HoneyV
Low Carb guidelines (Patty,NY2ATL)
Mar 27, 2010
All fish including:
- Flounder
- Herring
- Salmon
- Sardines
- Sole
- Tuna
- Trout
All fowl including:
- Cornish hen
- Chicken
- Duck
- Goose
- Pheasant
- Quail
- Turkey
All shellfish including:
- Clams
- Crabmeat
- Mussels*
- Oysters*
- Shrimp
- Squid
*Oysters and mussels are higher in carbs so limit to about 4 ounces per day.
All meat including:
- Bacon*
- Beef
- Ham*
- Lamb
- Pork
- Veal
- Venison
Some processed meat, bacon, and ham is cured with sugar, which will add to the carb count. Also steer clear of cold cuts and other meats with added nitrates.
Eggs are one of nature's most nutritious creations. That’s why eggs are a staple breakfast in the Atkins Nutritional Approach.
Feel free to get creative with your eggs: Add mushrooms and onions, or even green pepper. Top the dish off with feta cheese or add basil, oregano and other herbs.
Eggs in any style, including:
- Deviled
- Fried
- Hard-boiled
- Omelets
- Poached
- Scrambled
- Soft-boiled
Keep in mind that cheese does contain carbs, about 1 gram per ounce. You may have about 3 to 4 ounces of cheese per day. An ounce is about the size of an individually wrapped slice of American cheese or a 1" cube.
Cheese including:
| Type | Serving Size | Grams of net carbs |
|---|---|---|
| Blue cheeses | 1 oz | 0.7 |
| Cheddar | ½ cup | 0.0 |
| Cow, sheep and goat | 1 oz | 0.3 |
| Cream cheese | 1 oz | 0.8 |
| Feta | 1 oz | 1.2 |
| Gouda | 1 oz | 0.6 |
| Mozzarella | 1 oz | 0.6 |
| Parmesan | 1 tbs | 0.2 |
| Swiss | 1 oz | 1.0 |
Vegetables:
You should be eating approximately 12 to 15 grams of net carbs per day in the form of vegetables, which is equivalent to several cups depending on the actual carb content of the veggies you select.
1 cup is roughly the size of a baseball. Measure the following salad vegetables raw.
| Vegetable | Serving Size/Prep | grams of net carbs |
|---|---|---|
| Alfalfa sprouts | 1 cup/raw | 0.4 |
| Argula | ½ cup/raw | 0.2 |
| Bok choy | 1 cup/raw | 0.8 |
| Celery | 1 stalk | 0.8 |
| Chicory greens | ½ cup/raw | 0.6 |
| Chives | 1 tablespoon | 0.1 |
| Cucumber | ½ cup | 1.0 |
| Daikon | ½ cup | 1.0 |
| Endive | ½ cup | 0.0 |
| Escarole | ½ cup | 0.0 |
| Fennel | 1 cup | 3.6 |
| Jicama | ½ cup | 2.5 |
| Iceberg lettuce | ½ cup | 0.1 |
| Mushrooms | ½ cup | 1.2 |
| Parsley | 1 tablespoon | 0.1 |
| Peppers | ½ cup/raw | 2.3 |
| Radicchio | ½ cup/raw | 0.7 |
| Radishes | 10/raw | 0.9 |
| Romaine lettuce | ½ cup | 0.2 |
The following vegetables are slightly higher in carbs than the salad vegetables listed above. They also provide important nutrients and add variety to your daily foods. Make sure you stay within the 12-15 grams of net carbs. Unless otherwise noted, measure these veggies after you cook them.
| Vegetable | Serving Size/ Prep | Net Carbs |
|---|---|---|
| Artichoke | ¼ of medium | 4.0 |
| Asparagus | 6 spears | 2.4 |
| Artichoke hearts | 1 canned | 1.0 |
| Avocadoes | 1 whole (raw) | 3.5 |
| Bamboo shoots | 1 cup canned | 1.1 |
| Broccoli | ½ cup | 1.6 |
| Broccoli raw | ½ cup | 1.0 |
| Broccoli rabe | ½ cup | 1.3 |
| Broccoflower | ½ cup | 1.4 |
| Brussels sprouts | ¼ cup | 2.4 |
| Cabbage | ½ cup (raw) | 2.0 |
| Cauliflower | ½ cup (raw) | 1.0 |
| Swiss chard | ½ cup | 1.8 |
| Collard greens | ½ cup | 4.2 |
| Eggplant | ½ cup | 1.8 |
| Hearts of palm | 1 heart | 0.7 |
| Kale | ½ cup | 2.4 |
| Kohlrabi | ½ cup | 4.6 |
| Leeks | ¼ cup | 1.7 |
| Okra | ½ cup | 2.4 |
| Olives green | 5 | 2.5 |
| Olives black | 5 | 0.7 |
| Onion | ¼ cup (raw) | 2.8 |
| Pumpkin | ¼ cup | 2.4 |
| Rhubarb | ½ cup (unsweetened) | 1.7 |
| Sauerkraut | ½ cup (drained) | 1.2 |
| Peas | ½ cup with pods | 3.4 |
| Spaghetti squash | ½ cup | 2.0 |
| Spinach | ½ cup (raw) | 0.2 |
| Summer squash | ½ cup | 2.0 |
| Tomato | 1 (raw) | 4.3 |
| Turnips | ½ cup | 2.2 |
| Water chestnuts | ½ cup (canned) | 6.9 |
| Zucchini | ½ cup | 2.0 |
| Salad Garnishes | ||
| Crumbled bacon | 3 slices | 0.0 |
| Hard-boiled egg | 1 egg | 0.0 |
| Grated cheeses | (see above carb counts) | |
| Sautéed mushrooms | ½ cup | 1.0 |
| Sour cream | 2 tbs | 1.2 |
|
Herbs and Spices (make sure they contain no added sugar) |
||
| Basil | 1 tbs | 0.0 |
| Cayenne pepper | 1 tbs | 0.0 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbs | 0.0 |
| Dill | 1 tbs | 0.0 |
| Garlic | 1 clove | 0.9 |
| Ginger | 1 tbs sliced root | 0.8 |
| Oregano | 1 tbs | 0.0 |
| Pepper | 1 tbs | 0.0 |
| Rosemary | 1 tbs | 0.0 |
| Sage | 1 tbs | 0.0 |
| Tarragon | 1 tbs | 0.0 |
|
Salad Dressings - Any prepared salad dressing with no added sugar and no more then 2 grams of net carbs per serving (1-2 tablespoons) is acceptable. Or make your own. |
||
| Blue cheese | 2 tbs | 2.3 |
| Caesar | 2 tbs | 0.5 |
| Italian | 2 tbs | 3.0 |
| Lemon juice | 2 tbs | 2.8 |
| Oil and vinegar | 2 tbs | 1.0 |
| Ranch | 2 tbs | 1.4 |
Fats and Oils
There are no carbs here, but keep in mind that the serving size is approximately 1 tablespoon.
- Butter
- Mayonnaise – make sure it has no added sugar
- Olive oil
- Vegetable oils – Those labeled “cold pressed” or “expeller pressed” are especially good and olive oil is one of the best.
- Canola*
- Walnut
- Soybean*
- Grape seed*
- Sesame
- Sunflower*
- Safflower*
*Do not allow any oils to reach overly high temperatures when cooking. Use olive oil for sautéing only. Use walnut or sesame oil to dress cooked veggies or salad, but not for cooking.
Artificial Sweeteners
- Splenda – Truvia : one packet equals 1 gram of net carbs
Beverages
- Clear broth/ bouillon (make sure it has no sugars added
- Cream, heavy or light.
- Decaffeinated or regular coffee and te
- Herb tea (without added barley or fruit sugar added)
- Water – at least eight 8-ounce glasses per day including...
- Filtered water
- Mineral water
- Spring water
- Tap water
* You may have 1 to 2 cups of caffeinated tea or coffee if you can tolerate caffeine without experiencing cravings or symptoms of hypoglycemia.
If you are truly addicted to caffeine, it's best to break the habit during the Induction.
Alcohol:
Alcohol is not allowed during the first two weeks of Induction. If you remain on this phase longer,
you can have a glass of wine, a low-carb beer, or a small amount of spirits mixed with water or club soda, but be sure to avoid mixers that contain carbs, including fruit juices and tonic water. Understand that consuming alcohol may slow your weight loss.
REMEMBERING MY MOTHER
Mar 21, 2010
SO I CHERISH THE MEMORIES OF HER DEARLY AND FONDLY IN MY HEART. I TALKED TO HER ONLY SURVIVING SISTER OF THREE,THE BABY ,NANNY RUBY TODAY TO SHARE THOUGHTS OF HER. MY MOM SHARED A BIRTHDAY WITH ONE OF HER FAVORITE AUNT'S, AUNT POLLY WHO MADE IT TO HER MID 90'S TODAY! WE REJOICED FOR HER!
MARCH 21, 1933 - SEPTEMBER 18, 2003
MOVING FORWARD IN MARCH!
Mar 01, 2010
Today my husband and I started our annual 21 day, Partial Fast (eat after 3pm)/ Daniel Fast- Fruits,veggies, nuts,
soy products, beans,legumes. For Spiritual awareness,protection,provision,fellowship with our Lord and Savior,presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice unto the Lord,cleansing,renewal of mind,focus,direction,worship
always wisdom, understanding,strength,discernment (and I love the benefit of fasting it gives my weight lost a jump start) among the rest of the eternal benefits it brings,spiritual awakening. Just a closer walk with THE LORD IS ALL I DESIRE!
DAY 1 - 235.4lbs
3/1/10
tea,water HERBAL TEAS ONLY
B: protein shake w/water
S: 8 oz 100% juice w/ gr vibrant
after 3pm
S: 3 tbsp fruits&nuts
L: Mongolian stir fry spinach,onions,bell peppers
mush,tofu,peanuts
D: protein shake w/water
water, tea
vitamin,calcium,B12
little cleaning
Day 2 - 234.6lbs
3/2/10
B: protein shake w/water
S: 8oz 100% Welch's grape juice
w/vibrant greens
after 3pm
L: popped potatoes ( trader joe's) dangerously good
w/spicy hummus - out of control
D: soy chickenless nuggets
S: popcorn w/olive oil (trader joe's)
water- not much
vitamin/calcium
no exercise
Day 3 - 233.6 -234.4lbs
3/3/10
B: protein shake w/water
S: 8oz 100% grape juice
after 3pm
L: salted peanuts
vegan hot & sour soup
S: fruit & nuts
popped potato chips (trader joe's) enough!!
w/spicy hummus
D: black bean burger
water little got to get back to it
vitamin/calcium
Curves 40mins
Day 4 - 232.0/233.4lbs
3/4/10
B: protein shake w/water
S: 8oz 100% grape juice
after 3pm
L: vegan hot & sour soup
almonds,3 soy chickenless nuggets
S: brown rice chips w/hummus - must cut out
D: 1/2 boca burger,1/2c green beans
water not much,1 c peppermint tea
vitamin/calcium
Curves 30mins
I need to increase my water intake,stop the allowed snacking,not what I want to pick back up. I was going to try just fruits and veggies, but I will do the soy protein products. I just wanted to start, I have done just liquid before and I thought I was going to do it again. Since I am eating I will stay with the band friendly choices. Potatoes are not one of them. just because they are allowed on the Daniel fast it is not a wise choice for me to eat them. The juice was because I started off with the intention I was going to do liquids only, I was using it with my green vibrants so after it is finish I don't think I want to drink it unless I which to sugarfree. I didn't want use my fasting time as a weightloss focus. I have my priorities in order. I still can make the best band choices, I just eat my first meal at 3pm, so I will do the soy burgers for lunch and dinner.
Day 5 - 231.0lbs
3/5/10
B: protein shake w/water
S: 8oz grape juice
after 3 pm
L: 2 c miso soup (4 tsp white paste),peanuts
D: 1/2 boca burger,peanuts (still hungry very tight)
S: protein shake w/water,1/2 c hot & sour soup (leftover)
water,
vitamin,calcium
Curves 65 mins
Day 6 - 232.0lbs
3/6/10
B: protein shake w/water
S: intant miso soup
after 3pm
L: stir fry veggies (HM) spinach,carrots,onions
mush, bean sprouts,tofu PEANUTS
D: stir fry veggies, bite of boca burger
water,
vitamins, calcium
0 exercise
Day 7 - 231.4lbs
3/7/10
B: protein shake w/water
after 3pm
L: fruit & nuts, stir fry veggies ( filling for vegan lasagna)
S: fruit & nuts ,Italian soy sausage (couple bites)
D: boca burger w/marina sauce, gr beans
S: 4 slices veggie bacon
water
vitamin,calcium
0 exercise (Sunday)
Day 8 - 232.4lbs (TOM)
3/8/10
B: miso broth
L: protein shake w/water
S: miso broth
after 3pm
D: veggie nachos YUCK HM
black bean chips,veggie beef scramble,black beans
2 tbsp brown rice,veggie cheese
water
vitamin,calcium
35 mins Curves
Day 9 - 232.6lbs
3/9/10
B: miso broth
S: protein shake
after 3pm
L: vegan lasagna( to tight)
D: peanuts
water
vitamin, calcium (out)
60 mins Curves
Day 10 - 232.6lbs
3/10/10
B: miso broth
S: protein shake w/water
after 3pm
L: stir fry veggies (spinach,carrots,mush,onions
bean sprouts,tomato,tofu)peanuts Yummy
D: stir fry veggies,brown rice chips w/hummus
veggie lasagna (filling)
water
vitamin
0 exercise
Day 11 - 232lbs (TOM)
3/11/10
Passover Seda
Precepts
early: protein shake w/water
B: salad greens w/balsamic vinegar
veggie soup w/3matzo balls
after 3 pm
L: stir fry veggies w/peanuts
S: fruit & nuts, brown rice chips w/hummus
D: black bean burger w/veggie bacon strips
Day 12 - 234.6lbs (TOM)
3/12/10
B: protein shake w/water
S: miso broth
after 3 pm
L: veggie root chips (tight)
protein shake
D: filling from veggie lasagna w/vegan cheese
water
vitamin
0 exercise
Day 13 - 232.2lbs
3/13/10
B: protein shake w/ water
after 3pm
L: gardern burger w/slice vegan pepperjack cheese
veggie root chips, couple spoonful of white beans
S: sweet potatoe fries (HM) good but they stuck to pan
D: rest of veggie filling fr lasagna w/veggie cheese, 4 chick pea balls
water
vitamin
0 exercise
Day 14 - 231.8lbs
3/14/10
B: protein shake w/ water
after 3pm
L: HM baked sweet potatoe fries w/hummus
S: fruit & nuts
D: black bean burger, chick pea ball w/hummus
S: or snacking fruit & nuts
water
vitamin
0 exercise
Day 15 - 230.6lbs
3/15/10
B: protein shake w/water
S: noon day miso broth
after 3pm
L: HM tortilla chips w/HM guacamole n hummus
D: protein shake w/water
water
vitamin,B12
65 mins Curves
Day 16 - 230.4lbs
3/16/10
B: protein shake w/water
S: miso broth
after 3 pm
L: cabbage,roasted potatoes,carrots
D: 4 soy chicken nuggets,HM corn tortilla chips
w/hummus
S: protein shake w/water
water
vitamin
30 mins curves smart
60 mins workout
Day 17 - 230.6lbs
3/17/10
B: protein shake w/water
after 3pm
L: stir fry broccoli,1/2 gardenburger,1/2c whole beans
S: popcorn w/olive oil (trader joe's)
D: 1/2 boca burger,stir fry broccoli w/peanuts,1/4c beans
S: rest of popcorn
vitamin
water
0 exercise
Day 18 - 229.2lbs
3/18/10
B: protein shake w/water
S: miso broth
after 3 pm
L: stir fry veggies (HM)
spinach,mush,carrots,onions,bean sprouts,red bell peppers
tofu, tomatoes,gr onions, hot peanuts
D: stir fry veggies, peanuts, 5 veggie bacon strips
vitamin, calcium
water
60 min walk
Day 19 - 230.4lbs
3/19/10
B: protein shake w/water
S: miso soup broth
after 3pm
L: tofu scramble,red bell,spinach,tomatoe,veggie sausage
gr.onion,veggie bacon strips,refried beans
D: stir fry veggies w/tofu,hot peanuts
S: HM tortilla chips hummus - not many
water
vitamin,calcium
0 exercise
Day 20 - 230.0lbs
3/20/10
B: protein shake w/water
after 3pm
L: very late maybe combine lunch n dinner
stir fry veggies,
bite of husband's veggie turkey wrap
D: boca burger,veggie cheese,soy mayo
water little
vitamin
0 exercise
Day 21- 230.4lbs
3/21/10
B: protein shake w/water
after 3pm
very late 5PM
L/D Mizu's
2c miso soup w/tofu,3 wontons
spicey tuna?,eel,smoked salmon,fried (tuna or salmon)'
in seaweed,sweet shrimp,teriaki chicken,asparagus
vitamin,calcium
water, gr tea
0 exercise
ENDED 21 DAY FAST!
Plateau Buster's Diet
Feb 17, 2010
2/17/10 - 2/28/10
Joined a group to continue after the Plateau Buster's diet is completed, I will continue with the
"Loser's For Lent" until EASTER!
40 days - low carb PLATEAU BUSTER DIET
How to break a plateau
#1 Do this for 10 days to break a plateau
#2 Drink 2 quarts of water a day
#3 You must have 45 grams of protein and all your vitamins/mineral supplements each day
( in addition to the amt. of protein you already consume 80 - 100 grams daily)
#4 You may consume up to 3 oz to the following high protein foods
beef
pork
chicken
turkey
lamb
fish
eggs
low fat cheese
cottage cheese
plain yogurt of artificially sweetened
peanut butter
bean/legumes
You may also have:
sugar free Popsicles
tea or coffee (decaf only)
sugar free jello
broths/bouillons
crystal light drinks
5. If it is not on the list, you can not have it for 10 days!!
6. Keep a food diary and try to get up to 30 mins of exercise daily!
Day 1 - 237.0
B: Late 4 slices turkey bacon
very tight in the morning I will need to drink my milk
to get my protein shake in ,don't like it with water
L: 4oz crock pot pork
S: 1tsp peanut butter
D: pulled pork
tea, water got my water in
vitamins, calcium
it went ok today I prepared my meal ahead, out afternoon
kidz home from school,got a late start, I have to get my exercise IN!
30 mins treadmill 1.5 miles
Day 2 - wt 235.6/236.4
tea
B: protein shake w /8oz water, 4 slices turkey bacon
L: 4oz turkey burger w/slice swiss cheese
D: 4oz tilapia w/1tsp parm cheese
S: sf popsicle
64oz water,tea
vitamins/calcium
exercise 1hr walk 3miles
Day 3 - 234.4lbs
tea
B: protein shake w/water
S: 2 tbsp peanut butter
L: 4oz turkey burger w/slice swiss chees
D: 4oz pulled pork (crock pot leftovers)
S: fudgesicle if needed - on the go
1hr walk, 3 miles
water, tea, crystal light
vitamin/calcium/B12
Day 4--234.6
protein shake w/hot water
B: 2 poached eggs w/swiss cheese
L: 4oz chuck steak
S: 1oz pickled pig ears
D: LF cottage cheese, 4 slices of turkey bacon
water,tea,crystal light(generic brand)
vitamins,calcium
no exercise (pretty sore today!)
DAY 5 - 235.6/235.8lbs
B: protein shake w/water
L: pinto beans,chicken,cheese 1 cup
from el pollo loco
S: 1 fudgesicle
D: double cheese burger patty (no Bun)
from McD's
S: 1 fudgesicle
water,tea
vitamin,calcium
skating for 2hrs, 1hr steading on the floor
Day 6 - 235.6/235.8
tea
protein shake w/water
B: 2 poached eggs,slice swiss cheese, w/4 slices of turkey bacon
L: Late 1c pinto beans w/ sm amt of chicken,cheese, (Leftovers not much left of it)
pork neckbone
D: protein shake w/water
water, tea
vitamin, calcium,B12
40 mins Curves
DAY 7 - 236.6/237.0 lbs
B: protein shake w/water
S: string cheese,1 tsp peanut butter
L: pork neckbone (naked bones)
D: 4oz hamburger w/american cheese (pattiyfr. doublecheese McD's 3)
S: 2 fudgesicles
water, crystal light
vitamin, calcium
0 exercise - out all day
in and out morn 2 evening
DAY 8 - 237.0lbs
tea
B: protein shake w/water
L: 1c pinto beans w/chopped chicken
parm. cheese (el pollo loco)
D: 12 buffalo wings no dressing (rico's pizza)
not the best choice, may not even be allowed on the
PB"S diet, it is chicken,not pizza,it chicken
S: 2 fudgesicles
water, tea,cystal light
vitamin,calcium
60 mins Curves,5 mins stretch
DAY 9-- 237lbs
B: protein shake w/water
S: string cheese
L: 9 zesty wings (not the best choice, but I did stick
with protein, scale not moving)
S: fudgesicle
D: TBA
water,tea,crystal light
vitamin,calcium,B12
60 mins curves
Day 10 --238.4lbs
(aunt flo coming)
up 1.4lbs
total wt. lost for Feb. 12lbs
Well, th PB's diet has been a great help for
me to get things back into focus. I stayed on
track with eating 3 meals a day, drinking my water
taking my supplements, getting back to the gym and logging
my food. It has been amazing to see how much and what I am
actually eating on the health tracker. I am motivated to stay on track!
Making the correct food choices preparing my meals ahead, no snacking
in between meals, drinking my water,hitting the gym. The scale stop moving
in the end but I still came out a winner! I know it is going to take dedication
and hard work on my part and my BELOVED BAND will do its part. I have great restriction
I know as I continue on doing the right things the weight will come off some
weeks more than others, it is a journey and no matter how long it takes me
to get to the finish line I know I will. I AM PRESSING TOWARD THE MARK! I must
be willing to put in the time and effort it takes to see the results that I want in all
areas of my life SPIRITUAL,PHYSICAL,EMOTIONAL WELL BEING! I have the ability
and the TOOLS that I need to accomplished the things that I desire.
Now, that I have completed the PB's diet I will continue on with the LOW CARBer's
and Loser for Lent.
B: protein shake w/water
L: late - gr turkey,cheese,mush,spinach,red bell peppers
spinach more cheese, gr onions, piece of quiche w/o crust
D: tba
S: fudgesicle - love emm
water, tea,crystal light
vitamin,calcium
Curves 60 mins
Today I noticed that I was not as dedicated as I had been the last 9 days, after the gym I WAS hungry
and I had not prepared lunch as I had been doing in the crock pot. So, as was preparing the kidz favorite
meal for the week-end (time was a factor also- I either get their meal prepared or mine) I wanted to get
their's done. During cooking that nasty habit of GRAZING showed its face. Even though it was gr. turkey(protein)
and a little (one bite after another) cheddar cheese, it was not measured, how can I really be sure how much I
really ate? NO MORE GRAZING!
I know I am going to have to be COMMITTED, CONSISTENCE, DEDICATED TO BE SUCCESSFUL in this WAR
against OBESITY! It is a journey not a race, I will succeed if I don't turn back, keep my eye on the prize, don't
get weary in well doing! I will reap a harvest in due season!
DAY 10 - 236.6lbs
B: protein shake w/water
L: 1/2c pinto beans,(leftovers fr el pollo loco)
1oz grilled tilapia,parm cheese
D: 4oz steak (pieces of general chicken off of my husband's
chinese plate)
S: fugesicle
water,tea
vitamin,calcium
30 min walk
TOTAL WT LOST FOR FEBRUARY
14 LBS
YIPPEE!ANOTHER 14LBS FOR MARCH PLEASE!
DAY 11 - 236.2lbs
B: protein shake w/water
S: hungry after churc 1tsp pb/cracklins
L: 3 oz steak
D:
water/tea
vitamin,calcium
0 exercise
GOALS FOR MARCH
40 Day "Loser For Lent" cont to EASTER'
Low carbers Support
Forming new habits, getting rid of the bad,the grazing, not knowing what and how the eat.
Following band rules, eating 3 meals a day. Eating my dense protein first. Planning and
preparing. Winning the RACE! STAYING the Course! Drinking my water,exercising
LOSING THE WEIGHT NOT THE BATTLE, FOR THE BATTLE IS NOT MINE'S IT IS THE
LORD'S AND I DO ALREADY HAVE THE VICTORY! MY BODY IS THE TEMPLE OF THE
MOST HIGH GOD HOLY AND EXCEPTABLE UNTO HIM! IT IS THE TEMPLE OF THE PRECIOUS
HOLY SPIRIT!
To Lay aside every WEIGHT AND SIN that so easily besets ME! (Chips and chocolate)
3 years BANDIVERSARY
Feb 13, 2010
I am three years banded today, kinda of sad at the present moment. I will shake if off. I will not be in this same state in the weeks, months to come, I am looking for my success. I am moving forward with the help of the LORD! I have a goal to meet by JUNE my 50th birthday!
wt. 238.4lbs
I am back after the HOLIDAYS!
Feb 01, 2010
It is FEBRUARY, I will be 3 yrs. out 2/13/10. Not at my goal or even close, but yet I am not where I use to be! not where I should be, But thank GOD I still have a mind to finish my journey! So it is back to basic that I just really never got, exercising, and eating right, I have not exercised since Nov. 09. Today was my first day back to Curves 30 mins was all I managed to get in after all the huffing and puffing, Nov. I was doing 1hr no sweat plus 1hr walk and even went to a zumba class even managed to get a bike ride in now and then was so motivated and survived so I am looking to get back and beyond! I am in no way discouraged! I am where I am! Now to get motivated and join some exercise challenges. Plan,Prepare and conquer! It is so nice to see I can still come back here with no guilt or shame. Just jump in and join the community!
Just to recall the last several month's I was mentally out of the game. The holidays have come and gone they were filled with family,FOOD and Fun!
October-- still exercising -
November-- I can remember saying I am going to stay home and cook and eat with my family
that is exactly what I did , I went to the gym the first week in November and could not get back until February 1,2010
December -- was filled with the same words that I spoke previously, lots and lots of cooking eating relaxing at home with my wonderful kidz, did not emerged from the house, stayed in the grocery stores that's my enjoyment
January-- I had a mind to get it back together. Went on a 21 day consecration with my Husband and Pastor ,no food until 3:00PM
February-- I have resolved to do what is needed to get back on track. My husband has already booked a Caribbean Cruise for my 50th birthday in June out of Alabama. I don't want to be in the same shape I was when I last saw my family. So I am now working toward losing for the occasion that is my incentive, it works for me. I have to have short time goals. I have started going back Curves as time permits. Schedule has changed I have my niece Jasmine back living with me THANKS TO THE GOOD LORD FOR HIS MIGHTY ACTS! I am looking into purchasing slim n 6 workout tape to workout on the days I can't get to the gym. I have my old faithful treadmill in the garage.
Now, that should put me up to date. I have made a small exercise challenge for myself of 500 mins of exercise this month, also put the challenge out there for my sister n love Tina that we would exercise at least 3x a week for at least 30 mins a day.
Next week is my 3rd Year bandiversary! I will find the time to share of my gratefulness on this journey! I am truly GRATEFUL for my band!
TRY, TRY AGAIN! KEEP MOVING FORWARD!
Sep 30, 2009
Now that September is ending I can only look ahead. October will be a better month. Setting my goals and sticking to them. Tomorrow I am starting a 10 - 21 day fast/consecration/cleanse. I don't know all the particulars yet, just that I need to start. Fall is upon us now and I am need a spiritual renewal. Whether I do a partial fast (no food until noon- 1pm), Daniel fast (fruits and veggies)or liquid fast ,perhaps it will be a combination of all 3. I will reap the benefits of a renewed closeness with my LORD AND SAVIOR. (I love the results on the scale IT MOVES RAPIDLY!)
August exercise challenge met
Aug 28, 2009
Well, I am glad to say that I am ending August with bang, I met and succeeded my exercise goal here and at Curves, for the last 3 months I have met my goal at Curves to have worked out at least 12x per month. My challenge here was to exercise 1200 mins. which I did!!! After my DH and I got back from celebrating our 19th year anniversary on a 4 day BAJA cruise, I got back in the game. I was up 4 lbs. I have gotten them back off as of today! I have had a great month exploring new adventures. I was able to swim a couple of times I LOVED IT! I have upped my walking, and even gone bike riding! Now I am looking into taking my family on a week-end hiking trip! The more I look for different things to do the more I find!
The scale is not movingbut I am getting many compliments, it must be inches, I have gotten several comments ,YOU HAVE LOST SOOOO MUCH WEIGHT, okay I'll take that, I am so grateful for band, I may not be losing at the rate I would like to, BUT I HAVEN'T GAIN MY WEIGHT BACK!! which is HUGE! which is just fine for me now. I am enjoying what I am doing in the form of exercising, being more active and including my kids. My eating is pretty good on most days, When I am focused I am focused, then comes the week-end, I tend to go with the flow. I have pretty good restriction so I don't want to get a fill. I don't think I could stand to be any tighter. If I stick to my 3 meals a day and drink my water I am going to see how that goes for a while longer (consistency) for me is THE KEY! Boosting up my exercise is going to be my personal challenge, variety, fun, fun, fun! KEEP IT MOVING!
SUCCESS FOR JULY!
Jul 29, 2009
Getting ready to go on a 4 day BAJA CRUISE with my husband for our Anniversary, not wedding, but for when we met, It will be 19yrs. I am SO GRATEFUL that our paths crossed AUGUST 3,4,5 1990 ~ PRESENT AND THE REST OF OUR LIVES.
I so desire to stay focused and to jump back into my exercise routine. I know when I get back the following week I have to get my kids back to school. I will have to adjust my schedule accordingly. I will need to fit my exercise in, try new things, ENJOY MY EVERYDAY LIFE!
While
My sister Sandi just called and told me she got her surgery date
August 4, 2009. She was with me that life changing night when I met my now Husband. What a way to celebrate with each other! To mark our milestones! I am so happy with her! She will be celebrating her surgery and I will be celebrating my LOVE AND LOVER!HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME
Jun 26, 2009
MY SWEET HUSBAND TRIED TO SURPRISE ME WITH A TRIP TO ALABAMA, WE JUST WAITED TO THE LAST MINUTE TO GET TICKETS,THEY WERE TOOOO HIGH, JUST THE SAME HE TOOK ME THERE!! WHAT A BLESSING!! I WAS SOOO EXCITED!! HAD A GREAT TIME,
LAST WEEK WE CELEBRATED MY HUSBAND'S BIRTHDAY AND FATHER'S DAY ON A 3DAY MEXICO CRUISE 6/18/09 -6/21/09 MADE A OVERNITE STOP IN BURLINGAME AT OUR FAVORITE SPOT, BYPASSED PICKING UP THE KIDS, HAD LUNCH AT KING'S BUFFET
THAT SAME WEEK WE CELEBRATED MY NOW 17YR OLD SON'S BIRTHDAY AT HOMETOWN BUFFET 6/16/09
I HAD A WONDERFUL MORNING DEVOTIONAL TIME IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD
HIT THE GYM
HAD LUNCH AT MISU'S WITH MY HUSBAND AND DAUGHTER
CHILLIN AT HOME WITH MY HUSBAND AND 4YR OLD
MISSING MY 17YR OLD,11YR OLD,10YR OLD,8YR OLD!! BUT ENJOYING THE ALONE TIME
BUT WILL HEAD OUT TOMORROW TO RETRIEVE THEM FROM THEIR UNCLE GREG'S AND AUNTIE LENISHA'S IN THE BAY AREA, WHERE I WILL CONTINUE TO CELEBRATE WITH MY FAMILY
MOVIES AND POPCORN PERHAPS, NO DRINKING SODAS FOR ME, I PREFER WATER, AFTER OF COURSE I HIT THE GYM!
