Saturday August 21, 2010

I really have been questioning all my diet plans, why I fail and how do I make it a lifestyle. I don't want to do any more extreme diets because I don't stick to them. I need some balance and something I will do for the rest of my life. I was going back over my blog to see what worked for me before and where I went wrong. I decided that I was doing good when I cut out sugar and white flour from my diet. I don't feel as if I am limiting myself to only certain food and I can have anything I want as long as I tweak it. I feel that I needed to add more fruits and veggies to that plan. I will try and continue to post everyday with my food consumption for that day. I will also be working out at least 3x a week starting soon. I feel that I can do this and do it as a lifestyle, not a diet :)
LOVES, Holly

Day 7

So I am just about to end my first week on Medifast. I have lost 7lbs this week (YEAH ME) but I have already changed a few of my meals. I just couldn't eat some of that food. REALLY GROSS, I am not sure how my dad did it. I am going to eat around 1200 calories a day and eat every 2-3 hours. I am hungry today but I will have to drink water to fill up my tummy between meals :)

LOVES, Holly

Medifast Day 2

Today was better than I hoped for!! The food was a little bit better thanks to some tweaking on my part. No dizziness or headaches and I wasn't hungry all day either. It was definitely easier. I think my body is adjusting well to no sugar and carbs. I will weigh in on Monday and I will post again before then, probably not everyday thou!!
LOVES, Holly

D Day is here!

I started Medifast today and so far I have survived :) I am feeling weak, light headed and now I have a headache. I really hate detoxing my body!! I have eaten 5 small meals so far today and I have 1 more to go!! The oatmeal was awful (I will try a few things to make it better tomorrow... fingers crossed), the snack bar was good, the chili was alright, the soy crisps were good and I had green beans and pork tenderloin for dinner, I will finish my night off with a shake. I hate starting something new because all I do is stare at the clock wondering when I can eat again. I just want to crawl in bed and have this day over already!!! Hopefully tomorrow will be better!
LOVES, Holly

4 days until D day!

SO I am counting down the days until my new diet attempt! 4 MORE!! I am already planning what I am going to eat and what times I will eat what. I am little bit of a planner :) For my last meal (not quite my last, but close) Erik and I are going to the Chessecake Factory on Friday to celebrate our 10 year anniversary!! I am really excited. I realized last night while looking over their menu online that I love food a little too much!! I get excited just to go out. A little sad I think. I am going to still enjoy going out, but I will be making better food choices when I do go out, which will be hard. I have always believed, why go out if you are only going to eat a salad, if you are going out get something you like!! WOW was I ever wrong :) I have also been doing a 100 squat challenge and I am the third day into it. I added 100 crunches to it too! So for the month of August I am doing 100 squats and 100 crunches a day. I split into 2 times, because frankly 100 at a time is tough :) I also have Elijah doing it with me so it makes it more fun! Even Kaydence was getting in on the fun!! More on Monday!!

LOVES, Holly

I fell of the band wagon.... AGAIN!!!

I have been asked a few times, "when are you going to post on your blog again?" My response is I have nothing to blog about, I am not following any diet or eating plan. I don't want to be full of excuses, but LIFE HAPPENS!! But after seeing pictures of myself at my cousin's wedding this weekend I realize that I NEED TO DO SOMETHING AND SOON!! My dad gave me about 3 weeks of his Medifast food (He has lost about 50lbs on it in the last 4 months) I am going to start this and after the 3 weeks keep the same routine with regular food. It is too expensive for me to buy their food, although I would love to do this until I reach my goal weight! I will start blogging again when I start this plan. I am hoping to start in a week and a half. (August 9th) I want to wait until after my anniversary.

Here we go again :)
LOVES, Holly

Week 3 weigh in

Ok so I lost 1lb since last week. That means I am still up 1lb. I think that it is due to my period. So we will see what happens next week. I made myself a mini goal today as I was walking... I want to loose 6lbs by my birthday, that leaves me 17 days. I believe I can do it. So I vow to you all to exercise 3-4 times a week, drink only water and Crystal Lite, NO SWEETS!!, and to stick to my diet!!! I can do this :) After I meet this goal I will give myself another small goal.

I went for a walk today!! 2 miles in 45 minutes, that is 5 minutes faster than the last time!!! Please call me, message me, or FB me to see how I am doing. I will continue to post weekly results.

LOVES, Holly

Week 2 weigh in

I gained 2lbs this week. We were traveling this weekend and it was hard to be good while on the road. We will plan ahead this weekend so that we don't have a repeat!! On top of that Elijah got pink eye on Sunday and is still out of school. I am hoping that he can return tomorrow. Only 8 days left for him! He is excited, but more excited to start first grade. It will be here before he knows it. I have been doing good these last few days eating wise. I just need to make sure I get in all my water. I think that it is suppose to rain the rest of this week, so I won't be able to get a walk in. When are we suppose to have summer weather??? I am tired of this every other day crap!!! PLEASE GOD bring the sunshine!!!
Loves, Holly

Week 1 weigh in

I have lost 4lbs and 1 inch off my waist this last week :) Erik lost 3lbs and 1 inch as well. I had a better day controlling my hunger yesterday. I am not sure if it had to do with the weight loss and knowing that this is working or if I just knew it was Monday. Weekends are harder especially when you veg out at home all weekend.

I have decided not to blog everyday. I will definitely blog on weigh in days and try to do at least 2 more during the week so you know how I am doing. It is just getting really tough to remember to do this every night.

Have a great week!
Loves, Holly

Saturday May 29

Today I was hungry for sweets. Everything I ate just wouldn't satisfy that craving. I think I have eaten a little more than suppose to but those days will come.

Breakfast-
omelet (ham & cheese)- 0/0

Lunch-
tuna sandwich- 2/1
Cheetos- 1/1
TOTAL 3/2

Snack-
2 rice cakes 0/1
cream cheese- 1/0
dark chocolate-0/0
TOTAL- 1/1

Dinner-
Spaghetti w/ meatballs
I am not sure exactly the total but I think it is around 10/3
Plus I ate some of the kids' mac n cheese

daily total- 13/6 most likely more

Hopefully tomorrow will be better!
Loves, Holly

Friday May 28

I was out until late last night on a date with my hubby that I didn't post yesterday's plan. We went to a coffee shop in Ballard for a concert with some friends and then went to Dick's for a bite afterwards. It has been awhile since I have had Dick's and it was good!! It was a great night and even better that we got to sleep in this morning with no kids :)

Breakfast-
skipped- bad me

Lunch-
sara lee 45 cal toast (2)- 2/1
cream cheese- 1/0
SF blackberry jam- 0/1
coffee w/ SF mocha mix- 0/0
TOTAL- 3/2

Snack-
cottage cheese- 4/0
green olives- 0/0
snack mix- 2/1
TOTAL- 6/1

Dinner-
Juicy Lucy- 2/1
green beans- 2/1
TOTAL- 4/2

Snack-
Dick's burger and half fry
not sure of the value

Daily Total (besides Dick's) 13/5
So I don't think I was too much over with my midnight snack :)
Loves, Holly

Thursday May 27

Today I was busy cleaning for company and at the last minute I found out that she couldn't make it. We rescheduled for next week, but now I get to enjoy a clean house while it lasts. Although that won't be long. As I type I have spongebob paper all over the living room and bathroom! It didn't even last an hour :) I spent the evening catching up on some shows and making tutu's. I did good on my diet today! No exercise unless housework counts... which it should because I was sweating while doing it. I also got in my water, which is getting easier.

Breakfast-
sara lee 45 cal toast (2)- 2/1
cream cheese- 1/0
SF blackberry jam- 0/1
TOTAL- 3/2

Lunch-
Orowheat thin bread- 2/1
mayo & mustard- 0/0
ham & cheese- 0/0
lettuce, pickles, avocado- 1/0
cheetos- 1/1
TOTAL- 4/2

Dinner-
1.5 enchilada
1.5 WW tortilla- 5/2
chicken & cheese- 0/0
Sauce & olives- 0/0
TOTAL- 5/2

Snack-
85% dark chocolate- 1/0
Almonds - 1/0

Daily Total- 13/6

I was close to my maximum today. Overall today was a good day! How was yours?
Loves, Holly

Wednesday May 26

Today was one of those hungry days. I am not sure if it was because of my workout or not, but this evening all I want was to eat and eat food full of carbs and sugar. I didn't though. I made popcorn after dinner and that really hit the spot! I worked out with Michelle again today. We did the Wii fit for an hour and I am sore!!!

Breakfast-
Sara Lee 45 cal toast (2) 2/1
Cream Cheese 1/0
SF Jelly 0/1
TOTAL 3/2

Lunch-
Orowheat Thin Bread 2/1
Mayo & Mustard 0/0
Ham & cheese 0/0
pickles, lettuce & avocado 1/0
cottage cheese 4/0
green olives 0/0
TOTAL 7/1

Snack-
2 plain rice cakes 0/1
cream cheese 0/0
TOTAL 0/1

Dinner-
BLT
Orowheat thin bread 2/1
Mayo 0/0
Lettuce & tomato 2/0
bacon 0/0
TOTAL 4/1

Snack-
popcorn 0/1
butter & parmesan 0/0
TOTAL 0/1

Daily Total- 14/6

Exercise-
60 minutes on Wii fit

Not bad if I say so myself!! Now I am off to take a hot bath!!
Loves, Holly

Tuesday May 25

Today was a little tougher than yesterday since I was out most of the day, but I was good... no GREAT on my eating. I made myself some breakfast before Bible Study so I wouldn't be tempted and came home for lunch before I went to a friends house. AND I also brought my own snack with me!! I came home to make dinner and then went back to Michelle's house. I again was under my sugars/carbs. I think it is easier to just skip out on the carbs, the sugars are harder, they are in EVERYTHING, and when you only get 15 grams a day it makes it hard to decide what is best.

Breakfast-
1.5 packets instant oatmeal, original 0/2
SF Syrup 0/0
Splenda brown sugar 2/0
TOTAL 2/2

Lunch-
Orowheat thins 2/1
mayo, mustard 0/0
ham & cheese slice 0/0
pickles, lettuce, avocado 1/0
string cheese 0/0
TOTAL 3/1

Snack-
Smokehouse Almonds 2/1
TOTAL 2/1

Dinner-
Taco Salad
lettuce, tomato 3/0
ground beef & cheese 0/0
sour cream & avocado 2/0
85% dark chocolate 1/0
TOTAL 6/0

DAILY TOTAL 13/4

I also got in 9 cups of water again. But no exercise. I am already looking forward to tomorrow and what I get to eat!! Have a great night!
Loves, Holly

Monday May 24

So for my first day I did fairly well. It was hard for me to remember that I couldn't just eat because it was in front of me. Like snacking on the kid's food! I ate within my carbs and sugar and I didn't feel hungry in between meals. I also got in 9 cups of water today!! I think it helped that it was warm and I couldn't have anything else to drink :)

Breakfast-
3 egg omelet w/ cheese and ham 0/0 (sugar/carb)
2 slices toast (Sara Lee 45 cal) 2/1
Coffee w/ SF mocha mix 0/0
TOTAL 2/1

Lunch-
Orowheat thin bread 2/1
w/ lettuce, avocado, pickles 1/0
ham & cheese 0/0
chili cheese Frito's 1/1
string cheese 0/0
smokehouse almonds 1/0
TOTAL 5/2

Dinner-
Pork Tenderloin 0/0
Cottage cheese 4/0
Green Beans 2/1
TOTAL 6/1

Snack-
popcorn 0/2
85% dark chocolate 1/0
TOTAL 1/2

DAILY TOTAL 14/5

Exercise- 2 miles in 50 minutes

My maximum sugar/carb for the day is 15/6 so I am under for the day! This was easier than I thought it would be. I think it helps that Erik is doing it with me. We are eating the same thing and that helps.
Loves, Holly

Today is a NEW day!!

Erik and I have officially started our new eating plan!! I will post tonight all my foods and exercises. I am really encouraged that this new eating plan will be really great for me!! I weighed in this morning and measured my waist and I have lost 4lbs since coming home from my cruise, which is a surprise to me since I haven't really been trying. I am still 2lbs from my lowest weight, but hopefully I will loose that this week :)

A new plan...

So I know that I said I was going to start posting again this week, but I haven't started my new eating plan this week as I was hoping to. I WILL be starting on Monday. So I figured I would post today with what my new plan is all about. I starting the Belly Fat Cure. I basically just keep track of sugar and carbs. I only get 15 grams of sugar and 6 servings (about 20 grams) of carbs a day!! I have been planning this out for a few weeks now and I think this should be very easy for me to follow, plus Erik will be doing it with me so that should help! So when I put what I eat down it will have a number like this 3/2, it means I had 3 sugars and 2 carbs. If you have any questions let me know and if you want to join me I would love the support!!

Loves, Holly

Alaska

We had an AMAZING trip! It was very relaxing, but yet full of activity. We had the BEST weather... I came home with a tan! Who knew you needed to go to Alaska to do that :) We went to a show every night, most were really good, one not our thing, but still entertaining. We stopped in Juneau, Skagway, Hoonah (Icy Strait Point), Ketchikan and Victoria. Erik bought be some Northern Light earrings and necklace for our Anniversary present and Tanzite earrings for my Mother's Day gift. We really enjoyed being lazy and eating a lot! We would go and have breakfast, walk around the ports, come back for lunch, then nap, then dinner, show and then second dinner and dessert!! Almost every meal was a full 3 course meal!! Very good food! I only gained 5lbs but I think all the walking helped me not gain more! We are already planning our next cruise!!

I will be starting my blog back up on Monday. Thanks for sticking around!!

Loves, Holly

Wednesday April 28

Today was a great day!! I got another walk in and some much needed stuff done around the house. I think that it is funny how I make sure the house is really clean BEFORE I leave on vacation. I know my MIL won't mind a little mess, but I think I would feel better knowing that it is clean. I have a few more loads of laundry to do and clean my kitchen. I also still have to pack!!

Breakfast~
Kashi cereal
milk

Lunch-
1 chicken strip
mac n cheese
wheat roll w/ butter
diet soda

Snack-
animal cookies
24oz water

Dinner-
meatball sandwich
G2 Gatorade

Exercise- 2 miles in 60 minutes

The weather lately has been weird. It rains on hour and completely sunny the next, so we have squeezed a walk in when ever we can. I am planning on doing the wii fit tomorrow with my friend. Night all!!
Loves, Holly

Tuesday April 27

Today started off good, but again after lunch I was sick all afternoon. I am not sure if it is what I ate, how much I ate or even if my morning coffee had anything to do with it. Maybe it was my medicine or even my walk. I would like to know so that I can prevent it next time. I did manage to get a lot of stuff done around the house. Only a few things left to do before I leave. I know you will miss, but I will be back. Thursday will be my last post until I return on May 9!! I will be posting some pictures here as well as facebook shortly after I return. Don't be too jealous, it has only taken us 10 years to do a big trip like this :)

Breakfast-
coffee w/ SF mocha mix

Lunch-
tuna sandwich
w/ cheese & jalepenos
24oz water

Dinner-
BLT
apple juice
24oz water

Exercise- 2 miles in 60 minutes

I googled my walk and what I thought was 1.5 miles ended up being closer to 2 miles. So all along I was walking more than I thought. Elijah likes our new route and I get to see my dream house so it is a win/win!! My calorie count is 1630 and I burned 370.
Loves, Holly

Monday April 26

Today I started preparing to leave on my cruise. I made a list of things I want done around the house as well as packed. I managed to get everything on my to do list done today, except the dishes, but I can do that in the morning. I went for my walk this morning and took a new way home. I think it is the same distance wise but it was nice change of view, plus I found my dream home and it's for sale!! I am not sure of the price but I am sure it is out of my range! I will have to make this my new permanent route! I started inputting all my food intake on www.livestrong.com so now I can also tell you my calorie intake.

Breakfast-
1 egg
1 slice of toast w/ butter
SF mocha w/ SF syrup

Lunch-
Grilled cheese sandwich
berries w/ splenda
3 sf chocolates
24oz water

Dinner-
ww spaghetti
w/ meatballs
24oz water

Dessert-
graham crackers w/ frosting

Exercise- 1.5 miles in 60 minutes

According to livestrong.com I took in 1992 calories and burned about 370 calories. I am not sure what got into me tonight but all I wanted to do was eat!! Just one of those days I guess!
Loves, Holly

Sunday April 25

I was at my mom's last night so I didn't put in my info. So I am just going to skip it. Today was a full day. I took my mom and Riley to the airport, cleaned out my car, then took Kaydence to a birthday party. I am tired now!!!

Breakfast-
Orange juice

Lunch-
3 jalapeno poppers
3 mini tacos
chili w/ corn bread
chips
diet soda
apple juice

Dinner-
tuna
crackers

Dessert-
ice cream

No exercise today.

I hope the weather is good tomorrow so I can walk Elijah to school. This week is going to be very busy with cleaning and packing. We leave on Friday night for our cruise!! YEAH!! I am so excited!!
Loves, Holly

Friday April 23

Today started off good, but is ending on a sour note. I have some sort of bug that is making me sick to my stomach. I tried making dinner for my family and had to wait until Erik got home so he could finish it. I think it was my lunch that is not agreeing with me since I was fine before that. I did manage to get in my walk this morning. And I haven't eaten a lot either (mostly junk)

Breakfast-
none

Lunch-
nachos
candy bar
24 oz water
2 small cookies

Dinner-
apple juice

Exercise- 1.5 miles in 60 minutes

I hope that this is gone by morning since I have a really busy weekend ahead of me.
Loves, Holly

Thursday April 22

Today was one of those days were all you want to do is lay around and hang out! I ended up going to Macaroni Grill with my sister for lunch and then went to my friends, but we never worked out, we just hung out all evening. It was fun just sitting around watching the kids play. We are planning to work out tomorrow afternoon while the kids are in school.

Breakfast-
Orange
animal cookies
16oz water

Lunch-
Fettuccine alfredo
bread
diet coke

Snack-
popcorn

Dinner-
bagel w/ cream cheese

Dessert-
ice cream

Today was a good day mood wise! I hope tomorrow is too!
Loves, Holly

Wednesday April 21

Yesterday was one of those days where nothing goes right and I was in a mood! It started with Kaydence getting up around 6:45am and not wanting to go back to sleep. (I was up until after midnight too, because I thought I was going to sleep in) Then when Elijah got up he was moody and not wanting to listen. My day really didn't start off right. I had to go grocery shopping and all before 1pm. I was exhausted by the time I came home, but lucky for me Kaydence took a nap so I could rest. I ended up getting a massive migraine that evening and Erik ruined dinner so we ended up getting pizza. I was happy for bed time last night. TODAY is a new day!! I am suppose to meet my sister for lunch and work out tonight. Here is to a great day!

Breakfast-
thin bagel w/ cream cheese

Lunch-
pizza stick
chicken strip
biscuit
diet soda

Snack-
graham crackers w/ frosting
24 oz water

Dinner-
pizza
bread sticks
24 oz water

No exercise today.

My plans for exercise tonight are going to be changed so hopefully we can figure out something else in place of it!
Loves, Holly

Tuesday April 20

Sorry I didn't get to this last night. Erik and I were on a date until kinda late! We went to the Olive Garden and went to see Alice in Wonderland in 3D. It was pretty good, although it should be called Alice in Wonderland 2 as it really was a sequel. I love watching 3D movies they are very cool. I did fairly well at dinner. I feel like I could have really pigged out and ate everything, but I was good and only ate half. I even let Erik take my leftovers for lunch today so that I wouldn't be tempted today!

Breakfast-
Coffee w/ sf mocha mix
grapes
SF cocoa

Lunch- (McDonald's)
double cheeseburger
small fries
16 oz water

Dinner- (Olive Garden)
salad
2 breadsticks
3 fried mozzarella
1/2 chicken alfredo pizza
diet soda

Exercise- 45 minutes on wii fit

I did get together with my friend again yesterday and we worked hard on the wii fit. We are getting together again tomorrow. This time we will work out at my apartment's gym.
Loves, Holly

Monday April 19

Today was another beautiful day! I walked Elijah to school today so I got my exercise in! It felt tougher than normal because it was so warm outside. Some of you may know that I am very warm blooded and I hate being hot, so days like today exercising is not my friend! But I managed through it and got it done! I am really getting on myself about my diet today because I have gained a few pounds. I am not sure if it has anything to do with my period or just that all I want to do is eat, but today I was good and back on track :)

Breakfast-
oatmeal w/
SF syrup
Splenda brown sugar
24 oz water

Lunch-
chicken nuggets
w/ ranch and frank's
chips
24oz water

Dinner-
peanut chicken
rice
24oz water

Dessert-
24oz water

Exercise- 1.5 miles in 60 minutes!

I am glad that I don't live by my sister today because she made my famous chocolate chip cookies and I know that I would not have control to eat a whole plate full! Cookies are my downfall!!! I need to try and make them with whole wheat flour and splenda, then I can eat a few without feeling guilty! Maybe this weekend:)
Loves, Holly

Sunday April 18

Today was a beautiful day! After church we meet some friends at the park and now I am a little sunburned! It was fun seeing them again. The rest of the day was lazy and full of lounging and watching TV! The best way to spend a Sunday evening if you ask me :)

Breakfast-
none

Lunch-
chicken strips
jo-jos
chips
diet soda

Snack-
crackers w/ nutella

Dinner-
cheese fondue
sourdough bread
24oz water

No exercise

I am hoping that tomorrow will be a productive day! I have a few things I still need done before we leave. Well my hubby is waiting for me to come to bed so Good Night!
Loves, Holly

Saturday April 17

Today started out as a lazy day and turned into a day full of cleaning! We got some much needed things done, but still need to go down to storage. We are getting everything in line for when we are gone on the cruise. We leave in 2 weeks!! It's very exciting! I am all full of hormones so my mood has been all over the place today. I am enjoying green tea to help calm me down before I go to bed.

Breakfast- (in bed... I know I have the greatest hubby)
Pancakes
scrambled eggs
SF syrup

Snack-
cheez-its

Lunch-
BLT

Dinner-
Mac n Cheese
orange juice

Dessert-
green tea
24oz water

No exercise today

I have been catching up on all my shows today, we are currently watching V. Have a great night and tomorrow!
Loves, Holly

Friday April 16

Today was full of cramps, bloating, eating, vegging, disappointment and joy! Oh what fun it is being a woman!! As I am typing this I am dealing with some major cramps :P This is not fun and was not missed!! Erik is out tonight with a buddy so the kids and I rented a movie and now they are asleep and I am in the dark watching my shows!

Breakfast- (McDonald's)
hash brown
bacon, egg, cheese biscuit
orange juice

Lunch-
PB & J on WW bread
cheetos
SF chocolates
16oz water

Dinner-
Chicken strips w/ ranch
biscuit
cheez-its
diet soda

No exercising today (too many cramps)

My plans got changed for tomorrow so hopefully I can get Erik to walk to the park with the kids. I hope that this weather keeps up through the weekend. Well I am off to assume the fetal position!
Loves, Holly

Thursday April 15

Happy Tax day!! I did mine back in Feb and have already spent the money. It went straight to our cruise, which we leave in 2 weeks!! I have had a very hungry day, I think it had a lot to do with me starting my period today. it has been 9 months since I have had one, so I am expecting this one to be bad, but so far it hasn't. I did get my walk in today! Yeah me!!

Breakfast-

Lunch-
quesadilla
24oz water

Snack-
chips

Dinner-
salad
pizza
diet soda

Snack-
pizza
animal crackers
24oz water

Exercise- walked 1.5 miles in 60 minutes

I hope that tomorrow will be better, but I will be busy most the day so we will see!
Loves, Holly

Wednesday April 14

So I forgot to do this last night! I remembered this morning when I got out of bed (at 9am) So I will do it now! I started working out with a friend yesterday. We did the Wii fit yesterday and we will be mixing up what we do, walk one day, go to the gym, Wii fit, etc. I worked hard for 30 minutes. I felt great afterwards, but hit a wall around 5pm! I was tired:) Last night was an easy going night and Erik even helped me clean the house! It all somehow got done last night that I have nothing to do today... OK that's not true, I can ALWAYS do laundry!

Breakfast-
Coffee w/ SF mocha mix
cookie

Lunch-
tuna w/ crackers
24oz water

Dinner-
waffles
eggs
sf syrup
24oz water

Exercise- 30 minutes on Wii fit

Today I will be walking Elijah to school again! That walk is getting easier, but the hill on the way back still gets me!!! Talk to you tonight!!
Loves, Holly

Tuesday April 13

Today started off kinda rocky. My meds made me really sick and then I got a really bad sharp pain in my lower chest. Luckily it went away by noon. Also today Elijah's school had the teachers working at McDonald's for a fundraiser, so we had that for dinner. I also met up with a friend and we are starting a new workout schedule tomorrow!! I am hoping to get some good sleep tonight and hopefully feel better in the morning!

Breakfast-
strawberries
4 doughnut holes
SF cocoa
16 oz water

Lunch-
1 1/2 grilled cheese sandwich
cottage cheese
3 jalapeno poppers
8oz water

Dinner-
Chicken nuggets
Fries
diet soda
cookie

Dessert-
3 cookies
milk
16 oz water

I bought some cookies at McDonald's because the proceeds went straight to the school, and as you know, cookies are my downfall. At least there is no more!! I am looking forward to starting my new workout plan in the morning!
Loves, Holly

Monday April 12

So I wasn't able to get to a computer this weekend and I decided that I wanted to post at night instead of the morning. I figured that it would help me remember what I ate that day! I got a new diet book on Friday called Belly Fat Cure. It is a lot like what I am doing now, but a little different. I am really thinking about doing this diet instead of the on I am on. I will explain what I am doing when I start. You basically count sugar and carbs. It is full of some really great recipes too. I forgot to add on Friday that I lost 2lbs last week for a total of 18!! I am excited that this is working, slowly but surely!

Breakfast-
2 scrambled eggs w/ cheese
ww english muffin
24 oz water

Lunch-
chicken strips w/ ranch
cheetos
16 oz water

Snack-
jelly beans

Dinner-
Taco salad
tortilla chips
24 oz water
2 mini candy bars

Exercise- 1.5 miles in 60 minutes

I had a lazy day today! Sometimes it is nice to have one of those! Tomorrow Elijah has a playdate so I am heading to my mom's after bible study. I will be gone most of the day, but my mom has some good food for me to eat!
Loves, Holly

Thursday April 8

So I got a surprise visit from my cousins last night! It was really short, they had to be at the airport at 6:30 this morning, but it was still nice to visit. I did really well with everything yesterday. I even got in a walk!! If I weren't going out of town today I would do another one. It is sunny out!! I do love this weather, minus the wind and cold!

Breakfast-
scrambled eggs w/ cheese
ww english muffin
24oz water

Lunch-
pork tenderloin
cottage cheese
16 oz water
candy

Dinner-
pork tenderloin
cottage cheese
24 oz water

snack-
chips
16 oz water

Exercise- walking 1.5 miles in 60 minutes


Well I definitely got all my water in and then some!! It is getting easier to get it in. I will be gone today through Sunday so I am not sure if I will get a chance to get on here and update daily, but I will be back Sunday night or Monday! I hope you all have a great weekend and enjoy the sunshine if you have it!
Loves, Holly

Wednesday April 7

Well I didn't get my nap in yesterday but I wasn't overly tired either. Kaydence started feeling better by noon and was back to normal by dinner. My mom came over to help me watch her so I could take Elijah to school and go get some crackers and juice for Kaydence. I love having family close by!! I did well on my eating yesterday. I did go out to eat again for lunch, but I tried to make the right choices. I also got all my water in again!! YEAH!!! That can be hard to do. I didn't get in my exercise, but I am hoping to walk to Elijah's school again today. The sun is out and hopefully will stay out!

Breakfast-
Coffee w/ SF mocha mix
thin bagel w/ cream cheese

Lunch- (jack in the box)
2 tacos
curly fries
jalapeno poppers
16 oz water
candy

Dinner-
baked potatoes
w/ cheese, sour cream & bacon bits
24 oz water

Snack-
peanuts & cashews
nutella w/ crackers
16oz water

I am going to visit family this weekend and I think I will be bringing some snacks with me so that I can be good over the weekend. Weekend are usually the hardest part of my week. I tend to think it's a free for all! I am trying to break that thought!!
Loves, Holly

Tuesday April 6

Well I have been up since 4:45am with maybe a 45 minute nap since then. Kaydence woke up and started throwing up. So my plan of sleeping in went out the window!! Yesterday I did fairly well with my diet, but didn't get my exercise in. I had a lot packed into my day and was too tired to go to the gym. I was going to try again today, but if I don't get a nap I might not.

Breakfast-
SF cocoa
cheese & crackers
cookie
kashi bar
24 oz water

Lunch- (jack in the box)
2 tacos
curly fries
water

Snack-
jo-jos
2 jalapeno poppers
diet soda

Dinner-
2 chicken wraps
w/ ranch, cheese, avocado, lettuce & bacon
on ww tortilla

Here is to a new day... starting with coffee!!!
Loves, Holly

Monday April 5

I was good yesterday!! I did have a few pieces of candy, but over all I did great!! I even got a walk in for exercise!! I am hoping today will be just as good. I upped my medicine last night and I feel a little nauseous this morning. That happens when I up it, and I still need to up it 2 more times before I am what I should be at. It is a long process, but at least I will be healthier in the end!

Breakfast-
coffee w/ SF mocha mix
thin bagel w/ PB

Lunch-
turkey, cheese sandwich
w/ lettuce and avocado
chips
24 oz water
candy

Dinner-
taco salad
fried chicken
24 oz lemon water
12oz water
m&m's

Snack-
potato salad
12 oz water
candy

Exercise- 1.5 mile walk in 60 minutes

Today I am hoping to go to the gym and do some machine.
Loves, Holly

Sunday April 4

Happy Easter!! Sorry I didn't post yesterday it was a busy day, but it seems that nobody noticed! Yesterday was also my 11 year anniversary of the day Erik proposed! Easter is always extra special to me! I ate a lot yesterday, but mostly all in one meal!!

Breakfast-

Lunch-
spinach dip w/ bread
stuffing
turkey
chicken salad
green bean casserole
bread stick
2 deviled eggs
potato salad
water
diet soda
candy

Dinner-
potato salad
water

Dessert-
candy

Today I am back on track and starting my exercises up again!
Loves, Holly

Friday April 2

Yesterday was cold, wet and windy. I managed to get some much needed stuff done around the house. I did have to venture out and get a few groceries for Easter. Erik had worship practice until really late so it was just the kids and I. I had a few wrong choices food wise but sometimes you want what you want. Overall I think I am starting to get back on track.

Breakfast-
oatmeal w/ sf syrup and splenda brown sugar
apple juice

Lunch- (my cheat)
top ramen
water

Snack-
a couple animal crackers
a few pieces of candy

Dinner-
Chicken tenders w/ ranch
biscuit
2 jalapeno poppers
diet soda

Snack-
chips
water

No exercise

Today I might take the kids to my parents church for an egg hunt and we might also meet some friends for lunch today. I am heading to my parents tonight to get my food for tomorrow done as well. I have a lot to do today so I guess it's a good thing I got up at 6:00am!
Loves, Holly

Thursday April 1

Wow I really feel like I fell off the wagon these last few days. I think this is why I don't keep candy in my house. But I am encouraged to start again fresh today and hope for the best!!

Breakfast-


Lunch-
ww Quesadilla
sour cream w/ salsa
water

Snack-
Candy

Dinner-
Cheeseburger on ww bun
milk

Dessert-
peanuts

No exercise again

I think I am going to start my exercises back up next week. Everything should be getting back to normal then! I weighed myself this morning and no change. I am just happy I didn't gain after the week I have had!!

Loves, Holly

Wednesday March 31

Well yesterday was another bad day, diet wise. I did make it to the park today!! The kids had a blast! I started potty training Kaydence and bought her some treats for when she goes and I ate quite a few myself. And to top it off I didn't exercise. I was planning on it, but while I was doing the dishes I sliced my toes. I was moving the garbage and something sharp was in it and when I put it over my foot it cut 2 toes. I am better today but I was in too much pain to get my shoes on and exercise. So I will try again today. I am determined to be better today!!

Breakfast-

coffee w/ milk and SF syrup

ww english muffin w/ PB

a few animal crackers

Lunch-

mac n cheese

Snack-

pepperoni stick

candy

16 oz water

Dinner-

Chili Dog

water

Dessert-

3 hard boiled eggs

cashews

water

a few more candies

Here is to a new day!

Loves, Holly

Tuesday March 30

Yesterday was full of excitement, well at least the morning was. As I was heading out the door to go to bible study my sister called to tell me that she was coming home a day early. So that meant I had to get all the girl's stuff together as well as some of my Kaydee's Kloset stuff to go over with my mom. I hate feeling rushed first thing in the morning, but we made it!! I had a few little cheats, I think I might be ovulating cause all I want is sweets :) And to top it all off my sister brought me some salt water taffy from the coast. (Ok I did ask for it) I did leave half the bag with my dad so I wouldn't be tempted to eat the whole bag.

Breakfast-
16oz water
SF cocoa
2 crackers w/ cheese
strawberries
1/2 mini bagel w/ cream cheese
Kashi bar

Lunch-
egg salad sandwich
diet soda
rice crispy egg

Snack-
rice

Dinner-
2 tacos
rice & beans
2 glasses water

Dessert-
taffy- about 6
peanuts/cashews

No exercise today

I was planning on doing my training yesterday but the whole day got turned upside down. I AM DOING IT TODAY!!! I might take the kids to the park, if the weather keeps up.
Loves, Holly

Monday March 29

So I weighed myself yesterday and I lost 2 lbs last week. That surprised me knowing how bad my weekend was!! I tried to add a picture yesterday of the kids and I coloring eggs, but it wouldn't work so today I put a newer picture of my kids up! I never did get to my exercises yesterday. I cleaned my house (there was a lot to do) and ended up meeting a friend when I normally would have exercised. So I will try today! I have Bible Study this morning and then I am going to head to my mom's for a few hours and let all the kids play together.

Breakfast-

Lunch-

egg salad sandwich on WW hoagie roll

animal crackers (organic)

diet soda

Snack-

popcorn w/ parmesan cheese

water

Dinner-

WW Spaghetti w/ meatballs

water

peanuts/cashews

Dessert-(my cheat)

ice cream

Today I am hoping to be more patient! Have 3 girls in my tiny apartment can be overwhelming!! They are fun though!

Loves, Holly

Sunday March 28

Yesterday was full of cheats... I am not sure what got into me. I tried and I failed. I dyed eggs yesterday with the kids, it was fun! My mom also made rice crispy treat eggs that the kids decorated with frosting and sprinkles. ( Yes, I had 2!!) The baby shower was fun, I won 2 games!! GO ME!! I didn't eat that great... they had a chocolate fondue... what's a girl to do?? Today should be better, I am home with the girls all day, but I will be resuming my exercises tonight!

Breakfast-
scrambled eggs
3 mini sausage patties
1 1/2 pancakes
SF syrup
milk

Lunch-
bacon
mini sandwich
1/2 wrap
potato salad
bean dip and chips
hummus and pita chips
spinach dip and crackers
strawberries, bananas, pound cake w/ chocolate
more plain strawberries'
punch
3 cups water

Dinner-
fries
chicken nuggets

Dessert-
2 rice crispy treat eggs

TODAY IS A NEW DAY!!! I am not going to worry about yesterday, just today!
Loves, Holly

Saturday March 27

Yesterday was full of spring cleaning!! We managed to clean out our walk in closet! (It was so full we couldn't get in anymore) It is now Kaydence's room!! It really works great with all her little furniture. She loves it! She even slept great in there, so I think it will work great for us. Because we were so busy all day we ordered pizza for dinner which is a cheat for me. I realize that I tend to cheat more on the weekends then the week days, so weigh in tomorrow might be the same. I might have to switch my weigh in days to Friday. Also I haven't done my couch to 5k training this week. I hope to start week 5 this week. So now I will be a week behind, oh well at least I am exercising!!!

Breakfast-
Oatmeal w/ SF syrup and Splenda brown sugar

Lunch-
Tuna sandwich on WW Hoagie roll
Frito's
diet soda
2 SF chocolates

Dinner-
Pizza
Apple juice

Dessert-
Berries w/ splenda
diet soda


So As I write this I realized I had no water yesterday!! I will make sure I get more in today. I have a baby shower this afternoon and then I will be at my parents of awhile to exchange kiddos! Pretty busy!
Loves, Holly

Friday March 26

Yesterday was fine, nothing too exciting! My sister came by and dropped off my nephew for a few days so I have my hands full of some wild boys! I will exchange the boys for the girls tomorrow and I hope that isn't as wild! I did cheat again with my dinner, but only a little.

Breakfast-
2 Eggs
3 mini sausages
1 slice of WW toast w/ butter
milk

Lunch-
16oz water

Snack-
diet soda
jo-jos

Dinner-(my cheat)
Cheese burger on white bun
pasta
diet soda

Dessert-(another cheat)
kettle corn

No exercise today

We got up early this morning and I hope that I will start feeling better. I do fine during the day, but at night it is worse. I might take the kids to the park today if the weather is good. It should do us all good to get out of the house for a bit. Sorry nothing too exciting going on in my life right now.
Loves, Holly

Thursday March 25

Yesterday I was sick, so I stayed in bed as much as possible. I am feeling a lot better today, but not totally up to par yet. I was able to get a few chores done today, so my hubby should be happy!! I also got my nephew, Josh, for a few days and then I will exchange Elijah and Josh for Peyton and Evie for a few days! This should be a fun week!! At least we will get to do some fun Easter stuff:) I didn't have much of an appetite yesterday just like I thought I would.

Breakfast-
Kasshi Cereal
Milk

Lunch-
Tuna w/ mayo & mustard
Kashi crackers
diet soda
2 SF Chocolates
SF pudding

Dinner- (my cheat)
4 little pancakes
w/ SF Syrup

Dinner was a cheat because Erik made us dinner and I told him to whatever was easiest. It didn't sit in my stomach well and it took at least 2 hours for it to stop aching. I went to bed early or tried to. Today should be good and little more back to the normal.
Loves, Holly

Wednesday March 24

Well I didn't have my date night with Erik last night. Elijah threw a HUGE fit at school that I ended up bringing him home, so then he didn't get to go to his friends house. It's ok we will do it soon. I am still feeling like crap today, so I guess I will have another day of resting (or trying to) Nothing on the schedule for today except for cleaning out my closet if I am up to it. We are thinking about moving Kaydence into our walk-in closet so the kids can have their own room. We will see if it works out or not.

Breakfast-
None

Lunch-
Quesadilla on WW tortilla
diet soda

Snack-
Orange juice
2 Kashi cookies

Dinner-
Baked Potato
w/ cheese, sour cream and bacon bits
Apple juice

I really didn't have much of an appetite yesterday and I am thinking it will be the same today. I have no goals for today except to get better!
Love Holly

Tuesday March 23

Have you ever had one of those days where all you want to do it eat? Well that was yesterday for me, I was hungry the whole day!! I made sure that I ate the right foods though :) I am still dealing with a sore throat and I am tired all the time. Kaydence slept all night and even slept in!! So I got some good sleep last night.

Breakfast-
SF Cocoa

Lunch-
Teriyaki Chicken
12oz water

Snack-
SF Pudding
3 SF chocolates
1/2 bag chips

Dinner-
BLT on WW bread
chips
Meatballs with BBQ sauce
16oz water

Exercise-
60 min walk (1.5 miles)

I didn't get my water in yesterday, I felt like I was drowning whenever I was drinking. I need to get over this cold so I can get back on track. Hopefully today I won't want to eat everything I see!! Erik and I are going on a date tonight and I am super excited!!! It has been awhile since we have done something just the 2 of us.
Love, Holly

Monday March 22

Yesterday I was extremely tired. I had been up since 5am and I got no nap in. Although I did get some exercise in!! Kaydence slept much better last night and today I feel refreshed, although I do have a slight sore throat. I did pretty good with my diet yesterday too!

Breakfast-
coffee w/ milk and SF syrup
banana

Lunch-
Chili
Kashi crackers
diet soda

Snack-
mixed berries w/ splenda

Dinner-
meatball in teriyaki sauce
mashed potatoes
16 oz water

Dessert-
SF pudding pack
Banana w/ peanut butter & SF chocolate
milk

Exercise-
20 minutes/ 4 miles on stationary bike

Today I have Bible Study once again, so I will be bringing a Kashi Bar and some water just in case!! I also need to focus on getting my water in, that can be tricky sometimes :) I hope you all have a great day and if you are in the Northwest,, enjoy the sunshine!!! I think the kids and I are going to go for a walk today!!
Love, Holly

Sunday March 21

ONE WEEK DOWN!!! Yesterday was fun, I went to church to work in the nursery and after I went shopping with my mom. I got the kids new Easter outfits and some Easter gifts. I was extremely tired when I got back, I am not sure why... I wasn't shopping that long. I was really grumpy too, so I think it was something hormonal. Always fun! So for dinner we just got pizza, but I only had 1 slice with a few bread sticks. Today should be interesting, since I have been up since 5am. I am not sure if I will get back to sleep, I know once I do both kids will be up!!

Breakfast-
banana
ww banana bread w/ butter
orange juice

Lunch-
turkey & cheese sandwich
mixed berries w/ splenda
chips
16oz water

Dinner-
pizza
3 small bread sticks
chocolate milk

I was hoping the chocolate milk would help with my mood. Chocolate can really help sometimes :) Also I am done 1lb this week!!! Even with my cheats and lack of exercise!!!
Love, Holly

Saturday March 20

So yesterday morning Erik and I got our enhanced driver's license and we were at the DMV for 2 hours, which I guess isn't too bad for a Saturday morning. I stayed in the car with the kids watching a movie for the first hour and a half. I did leave the house without having breakfast and we went to Dairy Queen for lunch. I did cheat a little, I mean how can I resist chocolate covered macadamia nuts from Hawaii??? I only had 4 through out the day and they were good!! Man I can get myself in trouble talking this way :) Being home all day vegging with my hubby can get me in trouble diet wise. So yesterday was not the greatest on my diet.

Breakfast-
none

Lunch- (Dairy Queen)
chicken strip basket - and yes I did eat the toast
milk

Snack-
WW banana bread w/ butter
2 chocolates
Gatorade( SF kind)

Dinner-
Oriental Chicken salad
diet soda

Snack-
chips
orange juice
2 chocolates

No exercise today

I think I may be coming down with the same cold my kids have so I didn't do my training yesterday. I wanted to take it easy and rest so my body can fight whatever may be happening. I will start it again on Monday. I am going shopping with my Mom today so I will make sure to bring a few water bottles and maybe even a kashi bar to snack on!! I really need to think ahead!!
Loves, Holly

Friday March 19

Yesterday was a crazy day! I only had Kaydence home with me, but I was glad because she was whining and crying ALL day! Even cuddling with Mama wasn't helping. She did take a long nap so that let me get enough rest in to do it all over again when she got up. On top of that I had to go to the store, make a salad, make banana bread (w/ WW flour and Splenda. Kinda dry, but still good), do the dishes, shower, laundry and get directions to the potluck. I was really stressing by the time Erik got home that I left without putting my make-up on. The potluck was fun and I did fairly well with my diet. Although I did have a brownie!! It was yummy! Over all it was a good day diet wise.

Breakfast-
banana
coffee w/ SF syrup & milk

Lunch-
tuna sandwich
lays chips
apple
16oz water
2 SF Chocolates

Snack-
16oz frapp w/ SF carmel

Dinner-
Chicken salad
Jambalya
1/2 enchilada
1 rib
fruit
brownie
LOTS of water

Kaydence was up a lot last night with a deep cough in her chest so we spent some time in the bathroom with a hot shower running. That seemed to help as did sleeping at an incline. Erik and I got our enhanced driver's license today and we were there for 2 hours!!! But it is all done and now we are set for our cruise!! Only 5 weeks :) I can't wait!!!

Love, Holly

Thursday March 18

Well I did cheat yesterday :( BUT I didn't cheat as bad as I could have. I guess you could always cheat bad everyday, but when something you love is in your face it is hard to say no, but I did say a little! I had a great playdate with Heather and then I got to visit my parents who I haven't seen in a few weeks. Also I almost took Elijah to the ER last night. He split his lip on a stick, but it stopped bleeding and the swelling went down and it looks a lot better. Thank God!! I hate it when my kids are hurt.

Breakfast-
Kashi Granola Bar
8oz water

Lunch- (Alfy's Pizza)
Salad with all the goodies
1/2 slice of pizza (my cheat)
diet soda

Snack-
peanuts
16oz water
24oz water

Dinner-
2 bean & cheese tostadas
12 oz water

Dessert-
2 small cookies (my other cheat)

No Exercise today

I was proud of myself for having some self control yesterday. It can be hard to tell your self no when it is staring you in the face and when it is something you love!! I am going to a potluck for dinner tonight but I am going to make a salad so I know that there is something there I can have. I am also planning on going on a walk today. It's too beautiful outside no to :)

Love, Holly

Wednesday March 17

Today I am feeling better! Still a little tired, but that could with being up for an hour in the middle of the night with Kaydence. Today will be challenging as I will be gone all day. We have a play date this morning and then I am going to see my parents after. They have been in Hawaii for the last 9 days and I missed them :) Yesterday I got in all my water and I followed my diet without cheating. I even got in run #2 for this week.

Breakfast-
Kashi cereal
milk

Lunch- (I love Breakfast)
3 scrambled eggs with cheese
3 mini sausage patties
WW english muffin w/ butter
16 oz water

Snack-
2 SF hard candies
16 oz water

Dinner-
WW pasta w/ alfredo sauce and pepperjack cheese
corn
16 oz water
2 SF Chocolates

Exercise-
run #2- 2.5 miles in 35 min
16oz water

So I met my goal for yesterday!! So todays goal is just not to cheat :) I am getting my blood drawn today so say a prayer that things turn out good. Please leave me any feedback or comments, I love hearing from you!

Thanks, Holly

Tuesday March 16

So I am very tired today! I think my workout got the best of me :) Yesterday I was really busy and ended up getting some fast food, but I made sure that it followed my new eating rules and that I didn't over eat.

Breakfast-(I was at bible study)
chips and 7 layer bean dip
little smokies
fruit mix
1/2 banana
SF Cocoa
16 oz water

Lunch-(taco bell)
3 crunchy tacos
16 oz water

Snack-
Kashi granola bar

Dinner-
pork tenderloin
cottage cheese
16 oz water

Exercise-
week 4 in training- 3miles in 35 min.

I think I did fairly well yesterday. My dr appointment went well and I will soon be back on all my meds. I still have to get my blood drawn tomorrow to test all sorts of different things even diabetes. I didn't meet my goal yesterday of getting all 64 oz of water in so I will try again today. I also need to get my house back in order so I will be doing LOTS of housework today which should help me burn some calories!!

Thanks, Holly

Monday March 15th

So yesterday was kinda hard. When telling yourself no to something that is all I want and think about. However I did well and didn't cheat!

Breakfast: 3 mini sausage patties
2 scrambled eggs w/ cheese
whole wheat english muffin w/ butter
16oz water

Lunch: Chili Dog-
whole wheat bun
chili and hot dog
banana
16oz water
2 sugar free chocolates

Dinner: Peppercorn pork
cottage cheese
milk

Dessert: apple juice

Exercise: 1.5 mile walk in 50 min

I really wanted some of the ice cream in the freezer I bought Erik, but I didn't. Today is going to be a little harder since I will be gone most of the day. I have Bible Study this morning which I will bring a Kashi bar with me as it is hard to find the right food sometimes. This afternoon I have a dr appointment, which I am really excited about. I am finally getting back on all my meds :) I haven't been on birth control since July and I haven't had a period either! (and no I am not pregnant, I have checked) My goals for today is to get in all 64oz of water!!

Thanks, Holly

A new beginning

So I have been on my diet since Jan, but I needed some extra accountability so I decided to start a blog! A little history on me first then I will go into my diet and exercise plan. When I was 16 I was diagnosed with Poly-cycistic Ovarian Syndrome. For those of you who don't know what the is, it basically means I don't ovulate as well as have an insulin imbalance. Since I have this it is very easy for me to gain weight and hard to loose it. Since Jan I have cut out sugar and in Feb I cut out white flour from my diet. I have decided to do this for a year. So far I have lost 14lbs. I have also started training for a 5k. I am currently in week 4 of the 9 week training. It is getting hard too! I have decided to start this blog to share my feelings, struggles, my food intake and my weight loss!! Please feel free to comment with any help! Thanks for being on this adventure with me!!

Starting tomorrow I will post everything I ate today and how my day went, as well as my goals for the that day.

Thanks, Holly