Chrystal's New Weigh

So far so good today.

2012-03-05T16:21:00.002-05:00

I am pleasantly on track. Not sure what I am making for dinner yet. I know it helps when I plan ahead by I failed to do do today.

Back on the wagon!

2012-03-05T10:51:00.002-05:00

I made excuses and let depression get my down. I weighed in this morning and I was at 278. 3 pounds HEAVIER then 275 on Jan 1. So its a new day and I am starting over. No more excuses. I want and need to do this for me!

March 2012 Fitbit Totals

2012-03-05T10:48:00.001-05:00

Week #9 Sun 2/26/12-Sat 3/3/12: I wore my Fitbit all week. :) Fitbit considered me Lightly Active
Steps Taken: 36,218
Flights of Stairs Climbed: 53
Miles Walked: 16.09

Week #10 Sun 3/4/12-Sat 3/10/12:
Steps Taken:
Flights of Stairs Climbed:
Miles Walked:

Week #11 Sun 3/112/12-Sat 3/17/12:
Steps Taken:
Flights of Stairs Climbed:
Miles Walked:

Week #12 Sun 3/18/12-Sat 3/24/12:
Steps Taken:

Flights of Stairs Climbed:
Miles Walked:

February 2012 FitBit Totals

2012-03-05T10:43:00.000-05:00

Week #5 Sun 1/29/12-Sat 2/4/12: I forgot to wear it three days this week. :( Fitbit considered me Lightly Active
Steps Taken: 19,312
Flights of Stairs Climbed: 51
Miles Walked: 8.57

Week #6 Sun 2/5/12-Sat 2/11/12: I forgot to wear it one day this week Fitbit considered me Sedentary
Steps Taken: 29,696
Flights of Stairs Climbed: 47
Miles Walked: 13.22

Week #7 Sun 2/12/12-Sat 2/18/12: I forgot to wear it two days this week. :( Fitbit considered me Lightly Active
Steps Taken: 24,974
Flights of Stairs Climbed: 59
Miles Walked: 11.08

Week #8 Sun 2/19/12-Sat 2/25/12: I forgot to wear it two days this week. :( Fitbit considered me Lightly Active
Steps Taken: 23,853

Flights of Stairs Climbed: 48
Miles Walked: 10.7

Beautiful Sky Today

2012-02-25T13:24:00.002-05:00

Breakfast

2012-02-16T10:08:00.002-05:00

A cup of tea, a cup of coffee, a quarter cup of pecan halves and 3 fortune cookies is a healthy breakfast, right?

FMM: Before Photos

2012-02-13T11:20:00.000-05:00

Kenlie from All the weigh asks this week:

1. Are you on a weight-loss journey?
2. Have you lost weight in the past?
3. Are you trying to lose it now?
4. Do you like being in pictures, or do you shy away from the camera?
5. Does looking at old photos of yourself motivate you?
6. Weight-loss bloggers, do you post progress pictures on your blog?
7. Will you share a before photo with us (even if you don’t have an after yet?)

1. Yes I am. My husband recently started with me. We want to watch our child's children grown up.

2. I am at my highest. I haven't lost significant weight in the past. I always go up and down.

3. YES

4. I shy away from the camera. It's why I am the family photographer.

5. YES

6. Yes, I think before pictures help motivate me.

7. Sure. I don't have an after but here are some before.

320 (9 Months Pregnant) October 2008

250 (My twin sister and I in 2006)

260 (2009 on the Santa Monica pier with Tristan)

271 (2010 sledding down a hill)

Trying something new

2012-02-13T10:16:00.000-05:00

30 day shred has been going great. I read on facebook a post about people eating backwards and it reminded me of a 60 minutes program I saw. Basically you eat the most calories for breakfast and go down. So I am doing Breakfast around 500 calories, lunch around 400 calories and dinner around 300 calories. This brings me in at 1200 plus if I eat a snack or two. Some days I am starving then I will still be under my 1500.

Has anyone tried this or heard of it? As of now I started the new year at 275. I am down to 265. Not so bad. Should be more but I went through a lot and I am happy with myself.

January 2012 Fit Bit Totals

2012-02-09T17:04:00.001-05:00

JANUARY TOTALS:
Steps: 105,727
Stairs: 230
Miles: 46.94

I'll update this weekly and keep it as a running log.

Week #1 Sun 1/1/12-Sat 1/7/12: Fitbit considered me Sedentary this week
Steps Taken: 31,434 (4,490 daily Average)
Flights of Stairs Climbed: 80
Miles Walked: 13.98

Week #2 Sun 1/8/12-Sat 1/14/12: (Forgot to wear my fitbit 1 day this week) Fitbit considered me Lightly Active this week
Steps Taken: 32.052 (5,342 Daily Average, Days Worn)
Flights of Stairs Climbed: 63
Miles Walked: 14.22

Week #3 Sun 1/15/12-Sat 1/21/12: (Forgot to wear my fitbit 4 days this week) Fitbit considered me Sedentary this week
Steps Taken: 14,250 (4,750 Daily Average, Days Worn)
Flights of Stairs Climbed: 28
Miles Walked: 6.33

Week #4 Sun 1/22/12-Sat 1/28/12: (Forgot to wear my fitbit 5 days this week) Fitbit considered me Sedentary this week. This was also the week of my miscarriage so I didn't move much at all. :(
Steps Taken: 15,828 (7.914 Daily Average, Days Worn)
Flights of Stairs Climbed: 22
Miles Walked: 7.02

1/29/12: Didn't Wear

1/30/12:
Steps Taken: 5,509
Flights of Stairs Climbed: 5
Miles Walked: 2.44

1/31/12:
Steps Taken: 6,654
Flights of Stairs Climbed: 32 (NOT A TYPO, I walked the twelve flights of steps at work twice)
Miles Walked: 2.95

I am back!

2012-02-08T10:55:00.000-05:00

What I thought was the flu was actually a chemical pregnancy that ended in miscarriage. Not fun. I have been handling it so so. Kind of depressed. But getting back on track now. I missed everyone.

I am

2012-02-06T10:12:00.000-05:00

I am a mother, wife, aunt, daughter, twin, teacher, photographer, friend, soccer mom, book worm, bubble bath aficionado, domestic goddess, sister, cousin, baker, blogger, quilter, walker, survivor and more. I am me.

2012 Races

2012-01-31T12:17:00.000-05:00

This is a list of races I want to participate in, in 2012.

Looking for Trouble 5K Saturday April 7, 2012

Race to Stop the Silence 8K/5K Sunday April 29, 2012

Bright Beginnings 5K Race Saturday, May 12, 2012

Run 4 Shelter Half Marathon, 10K & 5K and Kids Fun Run Saturday, September 8, 2012

30 Day Shred Challenge Before

2012-01-25T19:39:00.000-05:00

Flu

2012-01-25T18:52:00.002-05:00

I have been super sick. Sorry for lack of posting. I have had the flu and have been unable to move for 2 whole days. I am getting a little better. I promise to comment and post more as soon as I am feeling better.

Daily Journal: 1/20/12

2012-01-20T12:59:00.000-05:00

4:30 AM- 20 Minute Power Burn Cardio Kickboxing Video: 165 Calories Burned (NOT A POWER BURN TO ME. Won't do that again.)

5:15 AM- Step Aerobics: 86 Calories Burned (Was trying to quickly up my AM burn #)

Total: 251 Calories Burned

Breakfast

Chobani Non-Fat Blueberry - Greek Yogurt, 1 Container

Gg Unique Fiber - Fiber Sprinkles, 1.5 tablespoons

Giant Eagle - Creamy Peanut Butter , 1 Tbsp. (32g)

Gg - Scandinavian Bran Crispbread, 2 slice 10g

Bananas - Raw, 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long)

Calories: 428
Carbs: 72
Fat: 8
Protein: 26
Fiber: 17
Sodium: 216

Lunch
Generic - Vietnamese Summer Rolls, 2 ea
Eggs - Hard-boiled (whole egg), 1 large
Generic - Fresh Mozzerella, 1 oz
Tomato - Red Cherrytomato, 7.5 tomato
Cucumber - With peel, raw, 0.5 cup slices
Mushrooms - Raw, 1 cup pieces
Lettuce - Iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw, 2 cup shredded
Kraft Salad Dressing - Light Asian Toasted Sesame , 2 TBS

Calories: 428
Carbs: 45
Fat: 14
Protein: 28
Fiber: 6
Sodium: 728

2012 Friday Fill in fun! #3

2012-01-20T09:23:00.000-05:00

http://feelingbeachie.com/

This week’s statements:
1. I used to enjoy ______ but now I don’t really anymore except for when I____
2. My first job was ______
3. I am a bit obsessed with ________ at the moment
4. If I don’t have my ___________ at night, I don’t sleep well

1. I used to enjoy Swimming but now I don’t really anymore except for when I'm working out.
2. My first job was doing hair at a Renaissance Festival. I loved that job!
3. I am a bit obsessed with how many calories I consume daily at the moment
4. If I don’t have my ipod at night, I don’t sleep well

Crazy

2012-01-20T09:12:00.002-05:00

Life has been crazy. A stomach bug hit Tristan hard so life has been hectic. I am back. I will do a longer update later with calories and workout and my daily journals for the past two weeks. I am such a slacker! But first I have to catch up on work since I missed two day. Eek!

Fit Friday #6

2012-01-20T08:17:00.000-05:00

Every Friday I will post an outfit to motivate me to be a healthier me.

Teal and Grey by karaleah82 featuring wrap jewelry

LnA extra long sleeve shirt
$35 - boutique1.com

7 For All Mankind zipper jeans
$109 - 7forallmankind.com

Not Rated gray boots
$60 - heels.com

Halston heritage handbag
$530 - stylebop.com

Wrap jewelry
$6.40 - jcpenney.com

Dannijo teal jewelry
$155 - my-wardrobe.com

Feather chain earrings
$8 - nordstrom.com

TopShop cable knit scarve
£10 - topshop.com

GIVEAWAY

2012-01-17T10:52:00.002-05:00

Visit my family blog for a giveaway from Progresso it includes free soup and a Biggest Loser work out video.

LINK TO THE GIVEAWAY

Chicken Enchilada Soup (Crock Pot)

2012-01-17T10:31:00.002-05:00

Ingredients:

2 tsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups low sodium fat-free chicken broth
8 oz can tomato sauce
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes (I get zesty to add flavor)
2 cups frozen corn
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese (optional for topping)
fat free sour cream (optional for topping)

Directions:

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until soft, 3-4 minutes.
Slowly add the chicken broth and tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
Add cilantro and remove from heat. Pour into crock pot.
To the crockpot, add drained beans, diced tomatoes, corn and stir.
Add the chicken breasts; cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours.
Remove chicken and shred with two forks.
Add chicken back into the soup, adjust salt to taste.
Serve in bowls and top with fat free sour cream and cheese.

Fit Friday #5

2012-01-13T08:17:00.000-05:00

Every Friday I will post an outfit to motivate me to be a healthier me.

Nautical Inspired Fall Fashion by karaleah82 featuring a yellow gold bangle bracelet

Long sleeve top
$535 - barneys.com

J Crew scoop neck tank
$37 - jcrew.com

Abercrombie & Fitch dark wash jeans
$78 - abercrombie.com

Belstaff leather high heels
$367 - theoutnet.com

Marc jacobs tote bag
€707 - pret-a-beaute.com

Morra Designs yellow gold bangle bracelet
$165 - calypsostbarth.com

Gold silver earrings
$50 - kohls.com

Balenciaga engraving necklace
$575 - barneys.com

Maison Martin Margiela buckle belt
$215 - lagarconne.com

Daily Log: 1/11/12

2012-01-11T09:21:00.006-05:00

Breakfast:

	Calories	Carbs	Fat	Protein	Fiber	Sodium
Chobani - Greek Nonfat Peach Yoghurt	140	20	0	14	0	65
Fresh Brand - Ruby Red Grapefruit, 1 whole	97	21	0	2	4	0
Splenda Packet 2 Packet	0	2	0	0	0	0
Iced Coffee-- Vanilla (Medium)	190	29	8	2	0	60
TOTAL:	427	72	8	18	4	125

18 oz Water

Lunch:

Calories

Carbs

Fat

Protein

Fiber

Sodium

Cosi Restaurant - Italiano Sandwich

389

1,228

Not the best choice, I gave into my craving. :( (Edit only ate 1/2)

Friend Making Monday 2012 #2

2012-01-09T13:33:00.000-05:00

FMM: Getting To Know You

1) What is one of your favorite ways to spend a Saturday? Saturday is the only real day Rick, Tristan and I all have together so we spend it doing family things. I love my Saturdays.

2) List your top three favorite TV shows. NCIS, Criminal Minds, and Biggest Loser

3) Would you rather be in pictures or take them? Take them, I love photography it is my passion.

4) Why do you blog? I have had my family blog since I found out we were pregnant. I started this blog to find like minded people and motivate myself and hopefully others.

5) Share five websites that you visit regularly…

~ Myfitnesspal.com

~ Sparkpeople.com

~ Facebook

~Pinterest/Polyvore

~ Blogs

6) If you could have lunch with one person from your Twitter list who would it be? Bob and Dolvette cause I feel like they are a team and they could motivate me. Alison Sweeney too. Yes I know that is 3.

7) List a few of your favorite snacks. Fruit, Nuts, Cheese and chocolate on occasion

8 ) Do you have a pet? If so, what kind? No

9) Which three material possessions would you struggle to live without? iPhone, computer, sneakers

10) What’s your favorite drink? Water and Crystal Light

11) Do you enjoy cooking? I love cooking and baking and I am pretty darn good at it. Maybe that is why I am fat.

12) Do you have children? Yes a wonderful 3 year old little boy.

13) What are your favorite hobbies? Photography, Sewing and Baking.

14) Would you consider yourself to be shy or outgoing? I start off shy around new people then I open up!

15) If you could change one thing about yourself, what would you change? I want to be a healthy, happy person again.

16) Who is your favorite actor/actress? Hrm so many... I'll come back to this.

17) What’s the coolest thing you’ve done this week? Totally redone my fridge and pantry out with the old processed food in with the new fresh healthy food.

18) Do you live near your family or far from them? They use to all live 30 minutes from me. Now they all moved 9 hours from me.

19) List three of your talents. Photography, Sewing and baking.

20) What is your greatest attribute? Loyal

My Husbands White Chicken Chili

2012-01-08T19:34:00.000-05:00

Ingredients:

4- 15 1/2 of Cannelli (white kidney) Beans
1 1/2 Cup Frozen Corn
4 oz Can Green Chilies
3 lbs Chicken Breast (Cut in 1" Chunks)
1 Medium Red Onion (Chopped)
1 Clove Garlic (Chopped)
1 T Salt
1 t White Pepper
2 T Black Pepper
1 Box Carol Shelby's Chili Kit (Minus Mesa Flour and Cayenne Pepper)
2 T Oil

Chop Garlic and Onion and saute in oil until onion is translucent. Add chicken (cut into 1" chunks) cook until all the chicken has turned white. Add green chlies to the mix with all the seasoning, also add all the beans with the juice and corn, simmer on med-low for 3 hours. Stir occasionally.

You could also put this in the crock pot on low for 5 hours.

28 Servings (1 Cup Each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories		109.0

Total Fat		2.2 g

	Saturated Fat	0.3 g

	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.6 g

	Monounsaturated Fat	1.1 g

Cholesterol		28.2 mg

Sodium		315.8 mg

Potassium		165.7 mg

Total Carbohydrate		8.2 g

	Dietary Fiber	2.9 g

	Sugars	0.6 g

Protein		13.6 g


Vitamin A	1.3 %

Vitamin B-12	3.1 %

Vitamin B-6	14.9 %

Vitamin C	3.5 %

Vitamin D	0.0 %

Vitamin E	1.9 %

Calcium	0.9 %

Copper	1.9 %

Folate	1.8 %

Iron	2.7 %

Magnesium	4.5 %

Manganese	2.6 %

Niacin	28.2 %

Pantothenic Acid	4.4 %

Phosphorus	10.6 %

Riboflavin	3.3 %

Selenium	12.6 %

Thiamin	3.2 %

Zinc	3.2 %

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Weekly Daily Journal Post: 1.1.12-1.7.12

2012-01-08T14:57:00.000-05:00

1.7.12:

3/4 day I ate raw.

Calories Consumed: 1,503

MFP Weight in 5 weeks: 260.0
Weight: 270

FITBIT DATA:

Steps Taken:
Stairs Logged:
Sleep: Forgot to wear

1.6.12:

I ate raw the whole day.

Calories Consumed: 1,468

MFP Weight in 5 weeks: 259.8
Weight: 270

FITBIT DATA:

Steps Taken:
Stairs Logged:
Sleep: Forgot to wear

1.5.12:

Today was another high calorie day. Bad me!

Calories Consumed: 1,962

MFP Weight in 5 weeks: 259.5
Weight: 271

FITBIT DATA:

Steps Taken:
Stairs Logged:
Sleep: Forgot to wear

1.4.12:

I woke up super sick today. BLAH!

Calories Consumed: 2,189

MFP Weight in 5 Weeks: 266.9
Weight: 271

FITBIT DATA:

Steps Taken:
Stairs Logged:
Sleep: Your sleep efficiency 99%

You went to bed at: 10:01PM
Time to fall asleep: 10min
Times awakened: 3
You were in bed for: 7hrs 24min
Actual sleep time: 7hrs 9min

1.3.12:

So far so good. I am on the ball with water. I have had 36 oz so far.

Calories Consumed: 1,215
Exercise Calories: 225 (30 Day Shred Level 1 (I feel like I was able to give it 60%))

MFP Weight in 5 Weeks: 255.9
Weight: 271

FITBIT DATA:

Steps Taken: 5,655
Stairs Logged: 9 Flights
Sleep: Your sleep efficiency 98%

You went to bed at: 11:20PM
Time to fall asleep: 18min
Times awakened: 3
You were in bed for: 6hrs 34min
Actual sleep time: 6hrs 7min

1.2.12:

Today was better. 2nd day quit smoking. Massive migraine. Slept most of the day.

Calories Consumed: 1449
Exercise Calories: 225 (30 Day Shred Level 1 (I feel like I was able to give it 60%))

MFP weight in 5 weeks: 259

Weight: 274

FITBIT DATA:
Steps Taken: 3,144
Stairs Logged: 12 Flights
Sleep: N/A I forgot to wear it.

1.1.12:

Today wasn't the best day. The new sonic opened and hubby wanted lunch there.

Calories Consumed: 1,658
Exercise Burned: 123

MFP weight in 5 weeks: 262.2

Weight: 272

FITBIT DATA:
Steps Taken: 3,218
Stairs Logged: 6 Flights
Sleep: N/A I forgot to wear it.