I worked out for the 15th time yesterday. I finally got the nerve to try level 3 of my workout dvd.
I think it was the hardest thing my thighs ever had to do ever.
Seriously. This dvd is such a tease. You do level 1 until it feels kinda easy so you try level 2 and then its ridiculously hard and eventually it becomes less challenging, so you feel like you've actually gotten in shape. Then when you try level 3 you feel like a fat man running a marathon! I suck all over again! haha.
I'm going to get my hair done today : ]
I'm going from blond to light brown. Yaaay. Less damage!
I had a very yummy breakfast this morning
Egg whites
turkey bacon... thats only 150 calories
thennnn I mixed 1 cup light soymilk, 1 banana, a cup of coffee, and truvia(natural 0 cal sweetener) in a blender and made a banana latte! It was pretty bomb I must say.
1 cup of light soymilk is 70 calories. plus about 110 calories for a banana. 180+150= 330 calorie breakfast. I'm stuffed too.
Weird thing is when I mixed it all together, it somehow increased in size and filled the entire blender when it started out only filling one coffee mug. That means I could even split it with people if I want to cut calories and I'll still be pretty full.
Try this latte and let me know what you guys think!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Hi will. I know you read this.
I worked out on tuesday as my day 14, but that was saint patricks day.
Because I eat healthy every day, I allow myself a few days of eating whatever I want. Those days are holidays. My friend Liza threw a party with lots of yummy junk food. I ate a slice of pizza, chips and dip, chocolate popcorn, some cookies, chicken strips ... I actually dont really remember everything haha... but lots of terrible things went in my tummy. But the next day I was right back to eating healthy again! The terrible part is that I havent done my workout dvd since that day! I did go hiking on saturday morning with my friends though. This is becoming a weekly thing. Its great. : ]
So I've decided to stick to a 1000 calorie a day diet. Yesterday for breakfast I had cereal with light soymilk and a banana... and some coffee. I had a pickle for a snack. For lunch I had a bowl of pinto beans with a little parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. For dinner I had a pear and endive salad from my work. I was a little hungry late at night while studying so I had a cup of coffee and I was fine. It all added up to about 1000 calories. This morning I had my cereal with soymilk and a banana... thats 300 calories so far. Im thinking maybe a 300 cal lunch and 300 cal dinner with a 100 calorie snack in between ... lets seeeeeeee : ]
gotta get ready for my nutrition class now peaas.
Because I eat healthy every day, I allow myself a few days of eating whatever I want. Those days are holidays. My friend Liza threw a party with lots of yummy junk food. I ate a slice of pizza, chips and dip, chocolate popcorn, some cookies, chicken strips ... I actually dont really remember everything haha... but lots of terrible things went in my tummy. But the next day I was right back to eating healthy again! The terrible part is that I havent done my workout dvd since that day! I did go hiking on saturday morning with my friends though. This is becoming a weekly thing. Its great. : ]
So I've decided to stick to a 1000 calorie a day diet. Yesterday for breakfast I had cereal with light soymilk and a banana... and some coffee. I had a pickle for a snack. For lunch I had a bowl of pinto beans with a little parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. For dinner I had a pear and endive salad from my work. I was a little hungry late at night while studying so I had a cup of coffee and I was fine. It all added up to about 1000 calories. This morning I had my cereal with soymilk and a banana... thats 300 calories so far. Im thinking maybe a 300 cal lunch and 300 cal dinner with a 100 calorie snack in between ... lets seeeeeeee : ]
gotta get ready for my nutrition class now peaas.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Work out work in
So Friday, I did my workout. day 13.
Saturday, I went hiking with my friend and sister in the morning before babysitting and then going to work, so I didnt do my workout dvd.
But, we've decided to make it a weekly routine to try to go hiking saturday mornings! yayy.
Today, sunday... I worked from 12:30 until like 8 something.
No workout : [
Unless you count endless walking during my shift. My legs were tired. Could have been from the hike though. I have class at 1pm tomorrow. I'm pretty sure I can squeeze in a workout . I'll be pretty disappointed in myself if I put it off or something.
Yay, I go to my nutrition class tomorrow.
Hopefully I learn something fun : ]
Saturday, I went hiking with my friend and sister in the morning before babysitting and then going to work, so I didnt do my workout dvd.
But, we've decided to make it a weekly routine to try to go hiking saturday mornings! yayy.
Today, sunday... I worked from 12:30 until like 8 something.
No workout : [
Unless you count endless walking during my shift. My legs were tired. Could have been from the hike though. I have class at 1pm tomorrow. I'm pretty sure I can squeeze in a workout . I'll be pretty disappointed in myself if I put it off or something.
Yay, I go to my nutrition class tomorrow.
Hopefully I learn something fun : ]
Friday, March 13, 2009
I suck
I didnt do day 13 yesterday. My boyfriend was at home with me all day and I dont like working out in front of people. Its just weird. Plus I also was at school from 3-9.
So, I found this article on Yahoo! when I opened up my browser, and I thought it was interesting and good advice... so here you guys go:
A lot of people send comments to me looking for a simple starting point to losing weight. We all know that it has to do with lifestyle (eating, exercise, and attitude). You can go online and read countless articles on how do that.
Rather than making it too difficult, I thought it would be a fun idea to create an easy program with guidelines anyone can follow. So here is a basic program to help you get started. I realize a lot of you know this information already, but for those of you who really desire to find that beginning, let's go!
And don't forget, you need to have a plan. This means writing down your physical activities, and keeping a food journal.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- 3 sets of 10-15 squats using your body weight
- 3 sets of 10-15 sit ups on a stability ball
- 3 sets of 10 push ups (go on your knees if you have too)
- 3 sets of side skater lunges, 8 per side
- 3 sets of 10-12 bicep to shoulder press using 2 to 10 pound dumbbells.
Remember only do what feels safe and go as low in each move as you can. Only use the amount of weight and perform the number of reps that reflect your fitness level. It's not a competition.
Tuesday, Thursday, and SaturdayGet out there and walk, bike, swim or any other activity that you can handle for 20-45 minutes. Do your best to safely break a sweat and if you can only go for 15 minutes, so be it. Just get moving. You can always increase your time as the weeks go on.
SundayToday is a rest day. Now if Sunday is a better day to train, then rest on another day. Create a schedule that works for you.
FoodI'm not going to tell you what to eat I'm just going to begin by giving you a few pointers.
Keep a food journal. That means write down everything you eat and drink during your day. Try to not eat a heavy dinner or eat too late.
Eat only until you are full (for most of us that is about eating half of the food we already consume). If you need to, just get it off your plate right away.
Don't wait to eat until you're starving. This leads to overeating.
Always carry a healthy snack to help you get to the next meal: handful of almonds, some fruit, or even a mini sandwich. No snack foods (chips, candy, fast food, fries, cookies, etc.).
Only drink water and your beloved coffee without all the other ingredients that turn it into a milkshake. This means no juices or sodas of any kind.
Choose your one night to have alcohol if you must, and it's better to have wine rather than beer or sugary cocktails (mojitos and martinis with sexy names).
Don't nuke it! Make your food yourself.
If you are feeling really motivated, then avoid food made of wheat (pasta, bread, and all baked goods of course). Be mindful that sugar and wheat can really impact your body weight.
On Sunday, eat what you want. This is not a license to go crazy -- this just means that you can relax, and get that much more fired up for Monday.
The beginning is always the toughest time, but if you are serious about wanting to make a change, this is a really simple way to do that. Lets stop talking about change and begin making it happen today.
Go get 'em and good luck.
So, I found this article on Yahoo! when I opened up my browser, and I thought it was interesting and good advice... so here you guys go:
A lot of people send comments to me looking for a simple starting point to losing weight. We all know that it has to do with lifestyle (eating, exercise, and attitude). You can go online and read countless articles on how do that.
Rather than making it too difficult, I thought it would be a fun idea to create an easy program with guidelines anyone can follow. So here is a basic program to help you get started. I realize a lot of you know this information already, but for those of you who really desire to find that beginning, let's go!
And don't forget, you need to have a plan. This means writing down your physical activities, and keeping a food journal.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- 3 sets of 10-15 squats using your body weight
- 3 sets of 10-15 sit ups on a stability ball
- 3 sets of 10 push ups (go on your knees if you have too)
- 3 sets of side skater lunges, 8 per side
- 3 sets of 10-12 bicep to shoulder press using 2 to 10 pound dumbbells.
Remember only do what feels safe and go as low in each move as you can. Only use the amount of weight and perform the number of reps that reflect your fitness level. It's not a competition.
Tuesday, Thursday, and SaturdayGet out there and walk, bike, swim or any other activity that you can handle for 20-45 minutes. Do your best to safely break a sweat and if you can only go for 15 minutes, so be it. Just get moving. You can always increase your time as the weeks go on.
SundayToday is a rest day. Now if Sunday is a better day to train, then rest on another day. Create a schedule that works for you.
FoodI'm not going to tell you what to eat I'm just going to begin by giving you a few pointers.
Keep a food journal. That means write down everything you eat and drink during your day. Try to not eat a heavy dinner or eat too late.
Eat only until you are full (for most of us that is about eating half of the food we already consume). If you need to, just get it off your plate right away.
Don't wait to eat until you're starving. This leads to overeating.
Always carry a healthy snack to help you get to the next meal: handful of almonds, some fruit, or even a mini sandwich. No snack foods (chips, candy, fast food, fries, cookies, etc.).
Only drink water and your beloved coffee without all the other ingredients that turn it into a milkshake. This means no juices or sodas of any kind.
Choose your one night to have alcohol if you must, and it's better to have wine rather than beer or sugary cocktails (mojitos and martinis with sexy names).
Don't nuke it! Make your food yourself.
If you are feeling really motivated, then avoid food made of wheat (pasta, bread, and all baked goods of course). Be mindful that sugar and wheat can really impact your body weight.
On Sunday, eat what you want. This is not a license to go crazy -- this just means that you can relax, and get that much more fired up for Monday.
The beginning is always the toughest time, but if you are serious about wanting to make a change, this is a really simple way to do that. Lets stop talking about change and begin making it happen today.
Go get 'em and good luck.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
So sleepy
I should be finishing my homework right now...
but I just had to say that day 12 was significantly easier than when I first started level 2. I guess after about 6 days, each level gets much easier! Tomorrow morning (technically today) will be day 13.
Time to continue on with my wonderful homework due tomorrow... yay!
but I just had to say that day 12 was significantly easier than when I first started level 2. I guess after about 6 days, each level gets much easier! Tomorrow morning (technically today) will be day 13.
Time to continue on with my wonderful homework due tomorrow... yay!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
So today was day 11 of working out. I didnt have time to do my workout dvd yesterday... but late last night before bed I was kind of craving a workout so I did crunches, leg lifts, side crunches, and all sorts of stuff to work the different muscle groups of my tummy and legs. It wasn't for all that long but I felt better. Todays work out was actually slightly easier! I feel a big difference in my legs. I can actually feel muscle! Its awesome. My arm muscles arent as easily squished down anymore too! lol. I'm such a dork.
Today I've had:
Honey bunches of oats with blueberries on top with light soymilk
Turkey sandwich with no cheese, on whole wheat with no mayo, guacamole instead, and lettuce and tomato from Quiznos
Chocowalla odwalla bar
Odwalla superfood smoothie
blehh I still feel hungry!
Today I've had:
Honey bunches of oats with blueberries on top with light soymilk
Turkey sandwich with no cheese, on whole wheat with no mayo, guacamole instead, and lettuce and tomato from Quiznos
Chocowalla odwalla bar
Odwalla superfood smoothie
blehh I still feel hungry!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
day 10
today is day 10 of working out, although I havent quite done it yet. I was supposed to do it yesterday but I woke up early to hang out with my best friend who I hadnt seen since before christmas. I went straight to work after and didnt get off until 11. I was sleepy and drowsy from being sick, so I guess I deserved that day off. But today I'm right back on track.
Also, I'm going to avoid bread. I eat way too much bread. Multi grain cheerios in the morning is ok, but for the rest of my day... I'm going to resist my inner carb urges. : ]
Also, I'm going to avoid bread. I eat way too much bread. Multi grain cheerios in the morning is ok, but for the rest of my day... I'm going to resist my inner carb urges. : ]
Friday, March 6, 2009
Ugh
Day 8 of working out to level 2 was somewhat easier than day 7. One day made a surprising difference. Its 8pm and I still haven't worked out today because I worked in the morning. But I will. After this. By this I mean the blog I am writing right now. Today is day 9.
I feel like all that I've been eating has been carbs. Like grains and breads kind of carbs. Oatmeal, LOTS and LOTS of whole wheat bread, brown rice, pinto beans, whole grain pasta, whole wheat pancakes, Luna bars.... it seems to go on and on. Will I lose weight by replacing bread carbs with fruits and veggie carbs? I really like bread. Like a lot. I could probably survive on bread and bread alone. It's just so yummy.
I mean, I do eat healthy... but its still possible to be fat and healthy. I want to be toned and thin and healthy. I can tell that I've developed more muscle already... but its underneath a layer of fat that has not gone away. UGH. Guys have it so easy. They get to eat more calories in a day than girls do and they also drop pounds like crazy without having to try all that hard...
I'm starting to catch a cold and I'm freezingggg, so now I guess it's time for me to warm up by working out.
Fun fun fun.
I feel like all that I've been eating has been carbs. Like grains and breads kind of carbs. Oatmeal, LOTS and LOTS of whole wheat bread, brown rice, pinto beans, whole grain pasta, whole wheat pancakes, Luna bars.... it seems to go on and on. Will I lose weight by replacing bread carbs with fruits and veggie carbs? I really like bread. Like a lot. I could probably survive on bread and bread alone. It's just so yummy.
I mean, I do eat healthy... but its still possible to be fat and healthy. I want to be toned and thin and healthy. I can tell that I've developed more muscle already... but its underneath a layer of fat that has not gone away. UGH. Guys have it so easy. They get to eat more calories in a day than girls do and they also drop pounds like crazy without having to try all that hard...
I'm starting to catch a cold and I'm freezingggg, so now I guess it's time for me to warm up by working out.
Fun fun fun.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
oh wow. working out is hard.
Day 7 of working out...
I decided to try level 2 because level 1 hasn't been as hard.
All I have to say is...
HOLY SHHHH...INING LIGHT UPON US ALL! That was fricken hard.
I felt like an obese man trying to run.
Seriously. I got all sweaty and out of breath. It was freezing cold and rainy outside and I had to go sit outside afterwards. I just had to keep telling myself that after maybe a week or so of doing level 2 it wouldn't be so bad.
Now that I've had time to cool down and relax, I can tell that I'm more energized. Before doing my workout earlier I was so cold that I was under like 3 blankets and didn't want to do anything until I warmed up. I hate being cold. I hate it
.
I already had a big bowl of oatmeal in the morning with some coffee and I'm still full from that. I tried to wait maybe an hour or so after breakfast before working out, but I feel like the coffee got all shook up in my tummy and now it kinda hurts.
Btw... I'm not losing weight. I have no idea why. According to my calculations, working out+eating healthy and low calorie foods should equal weight loss. I really wish I knew what I was doing wrong. My only plan is to stick with it for a while longer and see what happens. Its really reallly realllyyyy hard to stay motivated when you're not showing any progress. : [
I decided to try level 2 because level 1 hasn't been as hard.
All I have to say is...
HOLY SHHHH...INING LIGHT UPON US ALL! That was fricken hard.
I felt like an obese man trying to run.
Seriously. I got all sweaty and out of breath. It was freezing cold and rainy outside and I had to go sit outside afterwards. I just had to keep telling myself that after maybe a week or so of doing level 2 it wouldn't be so bad.
Now that I've had time to cool down and relax, I can tell that I'm more energized. Before doing my workout earlier I was so cold that I was under like 3 blankets and didn't want to do anything until I warmed up. I hate being cold. I hate it
.
I already had a big bowl of oatmeal in the morning with some coffee and I'm still full from that. I tried to wait maybe an hour or so after breakfast before working out, but I feel like the coffee got all shook up in my tummy and now it kinda hurts.
Btw... I'm not losing weight. I have no idea why. According to my calculations, working out+eating healthy and low calorie foods should equal weight loss. I really wish I knew what I was doing wrong. My only plan is to stick with it for a while longer and see what happens. Its really reallly realllyyyy hard to stay motivated when you're not showing any progress. : [
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