Teriliel's Transformation Journal

[Teriliel]

I've been eating clean and working out for 2 weeks now. I'm journaling my workouts and tracking my food with an excel spreadsheet, but I think it will help to also post the information here as a way to help keep me on track. I need some additional accountability! So here goes....

Woke up at 6:00 AM to do cardio. Fiddle farted around on the computer and didn't get started until 6:55 AM. Completed 40 minutes on the treadmill.

No weight training today.

Food for the day:

8:10 AM - Oatmeal pancake (3/4 cup Egg Beaters, 1/2 cup quick oatmeal, 3 packets Splenda, 1 tsp. vanilla)
2 tsp. natural peanut butter
1/4 cup sugar free, low cal syrup
6 capsules Metamucil
10:30 AM - 1 scoop whey protein w/ 8 ounces skim milk
1/2 medium apple
1:00 PM - 4 oz. chicken breast
1/4 cup (dry) long grain rice
2 cups mixed lettuce
1 tbsp. lowfat salad dressing
1 flax, fish oil, and borage oil softgel
3:30 PM - 4 oz. tilapia
3.5 oz. baked sweet potato
1/2 cup cucumber slices w/ peel
15 grams walnuts
5:30 PM - 1 scoop whey protein w/ 8 oz. water
8 oz. Gatorade w/ 5 grams creatine
6:20 PM - 4 oz. chicken breast
1 cup green beans (steamed)
2 medium branches celery
15 grams almonds
8:30 PM - 1 cup fat free cottage cheese
1 flax, fish oil, and borage oil softgel
100 grams carrot

Total cals: 1885.5
Fat: 19.38%
Carbs: 41.43%
Protein: 39.98%

[Ms. Lucy]

And your from Ohio too! (great weather huh!)

Your first entry looks great--those pics get you moving don't they! Anyways, thanks for the response and I look forward to tracking your progress.

By the way, what are your current stats and goals?

[jle]

Oooh _ I like your nutrition plan, can I steal it! That looks like a near "perfect" day to me.

[Teriliel]

I'm 28 (29 in April) 5'3" tall and at the start of all this I was at 192 lbs. I've since dropped 3.5 lbs.

Before anyone panics, I am not basing my success on what the scale says. It is just one of the ways I plan to track my progress. I'm also having progress pictures taken every 2 weeks and taking my measurements at those times too. I will probably eventually get some calipers so I can see where my BF% is and track that as well.

I'm not sure what my long term goals are. My first goal is to get down to where I can wear my one pair of size 16 pants again. After that, I'll set my sights on the next size down. I'm trying to set small ones so I can reward myself as I go with non food items. I'm contemplating a facial for reaching the first goal!

My second goal is to participate in the MS Walk in Columbus, Ohio on April 17. It's a 6 mile walk. I want to be ready for it. My hubby can't walk long distances because of a knee injury, so my dad will be joining me for the walk.

For long term, I'm debating on selecting a BF% to get down to. I just don't know at the moment. Another goal is to see my overall cholesterol fall as well as my LDL. I'm possibly genetically predisposed to have high cholesterol, but I want to try getting rid of my extra fat and see what happens!

[Teriliel]

I'm glad you like it jle. Steal away!

[Emma-Leigh]

Hi!

Welcome to the boards

[imperfectly_lou]

Welcome!

[Teriliel]

Thanks for the warm welcome!

Here is how today went:

6:30 AM 40 minutes on air bike

7:30 AM Oatmeal pancake w/ 2 tsp. natural peanut butter & 1/4 c. sugar free low calorie syrup

10:00 AM 1 scoop whey protein w/ 8 oz. skim milk
1 c. navel orange sections

1:00 PM 100 grams salmon w/ 2 tbsp. peach mango salsa
1/4 c. couscous
2 c. mixed lettuce w/ 1 tbsp. light balsamic vinaigrette dressing
1/2 medium apple

3:30 PM 4 oz. chicken breast
3.5 oz. baked sweet potato
1/2 c. cucumber slices w/ peel
15 grams almonds

5:00 PM Weight training: Chest, Triceps, & Abs - 1 hour

6:00 PM 1 scoop whey protein w/ 8 oz. water
8 oz. Gatorade w/ 5 grams creatine

6:30 PM 4 oz. chicken breast
1 c. steamed green beans
2 medium branches celery
15 grams shelled walnuts

8:30 PM 4 oz. chicken breast
100 grams carrot

Total cals: 1884
Fat: 19.88%
Carbs: 41.25%
Protein: 39.59%

So far I'm really liking my nutrition plan. I'm rarely hungry. Spreading the meals out like this makes it so much easier to stick with. I've eaten in this calorie range before, but spread out over 3 meals and it was awful!

I'm still trying to train my hubby not to just come in and start yapping at me when I'm weight training. I do my weight training when he's home on purpose so that if I need a spot or a second opinion on my form, he can help me out, but just coming in and trying to carry a conversation with me in the middle of a set is driving me nuts!!!!

I'll get him trained yet!

[jle]

Teriliel: You are one the right track with you nutrition and training. And I think it is great that you have goals like the MS walk. I'm doing something similar with the Army PT test... and I've run my mouth to everyone I know (and don't know) so now I'm accountable.

Don't worry about the scale I was 202 when I started, most people couldn't believe that. I'm 170 now which is still heavy, but my BF% is sooo much better and I'm working to lower it even more. Don't be shy to take before pictures and during pictures- map your progress you will be glad you did!

As far as hubbies go, I wish I could get mine to start a healthier lifestyle. He's 6' 145# and can go out and run an under 6 minute mile without training at all. He gets razzed all the time about being so thin, maybe if I get "buff" he will catch on and start training too...(don't want to change him, but dang he'd be so fine)

[Teriliel]

jle - No worries. I'm not worried about the scale at all! I'm just using it as one tool among many.

Well, here's how today went for me:

6:40 AM 40 minutes on the treadmill

7:40 AM Oatmeal Pancake
2 tsp. natural peanut butter
1/4 c. low sugar, low calorie syrup

10:00 AM 1 scoop whey protein w/ 8 oz. skim milk
1/2 medium apple
1/5 oz. Joyride bar

12:30 PM 4 oz. chicken breast
5.5 oz. baked russet potato
2 c. mixed lettuce
1 tbsp. light dressing
15 grams shelled walnuts

3:00 PM 4 oz. chicken breast
1/4 c. (dry) brown rice
2 tbsp. salsa (low sodium)
15 grams almonds

4:45 PM Weight training: Back & Biceps - 45 mins.

5:30 PM 8 oz. water w/ 1 scoop whey protein, 1/2 frozen banana, & 5 grams creatine

6:00 PM 4 oz. turkey breast
1 c. steamed green beans
100 grams carrot (raw)

9:00 PM 1/2 c. fat free cottage cheese
1/2 cup cucumber slices w/ peel

Total cals: 1900
Fat: 19.18%
Carbs: 39.68%
Protein: 41.84%

Workouts are feeling great!

[Teriliel]

I was really tired last night, so I'm posting yesterday's information this morning.

Rest day!

7:30 AM Oatmeal Pancake
2 tsp. natural peanut butter
1/4 c. sugar free, low cal syrup
6 capsules Metamucil

10:00 AM 1 scoop whey protein w/ 8 oz. water
1 c. navel orange sections
1 flax, fish, & borage oil softgel
1/2 c. fat free cottage cheese

12:30 PM 100 grams salmon
2 tbsp. peach mango salsa
1/4 (dry) brown rice
2 c. mixed lettuce
1 tbsp. light balsamic vinaigrette dressing

3:00 PM 4 oz. turkey breast
3.5 oz. baked sweet potato
100 grams carrot
4 flax, fish, & borage oil softgels

5:00 PM 1 scoop whey protein w/ 8 oz. skim milk, 1/2 banana, & 5 grams creatine

8:00 PM 4 oz. chicken breast
1 c. cauliflower (steamed)
15 grams walnuts

9:00 PM 1/2 c. fat free cottage cheese
1/2 c. cucumber slices w/ peel
3 flax, fish, & borage oil softgels

Total cals: 1883
Fat: 20.07%
Carbs: 40.47%
Protein: 40.84%

I know that 8 o'clock meal was a bit late. I bought a ton of boneless skinless chicken breasts this week (because they were on sale at $2.49/lb.) and was getting them all cut into 4 oz. servings and ready to freeze. It took forever!

[Teriliel]

6:30 AM 40 minutes on treadmill

7:30 AM 1/3 c. (dry) milled flaxseed & soy hot cereal
3/4 c. All Whites w/ a bit of Mrs. Dash for flavor
4 flax, fish, & borage oil softgels

10:00 AM 1 scoop whey protein w/ 8 oz. water
1/2 c. fat free cottage cheese
1/2 medium apple
15 grams walnuts

12:30 PM 4 oz. chicken breast
1/4 c. (dry) brown rice
2 c. mixed lettuce
1 tbsp. light balsamic vinaigrette dressing
15 grams almonds

3:00 PM 4 oz. turkey breast
1 c. green beans (steamed)
1/2 c. fat free cottage cheese
4 flax, fish, & borage oil softgels
1/2 medium apple

5:00 PM Weight training - shoulders & abs - 50 mins.

6:00 PM 1 scoop whey protein w/ 1/2 frozen banana, 8 oz. skim milk, & 5 grams creatine

7:00 PM 4 oz. chicken breast
3.5 oz. baked sweet potato
2 medium branches celery
4 flax, fish, & borage oil softgels

8:30 PM 1/2 c. fat free cottage cheese
1/2 c. cucumber slices w/ peel

Total cals: 1936
Fat: 19.06%
Carbs: 36.88%
Protein: 43.34%


I'm feeling good about my nutrition. I always set up my menu the day before, so it's not tempting to stray from the plan. I'd like to get it where I am planned for a whole week at a time, but I can't make myself sit and plug the stuff into Excel for that long. :-)

My training I'm not so sure about. I think I've pushed a bit too hard at increasing my weights. My elbows are giving me fits. So, I think I'm going to work for the next 4-6 weeks at getting the form correct and not worry about how much I'm lifting. I need to give my tendons and ligaments and everything a chance to strengthen and be ready for this. I also need to make sure I'm really getting my form down. I think I'm doing pretty well for the most part. I just have a tendency to push myself too hard and screw my form up toward the end of the sets. That's just not acceptable. I don't want to injure myself and end up frustrated. I want to do everything in my power to make this a lifestyle change that I am happy with and can live with for the rest of my life!

[Ms. Lucy]

You look like you're doing an awesome job!!!

I think it's a great idea to slow down and work on your form. Besides, it's about quality, not quantity! Not only could you really hurt yourself and then miss a few weeks or even months of training, but when your not using the correct form you're not even working the muscle you're trying to hit! If you're worried that dropping weights will hinder progress, perhaps you could try a few compound sets to spice things up? I do that towards the end of my workout and it really exhausts the muscles, even with lower weights!

As for your diet plan--I'm the same there. I have a regualr journal and then post here. I started trying to plan out a weekly menu, but it really didn't work. For now that's ok. My first 5 meals stay almost the same anyways, it's just ,6th that changes, and to be honest, my tastes change a lot so it's not worth it for me to plan a week ahead. I never know if on Wednesday I'll feel like Salmon or tofu!!Just remember, it's important to track your progress and move in this direction, but for me this journey is really about my entire being. I have not only physical goals, but emotional and spiritual goals too! I personally like to workout at 4:30, have my meal shake at 6 and then take a good long shower focusing on how good I feel. When I'm done pampering myself, I feel wonderful! Talk about positive reinforcement for yourself! And that's what this is about! I don't know about you, but 'm tired of looking in the mirrior and calling myself fat. I'm tired of not seeing past a few extra pounds and having it affect my life. I am going to lose this weight, but when I do, I hope to be a completely changed woman, inside and out! lol

So I'll stop rampling now! It looks to me like you're doing an awesome job! Keep up the good work and go treat yourself to a facial--you deserve it now!!

Lucy (you probably think I'm such a cornball! lol)

[Teriliel]

Ms. Lucy - Thank you so much for that post. You've given me some ideas on training that I think will really help. I'm getting ready to revamp my training program to a 3 day split where I will only weight train Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. I'll just do cardio on Sunday, Tuesday, & Thursday. This way, I'm not doing so much in one day. I really think my body is trying to tell me I've been doing too much. I had my alarm set for 6 AM this morning and I didn't get up until 7:40 AM. I don't even remember hearing the alarm!

I'm glad I'm not the only one who can't seem to plan the menu more than a day ahead. But hey, a day ahead is pretty good!

You're right! I do deserve that facial now!

[Ms. Lucy]

Well you've got my rountine down now! I do Mon-Wed-Fri weights (upper,lower, upper) and cardio Tues-Thurs-Sat too! It a good way to start so you don't get burnt out! You can always change it later. I'm sticking to this for 12 weeks to see what happens and then switch some stuff around.

And you're good to listen to your body. If I'm falling alseep at 7:30pm, I'm NOT GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP! Same with workouts. SOmetimes I have so much energy after a 1/2 hour lower body routine I'll tack on some cardio. Other days it takes all I've got so that's all I do! IN my journal I also document how I feel before and after, which in the long run is very helpful. I've noticed that many times I'm tired and then halfway through the workout I've got a ton of energy!!! I think it also helps to see if you're giving yourself the right foods too! --ooh, and speaking of tofu earlier...I think I'm going to have to make some for dinner now! lol

So keep up with the good work! We'll get there!!!

Lucy

[Teriliel]

Overslept this morning. Decided to take the day off cardio. My body obviously wants more rest than I'm giving it. Completely revamping my fitness program. I'm definitely moving to a 3-day split routine. Monday - chest/triceps/forearms Wednesday - back/biceps Friday - legs/shoulders. I pulled it from another area of the boards. Sundays and Thursdays will be cardio and abs. Tuesdays will be cardio. Saturday will be my day of rest. All of my workouts are going to be done mid morning. Probably about an hour or so after breakfast. This is one reason I chose a 3-day split. I wanted at least 3 days of cardio and 1 day rest...

Here's how today looks:

7:40 AM - Oatmeal pancakes w/ 2 tsp. natty peanut butter and 1/4 c. sugar free low cal syrup
6 metamucil capsules

10:00 AM - 1 scoop whey protein
1 c. navel orange sections
4 flax, fish, & borage oil softgels

1:00 PM - 100 grams salmon w/ 2 tbsp. peach mango salsa
1/4 c. (dry) couscous
2 c. mixed lettuce w/ 1 tbsp. low fat balsamic vinaigrette dressing

3:30 PM - 4 oz. chicken breast
1/2 c. broccoli
1/2 c. cauliflower
1/2 c. cottage cheese
4 flax, fish, & borage oil softgels

5:00 PM - weight training - legs - 30 mins.

5:30 PM - 8 oz. skim milk w/ 1 scoop whey protein, 1/2 frozen banana, & 5 grams creatine

6:15 PM - 4 oz. turkey breast
3.5 oz. baked sweet potato
100 grams carrot
15 grams almonds

8:45 PM - 1/2 c. cottage cheese
1/2 c. sliced cucumber w/ peel
4 flax, fish, & borage oil softgels

Total Cals: 1863
Fat: 19.32%
Carbs: 39.40%
Protein: 41.87%

[Teriliel]

Well, the hubby and I slept in just a bit this morning. So I didn't get up until around 8:00 AM. A little late start again.... Oh well.

8:30 AM - Oatmeal pancakes w/ 2 tsp. natty peanut butter & 1/4 c. sugar free low cal. syrup
6 Metamucil capsules

11:00 AM - 1 scoop whey protein w/ 8 oz. water
1/2 medium apple

1:30 PM - 4 oz. tilapia
2 tbsp. all natural salsa
1/4 c. (dry) brown rice
15 grams walnuts
2 c. mixed lettuce
1 tbsp. low fat balsamic vinaigrette dressing

4:00 PM - 4 oz. chicken breast
1/4 c. (dry) brown rice
1/2 c. fat free cottage cheese
1/2 medium apple

6:30 PM - 4 oz. turkey breast
1 c. green beans (steamed)
2 medium branches celery
15 grams almonds

8:30 PM - 1/2 c. fat free cottage cheese
4 oz. chicken breast
4 flax, fish, & borage oil softgels
1/2 c. cucumber slices w/ peel

Total cals: 1804.5
Fat: 20.70%
Carbs: 38.24%
Protein: 41.84%

[Emma-Leigh]

I have been following your journal and I just can't stay silent for much longer - this is absolutely amazing!!

Your diet looks so good - you balance it really well and your meals are all excellent! You are getting excellent sources of low GI carbs, lots of quality protein and making sure you get your healthy EFAs!

Congratulations and good luck - I am looking forward to seeing your results!

[Teriliel]

Emma-Leigh - Thank you for the positive feedback! I appreciate it very much!

[Teriliel]

7:30 AM - 3/4 c. Egg Beaters scrambled
1/2 c. (dry) oatmeal w/ 2 tsp. natty peanut butter & 2 packets Splenda
6 Metamucil capsules

9:00 AM - 40 minutes cardio followed by 15 minutes ab work

10:00 AM - 1 scoop whey protein w/ 1/2 frozen banana, 8 oz. skim milk, & 5 grams creatine

12:30 PM - 4 oz. chicken breast
5.5 oz. baked russet potato
2 c. mixed lettuce
1 tbsp. low fat balsamic vinaigrette dressing
15 grams almonds

4:00 PM - 4 oz. tilapia
1/4 c. (dry) brown rice
1/2 c. cucumber slices w/ peel
1/2 c. fat free cottage cheese
4 flax, fish, & borage oil softgels

7:00 PM - 4 oz. chicken breast
1/2 c. fresh broccoli
1/2 c. fresh cauliflower
100 grams carrot
15 grams almonds

8:30 PM - 1/2 c. fat free cottage cheese
1/2 c. cucumber slices w/ peel

Total cals: 1698.5
Fat: 20.93%
Carbs: 38.15%
Protein: 40.57%

[Teriliel]

6:30 AM - Oatmeal Pancakes
1/4 c. sugar free low cal syrup
10 grams walnuts, chopped
6 Metamucil capsules

8:00 AM - chest/triceps/forearms training - 35 minutes

9:00 AM - 1 scoop whey protein w/ 8 oz. skim milk, 1/2 frozen banana, & 5 grams creatine
4 flax, fish, & borage oil softgels

11:30 AM - 100 grams salmon
2 tbsp. peach mango salsa
1/4 c. (dry) brown rice
1/2 c. cucumber slices w/ peel

2:00 PM - 4 oz. chicken breast
3.5 oz. baked sweet potato
10 grams almonds
2 medium branches celery
1/2 medium apple

4:30 PM - 4 oz. chicken breast
1 c. fresh green beans (steamed)
2 c. mixed lettuce
1 tbsp. low fat balsamic vinaigrette

7:00 PM - 1 patty (2 oz.) "Best Turkey Sausage"
1/2 c. fat free cottage cheese
1/2 c. broccoli (steamed)
1/2 c. cauliflower (steamed)
1 flax, fish, & borage oil softgel

Total cals: 1703.5
Fat: 19.81%
Carbs: 41.33%
Protein: 40.39%

Boy! Having breakfast when I first wake up is great! I don't end up eating so late. I was feeling kind of funny eating just an hour and a half before bed...

If anyone is interested in a good homemade turkey sausage, let me know and I'll post the recipe for the "Best Turkey Sausage". It's pretty darn tasty and easy to throw together!

I'm really looking forward to tomorrow! I decided to talk to the hubby about my going to the salon & spa & he is alright with it. So I called tonight to make an appointment and they can get me in tomorrow! I'm going to get a nice facial, hydrating manicure (this winter is killing my hands!!!!!), and a new cut and color. I can't wait!

[Ms. Lucy]

Good for your Teriliel!

First, PLEASE post the turkey sausage recipe. That sounds deliscious (I'll have to share my turkey/zucchini meatloaf).

Second--it looks like you're doing a great job! And I think it is wonderful that you're going to treat yourself to the spa! You deserve it! I'm actually scheduling my appointment for a few weeks out. My hubby and I are going to the Caymans, so I want to leave and come back, tan, with white teeth (found good deal on teeth whitening--used to smoke--yuck!!!) but I also want a new cut and color!I think it is so great to do things like that for yourself!

Keep up the good work!

Lucy

[Teriliel]

Ms. Lucy - I'll post the turkey sausage recipe later on today. I'll put it in the nutrition section.

Going to the Caymans sounds like fun! I hope you have a great time!

[Teriliel]

Today has been a whirlwind for me... Yeesh!

Here's how my food & exercise went:

6:15 AM - 1/2 c. (dry) oatmeal w/ 1 scoop vanilla whey & 25 grams blueberries
4 flax, fish, & borage oil softgels
6 Metamucil capsules

8:10 AM - Cardio - 45 minutes playing Dance Dance Revolution on the PS2 in workout mode

9:00 AM - 1 scoop whey protein w/ 8 oz. milk, 1/2 frozen banana, & 5 grams creatine

11:30 AM - Grilled Chicken Sandwhich from Wendy's - no mayo or anything other than tomato & lettuce
4 oz. fruit cup from Wendy's (Fresh Honeydew & Cantaloupe)

3:30 PM - Small Chili from Wendy's

5:30 PM - 1.5 oz. Oneway bar

6:30 PM - 4 oz. chicken breast
1 c. cauliflower (raw)
4.25 oz. apple
1 c. navel orange sections

8:30 PM - 1/2 c. scrambled Egg Beaters
1/2 c. fat free cottage cheese
4 flax, fish, & borage oil softgels

Total cals: 1720.5
Fat: 18.83%
Carbs: 43.24%
Protein: 38.42%

Not my very best as far as nutrition, but I made it work. I think I made some pretty good choices considering not having packed stuff to take with me to the salon. I will make sure to do that the next time I do anything that takes as long as this did. I was at the salon from 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM. I enjoyed myself very much!

[Ms. Lucy]

A whole 1/2 day at the spa? Very nice chica! If you don't mind saying (or pm me) where in Ohio are you? --and what salon did you go to. Up in Cleveland we've got Marios and on the west side a place called Annabella Style which is close to me. I'm not a fan of Marios (the one I went to anways). Though Annabellas seemed reasonable. In fact, I was just checking their website out yesturday--looking at 1/2 day packages. They start at only 170 or so. Not too bad!

Anywho, yesturday didn't look too bad for you. You're cal range was good. Wendy's isn't the best, but you didn't eat ckn nuggets and fries right! Personally I love the small chili. You just have to watch the sodium content which is kinda high. Plus it's processed, you could probably question the meat and beans--but hey, as far as fast food goes, it's close to the best choice you've got. It may even be better than some "nutrition bars" packed with high fructose corn syrup (I'm cutting down on those [ugh--and did you see that Snickers now has a nutrition bar-PLEASE!])

Well, you're looking good. Keep up the good work! and happy, happy spa day--glad you enjoyed yourself!

Lucy

[Teriliel]

I live out in the boonies... we're pretty much right between Marysville and Bellefontaine. So, I went to Columbus for my spa day. I don't know if you have them in Cleveland, but the salon I went to is called Kenneth's Design Group. It's a little pricey, but the ladies working there are very nice. The gal who does my hair has been doing it on and off for the last 3 or 4 years. I always end up going back to her even if I try to see about a less expensive hair cut. She just does a great job. I started going to her because we used to live in Hilliard which is a suburb of Columbus a couple of years ago.

Yeah, I'm feeling good about the choices I made yesterday. The fact that I stayed in my calorie range is great! Thank you for the encouragement!

As far as the nutrition bars, I try to limit those to about once a week. I just like to have them occasionally to fill the chocolate void. Recovering chocoholic!

[Teriliel]

Got a late start this morning. My hubby has the week off this week and we just couldn't resist sleeping in this morning. It was nice!

8:30 AM - 4 egg whites w/ 1 whole egg
1/2 c. oatmeal w/ 10 grams chopped walnuts, 1 tsp. Sugar Twin brown sugar replacement, & 2 tsp. sugar free low cal syrup (MMMMMMMMM)
6 Metamucil capsules

10:15 AM - Back & biceps - 35 minutes

11:00 AM - 1 scoop whey protein w/ 8 oz. skim milk, 1/2 frozen banana, & 5 grams creatine

1:00 PM - 100 grams salmon w/ 2 tbsp. peach mango salsa
3.5 oz. baked sweet potato
2 c. mixed lettuce w/ 1 tbsp. low fat dressing

3:00 PM - 4 oz. chicken breast
1/4 c. (dry) brown rice
1/2 c. raw broccoli
1/2 c. raw cauliflower

5:30 PM - 4 oz. chicken breast
1/2 c. fat free cottage cheese
1 c. sugar snap peas (lightly steamed)
15 grams almonds

7:30 PM - 1/2 c. fat free cottage cheese
100 grams carrot
4 flax, fish, & borage oil softgels

Total cals: 1731.5
Fat: 21.05%
Carbs: 39.04%
Protein: 39.33%

My step-daughter came over tonight and we boogied on Dance Dance Revolution for about a half hour, so I got a little cardio in today too. That is SO much fun!

[Aurora]

That video game is so addicting. I had a summer job one year where we would take lunch at the local mall, I swear I spent 50 bucks a week on that damn game.

[Teriliel]

LOL! I bet! I'm glad we don't have to go to an arcade to play it!

[Teriliel]

8:30 AM - 2 patties Best Turkey Sausage
1/2 c. (dry) oatmeal
1 tsp. Sugar Twin brown sugar replacement
2 tsp. sugar free low calorie syrup
6 Metamucil capsules

10:15 AM - 40 minutes on the treadmill followed by 15 minutes of ab work

11:30 AM - 1 scoop whey protein w/ 8 oz. skim milk, 1/2 frozen banana, & 5 grams creatine
1 c. navel orange sections
4 flax, fish, & borage oil softgels

1:30 PM - 3.25 oz. tilapia
1/4 c. (dry) brown rice
2 c. mixed lettuce w/ 1 tbsp. light balsamic vinaigrette dressing

3:30 PM - 4 oz. chicken breast
3.5 oz. baked sweet potato
1 c. sugar snap peas (raw)
4 flax, fish, & borage oil softgels

6:30 PM - 4 oz. chicken breast
1/2 c. fat free cottage cheese
1/2 c. broccoli (raw)
1/2 c. cauliflower (raw)
15 grams almonds

8:45 PM - 1/2 c. fat free cottage cheese
1/2 c. cucumber slices w/ peel
4 flax, fish, & borage oil softgels

Total cals: 1695
Fat: 19.65%
Carbs: 40.71%
Protein: 38.94%

I had another good day today. I'm progressing on my cardio well. I'm bumping my speed up every week or two and today was the day for another bump up. I don't really plan them. I just kind of know when I'm ready. It feels really good when I'm able to handle those increases in intensity! I still have a little way to go before I'm ready to throw running into the mix, but hopefully soon I can start doing a minute or so of jogging every 5 minutes to start conditioning myself for it.

I made a mistake when I went grocery shopping today. I thought I would treat my husband to one of his favorite foods which he doesn't happen to get very often. The Grands Cinnamon Rolls. Of course, he decided to make them tonight. I resisted. It was a bit tough with the smell of them all through the house, but I resisted. *patting myself on the back heartily*