Breakfast:
1/4 cup oatmeal = 1
1/8 cup 1% milk = .5
1/2 cup granola cereal & raisins = 3.5
Sub-total: 5
Snack:
13 high fiber Wheat Thins crackers = 2
Lunch:
1 slice bread = 2
1 tsp peanut butter = 1
smidge of grape jam = 0
Sub-total: 3
Dinner:
1-1/2 cups creamy Parmesan Tuna Helper = 9
1 cup steamed carrots and broccoli = 0
Sub-total: 9
Exercise:
50 min Winsor Pilates = -1
Dessert:
1/2 cup root beer = 1
1 cup fat free ice cream = 3
Sub-total: 4
TOTAL: 23 - 1 = 22
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Saturday, February 21, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
Friday Report, Week 3
Breakfast:
1/4 cup oatmeal = 1
1/4 cup 1% milk = 1
1/3 cup granola cereal & raisins = 3
Sub-total: 5
Snack:
10 Cheez-it crackers = 2
Lunch:
1.5 slice bread = 3
1/2 tbsp peanut butter = 1
1/2 tbsp grape jam = 1
Sub-total: 5
Snack:
1 chocolate protein drink = 5
Exercise:
1/2 hour Curves cardio/strength training = +1
Dinner:
1 cup white rice = 4
1 cup beef stir-fry = 3
Sub-total: 7
TOTAL: 22 - 1 = 21
1/4 cup oatmeal = 1
1/4 cup 1% milk = 1
1/3 cup granola cereal & raisins = 3
Sub-total: 5
Snack:
10 Cheez-it crackers = 2
Lunch:
1.5 slice bread = 3
1/2 tbsp peanut butter = 1
1/2 tbsp grape jam = 1
Sub-total: 5
Snack:
1 chocolate protein drink = 5
Exercise:
1/2 hour Curves cardio/strength training = +1
Dinner:
1 cup white rice = 4
1 cup beef stir-fry = 3
Sub-total: 7
TOTAL: 22 - 1 = 21
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Thursday Report, Week 3
Breakfast:
1 chocolate protein drink = 5
Lunch:
1 fried egg = 2
1 English muffin = 2
2 slices deli ham = 1
.25 oz shredded cheese = 1
Sub-total: 6
Snack:
1 tbsp peanut butter = 2
Exercise:
50 min Winsor Accelerated Pilates = +1
Dinner:
4 oz grilled chicken breast = 3
1 cup Rice-A-Roni country cheddar = 8
1 cup sauteed zucchini and mushrooms w/ oil = 1
Sub-total: 12
TOTAL: 25 - 1 = 24
1 chocolate protein drink = 5
Lunch:
1 fried egg = 2
1 English muffin = 2
2 slices deli ham = 1
.25 oz shredded cheese = 1
Sub-total: 6
Snack:
1 tbsp peanut butter = 2
Exercise:
50 min Winsor Accelerated Pilates = +1
Dinner:
4 oz grilled chicken breast = 3
1 cup Rice-A-Roni country cheddar = 8
1 cup sauteed zucchini and mushrooms w/ oil = 1
Sub-total: 12
TOTAL: 25 - 1 = 24
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Wednesday Report, Week 3
Breakfast:
1/4 cup oatmeal = 1
1 cup 1% milk = 2
1/3 cup granola cereal & raisins = 3
Sub-total: 6
Snack:
13 high fiber wheat thins = 2
1 oz colby jack cheese = 3
1 can drained tuna with dill relish and Dijon mustard = 2
1 tbsp light mayo = 1
1 apple = 1
Sub-total: 9
Lunch:
1 chocolate protein drink = 5
Exercise:
1/2 hour Curves cardio/strength training = +1
Dinner: (Planned)
1 cup white rice = 4
1 cup beef stir-fry = 3
Sub-total: 7
TOTAL: 27 - 1 = 26
1/4 cup oatmeal = 1
1 cup 1% milk = 2
1/3 cup granola cereal & raisins = 3
Sub-total: 6
Snack:
13 high fiber wheat thins = 2
1 oz colby jack cheese = 3
1 can drained tuna with dill relish and Dijon mustard = 2
1 tbsp light mayo = 1
1 apple = 1
Sub-total: 9
Lunch:
1 chocolate protein drink = 5
Exercise:
1/2 hour Curves cardio/strength training = +1
Dinner: (Planned)
1 cup white rice = 4
1 cup beef stir-fry = 3
Sub-total: 7
TOTAL: 27 - 1 = 26
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Tuesday Thoughts
Starting weight: 136
Today's weight: 132.5 lbs
Lost so far: 3.5 lbs
# of days on diet: 17
Measurements (inches):
Arm: 12 ---> lost .5
Bust: 35 ---> lost 2
Waist: 29 ---> lost 2
Abdominal: 37.5 ---> lost .5
Hips: 39.5 ---> lost .5
Thigh: 24 ---> lost .5
Total inches lost so far: 6
I am convinced that the Curves diet is not taking into account different calorie requirements for different sized people. Phase 1/Week 1 was great. 1200 calories seemed to be just about right for me. I even felt like eating less than that. I can tell, because I've really started to be more in tune with my body's needs over the last couple of weeks: a greater sensitivity to when I'm hungry, when I've had enough to eat, and what kind of foods to eat, etc.
Anyway, when I switched to Phase 2 last week, the diet required me to raise my calorie intake to 1500 a day. Not one day did I feel anywhere near that hungry. Granted, I've been sick, so my appetite was not normal I suppose. Still, every day I would eat my normal meals until I felt full enough, and tried to eat a good proportion of proteins and carbs. At the end of the day, I would enter all the food on the Curves website where it calculates daily totals. My calories were coming up short every day, by about 300 or more. The owner at Curves encouraged me to follow the diet as closely as I can, so that I don't sabotage my metabolism. So yesterday I tried harder to eat the required amount of foods. It was really hard. I made myself eat more than I wanted to. By the end of the day I felt bloated, and the scale showed it this morning. On 1500 calories, I'm gaining weight back, instead of losing. Maybe my low calories last week already slowed down my metabolism too much? Or maybe it was because I was sick and didn't exercise at all? I don't really know.
It seems like I should be listening to my body more than anything else. Shouldn't it take less calories to sustain a small person like me than someone who is much larger or who needs to lose more weight? It makes sense to me. How can a diet prescribe 1500 calories a day for all ages, all sizes? Even Weight Watchers has a different range of daily points depending on your age and weight. So, my new plan is to stick mostly to counting points. It worked for me in the past. I know it will work again.
Today's weight: 132.5 lbs
Lost so far: 3.5 lbs
# of days on diet: 17
Measurements (inches):
Arm: 12 ---> lost .5
Bust: 35 ---> lost 2
Waist: 29 ---> lost 2
Abdominal: 37.5 ---> lost .5
Hips: 39.5 ---> lost .5
Thigh: 24 ---> lost .5
Total inches lost so far: 6
I am convinced that the Curves diet is not taking into account different calorie requirements for different sized people. Phase 1/Week 1 was great. 1200 calories seemed to be just about right for me. I even felt like eating less than that. I can tell, because I've really started to be more in tune with my body's needs over the last couple of weeks: a greater sensitivity to when I'm hungry, when I've had enough to eat, and what kind of foods to eat, etc.
Anyway, when I switched to Phase 2 last week, the diet required me to raise my calorie intake to 1500 a day. Not one day did I feel anywhere near that hungry. Granted, I've been sick, so my appetite was not normal I suppose. Still, every day I would eat my normal meals until I felt full enough, and tried to eat a good proportion of proteins and carbs. At the end of the day, I would enter all the food on the Curves website where it calculates daily totals. My calories were coming up short every day, by about 300 or more. The owner at Curves encouraged me to follow the diet as closely as I can, so that I don't sabotage my metabolism. So yesterday I tried harder to eat the required amount of foods. It was really hard. I made myself eat more than I wanted to. By the end of the day I felt bloated, and the scale showed it this morning. On 1500 calories, I'm gaining weight back, instead of losing. Maybe my low calories last week already slowed down my metabolism too much? Or maybe it was because I was sick and didn't exercise at all? I don't really know.
It seems like I should be listening to my body more than anything else. Shouldn't it take less calories to sustain a small person like me than someone who is much larger or who needs to lose more weight? It makes sense to me. How can a diet prescribe 1500 calories a day for all ages, all sizes? Even Weight Watchers has a different range of daily points depending on your age and weight. So, my new plan is to stick mostly to counting points. It worked for me in the past. I know it will work again.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Monday, Back on the Band Wagon
I weighed in at Curves today. I was 132.5 lbs with clothes on, no shoes. Normally, I weigh myself first thing in the morning at home with nothing on to get a true measure. So, I'd say that's not too bad.
I'm feeling better now, despite a few remaining sniffles. So I'm trying to eat what I'm supposed to again. Here's hoping for a great week. I'll do my home weight and measurements tomorrow.
Breakfast:
1/4 cup oatmeal = 1
1 cup 1% milk = 2
1/3 cup granola cereal & raisins = 3
Sub-total: 6
Exercise:
1/2 hour Curves cardio/strength training = +1
Snack:
.5 oz cashews = 2
Lunch:
4 oz. grilled chicken breast = 3
1 oz. mozzarella cheese = 2
1 cup sauteed veggies = 0
1 tsp. oil = 1
1/2 cup whole wheat pasta = 1
1/4 cup tomato basil marinara = 0
Sub-total: 7
Snack:
1 chocolate power bar = 4
1/2 cup 1% milk = 1
Sub-total: 5
Dinner:
1 fried egg = 2
1 English muffin = 2
2 slices deli ham = 1
.5 oz shredded cheese = 1
Sub-total: 6
Dessert:
2 double chocolate cookies = 6
1 cup 1% milk = 2
Sub-total: 8
TOTAL: 34 - 1 = 33
I'm feeling better now, despite a few remaining sniffles. So I'm trying to eat what I'm supposed to again. Here's hoping for a great week. I'll do my home weight and measurements tomorrow.
Breakfast:
1/4 cup oatmeal = 1
1 cup 1% milk = 2
1/3 cup granola cereal & raisins = 3
Sub-total: 6
Exercise:
1/2 hour Curves cardio/strength training = +1
Snack:
.5 oz cashews = 2
Lunch:
4 oz. grilled chicken breast = 3
1 oz. mozzarella cheese = 2
1 cup sauteed veggies = 0
1 tsp. oil = 1
1/2 cup whole wheat pasta = 1
1/4 cup tomato basil marinara = 0
Sub-total: 7
Snack:
1 chocolate power bar = 4
1/2 cup 1% milk = 1
Sub-total: 5
Dinner:
1 fried egg = 2
1 English muffin = 2
2 slices deli ham = 1
.5 oz shredded cheese = 1
Sub-total: 6
Dessert:
2 double chocolate cookies = 6
1 cup 1% milk = 2
Sub-total: 8
TOTAL: 34 - 1 = 33
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Saturday, Valentine's Day
Today is V-day, though I'm not feeling like celebrating. Dustin and I are both sick. Blah! So, no romantic evening planned for us. Not that we would have anything planned even if we weren't sick...we've never hired a babysitter and don't know that we ever will. I know, we're pretty boring.
Today's Weight: 131 lbs
Lost so far: 5 lbs
Breakfast:
1 chocolate protein drink = 5
Snack:
1 frosted sugar cookie = 3
Lunch:
Subway 6" club sandwich = 6
w/ light mayo and cheese = 4
Sub-total: 10
Dinner:
1 cup skillet-baked spaghetti = 7
TOTAL: 25
Today's Weight: 131 lbs
Lost so far: 5 lbs
Breakfast:
1 chocolate protein drink = 5
Snack:
1 frosted sugar cookie = 3
Lunch:
Subway 6" club sandwich = 6
w/ light mayo and cheese = 4
Sub-total: 10
Dinner:
1 cup skillet-baked spaghetti = 7
TOTAL: 25
Friday, February 13, 2009
Friday Report, Week 2
Phase 2 isn't going so great, because I have a cold, and NO appetite. I'm having trouble eating in the higher point range, and I don't feel like cooking. So, we'll see how this affects the diet when I'm feeling better again.
Breakfast:
1/4 cup oatmeal = 1
1 cup 1% milk = 2
1/3 cup granola cereal & raisins = 3
Sub-total: 6
Lunch:
1 slice bread = 2
1/2 tbsp peanut butter = 2
1/2 tbsp grape jam = 0
Sub-total: 4
Dinner:
3/4 cup whole wheat pasta = 2
1/2 cup tomato & basil sauce = 1
1/2 cup cheese tortellini = 4
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese = 1
Sub-total: 8
TOTAL: 18
Breakfast:
1/4 cup oatmeal = 1
1 cup 1% milk = 2
1/3 cup granola cereal & raisins = 3
Sub-total: 6
Lunch:
1 slice bread = 2
1/2 tbsp peanut butter = 2
1/2 tbsp grape jam = 0
Sub-total: 4
Dinner:
3/4 cup whole wheat pasta = 2
1/2 cup tomato & basil sauce = 1
1/2 cup cheese tortellini = 4
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese = 1
Sub-total: 8
TOTAL: 18
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Thursday Report, Week 2
Breakfast:
1 chocolate protein drink = 5
Lunch:
1 cup whole grain pasta = 3
1/2 cup marinara sauce = 1
1 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese = 2
Sub-total: 6
Snack:
6 graham crackers = 3
Dinner:
2 slices toast = 4
smidge of butter = 1
hot chocolate = 3
1/4 cup milk = 1
Sub-total: 9
TOTAL: 23
1 chocolate protein drink = 5
Lunch:
1 cup whole grain pasta = 3
1/2 cup marinara sauce = 1
1 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese = 2
Sub-total: 6
Snack:
6 graham crackers = 3
Dinner:
2 slices toast = 4
smidge of butter = 1
hot chocolate = 3
1/4 cup milk = 1
Sub-total: 9
TOTAL: 23
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Wednesday Report, Week 2
Not feeling well today. I'm going to take a break from exercising...
Breakfast:
1 chocolate protein drink = 5
Snack:
1 sliced apples = 1
1 tbsp creamy peanut butter = 2
Sub-total: 3
Lunch:
1 6 oz. grilled chicken breast = 4
1 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese = 2
1/4 cup marinara sauce = 1
1 cup sauteed onions & red bell peppers = 0
1 tsp olive oil = 1
2 cups romaine lettuce = 0
1 tbsp fat-free dressing = 0
Sub-total: 8
Dinner:
1 fried egg = 2
1 English muffin = 2
.25 oz shredded cheese = .5
1 slice ham = .5
Sub-total: 5
Breakfast:
1 chocolate protein drink = 5
Snack:
1 sliced apples = 1
1 tbsp creamy peanut butter = 2
Sub-total: 3
Lunch:
1 6 oz. grilled chicken breast = 4
1 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese = 2
1/4 cup marinara sauce = 1
1 cup sauteed onions & red bell peppers = 0
1 tsp olive oil = 1
2 cups romaine lettuce = 0
1 tbsp fat-free dressing = 0
Sub-total: 8
Dinner:
1 fried egg = 2
1 English muffin = 2
.25 oz shredded cheese = .5
1 slice ham = .5
Sub-total: 5
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Tuesday Report, Week 2
Higher Point Goal = 30
Breakfast:
1/2 cup oatmeal = 2
1 cup 1% milk = 2
1/2 cup granola cereal & raisins = 4
Sub-total: 8
Snack:
Handful Quaker Oat Squares = 1
Lunch:
1 fried egg = 2
1 english muffin = 2
1 slice deli ham = .5
.25 oz shredded cheese = .5
Sub-total: 5
Exercise:
50 min Denise Austin Pilates = +2
Dinner:
1.5 cups 3-cheese tortellini = 8
1/2 cup marinara sauce = 1
1 tbsp grated parmesan = 1
Sub-total: 10
Snack:
1 chocolate protein drink = 5
TOTAL: 29 - 2 = 27
Breakfast:
1/2 cup oatmeal = 2
1 cup 1% milk = 2
1/2 cup granola cereal & raisins = 4
Sub-total: 8
Snack:
Handful Quaker Oat Squares = 1
Lunch:
1 fried egg = 2
1 english muffin = 2
1 slice deli ham = .5
.25 oz shredded cheese = .5
Sub-total: 5
Exercise:
50 min Denise Austin Pilates = +2
Dinner:
1.5 cups 3-cheese tortellini = 8
1/2 cup marinara sauce = 1
1 tbsp grated parmesan = 1
Sub-total: 10
Snack:
1 chocolate protein drink = 5
TOTAL: 29 - 2 = 27
Monday, February 9, 2009
On to Phase 2...
This week I completed Phase 1 of the Curves diet. I tried hard to eat a higher percentage of proteins and less carbs. I avoided sweets completely! I did not eat one bite of chocolate all week. (I can't believe I did that!) And, I restricted my calories to around 1200 per day. I think I actually ate less than that. This may be the reason:
While tracking Weight Watcher "points" on this blog, I have also been tracking my food intake on CurvesComplete.com. I discovered that the Weight Watcher's point system doesn't exactly mesh with the Curves system. Meaning, the points are not equivalent to a certain number of calories. "Point" values are based on the calories, fat and fiber in foods. Whereas, CurvesComplete was trying to get me to eat certain amounts of protein, carbs, and calories. Anyway, at the end of every day I would figure out my points, aiming for between 18-24. But when I would go enter the same exact foods and quantities into CurvesComplete, it would usually come up short on carbs and calories. So, I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing...but I did lose 4 lbs and I feel good, so I must be doing something right! I don't want to rely on CurvesComplete too much because I won't be using it after the first month on this diet. (I have a one month free trial, and then it's $15 per month after that.) Then all I'll have is the point system to rely on.
Starting today, I am supposed to bump the calories to 1500, carbs to 160 g, and protein to 115 g. I think this will be hard, because I am not as hungry as I used to be. 1200 calories was plenty to fill me up. So, I will actually have to make myself eat a little more. I should be ok if I increase my serving size. On to another great week of dieting and exercise!
While tracking Weight Watcher "points" on this blog, I have also been tracking my food intake on CurvesComplete.com. I discovered that the Weight Watcher's point system doesn't exactly mesh with the Curves system. Meaning, the points are not equivalent to a certain number of calories. "Point" values are based on the calories, fat and fiber in foods. Whereas, CurvesComplete was trying to get me to eat certain amounts of protein, carbs, and calories. Anyway, at the end of every day I would figure out my points, aiming for between 18-24. But when I would go enter the same exact foods and quantities into CurvesComplete, it would usually come up short on carbs and calories. So, I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing...but I did lose 4 lbs and I feel good, so I must be doing something right! I don't want to rely on CurvesComplete too much because I won't be using it after the first month on this diet. (I have a one month free trial, and then it's $15 per month after that.) Then all I'll have is the point system to rely on.
Starting today, I am supposed to bump the calories to 1500, carbs to 160 g, and protein to 115 g. I think this will be hard, because I am not as hungry as I used to be. 1200 calories was plenty to fill me up. So, I will actually have to make myself eat a little more. I should be ok if I increase my serving size. On to another great week of dieting and exercise!
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