Tuesday - March 20

I just had a bag of hot tamales for breakfast. Yes you read that right 220 calories of hot candy goodness. Argh. The frustrations of not having time to fix a nutritional breakfast sometimes. I HAVE to get better. Maybe I will start waking up considerably earlier.

I think I need to start not just regulating what I eat more but also have more of a routine and just eat similar day to day. Like breakfast make it oatmeal without fail, mixed nuts for snack foods, salads for lunch, and a protein and veggie for dinner. As of today the white starches are outta here. No white bread, no pasta, no potatoes (that one hurts my heart to say), rice... Its all being wiped clean from my food choices. I have decided to really go with more of a low carb vs a low calorie. Going to see about keeping my carbohydrate intake under 30g a day because honestly all this calorie counting isn't really working for me. My mom really has had tremendous results with her dieting which has become more a lifestyle change then just a diet, and being that diabetes runs thick through my family I don't see it hurting to go ahead and start preparing my body, plus keep diabetes at bay for as long as possible. Which after really looking at the carb diet allowances it really is very similar to clean eating minus the fruit (at least during the first few weeks) - You don't eat processed food really.

My mom also introduced me to a great site with some good recipes to try - http://www.sugarfreesheila.com

And I also found a YouTube blogger http://www.youtube.com/user/LowCarbLindsey?feature=watch

Hey Stranger.

OK so pledge weeks proved to be difficult and exhausting. I was responsible of 15 days of pledging which ended last night. and now I am responsible for fulfillment. I have eaten out quite a bit and didn't exercise much, it really has put a damper on my motivation but tonight Mr. W and I will be hitting the gym and I am excited about getting back into a routine. It is much needed. I actually MISS working out. It is a stress reliever for me at this point. Plus the days just keep counting down to our trip. The deadline is on and its time to get serious

Tues, 3.13

2 days without posting! Horrible of me... I didn't even really keep track of my nutritional intakes either. I know. I know. I know. I HAVE to stay on this program. Recording my daily intake really helps me stick to a plan, especially when that intake is public for the world to see! I promise to not slack like I did the last couple of days. I am going to do my best to back track and add those two days but I don't know how spot on they will be - oh and I do know my water consumption is not what it should have been. But I have my little 16.9 oz bottle here at work and I plan on having to fill it at least 6 times today.

Sunday I don't really even remember that much of just cause of exhaustion, had some tea, had my chicken fiesta salad for lunch, and had a turkey burger with one piece of bread and about 2 oz of potato chips.

Monday I had coffee for breakfast (EEK!), lunch I had a 140cal granola bar, and for dinner I had pot roast and sweet tea with another 2 oz of potato chips as a snack before bed.

I've been sick since last Thursday and we could have gone to the gym last night but it just got too late too quickly, still adjusting to the time change - Can't make any excuses now though so tonight we are hitting the gym hard and fierce. I am really anxious to get back at it.

Last weeks #s
Sunday - 2309 cals / 148 carbs
Monday - 1305 cals / 87 carbs
Tuesday - 1694 cals / 125 carbs
Wednesday - 1795 cals / 155 carbs
Thursday - 1590 cals / 203 carbs
Friday - 1610 cals / 205 carbs
Saturday - 1555 cals / 125 carbs

Motivation Today -

This day hasn't been quite ideal. I bought coffee and it met the floor and my desk... I was kinda depending on that drink for my afternoon pick me up cause I am def dragging and I have nothing to snack on that is going to be nutrition and follow my guidelines. Woe is me.

So along with knocking my calorie intake to 1450 I also want to knock back my carb intake to 50-65g a day.

Mon. 3.12

MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2012
BREAKFAST
	Calories	Fat	Carbohydrates	Protein	Fiber, total dietary	Sodium, Na
Starbucks Venti Skinny Vanilla Latte, Triple Shot, 1 serving	260	0	479	15	0	180
Cleanse drink, 1 serving	70	0	15	0	10	10
	330	0	494	15	10	190
LUNCH
	Calories	Fat	Carbohydrates	Protein	Fiber, total dietary	Sodium, Na
Quaker Chewy Dipps Granola Bar, Chocolate Chip, 1 serving	140	5	22	2	1	80
	140	5	22	2	1	80
DINNER
	Calories	Fat	Carbohydrates	Protein	Fiber, total dietary	Sodium, Na
Sweet Leaf Sweet Tea, 3.5 cup	245	0	56	0	0	0
Beef chuck, arm pot roast, 7 oz	588	38	0	56	0	133
	833	38	56	56	0	133
SNACK
	Calories	Fat	Carbohydrates	Protein	Fiber, total dietary	Sodium, Na
Cape Cod Kettle Cooked potato chips, 40% reduced fat, 2 oz	260	12	36	4	2	220
Starbucks Venti Skinny Vanilla Latte, Triple Shot, 0.5 serving	130	0	240	8	0	90
	390	12	276	12	2	310
	1,693	55	848	85	13	713
	1200 - 1550	27 - 60	135 - 252	60 - 136	25 - 35	500 - 2300

Sunday 3.11

Totally slept through breakfast.

SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2012
BREAKFAST
	Calories	Fat	Carbohydrates	Protein	Fiber, total dietary	Sodium, Na
None
LUNCH
	Calories	Fat	Carbohydrates	Protein	Fiber, total dietary	Sodium, Na
Chicken Fiest Salad, 1 serving	540	27	14	64	7	810
Rosa's Queso, 4 oz	200	14	12	10	0	640
	740	41	26	74	7	1,450
DINNER
	Calories	Fat	Carbohydrates	Protein	Fiber, total dietary	Sodium, Na
Turkey, Ground turkey, 93% lean, 4 oz	160	8	0	22	0	85
Cape Cod Kettle Cooked potato chips, 40% reduced fat, 2 oz	260	12	36	4	2	220
Nature's Own Light Honey Wheat Bread, 2 slices, 0.5 serving	40	1	10	3	3	100
Sargento Reduced Fat Colby-Jack Cheese Slice, 1 serving = 1 slice, 1 serving	50	4	0	5	0	120
	510	25	46	34	5	525
SNACK
	Calories	Fat	Carbohydrates	Protein	Fiber, total dietary	Sodium, Na
None
	1,250	66	72	108	12	1,975
	1200 - 1550	27 - 60	135 - 252	60 - 136	25 - 35	500 - 2300

Sat. 03.10.2012

SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012
BREAKFAST
	Calories	Fat	Carbohydrates	Protein	Fiber, total dietary	Sodium, Na
Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal (3/4 cup), 1 serving	110	2	22	2	2	160
Milk, 1%, 1 cup	110	2	12	8	0	107
	220	4	34	10	2	267
LUNCH
	Calories	Fat	Carbohydrates	Protein	Fiber, total dietary	Sodium, Na
Chicken Fiest Salad, 1 serving	540	27	14	64	7	810
Rosa's Queso, 4 oz	200	14	12	10	0	640
	740	41	26	74	7	1,450
DINNER
	Calories	Fat	Carbohydrates	Protein	Fiber, total dietary	Sodium, Na
Milk, 1%, 12 fl oz	165	4	18	12	0	161
Intek Evolution Shake Powder - Vanilla, 1 serving	160	1	2	34	1	35
	325	5	20	46	1	196
SNACK
	Calories	Fat	Carbohydrates	Protein	Fiber, total dietary	Sodium, Na
Cleanse drink, 1 serving	70	0	15	0	10	10
Orange Leaf Yogurt Chocolate/BirthdayCake, 1 serving	200	2	29	2	0	170
	270	2	44	2	10	180
	1,555	52	125	133	20	2,093
	1200 - 1550	27 - 60	135 - 252	60 - 136	25 - 35	500 - 2300

Friday! 3/9

So no zumba or gym yesterday - Totally valid excuse though that I was sick. It didn't help that the boys decided they wanted Dino's Pizza - which if you have ever had Dinos you know there is no way NOT to partake when it is sitting in front of you. I did behave though, the bread sticks there are AMAZING but I kept from overindulging the buttery madness and just had two tiny pieces.I am feeling a lot better today then I was yesterday so I am hitting up the gym when I get off of work today.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2012
BREAKFAST
	Calories	Fat	Carbohydrates	Protein	Fiber, total dietary	Sodium, Na
Starbucks Venti Skinny Vanilla Latte, Triple Shot, 1 serving	260	0	47	15	0	180
	260	0	47	15	0	180
LUNCH
	Calories	Fat	Carbohydrates	Protein	Fiber, total dietary	Sodium, Na
Pizza Hut Medium Hand Tossed Pepperoni Pizza (1 slice), 2.5 serving	600	28	60	30	3	1,725
	600	28	60	30	3	1,725
DINNER
	Calories	Fat	Carbohydrates	Protein	Fiber, total dietary	Sodium, Na
Betty Crocker Broccoli Au Gratin Potatoes, 2 cup	320	4	51	5	5	1,707
	320	4	51	5	5	1,707
SNACK
	Calories	Fat	Carbohydrates	Protein	Fiber, total dietary	Sodium, Na
Starbuck's Birthday Cake Pop, 1 serving	170	0	0	0	0	0
Starbucks Venti Skinny Vanilla Latte, Triple Shot, 1 serving	260	0	47	15	0	180
	430	0	47	15	0	180
	1,610	32	205	65	8	3,792
	1200 - 1550	27 - 60	135 - 252	60 - 136	25 - 35	500 - 2300

Thursday, March 8

Another pound defeated baby! Although I wanted to be further along in my weight loss by now I won't knock or complain about the weight I have managed to get rid of. Since Sunday I am down one more pound, bringing it to 172. I so want to be at 170 by Sunday!!! Argh. I wish it was easy to drop pounds. 27 to go. I am super proud of myself for portion control yesterday, I went 250 calories over my goal, a far cry from going like 1000 over. I am doing better.

My addiction for skinny beverages at Starbucks is worsening. Today I ordered a latte with triple shots. Blame pledge drive though - I am absolutely exhausted. This morning after I took my shower I laid a couple towels down on the bathroom floor and set my alarm for 5 minutes and fell asleep. Yes. I am that exhausted. Being here at work right now is dang near excruciatingly difficult. Luckily I just have this full day and then tomorrow is a half day since I am answering pledge calls in the evening and I have this weekend OFF. I have never needed it so bad. Hopefully my cleanse will be here come Saturday too.

Today is possible zumba day, I am still on the fence about going.... Its either zumba day or abs day. I know I NEED a cardio day on my weekly gym routine though, I just have grown to hate cardio. Who would have thought that would happen in just a couple of weeks!?

THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012
BREAKFAST
	Calories	Fat	Carbohydrates	Protein	Fiber, total dietary	Sodium, Na
Starbucks Venti Skinny Vanilla Latte, Triple Shot, 1 serving	260	0	47	15	0	180
	260	0	47	15	0	180
LUNCH
	Calories	Fat	Carbohydrates	Protein	Fiber, total dietary	Sodium, Na
Kraft Fat Free Ranch Salad Dressing, 3 tbsp	75	0	17	0	0	495
Turkey, Ground turkey, 93% lean, 1 oz	40	2	0	6	0	21
Great Value Cottage Cheese (Low Fat, small curd, 1% milk fat), 1 serving	80	2	5	13	0	450
Dole Shredded Lettuce, 1.5 cup	10	0	3	1	1	10
	205	4	25	20	1	976
DINNER
	Calories	Fat	Carbohydrates	Protein	Fiber, total dietary	Sodium, Na
Dinos Hand Tossed Pepperoni Pizza (1 slice), 3 serving	720	33	72	36	3	2,070
Dinos breadstick (1), 1 serving	150	6	20	4	1	230
	870	39	92	40	4	2,300
SNACK
	Calories	Fat	Carbohydrates	Protein	Fiber, total dietary	Sodium, Na
Baked Cheetos (about 34 pcs), 0.5 oz	65	3	10	1	0	120
Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bar, Oats 'N Honey (2 bars serving), 1 serving	190	6	29	4	2	160
	255	9	39	5	2	280
	1,590	51	203	80	7	3,736
	1200 - 1550	27 - 60	135 - 252	60 - 136	25 - 35	500 - 2300