Day 50 - Halloween!

I cannot believe I have been doing this for 50 days so far!!!  In honor of Halloween, the link below has the "healthier" Halloween Candies.

Halloween Candy!

Happy Halloween!  

Here's to Princess Leia as our next Disney Princess!

Worked today and then went to the gym. I ran 7.1 miles! Woo Hoo! I have a 15k run on Sunday. Now I totally want to sleep.


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Day 47 - Mini Pumpkin Pies

Used a Jiffy Pie Crust (2)
Spray muffin tin
Cut 4" Round circles

Pie filling:
Whisk 3/4 Cup Sugar with 2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice and 1/2 tsp salt in small bowl. Set aside.

Beat 2 eggs in large bowl. Add 1 15oz can of pumpkin slowly. Add the sugar mixture until creamy. Stir 1 12oz can of evaporated milk into the mixture.

Pour mixture carefully in each crust.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Let cool.




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Day 46 Halloween Weekend

I ran 6 miles today pain free! I also woke up at 8:30 feeling great! Subway for lunch and some sort of healthy dinner.


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Day 45 - Finally Friday 10/26/12

My friend Christina told me about this blog.  

She has a lot of great information, but she is slightly annoying.

Annoying but Informative

Also went to the gym today on lunch.  I ran 3.1 miles.  My Super Feet inserts have been hurting me.  I may have to switch back to my regular inserts for my long run this weekend.  

Day 44 - Thursday

Rest day today.  When I rest or relax, I tend to slack.  I went to dinner at my brother's.  He made Ground Turkey Tacos.  It was great because I did not eat the shells.  I had ground turkey, lettuce, tomato, jalapeno, easy shredded cheese, black beans, and salsa.  It was great.  I made up for not using the taco shells by drinking more wine.  Ooops.

Day 43 Workout Wednesday

Day 43….  I feel like I am getting stronger.  I have been consistently working on it.  Today, I had training with Courtney and also cleaned my brother’s house.  I wore my heart monitor during training today and burned 350 calories.  Then I wore it during cleaning and burned another 350 calories.  This is also the first time I cleaned and didn’t snack during.  During training I did the following:

¼ mile warm up around a track

Squats with presses on the Bosu Ball (25 each 2x)

Triceps raises on the Bosu Ball (25 each 2x)

Plank on Bosu Ball (1 Minute 2x)

Sprint for ¼ mile

Up and Over on the Bosu Ball with 10 lb Weight (30 2x)

Dead Bug on the Bosu Ball (tried for 30 seconds, but made it 10 seconds)

Side Abs on the Bosu Ball (15 each side 2x)

Squats on the Bosu Ball (30)

Pulsing Squats on the Bosu Ball (15)

Day 42 - Tuesday 10/23/12

Today I weigh 178 lbs.  It still seems like a lot to me, but I am heading in the right direction.  My clothes are fitting better and I am gaining more confidence.  I will be sooo excited when I get to 168!  

Today, I ate well, exercised, and blogged.  I feel productive in my life.  I am a little hungry right now.   I did workout on lunch and burned 218 calories.  I look like hell but I feel great.  I found this article today about losing the pooch and no I don't mean fido.  

Lose that Pooch!

Day 41

After a long weekend of drinking and eating sh*t, I am done. I feel horrible the next day and even the day after! I need to limit myself. I know that I eat worse and don't workout the day after I drink. To be 100% serious with this, I need to eliminate alcohol. I know that I will slip occasionally, but I will make better choices when I do indulge. Red wine only!




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Day 37 Thursday

My friend just gave me this great article about making the most of the gym for only 60 minutes.

Here is the article:

60 Minute Workout

Day 36 - 10/17/12

I went to my doctor today.  We talked about a lot of things that were bothering me. Mainly the fact that I eat decently healthy and workout 5 days a week.  A little advice she gave me was to have one really long run on Saturday to keep my metabolism at a higher rate for a couple of days.  When my metabolism starts to decrease, do another long cardio activity.  I am going to try this and see if I see some results!  

Monday was a longer run.  Now Thursday will be a longer run.  

Day 35 - 10/16/12

My knee has been pain-free since my run which is the best sign ever!  Now since I do not have physical therapy every week, I am going to have to step it up and start doing the exercises at least once a week.   I have an appointment to get my hair done tonight, so they gym is kind of out of the question.  I am going to do my PT exercises when I get home tonight.

I found this great website with a ton of leg exercises:

Workout Box - Leg Exercises

Days 32 thru 34

Here's to a weekend of no working out and eating really crappy.  Now I know that blogging every day keeps me accountable for my choices.  At least I ran 5 miles on Monday!

Day 31 - Total Down

Total down is 3.2 lbs.  I don't feel like I am down, but I am!  Consistently too!!!!  I do feel better in my clothes and things are fitting better.  I just need to keep working at it.  I have been counting weight watchers points (old school system).  Telling myself I only get 20 helps because I always go over by like 1 or 2 points.  Now because I am aiming for 20, I am meeting my goal of 22.  Mind trick for me.  I am really really working on everything. 

I have even started making my own bread.  It is inevitable that I will be eating bread.... why not be able to control what actually is going into it.  Below is my Cinnamon Raisin Bread.  I figured out the overall calories and points for the whole loaf.  It is 1300 calories or 26 points total.  If I cut it in 12 slices (which are huge slices) then it is only 2 points per piece!  The fresh approach is amazing.  

Day 30 - Last day of PT

Today was my last day of physical therapy was today.  I will upload all of my exercises from Lou.  I will definitely miss going there, but I guess that means that I am on my way to full recovery!

Yay!

Day 29 - Workout Wednesday!

Rough training session today.  Mike and I worked out together this time.  It was fun, but hard as hell.  

I wish I could remember exactly what we did, but below is what I could remember.  

- Jump Rope (150)
- Plank (1 minute)
- Biceps TRX Band (25)
- Triceps with Medium Resistance Band (30)
- Side Planks (20 Seconds) into regular Plank (20 Seconds) 5xs
- Flys with Medium Resistance Band
- Walking Push Ups (To Right and Left)
- Stand, Walk Hands Forward, then Push Up.
- 3 Flights of Stairs (5xs)
- Abs (legs straight cross over)
- Jump Rope (150)

This was a very hard workout.  I burned 400 calories in 45 minutes.

Day 28 - Tuesday 10/9/12

I am going to a halloween pumpkin carving party on Saturday.  I want to make a dessert that is "quasi-healthy."

Here is what I am thinking - Mini Pumpkin Pies.  Muffin Tin Pumpkin Pies

Day 27 - Monday :(

Just got to work this morning.  Well, I actually got here at 7:51.  I have to clock in before 8am everyday.  I am still not used to clocking in even though I have been here for 6 months.  I think I would actually work more if I didn't have to clock in.  I got a laptop bag and all when I started.  Why would I bring my laptop home when I get warnings if I show up at 8:01.  I think that is ridiculous and not motivating.  

Tonight I brought my stuff to go to the gym.  Since this is my last week of physical therapy, I feel like I will be able to focus at the gym more.  Goal of the day is to get 30 minutes of cardio in after I do a weight routine.  I have been in a rut at the gym.  30 minutes of cardio and then some (barely any) weights.  I would like to focus on doing both and switching up when I do my cardio so my body doesn't get bored.  

Day 26 - Sunday 10/7/12

Rode my bike to the marathon this morning to cheer on my team.  They did amazing.  I passed out bananas and save some for my friends.  I was at mile 14.  I was sooooo jealous that everyone was running and I couldn't.  

My body is super sore from training yesterday.  It even hurts to stand, but at least I did a 7 mile bike ride today.  

Day 25 - Saturday Oct 6

I had training with Courtney today.  She kicked by butt.  Here is a taste of what we did:

- TRX rows
- TRX Triceips
- Bosu Abs (a ton)
- Squat Jumps
- Push Ups with the Bosu Ball
- Side Planks
- Planks
- Stationary Running on the Bosu Ball
- Sit Ups with 6 lbs. Medicine Ball

Day 24

Today was our 4 year anniversary. We stayed in and watched movies all last night. I did order nachos but other than that I ate really well!


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Day 23

Cardio and Abs at the gym today!

Side Reach
Stand with feet together, holding ends of one dumbbell with both hands, arms extended overhead. Slowly lean to left (as shown) and hold for one count. Return to start. Repeat on right side to complete one rep. Do 10 reps.

Reverse Wood Chop
Stand with feet wider than hip-width apart, one dumbbell in both hands. Lower weight toward left foot and crouch, lifting right heel (as shown). Stand, rotate torso right and bring weight across body on a diagonal overhead. Reverse motion to return to crouching on left. Do 10 reps; switch sides; repeat.

Standing Bicycle
Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, hands clasped behind head and elbows pointed out to sides. Straighten left leg as you lift right leg, knee bent, thigh parallel to floor. Keeping knee lifted and steady, twist torso toward right (as shown). Return to start. Repeat on other side for one rep. Do 10 reps.

Side Winder
Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, hands clasped behind head and elbows pointed out to sides. Lift right leg to side, knee bent, thigh parallel to floor. Keeping knee lifted, bend torso to right side, bringing elbow and knee toward each other (as shown). Do 10 reps; switch sides; repeat.

Seesaw
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, hands on hips. Lift right leg, knee bent, thigh parallel to floor with foot flexed. Straighten right leg, pressing heel toward floor, as you lean torso backward (as shown). Return to knee lift position and repeat five times. Switch sides and repeat.

Forward Bend
Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, arms overhead with palms facing in. Lift right leg, knee bent, thigh parallel to floor. Keeping knee lifted and arms raised, bring torso and knee toward each other as close as you can (as shown). Return to start; switch sides and repeat for one rep. Do 10 reps.

Self Workout - Stand Up to a Belly Bulge

Day 22

Uggggh such a long day! Massive migraine.


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Day 21 The Vending Machine Trap

Working in an office all day is detrimental to my waistline.  I am not active that much during the day.  People are always bring in treats and candies.  The worst ever.... the vending machines.  I found this great article about the 10 Unhealthiest Vending Machine Foods and the 10 Healthier Choices.  This list made me break out my Low Sugar Oatmeal for breakfast instead of getting anything in there!!!  

Here are the lists:



The UNHEALTHIEST Vending Machine Options

The Worst Pick
1. Drake's Apple Fruit Pie
440 calories, 27g fat, 7g sat fat, 8g trans fat
The Bottom Line: Nutritional nightmare

Second Worst
2. Austin Cheese Crackers with Cheddar Cheese
210 calories, 10g fat, 2g sat fat, 4g trans fat
The Bottom Line: A trans fat fest

Other Guilty Pleasures
3. Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry
420 calories, 10g fat, 2.5g sat fat, 40g sugar
The Bottom Line: For sharing only

4. Doritos
250 calories, 13g fat, 2.5g sat fat, 2g fiber
The Bottom Line: "Nacho" best option

5. Skittles
250 calories, 2.5g fat, 2.5g sat fat
The Bottom Line: More calories and fat than Twizzlers

6. Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers (27)
160 calories, 8g fat, 2g sat fat
The Bottom Line: No fiber, no protein

7. Ruffles Original
160 calories, 10g fat, 3g sat fat
The Bottom Line: Nothing but empty calories

8. Cheetos Crunchy
160 calories, 10g fat, 1.5g sat fat
The Bottom Line: Not great, but could be worse

9. Twix
280 calories, 14g fat, 11g sat fat
The Bottom Line: More "bad" fat than a Snickers

10. 3 Musketeers
260 calories, 8g fat, 5g sat fat, 40g sugar
The Bottom Line: Lower fat, but still candy

Nutritional information is for contents of entire package, unless otherwise noted.

Healthier Vending Machine Options

Top Pick
1. Planters Sunflower Kernels (1/4 cup)
160 calories, 14g fat, 1.5g sat fat, 4g fiber
The Bottom Line: Full of healthy fats

Second Best
2. Baked! Lays Original
210 calories, 3g fat, 0g sat fat, 4g fiber
The Bottom Line: Surprisingly fiber-full

Other Smart Snacks
3. Sun Chips Original
140 calories, 6g fat, 1g sat fat, 2g fiber
The Bottom Line: Made of whole grains

4. Snyder's of Hanover Mini Pretzels (20)
110 calories, 0g fat, 0g sat fat
The Bottom Line: Naturally fat-free

5. Smartfood Reduced-Fat Popcorn
120 calories, 5g fat, 1g sat fat, 2g fiber
The Bottom Line: Low fat, and has fiber!

6. Peanut M&M's
250 calories, 13g fat, 5g sat fat, 2g fiber
The Bottom Line: Just don't go nuts

7. Fig Newtons
190 calories, 0g fat, 0g sat fat, 2g fiber
The Bottom Line: It's fruit!

8. Nature Valley Granola Bar, Oats & Honey
180 calories, 6g fat, 0.5g sat fat, 2g fiber
The Bottom Line: Beats hunger

9. Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts (39)
160 calories, 13g fat, 1.5g sat fat, 6g protein
The Bottom Line: High in protein

10. Quaker Chewy Low-Fat Granola Bar, Chocolate Chunk
110 calories, 2g fat, 0.5g sat fat, 1g fiber
The Bottom Line: Guilt-free chocolate


Nutritional information is for contents of entire package, unless otherwise noted.
Originally published in Fitness magazine, June 2006.   

Day 20 - The 1st Day of October.

Scary stuff.  1st day of October already.  Holy cow!!!  Today I have happy hour tonight downtown.  It is hard to get to the loop right after work.  There is no way that I can get a workout in after work today either.  I am going to the gym on lunch.  I have to plan it out because I do not have a lot of time there.  

My plan of attack:
3-5 Minute Warm Up - Elliptical
Head upstairs for body weight training
Jumping Jacks
Weights (free and machine)
Bosu Ball
Squats

Day 19

Hungover is an understatement today.  I feel sleep deprived, dehydrated, and bloated.  I drank (5 Miller Lites) and ate cheesey bread from Sarpinos.  Ahhhhhh  Why do I make bad decisions when I drink.  

Doing absolutely nothing today except laundry and trying to stay alive.

Day 18

Saturday, September 29th.  I went to bed at 5 am this morning and woke up at 11 am.  I need to get a better night's sleep.  I was able to get up and go running this morning (or afternoon).  

I ran 2.5 miles.
Jumped Rope for 10 minutes.
5 Minutes of Abs.
Stretching.  

Day 17 Friday!!!

Technically it's Saturday but I am still on Day 17.  I had a great day!  I drove to the bar tonight and was the DD.  I had couple of Bud Select 55's.  It feels good to be sober at 2:18 am.  Tomorrow I am going to run!