Weightloss Experiment

Long Time

2008-02-08T19:45:00.000-08:00

Alright, I haven't posted in a while.....I will be posting every Friday to weigh in. My current weight is 230lb. I have lost 5 lbs this last week! Woot! wOOT!

Keep Trucking

2007-10-17T07:26:00.001-07:00

I still have been managing working out, despite having my set backs in the kitchen:( I work out in the mornings, half an hour on the treadmill and then weight training. I tried interval training with the running, but my knee injury from a long time ago started acting up. I haven't lost any this last weigh in for obvious reasons. Weigh in will be on Monday!

Defeated

2007-10-12T06:33:00.000-07:00

So this morning I made the mistake of weighing myself, I am still the same. I havent been as strict with my eating, so I basically worked out this week for nothing it seems. Tomorrow I am going to be strict with my eating and see how that goes for a week. My left knee has been acting up so I havent done as much exercise as usual......arrrgggghhhhhh. Why cant I just naturally have a fast metabolism so that I can eat as much as I want!

Freakin Blisters!!

2007-10-10T08:18:00.000-07:00

My blisters on my left foot have healed-but alas, there has been an uprising of blisters on my right foot!!

Blister prevention
Ensure that shoes fit correctly.
Protect the potential 'hot spots' by applying a second skin and / or taping. Click here for details of how to tape the foot.
If you wear boots such as those required for mountain walking ensure all seams are flat inside the boot. Take care of the boots, do not leave them on radiators or near heaters. This may cause the leather to shrink and seams protrude.
Keep feet as dry as possible. Wet shoes, boots and socks will cause blisters far quicker than dry ones.
Wherever possible change socks regularly and use foot powder to help keep them dry.
At the first sign of blisters
The first sign of blisters will be redness over the skin, possibly at the back of the heel, the instep or toes.
Apply a second skin dressing or blister plaster and tape the effected area.
Ensure the feet are dry and change socks (unless you are in the middle of a race).
A highly effective but short term measure is cover the foot and effected area in petroleum jelly. This should provide instant relief from pain but as the heat from the foot melts the petroleum jelly it will run away and be ineffective.
Foot blister treatment
If the blister has not burst then it may be necessary to make a small hole at the edge with a serialized pin or needle, particularly if the blister is on a weight bearing surface. A pin can be sterilized by passing it through a flame.
Do not drain a blood filled blister.
Drain the fluid but leave as much of the skin as possible covering the wound. This is an important protective layer for the underlying skin and will help to prevent infection.
Clean the blister with a sterilizing wipe. Cover the wound with a second skin or blister plaster - take the time to apply it correctly.
For additional security apply tape over top.
sportsinjuryclinic.net

Weigh-In

2007-10-09T06:53:00.000-07:00

After feasting all weekend, I still managed to drop a pound! Would have been alot more if I didn't have 3 free days!:)))
239!! I am in the thirties!!!!

Free Day-s

2007-10-07T10:50:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I might have fallen off the wagon the last couple of days! Crap! But instead of beating myself up and return to my old eating habits, I will climb back on the blasted wagon! Tomorrow the gym is closed, so will go for walks, damn.......
I will weigh in on Tuesday this week-oh god!

Noticing

2007-10-06T07:36:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was my free day, and I noticed that when I eat crap foods I don't feel good-I know, that's not a big surprise.
Today, I did not exercise in the morning because my husband had to work and the gym is open later on Saturdays,is closed on Sunday and this holiday Monday. I think I might just go for a long walk on Monday morning, go for a walk in the afternoon and another one at night. I just hate not being able to go to the gym.
So I snuck a peak at the scale today at home, it reads 240-but, its also about 4-5lbs wrong, so I think I weigh around235. I use the scale at the gym for an accurate reading because mine is retarded.

Week 2-almost the end

2007-10-05T07:21:00.001-07:00

Did the usual 30mins on the treadmill and weight trained. Last night I only did 30 mins on the treadmill, my foot was hurting so I didn't do the extra 30mins.
I feel really good about my progress and it feels like I am shrinking, which makes me happy!! Today is my free day, so I am going to have pizza for supper!!! Yummmmmm!!!!!

Week 2 cont-

2007-10-04T14:06:00.000-07:00

Despite the fact that my foot hurts like hell, I still manage to exercise on it. This morning I only did 30mins on the treadmill and 10 mins on the bike. I will go to the gym tonight and see if I can do more.

NIBS

2007-10-03T08:00:00.000-07:00

Did you know that these delightful low fat treats have MINERAL OIL in them!Mineral oil is put on butchers block, and one of the ingredients in face creams, etc... GROSS!!! I used to love these little guys- not anymore!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineral_oil

OUCHHHHH!!!

2007-10-02T20:19:00.000-07:00

I have a massive water blister on the balls of my left foot!!! Despite this I still managed to tough it out for an evening workout. I am going to pop it tonight!
Anyways, did a 30mins on the elliptical and 30 mins on the treadmill.

Day 8

2007-10-02T08:17:00.000-07:00

I am no longer going to enter my daily eating log, I just track all of that on www.sparkpeople.com
So this morning I did 42 mins on the treadmill and 18 on the elliptical. I go back to the gym tonight and am going to attempt to jog for a bit-my breasts usually prohibit me from doing this but we will see!:)
I was thinking about how I let myself get this way, and I have no idea how. Next time if my pants start feeling snug, I am not just going to buy the next size up, instead I will step it up at the gym.
My feet are killing me!!!!!!

Remember the biggest loser tonight!!!

2nd Week

2007-10-01T08:01:00.000-07:00

This morning I did not want to get up!!!ArrrggghhH! But I did anyways and did my one hour on the treadmill at a speed of 3.5 uphill. I am finding that these cardio workouts aren't as hard for me anymore, I think I am going to incorporate interval training.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interval_training
I am going back to the gym tonight for 3omins of cardio and upper body weight training. The results from my weighh in are motivating me to work harder!!

Weigh-In

2007-10-01T07:15:00.001-07:00

Drum roll please.......I have lost 4 lbs this last week! I am feeling awesome!!!

One more day till I weigh in!

2007-09-30T08:35:00.000-07:00

So tomorrow is the day, and I am excited because I feel like there is a big difference! Either way I am proud of how well I am doing! Yesterday I didn't work out in the evening, and I noticed I wanted to continually snack on things when I wasn't hungry. Luckily I was self aware and kept myself occupied with sudoku!
So one thing that I learned about myself is that I have to work out in the evenings as well! Today I am not doing anything, just making some snacks and going to do some crafts or something fun like that-can't wait till tomorrow!

Day 6

2007-09-29T09:13:00.000-07:00

Today I only did a 3o min. walk on the treadmill. I figure Saturday I will take it easy, and Sunday I have off. Today I am going to make some crackers and attempt to make homemade fruit rollups!

29th Eats

2007-09-29T09:08:00.000-07:00

8:00am
1 banana
12 almonds

10:00am
tea with milk and sugar
spaghetti squash with sauce and feta cheese

12:00pm
1 breakfast bean cookie
1 yogurt
1 nectarine

2:00pm
red licorice
1 small pita
hummous

4:00pm
1 red plum
5 triscuit crackers & cheddar cheese

6:00pm
tomato, rice and chicken breast soup
tuna wrap
chai tea

9:00pm
4 triscuit crackers with cheddar cheese

End of Day 5

2007-09-28T18:43:00.000-07:00

I just finished 30mins on the treadmill and a upper body weight lifting workout. I can't wait until Monday to see how much-if any weight I have lost!

28th Eats

2007-09-28T07:48:00.001-07:00

7:45am
1 banana
12 almonds

9:45am
1 tortilla
1 egg
salsa/cheddar cheese/1tsp sourcream

12:00pm
quinoa

2:00pm-1 breakfast bean cookie -1 nectarine

4:00pm-1 yogurt-5almonds-1/4 of an english cucumber

6:40pm -1/2 of a spaghetti squash-a cup of tomato sauce(added sauteed garlic, onions, olives and peppers), feta cheese

Day 5

2007-09-28T07:45:00.000-07:00

This morning I did one hour on the treadmill on an uphill incline walking at 3 miles per hour for the first 30mins, then uping it to 3.5 for the rest.
This evening I am going to do 30mins of cardio and 30mins of weight training. What is an extra motivator for me now is that I am going to go to Italy in May for a hiking tour-am so excited!

27th Eats

2007-09-27T08:17:00.000-07:00

7:15am
1 Banana

8:00am
1 turkey burger
1/2 english cucumber

10:00am
medium hazelnut steamer

12:00pm
Quinoa
4 cherry tomatoes
1 turkey burger

2:00pm
4breakfast bean cookie(never making cookies again! I am an addict! But, at least these ones are healthy:))
1 cup of tea with milk and sugar

4:00pm
1 banana
1 yogurt

8:00pm
rice
chicken
mango chutney

Day 4

2007-09-27T08:11:00.000-07:00

I had to peel myself out of bed this morning-I had a good night at a cooking class, sampling gourmet food and wines!! It was soooo much fun! SO this morning, I did 10mins on the rowing machine, 30 mins on the ellipitical and 5 mins on the treadmill. In the evening i did 30mins on the elliptical, 20mins on stairs. I feel a difference already, it feels like I am getting tighter and that I have lost weight. We will see on Monday!! I can't wait! It would be nice to lose a couple pounds, but if I see no change I won't be discouraged, just keep on going!

26th-Free Day

2007-09-27T05:47:00.001-07:00

Quinoa with Charred Corn, Bell Pepper and Spinach

2007-09-26T11:04:00.000-07:00

Check out these recipes from Rose Reisman latest book The Complete Light Kitchen.Check out these recipes from Rose Reisman latest book The Complete Light Kitchen.Quinoa with Charred Corn, Bell Pepper and Spinach Quinoa is a "super" food -- low glycemic, with an abundance of nutrients. Containing eight essential amino acids, it's the only grain that's considered a complete protein, making this recipe a vegetarian's delight. Instead of fresh spinach you can use half a 10-ounce package of frozen spinach - cooked and squeezed dry.
1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1½ cups canned corn kernels, drained
1 tsp vegetable oil
1 cup diced onion
½ cup diced red bell pepper
2 tsp crushed fresh garlic
½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp seeded minced jalapeño pepper (or 1 tsp hot chili sauce or paste)
4 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 Tbsp water
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1/3 cup chopped cilantro or parsley
2 oz crumbled light feta cheese
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1. Bring the quinoa and stock to a boil. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, just until the stock is absorbed and the quinoa tender. Remove from the heat and place in a serving bowl. 2. Spray a small non-stick skillet with cooking oil and place over medium heat. Sauté the corn for approximately 8 minutes, just until browned, stirring constantly. Set aside. 3. Spray a medium non-stick skillet with cooking oil, add the vegetable oil and place over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin and jalapeño pepper and sauté until the onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes. 4. Add the spinach and water. Cook until the spinach wilts, approximately 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the green onion, cilantro, cheese, olive oil, lemon juice and sautéed corn. Add the mixture to the quinoa and mix well.
Serves 4
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving Calories 379 Protein 14 g Fat 13 g Saturated Fat 2.4 g Carbohydrates 53 g Sodium 436 mg Cholesterol 5 mg Fiber 7.0 g

Day 3

2007-09-26T08:08:00.000-07:00

This morning I did 43 mins on the treadmill and did 30 mins of weight training(lower body today). I won't be able to go to the gym this evening, I have a cooking class I am going to go to, so I am going to walk to the store with my baby in the afternoon. It's about 2km. Well, I am off to make chicken stock and breakfast bean cookies(can be found on the one smart cookie link).