Update 4/14

So!
I splurged with food today, but that's okay because it's my fourth day in a row working out. So I don't feel bad.

Also, I've reached a point where food tastes way better now, and I'm trying all sorts of new stuff. Case in point: I've never been a big avocado fan, but this week my favorite mid-day snack has been a Wasa cracker with a little bit of cream cheese and avocado.

The Magness Memorial Tree Farm is 10 miles away; a bit far, but a round trip is $2 in gas and a lovely drive. I've discovered a fantastic web of trails that takes you all over the hills; I spent over an hour there yesterday exploring. I plan to hike a few times a week, weather permitting. Already I've been twice this week! The other days I do a mile at the gym. Since I'm terrified of getting sick again I'm taking it really easy.

Food Journal

So, I've been keeping with the diet really well. It helps to plan it out the day before. One great benefit of doing it this way is that I'm not only becoming much more aware of what I eat/should be eating, but also I'm learning a lot in the process! It takes quite a bit of time, but as I continue to do it I'm getting quicker.

Yesterday:
1/2 c plain yogurt, 1/2 c strawberries, 1 tsp sugar
1 serving fresh pasta, 1/2 c pasta sauce
banana
3/4 c broccoli + 1 tsp butter
salad + low-fat dressing + 6 croutons
cracker snack (prepackaged)
1 c vegetable soup
1 slice whole grain bread + 1 oz ham + 1 slice Havarti
5 cinnamon bears
Protein: 43 g (goal: 52)
Fiber: 15 g (goal: 19)
Carbs: 128 g (goal: less than 100. It was the candy that did it at 33 g)
Total calories: 1200

Today:
1/2 c cracked wheat + 1/2 c milk, 1 tsp brown sugar
1 c vegetable soup
banana
ak-mak (5)
1 slice Havarti
salad + dressing + croutons
yam + 1/2 tbsp butter + 3 tsp brown sugar
granola bar
pre-packaged cracker snack
Protein: 34 g
Fiber: 23 g
Carbs: 160g (the yam and the cracked wheat. oh well.)
Calories: 1215

Getting back into it

Well, Spring Break is almost over so I'm gearing up again to diet. I haven't been horrible, per se, but I haven't been losing.

So! I've planned meals out, complete with protein, fiber, and carb info. Today I did great with 1300 calories, 49 g protein, 14 g fiber and about 80 g carbs. That's even going out to eat - true, it was sushi, but that still counts!

I'm off to make my meals for tomorrow. :)

Wed journal

Yesterday's exercise: 4 15 min walks. didn't snack last night after dinner. this is huge for me
yesterday's dinner: leftover green curry over rice, edamame

Today: 35 min run- and I didn't get rained on.

Tomorrow's goal: run or JM workout

Tonight for dinner- haddock, rice, and veggies.
Made whole wheat blueberry muffins for breakfast this morning, and need to make more granola today.

Monday journal

Sunday workout- none, but had a nice stroll along Crescent Beach.

Monday workout- went back to Crescent Beach this morning and had a short 20 min run. Came home and did a JM workout, level two. I need some new tunes to listen to while running....

Tomorrow's goal- 30 min or longer run

Update: I've lost 10 lbs since Jan 15! Woo! I had sushi for lunch to celebrate. Mmmm...

Saturday journal

Yesterday- no workout, but had a nice walk at Rangley Pond. An ice fishing derby was going on--sounds exciting, eh?

Today- went running for 30 minutes. Another beautiful sunny day.

Tomorrow's goal: 30 min run and JM workout.

So sore!

Thursday, I started doing yoga again for the first time in three years. I am so sore now! However, I have successfully returned to the gym (just treadmill until I lose about 20 lbs - I'm also going to start doing the stationary bike but someone's always been on it when I'm there).

Tuesday: 40 minutes walking
Wednesday: 40 minutes walking
Thursday: 30 minutes yoga
Friday: 30 minutes yoga, 40 minutes walking
Saturday: rest. I woke up with a headache, anyway. It's sunny outside so I'll probably go get some Vitamin D. It's 54 degrees outside and not a cloud in the sky! *sigh*

Also, the diet is going well. Eating about 1300 calories a day every day this week, except yesterday I splurged a little bit since James made fried chicken. Still, less than 1800 calories, I think.

Thursday Journal catch up

Went running today- a beautiful, sunny 40 degrees felt great. was gone 30 min, around 3 miles.

Yesterday's workout: JM video

Tuesday workout: nada

Monday workout: JM video

I've been eating very well this week. I made my own no bake energy bars which are fantastic! They have puffed kasha, oats, ground up sunflower seeds and dark choc chips, coconut, chopped cranberries, and almond butter/brown rice syrup to bind together. Yummy and the kids love them. They make a 9x13 inch pan and I keep them in the fridge. Way cheaper than store bought too.

I made a vegetable thai curry last night with green beans and peas, coc milk, fish sauce, raw sugar and basil with some chicken stock, eaten over brown rice. This also went over well with the kids. I usually make this with chicken or tofu as well, but I was out.

I've been trying to have my daily green tea, and if I snack at night I've been either having mint tea or an orange.