Week 8, January 03-09

Updated Saturday, January 9, 2010

Ok, ok it was a busy day! I spent 12 hours moving today. Yes, 12 hours.  What a workout that was!

Breakfast:  Back to McDonald's for a McSkilet Burrito and a large Coke

Snack:  None

Lunch:  Deli sub and large Coke

Dinner:  Large tuna sub and Tea

Water:  64 ounces

Soda:  4

Upated Friday, January 8, 2010

I got an email form Denise Mann of Embodyment today reminding me to update my blog.  At first I thought--"jeez leave me alone!" then I realized how much everyone at Embodyment really cares about my success. Whle my move today seemed stressful, it was nice knowing that Denise and her team were actually thinking about me!

Morning Walk:  Nope, was moving to a new house today, and I did get in lots of exercise
Breakfast:  Yay! I skipped McDonalds in favor of three pancakes, syrup, and bacon
Snack:  Hot Chocolate with whipped cream
Lunch: Meatball sub with large Coke
Dinner:  Turkey breast, large salad, crackers, and an orange
Snack:  Apple and banana
Water:  100 ounces
Coke:  4

Updated Thursday, January 7, 2010

Ugh! Moving starts today and I am not prepared. I decided to take the day off to get ready and to pack and I still ended up on the phone for  a couple of hours.  This packing and moving really has me working hard though.  My thighs are killing me from Jesse's workout yesterday paired with today's move and ouch! I had to skipped the gym because of the move, but I think my moving workout is almost as painful as Auggie's strenght training!

Morning walk:  15 minutes, up stairs!

Breakfast:  McSkillet Burrito and large Coke.  My last one. I am off McDonald's!

Snack:  Veggie bag

Lunch:  Sweet Tomoatoes.  Salad and cornbread.  French dressing. I switched to ice tea today!

Dinner:  Chinese fried rice bowl from Pei Wei. Large Coke.

Snack:  Chocoalte pudding.
Water:  Not enough (less than 32 ounces)
Coke:  Too much, 5 12 oz servings.

What I would change:  Not stressing on move week and planning better.


Updated Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Life is good! My day started off with a stressful day in the office so I left work early to take some time for myself.  I was excited to be seeing Jesse today.  After two weeks away from my Wednesay workout due to the holidays I am back in full force! Jesse really had me working hard today doing some kickboxing cardio moves.  I enjoyed getting back into it.

Morning Walk:  Buzz! Missed it.
Breakfast:  McSkillet burrito and a large Coke.  I am so grateful I am moving this week and there is no McDonald's in my neighborhood. I am going to stock up on healthy breakfasts in my house.
Lunch:  Uh, oh, i am in trouble again.  All the stress at work caused me to skip lunch.
Dinner:  6 oz meatloaf, mashed potatoes, corn, two rolls and a large Coke.
Snack:  Blueberry pie a la mode.
Water:  64 ounces
Coke:  4 total

What I could have done differently:  Taking my lunch to work. i plan on doing that much more next week.  I also need to get that walk in, no matter what.


Updated January 5, 2010

I didn't pre-plan my meals for today as I am moving and won't have the means to store or prepare food at home for about a week. It is amazing how there is always something going on in life that I could let derail my eating goals.  Busy day at work, social gathering, moving, etc.  The best way for me to handle it is accept that there is no "normal" and be flexible.

Morning Walk:  Score! 15 minutes around my neighborhood.
Breakfast:  McDonald's McSkillet burrito with large Coke.  Multi-Vitamin.  Still out of fish oil.
Snack:  Veggie bag with celery, carrots, radishes.
Lunch:  Baked chicken (from Monday) with rice and broccoli.
Snack:  Apple and leftoover veggies.
Dinner:  8 oz Sirloin, baked potato with butter, salad with French Dressing and large Coke.
Water:   100 ounces.

Workout:  30 minutes with Auggie from Embodyment.  My back was hurting from the weekend so Auggie focused mainly on legs/arms.  I was feeling pretty good after and worked up a nice sweat.  I pushed myself a little more than normal.  I am ready for the new me!

Upated January 4, 2010

Acutal Food Journal for Monday, January 4, 2010

Morning Walk:  I did not complete my worning walk as scheduled due to an impromptu work appointment. Rescheduled for evening.
Breakfast:  I did the steel cut oats and banana but skipped the eggs.  I was out of fish oil so I need to pick some up.
Snack:  Skipped. Just too busy.
Lunch:  Decided to do Sweet Tomotoes salad buffet for lunch and got a blueberry muffin ilo cornbread.
Snack:  Small Wendy's chili as planned
Dinner:  6 oz Sirloin steak, plain baked potato, salad with French dressing
Water:  84 ounces
Drinks:  3-12 oz sodas
Evening Walk:  20 minutes

Updated January 3, 2010

Wow! I just finished week seven of my transformation.  With the holidays over I am more motivated than ever to reach my ideal body weight and transfomformation.

Today I met with Emobodyment's owner and nurse, Denise Mann, for my week seven check-in. The results are in! I lost five lbs of body fat and gained four lbs of muscle.  In order to facilitate greater weight loss, Denise suggested I begin posting my meal plan each day as well as my final day calorie and activity journal.  I think that is a great idea!

Menu for Monday, January 4, 2010 (Yes, 2010)

Morning Walk:  20 minutes
Breakfast:  Steel cut, organic Irish oats with banana and two raw organic eggs.  Multi-vitamin and tablespoon of fish oil.
Snack:  Veggie bag with carrots, radishes, and celery.
Lunch:  Chicken, brown rice, steamed brocolli, and big green salad with French dressing
Snack:  Small Wendy's chili
Dinner:  Sweet tomatoes salad with French dressing, cornbread muffin
Activity:  Acupuncture with Shannon Gomez

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