tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64143548071027567342024-02-20T19:10:37.599-08:00Fit MamaLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-49446561202566893652010-04-07T11:48:00.000-07:002010-04-07T12:20:52.164-07:00I'm Baaaa-aaack! :)<div style="text-align: center;">So now that all my preggo friends are having their babies, I can try to start losing my baby weight, too. I put on a little sympathy weight for them...no really, I did. Ha! I think like 6 or 7 lbs. But it's all good. I have to say, I kind of knew it was happening/going to happen. I got too far on the other side...like cared too much about it. Made myself feel like a failure if I had one...or ten bad day(s).<br /><br />Well, now that I'm over trying to be perfect and am walking closer to the Lord, I have the OK from him to start getting back in shape again. On a serious note, I really did suffer from deep feelings of failure and hopelessness about getting into shape. It sounds petty, but Satan is a liar and used something near and dear to me and most girls (my appearance) and attacked me. So, We (me and the Lord) have defeated him. I have learned that I am NOTHING without Him and want to be more beautiful on the inside than the outside. No matter what size jeans I wear, I am precious in His sight. There is such comfort in that for me.<br /><br />As I was sitting in Bible Study last night, I heard a word from the Lord. It was before the praise and worship started, and I was trying to decide a plan of action for getting in shape for the summer. I have a bridesmaid dress to wear in two months! (My brother is getting married, yay!) The Lord told me...<span style="font-style: italic;">you can come up with a plan of action, but it must include ME. No going off the deep end again, and no shifting the focus away from Me</span>.<br /><br />For me, obsessing over weight loss and physical fitness has always been a stronghold...until now. Praise the Lord that the God who spoke this world into existence is rooting for me and has my back. There is nothing too big for him. Nothing. I can't even fathom how BIG He is!<br /><br />"For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. <span style="font-weight: bold;">The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world</span>. On the contrary, <span style="font-weight: bold;">they have divine power to demolish strongholds</span>. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and <span style="font-weight: bold;">we take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ</span>. In 2 Corinthians 10:3-5<br /><br />Powerful stuff, right? I meditate on the truth of that scripture almost daily. Once I started truly BELIEVING how BIG God is, I realized that included being able (and willing!) to help me demolish this stronghold. Though powerful, it wasn't too powerful for Him.<br /><br />I enjoyed the accountability of writing out my calories on this Blog the last time I was trying to lose a few pounds, but I think I'll pass on that this time. I just can't devote that kind of time to it, and I can't allow it that much space in my day. I do have a plan that involves keeping a food journal (at least in the beginning), although I'm not sticking to a particular number of calories. I think keeping track of them will be enough to motivate me. My guess is it will fall somewhere between 1200 and 1500, sometimes more...sometimes less. I'm going to try to eat 5-6 small meals again to rev up my metabolism. I'm going to start cooking more healthy proteins for dinner (chicken, salmon, tilapia, shrimp & occasionally lean ground beef and pork tenderloin) and make smarter choices at restaurants. I'm kicking the dessert eating habit I've gotten into and eliminating sugary drinks. Jumping back into a 6 day work out routine that involves 3 days of cardio and 3 days of strength training. This is basically the Body for Life plan. It doesn't work for everyone, but I enjoy it.<br /><br />Anyway, that's it for now. I'll try to update you on my progress!<br /><br />You are precious in His Sight!!! :)<br /></div>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-17115226554553985302009-12-20T12:39:00.000-08:002009-12-20T12:44:13.898-08:00Random Post After Many Months...haha!<br /><br />So I was about to write a post for my other Blog, and I saw this one. I completely forgot about it evidenced by the fact that I haven't posted in months. Doesn't mean I've fallen off the bandwagon. Once I reached my pre preggo weight, I did stop counting calories and just continued working out (mostly consistently.)<br /><br />I have to say the past few months I haven't done quite as well...this is a busy season! I am in Baton Rouge now, which makes it hard to be good, but I'm trying my best. I'm not into tons of Holiday indulging...it always feels so gross later.<br /><br />With that said, I'm planning on being sort of good as much as possible for the rest of this month and then going all out in January. Now I have a different goal: toning.<br /><br />I don't really have a plan yet. We shall see. Maybe I'll think about it as I'm eating this Christmas week. ;)Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-19949548903840444842009-08-18T20:00:00.000-07:002009-08-18T20:00:01.360-07:00Bad Girl!Sorry all you two who read this. Haha. I totally forgot about this Blog after not doing it for just one weekend when my family was here. I guess I'm also kind of at a standstill...or plateau in my progress. I'm at my PPW, but I don't at all look the same. I've said that a thousand times, but it's true. I know I need to step things up a bit, and getting back into my work out routine will help. Last week was a busy week, and I was just trying to get by! So, I'm going to concentrate my efforts on continuing to tone. I thought I might give this up, but I feel like it does provide accountability for me that's good. I'm so weird. But you love me anyway. :)<br /><br />Today: 1165 total cals.<br /><br />B: whole wheat toast, all fruit jelly (amazing--Polaner brand), 1/4 c. egg whites, coffee--160<br />S: 3 whole wheat PB crackers, Diet Green Tea--100<br />L: 1 tortilla, 1/2 c. black beans, salsa, 100 cal. pack, yogurt--420<br />S: 1 c. fruit, water--80<br />D: tilapia, veggies, brown rice--255<br />S: skim milk, apple--150<br /><br />I seriously eat the same things everyday, but it doesn't seem to bother me. I do need some variety. I found some amazing recipes on Fitness.com. When we get back from Dallas this weekend, I'm going to incorporate some new meals into my daily routine. Just so I don't burn out.<br /><br />Y'all have a great day!Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-46519294431222576082009-08-05T19:26:00.000-07:002009-08-05T19:30:36.065-07:00Day 36Sorry I didn't post yesterday. After Bible Study, I hung out with Kyle and then forgot!<br /><br />B: Luna Bar--170, coffee--10<br />S: none<br />L: tortilla, stir-fry veggies, shrimp, salsa, yogurt, diet green tea--275<br />S: special K bar, 6 slices turkey, water--150<br />D: Lean Cuisine, 1/4 of J's PB & J sandwich--500<br /><br />Exercise: back & biceps, 10 min. cardio warm-up, P90X abs with KyleLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-37444042959349536892009-08-03T13:11:00.001-07:002009-08-03T18:39:28.352-07:00Day 35Sometimes I feel like this is SO silly that I post this for the world to see, but for some strange reason it keeps me doing well. Whatever works! Haha.<br /><br />B: Luna Bar, Diet Green Tea--180<br />S: 1/2 banana (split with my baby, :) , US tea--50<br />L: Multi grain wrap, 6 slices turkey, 1 tsp. mozz. cheese, salsa, yogurt--295<br />S: Special K bar--90<br />D: "tasted" the lasagna I made for the boys, slim fast shake with 1 c. 1% milk and 1 c. berries, 1/4 c. green beans--330<br /><br />Total cals: 945 (On the low end, but for some reason I'm really full today. That shake was VERY filling.<br /><br />Exercise: 10 mins. elliptical (warm-up), chest, shoulders, triceps, absLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-10869028866658042892009-08-02T12:29:00.001-07:002009-08-03T11:41:51.377-07:00Day 34Yes, Sundays are normally my free day. I actually didn't deserve one this week, so I'm not taking one. But I was still able to eat at Berryhill's today and boy was it yummy! :)<br /><br />B: whole wheat toast (plain) & coffee w/ 1% milk & then coffee w/ a little powder cream at chruch--100<br />S: none--church (great sermon today & wonderful challenge from Pastor Trammel!)<br />L: (Berryhill's) 1 grilled fish taco wrapped in 2 small corn tortillas with no Dijon sauce (so lettuce, pico, and the grilled fish), salsa, and 3/4 c. black beans, water--335 (didn't have chips & salsa)<br />S: 1 serving animal crackers--120<br />D: So, I wasn't very hungry because we had Berryhill's for lunch, but I ate 1/4 of Jackson's grilled cheese sandwich and a 90 cal. bar. I caved and made coffee (It was a long day with Jackson...he wasn't quite himself) and drank it. I went to the grocery store, and when I got home, I think I grabbed a few honey roasted peanuts. Haha. I can't remember.--so around...hmmm let's say...350?<br /><br />Total cals: 905<br /><br />Exercise: NoneLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-83416261881786557482009-08-01T11:33:00.000-07:002009-08-02T06:13:38.308-07:00Day 33**Edit--Today is weigh day, and I am officially down 10 lbs.!** Weight loss is very slooooooooooow now, but I'm working hard on toning. I just ordered the P90X Ab Ripper DVD. Any of my Houston friends who wanna do it with me, let me know! :) I didn't get the whole system since I can't justify it considering we already have 2 gym memberships. I figure I'll keep doing what I'm doing for everything else and do that for Abs. Woo-hoo!<br /><br />Sorry guys...I have been bad about posting at night! Mainly because I have gotten SO close to my PPW that I have gotten a little too comfortable and have been eating some things I shouldn't...haha! And I have been embarrassed to tell you. I really shouldn't be moving into "maintaining mode" <span style="font-style: italic;">quite</span> yet, because I still have toning to do! Tomorrow is weigh day, so we will see if my bad behavior has hurt me! I'm starting today kicking it up a notch so that I can get this process over with. No use in dragging it out any longer...right? So, this is me committing to be good. Even though it feels so good to be bad...;). I will say that I didn't go over the calories yesterday, but my choices weren't exactly nutritionally sound...a few too many animal crackers. Yes, they are low in fat, but they will not help you see your ab muscles, that's for sure. OK done with my rant.<br /><br />B: NV granola bars (I seriously need more variety, lol), McDonald's coffee--200<br />S: None<br />L: multi-grain tortilla, veggies, string cheese, 5 shrimp, spray butter & Tony's--240<br />S: 1/4 c. honey roasted peanuts, low sugar oatmeal--300 (I did this b/c I thought I wouldn't be eating dinner, but we ended up going somewhere with healthy options...Sweet Tomatoes...AMAZING salad bar!<br />D: Yummy salad w/ all sorts of veggies, small sweet potato, water--350<br />S: Frozen yogurt with strawberries at Berripop--200<br /><br />Total Cals: 1290<br /><br />Exercise: Had a GREAT workout at the gym, complete with an 81 yr. old man telling me the following: "You look great, baby doll. But I won't keep harping on it. You are your own best judge...you know, when you zip up your jeans...especially those tight ones." HAHAHAHA. Seriously?! And he watched me do my ENTIRE ab routine. It was a little awkward, but I kept going. Geez Um Peets. Anyway--I did all upper body today: shoulders, chest, triceps, back, biceps and abs. Also did 25 mins. elliptical at home. This makes up for yesterday, when I didn't work out at all...besides chasing J around the playground at the Woodland's Mall...sheesh.Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-78563714367919178842009-07-30T09:10:00.001-07:002009-07-31T06:11:51.898-07:00Day 32B: NV crunchy granola bar, coffee with 1% milk and Truvia--200<br />S: none, out running errands<br />L: Shrimp and asparagus stir fry sauteed in spray butter and wrapped in a multi-grain tortilla with salsa--250, water<br />S: Diet Green Tea, Special K bar, water--100<br />D: ...um...this is horrible, but yogurt from Jason's deli? Y'all, it was the best ever. Not much nutrition, but it was gooood...And I'm gonna say 200 calories cuz I think it was a double serving Kyle brought me haha. In a cup, no cone. I also had a few of Kyle's Baked Lays and Jackson's crust...haha. We'll say this meal was 400?<br />S: a few slices of turkey with salsa--100<br /><br />Total: 1050 (I totally didn't do well on the nutrition side today.)<br /><br />Exercise: elliptical 25 mins.Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-89851608724369355112009-07-29T12:40:00.000-07:002009-07-30T09:09:38.491-07:00Day 31B: Nature Valley Bar, coffee w/ 1% milk and Truvia, Jackson's whole wheat crust--210<br />S: Granny Smith apple--70<br />L: Multi-grain wrap, turkey breast, string cheese (light), salsa--250, yogurt--60<br />S: Diet Green Tea, animal crackers ~ 2 servings (oops)--240<br />D: Lean Pocket, green beans--340<br />S: string cheese (lt.)--60, water<br /><br />Total cals: 1230<br /><br />Exercise: 30 mins. elliptical (weight loss interval), biceps, back, abs/sides, yard work (mowed grass, pulled weeds, trimmed hedges--2 hours work)Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-81944037641799226632009-07-28T11:51:00.000-07:002009-07-28T19:34:59.246-07:00Day 30B: Nature Valley Granola Bar, coffee--200<br />S: Diet Green Tea--10<br />L: 3/4 multi grain wheat wrap, 4 slices turkey, 3/4 string cheese (light), yogurt--320<br />S: Apple--80<br />D: Asparagus stir fry with grilled chicken strips and brown rice, 1/2 c. grapes--350<br />S: Strawberry gellato at Rao's--1/2 of a small cup (~4-5 oz.)--150<br /><br />Total cals: 1110<br /><br />Exercise: elliptical (w/ arms)--30, legs, chest, shoulders, triceps, abs/sides<br /><br />I feel good about today! Oh, I also had afternoon coffee (snap!)<br /><br />Guess what else I learned today? I might not be so worried about Splenda anymore since I learned that the ADI (Acceptable Daily Intake) is 97 PACKETS!!!!! Haha. And I was freaking out about 4. I read this from a text book of a friend of mine who is taking a nutrition class in nursing school. Anyway, I might do half Truvia/half Splenda. Not that y'all care. ;)<br /><br />OK, off to go watch "After the Final Rose"...Awkward City, here I come!!!Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-80298262817426682182009-07-27T13:46:00.000-07:002009-07-27T21:07:39.872-07:00Day 29B: Special K bar, coffee--100<br />S: None...we had "brunch" at Black Walnut Cafe in Rice Village...YUM!<br />L: Egg Beater Omelet w/ black beans, jalapenos, and pico de galloo & fire roasted salsa, 1/2 slice of whole wheat toast w/ butter, coffee (had to have a re-do on coffee b/c my morning coffee was gross...ran out of Community (sad, sad)--400<br />S: apple--80, string cheese (light)--60, Diet Green Tea--10<br />D: 1/2 tortilla, chicken strips, 1 T avocado, moz. cheese, salsa--250<br />S: 1 c. grapes--100, 1 brownie--150<br /><br />Total: 1100- cals<br /><br />Exercise: 25 mins. elliptical, abs/sidesLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-6378838489961388452009-07-26T19:42:00.000-07:002009-07-26T19:47:27.663-07:00Days 26, 27, & 28Hey guys...so I have been super busy having fun with Becca who is in town this weekend. I will say, I did well on Friday & Saturday (eating & exercise), and today was my free day. Unless anyone demands me to write it out for Friday & Saturday, I'll just start back tomorrow. J's little buddy spent the night Friday night, and Becca got here Saturday morning. We have had so much fun, and I hate for her to leave tomorrow! =(<br /><br />Anyway, today was weigh day, and I've lost .5 lb. I will say I cheated at some point during the week and weighed and was at a 9 lb. loss, so I've lost between .5 and 1 lb. this week. I'm not really expecting to lose much more, maybe a couple pounds, but I'm expecting to TONE!! I'm so glad the gym's childcare will be back up and running this week. They were shut down Tuesday and Wednesday of last week due to construction. That was annoying!<br /><br />Anyway, see y'all tomorrow! :)Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-12022572748200683342009-07-23T11:02:00.000-07:002009-07-23T19:27:35.093-07:00Day 25B: low sugar oatmeal, McD's coffee w/ 1 crm--160<br />S: none...really haven't been too hungry today...maybe b/c of my lil' fiesta last night...<br />L: Lean Pocket, salsa, Diet Green Tea, water--300<br />S:100 cal pack (x2)...y'all this was a product of our ~4 hours in the car from the time we left our house to get Kyle to the time we got back home...yes, I almost went crazy and we were all starving. Bad Bad Bad. Bad weather, bad drivers, wrecks all over town, yikes. --200<br />D: 2 whole wheat tortillas, 1/2 c. black beans, 3 T salsa, 1/3 c. mozzarella cheese, crust from J's pizza--460<br /><br />Total: 1120<br /><br />Exercise: 30 mins. elliptical, legs, abs/sides (didn't do as many leg exercises as I would have liked to, oh well.)<br /><br />Today was not a great eating day as far as the quality of the food was concerned. Time for another grocery run. Kyle has discovered a love for frozen fruit and has put a huge dent (almost taken out) my stash. Hey, I'm not complaining. Just glad he's eating fruit that's not in a can in heavy syrup. Progress! :)Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-55824532077813944642009-07-22T22:16:00.000-07:002009-07-22T22:24:36.938-07:00Day 24I decided to call today an "IMPROMPTU CELEBRATORY FREE DAY!"<br /><br />All sorts of fun things happened today, so when we headed to Berryhill's at Market Street on our way to the Coldplay concert, I didn't hesitate to throw calorie counting out the window. And it felt good. Chips, salsa, green dip, and amazing fish tacos thank you very much. I also helped Kyle with his milkshake from Johnny Rockets. It was good. No guilt involved. Just pure fun.<br /><br />PS - Thanks for the encouragement yesterday! :) I shook it off and really feel much better!Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-23976611642444598902009-07-21T14:03:00.000-07:002009-07-21T14:16:10.769-07:00Day 23B: 1/2 English muffin, 1 T Red. fat peanut butter, coffee (black), and 1/2 c. blueberries--200<br />S: 90 calorie bar, Diet Green Tea--100<br />L: Chick-Fil-A: 1/2 Spicy Cool Wrap (no dressing), fruit cup, unsweetened tea--300<br />S: 9 shrimp sauteed in the PPC salsa (do you see a pattern of addiction?), 1 serving RF Wheat Thins--270<br />D: grilled chicken strips, 1/4 c. brown rice, green beans--250<br />S: watermelon--50<br /><br />Total: 1170<br /><br />Exercise: 30 mins. elliptical, back & bicep exercises, abs/sides<br /><br />Today I was discouraged b/c I am SO close to my PPW but am not feeling like I look like I did then or EVER will! Haha. I fit in my clothes, and they are even baggy in the thighs (a lot of them), so "things" have evidently shifted. So much for having a wardrobe waiting on me when I lost my weight! I need all new clothes. Might as well wait and buy maternity with the next pregnancy whenever that is...can you tell I'm bitter today? Haha! I'll get over it! I'm happy about my progress and know it can only get better from here! :) Those babies are worth it FOR SURE. I wouldn't trade that little guy for the best body in the world! Besides, can't take this body with me. Hehe. Might as well do what I can and just BE HAPPY! :) Same goes for you!Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-58038160443881074252009-07-20T17:11:00.000-07:002009-07-20T17:18:10.951-07:00Day 22B: english muffin, 1/4 c. egg whites, coffee w/ crm and Truvia--170<br />S: none...woke up late today and had late b'fast before gym. LOTS of water during workout and after.<br />L: amazing turkey wrap I concocted w/ a whole wheat tortilla, sliced turkey, 1 T. mozz. cheese, roasted squash and zucchini cut up, and peach pineapple chipotle salsa (HOLLA!)...I browned this little baby in the skillet and it was the crispiest yummiest wrap I've ever tasted...sorry I got a little excited--240, Diet Green Tea--10<br />S: 90 cal. Special K bar (Peaches and berries)...evidently I have a thing for peaches these days...90<br />D: Lean Cuisine Pizza, watermelon--400<br />S: Probably more watermelon...y'all, I've been eating off the same watermelon for DAYS...well, J has been helping me a good bit. We are really trying hard...we have a whole half left! It is so good! I'll be sad when it's gone.--100<br /><br />Total cals. today: 1010<br /><br />Workout: 30 min. total body interval, chest, shoulders, triceps, abs, sides. Also a 30 min. walk with Jackson. It felt like fall tonight! Yay! I can't wait for football season and to be able to walk with my little guy during the day!! Fall + a toddler = sweet, sweet precious times in store. Ah!Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-88904329075354586882009-07-19T19:21:00.000-07:002009-07-19T19:28:03.607-07:00Day 21Free day/weigh day! <br /><br />I lost one more pound this week, so I'm up to an eight pound loss! Woo hoo! My new goal is to lose 3-4 more pounds by this time next month! I think I can do it! So by the time Jackson is 15 months I could lose all my baby weight! Haha!<br /><br />I thoroughly enjoyed free day! Pizza and ice cream, what more does a girl need?Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-32772275557431853852009-07-18T17:16:00.000-07:002009-07-18T17:29:04.230-07:00Day 20B: coffee w/ crm, Multi Grain Cheerios w/ WHOLE milk...(yes, you read that right. J's whole milk carton busted last night and Kyle poured all of it into the almost empty 1% gallon without telling me...haha...I wondered why that was the best bowl of cereal I've ever had. Thank God he told me before I slurped up what was left in the bowl! Haha!), 1/3 c. blueberries--255<br />S: None...we were out running the roads. :) Fun Saturday!<br />L: 1/2 whole wheat tortilla, asparagus stir-fry, grilled chicken strips, salsa, diet Green Tea--195<br />S: yogurt--100, water<br />D: Tilapia fillet, roasted squash and zucchini, 1/2 c. brown rice, green beans--345<br />S: watermelon--100<br /><br />total: 995 cals...I'm not reducing these on purpose. Ever since I started eating more of the stir fry and brown rice mixture (thanks to Kayla), I've been staying so full. The full fat soy yogurt is also way more filling than the Light varieties (in my opinion.) I've also started back with the Green Tea (an old trick from pre Jackson days), and that seems to help. I've also worked out every day since Sunday, so that has really helped my overall feeling of fullness. It has been a good week!<br /><br />Exercise: 3o mins. elliptical, 10 mins. bike (medium pace), total body strength training (I literally did all the machines in our gym...haha), abs/sides.<br /><br />I'm so happy that working out is a habit again. It takes a lot of dedication when you travel a lot, but I think I'm good for it. :) I have about 4-5 more pounds to lose before I'm at my pre-pregnancy weight, but after that I'll switch from weight loss mode to maintaining/toning mode. My clothes are FINALLY fitting after 14 months! Better late than never, I guess.Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-69814839907209046082009-07-17T23:30:00.000-07:002009-07-17T23:30:00.357-07:00Day 19B: whole wheat tortilla, 1/4 c. egg whites, salsa, 1/2 c. blueberries, coffee with 1 cream & 3 Splenda (Mc D's)--175<br />S: Diet Green Tea--10<br />L: Lean Pocket, watermelon--340<br />S: yogurt--100<br />D: Gringo's with friends!-- a bite of Kyle's ice cream and 2 chips with green sauce (that was for you, April! ;) ), chicken fajita salad (with no shell, guac, sour cream or cheese) & salsa for dressing--350<br />S: watermelon--50<br /><br />Total for today: 1025<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Today's exercise:</span> 23 mins. elliptical, back and biceps exercises with 5 lb. weights (higher reps. due to low weight) and exercise band, abs exercises. I was proud of myself for doing all of this at home before Jackson woke up. It was hard getting up, though. Pfpfhfhf!Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-61496890566304121792009-07-16T13:15:00.000-07:002009-07-16T13:25:14.620-07:00Day 18Hey y'all!<br /><br />B: whole wheat english muffin, 1/4 c. egg whites, 1 c. blueberries, coffee w/ Truvia, water--220<br />S: watermelon, diet green tea--50<br />L: whole wheat tortilla (carb smart, fajita size) w/ asparagus stir-fry, grilled chicken strips, and 3 T salsa--220<br />S: water, yogurt (soy)--100<br />D: tilapia fillet, 1/2 c. black beans, 1/3 c. brown rice, steamed broccoli--310<br />S: watermelon--50<br /><br />Total: 950<br /><br />Today's workouts: 25 mins. elliptical, various shoulder/chest/tricep exercises on the exercise ball with 5 lb. weights (had to squeeze in a workout at home instead of the gym today since we were going to the pool), abs/sides<br /><br />I'm amazed at how easy this is! Now that I'm in the habit of exercising again (it takes 21 days to make a habit but only 7 days to break one...does anyone know if that's really true? Sounds believable to me!), I crave it! Sure does help keep me feeling positive, too! Gotta love those "happy endorphins" exercising releases! ;)<br /><br />Anyway, thank you for helping me. I seriously <span style="font-style: italic;">resist </span>things (most days) so that I won't have to tell you I ate them. Haha!<br /><br />***I am posting this now so that I don't have to do it later, so I promise I'll fess up if things don't go as planned. I'm pretty confident they will, though.Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-39224643311907202842009-07-15T13:46:00.000-07:002009-07-15T14:04:12.870-07:00Days 16 & 17<span style="font-size:100%;">Day 16:<br /><br />B: Nature's Valley Crunch granola bar--200, coffee w/ Truvia<br />S: 100 cal pk.<br />L: Lean Cuisine pizza, yogurt--490<br />S: Crystal Light Popsicle, Diet Green Tea--30<br />D: ... ... ...<span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">let's see, I had a few bites of roast while I was cooking Kyle's birthday dinner, a few bites of homemade mashed potatoes while I was trying to figure those out, some summer salad with candied pecans and feta cheese, etc., a bite of cookie cake and ice cream...So um yeah, I'm not really sure what to say. ;)<br /></span><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">The total value of yesterday's calories is: unknown. haha. What IS known is that everything that was consumed was delicious. ;) I'm sorry if my tendency to slack off is discouraging to any of you. I have to keep it real if this is going to be a lifestyle for me, or else I will crash and burn; however, I did promise to be stricter on myself for one month, so I'm going to that. I promise. Really, I've done great. A girl can't serve roast and mashed potatoes in her own home without tasting them first. Or cookie cake. Or strawberry salad. Or ice cream. You really just don't know when Blue Bell is gonna screw up.<br /><br />Yesterday's workout: 30 mins. cardio--total body interval (really had to push myself, felt good.), back, biceps, abs<br /><br />Day 17 (going MUCH better than day 16)<br /><br />B: whole wheat english muffin, 1/2 c. blackberries--185, coffee w/ Truvia--0<br />S: none<br />L: turkey sandwich on whole wheat with fresh tomato slices and 1 T mozz. cheese & Tony's. I browned this in the skillet with some spray butter. Whew! Yum., watermelon (2 cups)--300<br />S: soy yogurt (I am reaaaaaaallly trying to like this natural stuff...phfufhf!)--100, diet green tea (speaking of natural...pahahaha!)<br />D: grilled chicken strips, asparagus stir fry, brown rice--285<br />S: 2 whole strawberries, watermelon--100<br /><br />total calories: 970<br /><br />today's workout: cardio (10 mins on 3 diff. machines: elliptical (the one I call the sand machine--the stride is a little diff.), bike (upright), bike (legs out front), quad presses, hip abductors (inner & outer)<br /><br />I am feeling so good about my workouts this week! So glad to be back in the habit of exercising! I missed it sooo much!!!</span><br /></span></span>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-78780940476050678832009-07-13T19:39:00.001-07:002009-07-13T19:39:55.350-07:00Day 15I accidentally just posted this on my other Blog...oops. How embarrassing, haha! Oh well. I deleted it.<br /> <p>Today was a GOOD day! I'm a little low on the cals, but I've eaten a lot and I don't feel hungry, so I'm not going to worry with it.<br /><br />B: whole wheat eng. muffin, 1/4 c. egg whites--160, coffee (black with Truvia)<br />S: dill pickle--5<br />L: whole wheat tortilla, sauteed veggies, 9 lg. shrimp, 1/4 c. black beans, 3 T salsa--250<br />S: yogurt--100 (it was Soy and not too bad.)<br />D: green beans, turkey breast, 100 cal. pk (Boston Market--they had the nutritional info. I was surprised/excited to see that the beans were not soaked in butter or whatever and the turkey was pretty dry. I guess that's usually not a good thing, but to me it meant no yucky oily/buttery stuff. It tasted pretty good, too. I had a little help eating it (Jackson...;) .) Oh, and the 100 cal. pack was eaten in the car before going in b/c I wasn't expecting to find anything decent.)--340<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Total cals for today</span>: 855<br /><br />Also had lots of water today. Not sure how much. Definitely 64 oz., prob. more.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Today's workout</span>: 30 mins. elliptical, chest, shoulders, triceps, abs/sides<br /><br />If I get hungry while I'm cleaning, I might eat some fruit. Since I'm so under today, I won't worry about fessing up about it.<br /><br />Hope you had a great day. If not, there's always tomorrow! Don't forget to work on your inner beauty/fitness, too! It's the only one that really counts. :)</p>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-72653463742898914712009-07-12T12:09:00.001-07:002009-07-12T21:07:02.533-07:00Day 14Hope you had a great day worshiping the Lord! :)<br /><br />Sunday is usually my free day, but since I'm just coming off vacation, I'm really ready to get back into my groove. And I think I'm changing my free day to Friday. It just makes more sense b/c it's more fun to be bad on Friday or Saturday. ;)<br /><br />Today's meals:<br /><br />B: 1 c. Cheerios (honey nut), coffee (black, with Truvia)--140<br />S: none (in church)<br />L: 2/3 c. brown rice--150, 5 shrimp & 3 grilled chicken strips (sauteed in spray butter & Tony's)--140, 3/4 c. broccoli--30, 1/2 c. blackberries--45, water (16 oz.)<br />S: 2 of Jackson's little animal cookies, Crystal Light popsicle, Wheat Thins--175 (not snacking in the morning was not a good idea b/c I got super hungry later even with my good meal for lunch!)<br />D: Weight Watchers meal, Sugar Free apple cider--375<br />S: 2 whole wheat tortillas w/ mozzarella cheese, salsa--300 (yikes!...I SO didn't wanna tell y'all that!)<br /><br />Total calories for the day: 1355 (whew...barely made it. lots of little snacks today. This is what happens when I don't have groceries!!! No worries, I went tonight. Loaded up on fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables and stuff.)<br /><br />Today's exercise: 28 mins interval workout on elliptical, abs/sides exercises (20 mins.), plus the little impromptu dance party J & I had while Kyle was napping on the floor. ;)Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-25783815512400627542009-07-11T17:17:00.000-07:002009-07-11T17:26:28.360-07:00Day 13OK, sorry again guys for the inconsistency! I'm back. Jackson and I got into Houston tonight. It feels good to be home, but I miss the beach and my family so much already! :)<br /><br />The good news is...I'm up to a 7 pound loss! That is of course since Kayla and I started this a month ago. I wanted to lose between 5 and 8 pounds during the first month of this new eating/working out lifestyle, so I've reached my first goal! Yay for that!<br /><br />Today was not the best of days as far as eating goes...I was on the road for most of it and did NOT want to eat fast food...not even the good stuff (Subway, etc.) So I made a big mistake and just snacked all day. Oops. Oh well, we will say it was my free day?<br /><br />Anyway, I'll tell you anyway.<br /><br />B: english muffin (140) & coffee (10)<br />S: yogurt (60), sugar free caramel mochassippi (y'all I had to...I'm only in BR every now and then!--(180)<br />L: fiber one bar (140)<br />S: 100 cal pk, fiber one bar (yes, another one. haha. 240)<br />D: 9 shrimp, 1 c. broccoli (120)<br /><br />Total for the day: 890<br /><br />...and I'm done for the day. Not many calories, a lot of sugar, not even really a full meal (except for dinner), but oh well. We made it home from BR safely, and I didn't have to eat fast food. ;)<br /><br />For real this time, I'm back in the swing of things tomorrow.<br /><br />As far as workout goes, I may do elliptical when J goes to bed. If not, oh well. Didn't we say it was my free day?<br /><br />=)Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6414354807102756734.post-50514139689703508062009-07-10T17:42:00.000-07:002009-07-10T17:48:31.636-07:00I'm baaacck!OK so I'm not back in Houston yet, but I'm almost there. Made a little pit stop in BR since the traffic was HORRENDOUS in BR and it was so late already. J-man was asleep at 7, and we are planning on heading out early in the morning.<br /><br />I'm not posting today...too tired and still in vacation mode. ;) I just wanted you to know that I didn't mean to drop off the face of the Blog earth like I did. My Internet access escaped me at the beach (*oh, darn!*), so I couldn't post. I am happy to say that I MOSTLY stayed on track. I did totally enjoy splurging a couple times at the beach. I won't lie to you. Even with my splurges, I was waaay better than I had been doing before this challenge. I'm sooooooooooooo sad to be home from the beach, but I'm looking forward to seeing Kyle and to getting back into my regular routine.<br /><br />Be back in the swing of things tomorrow! :)Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06669961090443718969noreply@blogger.com0