EP - responding to Laura's great post :)

So - this is in response to Laura's post.

I am sooooooooo with you on the whole binging thing. My excuse was that I was sick so that I could just eat WHATEVER. And now I've gained everything back and then some? (I haven't even GONE on the scale - I'm too scared...lol) so - I am going to agree with you that it has everything to do with what you eat - and NOT the work out.

SO - my goal this week is not cardio - it is going to be all about eating RIGHT. And eating well. I am also going to start WEIGHTS this week!

I am seriously seriously seriously at a plateau point - I have been this weight for almost a year!!!!! Can you believe it?! Almost - not quite. In November or so it'll be a year - BUT STILL!!! So I have decided to eat WELL and also to add WEIGHTS. So. Wish me luck. I am seriously going to need it. I need all the self-discipline I have and just DO IT.

That's going to be my motto this half of the year - JUST DO IT. BECAUSE YOU KNOW YOU CAN.

Thanks for your post Laura. It was refreshing. And Maggie - you're doing AWESOME. We are both so proud of you!!!!

Hugs,
E

LD •Day 22• Monday August 31, 2009

Well Eujean do not feel bad! I gained back all my weight except for one pound! I am P*#@%ed!!

I mean really... I still was working out :( I am so so sad.

Eujean you are so RIGHT that it's all about what you eat and exercise is just a small part of the big picture. No more bingeing for me. I really did enjoy myself for the most part, but I would rather be thin. I did not like how I felt after a big dinner though, it was almost painful and a little gross! So it's back to the grind for me! I am more determined than ever to get this weight off now!

I am glad you are feeling much better Eujean and Maggie you are doing awesome, even if you did not get to your workout today, sometimes your body just needs a rest. Don't beat yourself up about it.

My new motto: Tomorrow is a new day!! Here's to tomorrow... LOL :)

* My tummy is a little sore today so I did not eat much.

Today: 157 Nooooooo! (I am only weighing myself once a week, on Mondays)
My Height: 5'8"
Goal: To weigh 135-140

Workout: 4 mile run

Calories Burnt: 479

Total Daily Calories Allowed: 1,121

~My Food Log~

Breakfast:
• 2 cups of coffee, black (2)

Lunch:

• Small Chicken Caesar Salad (250)

Dinner:
• Chipotle Naked Burrito (600)

Snack:
• None

Water:
• Lots

Total Calories: 850 (271 under)

EP - Monday August 31, 2009

Well - I am still sick - can you believe it?! But I am feeling muuuuuuuuuuuch better. I still have a runny nose and I'm still coughing - so I'm not 100% but I am going to try starting tomorrow to go work out - wake up early - and eat well :)

I'm back on the bandwagon tomorrow ladies! And honestly - I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers,
E

p.s. I have gained eeeeverything back - I'm 146 something I'm sure....oh well.

LD •Day 20 & 21•

Ditto Maggie! I love Fall too! it's my favorite time of year:) You are doing awesome by the way.

I wish I could say the same! I am just going to write this week off. I am super scared to get on the scale tomorrow I would not be surprised if I have gained back all my weight!! I was very spoiled this year, we ended up going out to dinner with friends both Saturday and Sunday night. I am positive I went WAY over my calories both days. Oh well as of tomorrow I am back on track, the party is over :)

Laura

MM - August 30, 2009

Whew! Where did the summer go??? Oh well, I absolutely LOVE autumn. It's my favourite season. I love the apples, pumpkins, Halloween, crunching leaves, crisp air, and almost-Christmas! The fall is also the best time to run outside. I love the fresh air in the morning when I run.

So this weekend went really well. I stayed pretty well on program and even went to the gym on Friday night for a serious cardio session! Yay me!

Today: 209 lbs

Water: 4L

8am - almond yogurt w/ flax & bananas
1pm - turkey wrap
4pm - 1 oz cheese & almonds
7pm - slice o' pizza

Oh! I forgot to add that I had a bit of a cheat today. I've been feeling like I want to treat myself to my old favourite - Diet Dr. Pepper. I've got to say that it wasn't as good as I expected it to be. Quite disappointing. Definitely not worth it.

LD •Day 19• Friday August 28, 2009

Today: 153 (I am only weighing myself once a week, on Mondays)
My Height: 5'8"
Goal: To weigh 135-140

Workout: 3 mile run

Calories Burnt: 359

Total Daily Calories Allowed: 1,102

(My daily caloric intake has gone down because I lost some weight)

~My Food Log~

Breakfast:
• 2 cups of coffee, black (2)

• Egg white omelet w/ roasted potatoes (590)

Lunch:

• None

Dinner:
• Buffalo Chicken Salad (321)

Snack:
• 3 Red Vines (105)

Water:
• Lots

Total Calories: 1,018 (84 under)

LD •Day 18• Thursday August 27, 2009

Today I didn't even count my calories :) But I did work out, I walked on the treadmill and burnt 380 calories :)

Thank for the Birthday wishes girls :D

Laura

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAURA!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LAURA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are doing amazing and I know lots of women find you inspiring! You are such a happy person - optimistic - creative and just plain nice!!! :) It's not easy to find all those qualities and today we celebrate YOU!!!!

Happy Birthday Laura!!!! Big hugs your way from the workoutDivas!!!!

Hugs,
Eujean

LD •Day 17• Wednesday August 26, 2009

Alrighty then! I think it would be easy to say that I am struggling this week with my food! Ya think??? I am WAY over today and have no excuse for it at all. To make matters worse tomorrow or today the 27th is my birthday and I was going to enjoy myself today and not even count calories. Hmmmmm well.... Next week is a new week! At least I am exercising! :D Eujean man I hope you are back to 100% soon! and Maggie you are amazing! You go girl :)

Today: 153 (I am only weighing myself once a week, on Mondays)
My Height: 5'8"
Goal: To weigh 135-140

Workout: 4 mile run

Calories Burnt: 478

Total Daily Calories Allowed: 1,102

(My daily caloric intake has gone down because I lost some weight)

~My Food Log~

Breakfast:
• 2 cups of coffee, black (2)

• 1 cup of fiber cereal 1/2 cup of milk (240)

Lunch:

• 3 Chipotle Chicken tacos (550)

Dinner:
• 1 piece of fried chicken, baked potato w/ cheese, caesar salad, and a dinner roll!!! (BAD) (872)

Snack:
• None

Water:
• Lots

Total Calories: 1,662 (560 over)

MM - Aug 26, 2009

This week's been great. My tummy's still been quite upset. To be frank, it may be PMS. I kind of forget what that's like since becoming pregnant last April. My training's going well. I'm walking and running, but I'd like to get to the gym. Work's been crazy lately.

Anyway, all of this to say that I'm taking it easy tonight. Probably going to bed soon.

Weight: 211

Water: 4 L

8am - almond yogurt, blueberries
12pm - turkey wrap, veggies
1pm - pear and 1 oz cheese
7pm - taco and crisp bread pizza {both small - I couldn't decide what I wanted for dinner}

LD •Day 16• Tuesday August 25, 2009

I am way over my calories today! Eaaakkk I am not going to fret, I will just do better tomorrow. :)

Today: 153 (I am only weighing myself once a week, on Mondays)
My Height: 5'8"
Goal: To weigh 135-140

Workout: 1 hour walking fast on the treadmill (i'm so sore, again)

Calories Burnt: 358

Total Daily Calories Allowed: 1,102

(My daily caloric intake has gone down because I lost some weight)

~My Food Log~

Breakfast:
• 2 cups of coffee, black (2)

• 1/2 bagel w/cream cheese (181)

Lunch:

• 3 Chicken tacos (645)

Dinner:
• Chicken artichoke pizza (364)

Snack:
•1 peanut butter cookie (95)

Water:
• Lots

Total Calories: 1,287 (185 over)

EP - Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Okay - so I am still sick with a wicked cold - but I am starting to actually feel better today. I am sorry to share the gruesome details but I hacked up a lot of gunk today so I feel like I can breath again! My little one on the other hand is siiiiick. She is probably feeling like how I felt on Sunday.

So - I have obviously not worked out this week so far - and I have been trying to eat lots to keep my energy up - and I have surprisingly only gained about .5 lb - I am 145 lbs today. I am surprised.

I can feel my energy moving up - and I know by the end of this week (maybe Saturday?) I should be up and up. That is my prediction :)

Hope you're all healthy and well!!!

Cheers,
E

LD •Day 15• Monday August 24, 2009

I am devastated!! I am up 2 pounds today!! Noooooooo! I am just going to keep with it, and not get too down on myself. What I think is going on is that I am not eating enough calories and my body has gone into starvation mode. So I am up to 1,100 calories a day and we will see what happens. Wish me luck :)

Today: 153 (I am only weighing myself once a week, on Mondays)
My Height: 5'8"
Goal: To weigh 135-140

Workout: 4 mile run & Muscle Mix Class

Calories Burnt: 478 on run

Total Daily Calories Allowed: 1,102

(My daily caloric intake has gone down because I lost some weight)

~My Food Log~

Breakfast:
• 2 cups of coffee, black (2)

• 1 tlbs. Peanut butter

Lunch:

• Big green salad (500)

Dinner:
• Huevos Rancheros (514)

Snack:
• none

Water:
• Lots

Total Calories: 1,111 (9 over)

LD •Day 14• Sunday August 23, 2009

Tomorrow is weigh in day and I am a little scared! Things have been going to good for me, as far as weight loss. What I am trying to say is that I never loose weight, I always maintain. I hope I am down tomorrow! Thing positive, think positive!! :D

Today: 151 (I am only weighing myself once a week, on Mondays)
My Height: 5'8"
Goal: To weigh 135-140

Workout: 2 mile run

Calories Burnt: 240

Total Daily Calories Allowed: 1,089

(My daily caloric intake has gone down because I lost some weight)

~My Food Log~

Breakfast:
• 2 cups of coffee, black (2)

Lunch:

• Spicy Pickle Panini, Gobbler (600)

Dinner:
• Pasta with Spinach, White Beans & Chicken Sausage (300)

Snack:
• 1/3 Chocolate bar (110)

Water:
• Lots

Total Calories: 1,012 (76 calories under)

THINKING ORANGE

So...my big announcement. It's probably only big to me - it's personal.

I decided to...

RUN {or walk or jog or a combination of the 3} the

ING MIAMI HALF-MARATHON ON JANUARY 31, 2010!!!

It's 5 months away, so I've got tons of time to train, and increase my fitness and endurance.

I'm officially "IN TRAINING"

It's the perfect 1/2 marathon for me because it's a year to the day when I was still in the hospital, unable to walk because of my nerve injury.

I'm very excited!

MM - Aug 22-23, 2009

Hey ladies! I've been feeling great lately. I'm down 17 lbs now since Aug 7th - pretty darn good if I do say so myself. Nothing is more motivating than success! The weight loss program I'm on is fab. I'm eating normal, homemade foods in appropriate portions. Sometimes I feel like it's even too much food, but I'm weighing and measuring all my food so I make sure I'm making the correct amount.

Sat Weight: 211.8

Sat H2O: 4 L

11am - whole wheat Eng muffin w/ natural PB & 1/2 apple {from the Farmer's Market - YUM!} & 10 almonds
{NO LUNCH - too busy!}
8pm - 3 Wasa crackers w/ mango salsa
8:30pm - 5 mini veggie spring rolls w/ roasted garlic plum sauce

Sun Weight: 210.6

Sun H2O:

8am - almond power yogurt w/ blueberries
1:30 pm - 1/2 whole wheat pita w/ fresh hummus
2pm - 2 tacos {made with Yves soy ground round} w/ mango salsa, low-fat mozza & salad

EP - I am SO sick!!! :(

I am officially SOOOOOOOOO SICK!!!!!!!!!!! I felt something coming on around Thursday - but I thought I could fight it off. But no. Yesterday just did it. My body is aching everywhere - I have sinus infection - throat infection that's going into my lungs - and I think I have a slight fever. Looooovely. I know. So it looks like this week is going to be YET another write-off week. I usually take a full week to recover from being this sick. I think it'll still get worse before it gets better. Sadness!!! :( But I did work out yesterday - I ran for 30 minutes and burned 365 calories.

So hopefully I recover quickly. But until then - again - I am going to be kind of MIA.

Good luck ladies! You're both doing amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers,
E

LD •Day 13• Saturday August 22, 2009

Today: 151 (I am only weighing myself once a week, on Mondays)
My Height: 5'8"
Goal: To weigh 135-140

Workout: No workout for me today. :)

Total Daily Calories Allowed: 1,089

(My daily caloric intake has gone down because I lost some weight)

~My Food Log~

Breakfast:
• 2 cups of coffee, black (2)
• Oatmeal with nuts (240)

Lunch:
• Big green salad (448)

Dinner:
• Bag of popcorn (240)

• 1/2 cup of raspberries (32)

Snack:
• 1/3 Chocolate bar (110)

Water:
• Lots

Total Calories: 1,072 (16 calories under)

LD •Day 12• Friday August 21, 2009

Today: 151 (I am only weighing myself once a week, on Mondays)
My Height: 5'8"
Goal: To weigh 135-140

Workout: 6 mile run Woohoo!

(calories burnt: 718)

Total Daily Calories Allowed: 1,089

(My daily caloric intake has gone down because I lost some weight)

~My Food Log~

Breakfast:
• 2 cups of coffee, black (2)
• Dried fruit (68)

• 1 Tlb. Peanut butter (94)

Lunch:
• Chicken lettuce wraps (240)

• Egg drop soup (73)

Dinner:
• Chicken noodle bowl (420)

• Egg drop soup (73)

• Steamed vegetables (46)

Snack:
• None

Water:
• Lots


Total Calories: 1,017 (71 Calories under)

EP - Friday, August 21, 2009

So my little one is still sick. Had a bad eating day yesterday - probably ate about 1600 calories - those calories were filled with pizza, caesar salad and skinny cows (yes, there's an "s" at the end of that) - but i honestly had my daughter attached to my hips so cooking was not really an option.

Today my arms are paying the price. She's still sick today but I think I will be able to squeeze in a good run tomorrow. My sweet mom is coming over today and bringing us over some food and some special yummy goodness for my little pumpkin :)

Sometimes we have these little unexpected bumps in our lives - but that's okay - we just keep going. I will try to eat healthier today.

Remember - weight loss is 80% of what you eat and only 20% of working out.

Cheers!!!
E

MM - August 20, 2009

Feeling better today! I was super busy @ work today - too busy to snack or even think about food. I didn't make it to the gym today - so tired. But I went to bellydance class tonight despite the tornado warning and the violent storms!

Weight: 213.8

Water: 4 L

7am - chocolate almond yogurt
1pm - 10 almonds
1:30pm - chicken wrap, salad
4pm - veggies: cucs, celery & red peppers
9:30pm - small handful of soy nuts, 10 almonds, 1 oz. cheese

LD •Day 11• Thursday August 20, 2009

Today I started my training for my 1/2 marathon that I am running in September. Tomorrow I have to run 6 miles! Ugh It is going to be hard but I am going to give it my best. :D

Today: 151 (I am only weighing myself once a week, on Mondays)
My Height: 5'8"
Goal: To weigh 135-140

Workout: 4 mile run

(calories burnt: 478)

Total Daily Calories Allowed: 1,089

(My daily caloric intake has gone down because I lost some weight)

~My Food Log~

Breakfast:
• 2 cups of coffee, black (2)
• Banana (105)

Lunch:
• Big Green Salad with cottage cheese & tuna salad (448)

Dinner:
• Turkey Taco salad (485)

Snack:
• None

Water:
• Lots


Total Calories: 1,023 (66 Calories under)

EP - Thursday August 20, 2009

So my daughter is still really sick and yesterday was such a whirlwind with her sudden sickness - so today - my work out will be cleaning the house and tidying it up. :) My sweet husband went to the grocery store at 7 am today and got me some pre-made food - because unless my little one is sleeping - I am right next to her 24/7 - I don't leave her side - so making food is going to be ummmm - a little difficult. SO - I don't know how my diet will be today or tomorrow - and honestly all I care is about getting her healthy asap! So - good luck ladies. Looks like this last half of the week will be a write-off for me.

You're both doing AWESOME btw!!!! :)

Cheers,
E

MM - August 19, 2009

I think I have mild food poisoning. I feel so mucky right now. It happened two nights ago too when I ate chicken breast, but I didn't think much of it. Now I had another chicken breast for dinner tonight and I have the exact same symptoms. I'm throwing out that chicken immediately. Boo...

I apologize for my absence. Life has been crazy busy {but whose isn't?}, and I just haven't had much computer time. I've been diligently and successfully following my diet, but I haven't been working out per se. I'd like to go tomorrow morning. I'd planned to go tonight, but I can't because of my tummy trouble.

Weight: Down 3 more lbs - total of 13 lbs so far. Ok. Forget the pussy-footing around. I'm 216. There. It's officially out there, gals!

Water: 5 Litres

7am - Berry power yogurt
11am - 1 oz cheese & apple
1:30pm - brown rice veggie california rolls
7pm - grilled chicken goat cheese pita pizza {the suspect in my alleged food poisoning} & 10 almonds & 1 oz. cheese & mixed greens w/ balsamic vinegrette

LD •Day 10• Wednesday August 19, 2009

I am really missing my runs! Taking 2 days off is a little frustrating for me because of my soreness! I am going to run in the morning! I have to. :) I am also starting my training tomorrow for a 1/2 marathon that I am running in September with some old High School friends! Yay, I am excited. We miss you Maggie :) Your doing awesome Eujean, I hope your little one feels better soon!

Today: 151 (I am only weighing myself once a week, on Mondays)
My Height: 5'8"
Goal: To weigh 135-140

Workout: None, I'm still soooo sore!

Total Daily Calories Allowed: 1,089
(My daily caloric intake has gone down because I lost some weight)

~My Food Log~

Breakfast:
• 2 cups of coffee, black (2)
• Banana (105)

Lunch:
• Yogurt Smoothie (140)

• Bean & Cheese Burrito (260)

Dinner:
• Cheese Raviolis (320)

• 1/2 Chicken Breast Grilled (71)

• Red Sauce (80)

• Parmesan Cheese 1 Tbls. (22)

• Steamed Broccoli (31)

Snack:
• 2 Starburst Candy Chews (41)

Water:
• Lots


Total Calories: 1,072 (17 Calories under)

EP - Wednesday August 19, 2009

*sigh* I had quite the day today with my daughter who is super sick. We went to the ER etc. because she was so sick. I am back - and obviously I didn't get a chance to work out - and I am not going to work out tomorrow and depending on her recovery - I am honestly just putting my work out etc. aside this week - I am just going to focus on her and making sure she gets better quickly.

Had a super late girls night yesterday so I didn't wake up early today - and I am SO tired from the long run on Monday still! Today I work out this evening - and I go to sleep early!!!!

Today: 144.6 lbs

Workout:

Breakfast:
-caf-lib
(20 cals)

Lunch:
-1/4 cup rice
-miso soup
-1 cup blueberries
-2 pieces of rice toast
(363 cals)

Dinner:
-2 pieces of rice toast
- Mediterranean Chicken Salad
-french fries

Snack:

Calories:1089 calories

LD •Day 9• Tuesday August 18, 2009

Today: 151 (I am only weighing myself once a week, on Mondays)
My Height: 5'8"
Goal: To weigh 135-140

Workout: None, I'm soooo sore!

Total Daily Calories Allowed: 1,089
(My daily caloric intake has gone down because I lost some weight)

~My Food Log~

Breakfast:
• 2 cups of coffee, black (2)
• Banana (105)

Lunch:
• Yogurt Smoothie (140)

• 1/2 of a Peanut Butter & Honey Sandwich (302)

Dinner:
• Mediterranean Salad w/Chicken (420)

Snack:
• 3 Iced Animal Cookies (60)

Water:
• Lots


Total Calories: 1,030 (59 Calories under)

EP - Tuesday August 18, 2009

Okay - I am in so much PAAAAIN. I hate running outside - and I hate running outside in the HUMIDITY - but the worst is the after effects of running outside after NOT having run outside in a ba-gillion years. So today - my legs are in pain. That meant cutting some of the work out time down and not working out as hard. You'll see the reflection in my work out.

I totally ate too much "good" stuff this last week due to a wedding and going away - so hopefully this week I'll do better. I am going to try to cut out an "exception" day because of the overload of calories I had last week. That's my hope at least.

Today: 145.6 lbs

Workout: woke up at 6 a.m. and worked out @ the gym for 40 minutes - burned 400 calories (I'm in pain....)

Breakfast:
-2 cups of blueberries
(166 cals)

Lunch:
-2 chicken fajitas
-caf-lib
-1/2 cup blueberries
(336 calories)

Dinner:
-2 chicken fajitas
-corn
(383)

Snacks:

Total Calories: 885 calories

EP - Monday August 17, 2009

Today my husband and I are enjoying the day @ his parents place by the Lake. It is so beautiful here but INCREDIBLY humid. We went for a nice run today - combined with brisk walking. We also went blueberry picking - so we did a loooot of sweating today - but I am not sure how many calories we burned. P.S. I hate running outside...lol...but you gotta do what you gotta do :)

Today: I am not sure - I have no scale where I am.

Workout: Went for a run with my husband - 1 hour - 3km.

Water:

Breakfast:
none

Lunch:
-2 Tilapia's
-steamed broccoli
-piece of cream cheese bar
-6 pieces of smarties
-1 glass of OJ
-1 cup blueberries

Dinner:
-BBQ chicken breast
-1/3 cup potato salad
-salad
-1 corn on the cob
-cream cheese bar

Snack:

Calories: 1200 calories

LD •Day 8• Monday August 17, 2009

Today is weigh in day~ Yay I am down 4 more pounds!!! Wooohoo! I am so excited :D

7 total pounds so far!

Today: 152 (I am only weighing myself once a week, on Mondays)

My Height: 5'8"
Goal: To weigh 135-140

Workout: Ran 2 miles & Muscle Mix class, 1 hour of intense cardio and weight lifting!

Calories Burned: 239 (for my run) I have no clue how many calories I burnt in Muscle Mix.

Total Daily Calories Allowed: 1,089

(My daily caloric intake has

gone down because I lost some weight)

~My Food Log~

Breakfast:
• 2 cups of coffee, black (2)

• 1/2 of a granola bar (180)

• Apple (95)

Lunch:

• Sushi Shrimp Spicy roll (233)

Dinner:

• 1 1/2 pieces of Chicken Artichoke Pizza (480)

• Kiwi (108)

Snack:

• None

Water:

• Lots

Total Calories: 1,096 (7 calories over)

EP- Sunday August 16, 2009

Okay - I had a TERRIBLE weekend!!! TERRIBLE! Don't follow my example!!! LOL! But I am still happy to say that I think that this was a successful week. I just didn't eat very well yesterday (wedding) and today (we had a special guest) and quite frankly - I was on a roll from Friday night's movie night. BUT. I am still happy about my working out. I have been pretty religious about it.

This is a new week coming up and I am excited to be back up early in the morning and working at the food again. I am visiting out of town right now - so I have no gym tomorrow and I am HOPING I am able to stick with my normal caloric intake...wish me luck :)

Today: 145.6 lbs (water retention......water retention....)

Workout: I don't work out on Sundays :)

Water: 2L

Food Log:
(My Daily Calorie Budget is 1100 calories)

Breakfast:
didn't have time!

Lunch:
didn't have time again!

Dinner:
-ribs
-steamed broccoli
-sauteed zucchini and onions

Snack:
-chips! (eeeek!)
-cream cheese bar (triple eeeek!!!!)

Calorie Totals: 1850 calories (oh....my.....word......)

LD •Day 7• Sunday August 16, 2009

Tomorrow is weigh in day! I hope I am down. I did not eat very healthy today, I am way under my calories! Oh well I had such a busy day and surprisingly I was not very hungry.

Hugs,

Laura

Today: 155 (I am only weighing myself once a week, on Mondays)

My Height: 5'8"
Goal: To weigh 135-140

Workout: I walked my daughters golf tournament which turned out to be 10 miles but I have no clue how many calories I burnt.

Calories Burned: ?

Total Daily Calories Allowed: 1,115

(My daily caloric intake has gone down because I lost some weight)

~My Food Log~

Breakfast:
• 2 cups of coffee, black (2)

• Breakfast Egg white wedge (400)

Lunch:

• Nothing I was to busy.

Dinner:

• 1/2 cup of macaroni (205)

Snack:

• None

Water:

• Lots

Calorie Totals: 607 (way under, I know not very healthy!)

EP - Saturday August 15, 2009

We had a fun night last night watching a movie so I was not up early today - but I WAS at the gym and ran on the elliptical for 45 minutes. I also got a tour of all the weight machines at the gym so now I can work on toning as well :) I also have a wedding to go to today so I am not sure what my caloric intake will be for dinner - but I'll take a guess :)

*The wedding was AMAZING! But unfortunately - so was the food!!! I went WAY over my caloric intake - but this is the only wedding of this year - and so I just enjoyed it to the fullest.

I do not work out on Sundays - but I WILL watch what I eat. I think this first week went pretty well. I know because of today my water rention will be pretty high the next few days - so on the scale I won't lose anything. But I will keep moving forward and not get discouraged :) For week 1, I am pretty happy.

Today: 144.2 lbs (even after allllll the chips I ate?! yay!)

Workout: @ Gym @ noon and worked out 45 minutes and burned 550 calories

Water: 3L

Food Log:
(My Daily Calorie Budget is 1100 calories)

Breakfast:
tsk tsk tsk - we skipped it as we had a busy morning running errands.

Lunch:
again - didn't really have time so I grabbed a protein bar - ate 1 protein bar and a quarter @ about 200 calories

Dinner:
-Cod and jasmine rice
-1 gingerale drink
-hors d'oeuvres of many kinds
-sweet potato fries
-creme brulee

Snack: none

Calorie Totals: 2200 calories (1100 over! eeeek!)

LD •Day 6• Saturday August 15, 2009

Happy weekend ladies! I totally think your one day a week break is a great idea Eujean! Otherwise I think we would all go insane. I am so impressed with the two of you and your weight loss that I got up and went to the gym on a Saturday morning. How is that for motivation! I usually take weekends to rest, but I really want the scale to be my friend on Monday morning. Thank you ladies :)

Today: 155 (I am only weighing myself once a week, on Mondays)

My Height: 5'8"
Goal: To weigh 135-140

Workout: 2 mile run
Calories Burned: 240

Total Daily Calories Allowed: 1,115

(My daily caloric intake has gone down because I lost some weight)

~My Food Log~

Breakfast:
• 2 cups of coffee, black (2)

Lunch:

• Mediterranean Salad w/chicken (440)

Dinner:

• Chipotle Chicken Bowl (695)

Snack:

• None

Water:

• Lots

Calorie Totals: 1,137 (22calories over)

EP - Splurge Day

My husband had a surprise movie night set up for us yesterday - and so I splurged on chips and a little bit of chocolate! EEEK!

And so - I have decided that once a week - I will take a break from eating healthy - and let myself splurge a little - just for one day a week. So - yesterday was my day - I have to add an additional 550 cals to my day.

Cheers,
E

MM Day 5 - Aug 14 09

No workout this am. SO TIRED! First week back @ work, so I'm not going to beat myself up about it. I'm down 10lbs total since last Friday! YAY! We're in Niagara Falls tonight. We had a long walk tonight, but then I had a small cup of gelato for a treat! At least it wasn't ice cream, chips, then a chocolate bar!

7:30am - almond power yogurt
8-10am - 1.5L/water
10:30am - turkey and veggies
11-1pm - 1/2 L/water
1:30 - Turkey Greek wrap & 1/2 L/water
3pm - apple & 1 oz cheese
3-7pm - 1 L/water
7:30 - grilled chicken caesar salad & 1/2 L/water
10pm - 1 sm c. gelato
10:30 -1/2 L/water

LD •Day 5• Friday August 14, 2009

*Good job ladies! You both are doing awesome*

Today: 155 (I am only weighing myself once a week, on Mondays)

My Height: 5'8"
Goal: To weigh 135-140

Workout: None ( My legs are so sore so I decided to take a break today!)
Calories Burned: 0

Total Daily Calories Allowed: 1,115

(My daily caloric intake has gone down because I lost some weight)

~My Food Log~

Breakfast:
• 2 cups of coffee, black (2)

Lunch:

• Turkey panini (600)

Dinner:

• Thai coconut curry (310)

• Brown rice (170)

Snack:

• None

Water:

• Lots

Calorie Totals: 1082 (33 calories under)

EP - Friday August 14, 2009

So as you know - I had another reaction so I did not work out this morning - and unfortunately my gym closes early on Friday's so today - I worked out at home doing aerobics/weights. I am not sure how much calories I burned though.

Today: 144.6 lbs

Workout: @ home Aerobics and Weights for 15 minutes.

Water: 2.5 L

Food Log:
(My Daily Calorie Budget is 1100 calories)

Breakfast:
-dessert tofu
(90 cals)

Lunch:
- 2 Tilapia's
-1/2 cup rice pasta
(270 cals)

Dinner:
-2 Fish Tacos w/ special sauce
-sauteed green peppers and onions
(410 cals)

Snack:
-ice cream
(270 cals)
-chips
(550 cals)

Calorie Totals: 1590 calories (woah! way over!)

EP - Week 1 Update

So - I had 2 allergic reactions 2 nights in a row - today I promise to do better! I will watch what I eat more carefully. I am severely allergic to nuts - and I had something with nuts in it yesterday by accident. It was a new protein bar - it said "double chocolate" but it contained almond butter and peanut butter and all kinds of "good" stuff. lol.

So today I will be super good- watch what I eat very carefully - and tomorrow I will be back to my 5:45 am routine. I promise! :)

So far I have been feeling great. I have been eating so much veggies I feel like I'm turning into a garden. lol! But this is suppose to be a LIFESTYLE change - and I feel really good about it. I have been eating a lot of fish this week - we have tons of it in our home and I love love love fish.

My family is loving this change as well. My husband and daughter are also turning into gardens :) We love it.

I am down 1.5 lbs from this week - and 3 lbs from last week. Not a crazy amount - but I feel good about it. My biggest challenge is at night time when I get the cravings for munchies. But this week I've been too tired to even think about it (which is good!) and so I'm going straight to bed. Today - I am working at 7:30ish for an hour - and in bed by 9:30! I start my 5:30-5:45 routine again tomorrow.

I am going away for a day and a half up to my in-laws - where I can't control as much of what I eat - but I am loading myself up with veggies and hopefully it won't be too bad. Wish me luck!

Cheers,
E

MM - Day 4 - Aug 13 2009

No workout today! Lots of walking @ work, but no intentional exercise. Life is getting to be more hectic, but that's where I thrive so I kinda like it.

No weight loss today, but I'm getting weighed just before dinner after I've eaten 2 meals and had 3.5-5L/water.

7:30am - almond power yogurt
8-12pm - 1 L/water
12pm - peppers & zucchini
1:30pm - Quiznos: sammie & side salad, 1/2 L/water
2-5pm - 1.5L/water
6:30pm - grilled chicken pesto pizza, 10 almonds, 1/2 L water
7-11pm - 1L/water, 1 oz. cheese, 5 almonds

EP - Thursday August 13, 2009

*update: I had another allergy reaction tonight - so I will be working out tomorrow night - again! I promise tomorrow will be better :)

SO - I had quite the night yesterday - I had an allergic reaction to something - so needless to say - I had to take meds that konked me out till WAY late this morning. I knew that was going to happen when I took it though - so today I am working out this evening. Happily though - I weighed myself and I lost 1.5 lbs! YAY!

I changed my caloric intake to 1100 calories as I am working out pretty intensly.

Today: 145 lbs

Workout: Gym @ 9:15p.m. on Elliptical for 30 minutes burned 350 cals

Water: @ least 3 L

Food Log:
(My Daily Calorie Budget is 1100 calories)

Breakfast:
-6 Egg Whites w/ ketchup
-1/2 cup of steamed carrots
-1 cup blueberries
-2 cups caf-lib
(324 cals)

Lunch:
-1.5 cups steamed carrots
-Lemon-Tarragon Fish
-caf-lib
(268 cals)

Dinner:
-2 fish fillet
-sauteed pepper, onions and zuchinni
(200 cals)

Snack:
-dessert tofu
-popcorn


Calorie Totals: 1100cals

LD •Day 4• Thursday August 13, 2009

Today: 155 (I am only weighing myself once a week, on Mondays)
My Height: 5'8"
Goal: To weigh 135-140

Workout: 5 mile run

(I was feeling mighty guilty that I did not work out yesterday, so I got my bum out of bed this morning and went to the gym!)

Calories Burned: 596

Total Daily Calories Allowed: 1,115
(My daily caloric intake has gone down because I lost some weight)

~My Food Log~

Breakfast:
• 2 cups of coffee, black

• Egg white breakfast wrap

= 402 calories

Lunch:

• Thai chicken lettuce wraps

• Egg drop soup

• 1 Crab cheese wonton

= 368 calories

Dinner:

• 2 slices of thin crust pizza

= 364

Snack:

• none

Water:

• Lots


Calorie Totals: 1134 (19 0ver!) Eaaaakk

MM - Day 3 - Aug 12 2009

Amazingly got my butt out of bed today to go to the gym! I'm feeling so much better today - YAY for physio!

5:45am - 30 mins on treadmill
5-7am - 1.5 L/water
7am - almond power yogurt & blueberries & 1/2 L/water
8-1pm - 1L/water
1:30 - brown rice vegetarian california rolls & 1/2 L/water
2-5pm - 1L/water
6pm - grilled chicken pesto melt & 1/2 L/water
8-11pm - 1L/water

I didn't lose any weight today - but I'm totally ok with that! 8 3/4 lbs this week is more than I expected!

LD •Day 3• Wednesday August 12, 2009

Today: 155 (I am only weighing myself once a week, on Mondays)

My Height: 5'8"
Goal: To weigh 135-140

Workout: (I didn't workout today, Oh well tomorrow!)
Calories Burned: 0

Total Daily Calories Allowed: 1,115

(My daily caloric intake has gone down because I lost some weight)

~My Food Log~

Breakfast:
• 2 cups of coffee, black (2)
• 1/2 granola bar (180)

Lunch:

• Chipotle chicken salad (375)

Dinner:

• 2 slices of thin crust Chicken Artichoke Pizza (364)

• 1 beer (153)

Snack:

• None

Water: Lots

Calorie Totals: 1,075 (40 calories under)

EP - Wednesday August 12, 2009

I turned off our alarm clock last night by accident - but I guess my body is getting use to getting up early because I woke up at 6a.m! Tonight I will not forget to set it properly - and will be up hopefully at 5:30a.m.

I changed my caloric intake to 1100 calories as I am working out pretty intensly.

Today: 146.2 lbs

Workout: Up @ 6 a.m @ the gym on Elliptical for 30 minutes
Calories Burned: 350 cals

Water: 2.5L to 3.0 L

Food Log:
(My Daily Calorie Budget is 1100 calories)

Breakfast:
-6 Egg Whites w/ ketchup
-1 cup of steamed broccoli
-4 grapes
-1/2 dessert tofu

Lunch:
-2 Fish Taco
-1/2 cup Grapes

Dinner:
-Fish Taco (1)
-1/2 cup steamed carrots
-1/3 cup grapes

Snack:
-grapes

Calorie Totals: 1000 calories

MM - Day 2 - Aug 11 09

I woke up @ 5:15am today in agony. My hips and pelvis are killing me. I have to be very careful because of my nerve injury so I decided NOT to go to the gym today. Why aggravate my injury for 20 mins on the treadmill? I may try again tomorrow.

7am - eggwhite omelet w/veggies & cheese + 1/2L/water
8-11am - 1L/water
1pm - Greek Roast Beef wrap & 1/2 L/water
1:30 - Veggies & fat-free Italian
2-5pm - 1L/water
6:30pm - Almond yogurt & berries & cheese + 1/2 L/water
8-10pm - 1L/water

Oh! I'm down 3/4 of a lbs. So that's 8 3/4lbs since last Friday!

EP - Tuesday August 11, 2009

Today I had a harder time staying within my calories because I was out of town all day - which means the diet changes! I had a crazy busy day (including a hair cut - yay!) but I hope tomorrow I do better :)

Today: 146.4 lbs

Workout: Up @ 5:45 a.m @ the gym 6:10 a.m on Elliptical for 47 minutes
Calories Burned: 550 cals

Water:2.5 L

Food Log:
(My Daily Calorie Budget is 1050 calories)

Breakfast:
-4 Egg Whites w/ ketchup

Lunch:
-Miso soup with Tofu
-Grapes
-Tortilla Chips

Dinner:
-Brown Rice
-Mangos
-Kimchee!!! :)
-Chicken Breast

Snack:
-cucumbers
-peppers
-tortilla chips
-caf-lib
-1 spoonful of ice cream

Calorie Totals: 1200 calories

LD •Day 2• Tuesday August 11, 2009

Today: 155

My Height: 5'8"
Goal: To weigh 135-140

Workout: 2 mile run
Calories Burned: 240

Total Daily Calories Allowed: 1,115

(My daily caloric intake has gone down because I lost some weight)

~My Food Log~

Breakfast:
• 2 cups of coffee, black
• sml strawberry yogurt

Lunch:

• Mediterranean Salad w/ grilled chicken

Dinner:

• Thai Chicken Noodle Bowl w/ Veges

• Egg Drop Soup

Snack:

• 1 White Nectarine

Water: Lots

Calorie Totals: 1,096 (19 Calories under)

MM - Aug 10 2009

Today was my 1st day back @ work after my 8 month maternity leave! Waking up before 5:30am was definitely a shock to my system after so many sleep-ins over the past 8 months. I'm way tired right now and seriously considering crawling in bed. Thisverysecond...

But I want to share that I've lost 8 lbs since last Thursday! YAY! Yes, I'm well aware it's my first week so I'm going to lose lots of weight from NOT going to the Taco Bell drive-thru {then the Wendy's drive-thru the same day!}. But I'm still excited.

5:40am - 25 min run on treadmill & 10 mins on rower
6-7am - 1 L/water
7am - Berry power yogurt & 1/2 L/water
8-11am - 1 L/water
12pm - Veggies w/ fat-free Italian dressing
1pm - 15 min walk @ lunch
1:30pm - Grilled chicken spinach salad & 1/2 L/water
2-6pm - 1 L/water
7pm - chicken quesadilla w/ salad
7-10pm - 1 L/water

Maggie's Story

This was my skinniest day EVER.

It was law school graduation in the summer of 2005.

The dress is a size small.

I was exercising 90 mins/day minimum + pilates + strength training and eating very few calories. I was running 10K/day minimum.

I'd like to look like this again.

Life's been bumpy since 2005. Two jobs, a puppy, 2 houses, and a kidlet have made my life more hectic than my uni days.

I want to feel like the REAL me. Again.

I want to be free from my negative obsession with my weight.

Because my life is crazy - new house, back to work with a 7 month old @ home, church callings, dealing with a serious nerve injury suffered during childbirth, etc - I need help.

Last Friday I joined a health and wellness clinic to help me lose weight. I pay them lots of money and they guarantee my weight loss. They also give me recipes to follow. I weigh in with them daily for this week, then at least 3 x/week for then on.

I am reluctant to set a GOAL WEIGHT because so often I've done that, focusing on the number on the scale - not how I feel - and I unnecessarily berate myself into failure. I don't want to do that anymore.

My ONLY goal is to be at a comfortable, maintainable weight where I look good in cute clothes. Yes. Vanity is a motivating factor.

My other big motivator is my gorgeous, playful, active 7 month old son Ezra. I want to be the best, most fun, vivacious mum to him I can be.

He deserves nothing less. And honestly, I deserve more too. More health, more happiness, more self-love and self-respect.

LD- Monday August 10, 2009

Woohooo!!

Doing the HAPPY Dance at my house!

*I am down 3 pounds*

Today: 155 lbs. (I was 158) My Height: 5'8"

Workout: ran 2 miles

Calories Burned: 240

Water: Lots :)

Goal: To weigh 135-140

Food Log:

(My Daily Calorie Budget: 1,135)

Breakfast:

•Banana

•1 cup of coffee

Lunch:

• 2 Crispy Chicken Tacos

Dinner:

• 1 cup of Cashew Chicken w/ Rice

Snack:

• 2 Otter Pops

Calorie Totals: 1,062

(73 calories under)

Laura's Story

Happy Monday morning ladies I am truly excited about this awesome blog of accountability, friendship and the road to healthy weight loss!

Thank you Eujean for starting this :D

Here's my story

I wish I could say that my extra weight was contributed from a life changing event like the birth of a baby or a family move, but it is not. I am married with one daughter who is 14. So no baby weight here :) I attribute my extra weight gain to being just to darn busy! Which I know is a lame excuse!

My daughter plays competitive golf year round. We are always on the road which leads to unhealthy eating and inconsistent workouts. I have recently gained 10 pounds. Instead of yo- yoing which I have been doing a lot lately. I thought this is it... I want to get down to my ultimate goal weight!

My Goal

My ultimate goal weight is to weigh 135 to 140 pounds. To do this I will have to loose 25 pounds! Which might change (fingers crossed) I actually started my diet last week. Hopefully I am down! I will weigh in every Monday morning.

Eaaak that sounds like a lot but I am determined!! With eating healthy, cutting my meal sizes in half and regular excercise, I know it can be done.

The Workout Plan

I am a workoutaholic! I have love to run and lift weights. I also dabble with a little spinning here and there. I use the Nike+ running pod and LOVE it! It tracks my runs, calories and really motivates me.

The Menu

I will be honest, I LOVE food! I love to cook and bake, which makes dieting even more difficult.

Usually I fail when I get too strict with my diet. This time around I have decided if I make healthy decisions, cut my food portions in half and workout regularly, It should work right? We will see!

Thanks for following along this should be fun and very motivating!

Hugs,

Laura