Starting Today...

Thanks for the encouragement yesterday, Steph. It has really inspired me to keeping going and not give in. Like I said in my email, I'm moving on the stage 2 of South Beach with some modifications. I'm incorporating some of the principles from fit for life - only fruit till lunch and trying not to mix carbs and protein in the same meal. I'm also going to cut back on the dairy intake.

I'm not going to rehash the not-so-great memorial day weekend. Let's just move forward from this point.

Today so far... (9 lbs down from my highest point)
Breakfast: 1/2 of an apple
Lunch: half of a veggie sandwich made on whole grain bread, a few potato chips (oops), and an iced latte made with skim (no sugar)
I'm not sure what I'm doing for dinner yet. It will probably be out somewhere, so hopefully I'll have some healthy choices. I'll keep you posted on that.
I probably won't get the exercise in today as well. Although I did get a nice long walk in yesterday. I'm going to try and start the exercise regimen tomorrow - everyday is the goal. Although if I feel like I do today, it will probably get pushed off till Saturday.

Anyway... that's the latest. I'll keep you posted.

2 Days in a row!

So, last night I ended up having some leftover salad from Cheddars, a few chips with some guacamole, and a long island iced tea.

Today, I had a banana and hot cocoa for breakfast.
I had peanut butter crackers for a snack.
I am having a turkey sandwich with carrots and tortilla chips for lunch.
Not sure about dinner...possibly lasagna with salad and garlic bread. We're having Tonderai and his mom (from Zimbabwe via England) for dinner. And possibly Danie and Blessing. So I don't know what I am making yet.

Ang, I hope you're feeling better! Keep blogging! Love you!

No promises

I will try to keep up on this...it's just that I'm not able to blog at work as much as I used to and I don't ever have time at home, so...I'll do my best.

Yesterday wasn't bad (I won't go into the weekend...that wasn't good at all - you know how family reunions can be.)

Breakfast:
Two slices of wheat toast with PB

Lunch:
Turkey Pot Pie soup (wasn't very good)

Snack:
Hot cocoa and some skittles
(Later) Piece of turkey and piece of cheese - to hold me until dinner :-)

Dinner:
1/2 Chicken Tender Salad from Cheddars and a diet coke.


Today so far...
Breakfast:
Bowl of Raisin Nut Bran

Lunch will be a Turkey sandwich with tomatoes and cheese, and carrots. I will probably have a hot cocoa today as well. Then dinner will probably be chicken tacos or baked chicken and baked potatoes with frozen mixed veggies.

Hope you guys are doing well. Love you!

Let's start afesh...

OK, so seriously girls - where you at? I hope you haven't given up on me or more importantly on yourself...

As for me... I haven't been doing great lately - partially because I've been battling something, but mostly because I've just been lazy. Somehow I've maintained at 9-10lbs lost So I've decided to jump start again staring yesterday. So here it goes...

Yesterday:
Breakfast: iced latte skinny (skim milk, no sugar)
Lunch: veggies wrapped in Turkey, a few cashews, sweet bologna & cheese, one bite of cake
Snack: 4-5 pickles
Dinner: BLT salad, granola bar
Exercise: none

Today so far:
Exercise: 30min elliptical
Breakfast: ham & cheese omelet (split with Aaron), bacon & coffee
Lunch: rest of BLT salad
Snack: 2 slices of American cheese
Not sure what's for dinner. I'm going to a picnic so probably a hot dog or something like that.

I'm planning to do better with the blogging. I hope you are too (especially you Steph).

The Weekend...

Where my girls at? Oh yea, in Tulsa having fun without me.

Anyway... the weekend proved to be lazy on my part and it has pretty much carried into this week. I haven't exercised since last Thursday and I'm not sure if I'm going to get it in today. I'll get back on track with that tomorrow.

Saturday, 5/12:
Had some issues with the digestion. Me and the toilet were buddies Saturday morning.
Breakfast/Lunch: celery with pb, turkey wrapped around veggies
Dinner: BLT salad, 1/2 of a whole wheat roll

Sunday, 5/13:
No breakfast
Lunch: salad, chicken finger, steak, one bite of lobster, french fries, french onion soup, broccoli and part of a heath bar crunch bundt cake (very yummy).
I didn't eat anything else the rest of day, I think that was enough.

Monday 5/14:
Breakfast: 1/2 of an apple
Lunch: Turkey wrapped around veggies, a few bites of a pop tart, nuts
Snack: Iced latte
Dinner: BLT salad and 1/2 of a whole wheat roll.

My new favorite place to go is Salad Works. It is so great! Love the BLT salad.
OK so yea... seriously you can post any time.

It's been awhile...

let's see if I can remember. I did write some things down the past couple of days. So here it goes.

Thursday 5/3:
Breakfast: Iced caramel latte
Lunch: Salad, bologna & cheese, nuts
Dinner: Salad, sugar free jello snack
I did exercise this day, I don't remember what.

Friday 5/4:
Skipped breakfast
Lunch: Salad, iced latte skim, nuts, string cheese
Dinner: Grilled chicken, snow peas, Rita's Italian ice
Took a long walk.

Saturday 5/5:
Breakfast/Lunch: Iced caramel latte, apple
Dinner: Steak, small pc bread, salad, broccoli
No exercise

Sunday 5/6:
Breakfast: strawberries
Lunch: seven layer salad, hod dog (no bun) with onions, 5 bites mac&cheese
Dinner: seven layer salad, cashews, small helping of strawberry delight dessert
Long walk

Monday 5/7:
Breakfast: 1/2 an apple, Iced latte skim
Lunch: small salad, chips
Dinner: Wendy's
No exercise

Tuesday 5/8:
Breakfast: Part of a pop tart
Lunch: Veggies wrapped in turkey, salad, nuts
Dinner: hot dog with onions (no bun), veggies, french fries with cheese
Walk

Wednesday 5/9:
Breakfast: Iced latte
Lunch: string cheese, veggies wrapped in turkey, strawberries
Snack: peanuts
Dinner: beef & chicken, green beans, one bite of chocolate cake
No exercise

Thursday 5/10:
Breakfast: Iced latte
Lunch: string cheese, veggies wrapped in turkey, nuts
Dinner: BLT salad, sugar free jello
Walk

Today so far...
Breakfast: onion & cheese omelet, iced sugar free caramel latte skim
Lunch: cheddar wurst with onions (no bun)
Dinner: probably chicken on the grill with veggies.
Not sure if I'll get the exercise in today, my leg has been bothering me quite a bit the past couple of days. I feel like it needs a rest. Plus I didn't sleep hardly at all last night. Maybe Aaron and I will take a short walk though.

Anyway... I've had my ups and down this week, but I'm back on track again. I'm still at about 8-10 pounds lost; haven't made progress in that area as you can see why.

So yea... you all can post again any time. Any thoughts on the vote for April?

Almost the weekend

Ok, so I haven't been the most diligent at keeping up on this lately. Sorry about that. It's mainly because I haven't been that diligent with the eating well either. But I have to say that I have been improving with the exercise.

I've been doing yoga and Adam and I are taking walks almost every evening. And then, of course, there's the Wii. Although, I don't really think that counts.

 

Yesterday breakfast:  nonfat caramel macchiato, bagel and cream cheese

Snack:  fruit

Lunch:  Subway sub

Dinner:  sushi – a couple pieces of a California roll and a shrimp tempura roll

 

Today so far

Breakfast:  cereal, fruit, and nonfat caramel macchiato

 

I guess that's all I have for now. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

Tuesday & Wednesday...

Tuesday:
Breakfast: ham & eggs
Lunch: turkey wrap (veggies wrapped up in turkey), cheese, nuts
Dinner: BLT salad, a few bites of a whole wheat roll
Snack: Iced caramel latte skim
No exercise

Wednesday:
No breakfast
Lunch: rest of BLT salad, nuts, string cheese
Snack: bite size Snickers & a pb cup
Dinner: green beans with almonds, jello cup
Exercise: 40min walk

Can I just tell you, I'm so glad its May!