Monday, February 8, 2010

Weigh day and Body Composition update

Weight- 175.6 (182.2 on Feb 2)

Body Composition:
Waist- 37 1/2" (waist-40"on Feb 2)
Hips- 41 1/4" (Hips- 41 1/2" Feb 2)

Exercise:
2 hour walk at a pretty good pace
stretching- 10 min.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

The beginning of a new week

It is Sunday today and I will break my fast in the evening. This morning had a wonderful church meeting. Heard some wonderful people bear their testimonies of the living Christ. The young women are getting excited about personal progress. It is nice to see them excited. My two older children received their patriarchal blessings today. What a wonderful blessing they both received. God lives and he loves us all.

Food journal:
1 bagel
6 almonds
1/2 luna lemon zest bar

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Preparing to fast

Started the day with a nice 60 minute walk outside. Finished with some stretches and on Monday will start doing some strength training along with the walking and stretching. Need to work on my core more.

Food Journal:
1 c. plain yogurt w/ pear juice
1 tsp. maple syrup
1 serving protein blueberry blaster(smoothie)
1/2 bagel w/ 1 T. peanut butter
green salad
1/2 c. spaghetti w/ sauce
1 piece of chicken tender
1 c. cauliflower
1/2 c. broccoli
luna lemon zest bar
3 triscuits
1/2 orange

Friday, February 5, 2010

It's Friday- busy day

I managed to fit a walk in this morning before going visiting teaching. After the walk I went visiting teaching and then stopped off at the store to purchase dog food, cat food, oranges and broccoli. I avoided all the inside isles. I went past the clothes to get to the pet food and then went right to the produce section and then quickly to checkout. If I hang around I get tempted to buy stuff that isn't good for me. I wasn't even tempted to pick up a pack of gum or grab a turk bar, which I would have done a month ago. I didn't eat as much as I should have this day.
Food journal:
1/2 bagel w/ peanut butter
corn tortilla w/ 1 T. cheese
soy joy bar
1/2 c. 1 % milk
luna peanut butter bar
vitamins
water
luna peanut butter bar
green salad w/ sliced pears and oil/balsamic vinegar dressing
1/4 piece of sausage

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Trip to Spokane

I was kind of nervous about travelling as I just started a new eating plan and I didn't want to botch it up so early. What did I do? I planned on what I would eat on the road and planned on what I could eat while shopping. I knew I was going to Costco, so I hate hot dogs, but you can get a cheap meal with a hot dog or polish sausage and a drink for $1.50, so I decided I would get it without the bun. It was quite yummy. I also took food from home, so I could eat every few hours. Here is my food log for the day.
Food journal:
1/4c. almonds
1 c. plain yogurt w/home canned cherry juice(light sugar)
1 T. hummus w/ 1/2 whole wheat bagel
2 cherries
hotdog at Costco(no bun)
3 pita chips (gross) sample isle
1 chicken tender (walmart)
1/2 soy bar
luna smore bar
1 small apple
1 tsp. xylitol
4-6 triscuits
1 sm. cluster of granola
ww bagel

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Keeping a food journal

They say a way to a successful weight loss is keeping a food journal. Today is day #2 of keeping away from refined sugar. Yeah! Okay here is what I ate today.
4 almonds, 1 honey nut cheerio(I was putting the bag away and one fell on the counter and at an instant it was in my mouth-I need to remember to not to put everything in my mouth that falls on the counter), 1 apple slice this was all eaten before my walk.
Protein shake w/ 1/4 cup protein, 1 1/2 c. 2% milk, 1 cap full -Flaxseed oil, 1 tsp. psyllium husk and 1 tsp. maple syrup. (Drink it fast)
4 almonds
4 eggwhites & 1 whole egg
1/4 lemon zest luna bar
3 almonds
1 T. Hummus with a corn tortilla
1 cup green salad w/ 1/2 pear(home canned)
1/2 cup salad w/ pear sliver
2 almonds
2 almonds
1/4 piece of whole wheat bagel
1 cup cauliflower
1 cup green salad
1/2 cup pasta with sauce
1 cup tea

Exercise:
walked 2 1/2 hours

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

It's a new month- February

I have been out of the loop lately in keeping this updated, so here are my new measurements and new goals. I have gained back all my lost weight plus extra. Yikes! My husband says I lack determination, so maybe this time around will be different. I know it will be. I don't have much time left, so I better kick it into high gear.

Body Composition Log
weight- 182.2
height- 68"

Hips- 41 1/2"
Waist- 40"
Chest(across)- 41 1/2"
Neck- 13 1/2"

Body Fat- 42.6%- Obese