107 Down http://www.107down.com one girls tale... of weight loss, life and love! Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:56:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 107down/NtVahttp://feedburner.google.com Losing It ~ Week 7 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/107down/NtVa/~3/EQG7DjcwO7k/ http://www.107down.com/losing-it-week-7/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:56:50 +0000 Alana http://www.107down.com/?p=1579 Oh goodness! I barely squeaked by with a .2 lb. loss.  I am so happy to see a loss, but a bit disappointed it is not bigger. I have worked so hard this week! Since last Fridays weigh in I have done 3 hours & 45 minutes of Book Camp classes, 1 hour of . . . → Read More: Losing It ~ Week 7]]> Oh goodness! I barely squeaked by with a .2 lb. loss.  I am so happy to see a loss, but a bit disappointed it is not bigger. I have worked so hard this week! Since last Fridays weigh in I have done 3 hours & 45 minutes of Book Camp classes, 1 hour of Zumba and 2 hours of cardio… plus eaten very healthy. My body is just not releasing the weight and it is frustrating.  But hey, 7 lbs in 7 weeks is nothing to whine about!

Here are the stats:
Starting Weight for 2012: 264.2 lbs.
Previous Week: 257.4 lbs.
Current Week: 257.2 lbs.
Loss:  -0.2 lbs.
Total 2012 Loss: -7 lbs.

 

How are you doing this week?

]]> http://www.107down.com/losing-it-week-7/feed/ 1 http://www.107down.com/losing-it-week-7/ Healthy Eats http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/107down/NtVa/~3/s1VJUHhVcAs/ http://www.107down.com/healthy-eats/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:00:15 +0000 Alana http://www.107down.com/?p=1564 I am trying really hard to eat healthy. I have one major problem… I like unhealthy food. Oh, that isn’t breaking news to you is it? The Challenge I am participating in emphasizes  high protein and fresh vegetables. I don’t love most vegetables. So I thought I would share my list of loves, likes . . . → Read More: Healthy Eats]]> I am trying really hard to eat healthy. I have one major problem… I like unhealthy food. Oh, that isn’t breaking news to you is it?
The Challenge I am participating in emphasizes  high protein and fresh vegetables. I don’t love most vegetables. So I thought I would share my list of loves, likes and dislikes and hates when it comes to vegetables. Just cause I know you are sooo curious about my personal preferences!

 

 

Loves

  • Cucumbers
  • Carrots
  • Green Beans
  • Beets – high carb
  • Corn – high carb

Likes

  • Lettuce
  • Cabbage
  • Swiss Chard
  • Peas
  • Spinach
  • Sweet Potato

Dislike

  • Broccoli
  • Celery
  • Onions
  • Peppers
  • Zucchini

Hate

  • Asparagus
  • Artichoke
  • Brussels Sprouts
  • Cauliflower
  • Mushrooms
  • Radish
  • Tomatoes
  • Squash

Now am I missing anything? My goal is to move the Likes into Loves and the Dislikes into Likes… I doubt I will budge much on the Hates.

What is your favorite vegetable or recipe?

]]> http://www.107down.com/healthy-eats/feed/ 0 http://www.107down.com/healthy-eats/ Weekly Plan ~ Week 7 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/107down/NtVa/~3/fARa6NRBZ6g/ http://www.107down.com/weekly-plan-week-7/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:30:15 +0000 Alana http://www.107down.com/?p=1562 Sorry this is late… I am apparently a bit too busy working out to get my posts up in time! We are in the 4th week of the Challenge… I am starting to get really tired, but so far I have been good about getting in my work outs and doing everything I can . . . → Read More: Weekly Plan ~ Week 7]]> Sorry this is late… I am apparently a bit too busy working out to get my posts up in time! We are in the 4th week of the Challenge… I am starting to get really tired, but so far I have been good about getting in my work outs and doing everything I can to succeed in this journey.

Monday
Breakfast: Shake
Lunch: Taco Salad
Dinner: Shake
Workout: Elliptical – 50 min,  Physzique – 45 min
Tuesday
Breakfast: Shake
Lunch: Fresh Dip & Salad
Dinner: Shake
Workout: Physzique – 45 min

Wednesday
Breakfast: Shake
Lunch: Taco Salad
Dinner: Shake
Workout: Elliptical – 45 min, Physzique – 45 min

Thursday
Breakfast: Shake
Lunch: Roast Beef Sandwich & Salad
Dinner: Shake
Workout: Physzique – 45 min

Friday
Breakfast: Shake
Lunch: Taco Salad
Dinner: Shake
Workout: Elliptical – 45 min,  Physzique – 45 min

Saturday
Breakfast: Shake
Lunch: Taco Salad
Dinner: Shake
Workout: Moving my husbands office!

Sunday
Breakfast: Shake
Lunch: Meatloaf
Dinner: Shake
Workout: Rest

]]> http://www.107down.com/weekly-plan-week-7/feed/ 0 http://www.107down.com/weekly-plan-week-7/ 2012 Losing It ~ Week 6 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/107down/NtVa/~3/vfBukOwe3zQ/ http://www.107down.com/2012-losing-it-week-6/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:09:56 +0000 Alana http://www.107down.com/?p=1558 Yah! Another Loss! I am down 1.2 lbs again! That brings my loss for the year down to 6.8 lbs. I am really happy to see a loss because last week was a yo-yo. On my Monday weigh in for my 12 week contest I didn’t show a loss… so I must have gained . . . → Read More: 2012 Losing It ~ Week 6]]> Yah! Another Loss! I am down 1.2 lbs again! That brings my loss for the year down to 6.8 lbs. I am really happy to see a loss because last week was a yo-yo. On my Monday weigh in for my 12 week contest I didn’t show a loss… so I must have gained the 1.2 lbs back over the weekend. But I apparently lost that plus the additional 1.2 lbs. I am hoping to stay focused this weekend and not have any sort of gain so I can show a loss at my contest weigh in Monday.

Here are the stats:

Starting Weight for 2012: 264.2 lbs.
Previous Week: 258.6 lbs.
Current Week: 257.4 lbs.
Loss:  -1.2 lbs.
Total 2012 Loss: -6.8 lbs.

]]> http://www.107down.com/2012-losing-it-week-6/feed/ 0 http://www.107down.com/2012-losing-it-week-6/ 2012 Losing It ~ Week 5 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/107down/NtVa/~3/iNq9qoUq8rk/ http://www.107down.com/2012-losing-it-week-5/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:23:11 +0000 Alana http://www.107down.com/?p=1554 This week is down again! Yah! So happy about that! I am really excited to be on my 5th straight week of a recorded loss!  I am not feeling very well today and am running behind… so I will just leave you with the numbers! Hope you had a good week as well! Feel . . . → Read More: 2012 Losing It ~ Week 5]]> This week is down again! Yah! So happy about that! I am really excited to be on my 5th straight week of a recorded loss!  I am not feeling very well today and am running behind… so I will just leave you with the numbers! Hope you had a good week as well! Feel free to let me know how you are doing and link to your weigh in posts in the comments.

 

Starting Weight for 2012: 264.2 lbs.
Previous Week: 259.8 lbs.
Current Week: 258.6 lbs.
Loss:  -1.2 lb.
Total 2012 Loss: -5.6 lbs.

]]> http://www.107down.com/2012-losing-it-week-5/feed/ 1 http://www.107down.com/2012-losing-it-week-5/ Random Ramblings http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/107down/NtVa/~3/PoVzaoLmzuQ/ http://www.107down.com/random-ramblings-2/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:28:49 +0000 Alana http://www.107down.com/?p=1547 I haven’t posted much this week, because I have been too busy working out.  Bam! I have been hitting it pretty hard at the gym and trying to be good with my food. So here are some random things to catch you up.

#1. I am going through withdrawal.  From sugar. From carbs.  The . . . → Read More: Random Ramblings]]> I haven’t posted much this week, because I have been too busy working out.  Bam! I have been hitting it pretty hard at the gym and trying to be good with my food. So here are some random things to catch you up.

#1. I am going through withdrawal.  From sugar. From carbs.  The 12 Week Challenge I am doing has pretty strict eating requirements including very low sugar and only getting carbs from veggies and whole grains.

#2. I wish I liked more vegetables. I hope that my tastes eventually change, because I really don’t like about half of the available veggies. Why can’t zucchini taste like Doritos?

#3. After my first full week on the 12 week challenge I lost 1 lb. Which is great, but my goal is 3 lbs a week for the 12 weeks. So I was talking with some of the trainers at my gym and got a few tips I am going to try to implement.

  • First… no eating carbs after 4 pm. Only protein & veggies are allowed. This is going to be hard for me cause I love carbs.. but I will do my best.
  • Second… eat at least 1600 calories. It sounds counter intuitive, but I am working out hard for 6-8 hours a week now and 1200 is just not enough to fuel me.
  • Third…100 g of protein every day.   With that many there really isn’t much room for carbs. (I had 125 g of protein yesterday! and 120 scheduled for today.)

#4. Get my heart rate up higher. The trainer is suppose to get back to me today on exactly where he thinks it should be, but he estimates 160. I did a quick google and came up with a 135 – 154 range. When I was hanging out with Elli this morning it had my average heart rate at 136 so I think I need to kick it up a bit in intensity. I think I need a heart rate monitor. Hook a girl up Hank. ;)

#5. I am really sore. Sore is normal now. Sometimes I forget till I have to stand up. Or go up stairs. Or move anything. Even my fingers. Typing hurts. Whaaa.

#6.  Hello Superbowl this weekend. What am I going to be able to eat at the party we are going to? Probably nothing unless I take it myself.

#7. Laundry Fairy: You missed my house again this week. Oh, and tell the Dish Fairy to put me on her schedule asap.

#8. My brother and S-I-L are expecting and announced their baby name choice this week. So stinking cute. Oh and the gift I bought them before they revealed the baby room & colors totally matches everything. Score 1 for this auntie.

#9. I really want to start running – I have always wanted to be a runner… so I start the C25K tomorrow. I made it to week 7 last year. Hoping to get through it and enjoy it this year. I want to run Bloomsday in May. All 12k of it. Yah!

#10. Do your feet fall asleep on the Elliptical? My feet typically fall asleep after 15 to 20 minutes and I can’t figure out why. I change angles, shoes, socks… any ideas?

How are you doing this week? Whats up in your world?

 

]]> http://www.107down.com/random-ramblings-2/feed/ 0 http://www.107down.com/random-ramblings-2/ Weekly Plan ~ Week 5 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/107down/NtVa/~3/MfrHi3XvO3U/ http://www.107down.com/weekly-plan-week-5/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:22:16 +0000 Alana http://www.107down.com/?p=1543 Well, this is the second full week of our 12 week challenge… I kicked up my workouts quite a bit and am still trying to eat between 1600 – 1800 calories a day. I weigh in tonight so keeping my fingers crossed for a big loss!

Monday Breakfast: Shake Lunch: Pork Chop, Green . . . → Read More: Weekly Plan ~ Week 5]]> Well, this is the second full week of our 12 week challenge… I kicked up my workouts quite a bit and am still trying to eat between 1600 – 1800 calories a day. I weigh in tonight so keeping my fingers crossed for a big loss! :)

Monday
Breakfast: Shake
Lunch: Pork Chop, Green Beans & Salad
Dinner: Shake
Workout: Elliptical – 45 min,  Physzique – 45 min
Tuesday
Breakfast: Shake
Lunch: Pork Chop, Green Beans & Salad
Dinner: Shake
Workout: Elliptical – 45 min

Wednesday
Breakfast: Shake
Lunch: Pork Chop, Green Beans & Salad
Dinner: Shake
Workout: Elliptical – 45 min, Physzique – 45 min

Thursday
Breakfast: Shake
Lunch: Out
Dinner: Shake
Workout: Elliptical – 45 min

Friday
Breakfast: Shake
Lunch: Pork Chop, Green Beans & Salad
Dinner: Shake
Workout: Elliptical – 45 min,  Physzique – 45 min

Saturday
Breakfast: Shake
Lunch: Grilled Chicken & Salad
Dinner: Shake
Workout: Physzique – 45 min, Elliptical – 20 min, Zumba – 1 Hour

Sunday
Breakfast: Shake
Lunch: Grilled Chicken & Salad
Dinner: Shake
Workout: Rest

]]> http://www.107down.com/weekly-plan-week-5/feed/ 0 http://www.107down.com/weekly-plan-week-5/ 2012 Losing It ~ Week 4 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/107down/NtVa/~3/1M81PEfQnMA/ http://www.107down.com/2012-losing-it-week-4/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:07:27 +0000 Alana http://www.107down.com/?p=1540 Yah! I had a loss this week! Yippee! I am happy with the loss based on my calories and activity this week! I am hoping for a larger loss this next week as I ramp up my activity level with this contest I am doing.  I am still struggling with calories and being hungry . . . → Read More: 2012 Losing It ~ Week 4]]> Yah! I had a loss this week! Yippee! I am happy with the loss based on my calories and activity this week! I am hoping for a larger loss this next week as I ramp up my activity level with this contest I am doing.  I am still struggling with calories and being hungry a lot so I am planning for more veggies this week to fill up my stomach. I think I have typically associated that stuffed, heavy feeling in the stomach with being “full” and when I don’t feel that way I want to eat more.

Starting Weight for 2012: 264.2 lbs.
Previous Week: 261.2 lbs.
Current Week: 259.8 lbs.
Loss:  -1.4 lb.
Total 2012 Loss: -4.4 lbs.

 

How are you doing this week?

]]> http://www.107down.com/2012-losing-it-week-4/feed/ 0 http://www.107down.com/2012-losing-it-week-4/ Contest http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/107down/NtVa/~3/JR1csr8zBxM/ http://www.107down.com/contest/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:00:42 +0000 Alana http://www.107down.com/?p=1523 I had to take some before picture for a contest I am participating in, so I thought I would share them with you too. The contest is 12 weeks long and I am going to try to stay focused! I have a food plan, I have a workout plan… now I just have to . . . → Read More: Contest]]> I had to take some before picture for a contest I am participating in, so I thought I would share them with you too. The contest is 12 weeks long and I am going to try to stay focused! :) I have a food plan, I have a workout plan… now I just have to put in the time! Anyone want to join in?

]]> http://www.107down.com/contest/feed/ 0 http://www.107down.com/contest/ Thirty http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/107down/NtVa/~3/tx9AMfGk8QQ/ http://www.107down.com/thirty/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:15:02 +0000 Alana http://www.107down.com/?p=1513 Friday was my 30th birthday! It was a crazy day with unplanned emergencies… but it was still fun. I have always loved my birthday, its an excuse to celebrate, talk to my family and friends and have a good time. I always look forward to my birthday and this year was no exception! Saturday my . . . → Read More: Thirty]]> Friday was my 30th birthday! It was a crazy day with unplanned emergencies… but it was still fun. I have always loved my birthday, its an excuse to celebrate, talk to my family and friends and have a good time. I always look forward to my birthday and this year was no exception!
Saturday my wonderful husband and a friend threw me a surprise party! It was lots of fun and I was happy to see so many of my friends all at once! We went to HuHut for dinner so I did eat a healthy dinner! I did not say no to a delicious slice of chocolate cake though!

I got to wear a tiarra that said “30″ and tons of random people wished me happy birthday. That was a bit strange, as I typically try to avoid attention from strangers! I am so blessed to have wonderful family and friends and I appreciate their roles in my life! Thanks for making my 30th birthday great!

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