So I weighed in today KNOWING that I would have dropped at least a pound from the last weigh in.  Well, come to find out that I am exactly the same!  What the ?&#*(@?  I have been exercising 1-2 hours a day and eating really good.  This is why I usually give up and head to the kitchen for something sweet.  The new me isn't going to do that.  I ate my healthy breakfast and I am focused on what I did right.  I know the weight will come off as long as I stick to the plan.  So today . . . I am sticking to the plan.  I do feel like I am retaining a lot of water.  I think I will weigh in again in a couple of days.
BREAKFAST:
3 egg whites
1 whole wheat low cal bread
1 tsp margarine
grapes
SNACK:

DON'T GIVE UP

Yesterday was a complete mess.  It started snowing again YEAH 6" in April.  They let school out so we decided to make some carmel corn.  It was delish and I ate so much.  That was how my whole day went yesterday.  I ate because I was bored.  I ate because I was sad.  I ate because it was there.  So now that I know why I ate so much yesterday it is not a time to give up.  It is a time to be stronger than ever.
1 hour AM SPIN
BREAKFAST:
1 whole wheat toast
1 tsp butter
3 egg whites
SNACK:
Banana Protein shake
LUNCH:
1 tortilla
3 oz chicken
salsa
grapes
SNACK:
banana bread
DINNER:
granola
apple
3 oz pork

PM WALK 30 min
I feel that I was able to get out more today.  I wasn't turning to food for entertainment.  I will do even better tomorrow.

Day 6

Started the morning off right 1 hour spin class.  Yippee!  So excited for the weather to be changing.  I LOVE spring time.   It makes me feel revived.  I have also started on a liver cleanse with essential oils.  They say that this will help regulate your body and rid it of harmful toxins.  We will see how that goes. 
BREAKFAST:
1/2 c 10 grain cereal
1 tsp sugar
1/4 c granola
Protein shake with 1/4 c frozen berries
SNACK:
LUNCH:
whole wheat bread
tuna 3/4 can
miracle whip light
SNACK:
almonds
NOW HERE IS WHERE IT GOES BAD!
frosted mini wheats
2 slices pizza
2 crazy bread
I was starving and NO where near good food.  So of course I ate some of the pizza I got for the kids.  Crap!  Came home and walked for 1 hour to make up for it.  Cold outside!
EXERCISE TODAY:
1 hour spin
1 hour walk - hope that helped make up for the naughty pizza
I have noticed that eating is an everyday event.  I will face challenges like this everyday.  I NEED a backup plan for when I am starving.  Protein bar or something.

Day 5

Today went a lot better than yesterday.  I stayed under control all day.  I did want a snack most of the day, but ate chicken instead.  I need to find a filling healthy snack to eat.  Also, need to get some groceries in this house.

BREAKFAST:
protein shake
banana
SNACK:
apple
string cheese
LUNCH:
3 oz chicken
strawberries
DINNER:
1 cup spaghetti noodles
3 oz chicken
Feeling a little hungry, but will go to bed instead of eating.  I didn't go walking today, but will wake up early for am spin class.  Today's scale weight 171.5  lost a total of 3.5 pounds this week.

Day 4

Weighed in this morning.  Lost 2.5 pounds!  YEAH.  I ran into a few people downtown today who have been on the HCG liquid diet.  Man, it is SO tempting to do that because you see such drastic results SO fast.  SO tempting, but that is the easy way out.  STICK TO THE PLAN HEATHER! 
BREAKFAST:
Wheat pancake
1/4 c frozen berries
3 egg whites
SNACK:
Banana protein shake
2 tootsie rolls
LUNCH:
corn tortilla
4 oz tilapia
salsa
SNACK:
1/2 c cottage cheese
grapes
slivered almonds

So it is the day 4 and I feel that I have already failed.  I snacked so much after 3:00pm that I don't even know how to track it all.  NO DINNER FOR ME.  Why is it so hard?  Why?

Day 3

Wow, worked today and was around FOOD ALL day long.  It is so hard when others are always shoving bad food at you, but I made it through.
BREAKFAST:
banana
3 egg beaters with sausage
SNACK:
grapes
strawberries
LUNCH:
Salad
SNACK:
Protein shake
DINNER:
Healthy Noodles with asparagus and red peppers
Italian bread - I HAD A LITTLE TOO MUCH BREAD Oh how I LOVE bread
TOTAL CALORIES CONSUMED  1531


Need to lift weights, but man am I tired.  I think I will go lift weights!  Crap, just do it.

Day 2

Woke up this morning starving to death.  I think it was the lack of chocolate I had yesterday - NONE!  I can't believe what one day of good eating makes you feel like.  I feel great already. 
AM EXERCISE:  Spinning 1 hour

BREAKFAST:
3 egg whites
1 whole wheat pancake
1/4 c frozen mixed fruit YUM
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LUNCH:
I went out to eat with my hubby on my way home from the grocery store.  We stopped in at a fast food place and Brian ordered grease with a side of grease.  Cooper ordered grease a side of more grease.  I ordered salad with dressing on the side.  Brian is now home laying in bed with a gut ache from all the grease.  I however feel absolutely amazing.  I did splurge on 3 fries from Coopers plate.  Proud of myself!
SNACK:
Cottage Cheese
Grapes
Almonds
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DINNER:
Yogurt
strawberries
Grapes
French bread
Spaghetti -

Total Calories Consumed 1585

TODAY IS THE DAY

Alright, no more excuses!  Today is start day.  Here's what's up.
Current weight - 175
Goal weight -     135
Time frame -  6 months - October 6, 2010
Amount to lose - 40 pounds
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I will lose the weight by

• Eating healthy, clean meals everyday. 
• Cardio 3-4 days per week.
• Weights 3 days per week. 
• Water, water, and more water.

It will definitely NOT be easy, but will be totally worth it.  The change is going to have to take place from the inside out.  Starting with self-image.  I don't know that my self-esteem is bad, but it must be if I can't control what goes into my mouth. 

It is amazing to me how each year the weight just packs on. Why?  

I want to feel amazing and look amazing. 

UPDATE: Crap, it's 3:00 pm and I am having a super snack attack.  I have been eating every 3 hours as to keep my metabolism burning.  The treats are calling my name.  I will go load up on water and get my buns out of the kitchen so I don't eat for fun.  Day is looking good so far. 

TODAYS FOODS:

Oats, Regular And Quick And Instant, Unenriched - Cooked With Water, Without Salt 
Milk, Lowfat, Fluid, 1% Milkfat - With Added Vitamin
Egg, White - Raw, Fresh
100% Whey Protein Powder - Fundation Fuels
Bananas
Oats, Regular And Quick And Instant, Unenriched - Cooked With Water,
Chicken, Breast, Meat Only - Cooked, Roasted
Mission Foods, Mission Flour Tortillas, Soft Taco, 8 Inch
Bread, French Or Vienna - (Includes Sourdough)
Pork, Fresh, Loin, Tenderloin - Separable Lean Only, Cooked, Roasted
Pasta Penne Rigate
Total Calories Consumed 1,239

EXERCISE:  Spinning 50 min.

A Little Bit of Sugar

Why is it that food is contantly on my mind all day long - no matter the weather.  I LOVE the taste of good clean food, but would LOVE it even more with a little sugar sprinkled on top of my green spinach.  Why, oh why do I have this curse.  This blog is dedicated to all of those who have tried and tried to become healthy and have not quite succeeded.  We will get fit together.  We have a lot to do.  We have a long way to go, but we will not give up until we reach our goal.