Wow! I haven't blogged for a week! I have missed you my dear blog!
So, Tahoe was great, but it didn't do wonders to my diet!
However, I *did* manage to work out EVERY SINGLE DAY!!!!!
That is new for me. I like working out now.
The thing is, I still like eating! (doh!)
I am at a flat 212.
I need to lose 5 more pounds in 2 weeks to hit my first phase goal!!!
I believe it has been the sweets that have been not too kind to my body.
Well, in 2 weeks, I am going to kick it up and vow NOT to eat any chocolate.
Let's see how my body reacts to that!
Welcome to my MARCH MADNESS!!!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Saturday!
Yippeee. I lost another pound.
Today's activities: 3 mile run
Heading up to tahoe for the week with the fam. Won't have any access to internet (or limited), so I will be seeing if I can make my midway goal by this Friday!
Stay Tuned!
Today's activities: 3 mile run
Heading up to tahoe for the week with the fam. Won't have any access to internet (or limited), so I will be seeing if I can make my midway goal by this Friday!
Stay Tuned!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Good at working out...
I think I've mastered working out!
3 miles to me now seems pretty comfy.
Now, I need to master not to cheat when it comes to foods!!!
Holding steady at my weight.
3 miles to me now seems pretty comfy.
Now, I need to master not to cheat when it comes to foods!!!
Holding steady at my weight.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Tooth Decay
Being healthy means inside out!
Too many sweets is not only bad for your body, but horrible for your teeth as well!!
Going to the dentist tomorrow for an emergency appt. My gums are killing me.
Weight is holding.
But my gums/teeth are not!!!
Too many sweets is not only bad for your body, but horrible for your teeth as well!!
Going to the dentist tomorrow for an emergency appt. My gums are killing me.
Weight is holding.
But my gums/teeth are not!!!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
PMS-ing
REALLY BADLY!!!
Why do I crave sweets so badly when its that time of the month?
Tomorrow's schedule:
Running
Grapefruit
Yogurt, Banana
Oatmeal
Baked Chicken, Broccoli
Why do I crave sweets so badly when its that time of the month?
Tomorrow's schedule:
Running
Grapefruit
Yogurt, Banana
Oatmeal
Baked Chicken, Broccoli
Day 13 --is my scale right?
I'm 212.8!!!
Is my scale right?
I ate brownies yesterday, (my slip! which I didnt document), but I worked out at the gym also (which I didnt plan) for an hour.
Oatmeal/Berries
Grapefruit/Banana
Protein Bar
Veggies/Chicken for dinner
Activities: Gym after work.
I still have a long way to go, but at least the scale is moving in the right direction.
Is my scale right?
I ate brownies yesterday, (my slip! which I didnt document), but I worked out at the gym also (which I didnt plan) for an hour.
Oatmeal/Berries
Grapefruit/Banana
Protein Bar
Veggies/Chicken for dinner
Activities: Gym after work.
I still have a long way to go, but at least the scale is moving in the right direction.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Day 12
Eeeks. Started off really horribly this morning! =(
I had leftover red velvet cake. At first, I told myself, it was just a bite, but man, 1 bite turned into several.
Cake/Milk: 400
Grapefruit: 100
1 slice chicken breast: 200
Dinner with parents: only veggies/protein
Won't be able to hit the gym tonight, but tomorrow I'm planning on going!
I had leftover red velvet cake. At first, I told myself, it was just a bite, but man, 1 bite turned into several.
Cake/Milk: 400
Grapefruit: 100
1 slice chicken breast: 200
Dinner with parents: only veggies/protein
Won't be able to hit the gym tonight, but tomorrow I'm planning on going!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Day 10 - Bday celebration
The rain is great, but I can't run outside!!
=) Its good for California. We need it though!
Hi: Went to the gym at 7am today! WOW.
Lo: Too many bday sweets for my hubby.
Tomorrow's menu
Gym in am
fruit for bfast
oatmeal for lunch
chicken/veggies for dinner
I am going to be weighing myself this Friday...so stay tuned!
=) Its good for California. We need it though!
Hi: Went to the gym at 7am today! WOW.
Lo: Too many bday sweets for my hubby.
Tomorrow's menu
Gym in am
fruit for bfast
oatmeal for lunch
chicken/veggies for dinner
I am going to be weighing myself this Friday...so stay tuned!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Day 9 - back home...and ready again!
I cannot tell you how *happy* I am to be home. Not just cuz I missed the family, but more importantly, no more eating out 24/7!!! OMG. I can't wait to eat a home cooked meal!!!!
Today they hubby and I went to Los Gatos for Vday dinner. Nik's on Main. Not bad! We had dessert but I didnt go overboard.
Anyways, the good and bad news is:
I didn't GAIN weight during my trip. I was so scared to weigh myself. After all the crazy eating (EVERY MEAL OUT), you'd think I'd gain 15 pounds, but I think now that I am so cautious of what I eat, that helps me keep in check. yay. no weight gain...its a miracle.
the bad:
Although I didnt GAIN weight, I didnt LOSE weight yet either.
they say you are suppose to lose 2 pounds/week. that is a healthy rate when you are first shedding the fat. So, I gotta get back on track and I know that being at home will be better for me. I can plan my own meals!
So, lots of obstacles ahead still (hubby bday tmorrow!!!!)...but thats what makes life so interesting eh?
Tomorrow's menu:
Grapefruit, light lunch at parents, and bday dinner with family.
Workout at gym
Today they hubby and I went to Los Gatos for Vday dinner. Nik's on Main. Not bad! We had dessert but I didnt go overboard.
Anyways, the good and bad news is:
I didn't GAIN weight during my trip. I was so scared to weigh myself. After all the crazy eating (EVERY MEAL OUT), you'd think I'd gain 15 pounds, but I think now that I am so cautious of what I eat, that helps me keep in check. yay. no weight gain...its a miracle.
the bad:
Although I didnt GAIN weight, I didnt LOSE weight yet either.
they say you are suppose to lose 2 pounds/week. that is a healthy rate when you are first shedding the fat. So, I gotta get back on track and I know that being at home will be better for me. I can plan my own meals!
So, lots of obstacles ahead still (hubby bday tmorrow!!!!)...but thats what makes life so interesting eh?
Tomorrow's menu:
Grapefruit, light lunch at parents, and bday dinner with family.
Workout at gym
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Day 6 - I feel defeated.
I have no one to blame but myself!
Tonight, our customer dinner was at L'atelier de Joel Robuchon at the Four Seasons in NYC. We had the full on tasting menu, including REAL imported KOBE beef (just a tiny portion) from Japan (not a lot of restuarants in the US have ones that come from JAPAN), foie gras soup (which was friggin 100% fat, but super expensive), and all this other expensive stuff!
Basically, it was a $250 per person meal, that was all expensed, and the horrible thing was, even though the plates were miniature, I felt full after the 3rd serving, but it was incredibly rude NOT to eat my plates (and I didnt even finish everything on each serving!!!) with customers who are taking you out to a uuber deeelux meal.
So, what do you do in circumstances like these? Not enjoy a luxurious, once in a lifetime meal, just because you are on a diet? ...that doesn't seem right to me...Seems a bit sad that I can't even enjoy a meal without counting calories and thinking about what I eat.
All I can say is, I really tried my best. I worked out this morning, tried to eat clean during the day, but felt like it was all a waste after the dinner.
Spoke to the hubby and was really down about it. He said he was bummed for me, but he knows I will get back on track. Its not like I eat like this everyday.
Totally sucks. But, I shall not dwell. Tomorrow is another day, with hitting the gym in the AM. I shall perservere!!!! I will fight this!!!
Tonight, our customer dinner was at L'atelier de Joel Robuchon at the Four Seasons in NYC. We had the full on tasting menu, including REAL imported KOBE beef (just a tiny portion) from Japan (not a lot of restuarants in the US have ones that come from JAPAN), foie gras soup (which was friggin 100% fat, but super expensive), and all this other expensive stuff!
Basically, it was a $250 per person meal, that was all expensed, and the horrible thing was, even though the plates were miniature, I felt full after the 3rd serving, but it was incredibly rude NOT to eat my plates (and I didnt even finish everything on each serving!!!) with customers who are taking you out to a uuber deeelux meal.
So, what do you do in circumstances like these? Not enjoy a luxurious, once in a lifetime meal, just because you are on a diet? ...that doesn't seem right to me...Seems a bit sad that I can't even enjoy a meal without counting calories and thinking about what I eat.
All I can say is, I really tried my best. I worked out this morning, tried to eat clean during the day, but felt like it was all a waste after the dinner.
Spoke to the hubby and was really down about it. He said he was bummed for me, but he knows I will get back on track. Its not like I eat like this everyday.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Day 5 in NYC
Isn't this cupcake super cute?!!!!Some eye candy for y'all. (even tho I wont be having any of it! heehee) at least for now..
Hit the gym this morning and did a 30 minute run on the treadmill.
Today's plan (hope I stick to it!)
Apple
raisins/almonds
Protein Bar
1 piece of wheat toast
steamed veggies
Steakhouse dinner
PS. I soo did not know dried fruit contained so many calories!!! WTH?!!! Isn't it supposed to be better than candy? Why so many calories?!!!
Monday, February 9, 2009
Day 4 - In NYC
Today was so hard!!!
No excercise since we got up at the butt crack of dawn on an oh too early flight!
I was trying to be really good and not eat anything but dinner ruined me!
AHH!!!!
We went out with clients and had wine and dessert.
I was really good until the dessert came, and that just killed me.
This sucks!!!
But, tomorrow is a new day and I WILL work out in the hotel gym and try eat clean until dinner.
Even during dinner, its all about portion control!!!
Wish me luck this week. I really need it!!
No excercise since we got up at the butt crack of dawn on an oh too early flight!
I was trying to be really good and not eat anything but dinner ruined me!
AHH!!!!
We went out with clients and had wine and dessert.
I was really good until the dessert came, and that just killed me.
This sucks!!!
But, tomorrow is a new day and I WILL work out in the hotel gym and try eat clean until dinner.
Even during dinner, its all about portion control!!!
Wish me luck this week. I really need it!!
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Day 3 - eve before my NYC trip
So, yesterday was OK. I stuck pretty much to what I ate, except, I had some dried fruit and nuts.
I made Chocolate Chip Biscotti for a friend today. It is DIVINE.
The bad thing is I had 3 bites of my own biscotti! And its only 830am!
BUT...I plan to run 3 miles this afternoon and hopefully not indulge in anything else
Let me tell you folks that I do make a mean biscotti. heehee.
Here's whats on Anna's menu today
Oatmeal/Blueberries
Leftover Broccoli & slice of tri tip
Orange
Veggies/Protein for dinner
Update:
I made Chocolate Chip Biscotti for a friend today. It is DIVINE.
The bad thing is I had 3 bites of my own biscotti! And its only 830am!
BUT...I plan to run 3 miles this afternoon and hopefully not indulge in anything else
Let me tell you folks that I do make a mean biscotti. heehee.
Here's whats on Anna's menu today
Oatmeal/Blueberries
Leftover Broccoli & slice of tri tip
Orange
Veggies/Protein for dinner
Update:
OMG. I so did not eat anything on my planned menu!
CRAP!!!! But I really did try to be healthy. The hubby and I tried a new recipe - fried chicken, but dont worry- its not fried! Its a bit like shake'n'bake, but we made our own seasoning.
I did manage to drag my husband to run with me! 2.5 miles. We ran slow, but hey, at least we ran!
Also! I learned how to post pics! yippee! I find that blogs with pictures are much more interesting than text. Didnt take any pics yet, but here's a pic that we took from a wedding last month. The cupcakes were quite tasty.
I'll be blogging in NYC. We plan to go to lots of nice restaurants, the challenge will be portion control.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Day 2...
So, Korean BBQ was really great, but it is so hard to not eat like a goldfish!
I know when I'm full, but its challenging when all the food is just in front of you!
The little plates are evil!
But, all in all, I think I did a pretty good job trying to be healthy and not over eating.
This morning was great. Ran 2.7 miles today and felt pretty good!
Planned meals for today:
Bfast: Big Big Apple
Snack: Oatmeal?
Lunch: Leftover green beans & left over duck
Dinner: Hubby will make turkey burgers (without the buns!)
Its always very hard to keep the planned meals planned! (theres always something else!)
Next week will be a *challenge* as I am headed to NYC for business. All the great restuarants!
Will try my best!
I know when I'm full, but its challenging when all the food is just in front of you!
The little plates are evil!
But, all in all, I think I did a pretty good job trying to be healthy and not over eating.
This morning was great. Ran 2.7 miles today and felt pretty good!
Planned meals for today:
Bfast: Big Big Apple
Snack: Oatmeal?
Lunch: Leftover green beans & left over duck
Dinner: Hubby will make turkey burgers (without the buns!)
Its always very hard to keep the planned meals planned! (theres always something else!)
Next week will be a *challenge* as I am headed to NYC for business. All the great restuarants!
Friday, February 6, 2009
My First Day
Hi Everyone!
This is my attempt at starting my very own blog. This will be primarily a food blog, but I'll try and throw some interesting tidbits of my life now and then!
Ever since the holidays, I've been gaining weight like crazy and its been bugging me a lot.
I am embarrassed at how I look and I don't even want to go out to meet friends anymore!
WTH?!!
So, after reading many inspiring blogs, I've decided to take matters into my own hands.
There is no one who can help me but myself! (my husband tells me that all the time! Sure, he's my major support, but at the end of the day, it comes down to ME!)
And the most important thing is, I've realized its not really about the scale and how much you weigh, its about FEELING healthy, which lately, I do not! Its amazing how much crap I digest, and in the end, I feel sick and I dont feel good about myself. I still want to enjoy the food pleasures! (who can give up chocolate and ice cream now and then), but want to live healthier and feel good about myself. All the other great benefits will fall in place!
Started the day out not bad! I wanted to run 3 miles, but it started to rain, so hence I only ran 1.5 miles, but I figure its better than just sitting on my lazy butt!
SO...Today's planned meals are:
Bfast: I had 3 bites of my husbands PB/J Bfast sandwhich and a gulp of milk
Snack: Grapefruit
Lunch: Broccoli, Greens and leftover protein
Dinner: Korean BBQ
Yes, I really dont want to eat out, but I dont want to be antisocial either. The big challenge is, I must not go overboard when eating!!!! That will be tough. Any helpful hints?
My weight is: 214.4 (yikes, did I just publish that?!)
I want to lose 10 pounds by March 14. = 204lb
My halfweigh mark is Feb. 28 = 209lb
My goal is to lose more, but I want to hit my first mini goal and then I'll adjust.
I dont have a snazzy camera to post pics and frankly I dont know how to on blogs!
Hope this blogging thing works!
This is my attempt at starting my very own blog. This will be primarily a food blog, but I'll try and throw some interesting tidbits of my life now and then!
Ever since the holidays, I've been gaining weight like crazy and its been bugging me a lot.
I am embarrassed at how I look and I don't even want to go out to meet friends anymore!
WTH?!!
So, after reading many inspiring blogs, I've decided to take matters into my own hands.
There is no one who can help me but myself! (my husband tells me that all the time! Sure, he's my major support, but at the end of the day, it comes down to ME!)
And the most important thing is, I've realized its not really about the scale and how much you weigh, its about FEELING healthy, which lately, I do not! Its amazing how much crap I digest, and in the end, I feel sick and I dont feel good about myself. I still want to enjoy the food pleasures! (who can give up chocolate and ice cream now and then), but want to live healthier and feel good about myself. All the other great benefits will fall in place!
Started the day out not bad! I wanted to run 3 miles, but it started to rain, so hence I only ran 1.5 miles, but I figure its better than just sitting on my lazy butt!
SO...Today's planned meals are:
Bfast: I had 3 bites of my husbands PB/J Bfast sandwhich and a gulp of milk
Snack: Grapefruit
Lunch: Broccoli, Greens and leftover protein
Dinner: Korean BBQ
Yes, I really dont want to eat out, but I dont want to be antisocial either. The big challenge is, I must not go overboard when eating!!!! That will be tough. Any helpful hints?
My weight is: 214.4 (yikes, did I just publish that?!)
I want to lose 10 pounds by March 14. = 204lb
My halfweigh mark is Feb. 28 = 209lb
My goal is to lose more, but I want to hit my first mini goal and then I'll adjust.
I dont have a snazzy camera to post pics and frankly I dont know how to on blogs!
Hope this blogging thing works!
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