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Day 21: unmotivated

COLOR KEY: Green = Great!, Orange = Could be better, Red = Needs improvement

Breakfast:
one organic egg, sprinkle of organic cheese, half a wheat waffle, water w splash of crystal light, slice of turkey

Lunch:

Snack:
cheerios & peanut m&ms

Dinner:

Positives:

Negatives:

Exercise:

How I felt:

Key Points:

Day 20: Fat Day

COLOR KEY: Green = Great!, Orange = Could be better, Red = Needs improvement

Breakfast: 4 organic meatballs, bun, cheese

Lunch half a greek salad [tomatoes, cheese, green peppers, lamb]/ 3/4 of pita/water

Snack: n/a

Dinner: half of the greek salad/1/4 pita

Positives: avoided ordering a gyro – although tempting

Negatives:ate bread more than usual – no workout [too busy of a day]

Exercise: n/a

How I felt: Felt bigger today. I think since I didnt get to go on my walk yesterday w the kids due to the weather and only did a mile – as opposed to my 2-3 mile nights

Key Points: Ate very early meals since I knew I wasnt having time to work out

Day 19: implenting new habits

COLOR KEY: Green = Great!, Orange = Could be better, Red = Needs improvement

Breakfast: strawberries, splash of crystal light w cup of water, 1 organic egg, sprinkle of organic cheese, 1 strip turkey bacon

Lunch: wheat thins/raisins/poppyseed dressing/tuna

Snack: Handful of cheerios/banana/peanut butter/turkey/spoonful of macNcheese

Dinner: wheat thins/spoonful of bbq sauce/sprinkle of cheese

Positives: avoided french toast, chips and other junk food

Negatives:could have chosen a b etter topping than bbq sauce

Exercise: 1mile on treadmill/weight lifting/abs

How I felt: Tired. Weather kept my mood at a low and unenergized

Key Points: Change up routines to avoid boredum/frustration

Day 18: striving to do better

COLOR KEY: Green = Great!, Orange = Could be better, Red = Needs improvement

Breakfast:
2 slices of honey turkey

Lunch: eating right frozen meal – butternut squash ravioli w veggies.

Snack:
celery w peanut butter

Dinner:

Positives: avoided junk food cravings

Negatives:

Exercise:
2 miles/weight training

How I felt:

Key Points:

Day 17

COLOR KEY: Green = Great!, Orange = Could be better, Red = Needs improvement

Breakfast: banana

Lunch: banana/string cheese

Snack: chips

Dinner: dumplings/yogurt

Positives: avoided rice, beans mayo and more

Negatives: dumplings added sodium

Exercise:
2.6 miles/weight training

How I felt:
had a great morning and stayed positive. Stressful end to the evening

Key Points: don’t feel guilty passing up carbs! It’ll pay off

Day 16

COLOR KEY: Green = Great!, Orange = Could be better, Red = Needs improvement

Breakfast: Banana

Lunch: tortilla chips/apple w cinnamon

Snack:
1/2 cup of lowfatmilk w drops of chocolate syrup/orange

Dinner:

Positives:

Negatives:

Exercise: 2.5 miles treadmill/weight training

How I felt:

Key Points:

Week 2 RECAP

How do I feel about week 2? Overall, its a mixed feeling. Im feeling great but I am disappointed in myself. I should have worked harder but this week didnt call for it. My emotional stress from work was overbearing and I needed to give myself a break. I slacked off twice on resisting junk food and I feel that made a difference as well.  I wanted to lose a lot more than I did but at the same time, I improved in other ways. I begun weight training this week! I began doing 2 miles a run – and even took 3 mile day! So, if I would have carefully watched my intake, as I did in week 1 – I probably could have lost a good amount this week. Now, for week 3, I am determined to combine both and lose more weight! I know I can do this – I just need to focus!

Week 2: 2.8pounds
Current weight: 165
Total exercise: 13.4 miles plus weight training

5 Reasons I am Happy:

  1. Super clear skin still!
  2. Shiny hair!
  3. Loss of weight! [even if it was only 3 pounds]
  4. Confidence is boosting more!
  5. Excited to start the day and get through it!

5 Things I want to Improve:

  1. Running Distance – go even further than 2 -3 miles total
  2. Power Walking Distance/Incline [currently at 6 incline – want to get up to a 9 without shin splints]
  3. Stearing AWAY from ALL carbs!!!!!!
  4. Daily walks with Jimmy/or pups!!!!!
  5. Using other workouts – abs, legs, arms [been sticking to mainly abs]

So my goals are still the same – but I want to get even closer!

Day 15: Treat Day!

COLOR KEY: Green = Great!, Orange = Could be better, Red = Needs improvement

Weight: 165 pounds

Breakfast: Strawberry Smoothie [one spoon of ice cream/splash of fat free milk]

Lunch: banana & teaspoon of peanut butter

Snack: 1/2 ear of corn w ICE drink (zero calories)

Dinner: 2 slices of pepperoni pineapple sausage pizza & soda/whipped vodka

Positives: Worked hard through the day to enjoy my night!

Negatives: alcohol & pizza at night!

Exercise:2.5miles/weight training

How I felt: happy & confident

Key Points: allow yourself a “fun” night every 2 weeks to avoid splurges

Day 14: Getting there!

COLOR KEY: Green = Great!, Orange = Could be better, Red = Needs improvement

Weighed myself this morning: 165.4 pounds!

Breakfast: Strawberries – bites of pancake – handful of cheerios

Lunch: organic tortilla shell w sprinkle of organic cheese

Snack: Strawberry/Banana Smoothie [ice, splash of milk, table spoon of Organic Frozen Yogurt, 5 strawberries, 3/4 banana]/orange

Dinner: banana w handful of cheerios and peanut butter

Positives: avoided cookies, chips, hot dog & candy! Ate early!

Negatives: although organic it added a lot of calories![tortilla shell]

Exercise: Walked 1 mile/Treadmill 2 miles/Weight Training

How I felt: Energized and happy through the day! stayed positive and made sure I didnt cave too much! Took a break during my running to ensure I completed my workout!

Key Points: If you feel the urge for sugar – sprinkle something sweet into your normal food [honey nut cheerios did it for me today!]


Day 13: Needing Improvement

Didnt weigh myself this morning – debating of doing weigh ins every other day for more inspiration/motivation.

COLOR KEY: Green = Great!, Orange = Could be better, Red = Needs improvement

Breakfast: n/a

Lunch: slice of cheese/pineapple pizza w 1/4 glass of 50/50 Juice

Snack:banana/handfuls of popcorn [at movies]/orange

Dinner: n/a

Positives: Avoided Hot Dogs!

Negatives: No breakfast [worked out then went to visit a friend] – Had popcorn at movies- was so tempted to keep eating but luckily my boyfriend placed it on the floor. I had originally bought an orange with me to eat during the movie but my boyfriend peeled it in the car so I ate it on the way.

Exercise: 3 miles on treadmill!/weight training

How I felt: Great! Worked out TWICE!

Key Points: Working out twice a day provides for a longer workout routine!