................................35 Cal

3:00pm
Pretzels..................................200 Cal
Ranch Dressing.............................60 Cal

5:30pm
Vegetarian Meatloaf.......................287 Cal
(http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/Cottage-Cheese-Roast-Vegetarian-Meatloaf-88753)
Mashed Potato/Cauliflower..................90 Cal
Mixed Veggies..............................40 Cal

7:30pm
Bear Paw Cookie...........................210 Cal

8:30pm
Pretzels..................................200 Cal
Ranch Dressing.............................70 Cal

9:30
Japanese Salad............................200 Cal
Iced Tea..................................100 Cal

Total Calories...........................2322 Cal

Happy Weekend.
Anee

Rain Rain

Nothing exciting to tell today, was a wonderful rainy day, love those!

Here's the menu...

9:00am
Cinnamon and Raisin Bagel................190
Margarine.................................70
Half a banana.............................50

12:00pm
Homemade Japanese Cabbage Salad..........550
(includes, cabbage, mushrooms, bean sprouts, chow mein, ichy ban, almonds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, green onions)

1:00pm
Ice Tea..................................100

5:30pm
Vegetarian Lasagna.......................420
Japanese Salad...........................250
Freezie...................................50

9:00pm
Tortilla Chips...........................260
Cheese...................................180

Total Calories..........................2120

All Alone with two kids and a dog.

Well my husband has left me for the week to enjoy some music in Maryland with a bunch of friends...now I haven't decided if that's going to help or hinder my good eating, but I do know that without him here I am burning WAY more calories by chasing my kids around by my lonesome. It's definately harder to pick healthier options though when you are rushed, like tonight my 5 year old had T-Ball, so I am doing the one man show to try and get both kids get fed, then the older one ready for ball, and of course the dog fed and taken out as well. So Burritos for supper, but I have learned that it's not ALWAYS about exactly WHAT you eat, but the portion size, because no one can be perfect 100% of the time.

I also had another tortue session with Shane, and boy do I love kettlebells (sarcasm), although maybe I should love them more because they are helping me to dump the plump...HELLO 4 POUND WEIGHT LOSS this last week!!! It's all worth it, and I really enjoy the workout...once it's finished! Now after a very full day, I am relaxing on the couch...well deserved! Here's my menu...

8:30am
1 Whole Wheat English Muffin......160 Cal
Margarine..........................70 Cal

9:30am
Hard Boiled Egg...................70 Cal

12:00pm
1 Piece Garden Veggie Pizza......210 Cal
Baked Potato w. Margarine........300 Cal
Mixed Veggies.....................60 Cal

3:00pm
Hard Boiled Egg...................70 Cal
20 Swiss Cheese Crackers.........180 Cal

5:00pm
Bean and Cheese Burrito..........360 Cal
Cooked Carrots....................30 Cal

9:00pm
Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips....300 Cal
Cheese...........................190 Cal
Iced Tea.........................120 Cal

Total Calories..................2120 Cal

I love losing weight!

I am feeling so pumped up by my ALMOST 4 pound weight loss this last week, and I can't wait to lose more! P.S. I have only 7 more pounds to lose before I reach the weight I was when I went on my honeymoon! So that's my next mini goal!

Here's today's menu...

10:00am
1 Piece Rye Toast w. Margarine.......................90 Cal
1 Section Orange.....................................10 Cal

1:30pm
3 Pieces of Garden Veggie Pizza.....................625 Cal
(I estimated the calories on this one, based on the calorie count website for a similiar pizza)

6:00pm
1 Bowl Homemade Potato/Leek/Carrot/Bean Soup........380 Cal
1 Piece of Homemade Brushetta.......................170 Cal

8:00pm
20 Swiss Cheese Crackers............................180 Cal

8:45pm
2 Hard Boiled Eggs..................................140 Cal

10:20pm
Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips.......................230 Cal
Cheese..............................................110 Cal

Total Calories.....................................1935 Cal

WEIGH DAY...

It's amazing what a little diet and exercise will do....WOO WOO.

Here's this weeks numbers...

Starting Weight: (January 4th, 2010)
274.8

Today's Weight:
251.6

Pounds Lost since last week:
3.9

Pounds to Go:
76.6

Pounds Lost Total:
23.2

Gardening Day...

Well I did alot of gardening this weekend, I spent the entire day today in my yard, was out there until the sun went down...LITERALLY! I was doing alot of digging and shoveling, so that must count as physical labour. Because of the holiday there was no tortue session with Shane, and I think my calves were very thankful for that because they are STILL hurting me!

I forgot to type up my food journal from yesterday...and I wrote it all down in a notebook, but to be truthful my dog ate it...no seriously, my dog got a hold of the journal and chewed it to bits....so I can't exactly remember what I ate yesterday, but I know I came in around 1900 calories for the day.

But for today's food....

9:00AM
1 Piece of Rye Toast w. Margarine................90 Cal
1 Hard Boiled egg................................70 Cal

12:00PM
1/2 Cup Basmati Rice............................150 Cal
5 Meatless Meatballs............................200 Cal
Cucumber Salad...................................40 Cal
Baked Zucchini...................................20 Cal

4:00PM
1 Apple..........................................70 Cal

5:45PM
1 PC Thin Bun...................................180 Cal
1 Meatless Burger Patty.........................290 Cal
1 Tbsp Ketchup...................................30 Cal
1/2 Tbsp Mustard..................................0 Cal
Slice Onion.......................................4 Cal
Cheese Slice.....................................30 Cal
Grilled Zucchini w. Olive Oil....................65 Cal
1 Baked Potato w. Margarine.....................340 Cal

10:30PM
Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips...................230 Cal
Cheese..........................................190 Cal

Total Calories.................................1999 Cal