When I started my weight loss blog I set these goals for my progress. As you can see I should be at 191 lbs right now and as of just a few minutes ago I weighed 218.4 lbs. Yes I've gained but I've even been putting off my weigh in. I should be 26 lbs lighter right now but by allowing myself to get sidetracked I have thrown my weight loss in reverse. I thought maybe by reviewing my goals I could motivate myself to get back on track.
August 10, 2010- 247 lbs (starting weight)
September 7, 2010- 237 lbs
October 5, 2010- 229 lbs
November 2, 2010- 221 lbs
November 30, 2010- 213 lbs (34 lb loss for Thanksgiving, thats a lot to be thankful for)
December 28, 2010- 205 lbs (42 lb loss for Christmas would make it a very merry Christmas)
January 25, 2011- 197 lbs
February 22, 2011- 189 lbs (under 200 for valentines how sweet that would be)
March 22, 2011- 181 lbs
April 19, 2011- 173 lbs
May 17, 2011- 165 lbs
June 14, 2011- 157 lbs
July 12, 2011- 149 lbs ( 2 days before my birthday what a wonderful birthday present to myself)
August 9, 2011- 141 lbs (this would be the smallest I have ever been)
My next goal for this year is to walk 600 miles. To meet this goal I should be walking 50 miles a month and we are halfway through February and I've only walked 7.1 miles. Time to get my booty moving.
Next I have a biking goal of 300 miles, I've only rode a pathetic 1 mile and I should have already rode 37 miles.
I have a goal of going to the gym which was to do strength training at least 3 times a week and swimming twice a week and I haven't stepped one foot into a gym yet.
I also set a goal to do 100 crunches every other day and so far I've only done it 4 days.
I don't have to go to school tomorrow and its suppose to be pretty here so I plan on getting my lazy butt out and walking, maybe doing something for my health will help me get my motivation back. I don't want to be retyping my goals a year from now and still being in the same spot with my weight or even worse weighing more than I do right now.
All my other goals concern my eating and I'm listing them here as a reminder.
Water Goal: I had a goal in 2010 of drinking at least 128 oz of water a day but of course I never hit that goal so for 2011 I'm just going to work on drinking as much water as possible without setting a goal.
Eating Goals: The following are my goals for my food intake daily:
Sugar- I have greatly reduced my sugar intake already but its still something I need to continue to work on.
Fruits- I love fruits especially sweet fruits like bananas, apples and grapes but I have learned that fruits have alot of natural sugar in them so you do need to watch how much you eat so my goal is to continue to keep my fruit intake to a maximum of 1-2 servings per day.
Vegetables- I have always been a vegetable eater but I have had to learn to replace some of my carbs like macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes with vegetables instead. I am learning to try new vegetables that I've never had before to add some variety into my eating and vegetables really are good for you and help to fill you up. So I plan on continuing to try at least one new vegetable and make sure I get my daily servings of veggies in.
Carbohydrates- This is probably one of my favorite types of foods, I mean who doesn't love macaroni and cheese and pasta dishes and breads but if you aren't careful these types of food can put alot of weight on you. So I plan on continuing to really watch my intake of carbs.
Soda- I have mainly been drinking water but I have been sneaking in a couple diet sodas a week and I want to completely give up sodas again.
Fast Food- I try to pick the healthiest thing when I get fast food but like a friend pointed out to me no fast food is healthy. I'm only picking out the least unhealthy thing on the menu so this is definitely something I need to give up. So my last goal is to completely avoid fast food.
Recommended Daily Allowances:
(not really a challenge but something I need to keep an eye on)
Calories: 1760 to lose 2 lbs a week
Fat: 64 grams
Fiber: 25 grams
Carbohydrates: 300 grams
Sugar: 40 grams
Protein: 50 grams
Sodium: 2400 milligrams
I know it seems like alot but it all goes hand in hand with each other.
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Showing posts with label eating plan. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Changes I've Made Part 4
1. I've switched from using canola oil to olive oil.
Benefits of olive oil:
-extra virgin olive oil is high in polyphenols (a powerful antioxidant) and monounsaturated fat which contributes to lowering bad cholesterol
-olive oil may be just as effective in the prevention of colon cancer as fresh fruits and veggies. A diet rich in olive oil has been shown to reduce the incidence of colon, breast and skin cancers.
-extra virgin olive oil may help to lower blood pressure.
-replacing other fats with olive oil will reduce the risk of alzeheimers
-Olive oil promotes the secretion of bile and pancreatic hormones naturally and lowers the incidence of gallstones.
2. I keep healthy snacks handy so I don't grab for something thats not good for me.
3. I eat 5 meals a day every 2 to 3 hours to keep my blood sugar from spiking and to keep my metabolism running efficiently.
4. I shop the perimeter of the store where the healthier foods are sold such as fruits and vegetables and I read food and nutritional labels so I know what I'm putting in my body.
5. I avoid alcohol because it contains a high amount of sugar.
6. I either avoid salad dressing or only use a very small amount.
7. I've switched from high fat cheeses to lowfat cheeses.
8. I eat lean meats such as ground turkey, chicken and turkey breasts and lean cuts of beef and pork.
9. I've switched from white rice to brown rice, from white bread to whole wheat bread and from white pasta to whole wheat pasta.
10. I've increased my intake of veggies daily and only allow myself 2 servings of fruits daily.
11. I've replaced mayo with ketchup, mustard, red pepper hummus or guacamole.
There are still a few things that I have to try that either I haven't found yet or just haven't gotten around to buying yet. If anyone has tried any of these please tell me how you liked it.
1. Chia seeds
2. Quinoa
3. Hemp seeds
4. Edemame
5. Bee pollen
6. Coconut oil
Also if anyone has any suggestions for other healthy things I can try I would love any ideas you have.
Benefits of olive oil:
-extra virgin olive oil is high in polyphenols (a powerful antioxidant) and monounsaturated fat which contributes to lowering bad cholesterol
-olive oil may be just as effective in the prevention of colon cancer as fresh fruits and veggies. A diet rich in olive oil has been shown to reduce the incidence of colon, breast and skin cancers.
-extra virgin olive oil may help to lower blood pressure.
-replacing other fats with olive oil will reduce the risk of alzeheimers
-Olive oil promotes the secretion of bile and pancreatic hormones naturally and lowers the incidence of gallstones.
2. I keep healthy snacks handy so I don't grab for something thats not good for me.
3. I eat 5 meals a day every 2 to 3 hours to keep my blood sugar from spiking and to keep my metabolism running efficiently.
4. I shop the perimeter of the store where the healthier foods are sold such as fruits and vegetables and I read food and nutritional labels so I know what I'm putting in my body.
5. I avoid alcohol because it contains a high amount of sugar.
6. I either avoid salad dressing or only use a very small amount.
7. I've switched from high fat cheeses to lowfat cheeses.
8. I eat lean meats such as ground turkey, chicken and turkey breasts and lean cuts of beef and pork.
9. I've switched from white rice to brown rice, from white bread to whole wheat bread and from white pasta to whole wheat pasta.
10. I've increased my intake of veggies daily and only allow myself 2 servings of fruits daily.
11. I've replaced mayo with ketchup, mustard, red pepper hummus or guacamole.
There are still a few things that I have to try that either I haven't found yet or just haven't gotten around to buying yet. If anyone has tried any of these please tell me how you liked it.
1. Chia seeds
2. Quinoa
3. Hemp seeds
4. Edemame
5. Bee pollen
6. Coconut oil
Also if anyone has any suggestions for other healthy things I can try I would love any ideas you have.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Changes I've Made Part 3
I decided since I'm bored with nothing to do I would go ahead and continue my series of posts on the changes I've made.
1. I start every morning off with a nutritional breakfast.
Benefits:
-people who eat breakfast take in fewer calories daily on average, leading to easier and better weight management over time.
2. Packing my own lunch.
Benefits:
-saves you money
-you can control your calorie and fat intake over eating out at restaurants
-great way to use up leftovers
-gives you a chance to get in extra servings of fruits and veggies
3. I've replaced sodas, tea and coffee with water.
Benefits of drinking more water:
-helps you keep hydrated
-helps to lose weight
-natural remedy for a headache
-helps to make you look younger and have healthier skin
-helps you think better, be more alert and concentrate
-water helps you to feel more energetic and helps to fuel your muscles during exercise
-helps in digestion and constipation
-less cramps and sprains
-helps to fight against the flu and other ailments such as kidney stones and heart attacks
-relieves fatigue
-reduces the risk of cancer
4. I eat a snack between each meal.
Benefits:
-helps to maintain normal blood sugar levels, which keeps your energy high throughout the day
-helps to keep you from feeling too hungry, preventing you from overeating at meals later in the day
-great opportunity to include more fruits and vegetables
5. I've traded out using regular peanut butter for using almond butter or all natural peanut butter.
Benefits of almond butter:
-Almond butter is beneficial in reducing heart disease and cholesterol through the high monounsaturated fats in the almonds
-high in fiber and protein in addition to having monounsaturated fats
-helps to regulate blood sugar
-rich in antioxidants and contain important vitamins and minerals including vitamin E, vitamin B2, magnesium and calcium
-Almond butter is a beneficial substitute for peanut butter for those who suffer from peanut allergies, as it typically can be tolerated by most people
-helps to lower blood pressure because it contains calcium, potassium and magnesium
Benefits of peanut butter:
-Peanut butter is also rich in antioxidants
-helps to lower the bad form of cholesterol known as LDL.
-Peanut butter may also help prevent Alzheimer’s disease since it contains Niacin
-One of the many benefits of eating peanut butter is that it contains large amounts of dietary fiber, equal to about 8 percent. Fiber helps in the process of controlling blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Another benefit of fiber is that it can reduce the chance of developing colorectal cancer.
-Peanut butter contains high amounts of proteins--as much as 24 percent by weight. Along with protein, peanut butter contains vitamins E and B3 and the minerals copper and iron. It also contains calcium and potassium.
-Peanuts contain an interesting nutrient called resveratrol, which is a natural antimicrobial product and is created by the peanut plant. This nutrient helps to protect against bacteria, viruses and fungus.
All of this information was found on the internet and I'm in no way a medical professional so please do your own research before making any of these changes in your own diet.
1. I start every morning off with a nutritional breakfast.
Benefits:
-people who eat breakfast take in fewer calories daily on average, leading to easier and better weight management over time.
2. Packing my own lunch.
Benefits:
-saves you money
-you can control your calorie and fat intake over eating out at restaurants
-great way to use up leftovers
-gives you a chance to get in extra servings of fruits and veggies
3. I've replaced sodas, tea and coffee with water.
Benefits of drinking more water:
-helps you keep hydrated
-helps to lose weight
-natural remedy for a headache
-helps to make you look younger and have healthier skin
-helps you think better, be more alert and concentrate
-water helps you to feel more energetic and helps to fuel your muscles during exercise
-helps in digestion and constipation
-less cramps and sprains
-helps to fight against the flu and other ailments such as kidney stones and heart attacks
-relieves fatigue
-reduces the risk of cancer
4. I eat a snack between each meal.
Benefits:
-helps to maintain normal blood sugar levels, which keeps your energy high throughout the day
-helps to keep you from feeling too hungry, preventing you from overeating at meals later in the day
-great opportunity to include more fruits and vegetables
5. I've traded out using regular peanut butter for using almond butter or all natural peanut butter.
Benefits of almond butter:
-Almond butter is beneficial in reducing heart disease and cholesterol through the high monounsaturated fats in the almonds
-high in fiber and protein in addition to having monounsaturated fats
-helps to regulate blood sugar
-rich in antioxidants and contain important vitamins and minerals including vitamin E, vitamin B2, magnesium and calcium
-Almond butter is a beneficial substitute for peanut butter for those who suffer from peanut allergies, as it typically can be tolerated by most people
-helps to lower blood pressure because it contains calcium, potassium and magnesium
Benefits of peanut butter:
-Peanut butter is also rich in antioxidants
-helps to lower the bad form of cholesterol known as LDL.
-Peanut butter may also help prevent Alzheimer’s disease since it contains Niacin
-One of the many benefits of eating peanut butter is that it contains large amounts of dietary fiber, equal to about 8 percent. Fiber helps in the process of controlling blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Another benefit of fiber is that it can reduce the chance of developing colorectal cancer.
-Peanut butter contains high amounts of proteins--as much as 24 percent by weight. Along with protein, peanut butter contains vitamins E and B3 and the minerals copper and iron. It also contains calcium and potassium.
-Peanuts contain an interesting nutrient called resveratrol, which is a natural antimicrobial product and is created by the peanut plant. This nutrient helps to protect against bacteria, viruses and fungus.
All of this information was found on the internet and I'm in no way a medical professional so please do your own research before making any of these changes in your own diet.
Changes I've Made Part 2
This post is part 2 of the series I'm going to post about the changes I've made in my eating.
1. I've changed from regular yogurt to Greek yogurt.
Benefits of Greek Yogurt:
-It's higher in protein.
-It's lower in carbohydrates.
-It's thickier and creamier.
-It's lower in sodium.
2. I've added fish to my diet.
Benefits of salmon:
-High in protein.
-Rich in Omega 3's which reduce inflammation in the body and decreases your chance of heart disease or a having a heart attack.
-Salmon also is high in fish oil, which promotes smooth skin and reduces redness.
-Salmons oils makes you feel fuller longer.
-Salmon has been found to decrease your risk of Alzheimer's and to speed up mental processing even in younger adults.
-The oil in salmon is unsaturated, meaning it will not clog your arteries.
-Decreased risk of arrhythmias, which can lead to sudden cardiac death.
-Decreased triglyceride levels.
-Salmon is one of the foods that helps to lower blood pressure because it slows down the build up of atherosclerotic plaque.
-Salmon, like other cold water fish, fights arthiritis.
-Salmon and other fish high in omega-3 fatty acids helps to heal your nerves.
-Salmon and othe foods high in omega-3 fatty acids interrupts the progression of early symptoms of schizophrenia into full-blown schizophrenia.
-Salmon is rich in iron, which helps to remedy some forms of anemia.
Benefits of Tilapia:
-Tilapia provides a low calorie, low fat protein alternative.
-Tilapia is a source of Omega 3 fatty acids which is good for heart health.
3. I've added 100% whey protein powder to my diet.
Benefits of whey protein powder:
-Lowers cortisol levels which reduces stress.
-Increases muscle mass.
-Increases glutathione in the body which is an antioxidant that helps with immune function.
-Whey protein is easy to digest, and can be taken by those with lactose intolerance.
-Whey protein helps in weight loss and weight maintenance because of its calcium content, lactose sugar, protein and leucine. All of these work together to regulate metabolism.
-Whey protein helps improve immune function because it contains cysteine, lactoferrin, immunoglobulins, BCAAs, and because it helps maintain glutathione in the body.
-Whey protein as a supplement is more effective than casein at improving exercise performance.
I found all of this information on the internet and I'm in no way a medical professional so please do your own research before you make any of these changes in your own diet.
1. I've changed from regular yogurt to Greek yogurt.
Benefits of Greek Yogurt:
-It's higher in protein.
-It's lower in carbohydrates.
-It's thickier and creamier.
-It's lower in sodium.
2. I've added fish to my diet.
Benefits of salmon:
-High in protein.
-Rich in Omega 3's which reduce inflammation in the body and decreases your chance of heart disease or a having a heart attack.
-Salmon also is high in fish oil, which promotes smooth skin and reduces redness.
-Salmons oils makes you feel fuller longer.
-Salmon has been found to decrease your risk of Alzheimer's and to speed up mental processing even in younger adults.
-The oil in salmon is unsaturated, meaning it will not clog your arteries.
-Decreased risk of arrhythmias, which can lead to sudden cardiac death.
-Decreased triglyceride levels.
-Salmon is one of the foods that helps to lower blood pressure because it slows down the build up of atherosclerotic plaque.
-Salmon, like other cold water fish, fights arthiritis.
-Salmon and other fish high in omega-3 fatty acids helps to heal your nerves.
-Salmon and othe foods high in omega-3 fatty acids interrupts the progression of early symptoms of schizophrenia into full-blown schizophrenia.
-Salmon is rich in iron, which helps to remedy some forms of anemia.
Benefits of Tilapia:
-Tilapia provides a low calorie, low fat protein alternative.
-Tilapia is a source of Omega 3 fatty acids which is good for heart health.
3. I've added 100% whey protein powder to my diet.
Benefits of whey protein powder:
-Lowers cortisol levels which reduces stress.
-Increases muscle mass.
-Increases glutathione in the body which is an antioxidant that helps with immune function.
-Whey protein is easy to digest, and can be taken by those with lactose intolerance.
-Whey protein helps in weight loss and weight maintenance because of its calcium content, lactose sugar, protein and leucine. All of these work together to regulate metabolism.
-Whey protein helps improve immune function because it contains cysteine, lactoferrin, immunoglobulins, BCAAs, and because it helps maintain glutathione in the body.
-Whey protein as a supplement is more effective than casein at improving exercise performance.
I found all of this information on the internet and I'm in no way a medical professional so please do your own research before you make any of these changes in your own diet.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Changes I've Made
Over the last few weeks I have started the Eat Clean diet and I've made so many positive changes so I thought I would start a series of posts listing a few at a time of the changes I've made.
1. I've changed from skim milk to almond milk.
Skim milk contains for a 1 cup serving size:
80 calories
0g fat
0mg cholesterol
125mg sodium
13g carbs
0g fiber
12g sugar
9g protein
Unsweetened almond milk contains for a 1 cup serving size:
40 calories
3.5g fat
0mg cholesterol
180mg sodium
2g carbs
1g fiber
0g sugar
1g protein
Its also free of dairy, soy, lactose, cholesterol, peanuts, casein, gluten, eggs, saturated fat and MSG, its made with real almonds, contains no added sweeteners, has a low glycemic index and is vegan.
2. For breakfast I eat natural cereals like Kashi or steelcut oats.
In place of sugar and butter in my oatmeal I add honey or agave nectar. I also add flaxseed and wheat germ to my cereal and oatmeal. To add some extra sweetness to my oatmeal I throw in alittle fruit(ex. raisins) and nuts (ex. walnuts).
Steelcut oats are inherently full of nutritional value and are high in B-vitamins, calcium, protein and fiber while low in salt and unsaturated fat. One cup of steel-cut oatmeal contains 8 g of insoluble fiber. According to the USDA, whole grains reduce cholesterol and high blood pressure and even help prevent heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Whole grains also help flush fat and cholesterol out of your system and provide powerful antioxidants that help you stay healthier, look younger, and live longer.
Benefits of Honey
-Natural energy booster
-It has antioxidant and anti bacterial properties
-It possesses carcinogen preventing and anti tumor properties
-It can be used for cuts and burns, hangovers, sore throats and sleeplessness.
Benefits of Agave nectar:
-Has a low glycemic index
-The sugar it contains doesn't cause an unhealthy spike in blood sugar levels like other forms of sweeteners.
Benefits of Flaxseed:-Can help reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes.
-Omega-3 essential fatty acids, "good" fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects. Each tablespoon of ground flaxseed contains about 1.8 grams of plant omega-3s.
-Lignans, which have both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities. Flaxseed contains 75- 800 times more lignans than other plant foods
-Fiber. Flaxseed contains both the soluble and insoluble types.
-May have a protective effect against cancer, particularly breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer.
-The lignans in flaxseed may provide some protection against cancers that are sensitive to hormones. Some studies have suggested that exposure to lignans during adolescence helps reduce the risk of breast cancer
-Daily intake of the lignans in flax may modestly improve blood sugar
-Also effective in inflammations and hotflashes
Benefits of Wheat germ:
-High in vitamin E - an antioxidant which is good for the skin and has anti-aging properties.
-Has a phytosterol content which has been shown to lower cholesterol and promote a healthy heart.
-Good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids helps to lower cholesterol and blood pressure as well as being important for nervous system functioning, and help elevate mood.
-Good source of fiber which has many benefits including improved bowel function and may reduce the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes and prevent weight gain.
-Aids in treating muscular disorders and helps prevent muscle cramps.
-Aids the body in handling stressful situations.
Benefits of Raisins:
-Great source of iron which helps the blood transport oxygen.
Benefits of Nuts (Almonds and Walnuts):
-Have cancer preventing properties.
-High in Omega 3 fatty acids which help protect against heart problems and diseases.
3. I've increased my protein intake and decreased my carbohydrate intake.
Benefits of protein:
-Essential to maintain a healthy body.
-Protein helps tissue repair.
-Helps provide energy to the body to keep us from becoming fatigued.
-Helps the body fight off illness and disease and keeps the immune system functioning properly.
-Helps build skin, hair, nails and cartilage.
Disadvantages of Carbohydrates:
-Increased body fat levels
-Increased likelihood of contracting Type 2 Diabetes
-Increased hunger levels
-Increased risk of cell damage
-Fluctuating energy levels
These are just a few of my changes. All of this information was found on the internet and I am in no way a medical professional so before adding any of these changes to your own diet do your own research.
1. I've changed from skim milk to almond milk.
Skim milk contains for a 1 cup serving size:
80 calories
0g fat
0mg cholesterol
125mg sodium
13g carbs
0g fiber
12g sugar
9g protein
Unsweetened almond milk contains for a 1 cup serving size:
40 calories
3.5g fat
0mg cholesterol
180mg sodium
2g carbs
1g fiber
0g sugar
1g protein
Its also free of dairy, soy, lactose, cholesterol, peanuts, casein, gluten, eggs, saturated fat and MSG, its made with real almonds, contains no added sweeteners, has a low glycemic index and is vegan.
2. For breakfast I eat natural cereals like Kashi or steelcut oats.
In place of sugar and butter in my oatmeal I add honey or agave nectar. I also add flaxseed and wheat germ to my cereal and oatmeal. To add some extra sweetness to my oatmeal I throw in alittle fruit(ex. raisins) and nuts (ex. walnuts).
Steelcut oats are inherently full of nutritional value and are high in B-vitamins, calcium, protein and fiber while low in salt and unsaturated fat. One cup of steel-cut oatmeal contains 8 g of insoluble fiber. According to the USDA, whole grains reduce cholesterol and high blood pressure and even help prevent heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Whole grains also help flush fat and cholesterol out of your system and provide powerful antioxidants that help you stay healthier, look younger, and live longer.
Benefits of Honey
-Natural energy booster
-It has antioxidant and anti bacterial properties
-It possesses carcinogen preventing and anti tumor properties
-It can be used for cuts and burns, hangovers, sore throats and sleeplessness.
Benefits of Agave nectar:
-Has a low glycemic index
-The sugar it contains doesn't cause an unhealthy spike in blood sugar levels like other forms of sweeteners.
Benefits of Flaxseed:-Can help reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes.
-Omega-3 essential fatty acids, "good" fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects. Each tablespoon of ground flaxseed contains about 1.8 grams of plant omega-3s.
-Lignans, which have both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities. Flaxseed contains 75- 800 times more lignans than other plant foods
-Fiber. Flaxseed contains both the soluble and insoluble types.
-May have a protective effect against cancer, particularly breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer.
-The lignans in flaxseed may provide some protection against cancers that are sensitive to hormones. Some studies have suggested that exposure to lignans during adolescence helps reduce the risk of breast cancer
-Daily intake of the lignans in flax may modestly improve blood sugar
-Also effective in inflammations and hotflashes
Benefits of Wheat germ:
-High in vitamin E - an antioxidant which is good for the skin and has anti-aging properties.
-Has a phytosterol content which has been shown to lower cholesterol and promote a healthy heart.
-Good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids helps to lower cholesterol and blood pressure as well as being important for nervous system functioning, and help elevate mood.
-Good source of fiber which has many benefits including improved bowel function and may reduce the risk of developing heart disease and diabetes and prevent weight gain.
-Aids in treating muscular disorders and helps prevent muscle cramps.
-Aids the body in handling stressful situations.
Benefits of Raisins:
-Great source of iron which helps the blood transport oxygen.
Benefits of Nuts (Almonds and Walnuts):
-Have cancer preventing properties.
-High in Omega 3 fatty acids which help protect against heart problems and diseases.
3. I've increased my protein intake and decreased my carbohydrate intake.
Benefits of protein:
-Essential to maintain a healthy body.
-Protein helps tissue repair.
-Helps provide energy to the body to keep us from becoming fatigued.
-Helps the body fight off illness and disease and keeps the immune system functioning properly.
-Helps build skin, hair, nails and cartilage.
Disadvantages of Carbohydrates:
-Increased body fat levels
-Increased likelihood of contracting Type 2 Diabetes
-Increased hunger levels
-Increased risk of cell damage
-Fluctuating energy levels
These are just a few of my changes. All of this information was found on the internet and I am in no way a medical professional so before adding any of these changes to your own diet do your own research.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Eat Clean Diet
I've had quite a few people ask me questions about the eating plan that I follow so I thought I would write a post about it. The eating plan I'm doing is The Eat Clean Diet and it was developed by Tosca Reno. You can find her site here http://eatcleandiet.com/ and her blog can be found here http://eatcleandiet.blogspot.com/. I decided to follow this plan because I had fallen off the wagon bad with my eating and I needed something to get me back on track. This program is very structured which I really like and so far everything I've eaten has been delicious.
The goal of this program is to eat as clean as possible by eating foods that are as close to the way nature made them. That means you try to avoid processed foods that contain chemicals, pesticides and preservatives. Another goal of this program is to eat 5 to 6 times a day, every 2 to 3 hours to keep your blood sugar levels stable. You also combine a lean protein with a carbohydrate at every meal which keeps you satisfied and fuller longer. An added benefit is the increase in energy once you start taking care of your body by eating healthy foods.
There are 5 categories that your foods are divided up into: lean proteins, starchy carbs, fibrous carbs, simple carbs and fats. Below I list examples of what can be found in each category, there are alot more foods in each of these categories but this will give you an idea of what you can eat.
Lean Protein
Cottage cheese
Eggs/egg whites
White fish such as tilapia and Mahi-Mahi
Chicken and turkey breast
Lean red meats such as filet mignon and beef tenderloin
Tofu
Salmon
Starchy Carbs
Oatmeal
Brown Rice
Sweet Potatoes
Beans such as black, kidney, garbanzo and lima
Lentils
Whole wheat bread and wraps
Quinoa
Fibrous Carbs
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Spinach
Peppers
Asparagus
Zucchini
Brussel sprouts
Carrots
Cabbage
Simple Carbs
Apple
Orange
Canteloupe
Banana
Peaches
Grapes
Strawberries
Honey
Fat
Nuts
Olive Oil
Flaxseed
Seeds
Nut butters
Avocado
Full fat cheeses
You may have wondered why I gave each group above a different color but thats because there is an easy color coding system that goes along with this plan. Each group is given a color and this makes it easier to see if you have gotten your servings in for the day. Here are the servings you are allowed: Lean protein is given the color blue and you are allowed to have 5 servings a day, starchy carbs are the color red and you can have 2 servings, fibrous carbs are green and you get 5 a day, simple carbs are purple and you are allowed 2 a day and fats are the color orange and you get 2 servings a day. You don't have to use the color coding system but it does make it alot easier for me to see if I'm getting in everything I need everyday.
The only other recommendations that this plan makes is to drink at least 8 cups of water a day and to get in some exercise. On the Eat Clean diet website you will find a forum which is wonderful for anyone starting out because you can ask plenty of questions and everyone has been super helpful to me. I hope this helps some of you who maybe looking for a new plan to try or just need something to get you back in the swing of things. Good luck and if you have any questions just ask.
The goal of this program is to eat as clean as possible by eating foods that are as close to the way nature made them. That means you try to avoid processed foods that contain chemicals, pesticides and preservatives. Another goal of this program is to eat 5 to 6 times a day, every 2 to 3 hours to keep your blood sugar levels stable. You also combine a lean protein with a carbohydrate at every meal which keeps you satisfied and fuller longer. An added benefit is the increase in energy once you start taking care of your body by eating healthy foods.
There are 5 categories that your foods are divided up into: lean proteins, starchy carbs, fibrous carbs, simple carbs and fats. Below I list examples of what can be found in each category, there are alot more foods in each of these categories but this will give you an idea of what you can eat.
Lean Protein
Cottage cheese
Eggs/egg whites
White fish such as tilapia and Mahi-Mahi
Chicken and turkey breast
Lean red meats such as filet mignon and beef tenderloin
Tofu
Salmon
Starchy Carbs
Oatmeal
Brown Rice
Sweet Potatoes
Beans such as black, kidney, garbanzo and lima
Lentils
Whole wheat bread and wraps
Quinoa
Fibrous Carbs
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Spinach
Peppers
Asparagus
Zucchini
Brussel sprouts
Carrots
Cabbage
Simple Carbs
Apple
Orange
Canteloupe
Banana
Peaches
Grapes
Strawberries
Honey
Fat
Nuts
Olive Oil
Flaxseed
Seeds
Nut butters
Avocado
Full fat cheeses
You may have wondered why I gave each group above a different color but thats because there is an easy color coding system that goes along with this plan. Each group is given a color and this makes it easier to see if you have gotten your servings in for the day. Here are the servings you are allowed: Lean protein is given the color blue and you are allowed to have 5 servings a day, starchy carbs are the color red and you can have 2 servings, fibrous carbs are green and you get 5 a day, simple carbs are purple and you are allowed 2 a day and fats are the color orange and you get 2 servings a day. You don't have to use the color coding system but it does make it alot easier for me to see if I'm getting in everything I need everyday.
The only other recommendations that this plan makes is to drink at least 8 cups of water a day and to get in some exercise. On the Eat Clean diet website you will find a forum which is wonderful for anyone starting out because you can ask plenty of questions and everyone has been super helpful to me. I hope this helps some of you who maybe looking for a new plan to try or just need something to get you back in the swing of things. Good luck and if you have any questions just ask.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Game Plan for Tomorrow
Here is my game plan for tomorrow as far as my eating. Took me awhile to figure out what foods to put with what since I'm starting the new eating plan tomorrow but I think I got it. I figured if I went ahead and listed it here then I would stick to it. Its alot of food really and that kind of scares me but its all healthy. Here's whats on the menu:
Breakfast- Steelcut Oats with flax seed and honey
1 cup skim milk
Snack- 12 almonds
1 banana
Lunch- spring mix topped with 4 oz roasted chicken breast, cucumber
and tomato
Snack- 1 slice whole wheat bread, toasted and topped with almond
butter
1 cup greek yogurt
Dinner- 1 tilapia filet
Steamed broccoli
Roasted Yellow squash
Also I have to drink at least 8 cups of water.
Breakfast- Steelcut Oats with flax seed and honey
1 cup skim milk
Snack- 12 almonds
1 banana
Lunch- spring mix topped with 4 oz roasted chicken breast, cucumber
and tomato
Snack- 1 slice whole wheat bread, toasted and topped with almond
butter
1 cup greek yogurt
Dinner- 1 tilapia filet
Steamed broccoli
Roasted Yellow squash
Also I have to drink at least 8 cups of water.
Grocery Shopping and My Dinner
I finally got to make it to the grocery store after being snowed in for 2 days and here are some pictures of what I got.
I didn't get everything I needed today because forgetful me went off without my shopping list so I still have these items left to buy:
Ground turkey
Maple syrup
Whole wheat flour
Asparagus
Spinach
Red Peppers
Unsweetened applesauce
Garlic powder
Balsamic vinegar
Sugar substitute
Corn
Brussel Sprouts
I know some of the items in the pictures aren't on the Clean Eating Plan but for now I'm trying to gradually work this new plan into my lifestyle.
Here is a picture of the dinner I just ate...yummy.
Ground turkey
Maple syrup
Whole wheat flour
Asparagus
Spinach
Red Peppers
Unsweetened applesauce
Garlic powder
Balsamic vinegar
Sugar substitute
Corn
Brussel Sprouts
I know some of the items in the pictures aren't on the Clean Eating Plan but for now I'm trying to gradually work this new plan into my lifestyle.
Here is a picture of the dinner I just ate...yummy.
I started with Spring Mix salad mix and topped it with cucumber, onion, tomato, roasted chicken breast, almonds, craisins, lowfat feta cheese, croutons and lite ranch dressing. This isn't a Clean Eating meal because of the croutons and salad dressing but it was definitely yummy and low calorie. I think next time I may top it with hardboiled egg to and leave off the croutons and salad dressing so that I can eat it on plan.
Clean Eating Plan
Today was another bad eating day but I did alot of research on the Clean Eating Plan which I plan on starting just as soon as I can get to the grocery store since I'm snowed in right now. I'm hoping that will be tomorrow but anyways here are some facts about the diet and why I think it might work for me.
The plan is intended for you to eat foods the way nature intended them to be, unprocessed and unrefined, in their puriest, freshiest, healthiest form. You get to eat more often, 5 to 6 times a day actually and each meal must consist of a lean protein, complex carb and a healthy fat.
The Clean Eating Plan keeps your blood sugar levels stable, keeps you satisfied longer and keeps you feeling great and full of energy. It decreases your body fat and increases your lean tissue. It also improves your overall health and immunity and decreases your risk of certain types of diseases such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease and cancers. By following this plan you are consuming less pesticides, artificial food additives and preservatives, sodium and sugars.
There are certain foods off limits on this plan which include processed sugars, sugar substitutes, alcohol, processed foods, refined grains and saturated and trans fats which are all bad things for our bodies anyway. There are also a few guidelines you should follow on this plan which includes eliminating soda and alcohol from your meal plan, packing your own lunches, keeping healthy snacks handy, always eating breakfast, eating 5 to 6 smaller meals a day and paying close attention to your portion sizes. Also they recommend reading food and nutritional labels and shopping the perimeter of your grocery store.
There are quite a few books on the Clean Eating Plan which were written by Tosca Reno. You can visit her site here http://eatcleandiet.com/about_the_diet.aspx if you would like to read about her eating plan.
This plan is pretty close to what I was trying to do when I first started my weight loss process and then I just got sidetracked. I felt really good when I was eating mostly fruits and vegetables and avoiding carbs and sugar. This plan makes alot of sense to me and I think it could really help me get back on track. It will definitely take some getting use to for me to eat 5 to 6 times a day but its suppose to help keep your metabolism burning better which helps with your weight loss so I'm willing to give it a try. I've done alot of research about the foods that are endorsed in this plan which I plan on writing about in another post and it really surprised me to find out what natural healing and protective properties certain foods have. I just hope this plan is what I've been looking for because I can't stand feeling unhealthy like I have lately.
The plan is intended for you to eat foods the way nature intended them to be, unprocessed and unrefined, in their puriest, freshiest, healthiest form. You get to eat more often, 5 to 6 times a day actually and each meal must consist of a lean protein, complex carb and a healthy fat.
The Clean Eating Plan keeps your blood sugar levels stable, keeps you satisfied longer and keeps you feeling great and full of energy. It decreases your body fat and increases your lean tissue. It also improves your overall health and immunity and decreases your risk of certain types of diseases such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease and cancers. By following this plan you are consuming less pesticides, artificial food additives and preservatives, sodium and sugars.
There are certain foods off limits on this plan which include processed sugars, sugar substitutes, alcohol, processed foods, refined grains and saturated and trans fats which are all bad things for our bodies anyway. There are also a few guidelines you should follow on this plan which includes eliminating soda and alcohol from your meal plan, packing your own lunches, keeping healthy snacks handy, always eating breakfast, eating 5 to 6 smaller meals a day and paying close attention to your portion sizes. Also they recommend reading food and nutritional labels and shopping the perimeter of your grocery store.
There are quite a few books on the Clean Eating Plan which were written by Tosca Reno. You can visit her site here http://eatcleandiet.com/about_the_diet.aspx if you would like to read about her eating plan.
This plan is pretty close to what I was trying to do when I first started my weight loss process and then I just got sidetracked. I felt really good when I was eating mostly fruits and vegetables and avoiding carbs and sugar. This plan makes alot of sense to me and I think it could really help me get back on track. It will definitely take some getting use to for me to eat 5 to 6 times a day but its suppose to help keep your metabolism burning better which helps with your weight loss so I'm willing to give it a try. I've done alot of research about the foods that are endorsed in this plan which I plan on writing about in another post and it really surprised me to find out what natural healing and protective properties certain foods have. I just hope this plan is what I've been looking for because I can't stand feeling unhealthy like I have lately.
Friday, January 7, 2011
My personal 2011 goals
My goals for the year 2011:
(updates will be in red)
Well my eating finally caught up with me this week and I gained 3.4 lbs and to be honest I don't feel that bad about it. I feel like I've been running from a gain for the last 2 weeks and I'm happy to finally get it over with. Now I can forgive myself and move forward. I honestly believe my problem is eating to many carbs, thats where the weight is coming from. I'm going to try to avoid carbs as much as I can this next week and see what happens. Do I feel like I have my mojo back yet?....NO....Am I ready to give up yet?.....NO....Even though I may have had a gain this week the things I'm doing for my body are making me healthier, maybe not weight wise but physically it is. Something will kick in one of these days and I will have my momentum back, until then I just keep on keeping on.
1. Walking Goal: I figure there are 52 weeks in a year and if I walk 2 miles a day 5 times a week then thats 520 miles a year but just to add in alittle challenge I'm going to say 600 miles. So my new goal for this upcoming year is to walk 600 miles in 2011. (Only walked 5 miles this last week)
2. Biking Goal: I haven't really been riding my bike that much but it is something that I want to start doing. I'm not going to set this goal very high since its something new to me and I can always add to it later. I figure 52 weeks in a year and if I ride my bike 3 times a week for at least 2 miles then thats 312 miles but I'm just going to round it off to 300 miles. So my new goal for this upcoming year is to ride my bike 300 miles in 2011. (Only rode 1 mile this last week)
3. YMCA Goal: I plan on hitting the gym at least 3 times a week to do strength training. (Haven't made it to the Y yet)
4. Swimming Goal: I know the Y has a pool and I would love to add this to my workout. I'm thinking I will try to swim at least 2 times a week. (Haven't made it to the Y yet)
5. Crunches Goal: My stomach is a real problem area for me so I'm planning on doing crunches every other day. Right now I'm at a 100 crunches but as I get stronger I will increase that. (Only did 200 crunches this last week)
I know this seems like alot of working out but this is what I need to do to get my body in shape. We all know that when you lose alot of weight things don't spring back like they should and I can always alter these goals later if they don't seem to be working for me.
6. Weight Loss Goal: I'm still aiming for 2 lbs a week so here are my goals:
January 25, 2011- 203 lbs (Current weight 215.2lbs, gain of 3.4 lbs)
February 22, 2011- 195 lbs (under 200 for valentines how sweet that would be)
March 22, 2011- 187 lbs
April 19, 2011- 179 lbs
May 17, 2011- 171 lbs
June 14, 2011- 163 lbs
July 12, 2011- 155 lbs ( 2 days before my birthday what a wonderful birthday present to myself)
August 9, 2011- 147 lbs
September 6, 2011- 140 lbs ( this would be the smallest I've ever been)
At the rate of 2 lbs a week I should be at my goal weight in 9 months. That may seem like a long time to some but as you get older time flies and 9 months is nothing.
7. Water Goal: I had a goal in 2010 of drinking at least 128 oz of water a day but of course I never hit that goal so for 2011 I'm just going to work on drinking as much water as possible without setting a goal. (Still not drinking as much water as I should)
8. Eating Goals: The following are my goals for my food intake daily:
Sugar- I have greatly reduced my sugar intake already but its still something I need to continue to work on. (Still eating to much sugar)
Fruits- I love fruits especially sweet fruits like bananas, apples and grapes but I have learned that fruits have alot of natural sugar in them so you do need to watch how much you eat so my goal is to continue to keep my fruit intake to a maximum of 1-2 servings per day. (Getting in alittle more fruits daily)
Vegetables- I have always been a vegetable eater but I have had to learn to replace some of my carbs like macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes with vegetables instead. I am learning to try new vegetables that I've never had before to add some variety into my eating and vegetables really are good for you and help to fill you up. So I plan on continuing to try at least one new vegetable and make sure I get my daily servings of veggies in. (Something I really need to start focusing on is getting in my vegetables, I truly think that is what was helping me lose weight)
Carbohydrates- This is probably one of my favorite types of foods, I mean who doesn't love macaroni and cheese and pasta dishes and breads but if you aren't careful these types of food can put alot of weight on you. So I plan on continuing to really watch my intake of carbs. (I am eating way to many carbs which is causing me to gain weight so I need to lay off the carbs)
Soda- I have mainly been drinking water but I have been sneaking in a couple diet sodas a week and I want to completely give up sodas again. (Doing ok at this goal)
Fast Food- I try to pick the healthiest thing when I get fast food but like a friend pointed out to me no fast food is healthy. I'm only picking out the least unhealthy thing on the menu so this is definitely something I need to give up. So my last goal is to completely avoid fast food. (Need to stay away from restaurants completely but not doing to good at this goal)
Recommended Daily Allowances:
(not really a challenge but something I need to keep an eye on)
Calories: 1760 to lose 2 lbs a week
Fat: 64 grams
Fiber: 25 grams
Carbohydrates: 300 grams
Sugar: 40 grams
Protein: 50 grams
Sodium: 2400 milligrams
I know it seems like alot but it all goes hand in hand with each other and I can always change up my goals later, I love a good challenge though.
(updates will be in red)
Well my eating finally caught up with me this week and I gained 3.4 lbs and to be honest I don't feel that bad about it. I feel like I've been running from a gain for the last 2 weeks and I'm happy to finally get it over with. Now I can forgive myself and move forward. I honestly believe my problem is eating to many carbs, thats where the weight is coming from. I'm going to try to avoid carbs as much as I can this next week and see what happens. Do I feel like I have my mojo back yet?....NO....Am I ready to give up yet?.....NO....Even though I may have had a gain this week the things I'm doing for my body are making me healthier, maybe not weight wise but physically it is. Something will kick in one of these days and I will have my momentum back, until then I just keep on keeping on.
1. Walking Goal: I figure there are 52 weeks in a year and if I walk 2 miles a day 5 times a week then thats 520 miles a year but just to add in alittle challenge I'm going to say 600 miles. So my new goal for this upcoming year is to walk 600 miles in 2011. (Only walked 5 miles this last week)
2. Biking Goal: I haven't really been riding my bike that much but it is something that I want to start doing. I'm not going to set this goal very high since its something new to me and I can always add to it later. I figure 52 weeks in a year and if I ride my bike 3 times a week for at least 2 miles then thats 312 miles but I'm just going to round it off to 300 miles. So my new goal for this upcoming year is to ride my bike 300 miles in 2011. (Only rode 1 mile this last week)
3. YMCA Goal: I plan on hitting the gym at least 3 times a week to do strength training. (Haven't made it to the Y yet)
I know this seems like alot of working out but this is what I need to do to get my body in shape. We all know that when you lose alot of weight things don't spring back like they should and I can always alter these goals later if they don't seem to be working for me.
6. Weight Loss Goal: I'm still aiming for 2 lbs a week so here are my goals:
January 25, 2011- 203 lbs (Current weight 215.2lbs, gain of 3.4 lbs)
February 22, 2011- 195 lbs (under 200 for valentines how sweet that would be)
March 22, 2011- 187 lbs
April 19, 2011- 179 lbs
May 17, 2011- 171 lbs
June 14, 2011- 163 lbs
July 12, 2011- 155 lbs ( 2 days before my birthday what a wonderful birthday present to myself)
August 9, 2011- 147 lbs
September 6, 2011- 140 lbs ( this would be the smallest I've ever been)
At the rate of 2 lbs a week I should be at my goal weight in 9 months. That may seem like a long time to some but as you get older time flies and 9 months is nothing.
7. Water Goal: I had a goal in 2010 of drinking at least 128 oz of water a day but of course I never hit that goal so for 2011 I'm just going to work on drinking as much water as possible without setting a goal. (Still not drinking as much water as I should)
8. Eating Goals: The following are my goals for my food intake daily:
Sugar- I have greatly reduced my sugar intake already but its still something I need to continue to work on. (Still eating to much sugar)
Fruits- I love fruits especially sweet fruits like bananas, apples and grapes but I have learned that fruits have alot of natural sugar in them so you do need to watch how much you eat so my goal is to continue to keep my fruit intake to a maximum of 1-2 servings per day. (Getting in alittle more fruits daily)
Vegetables- I have always been a vegetable eater but I have had to learn to replace some of my carbs like macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes with vegetables instead. I am learning to try new vegetables that I've never had before to add some variety into my eating and vegetables really are good for you and help to fill you up. So I plan on continuing to try at least one new vegetable and make sure I get my daily servings of veggies in. (Something I really need to start focusing on is getting in my vegetables, I truly think that is what was helping me lose weight)
Carbohydrates- This is probably one of my favorite types of foods, I mean who doesn't love macaroni and cheese and pasta dishes and breads but if you aren't careful these types of food can put alot of weight on you. So I plan on continuing to really watch my intake of carbs. (I am eating way to many carbs which is causing me to gain weight so I need to lay off the carbs)
Soda- I have mainly been drinking water but I have been sneaking in a couple diet sodas a week and I want to completely give up sodas again. (Doing ok at this goal)
Fast Food- I try to pick the healthiest thing when I get fast food but like a friend pointed out to me no fast food is healthy. I'm only picking out the least unhealthy thing on the menu so this is definitely something I need to give up. So my last goal is to completely avoid fast food. (Need to stay away from restaurants completely but not doing to good at this goal)
Recommended Daily Allowances:
(not really a challenge but something I need to keep an eye on)
Calories: 1760 to lose 2 lbs a week
Fat: 64 grams
Fiber: 25 grams
Carbohydrates: 300 grams
Sugar: 40 grams
Protein: 50 grams
Sodium: 2400 milligrams
I know it seems like alot but it all goes hand in hand with each other and I can always change up my goals later, I love a good challenge though.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Goals, Challenges and Weigh In Updates
I decided to keep all my challenges and goals together in one post to make it easier to track everything. I know it seems like I have taken on alot but its keeps me motivated and keeps me busy so I don't think about food so much. Updates are in red.
Weight loss goals (2 lbs a week):
December 28, 2010- 205 lbs (I weigh 211.8 lbs so I maintained this week)
January 25, 2011- 197 lbs
February 22, 2011- 189 lbs (under 200 for valentines how sweet that would be)
March 22, 2011- 181 lbs
April 19, 2011- 173 lbs
May 17, 2011- 165 lbs
June 14, 2011- 157 lbs
July 12, 2011- 149 lbs ( 2 days before my birthday what a wonderful birthday present to myself)
August 9, 2011- 141 lbs (this would be the smallest I have ever been)
Recommended Daily Allowances:
(not really a challenge but something I need to keep an eye on)
Calories: 1760 to lose 2 lbs a week
Fat: 64 grams
Fiber: 25 grams
Carbohydrates: 300 grams
Sugar: 40 grams
Protein: 50 grams
Sodium: 2400 milligrams
Exercise:
I have challenged myself to walk a 160 miles by New Years. I am using the ticker on the right side of my blog to keep track of how far I have walked.
(I have walked 157.2 miles so far in this challenge, only 2.8 miles to go)
#1....This was my own personal challenge anyway so I'm adding it as my first goal here.....walk 160 miles by New Years.
(I have walked 157.2 miles so far, only 2.8 miles to go)
#2....Continue to eat healthy and exercise so I can lose 20 lbs by New Years. Beginning weight 235.4 lbs.
(I have lost 23.6 lbs so far, I hit my goal)
#3....Make it through the holiday season without falling back into old eating patterns.
(I made it through Christmas without overeating so I'm doing pretty good so far.)
Monthly Goals (12/1/10-12/31/10):
(my own personal goals)
1. Water- My goal has been to drink 128 oz of water a day but I still have not managed to accomplish this so that is my first goal I'm going to work on this month. (I have still yet to hit this goal)
2. Sugar- I have greatly reduced my sugar intake already but its still something I need to continue to work on. (The last week I ate way to much sugar, definitely got to work on this goal)
3. Fruits- I love fruits especially sweet fruits like bananas, apples and grapes but I have learned that fruits have alot of natural sugar in them so you do need to watch how much you eat so my goal this month is to continue to keep my fruit intake to a maximum of 1-2 servings per day. (I've been doing ok on this goal)
4. Vegetables- I have always been a vegetable eater but I have had to learn to replace some of my carbs like macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes with vegetables instead. I am learning to try new vegetables that I've never had before to add some variety into my eating and vegetables really are good for you and help to fill you up. So I plan on continuing to try at least one new vegetable and make sure I get my daily servings of veggies in. (Lately I haven't been eating as many veggies so I need to work on this)
5. Carbohydrates- This is probably one of my favorite types of foods, I mean who doesn't love macaroni and cheese and pasta dishes and breads but if you aren't careful these types of food can put alot of weight on you. So I plan on continuing to really watch my intake of carbs. (This last week I ate way to many carbs, time to get back on track)
6. Exercise- I have been doing really good at exercise but I am adding that as one of my goals so that I make sure I continue to get all of my exercise in. I am challenging myself to walk/jog 5-6 days a week and at least 15 miles a week. (This last week I only got in 11.5 miles)
7. Soda- I have mainly been drinking water but I have been sneaking in a couple diet sodas a week and I want to completely give up sodas this month. (I drank a couple diet sodas this last week)
8. Fast Food- I try to pick the healthiest thing when I get fast food but like a friend pointed out to me no fast food is healthy. I'm only picking out the least unhealthy thing on the menu so this is definitely something I need to give up. So my last goal is to completely avoid fast food this next month. (I had alittle fast food this last week)
I Refuse to Blow it Over the Holidays Challenge:
This challenge is being hosted by Erika at http://wwwfatlikeme.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html . Its just a personal challenge not to overeat during the holidays. You just keep track of how much weight you have lost from the first day of fall until after New Years. My beginning weight was 235.4 lbs.
(I have lost 23.6 lbs so far in this challenge)
I know this seems like alot of goals and challenges but they all kind of fit together I just want to be able to update all of them on the same day to make it easier for me to remember.
Weight loss goals (2 lbs a week):
December 28, 2010- 205 lbs (I weigh 211.8 lbs so I maintained this week)
January 25, 2011- 197 lbs
February 22, 2011- 189 lbs (under 200 for valentines how sweet that would be)
March 22, 2011- 181 lbs
April 19, 2011- 173 lbs
May 17, 2011- 165 lbs
June 14, 2011- 157 lbs
July 12, 2011- 149 lbs ( 2 days before my birthday what a wonderful birthday present to myself)
August 9, 2011- 141 lbs (this would be the smallest I have ever been)
Recommended Daily Allowances:
(not really a challenge but something I need to keep an eye on)
Calories: 1760 to lose 2 lbs a week
Fat: 64 grams
Fiber: 25 grams
Carbohydrates: 300 grams
Sugar: 40 grams
Protein: 50 grams
Sodium: 2400 milligrams
Exercise:
I have challenged myself to walk a 160 miles by New Years. I am using the ticker on the right side of my blog to keep track of how far I have walked.
(I have walked 157.2 miles so far in this challenge, only 2.8 miles to go)
Hot 100 Challenge:
Steve from http://logmyloss.com/ is hosting the Hot 100 Challenge. The Hot 100 is a challenge focused on the last 100 days of 2010 beginning September 23, 2010. Here are my goals:
#1....This was my own personal challenge anyway so I'm adding it as my first goal here.....walk 160 miles by New Years.
(I have walked 157.2 miles so far, only 2.8 miles to go)
#2....Continue to eat healthy and exercise so I can lose 20 lbs by New Years. Beginning weight 235.4 lbs.
(I have lost 23.6 lbs so far, I hit my goal)
#3....Make it through the holiday season without falling back into old eating patterns.
(I made it through Christmas without overeating so I'm doing pretty good so far.)
Monthly Goals (12/1/10-12/31/10):
(my own personal goals)
1. Water- My goal has been to drink 128 oz of water a day but I still have not managed to accomplish this so that is my first goal I'm going to work on this month. (I have still yet to hit this goal)
2. Sugar- I have greatly reduced my sugar intake already but its still something I need to continue to work on. (The last week I ate way to much sugar, definitely got to work on this goal)
3. Fruits- I love fruits especially sweet fruits like bananas, apples and grapes but I have learned that fruits have alot of natural sugar in them so you do need to watch how much you eat so my goal this month is to continue to keep my fruit intake to a maximum of 1-2 servings per day. (I've been doing ok on this goal)
4. Vegetables- I have always been a vegetable eater but I have had to learn to replace some of my carbs like macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes with vegetables instead. I am learning to try new vegetables that I've never had before to add some variety into my eating and vegetables really are good for you and help to fill you up. So I plan on continuing to try at least one new vegetable and make sure I get my daily servings of veggies in. (Lately I haven't been eating as many veggies so I need to work on this)
5. Carbohydrates- This is probably one of my favorite types of foods, I mean who doesn't love macaroni and cheese and pasta dishes and breads but if you aren't careful these types of food can put alot of weight on you. So I plan on continuing to really watch my intake of carbs. (This last week I ate way to many carbs, time to get back on track)
6. Exercise- I have been doing really good at exercise but I am adding that as one of my goals so that I make sure I continue to get all of my exercise in. I am challenging myself to walk/jog 5-6 days a week and at least 15 miles a week. (This last week I only got in 11.5 miles)
7. Soda- I have mainly been drinking water but I have been sneaking in a couple diet sodas a week and I want to completely give up sodas this month. (I drank a couple diet sodas this last week)
8. Fast Food- I try to pick the healthiest thing when I get fast food but like a friend pointed out to me no fast food is healthy. I'm only picking out the least unhealthy thing on the menu so this is definitely something I need to give up. So my last goal is to completely avoid fast food this next month. (I had alittle fast food this last week)
I Refuse to Blow it Over the Holidays Challenge:
This challenge is being hosted by Erika at http://wwwfatlikeme.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html . Its just a personal challenge not to overeat during the holidays. You just keep track of how much weight you have lost from the first day of fall until after New Years. My beginning weight was 235.4 lbs.
(I have lost 23.6 lbs so far in this challenge)
Sarah at http://lowstressweightloss.com/blog/ is hosting No Gain Holidays challenge and I have decided to take part. The challenge runs from November 22 until January 3 and you can join anytime. My beginning weight was 218.2 lbs.
(I maintained this week)I know this seems like alot of goals and challenges but they all kind of fit together I just want to be able to update all of them on the same day to make it easier for me to remember.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
2011 Goals
Its going to be a New Year soon so I thought I would start working on my goals for this upcoming year. Here is what I've come up with so far:
1. Walking Goal- I figure there 52 weeks in a year and if I walk 2 miles a day 5 times a week then thats 520 miles a year but just to add in alittle challenge I'm going to say 600 miles. So my new goal for this upcoming year is to walk 600 miles in 2011.
2. Biking Goal- I haven't really been riding my bike that much but it is something that I want to start doing. I'm not going to set this goal very high since its something new to me and I can always add to it later. I figure 52 weeks in a year and if I ride my bike 3 times a week for at least 2 miles then thats 312 miles but I'm just going to round it off to 300 miles. So my new goal for this upcoming year is to ride my bike 300 miles in 2011.
3. YMCA Goal- I plan on hitting the gym at least 3 times a week to do strength training.
4. Swimming Goal- I know the Y has a pool and I would love to add this to my workout. I'm thinking I will try to swim at least 2 times a week.
5. Crunches Goal- My stomach is a real problem area for me so I'm planning on doing crunches every other day. Right now I'm at a 100 crunches but as I get stronger I will increase that.
I know this seems like alot of working out but this is what I need to do to get my body in shape. We all know that when you lose alot of weight things don't spring back like they should and I can always alter these goals later if they don't seem to be working for me.
6. Weight Loss Goal: I'm still aiming for 2 lbs a week so here are my goals:
January 1, 2011- 211 lbs
January 25, 2011- 203 lbs
February 22, 2011- 195 lbs (under 200 for valentines how sweet that would be)
March 22, 2011- 187 lbs
April 19, 2011- 179 lbs
May 17, 2011- 171 lbs
June 14, 2011- 163 lbs
July 12, 2011- 155 lbs ( 2 days before my birthday what a wonderful birthday present to myself)
August 9, 2011- 147 lbs
September 6, 2011- 140 lbs ( this would be the smallest I've ever been)
At the rate of 2 lbs a week I should be at my goal weight in 9 months. That may seem like a long time to some but as you get older time flies and 9 months is nothing.
7. Water Goal- I had a goal in 2010 of drinking at least 128 oz of water a day but of course I never hit that goal so for 2011 I'm just going to work on drinking as much water as possible without setting a goal.
8. Eating Goals- The following are my goals for my food intake daily:
Sugar- I have greatly reduced my sugar intake already but its still something I need to continue to work on.
Fruits- I love fruits especially sweet fruits like bananas, apples and grapes but I have learned that fruits have alot of natural sugar in them so you do need to watch how much you eat so my goal is to continue to keep my fruit intake to a maximum of 1-2 servings per day.
Vegetables- I have always been a vegetable eater but I have had to learn to replace some of my carbs like macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes with vegetables instead. I am learning to try new vegetables that I've never had before to add some variety into my eating and vegetables really are good for you and help to fill you up. So I plan on continuing to try at least one new vegetable and make sure I get my daily servings of veggies in.
Carbohydrates- This is probably one of my favorite types of foods, I mean who doesn't love macaroni and cheese and pasta dishes and breads but if you aren't careful these types of food can put alot of weight on you. So I plan on continuing to really watch my intake of carbs.
Soda- I have mainly been drinking water but I have been sneaking in a couple diet sodas a week and I want to completely give up sodas again.
Fast Food- I try to pick the healthiest thing when I get fast food but like a friend pointed out to me no fast food is healthy. I'm only picking out the least unhealthy thing on the menu so this is definitely something I need to give up. So my last goal is to completely avoid fast food.
Recommended Daily Allowances:
(not really a challenge but something I need to keep an eye on)
Calories: 1760 to lose 2 lbs a week
Fat: 64 grams
Fiber: 25 grams
Carbohydrates: 300 grams
Sugar: 40 grams
Protein: 50 grams
Sodium: 2400 milligrams
I know it seems like alot but it all goes hand in hand with each other and I can always change up my goals later, I love a good challenge though.
1. Walking Goal- I figure there 52 weeks in a year and if I walk 2 miles a day 5 times a week then thats 520 miles a year but just to add in alittle challenge I'm going to say 600 miles. So my new goal for this upcoming year is to walk 600 miles in 2011.
2. Biking Goal- I haven't really been riding my bike that much but it is something that I want to start doing. I'm not going to set this goal very high since its something new to me and I can always add to it later. I figure 52 weeks in a year and if I ride my bike 3 times a week for at least 2 miles then thats 312 miles but I'm just going to round it off to 300 miles. So my new goal for this upcoming year is to ride my bike 300 miles in 2011.
3. YMCA Goal- I plan on hitting the gym at least 3 times a week to do strength training.
4. Swimming Goal- I know the Y has a pool and I would love to add this to my workout. I'm thinking I will try to swim at least 2 times a week.
5. Crunches Goal- My stomach is a real problem area for me so I'm planning on doing crunches every other day. Right now I'm at a 100 crunches but as I get stronger I will increase that.
I know this seems like alot of working out but this is what I need to do to get my body in shape. We all know that when you lose alot of weight things don't spring back like they should and I can always alter these goals later if they don't seem to be working for me.
6. Weight Loss Goal: I'm still aiming for 2 lbs a week so here are my goals:
January 1, 2011- 211 lbs
January 25, 2011- 203 lbs
February 22, 2011- 195 lbs (under 200 for valentines how sweet that would be)
March 22, 2011- 187 lbs
April 19, 2011- 179 lbs
May 17, 2011- 171 lbs
June 14, 2011- 163 lbs
July 12, 2011- 155 lbs ( 2 days before my birthday what a wonderful birthday present to myself)
August 9, 2011- 147 lbs
September 6, 2011- 140 lbs ( this would be the smallest I've ever been)
At the rate of 2 lbs a week I should be at my goal weight in 9 months. That may seem like a long time to some but as you get older time flies and 9 months is nothing.
7. Water Goal- I had a goal in 2010 of drinking at least 128 oz of water a day but of course I never hit that goal so for 2011 I'm just going to work on drinking as much water as possible without setting a goal.
8. Eating Goals- The following are my goals for my food intake daily:
Sugar- I have greatly reduced my sugar intake already but its still something I need to continue to work on.
Fruits- I love fruits especially sweet fruits like bananas, apples and grapes but I have learned that fruits have alot of natural sugar in them so you do need to watch how much you eat so my goal is to continue to keep my fruit intake to a maximum of 1-2 servings per day.
Vegetables- I have always been a vegetable eater but I have had to learn to replace some of my carbs like macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes with vegetables instead. I am learning to try new vegetables that I've never had before to add some variety into my eating and vegetables really are good for you and help to fill you up. So I plan on continuing to try at least one new vegetable and make sure I get my daily servings of veggies in.
Carbohydrates- This is probably one of my favorite types of foods, I mean who doesn't love macaroni and cheese and pasta dishes and breads but if you aren't careful these types of food can put alot of weight on you. So I plan on continuing to really watch my intake of carbs.
Soda- I have mainly been drinking water but I have been sneaking in a couple diet sodas a week and I want to completely give up sodas again.
Fast Food- I try to pick the healthiest thing when I get fast food but like a friend pointed out to me no fast food is healthy. I'm only picking out the least unhealthy thing on the menu so this is definitely something I need to give up. So my last goal is to completely avoid fast food.
Recommended Daily Allowances:
(not really a challenge but something I need to keep an eye on)
Calories: 1760 to lose 2 lbs a week
Fat: 64 grams
Fiber: 25 grams
Carbohydrates: 300 grams
Sugar: 40 grams
Protein: 50 grams
Sodium: 2400 milligrams
I know it seems like alot but it all goes hand in hand with each other and I can always change up my goals later, I love a good challenge though.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Goals, Challenges and Weigh In Updates
I decided to keep all my challenges and goals together in one post to make it easier to track everything. I know it seems like I have taken on alot but its keeps me motivated and keeps me busy so I don't think about food so much. Updates are in red.
Weight loss goals (2 lbs a week):
May 17, 2011- 165 lbs
June 14, 2011- 157 lbs
July 12, 2011- 149 lbs ( 2 days before my birthday what a wonderful birthday present to myself)
August 9, 2011- 141 lbs (this would be the smallest I have ever been)
Recommended Daily Allowances:
(not really a challenge but something I need to keep an eye on)
Calories: 1760 to lose 2 lbs a week
Fat: 64 grams
Fiber: 25 grams
Carbohydrates: 300 grams
Sugar: 40 grams
Protein: 50 grams
Sodium: 2400 milligrams
Exercise:
I have challenged myself to walk a 160 miles by New Years. I am using the ticker on the right side of my blog to keep track of how far I have walked.
(I have walked 146 miles so far in this challenge, only 14 miles to go)
Hot 100 Challenge:
Steve from http://logmyloss.com/ is hosting the Hot 100 Challenge. The Hot 100 is a challenge focused on the last 100 days of 2010 beginning September 23, 2010. Here are my goals:
#1....This was my own personal challenge anyway so I'm adding it as my first goal here.....walk 160 miles by New Years.
(I have walked 146 miles so far, only 14 miles to go)
#2....Continue to eat healthy and exercise so I can lose 20 lbs by New Years. Beginning weight 235.4 lbs.
(I have lost 23.6 lbs so far, I hit my goal)
#3....Make it through the holiday season without falling back into old eating patterns.
(I made it through my sons birthday party without overeating so I'm doing pretty good so far.)
Monthly Goals (12/1/10-12/31/10):
(my own personal goals)
1. Water- My goal has been to drink 128 oz of water a day but I still have not managed to accomplish this so that is my first goal I'm going to work on this month. (I have still yet to hit this goal)
2. Sugar- I have greatly reduced my sugar intake already but its still something I need to continue to work on. (The last week I ate way to much sugar, definitely got to work on this goal)
3. Fruits- I love fruits especially sweet fruits like bananas, apples and grapes but I have learned that fruits have alot of natural sugar in them so you do need to watch how much you eat so my goal this month is to continue to keep my fruit intake to a maximum of 1-2 servings per day. (I haven't been doing to good on this goal)
4. Vegetables- I have always been a vegetable eater but I have had to learn to replace some of my carbs like macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes with vegetables instead. I am learning to try new vegetables that I've never had before to add some variety into my eating and vegetables really are good for you and help to fill you up. So I plan on continuing to try at least one new vegetable and make sure I get my daily servings of veggies in. (Lately I haven't been eating as many veggies so I need to work on this)
5. Carbohydrates- This is probably one of my favorite types of foods, I mean who doesn't love macaroni and cheese and pasta dishes and breads but if you aren't careful these types of food can put alot of weight on you. So I plan on continuing to really watch my intake of carbs. (This last week I ate way to many carbs, time to get back on track)
6. Exercise- I have been doing really good at exercise but I am adding that as one of my goals so that I make sure I continue to get all of my exercise in. I am challenging myself to walk/jog 5-6 days a week and at least 15 miles a week. (This last week I only got in 4 miles)
7. Soda- I have mainly been drinking water but I have been sneaking in a couple diet sodas a week and I want to completely give up sodas this month. (I drank a couple diet sodas this last week)
8. Fast Food- I try to pick the healthiest thing when I get fast food but like a friend pointed out to me no fast food is healthy. I'm only picking out the least unhealthy thing on the menu so this is definitely something I need to give up. So my last goal is to completely avoid fast food this next month. (I have eaten to much fast food this last week)
I Refuse to Blow it Over the Holidays Challenge:
This challenge is being hosted by Erika at http://wwwfatlikeme.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html . Its just a personal challenge not to overeat during the holidays. You just keep track of how much weight you have lost from the first day of fall until after New Years. My beginning weight was 235.4 lbs.
(I have lost 23.6 lbs so far in this challenge)
Sarah at http://lowstressweightloss.com/blog/ is hosting No Gain Holidays challenge and I have decided to take part. The challenge runs from November 22 until January 3 and you can join anytime. My beginning weight was 218.2 lbs.
(I gained 1 lb this week, only 1 week to go)
I know this seems like alot of goals and challenges but they all kind of fit together I just want to be able to update all of them on the same day to make it easier for me to remember.
Weight loss goals (2 lbs a week):
December 28, 2010- 205 lbs (I weigh 211.8 lbs so I gained 1 lb this week)
January 25, 2011- 197 lbs
February 22, 2011- 189 lbs (under 200 for valentines how sweet that would be)
March 22, 2011- 181 lbs
April 19, 2011- 173 lbsMay 17, 2011- 165 lbs
June 14, 2011- 157 lbs
July 12, 2011- 149 lbs ( 2 days before my birthday what a wonderful birthday present to myself)
August 9, 2011- 141 lbs (this would be the smallest I have ever been)
Recommended Daily Allowances:
(not really a challenge but something I need to keep an eye on)
Calories: 1760 to lose 2 lbs a week
Fat: 64 grams
Fiber: 25 grams
Carbohydrates: 300 grams
Sugar: 40 grams
Protein: 50 grams
Sodium: 2400 milligrams
Exercise:
I have challenged myself to walk a 160 miles by New Years. I am using the ticker on the right side of my blog to keep track of how far I have walked.
(I have walked 146 miles so far in this challenge, only 14 miles to go)
Hot 100 Challenge:
Steve from http://logmyloss.com/ is hosting the Hot 100 Challenge. The Hot 100 is a challenge focused on the last 100 days of 2010 beginning September 23, 2010. Here are my goals:
#1....This was my own personal challenge anyway so I'm adding it as my first goal here.....walk 160 miles by New Years.
(I have walked 146 miles so far, only 14 miles to go)
#2....Continue to eat healthy and exercise so I can lose 20 lbs by New Years. Beginning weight 235.4 lbs.
(I have lost 23.6 lbs so far, I hit my goal)
#3....Make it through the holiday season without falling back into old eating patterns.
(I made it through my sons birthday party without overeating so I'm doing pretty good so far.)
Monthly Goals (12/1/10-12/31/10):
(my own personal goals)
1. Water- My goal has been to drink 128 oz of water a day but I still have not managed to accomplish this so that is my first goal I'm going to work on this month. (I have still yet to hit this goal)
2. Sugar- I have greatly reduced my sugar intake already but its still something I need to continue to work on. (The last week I ate way to much sugar, definitely got to work on this goal)
3. Fruits- I love fruits especially sweet fruits like bananas, apples and grapes but I have learned that fruits have alot of natural sugar in them so you do need to watch how much you eat so my goal this month is to continue to keep my fruit intake to a maximum of 1-2 servings per day. (I haven't been doing to good on this goal)
4. Vegetables- I have always been a vegetable eater but I have had to learn to replace some of my carbs like macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes with vegetables instead. I am learning to try new vegetables that I've never had before to add some variety into my eating and vegetables really are good for you and help to fill you up. So I plan on continuing to try at least one new vegetable and make sure I get my daily servings of veggies in. (Lately I haven't been eating as many veggies so I need to work on this)
5. Carbohydrates- This is probably one of my favorite types of foods, I mean who doesn't love macaroni and cheese and pasta dishes and breads but if you aren't careful these types of food can put alot of weight on you. So I plan on continuing to really watch my intake of carbs. (This last week I ate way to many carbs, time to get back on track)
6. Exercise- I have been doing really good at exercise but I am adding that as one of my goals so that I make sure I continue to get all of my exercise in. I am challenging myself to walk/jog 5-6 days a week and at least 15 miles a week. (This last week I only got in 4 miles)
7. Soda- I have mainly been drinking water but I have been sneaking in a couple diet sodas a week and I want to completely give up sodas this month. (I drank a couple diet sodas this last week)
8. Fast Food- I try to pick the healthiest thing when I get fast food but like a friend pointed out to me no fast food is healthy. I'm only picking out the least unhealthy thing on the menu so this is definitely something I need to give up. So my last goal is to completely avoid fast food this next month. (I have eaten to much fast food this last week)
I Refuse to Blow it Over the Holidays Challenge:
This challenge is being hosted by Erika at http://wwwfatlikeme.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html . Its just a personal challenge not to overeat during the holidays. You just keep track of how much weight you have lost from the first day of fall until after New Years. My beginning weight was 235.4 lbs.
(I have lost 23.6 lbs so far in this challenge)
(I gained 1 lb this week, only 1 week to go)
I know this seems like alot of goals and challenges but they all kind of fit together I just want to be able to update all of them on the same day to make it easier for me to remember.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Short Term Goals
Today was my weigh in day and I was shocked to see I had lost 2.4 lbs this week. I haven't been eating to well and my exercise was almost nonexistant this week. Maybe eating alittle different then I was is shocking my body I don't know but I'm glad I'm still losing. I was hoping to be 205 lbs by Christmas but I doubt I will lose 5.8 lbs by next week, I'm going to try my best though. I posted earlier this week about wanting to lose as much weight as possible by the time I go back to school on January 6, 2011. I would love to be under 200 lbs but I only have 20 days until I go back. I can't believe I'm so close to being under 200 lbs though, only 10.8 lbs. It still amazes me that I've come this far and I'm still doing it. Here are my goals for the next 3 weeks which is when I go back to school.
1. I have to walk 18 miles more by New Years to hit my 160 miles walked goal. Not a problem I will probably do way more than 18 miles.
2. Hit 205 lbs by Christmas. I seriously doubt this is going to happen but it doesn't hurt to try.
3. Hit 40 lbs lost total by New Years. I should have no problem hitting this.
4. Make it through my sons birthday party tomorrow and Christmas next weekend without overeating. I don't see any problem with them, I'm not really worried about overeating.
5. Drink at least 68 oz of water a day. Still working on this, some days are better than others.
6. Avoid fast food for the next 3 weeks. I've really been doing bad at this goal and its deifinitely something that would help me lose more weight.
7. Limit sugar, carbs and soda and eat more veggies, fruit and protein.
8. Take advantage of my YMCA membership to start doing strength training again. I really need to start working on toning up because we all know what happens when you lose alot of weight.
9. Get back to reading my fellow bloggers blogs to get motivation and inspiration.
I can't believe we are this close to the end of the year, only 14 days. I want to make this the best 2 weeks so far. Thanks again for all of your support and I hope the rest of this year is wonderful to you.
1. I have to walk 18 miles more by New Years to hit my 160 miles walked goal. Not a problem I will probably do way more than 18 miles.
2. Hit 205 lbs by Christmas. I seriously doubt this is going to happen but it doesn't hurt to try.
3. Hit 40 lbs lost total by New Years. I should have no problem hitting this.
4. Make it through my sons birthday party tomorrow and Christmas next weekend without overeating. I don't see any problem with them, I'm not really worried about overeating.
5. Drink at least 68 oz of water a day. Still working on this, some days are better than others.
6. Avoid fast food for the next 3 weeks. I've really been doing bad at this goal and its deifinitely something that would help me lose more weight.
7. Limit sugar, carbs and soda and eat more veggies, fruit and protein.
8. Take advantage of my YMCA membership to start doing strength training again. I really need to start working on toning up because we all know what happens when you lose alot of weight.
9. Get back to reading my fellow bloggers blogs to get motivation and inspiration.
I can't believe we are this close to the end of the year, only 14 days. I want to make this the best 2 weeks so far. Thanks again for all of your support and I hope the rest of this year is wonderful to you.
Goals, Challenges and Weigh In Updates
I decided to keep all my challenges and goals together in one post to make it easier to track everything. I know it seems like I have taken on alot but its keeps me motivated and keeps me busy so I don't think about food so much. Updates are in red.
Weight loss goals (2 lbs a week):
December 28, 2010- 205 lbs (I weigh 210.8 lbs so I lost 2.4 lbs this week)
January 25, 2011- 197 lbs
February 22, 2011- 189 lbs (under 200 for valentines how sweet that would be)
March 22, 2011- 181 lbs
April 19, 2011- 173 lbs
May 17, 2011- 165 lbs
June 14, 2011- 157 lbs
July 12, 2011- 149 lbs ( 2 days before my birthday what a wonderful birthday present to myself)
August 9, 2011- 141 lbs (this would be the smallest I have ever been)
Recommended Daily Allowances:
(not really a challenge but something I need to keep an eye on)
Calories: 1760 to lose 2 lbs a week
Fat: 64 grams
Fiber: 25 grams
Carbohydrates: 300 grams
Sugar: 40 grams
Protein: 50 grams
Sodium: 2400 milligrams
Exercise:
I have challenged myself to walk a 160 miles by New Years. I am using the ticker on the right side of my blog to keep track of how far I have walked.
(I have walked 142 miles so far in this challenge, only 18 miles to go)
Hot 100 Challenge:
Steve from http://logmyloss.com/ is hosting the Hot 100 Challenge. The Hot 100 is a challenge focused on the last 100 days of 2010 beginning September 23, 2010. Here are my goals:
#1....This was my own personal challenge anyway so I'm adding it as my first goal here.....walk 160 miles by New Years.
(I have walked 142 miles so far, only 18 miles to go)
#2....Continue to eat healthy and exercise so I can lose 20 lbs by New Years. Beginning weight 235.4 lbs.
(I have lost 24.6 lbs so far, I hit my goal)
#3....Make it through the holiday season without falling back into old eating patterns.
(I made it through a Thanksgiving without overeating so I'm doing pretty good so far.)
Monthly Goals (11/1/10-11/31/10):
(my own personal goals)
1. Water- My goal has been to drink 128 oz of water a day but I still have not managed to accomplish this so that is my first goal I'm going to work on this month. (I have still yet to hit this goal)
2. Sugar- I have greatly reduced my sugar intake already but its still something I need to continue to work on. (The last week I ate way to much sugar, definitely got to work on this goal)
3. Fruits- I love fruits especially sweet fruits like bananas, apples and grapes but I have learned that fruits have alot of natural sugar in them so you do need to watch how much you eat so my goal this month is to continue to keep my fruit intake to a maximum of 1-2 servings per day. (I haven't been doing to good on this goal)
4. Vegetables- I have always been a vegetable eater but I have had to learn to replace some of my carbs like macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes with vegetables instead. I am learning to try new vegetables that I've never had before to add some variety into my eating and vegetables really are good for you and help to fill you up. So I plan on continuing to try at least one new vegetable and make sure I get my daily servings of veggies in. (Lately I haven't been eating as many veggies so I need to work on this)
5. Carbohydrates- This is probably one of my favorite types of foods, I mean who doesn't love macaroni and cheese and pasta dishes and breads but if you aren't careful these types of food can put alot of weight on you. So I plan on continuing to really watch my intake of carbs. (This last week I ate way to many carbs, time to get back on track)
6. Exercise- I have been doing really good at exercise but I am adding that as one of my goals so that I make sure I continue to get all of my exercise in. I am challenging myself to walk/jog 5-6 days a week and at least 15 miles a week. (This last week I only got in 6 miles)
7. Soda- I have mainly been drinking water but I have been sneaking in a couple diet sodas a week and I want to completely give up sodas this month. (I drank a couple diet sodas this last week)
8. Fast Food- I try to pick the healthiest thing when I get fast food but like a friend pointed out to me no fast food is healthy. I'm only picking out the least unhealthy thing on the menu so this is definitely something I need to give up. So my last goal is to completely avoid fast food this next month. (I have eaten to much fast food this last week)
I Refuse to Blow it Over the Holidays Challenge:
This challenge is being hosted by Erika at http://wwwfatlikeme.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html . Its just a personal challenge not to overeat during the holidays. You just keep track of how much weight you have lost from the first day of fall until after New Years. My beginning weight was 235.4 lbs.
(I have lost 24.6 lbs so far in this challenge)
Sarah at http://lowstressweightloss.com/blog/ is hosting No Gain Holidays challenge and I have decided to take part. The challenge runs from November 22 until January 3 and you can join anytime. My beginning weight was 218.2 lbs.(So far I've had no gains, only 2 weeks to go)
I know this seems like alot of goals and challenges but they all kind of fit together I just want to be able to update all of them on the same day to make it easier for me to remember.
Weight loss goals (2 lbs a week):
December 28, 2010- 205 lbs (I weigh 210.8 lbs so I lost 2.4 lbs this week)
January 25, 2011- 197 lbs
February 22, 2011- 189 lbs (under 200 for valentines how sweet that would be)
March 22, 2011- 181 lbs
April 19, 2011- 173 lbs
May 17, 2011- 165 lbs
June 14, 2011- 157 lbs
July 12, 2011- 149 lbs ( 2 days before my birthday what a wonderful birthday present to myself)
August 9, 2011- 141 lbs (this would be the smallest I have ever been)
Recommended Daily Allowances:
(not really a challenge but something I need to keep an eye on)
Calories: 1760 to lose 2 lbs a week
Fat: 64 grams
Fiber: 25 grams
Carbohydrates: 300 grams
Sugar: 40 grams
Protein: 50 grams
Sodium: 2400 milligrams
Exercise:
I have challenged myself to walk a 160 miles by New Years. I am using the ticker on the right side of my blog to keep track of how far I have walked.
(I have walked 142 miles so far in this challenge, only 18 miles to go)
Hot 100 Challenge:
Steve from http://logmyloss.com/ is hosting the Hot 100 Challenge. The Hot 100 is a challenge focused on the last 100 days of 2010 beginning September 23, 2010. Here are my goals:
#1....This was my own personal challenge anyway so I'm adding it as my first goal here.....walk 160 miles by New Years.
(I have walked 142 miles so far, only 18 miles to go)
#2....Continue to eat healthy and exercise so I can lose 20 lbs by New Years. Beginning weight 235.4 lbs.
(I have lost 24.6 lbs so far, I hit my goal)
#3....Make it through the holiday season without falling back into old eating patterns.
(I made it through a Thanksgiving without overeating so I'm doing pretty good so far.)
Monthly Goals (11/1/10-11/31/10):
(my own personal goals)
1. Water- My goal has been to drink 128 oz of water a day but I still have not managed to accomplish this so that is my first goal I'm going to work on this month. (I have still yet to hit this goal)
2. Sugar- I have greatly reduced my sugar intake already but its still something I need to continue to work on. (The last week I ate way to much sugar, definitely got to work on this goal)
3. Fruits- I love fruits especially sweet fruits like bananas, apples and grapes but I have learned that fruits have alot of natural sugar in them so you do need to watch how much you eat so my goal this month is to continue to keep my fruit intake to a maximum of 1-2 servings per day. (I haven't been doing to good on this goal)
4. Vegetables- I have always been a vegetable eater but I have had to learn to replace some of my carbs like macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes with vegetables instead. I am learning to try new vegetables that I've never had before to add some variety into my eating and vegetables really are good for you and help to fill you up. So I plan on continuing to try at least one new vegetable and make sure I get my daily servings of veggies in. (Lately I haven't been eating as many veggies so I need to work on this)
5. Carbohydrates- This is probably one of my favorite types of foods, I mean who doesn't love macaroni and cheese and pasta dishes and breads but if you aren't careful these types of food can put alot of weight on you. So I plan on continuing to really watch my intake of carbs. (This last week I ate way to many carbs, time to get back on track)
6. Exercise- I have been doing really good at exercise but I am adding that as one of my goals so that I make sure I continue to get all of my exercise in. I am challenging myself to walk/jog 5-6 days a week and at least 15 miles a week. (This last week I only got in 6 miles)
7. Soda- I have mainly been drinking water but I have been sneaking in a couple diet sodas a week and I want to completely give up sodas this month. (I drank a couple diet sodas this last week)
8. Fast Food- I try to pick the healthiest thing when I get fast food but like a friend pointed out to me no fast food is healthy. I'm only picking out the least unhealthy thing on the menu so this is definitely something I need to give up. So my last goal is to completely avoid fast food this next month. (I have eaten to much fast food this last week)
I Refuse to Blow it Over the Holidays Challenge:
This challenge is being hosted by Erika at http://wwwfatlikeme.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html . Its just a personal challenge not to overeat during the holidays. You just keep track of how much weight you have lost from the first day of fall until after New Years. My beginning weight was 235.4 lbs.
(I have lost 24.6 lbs so far in this challenge)
Sarah at http://lowstressweightloss.com/blog/ is hosting No Gain Holidays challenge and I have decided to take part. The challenge runs from November 22 until January 3 and you can join anytime. My beginning weight was 218.2 lbs.I know this seems like alot of goals and challenges but they all kind of fit together I just want to be able to update all of them on the same day to make it easier for me to remember.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Goals, Challenges and Weigh In Updates
I decided to keep all my challenges and goals together in one post to make it easier to track everything. I know it seems like I have taken on alot but its keeps me motivated and keeps me busy so I don't think about food so much. Updates are in red.
Weight loss goals (2 lbs a week):
December 28, 2010- 205 lbs (I weigh 213.2 lbs so I lost 2.4 lbs this week)
January 25, 2011- 197 lbs
February 22, 2011- 189 lbs (under 200 for valentines how sweet that would be)
March 22, 2011- 181 lbs
April 19, 2011- 173 lbs
May 17, 2011- 165 lbs
June 14, 2011- 157 lbs
July 12, 2011- 149 lbs ( 2 days before my birthday what a wonderful birthday present to myself)
August 9, 2011- 141 lbs (this would be the smallest I have ever been)
Recommended Daily Allowances:
(not really a challenge but something I need to keep an eye on)
Calories: 1760 to lose 2 lbs a week
Fat: 64 grams
Fiber: 25 grams
Carbohydrates: 300 grams
Sugar: 40 grams
Protein: 50 grams
Sodium: 2400 milligrams
Exercise:
Hot 100 Challenge:
Steve from http://logmyloss.com/ is hosting the Hot 100 Challenge. The Hot 100 is a challenge focused on the last 100 days of 2010 beginning September 23, 2010. Here are my goals:
#1....This was my own personal challenge anyway so I'm adding it as my first goal here.....walk 160 miles by New Years.
(I have walked 136 miles so far.)#2....Continue to eat healthy and exercise so I can lose 20 lbs by New Years. Beginning weight 235.4 lbs.
(I have lost 22.2 lbs so far, I hit my goal)
#3....Make it through the holiday season without falling back into old eating patterns.
(I made it through a Thanksgiving without overeating so I'm doing pretty good so far.)
Monthly Goals (11/1/10-11/31/10):
(my own personal goals)
1. Water- My goal has been to drink 128 oz of water a day but I still have not managed to accomplish this so that is my first goal I'm going to work on this month. (I have still yet to hit this goal)
2. Sugar- I have greatly reduced my sugar intake already but its still something I need to continue to work on. (The last week I ate way to much sugar, definitely got to work on this goal)
3. Fruits- I love fruits especially sweet fruits like bananas, apples and grapes but I have learned that fruits have alot of natural sugar in them so you do need to watch how much you eat so my goal this month is to continue to keep my fruit intake to a maximum of 1-2 servings per day. (I haven't been doing to good on this goal)
4. Vegetables- I have always been a vegetable eater but I have had to learn to replace some of my carbs like macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes with vegetables instead. I am learning to try new vegetables that I've never had before to add some variety into my eating and vegetables really are good for you and help to fill you up. So I plan on continuing to try at least one new vegetable and make sure I get my daily servings of veggies in. (Lately I haven't been eating as many veggies so I need to work on this)
5. Carbohydrates- This is probably one of my favorite types of foods, I mean who doesn't love macaroni and cheese and pasta dishes and breads but if you aren't careful these types of food can put alot of weight on you. So I plan on continuing to really watch my intake of carbs. (This last week I ate way to many carbs, time to get back on track)
6. Exercise- I have been doing really good at exercise but I am adding that as one of my goals so that I make sure I continue to get all of my exercise in. I am challenging myself to walk/jog 5-6 days a week and at least 15 miles a week. (This last week I only got in 8.4 miles)
7. Soda- I have mainly been drinking water but I have been sneaking in a couple diet sodas a week and I want to completely give up sodas this month. (I drank a couple diet sodas this last week)
8. Fast Food- I try to pick the healthiest thing when I get fast food but like a friend pointed out to me no fast food is healthy. I'm only picking out the least unhealthy thing on the menu so this is definitely something I need to give up. So my last goal is to completely avoid fast food this next month. (I have eaten to much fast food this last week)
I Refuse to Blow it Over the Holidays Challenge:
This challenge is being hosted by Erika at http://wwwfatlikeme.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html . Its just a personal challenge not to overeat during the holidays. You just keep track of how much weight you have lost from the first day of fall until after New Years. My beginning weight was 235.4 lbs.
(I have lost 22.2 lbs so far in this challenge)
I know this seems like alot of goals and challenges but they all kind of fit together I just want to be able to update all of them on the same day to make it easier for me to remember.
Weight loss goals (2 lbs a week):
December 28, 2010- 205 lbs (I weigh 213.2 lbs so I lost 2.4 lbs this week)
January 25, 2011- 197 lbs
February 22, 2011- 189 lbs (under 200 for valentines how sweet that would be)
March 22, 2011- 181 lbs
April 19, 2011- 173 lbs
May 17, 2011- 165 lbs
June 14, 2011- 157 lbs
July 12, 2011- 149 lbs ( 2 days before my birthday what a wonderful birthday present to myself)
August 9, 2011- 141 lbs (this would be the smallest I have ever been)
Recommended Daily Allowances:
(not really a challenge but something I need to keep an eye on)
Calories: 1760 to lose 2 lbs a week
Fat: 64 grams
Fiber: 25 grams
Carbohydrates: 300 grams
Sugar: 40 grams
Protein: 50 grams
Sodium: 2400 milligrams
Exercise:
I have challenged myself to walk a 160 miles by New Years. I am using the ticker on the right side of my blog to keep track of how far I have walked.
(I have walked 136 miles so far in this challenge.)Steve from http://logmyloss.com/ is hosting the Hot 100 Challenge. The Hot 100 is a challenge focused on the last 100 days of 2010 beginning September 23, 2010. Here are my goals:
#1....This was my own personal challenge anyway so I'm adding it as my first goal here.....walk 160 miles by New Years.
(I have walked 136 miles so far.)#2....Continue to eat healthy and exercise so I can lose 20 lbs by New Years. Beginning weight 235.4 lbs.
(I have lost 22.2 lbs so far, I hit my goal)
#3....Make it through the holiday season without falling back into old eating patterns.
(I made it through a Thanksgiving without overeating so I'm doing pretty good so far.)
Monthly Goals (11/1/10-11/31/10):
(my own personal goals)
1. Water- My goal has been to drink 128 oz of water a day but I still have not managed to accomplish this so that is my first goal I'm going to work on this month. (I have still yet to hit this goal)
2. Sugar- I have greatly reduced my sugar intake already but its still something I need to continue to work on. (The last week I ate way to much sugar, definitely got to work on this goal)
3. Fruits- I love fruits especially sweet fruits like bananas, apples and grapes but I have learned that fruits have alot of natural sugar in them so you do need to watch how much you eat so my goal this month is to continue to keep my fruit intake to a maximum of 1-2 servings per day. (I haven't been doing to good on this goal)
4. Vegetables- I have always been a vegetable eater but I have had to learn to replace some of my carbs like macaroni and cheese and mashed potatoes with vegetables instead. I am learning to try new vegetables that I've never had before to add some variety into my eating and vegetables really are good for you and help to fill you up. So I plan on continuing to try at least one new vegetable and make sure I get my daily servings of veggies in. (Lately I haven't been eating as many veggies so I need to work on this)
5. Carbohydrates- This is probably one of my favorite types of foods, I mean who doesn't love macaroni and cheese and pasta dishes and breads but if you aren't careful these types of food can put alot of weight on you. So I plan on continuing to really watch my intake of carbs. (This last week I ate way to many carbs, time to get back on track)
6. Exercise- I have been doing really good at exercise but I am adding that as one of my goals so that I make sure I continue to get all of my exercise in. I am challenging myself to walk/jog 5-6 days a week and at least 15 miles a week. (This last week I only got in 8.4 miles)
7. Soda- I have mainly been drinking water but I have been sneaking in a couple diet sodas a week and I want to completely give up sodas this month. (I drank a couple diet sodas this last week)
8. Fast Food- I try to pick the healthiest thing when I get fast food but like a friend pointed out to me no fast food is healthy. I'm only picking out the least unhealthy thing on the menu so this is definitely something I need to give up. So my last goal is to completely avoid fast food this next month. (I have eaten to much fast food this last week)
I Refuse to Blow it Over the Holidays Challenge:
This challenge is being hosted by Erika at http://wwwfatlikeme.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html . Its just a personal challenge not to overeat during the holidays. You just keep track of how much weight you have lost from the first day of fall until after New Years. My beginning weight was 235.4 lbs.
(I have lost 22.2 lbs so far in this challenge)
Sarah at http://lowstressweightloss.com/blog/ is hosting No Gain Holidays challenge and I have decided to take part. The challenge runs from November 22 until January 3 and you can join anytime. My beginning weight was 218.2 lbs.
(So far I've had no gains, only 3 weeks to go)I know this seems like alot of goals and challenges but they all kind of fit together I just want to be able to update all of them on the same day to make it easier for me to remember.
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