A friend gave me some unrefined shea butter and I can't believe how awesome it is. My hands feel 20 years younger.
we got a new fridge today. I must really be an adult now because it was very exciting- it was my first big appliance purchase.
The kids biked and rode scooters outside today in a -5 windchill. They're real little Mainers for sure.
Today's workout: Jillian Michaels 30 day shred, level 3.
Tomorrow's workout goal: another 30 day shred or stairstepper. By Monday we'll have warmer weather making a run possible! Fingers crossed....
This week's goal: To not skip one day of exercise. can I do it? stay tuned.....
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
friday journal
today's workout: Jillian Michaels 30 day shred, level two. also: 4 10 min walks in windy 10 degree weather has to count for something right?
have been trying to eat nutrient dense foods: oatmeal with almonds for breakfast, hard boiled eggs for lunch, homemade granola for snack, lots of green and peppermint tea, and a yummy turkey/kidney bean taco with shredded lettuce and salsa. Had a huge mocha after dinner (it's friday....) I need to go to Whole Foods tomorrow to stock up on baby carrots and more apples and bananas for snacks.
I like the Jillian Michaels workout- it's a bit short for me, but totally intense and I'm feeling a bit sore today- a good sign. If I can't run, this is a good choice for cardio and strength. I don't care if I'm a total nerd for doing a video workout, plus I can do it with the kids here so there are no excuses for missing a workout.
Tomorrow's fitness goal- I'd love to fit in a run, since Sat and Sun are my days for a long run, but I can't go if the temp is below 20 degrees. Here's hoping for 20+ tomorrow! If not, I'll do another Jillian Michaels or the stairstepper.
have been trying to eat nutrient dense foods: oatmeal with almonds for breakfast, hard boiled eggs for lunch, homemade granola for snack, lots of green and peppermint tea, and a yummy turkey/kidney bean taco with shredded lettuce and salsa. Had a huge mocha after dinner (it's friday....) I need to go to Whole Foods tomorrow to stock up on baby carrots and more apples and bananas for snacks.
I like the Jillian Michaels workout- it's a bit short for me, but totally intense and I'm feeling a bit sore today- a good sign. If I can't run, this is a good choice for cardio and strength. I don't care if I'm a total nerd for doing a video workout, plus I can do it with the kids here so there are no excuses for missing a workout.
Tomorrow's fitness goal- I'd love to fit in a run, since Sat and Sun are my days for a long run, but I can't go if the temp is below 20 degrees. Here's hoping for 20+ tomorrow! If not, I'll do another Jillian Michaels or the stairstepper.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
endorphins rule!
today's workout: Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, level three. after four days of not working out I feel human again.
tomorrow I plan to fit in a 3 mile run after I volunteer in Noah's class and before Claire comes home from preschool. Hopefully the weather cooperates! If not, I'll do a stairstepper workout or another Jillian Michaels.
made homemade granola and whole wheat blueberry muffins today. also have been making lots of beans in the crockpot to have handy for beans and rice and burritos.
tomorrow's goal: eat more veggies
tomorrow I plan to fit in a 3 mile run after I volunteer in Noah's class and before Claire comes home from preschool. Hopefully the weather cooperates! If not, I'll do a stairstepper workout or another Jillian Michaels.
made homemade granola and whole wheat blueberry muffins today. also have been making lots of beans in the crockpot to have handy for beans and rice and burritos.
tomorrow's goal: eat more veggies
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Soup.
Ten reasons why soup is the greatest food ever:
1. It can be quite hearty.
2. So many flavor possibilities!
3. It's easy to make with fresh ingredients
4. Very low calorie
5. You have to eat it slowly, therefore helping you eat less because you'll feel full before you finish.
6. It's so good for you; all those vitamins and minerals
7. You can find quality soups prepackaged if you can't make it yourself.
8. Soups are good for every season; they warm you up in winter but they're nice and light for summer.
9. Soup's fun to eat - there are all sorts of things you can add to it. My favorite is a fancy grilled cheese sandwich with roasted red pepper tomato soup.
10. It is sooooo delicious!
In other news: 6 PM and 1000 calories. Went to the gym right after school and watched half of an Oprah episode about eating healthy. At least it wasn't the Food Network again.
1. It can be quite hearty.
2. So many flavor possibilities!
3. It's easy to make with fresh ingredients
4. Very low calorie
5. You have to eat it slowly, therefore helping you eat less because you'll feel full before you finish.
6. It's so good for you; all those vitamins and minerals
7. You can find quality soups prepackaged if you can't make it yourself.
8. Soups are good for every season; they warm you up in winter but they're nice and light for summer.
9. Soup's fun to eat - there are all sorts of things you can add to it. My favorite is a fancy grilled cheese sandwich with roasted red pepper tomato soup.
10. It is sooooo delicious!
In other news: 6 PM and 1000 calories. Went to the gym right after school and watched half of an Oprah episode about eating healthy. At least it wasn't the Food Network again.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
To address my (way) earlier post in August:
I injured my knee and had to quit running for a while. Then the weather turned bad. And although I had been keeping strict tabs on my diet, and had upped my running to four miles four times a week, I gained two pounds in the two months I did it. Since that really shouldn't have happened, I went to my doctor, who tested my thyroid... it was totally normal. So, I'm extremely frustrated. That led to my even stricter diet that I'm on currently.
Anyway, today I splurged and had roughly 15 or 1600 calories. I also started my gym membership and went for the first time today, so I feel pretty good besides the calorie splurge. Regardless of said splurge, I still should have lost weight today.
As of yesterday: 221.0 pounds.
I also ran out of my medicine yesterday. Today I've taken none, but since the amount of medicine necessary for me to feel okay is directly proportional to the amount of food I take, I never got sick! Of course, the day still hasn't come to an end, but that's still not bad at all. And I have an extra stash at work, so I should be fine until my doctor renews my prescription.
I've also started eating acai berry. Whole foods sells a million acai products, the cheapest at the time being a freeze-dried powder. I've been mixing it with juice at night - we'll see if I feel better/lose more weight. At least I'm getting tons of antioxidants.
I injured my knee and had to quit running for a while. Then the weather turned bad. And although I had been keeping strict tabs on my diet, and had upped my running to four miles four times a week, I gained two pounds in the two months I did it. Since that really shouldn't have happened, I went to my doctor, who tested my thyroid... it was totally normal. So, I'm extremely frustrated. That led to my even stricter diet that I'm on currently.
Anyway, today I splurged and had roughly 15 or 1600 calories. I also started my gym membership and went for the first time today, so I feel pretty good besides the calorie splurge. Regardless of said splurge, I still should have lost weight today.
As of yesterday: 221.0 pounds.
I also ran out of my medicine yesterday. Today I've taken none, but since the amount of medicine necessary for me to feel okay is directly proportional to the amount of food I take, I never got sick! Of course, the day still hasn't come to an end, but that's still not bad at all. And I have an extra stash at work, so I should be fine until my doctor renews my prescription.
I've also started eating acai berry. Whole foods sells a million acai products, the cheapest at the time being a freeze-dried powder. I've been mixing it with juice at night - we'll see if I feel better/lose more weight. At least I'm getting tons of antioxidants.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
I think posting on this jinxes me.
Nevertheless:
I'm a total fatty. I weigh more than I ever have before. But I'm back doing really well with changing my diet, and I'm joining the gym down the street. Woo!
Today: 222.6
Two weeks ago: 226.4
Four pounds down.
Yesterday I had 1300 calories
Today I had 1400
I have awesomeness planned for my foods in the next few weeks. Woo!
Nevertheless:
I'm a total fatty. I weigh more than I ever have before. But I'm back doing really well with changing my diet, and I'm joining the gym down the street. Woo!
Today: 222.6
Two weeks ago: 226.4
Four pounds down.
Yesterday I had 1300 calories
Today I had 1400
I have awesomeness planned for my foods in the next few weeks. Woo!
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