Sweated More Today!

Still feeling weak. Cold, Allergies? Did 1 hour on the treadmill today. Stopped every 10 minutes for water and stretch. I have never really sweated until after my workouts. But, everytime I stopped, I noticed my body would start sweating. Then I would stop sweating when I got back on the treadmill. Really strange, but by then time I was done, I really sweated alot! My hair was wet!!! Does this mean I burned more calories today?
I just couldn't eat very much today! Not hungry, Not feeling well!

Breakfast- Pumpkin Protein Crepe for 196 calories.
Morning Snack- Chocolate Malt Protein Shake for 110 calories.
Lunch- Turkey cheese tortilla wrap for 315 calories.
Afternoon Snack- nothing
Dinner- 2 BBQ Chicken tortilla pizzas for 359 calories.
Evening Snack- nothing
For a Grand Total of 980 calories.

Twice a Day Workouts!

Feeling a little weak this morning. I did Jillian Michael's workout this morning and 45 minutes and the Elliptical. Decided to up my work outs to twice a day.

Breakfast- 1 cup egg whites, 4 turkey bacon, 1 tablespoon Almond butter for 350 calories.
Morning Snack- Chocolate Malt Protein Shake for 110 calories.
Lunch- Almond butter chicken, 1 cup mixed veggies for 229 calories.
Afternoon Snack- Banana Cream Protein Crepe for 178 calories.
Dinner- Salmon Cakes and 1 cup mixed veggies for 305 calories.
Evening Snack- Chocolate Malt Protein Shake, chocolate crunch rice cake for 170 calories.
For a Grand Total of 1340 calories.

Zumba Time!

I did Jillian Michael's workout this morning.
My daughter suggested a Zumba Class tonight! I heard they can burn up to 1000 calories in an hour. But, who could go an hour? So, I gave it a try! Boy, talk about fast on your feet, I couldn't even think about arm movements, I was to busy looking at everyone's feet movements and trying to keep up. I was so exhausted after 30 minutes, but I kept trying to keep up and finally it was over! I made the whole hour!
Will I do it again? Probably, since they didn't even laugh at the funny old lady in the back row trying to keep up with everyone.

Breakfast- 2 cottage cheese pancakes, 2 slices turkey bacon and 1/2 cup egg whites for 293 calories.
Morning Snack- Peanut Butter and Jelly shake for 178 calories.
Lunch- Lemon Almond Chicken, 1/2 cup broccoli and a boiled egg for 197 calories.
Afternoon Snack- Turkey burger, 2 boiled eggs, mayo for 400 calories.
Dinner- Chicken Pumpkin wontons, 1 cup spinach for 185 calories.
Evening Snack- Chocolate Malt Protein Shake for 110 calories.
For a Grand Total of 1363 calories.

Outside 5K Trial Run (Walk)

For my Cardio day,I went outside to see how well I can handle a 5K walk/run. I started running and after only 1 block my legs felt like jelly. So, I realized if I was going to finish the 5K, I was going to have to walk it. I started swinging my arms to keep up a fast pace. I'm moving along, all proud of myself for going fast, and this guys comes toward me going in the opposite direction on the trail. He passes me and in about 5 minutes later he passes me again going in the same direction. I looked at his pace. He didn't look like he was going at a fast pace at all! But, he past me with ease! I guess just because I was working hard at it and breathing hard, it doesn't mean I'm going fast!
Well, I still finish!
Today was my grandson Corbin's 1st birthday. We got Applebee steak and garlic shrimp dinner's and took them to Chick-filet. Yummy!

Breakfast-2 cottage cheese pancakes, 1/2 cup egg whites and 2 slices turkey bacon for 293 calories.
Morning Snack- Peanut Butter Protein Shake for 108 calories.
Lunch- turkey Burger with mushrooms, 2 boiled eggs for 315 calories.
Afternoon Snack- nothing
Dinner- Applebee's 7 oz steak with garlic shrimp for 500 calories.
Evening Snack- Peanut Butter Shake for 108 calories.
For a Grand Total of 1324 calories.

Back to Daughter's Boot Camp

I did Jillian Michael's workout, finished all the paperwork, now back to Nisha's for more training.

Breakfast- 1/4 cup egg whites and 3 slices Turkey bacon for 172 calories.
Morning Snack- Peanut Butter shake and 2 boiled eggs for 238 calories.
Lunch- Lemon Caper Chicken, spinach with dijon mustard dressing, broccoli for 127 calories.
Afternoon Snack- 1 boiled egg for 70 calories.
Dinner- Plum Chicken with veggies and lemon almond chicken for 319 calories.
Evening Snack- Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake, 2 boiled eggs and a chocolate PB lava Protein brownie for 460 calories.
For a Grand Total of 1386 colries.

Back Home for a few days

Drove family back to Idaho. On my own with my meals and exercise. Did Jillian Michaels workout. Worked on a lot of paperwork that was piling up since I've been gone. Took Meryl to the movies.

Breakfast- 1/4 cup egg whites and 2 slices turkey bacon for 137 calories.
Morning Snack- Peanut Butter Protein Shake and 2 boiled eggs for 238 calories.
Lunch- Turkey chili for 218 calories.
Afternoon Snack- Banana Cream Crepe for 196 calories.
Dinner- Shrimp Tacos for 310 calories.
Evening Snack- Peanut butter shake, 1/2 cup cottage cheese and 1 boiled egg for 253 calories.
For a grand total of 1352 calories.

Easter - No Candy!

Easter Morning - Grandkids got large baskets full of candy and teenage daughter got her basket. This year I didn't get my husband or I baskets. I was surprised I didn't have one bit of interest in all the candy. Kids shared with Grandpa!

Breakfast- Strawberry French Toast (One of my favorites!)for 237 calories.
Morning Snack- nothing
Lunch- Lemon Almond Chicken, Asparagus and mixed veggies for 248 calories.
Afternoon Snack- 1/2 breaded chicken breast and 2 boiled eggs for 206 calories.
Dinner- Caesar's Chicken Salad for 230 calories.
Evening Snack- Peanut Butter Protein shake, Banana Cream Crepe, 1/2 cup cottage cheese and 1 boiled egg for 429 calories.
For a Grand Total of 1350 calories.

Easter Egg Hunt With Grandkids

I did my Jillian Micheal workout this morning. Then we went to Thanksgiving Point for the Easter Egg Hunt. So many people pushing and shoving, the grandkids got scared and only got a total of 2 eggs. The lines for the rides were blocks long, so we left and found our vehicle sandwiched in between two other cars!

Breakfast- 1/4 cup egg whites and 2 slices turkey bacon for 137 calories.
Morning Snack- nothing
Lunch- Panda Express Broccoli Beef with mixed veggies for 165 calories.
Afternoon Snack- Pumpkin chili, Breaded Chicken Breast for 372 calories.
Dinner- Tilapia Fish with Black Bean Salsa for 169 calories.
Evening Snack- Peanut Butter Cookie Shake for 140 calories.
For a Grand Total of 983 calories. Oops! Sometimes it's hard to tell you not eating enough until the days over!

Family Approved Meals!

I made several recipes for my husband and daughter to show them what I've been eating. Protein shakes and protein oatmeal were a big hit! It still amazes me how much food I eat and still stay under my calorie goal.
I did Jillian Michael's workout for 578 calories burned.
Brakfast- 2 turkey bacon, 1/2 cup scrambled egg whites for 137 calories.
Morning Snack- Cinnamon Roll Protein Shack for 143 calories.
Lunch- Turkey chili for 218 calories.
Afternnon Snack- 2 hard boiled eggs, 2 pouches tuna, 1 celery stalk for 408 calories.
Dinner- Breaded Chicken, Sweet potato fries, spinach for 210 calories.
Evening Snack- Peanut Butter Cookie Protein Shack, cottage cheese for 300 calories.
For a grand total of 1416 calories.

Road Trip!

Driving home to pick up my husband and daughter to spend the Easter weekend with me. I packed my food, so I won't messed up and cave in to fast food.
I did Jillian Michaels workouts for 578 calories burned.
Breakfast- 2 turkey bacons with scramble egg whites and brocolli for 115 calories.
Morning Snack- Chocolate Malt protein shake and a chocolate crunch rice cake for 170 calories.
Lunch- Grilled Chicken Breast and 2 cups spinach for 112 calories.
Afternoon Snack- pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and almonds for 472 calories.
Dinner- Pulled chicken pork, pumpkin chili, 2 cups spinach, 1/2 cup broccoli for 424 calories.
Evening snack- Chocolate Malt protein for 110 calories.
For a grand total of 1403 calories.

I need to eat more!

Calories too low, I need to work on eating more!(Never thought I'd hear myself say that!)
Lost another pound! Did 30 minutes on the treadmill. Feet started to hurt, so couldn't do more. :( I started to lower my carbs today, another :( I messed up in lowering my calories too. I'll work on that tomorrow!
For Breakfast, I had scrambled egg whites and veggies for 115 calories.
For Morning snack, I had a Baked chocolate drizzled macaroon oatmeal for 216 calories.
For lunch, I had double bbq pulled chicken and spinach for 321 calories.
For Dinner, I had 2 Turkey burgers with Lemon pepper mushrooms for 360 calories.
For Evening snack, I had a chocolate malt casein protein shake for 110 calories.
For a grand total of 1122 calories.

Feet feeling better!

I did Jillian Michaels workout for 70 minutes for 578 calories , but I had to modify the cardio sections to boxing moves as to not overwork my sore feet.
Later, I did 30 minutes on the Elliptical for 281 calories.
For Breakfast, I had scrambled egg whites and turkey bacon for 95 calories.
For morning snack, I had baked rocky road oatmeal for 290 calories and a Peanut Butter Cookie Protein Shake for 230 calories.
For lunch, I had Mole pork Chop and Spinach for 179 calories.
For afternoon snack, I had a White Chocolate Berry Protein shake for 215 calories.
For Dinner, I had Lemon Almond Chicken with broccoli for 168 calories.
For a grand total of 1177 calories.

Tips fopr Today:
To help watch your sodium, Hains Featherweight has sodium free baking powder

Blisters!

Ok, I over did it! I did my Jillian Michaels circuit workout for 70 minutes and then I decided to push myself and do 70 minutes on the treadmill. At about 30 minutes my feet were getting numb but I kept on going and pushed myself to finish! Note to self: When feet are getting numb, take a break to prevent blisters! I could hardly walk the rest of the day!
For breakfast, I had scrambled egg whites and veggies for 122 calories.
For morning snack, I had Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake for 177 calories and a baked snickerdoodle oatmeal for 233 calories.
For lunch, I had Pumpkin Chili for 239 calories.
For afternoon snack, I had a Berry Cheesecake Protein Crepe for 196 calories.
For Dinner, I had a pulled BBQ Chicken Wrap with spinach for 185 calories.
For Evening Snack, I had 2 Protein Brownies for 162 calories.
For a grand total of 1314 calories.
Early to bed, My feet are killing me!

Tips for Today:
Use www.netrition.com for hard to find dietary supplies.

1st Week's Progress

1st Week Progress: 7 Lbs lost and 8 3/4 inches lost! I feel a lot stronger than I did last week. I've continued lowering my insulin all week because my blood sugar is too low. Yeah! On my day off today, I've been watching The Biggest Loser on hulu. They are all amazing! I think I need to step it up a bit and push myself a little more.
Nisha made some awesome Baked Strawberry Stuffed French Toast for breakfast, only 237 calories!
For Morning snack, I had 2 Turkey Meatloaf Muffins for 301 calories.
For Lunch, I had Baked Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal for 243 calories.
For Dinner, I had Grilled T bone Steak with a baked Sweet Potato and Spinach for 361 calories.
For Evening snack, I had a Chocolate Malt Casein Protein Shake for 120 calories and 2 choocolate crunch rice cakes for 120 calories.
For a grand total of 1384 calories.

Tips for Today:
Use salt free cottage cheese brands to lower daily sodium intake like Lucerne, Hood and Friendship.

Push Yourself!

Nisha said she wants me to enter a 5k! On the treadmill, I went from walking 10 minutes last week to 30 minutes this week. But I can't RUN more than 1 minute on the treadmill! She said I just had to finish. Is crawling considered finishing? So, She said I had to push myself to do 1 hour on the treadmill. I pushed and I pushed. Can you believe it... I went 1 hour and 5 minutes! 3 times, I ran 2 minutes straight and 3 times, I ran 1 minute straight. I've come a long way from walking 10 minutes! Maybe, just maybe I can progress to running the whole way!
This morning, I had Egg Whites, Turkey Bacon for 65 calories and 2 Cottage Cheese Pancakes for 163 calories.
For mornig snack, I had Blueberry Cheesecake Shake for 133 calories and Baked Eggnog Oatmeal for 238 calories.
For lunch, I had Asian Chicken Wraps for 190 calories.
For afternoon snack, I had Turkey Meatloaf Muffins for 301 calories.
For Dinner, I had Mole Porkchops and Spinach Salad for 174 calories.
For Evening snack, I had a Chocolate Malt Casein Protein Shake for 150 calories.

Tips for Today:
Use The Biggest Loser Trainer, Jillian Michaels online workouts at www.jillianmichaels.com for great workouts and support for only $4.00 a week.

Circuit Training

Lost another 1.5 lbs!
For breakfast, Nisha said I needed more calories and carbs before my workout, so I had scrambled egg white, turkey bacon for 68 calories and 2 cottage cheese pancakes with blueberry jam and syrup for 163 calories. Yumm! Can't agrue with more food!
I did Jillian Micheals workout phase 1 and completed all 5 circuits for 578 calories burned.
For morning snack, I had a Cinnamon Roll Protien Shake for 177 calories and a Baked Strawberry Cheesecake Oatmeal for 218 calories.
For Lunch, I had Chicken soup for 159 calories.
For Afternoon snack, I had a Chocolate Berry Protein Crepe for 229 calories.
For Dinner, I had an Asian Chicken Lettuce Wrap for 190 calories.
For Evening snack, I had a Chocolate Malt Casein Protein Shake for 150 calories and a Chocolate Rice Cake with Chocolate peanut butter spread for 75 calories.
For a grand total of 1429 calories.

Tips for Today:
Working out on an empty stomach has proven to be wrong! Eat a high protein, medium carb, low calorie breakfast 30 minutes to an hour before you work out, so your body has something to rebuild with.

Insulin lowered!

My blood sugar levels have been amazing! I have adjusted my long acting insulin from 30 units a day to 18 units and my regular acting insulin from 8 units 3 times a day to 3 units 6 times a day. I have high hopes of getting off all my meds through losing weight and massive exercise. Although my Doctor told me I have a disease that I can't change, I believe it's because of lifestyle and I can change that. I have a lot of faith in God and the amazing human body he has designed to overcome this. I just have to do the work!
For breakfast, I had Scrambles egg whites with broccoli, bell peppers,mushrooms and onions for 122 calories.
I did Jillian Michael's phase 1 workout and completed the whole 5 circuits!!!
It gave me 578 calories burned!
Plus later on I did more cardio on the eliptical for 30 minutes for 281 calories.
For morning snack, I had a Peanut Butter and Jelly shake for 178 calories.
and a Baked Snickerdoodle Oatmeal for 233 calories.
For Lunch, I had a Chicken Spinach Wrap for 248 calories.
For afternoon snack, I had a pistachio blueberry protein crepe for 154 calories.
For Dinner, I had Pumpkin Chili for 239 calories.
For evening snack, I had a Chocolate Malt casein protein shake for 150 calories.
For a grand total of 1324 calories.

Tips for Today:
Use Walden Farms for no calorie, no fat, no carb, no gluten flavoring and sweeteners.

Wednesday Cardio

Last night, everytime I tossed and turned, I felt my new formed sore muscles under my layers of fat. My mind in a deep sleep said, "What's this?", "Oh, Muscles!" and it flexed them. I tossed and flexed all night. It felt like I exercised all night! When I told Nisha, she gave me that look, and said I still had to exercise today! Gosh!!!
For breakfast, I had 2 Cottage Cheese Pancakes and egg whites and turkey bacon for 231 calories.
Then I did 15 minutes on the elliptical for 133 calories and 15 minutes on the treadmil for 76 calories. I past monday's cardio speed on the elliptical and jogging 3.5 for 1 minutes instead of 30 seconds on the treadmill. Every little accomplishment helps!
For Morning Snack, I had Baked Somoa Cookie Oatmeal for 221 calories.
For Lunch, I had a Turkey Meatloaf Spinach Wrap for 239 calories.
For Afternoon Snack, I had a Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Crepe for 154 calories.
For Dinner, I had a Blackened Salmon Sandwich for 291 calories.
For Evening Snack, I had a Cinnamon Roll Casein Protein Shake for 115 calories.
For a grand total of 1361 calories.
Tips for Today:
Use coconut milk & almond milk for healthy lower calorie alternatives.

Tuesday Workout

Lost another pound today! That's 4.5 lbs so far!
Woke up about 4 am when I rolled over and my shoulders and arms hurt. My muscles were literally coming out from years of hibernation. I felt muscles where I never knew I had muscles!
This morning I had an egg white and turkey bacon muffin for 202 calories. Then I did Jillian Michael's workout for an hour going to the 1st round of circuit 4. It's pretty sad when I try to do jumping jacks and half way through I can jump out, but I can't jump back in. They were easy when I did these in school. It really shows how old and weak I have become. But, I am inspired by Nisha. She has a 6 pack!!!
Also I watched a video about a 74 year old bodybuilder named Ernestine Shephard:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/07/13/ernestine-shepard-74-year_n_644607.html
She is awesome!
For my morning snack, I had a Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake for 115 calories and a bowl of Baked Almond Joy Oatmeal for 267 calories.
For Lunch, I had Coconut Chicken Soup for 199 calories.
For my afternoon snack, I had 2 bowls of chicken soup for 319 calories.
For Dinner, I had 2 Shrimp Tacos for 378 calories.
And for evening snack, I had a Cinnamon Roll Casien Protein Shake for 182 calories.
For a grand total of 1671 calories today.
Tips for Today:
Add fat free cottage cheese and/or fat free egg whites to increase your protein intake and balance the carbohydrates in a recipe.

Monday - Major workout!

1 lb lost today!
This morning, I had a bowl of Cheerios with Coconut Milk and scrambled egg whites for 192 calories.
Then I did a big workout. Jillian Michael style. It took me an hour and 10 minutes to go through 3 circuits! Oh how out of shape I am! But, Nisha encouraged me to make it through and let me skip the last 2 circuits to ease into it. (And she didn't even yell at me like Jillian would have!)I am a little sore already, I hope I'm not too sore to work out tomorrow!
For morning snack, I had a Blueberry Cheesecake Protein Shake for 133 and a to die for Baked Somoa Cookie Oatmeal for 221 calories. Worth the workout!
For Lunch, I had 2 Turkey Meatloaf Muffins and spinach for 321 calories.
For afternoon snack, I had Chicken Soup for 159 calories.
For Dinner, I had Turkey Chili for 218 calories.
And for evening snack, I had 2 Cottage Cheese Pancakes and a Vanilla Casein Protein Shake.
A grand total of 1540 calories and a full stomach all day!
Tips for Today:
Drink a protein shake within 15 minutes after your workout to supply the needed protein uptake your body needs after a workout.

Sunday - No Exercise Day!

I lost 2.5 lbs! Yeah! I was really expecting to be sore this morning, but surprisingly I wasn't! I'm usually sore for 4 days after my little workout. I'm thinking that maybe the high protein in my diet and eating 6 times a day maybe the key. It will be interesting to see what happens in the next few days. I got a day off from exercise because it's Sunday.
For Breakfast, I had an egg white, turkey bacon muffin, Cottage Cheese and 3 almonds for 306 calories.
For Morning snack, I had 2 string cheese and 6 almonds for 168 calories.
For Lunch, I had Coconut Chicken Soup for 199 calories.
For Afternoon snack, I had 2 Cottage Cheese pancakes for 163 calories.
For Dinner, I had 2 servings Chicken Soup for 318 calories.
For Evening snack, I had Peanut Brittle Crepe and a Vanilla Casein Protein Shake for 287 calories.
For a grand total of 1441 calories total for the day!
Nisha said I'm still a little short on my calories and asked if I wanted to eat some more before bed. Seriously! I just couldn't. Yes, That's right, I turned down food!
Tips for Today:
Use www.myfitnesspal.com for a free online program to chart and calculate your meals.

Starting Out! - Biggest Loser Style!

My daughter Nisha has tried to get me to apply to the Biggest Loser Show. I'm not afraid about showing the world my fatty, sweaty body. After giving birth to 7 kids, I have no pride left. But, the thing that really scares me is Jillian! She really scares me!!! I'm not used to adults yelling at me! I'd be the only one on the history of The Biggest Loser show to seriously hide from her!
Before I went to Nisha's, I have to admit I caved into my husband's suggestion of eating out Thursday night at the new Chuck-a-rama. He said it would be along time before I ate real food again! I have to admit, I enjoyed every bite!
Saturday was my first day of my journey. I learned a lot! Nisha used some online web sites to calculate my BMI, BMR and nutritional needs. Nisha has perfected her meals to be lots of volume for little calories. Seriously, I thought I was cheating all day. And I had a hard time reaching my calorie goals for the day. I was so stuffed!
This morning, I started out with scrambled egg whites with Broccoli, mushrooms, onions and bell peppers. Very filling, yummy and only 122 calories! I will defiantly keep this on my favorite list.
Then, I exercised on the elliptical. I was never able to go more than 10 minutes before, but Nisha scheduled me with intervals to make it easier and less boring. I can't believe I went a whole 30 minutes!
Then, I had my morning snack of Baked Blueberry Cheesecake Oatmeal. Usually oatmeal is too high in carbs for me, but Nisha puts in egg whites and cottage cheese to increase the protein. Wow, it gives it almost a custard fluffy taste. I could eat this all day!!! And it's only 204 calories. And I had a Raspberry Cheesecake Shake at 120 calories.
For Lunch, I had two small portions of leftover soup, Pumpkin chili and Taco Soup. Both were very good and filling and only came to 228 calories total.
For my afternoon snack, I had Delicious Cottage Cheese Pancakes with raspberry jam and walden farms no calorie pancake syrup. Oh yeah! This goes on my favorite list! Two pancakes, only 176 calories!
For Dinner, I had Coconut Chicken Soup, only 199 calories.
For evening snack, I had a Peanut Brittle Crepe, 213 calories, cottage cheese & almonds, 76 calories and a chocolate rice cake with chocolate PB2 spread, 83 calories.
Yes, you read that right! I ate 6 times! I sure was stuffed by the end of the day and yet I only had 1421 calories total for the day!
I called my husband up and told him...I'm eating good!
Tips for today - To start your journey use online calculators like these:
http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/harris-benedict-equation/calorie-intake-to-lose-weight.php
to figure out your BMI (Body Mass Index), BMR (Body Metabolic Rate), Body Fat Calculator and Waist to Hip Ratio Calculator.

What's your Why Weight Reason?

There's nothing like a heart attack and 2 stents put in your heart to show you how your life can be taken away from you in a few seconds! It forces you to think about things you don't want to think about. Everyone has a Why Weight reason. It's two fold actually, why are you putting on weight and why weight to take it off. Some just think, I'll do it later. And some like me, may not have a chance to make it to later.
With the help of my lovely daughter Nisha, I have moved in with her and started a journey to do some major lifestyle changes. She is a great example losing 50 lbs of pregnancy weight during the last year herself and has developed great tips to eat more and weight less.