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