Tuesday July 6th
Today I ran/walked/jogged 4.5 miles. SG’s (my running buddy) shin was bothering her, so we walked most of the way. She’s going to get new shoes today from Fleet Feet and hopefully our run in the morning will go better. Yes, I’m going back in the morning! Only 2 more workouts left for the week. Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So looking at my meals from last week it is easy to see that I messed up A LOT! Per the research I have done over the past few years in order to see results 70-80% of your meals should be clean. Meaning you have to eat right 70 to 80% of the time to see results, especially in your abs. So in other words I gotta do better. All the working out in the world will not give you the results you require if you have not changed your eating habits. So I recognize this, but why can’t I stop eating! LOL! I can and I will! Mind over matter!
So last week I ate a total 31 meals Mon-Sun, out of those 31 meals 21 were healthy so I’m averaging around 67%. The number isn’t as bad as I thought. But what I would like to do this week is increase it to at least 70% and make sure I’m eating 5 to 6 small meals daily. On the weekend I reduced the number of meals I had, which I need to get away from.
Remember, this is a process. I like the quote that weight loss is a marathon and not a sprint. In order to get it off and keep it off I think it’s better to go the slower route.
So what does eating right 70% of the time equate to? I’m glad you asked! If I have 35 meals on average Mon-Sun that means I need to eat 25 healthy meals to see results. Hrmm, so according to this I can have 10 cheat meals!?! I’m going to try and do better than that. Maybe I’ll do 80%. Baby steps!
I know that in the last stretch of things I’m going to have to become more discipline when it comes to eating. In my case I want to see body fat reduction more so than the number on the scale. I plan on getting my body fat taken again on the July 15th and I pray that I’m at least down to 23%, which is what I was before I took the 2 week hiatus.
Let’s get something straight here, I don’t think I’m fat in anyway. I just have some parts of my body that I feel can be and look a lot better and that is what I’m focusing on in this feat! I want to become toned! I want to see definition in my arms, back and tummy. I don’t care for a six pack! Just give me a flat stomach!
Weight
131.2 (After the weekend I had, I’m very surprised)
But I’m looking forward to the day when I make it over to the other side (129.9 lbs) LOL!
16.9 oz Water after my run
Meal 1
2 egg whites
Watermelon (I got it from my Mom’s house)
16.9 oz Water
Green Tea
Meal 2
Ground Turkey
Corn
16.9 oz Water
Meal 3
Tilapia
Corn
16.9 oz Water
Meal 4
Ground Turkey
Greens
16.9 oz Water
Meal 5
Salmon
Greens
Glass of Wine (Hey it’s my Birthday week! LOL!)
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Day 8
Monday July 5th
Today I worked out with my trainer! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had to pat my own self on the back for that one! LOL! I only did 15 minutes of Cardio, upper and lower body, and abs. And then I ran 3 ½ miles! I had someone there who was pushing me beyond what I would normally do myself as far as my pace. I plan to run with the group in the morning! So until tomorrow!
Oh yeah, I know I have to get disciplined about my eating…
Weight
131.8
Meal 1
Cracker Barrel (I know Terrible)
16.9 oz Water
Green Tea
Meal 2
2 egg whites
Grapes
16.9 oz Water
Meal 3
Mexican Food
Margarita
Today I worked out with my trainer! Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had to pat my own self on the back for that one! LOL! I only did 15 minutes of Cardio, upper and lower body, and abs. And then I ran 3 ½ miles! I had someone there who was pushing me beyond what I would normally do myself as far as my pace. I plan to run with the group in the morning! So until tomorrow!
Oh yeah, I know I have to get disciplined about my eating…
Weight
131.8
Meal 1
Cracker Barrel (I know Terrible)
16.9 oz Water
Green Tea
Meal 2
2 egg whites
Grapes
16.9 oz Water
Meal 3
Mexican Food
Margarita
Day 7
Sunday July 4th
Weight
131.8
Meal 1
2 boiled Egg whites
Plum
16.9 oz Water
Green Tea
Meal 2
Barbeque
Meal 3
Barbeque
Cake
Weight
131.8
Meal 1
2 boiled Egg whites
Plum
16.9 oz Water
Green Tea
Meal 2
Barbeque
Meal 3
Barbeque
Cake
Day 6
Saturday July 3rd
I slept extra late on today. I guess my body really needed some rest… It’s a holiday weekend, so let’s be realistic I’m going to eat!!! LOL!
Weight
131.8
Meal 1
Brunch
16.9 oz Water
Green Tea
Meal 2
Plum
16.9 oz Water
Meal 3
Barbeque
16.9 oz Water
Meal 4
Char grilled Oysters
16.9 oz Water
I slept extra late on today. I guess my body really needed some rest… It’s a holiday weekend, so let’s be realistic I’m going to eat!!! LOL!
Weight
131.8
Meal 1
Brunch
16.9 oz Water
Green Tea
Meal 2
Plum
16.9 oz Water
Meal 3
Barbeque
16.9 oz Water
Meal 4
Char grilled Oysters
16.9 oz Water
Day 5
Friday July 2nd
So I got up this morning and worked out with my trainer. (And yes I do realize that I say “so” a lot!) LOL! When I woke up this morning I was lazy tired and that I had to make myself get up for my workout. Last night I decided that I was going to skip my run and just work out with my trainer instead. It was going to be too much of a hassle to run and then go to him and I was limited on time today. Today I did 30 minutes of cardio and weight training (upper and lower body and abs). It felt really good to go ahead and get it done. I normally don’t work out on Friday’s, but it wasn’t too bad.
I plan to run a 5K Monday with a Fitness group and I’m going to try really hard to work out with my trainer before I do the 5K that day. So I’ll play it by ear. As you can see I can change my mind about something from one minute to the next.
Weight
131.8 (Not cool!)
33.8 oz Water (during workout)
Meal 1
2 boiled egg whites
½ cup of grapes
16.9 oz Water
Meal 2
Ground Turkey
Spinach
16.9 oz Water
I actually waited way too long before I ate anything after my 2nd meal, which is not good. You should eat every 3 hours.
Meal 3
Soul Fish (We took my Mom out for her birthday)
Catfish and Fries
Sweet Tea
Wine
So I got up this morning and worked out with my trainer. (And yes I do realize that I say “so” a lot!) LOL! When I woke up this morning I was lazy tired and that I had to make myself get up for my workout. Last night I decided that I was going to skip my run and just work out with my trainer instead. It was going to be too much of a hassle to run and then go to him and I was limited on time today. Today I did 30 minutes of cardio and weight training (upper and lower body and abs). It felt really good to go ahead and get it done. I normally don’t work out on Friday’s, but it wasn’t too bad.
I plan to run a 5K Monday with a Fitness group and I’m going to try really hard to work out with my trainer before I do the 5K that day. So I’ll play it by ear. As you can see I can change my mind about something from one minute to the next.
Weight
131.8 (Not cool!)
33.8 oz Water (during workout)
Meal 1
2 boiled egg whites
½ cup of grapes
16.9 oz Water
Meal 2
Ground Turkey
Spinach
16.9 oz Water
I actually waited way too long before I ate anything after my 2nd meal, which is not good. You should eat every 3 hours.
Meal 3
Soul Fish (We took my Mom out for her birthday)
Catfish and Fries
Sweet Tea
Wine
Friday, July 2, 2010
Day 4
Thursday July 1, 2010
So today I was SUPER tired this morning when my alarm went off this morning. It wasn’t the tired of I just didn’t want to get up, but the tired like my body needed to rest, so I skipped my workout with the trainer today. Know the difference between when you’re just being lazy and when your body is telling you that you need to rest. Besides this is my 1st week after a 2 week hiatus and I don’t want to overdo it. So I’m going to run with the group tomorrow and then go to my trainer and do weights. My body over all feels much better today than the past few days, so I think this was just what my body needed.
I know you all saw that I cheated last night when I went to On the Border. Truth is that I had already planned a cheat meal for yesterday and I cheated again today (Kid’s meal from Chick-fil-a) and I’m going to cheat again before I go to church (I want some Lenny’s). So that puts me at 4 cheat meals thus far and it’s only day 4. Doesn’t look like I’m off to a good start when it comes to my eating. Well, that is why I’m doing this blog, right? To let you all know about the struggle of changing your eating habits. I’m hoping as I continue to feed my body healthy meals that the cravings I have for not so healthy food will decrease.
So until tomorrow!
Weight 130
Meal 1
Breakfast
2 boiled egg whites
½ cup of grapes
Green tea
20 oz Water
Meal 2
Kids Meal from Chick-fil-a
16.9 oz Water
Meal 3
Pure Protein Shake
16.9oz of water
Lenny’s Kids meal
Chips and cookie
16.9 oz Water
So today I was SUPER tired this morning when my alarm went off this morning. It wasn’t the tired of I just didn’t want to get up, but the tired like my body needed to rest, so I skipped my workout with the trainer today. Know the difference between when you’re just being lazy and when your body is telling you that you need to rest. Besides this is my 1st week after a 2 week hiatus and I don’t want to overdo it. So I’m going to run with the group tomorrow and then go to my trainer and do weights. My body over all feels much better today than the past few days, so I think this was just what my body needed.
I know you all saw that I cheated last night when I went to On the Border. Truth is that I had already planned a cheat meal for yesterday and I cheated again today (Kid’s meal from Chick-fil-a) and I’m going to cheat again before I go to church (I want some Lenny’s). So that puts me at 4 cheat meals thus far and it’s only day 4. Doesn’t look like I’m off to a good start when it comes to my eating. Well, that is why I’m doing this blog, right? To let you all know about the struggle of changing your eating habits. I’m hoping as I continue to feed my body healthy meals that the cravings I have for not so healthy food will decrease.
So until tomorrow!
Weight 130
Meal 1
Breakfast
2 boiled egg whites
½ cup of grapes
Green tea
20 oz Water
Meal 2
Kids Meal from Chick-fil-a
16.9 oz Water
Meal 3
Pure Protein Shake
16.9oz of water
Lenny’s Kids meal
Chips and cookie
16.9 oz Water
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Day 3
Wednesday June 30, 2010
Hi folks,
As you can see I haven’t posted any pics, not sure if I’m ready to do that just yet. LOL! I may just add them to FB, nah, I ain’t doing that either. I’ll see, maybe as I get further along I’ll post them somewhere.
So, this morning I actually got up and went running/walking/jogging! I did a little over 4 miles so I think that’s good for day 2. And my newbie run/walk/jog partner actually joined me today as well and what do ya know she had the same cramp in her rib that I had on yesterday. Today I was fine, but honestly if she didn’t run today I probably would have waited and ran again on Friday because my body was so sore, but I’m glad I went ahead and went because once I got into the groove of things it wasn’t too bad. There was also another person who came and joined us, she used to be a runner but said she hadn’t run in awhile. She just had a baby too, so we have someone else who is trying to build their endurance back up as well who was a runner. I really think my newbie partner enjoyed the workout this morning. I enjoyed it so much; I told them that I would go ahead and join them on Friday as well. So tomorrow, I’m going back to my trainer. I pray that he doesn’t try to kill me b/c I’m still very sore from running, but I’m still going to go.
16.9oz Water after workout
Meal 1
Breakfast
2 boiled egg whites
½ cup of strawberries
Green tea
16.9oz Water
Meal 2
Tilapia
Green Beans
16.9oz of water
Meal 3
Ground Turkey
Black Beans
16.9oz of water
Meal 4
Pure Protein Shake
16.9oz of water
Meal 5
On the Boarder (It was my friend’s birthday and she wanted to meet for margarita’s)
Epic Fail! I know! LOL! Gotta do better tomorrow
Weight is still 130.2
Hi folks,
As you can see I haven’t posted any pics, not sure if I’m ready to do that just yet. LOL! I may just add them to FB, nah, I ain’t doing that either. I’ll see, maybe as I get further along I’ll post them somewhere.
So, this morning I actually got up and went running/walking/jogging! I did a little over 4 miles so I think that’s good for day 2. And my newbie run/walk/jog partner actually joined me today as well and what do ya know she had the same cramp in her rib that I had on yesterday. Today I was fine, but honestly if she didn’t run today I probably would have waited and ran again on Friday because my body was so sore, but I’m glad I went ahead and went because once I got into the groove of things it wasn’t too bad. There was also another person who came and joined us, she used to be a runner but said she hadn’t run in awhile. She just had a baby too, so we have someone else who is trying to build their endurance back up as well who was a runner. I really think my newbie partner enjoyed the workout this morning. I enjoyed it so much; I told them that I would go ahead and join them on Friday as well. So tomorrow, I’m going back to my trainer. I pray that he doesn’t try to kill me b/c I’m still very sore from running, but I’m still going to go.
16.9oz Water after workout
Meal 1
Breakfast
2 boiled egg whites
½ cup of strawberries
Green tea
16.9oz Water
Meal 2
Tilapia
Green Beans
16.9oz of water
Meal 3
Ground Turkey
Black Beans
16.9oz of water
Meal 4
Pure Protein Shake
16.9oz of water
Meal 5
On the Boarder (It was my friend’s birthday and she wanted to meet for margarita’s)
Epic Fail! I know! LOL! Gotta do better tomorrow
Weight is still 130.2
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