11/6/2009
Day 55 of 182
I have been falling victim to a few cravings lately. I even caved and had a piece of cheesecake. (It was delicious but not necessary.) I suppose that everyone going through this journey has their good days and bad. My good friend who HATED the food journal, kept one for three days and was super proud of herself! I am very proud of her too. So far she is down 4 lbs. That is amazing! I get to drive to Gresham for another 13 hour shift from hell. I love my job. I love my job. I love my job. If I keep saying it does it make it true?
Activity
None
Meals
1/4 cup cheerios
1/8 milk
protein bar
8 oz Gatorade
Salad
6 oz pasta with olive oil, shrimp and tomatoes
4 oz tillapia
Saturday
Super Saturday ODBF DAY 54
12/5/2009
Day 54 of 182
I got up a bit late and have to get ready for work soon, but I made myself a filling, protein rich breakfast. My husband is sick right now and, as any wife or girlfriend can relate too, my husband acts as though he is on death's door and I feel compelled to wait on him left and right. Get him coffee? Check. Make a bagel? Check. Juice? Check, Dayquil? Check. Excessive whining? Check. Check. Check. I am going to go for a quick walk then it's off to work again. Only a handful of days until my 60 day mark! I am freaking out a little bit. . . . . . .OK, a lot.
Work is OVER!!! At least for the day! Now, it is time to get ready for manana.
Activity:
2 mile
Meal
whole wheat bagel
1.5 eggs
2 soy sausage patties
6 oz juice
4 oz protein drink
banana
8 oz Gatorade
small salad
6 grilled shrimp
2 oz pasta
2 pieces of veggie quesadilla
Sunday is here, the terror is imminent.
Day 54 of 182
I got up a bit late and have to get ready for work soon, but I made myself a filling, protein rich breakfast. My husband is sick right now and, as any wife or girlfriend can relate too, my husband acts as though he is on death's door and I feel compelled to wait on him left and right. Get him coffee? Check. Make a bagel? Check. Juice? Check, Dayquil? Check. Excessive whining? Check. Check. Check. I am going to go for a quick walk then it's off to work again. Only a handful of days until my 60 day mark! I am freaking out a little bit. . . . . . .OK, a lot.
Work is OVER!!! At least for the day! Now, it is time to get ready for manana.
Activity:
2 mile
Meal
whole wheat bagel
1.5 eggs
2 soy sausage patties
6 oz juice
4 oz protein drink
banana
8 oz Gatorade
small salad
6 grilled shrimp
2 oz pasta
2 pieces of veggie quesadilla
Sunday is here, the terror is imminent.
53, 53, and 53
12/04/2009
Day of 13\85.
I began writing this blog post, late last night after I got home from my exciting Friday night shift in Gresham (did you know that out of all of the cities/areas in Oregon, a person is most likely to be the victim of a crime in Gresham?) Boy, I am so glad that I have the pleasure of working there. I got home LATE last night, about 1:30, I curled up and began watching "Ghost Whisperer," and I fell asleep part way through, now I have to watch it all over again.
I mentioned yesterday that I had to go to the doctor. I was PETRIFIED to come face to face with the infamous DOCTOR SCALE!!! I also alluded to the fact that I am mid cycle right now as far as "woman's time" goes and weigh about 5lbs more than normal. I am satisfied to report that according to my doctor's scale, I have lost 8 lbs, which isn't a ton, but I figure that there are a few more pounds that will come off during the next few days after this part of my month is over.
I also confirmed that I have Athlete's Foot (YUCKY!) and a bacterial infection on the skin on my face of all places. I am officially a mutant face, but I am on antibiotics, so I hope that the redness and puffiness of my face will soon subside.
Activity:
1 mile power walk
Push ups
lunges
leg lifts
Meals
protein bar
apple
protein bar
4 oz protein drink
8 oz Gatorade
1/d veggie quesadilla
1 small salad
Day of 13\85.
I began writing this blog post, late last night after I got home from my exciting Friday night shift in Gresham (did you know that out of all of the cities/areas in Oregon, a person is most likely to be the victim of a crime in Gresham?) Boy, I am so glad that I have the pleasure of working there. I got home LATE last night, about 1:30, I curled up and began watching "Ghost Whisperer," and I fell asleep part way through, now I have to watch it all over again.
I mentioned yesterday that I had to go to the doctor. I was PETRIFIED to come face to face with the infamous DOCTOR SCALE!!! I also alluded to the fact that I am mid cycle right now as far as "woman's time" goes and weigh about 5lbs more than normal. I am satisfied to report that according to my doctor's scale, I have lost 8 lbs, which isn't a ton, but I figure that there are a few more pounds that will come off during the next few days after this part of my month is over.
I also confirmed that I have Athlete's Foot (YUCKY!) and a bacterial infection on the skin on my face of all places. I am officially a mutant face, but I am on antibiotics, so I hope that the redness and puffiness of my face will soon subside.
Activity:
1 mile power walk
Push ups
lunges
leg lifts
Meals
protein bar
apple
protein bar
4 oz protein drink
8 oz Gatorade
1/d veggie quesadilla
1 small salad
Thursday
52 Days and Counting
12/3/09
Day 52 of 182
Today is the Oregon vs Oregon State Civil war game, and just one day closer to my 1/3 point. I am beginning to become anxious about posting before/current photos of my progress next week. Hopefully my followers won't be too disappointed in my progress. Last night, I went out for sushi with my mother and father in law (and my husband) and my mother in law made a comment like "Soon we won't be able to recognize you!" And, while appreciate the sentiment, I can't help but wonder if she was just being nice or if my progress really IS showing. My husband, of course, maintains that he definitely sees the difference, but after all, he IS my husband. Half of me sees the changes that I have made, while the other half of me refuses to see any change at all; and believe me, I am always looking for some semblance of progress. I have finally moved from XL workout clothes to large (except tops, because I need the extra arm length.) My lovely mom mentioned that I have decreased a cup size in my bra (thanks mom) and there are many of my tops that are simply too big, but I guess I saw more of a difference.
I am hoping after my "Aunt Flo" returns home that my extra 5 lbs that I am carrying right now will allow me to fit into some of my smaller pants once again. A few days will tell.
Unfortunately, I have to go to the doctor tomorrow, so I am sure that they will insist on recording my weight. Lovely. I was hoping to avoid that for a few days, but it has been nearly a month, so determining my status maybe either worthwhile, or devastating. We will see.
So, 8 more days till D-Day. I was a little sore from my medicine ball workout yesterday and hit it hard again. I started with my 3.3 mile (I put the 10lb medicine ball in my backpack for added weight.) I then went on a 2 mile bike ride, did squats with resistance bands and finished with 45 minutes of upper body strength training, just under 2.5 hours in total.
I am praying for good news tomorrow....Wish me luck!
Activity
3.3 miles (with additional 10lbs added)
2 mile bike ride
squats with resistance bands
Upper body strength training
Meals
1 egg
1/2 croissant
4 oz latte
16 oz Gatorade
6" Veggie Sandwich
GO DUCKS
Day 52 of 182
Today is the Oregon vs Oregon State Civil war game, and just one day closer to my 1/3 point. I am beginning to become anxious about posting before/current photos of my progress next week. Hopefully my followers won't be too disappointed in my progress. Last night, I went out for sushi with my mother and father in law (and my husband) and my mother in law made a comment like "Soon we won't be able to recognize you!" And, while appreciate the sentiment, I can't help but wonder if she was just being nice or if my progress really IS showing. My husband, of course, maintains that he definitely sees the difference, but after all, he IS my husband. Half of me sees the changes that I have made, while the other half of me refuses to see any change at all; and believe me, I am always looking for some semblance of progress. I have finally moved from XL workout clothes to large (except tops, because I need the extra arm length.) My lovely mom mentioned that I have decreased a cup size in my bra (thanks mom) and there are many of my tops that are simply too big, but I guess I saw more of a difference.
I am hoping after my "Aunt Flo" returns home that my extra 5 lbs that I am carrying right now will allow me to fit into some of my smaller pants once again. A few days will tell.
Unfortunately, I have to go to the doctor tomorrow, so I am sure that they will insist on recording my weight. Lovely. I was hoping to avoid that for a few days, but it has been nearly a month, so determining my status maybe either worthwhile, or devastating. We will see.
So, 8 more days till D-Day. I was a little sore from my medicine ball workout yesterday and hit it hard again. I started with my 3.3 mile (I put the 10lb medicine ball in my backpack for added weight.) I then went on a 2 mile bike ride, did squats with resistance bands and finished with 45 minutes of upper body strength training, just under 2.5 hours in total.
I am praying for good news tomorrow....Wish me luck!
Activity
3.3 miles (with additional 10lbs added)
2 mile bike ride
squats with resistance bands
Upper body strength training
Meals
1 egg
1/2 croissant
4 oz latte
16 oz Gatorade
6" Veggie Sandwich
GO DUCKS
Wednesday
Cinquenta y uno (ODBF #51)
12/2/2009
Day 51 of 182
Today is the first of my ten day sprint toward my 1/3 way mark! I went the Goodwill this morning in search of a few heavier dumb bells, but to no avail. I decided to take a gander in the athletic section at Target and after much deliberation, I emerged with a 10 lb medicine ball, which I have named "Dumball." (It cost $20)I worked the lame ass DVD that came with it to learn a few moves and found the exercises stimulating, however, the super toned blond woman leading the video was less than awe inspiring. I am happy to have a new piece of equipment to play with now and will be doing some searches online to find out more exercises. When you live in a state where it rains mostly all winter long, you need to have plenty of indoor exercise options.
My husband and I are about to head out for another 2 hour hike! I can't wait! The weather today is perfect. It is sunny and you can pretty much work out in a t-shirt or light jacket. I looked into it yesterday and a 2 hour cross country hike burns nearly 1600 calories! That is insane! What a fantastic workout!
We are going out for SUSHI today, my absolute favorite thing to eat and I can't wait! All in all a good workout day and great day off. It's amazing how much time I have for exercise when I am not at work!
One thing that I have decided to do, which is going to be a big and scary step is that on day 60, I will post a before shot taken in August as well as a current shot taken that day. FINGERS CROSSED THERE WILL BE A DISCERNIBLE DIFFERENCE. I will let you be the judge.
Meals (so far)
Oatmeal (300 calories)
1/2 latte
1 protein bar
1 Gatorade
2 wontons
2 fresh lettuce wraps
1 spider roll (5 pieces)
1 avocado roll (eight pieces)
1 cup miso soup
1 lg iced tea
1 piece of tuna sashimi
1 piece of salmon sashimi
tuna nigiri
6 swedish swich
Activity
45 minute exercise ball workout
1.5(3.75 mile) hour hike
1.25 mile bike ride
Day 51 of 182
Today is the first of my ten day sprint toward my 1/3 way mark! I went the Goodwill this morning in search of a few heavier dumb bells, but to no avail. I decided to take a gander in the athletic section at Target and after much deliberation, I emerged with a 10 lb medicine ball, which I have named "Dumball." (It cost $20)I worked the lame ass DVD that came with it to learn a few moves and found the exercises stimulating, however, the super toned blond woman leading the video was less than awe inspiring. I am happy to have a new piece of equipment to play with now and will be doing some searches online to find out more exercises. When you live in a state where it rains mostly all winter long, you need to have plenty of indoor exercise options.
My husband and I are about to head out for another 2 hour hike! I can't wait! The weather today is perfect. It is sunny and you can pretty much work out in a t-shirt or light jacket. I looked into it yesterday and a 2 hour cross country hike burns nearly 1600 calories! That is insane! What a fantastic workout!
We are going out for SUSHI today, my absolute favorite thing to eat and I can't wait! All in all a good workout day and great day off. It's amazing how much time I have for exercise when I am not at work!
One thing that I have decided to do, which is going to be a big and scary step is that on day 60, I will post a before shot taken in August as well as a current shot taken that day. FINGERS CROSSED THERE WILL BE A DISCERNIBLE DIFFERENCE. I will let you be the judge.
Meals (so far)
Oatmeal (300 calories)
1/2 latte
1 protein bar
1 Gatorade
2 wontons
2 fresh lettuce wraps
1 spider roll (5 pieces)
1 avocado roll (eight pieces)
1 cup miso soup
1 lg iced tea
1 piece of tuna sashimi
1 piece of salmon sashimi
tuna nigiri
6 swedish swich
Activity
45 minute exercise ball workout
1.5(3.75 mile) hour hike
1.25 mile bike ride
Tuesday
ODBF DAY 50!
12/01/09
Day 50 of 182
Fifty days and counting! This means only 10 more days remain until I reach the 1/3 mark of my goal. I am really going to put extra effort into my diet and exercise routine so that when I weigh in and take my measurements again on December 11th, I will know that I kicked my own ass to the best of my ability. No excuses. No "free" days on my diet. No "off" days from exercise. I resolve to stick to this short term goal. I am depending on my readers and cheerleaders to keep me on track!
The other day I referenced a comment posted by my sister in law about eating foods only found in the book of Genesis. I promised that I would look into it and I found a few things out.
1. The book of Genesis states that in the beginning, God mandated that humans and animals should eat a vegan diet. God stated that he had provided enough plants and seeds for human and animal subsistence.
2. Later, after the Great Flood, God allowed Noah to eat meat, but only because the world was covered in water and there wasn't an option for a plant based diet.
3. Throughout the Old Testament, there were a few modifications made to the diet and the Kosher diet was created. Eating cows, mutton (sheep) and chickens were permitted while pigs were off limits. Fish with scales were permitted, but bottom feeders like catfish along with crustaceans and mollusks were not. Eggs and cheese were allowed, and grains and fruits and vegetables were obviously an integral component. The kosher diet dictates that all food was treated with reverence and animals used as food had to be raised and killed humanely.
4. I found a lot of reference to "What would Jesus eat?" I found that (no surprise) Jesus ate a Mediterranean diet. He ate fish on a daily basis, breads, fruits and vegetables, olive oil and wine. Beef was permitted, but was saved for special occasions and was most likely consumed just once a month. It has been widely accepted that the Mediterranean diet is the most heart healthy and balanced way of eating out there.
Now, if one was to interpret the "Book of Genesis" diet literally, then things like Tofu, Garden Burgers and other newer, heart healthy foods would be off limits, but as my husband pointed out, that it makes more sense to think of it in terms of the ingredients of the foods we eat. For instance, eliminating artificial colors, flavors and additives makes more sense. This way of thinking and eating fits pretty well into my current diet mantra. Many people ask me why I have chosen to stop eating animals with fur. Morally I feel conflicted consuming animal products because of the way that animals are treated and cultivated. There are so much cruelty and indifference in the meat production industry in general. I have never been a huge meat eater to begin with and unless I know, without a doubt that the animal was treated and killed humanely, I will choose to refrain.
Activity:
3.5 miles
2.2 mile bike ride
(Total cardio time 1.5 hours)
Meals
6 inch veggie sandwich
sliced apples
1 bag Baked Lays
16 oz Gatorade
1 piece of whole wheat toast with peanut butter
1 grilled portabella mushroom
1 southwest salad/dressing on the side
2 cups air popped popcorn
2 kettle one/soda
50! (Minus 1) Day 49
11/30/2009
Day 49 0f 182
A migraine. I forgot how awful it is. I haven't experienced a migraine in nearly three months which has been wonderful! There was a time when I was having at least one per week, sometimes every other day, so the hiatus was refreshing, I wasn't so keen on having to wake up with one. I began with ibuprofen, and eventually matriculated to my trusty Imitrex Sub Cutaneous (shot) and finished with a brief, but awful bout with nausea and vomited. Awesome. Needless to say, my workout was impeded a bit and I was only able to muster the strength to do a mile. The one downside of my medication is that it makes my skin hurt. . . I know that sounds weird, but it actually hurts. I have to wait to shower because the heat from the water feels like singing needles on my flesh. Even warm water feels ultra hot and it is very uncomfortable. The same thing goes for cold temperatures.
I made it to work, made it through the shift and now I am home. I have three days off in a row and I am looking forward to cleaning my house, seeing a movie and relaxing. We have an all too important Civil War Game this Thursday (University of Oregon vs. Oregon State) so I will be looking forward to that! Tomorrow is really day 50, AWESOME!
Activity
1 mile
Meals
Cheerios with milk
8 oz Gatorade
6" veggie sandwich
7 oz salmon
Large salad
17 pretzels
Non-fat yogurt
Day 49 0f 182
A migraine. I forgot how awful it is. I haven't experienced a migraine in nearly three months which has been wonderful! There was a time when I was having at least one per week, sometimes every other day, so the hiatus was refreshing, I wasn't so keen on having to wake up with one. I began with ibuprofen, and eventually matriculated to my trusty Imitrex Sub Cutaneous (shot) and finished with a brief, but awful bout with nausea and vomited. Awesome. Needless to say, my workout was impeded a bit and I was only able to muster the strength to do a mile. The one downside of my medication is that it makes my skin hurt. . . I know that sounds weird, but it actually hurts. I have to wait to shower because the heat from the water feels like singing needles on my flesh. Even warm water feels ultra hot and it is very uncomfortable. The same thing goes for cold temperatures.
I made it to work, made it through the shift and now I am home. I have three days off in a row and I am looking forward to cleaning my house, seeing a movie and relaxing. We have an all too important Civil War Game this Thursday (University of Oregon vs. Oregon State) so I will be looking forward to that! Tomorrow is really day 50, AWESOME!
Activity
1 mile
Meals
Cheerios with milk
8 oz Gatorade
6" veggie sandwich
7 oz salmon
Large salad
17 pretzels
Non-fat yogurt
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