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FINAL WEIGH IN

HI EVERYONE,

I WANT TO THANK ALL MY BLOGGERS OUT THERE FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT DURING THIS THREE MONTHS OF PUSHING OURSELVES TO BE FIT FOR LIFE!!!!!!

I LOST 9 1/2 POUNDS.  I WANTED TO LOSE MUCH MORE, BUT I AM OKAY WITH THIS BECAUSE THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING FOR ME.  I'VE LEARNED MORE ABOUT WHAT I NEED TO DO TO STAY FIT....AND TO EAT HEALTHIER.

LOVE TO HEAR HOW EVERYONE ELSE DID WITH THEIR WORKOUT.  I WANT TO ENCOURAGE ALL OF YOU TO CONTINUE YOUR EXERCISE REGIMEN, EVEN IF YOU HAVEN'T LOST YET.  IT'S A PROCESS, AND MORE IMPORTANTLY A COMITTMENT TO YOURSELF TO LOOK AND FEEL BETTER.

STAY POSTIVE AND DON'T GIVE UP!

THAT'S CIAFF...ISN'T SHE BEAUTIFUL??

6 DAYS LEFT

HI EVERYONE,

I KNOW I HAVE NOT BEEN A GOOD BLOGGER.  I APOLOGIZE FOR THAT.  BUT I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND FEEDBACK.

ABOVE IS A PHOTO TAKEN AFTER OUR RIGOROUS WORKOUT WITH THE REEGE!!!

I'M GOING IN FOR THE DIG NOW...TAKING AN ULTIMATE BURN-OFF EXERCISE CLASS TODAY.

BKFST:  QUAKER OATMEAL PEACHES & CREAM (MY FAVORITE)

LUNCH:  SMALL MIXED GREENS WITH CHOPPED TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS,  CHICKEN WITH LOW-FAT ASIAN DRESSING

DINNER:  TBA

WORD FOR THE DAY:  "WHATEVER YOU CAN DO OR DREAM YOU CAN, BEGIN IT"

BACK TO BLOGGING

Hi Everyone,

This week will be showing different workout styles.  Tomorrow, we will give a sneak peek of what Regis does in the gym. Stay tune for that.

Bkfast:  oatmeal

Lunch:   chicken marsala

             wilted collard greens

Thank God it's Thursday!

Hi Everyone,

I took my a "Pow" class today....had a great workout. 

Recently, I was told about a fairly new drink called,  "5-Hour Energy"....sugar free and 0 net carbs. Has anyone heard about it?   It comes in a little bottle, so you can throw it into your gym bag before working out.  I feel like it gave me more energy and stamina for my workout today.I'm not crazy about the taste, but it did work. 

Bkfst:  oatmeal

Lunch:  Mixed greens, chick peas, red beans, tomatoes, beets, and grilled chicken with low-fat sesame dressing

snack:  apple, mini low-fat cranberry muffin

dinner:  not sure yet

  Word for Today:  "Walk off the pounds"

Body Surge Tuesday

Today, we took a group workout called, "Body Surge 360".  It's a real challenging and hardcore workout!

The class is a combination of traditional and functional conditioning, and body weight exercises.  The woman who teaches the class is awesome.

Bkfst:   almonds

           oatmeal

Lunch:  mixed greens with beets, chick peas, cucumbers, tomatoes, and chicken

snack:  fat free cranberry muffin

           peanuts 

Dinner:  turkey sausage with tomatoe sauce

             pasta

Word for today:  "The  golden opportunity you are seeking is in yourself"

MOODY MONDAY

Good Morning,

Hope everyone had a good weekend.  It was a great weekend to stay indoors and read a good book or watch a good movie.  I did neither.  I was out and about in the rain.

Bkfst    Kashi cereal

            Westsoy plain soymilk

Lunch:  mixed green salad with chick peas, red beans, grilled chicken, yellow peppers, and fat-free asian sesame

apple

almonds (100 calories pack)

dinner:  turkey sausage and angel hair pasta with marinara sauce

Word for today:  "Don't let life change your name

       

Thank God It's Friday!

Hi Everyone,

Just returned from the gym with my trainer, Jennifer.  We worked on abs, triceps, balancing, and core strengthening again. 

Bkfst:  oatmeal

snack:  pita bread with tahiti sauce

             banana

             6 almonds

no lunch...going out to dinner with some friends...not sure what I'm having...pray for me, I'm really hungry.

Word for today:  "You must be the change you wish to see in the world"

Oops, forgot to blog

Hi Everyone,

Yesterday, I took one of my favorite clasess,called, "POW" even though I sometimes can't keep up with the combinations. POW is an intense cardio workout, where you kick and punch a  freestanding heavy bag.  Later today, I will workout with my trainer.  According to the scale yesterday, I've lost 10 pounds.

Now, I want to loose 10 pounds in one month!

Bkfst.  hard boiled egg

           Arrowheads mills oats and flax oatmeal

Lunch   salad w/ chick peas, red beans, cucumbers, tomatoes,

            sun chips

dinner   breaded chicken breast

            green giants mixed vegetables

             Almonds (10)

             small square brownie

I just got a new book called, "The Miami Mediterranean Diet"....lose weight and lower your risk of heart disease with 300 recipes.  Has anyone heard about this diet?

Here's a recipe from the book that looks pretty good.

Angel Hair with Fresh Marinara

16 ounces dried whole grain angel hair pasta

4 TBS. extra virgin olive oil

6 cloves fresh garlic, chopped

1 (28 oz.) can crushed Italian tomatoes

1 (6 oz) can tomato paste

4-5 chopped fresh basil leaves

4 TBS. freshly chopped parsley

1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1/2 cup white wine optional

grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Bring water to boil, add pasta, and cook pasta until al dente.  Remove from heat, drain pasta, and return to pot, drizzling with scant amount of olive oil to keep pasta from sticking together. Set aside.  Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet and saute garlic and onion, but do not brown. Reduce heat to simmer.  Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, basil, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, and wine, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Serve over pasta sprinkled with cheese.

310 calories

   

        Word for today:  "Pick battles big enough to matter, small enough to win"

Wednesday update

Hi Everyone,

Today, we had a 4 hour sweep meeting, where we discuss upcoming new ideas for the show.  It's always interesting to hear other people ideas. 

After the meeting, I took a 45 minute spinning class, which was good.

I did not eat as well as I have been.

Bkfst:  hard boiled egg with pinch of salt

           2 slices cantaloupe

Lunch: whole veggie sandwich and salad

            dark chocolate wafer bar

            some sour dough pretzels (5), and several cinnamon jelly beans

dinner:  catfish with tomato sauce , spinach, and brown grained rice

Word for today:  "Look for someone's strength instead of weakness"         

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Rainy Tuesday

Hi Everyone,

Yesterday, I worked out with my trainer.  We started out on the treadmill for 8 minutes, did 20 squats, 15 cable chest flies, 15 push-ups, and started the circuit again...did this in three intervals.

Bkfst:  Arrowhead Mills Instant Organic Oatmeal with Flax Hot Cereal

          Apple (1)

          Orange (1) 

Lunch:   grilled salmon with mixed greens, beets, chick peas, grape tomatoes, and cucumbers

             1 chocolate chip cookie

Dinner:   sauteed catfish with spinach marinara sauce and garlic

Tonight, I plan to workout at home to a workout tape called TurboJam.

Thanks everyone for your comments and condolences yesterday.

Word for today:  "Giving is true loving".

BACK TO BLOGGING

Hello Everyone,

Sorry, I had to take a break from blogging.  Number one, I'm not very good at keeping a journal on my life to share with the world.  Number two, I loss a very important person in my life...my grandmother...I just needed to pull back from this for awhile.

But, now I'm back.   

Today, we had our weigh in, and I've lost 9 lbs.!!!   I hope I can meet my goal to loose at least 20 pounds by April.

I meet with my trainer at 3p.m. today, I can't wait.  Let me know how you guys are doing with your workout regimen...and I love any suggestions you may have on my workouts or eating.

Word for Today:  "Grandmothers are true blessings"

 

DAY 35

Hi Everyone,

Yesterday, I had a another good workout with my trainer, Jennifer.  She doesn't let me get away with anything!

If I do one more squat on a bose, trying to balance myself, I'm going to scream.  But,I'm not complaining,  I ALWAYS feel so energize after I work out with her.

I received some great fish recipes from our nutritionist Katherine.  I tried this recipe last night for dinner, it was delicious, quick, and easy. 

Easy Tilapia with Wine and Tomatoes

4 fillets Tilapia                            

pepper to taste

4 TBS. transfat free margarine

3 cloves garlic, pressed

4 fresh basil leaves, chopped

1 large tomato, chopped

1 cup white wine

Preheat grill for medium-high het

Place tilapia on a large piece of aluminum foil.  Season with salt and pepper.  Place 1 TBS. butter on top of each piece of fish, and sprinkle garlic, basil and tomato.   Pour the wine over everything. Fold foil up around the fish, and seal into a packet.  Place packet on a cookie sheet for ease in transportation to and from the grill.

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Here's another one...haven't tried it yet.

Baked Tilapia in Garlic and Olive Oil

4 oz. fillets tilapia

4 cloves crushed garlic

3 TBS. olive oil

1 onion, chopped

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Method:

Rub the fish fillets with crushed garlic, then place in shallow , non-reactive dish.  Spoon olive oil over the fish until coated.  Place the onion on top of fish.  Cover the fish and marinate for overnight to allow the fish to soak.

Preheat oven 350 degrees

Bake fish in 9x13 baking dish along with olive oil, garlic, and onion.  Sprinkle fish with cayenne pepper.

Word for Today:  "smile"

DAY 32

Hi Everyone,

Friday, we had our annual wedding show.  Here I am with Ann Marie (left), who does an outstanding job spearheading the wedding shows year after year, and Joanie (far right), another producer on our staff at the wedding reception we held for our very special couple, Kacy and Jordan.  Each year, I have responsibility of coordinating the wedding reception.  This year's couple was so inspiring.  They truly epitomize courage, hope, and endurance.  It made some of us here at "Live" be thankful for what we have.

 

Word for today:  "Be glad of life, because it gives you the chance to look up at the stars"

DAY 31

Today, was a crazy, busy day.  Tomorrow is one of our special event type shows,  where we marry a deserving couple on national television.  Each year is a compelling and moving story...and  tomorrow's wedding couple's story is one of the most inspiring ones...and I've seen them all! 

We had our group workout session today at Reebok...it was a good class.  We did strength training with weighs, some sprinting and squats. 

I finally brought a blood pressure monitor today...so, now I will check my blood pressure everyday.   

Today I had

bkfst:  fruit 7 slices melon

lunch:  grilled salmon with lettuce,and chopped tomatoes and cucumbers w/ balsalmic vinegar and oil

           on the side

           apple

           1 chocolate chip cookie

dinner:  baked chicken wings and cucumber salad

          chai tea with skim milk and half blueberry reduced fat muffin

          

lots of water

      Word for today:  "Life isn't about finding yourself...Life is about creating yourself"

DAY 30

Hi Everyone,

Today, I met with our nutritionist.     She is encouraging all of us to adopt  healthy eating into our everyday life, beyond this challenge.  Three meals a day, but smaller portions.   I am now exercising four days a week, but I think I need to pump it up, in order to reach my goal. 

I had a physical today, so I skipped breakfast.  My blood pressure today was 120/80, which is pretty good.  I'll get the results of my cholesterol in a couple of weeks. I need to invest in a blood pressure machine to monitor my pressure.  I'm open to suggestions on the type of home blood pressure machines.

BKFST:    NONE

LUNCH    2 BAKED CHICKEN WINGS

               BROCCOLI SPEARS

DINNER  NOT SURE YET

Word for today:  "If you change your thinking, you can change your life"

DAY 29

Today, Mariann, Lori, and I took a spinning class together for 45 minutes.

We were quite SURPRISE to see no other than

Baseball Superstar Alex Rodriquez walk into the same class we were taking.

It seemed to be a thrill for everyone...What a gorgeous man!!!    In fact, today was celebrity day at Reebok.  We heard that  Madonna was also working out with her trainer in another area.

This photo was taken by Mariann right before he Alex Rodriquez walked into the spinning class.

Food Journal

Bkft:  oatmeal

        5 slices of fruit

Lunch:  small mixed green salad with chicken, chick peas, edamame, carrots, cucumbers, and fat-free

            raspberry dressing

            1 chocolate chip cookie

dinner:  salmon w/ vegetable medley

            apple

Word for Today:  "Expect the Unexpected" 

DAY 28

HI EVERYONE,

I HAD ANOTHER GOOD WORKOUT WITH MY TRAINER, JENNIFER.  WE DID MORE STRENGTH TRAINING AND CARDIO WORK. 

TODAY, WE HAD OUR WEIGH IN.  I  LOST 4 POUNDS.  I NEED TO DO MORE ON THE WEEKENDS, THAT'S WHERE I'M FALLING SHORT. 

BFKST:  OATMEAL

LUNCH:  SALMON WITH MIX GREENS, CHOPPED TOMATOES AND CUCUMBERS (NO DRESSING TODAY)

               APPLE

               1 CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE

DINNER:  BARBECUE CHICKEN WINGS

              HALF OF A REDUCED FAT BLUEBERRY MUFFIN

LOTS OF WATER

I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO EVERYONE SUPPORTING ME AND YOUR ENCOURAGING COMMENTS. 

WORD FOR TODAY:  "YOU MUST DO THE THING YOU THINK YOU CANNOT DO"

SUPERBOWL WEEKEND

Hope everyone had a great weekend.  I'm soooo glad football season is over...Now, I can get back on track.  I had too many football gatherings.

Yesterday, I had barbecue chicken wings, turkey chilli, and salad.

DAY 25

Hi Everyone,

Watch for us again this Monday, as we weigh in.

Yesterday, I wasn't feeling well....so I ate fruit and yogurt for breakfast. 

Lunch:  mixed green salad

dinner:  2 baked chicken legs

           caramel latte with skim milk

           4 mini glazed donuts

 

Wednesday, I had my workout with my trainer, Jennifer.  I did push-ups, cable rows, and cable chest flies in intervals. 

Today, I had....bfkst.  hard boiled egg

                      lunch  turkey chili and mixed green salad

                      not sure what I'm having for dinner

It's going to be really difficult on Super bowl Sunday...I'm having friends over and the menu is not healthy.

But, I plan to have a healthy dish for myself...not sure what.  I don't want to eat too much the night before the weigh in.

Word for today:  "We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us."

Be Blessed!

DAY 23

Hi Everyone,

Today I had a good workout with my trainer Jennifer.  She's so focus.  I really like her.  Anyway,  last night I planned to have grilled shrimp with green peas (Kashi frozen food), but instead I had dinner with my mom, and we had chinese food.  We shared an order of General Tso chicken and I had my saki again. 

But today, I worked it off.  I feel that I am more realistic with my lifestyle while doing this weight loss challenge the second time around.  If I go off the healthy path a little, I know WHAT I NEED TO DO THE NEXT DAY....WORK IF OFF. 

With Jennifer, I did squats, bicycle strecthes, chest presses, balancing on the dome ball, and some push-ups.  I do 20 for each.  After exercising, I try to spend 15 minutes in the steam room....and if I have the energy I may sneak in some crunches. 

The last time I was on the scale, I lost about 4 to 5 pounds.  I'm hoping it's more by now. 

Today's menu:

Bkfst:  4 slicles cantaloupe

          small cup of manhattan clam chowder  (featured on our show today for healthy and hearty

                                                                    superbowl recipe)

Lunch: grilled salmon w/ mixed greens, edamame, cherry tomatoes, carrots, and red beans with

           fat-free raspberry dressing and a little balsamic vinegar

Snack:  Starbuck's Chai Tea with skim milk

Tonight, for dinner I plan to eat Kashi's shrimp and vegetables...if it doesn't happen our let you know.

Today, I had Susan Lucci as a guest and her secret to being fit is doing pilates...in fact she's been doing pilates for 12 years before it became a new thing to do.  Last week, Diane Lane was on the show and her exercise regimen is YOGA....She loves yoga and hates cardio.

So,  there you have two celebrity tips for keeping fit from two  beautiful  women, who are older, but ARE STILL LOOKING GOOD AND BETTER THAN EVER!

Word for Today:  "Be the Best you can be, everyday" 

DAY 22

HI EVERYONE,

TODAY, WE HAD VISITORS AT OUR WORKOUT...NO OTHER THAN....REGIS AND JOY PHILBIN!!!!!

IT WAS GREAT HAVING THEM THERE AND CHEERING US ON. 

WE DID A WEDGE WORKOUT WITH A TERRIFIC INSTRUCTOR AT REEBOK.   YOU ARE ON THE FLOOR FOR THE MOST PART USING WEIGHTS.  IT'S GREAT FOR YOUR BACK AND POSTURE.

IT WAS FUN HAVING REGIS THERE. 

TODAY WAS A GOOD ONE.  HERE'S WHAT I HAD TO EAT.

BKFST:  3 SLICES CANTALOUPE

LUNCH:  SALMON AND MIXED GREEN SALAD

DINNER:  GRILLED SHRIMP WITH GREEN PEAS

SNACK:   SOUR DOUGH PRETZELS

               APPLE

     LOTS AND LOTS OF WATER.   

WORD FOR TODAY:  "THERE IS NOTHING THE BODY SUFFERS THAT THE SOUL MAY NOT PROFIT BY"

DAY 21

Hi Everyone,

Today I forced myself to work out, but once I got there I did get into it.  Remember, even if you don't feel like going,  GO!!   YOU'LL BE BETTER FOR IT.

I did interval work on the treadmill, chest and tricep presses for 45 minutes, and spent fifteen in the sauna (smile).  That's my favorite place to be.

Bkfast:  3 cantaloupes

             half of think health bar

            

Lunch:  Cindy bought in a sausage and pasta dish, which she prepared at home.  It was very tasty....for you Cindy fans, see if you can get her recipe.

dinner:  Kashi Coconut Lemgrass Chicken  (delicious)

            orange

            leftover salmon (size of a deck of cards)

Remember to DRINK WATER.

Word of Today:  "If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain"

DAY 18

HEY THERE,

ON FRIDAY, NO WORK OUT .....BUT I ATE WELL.

BKFAST:  APPLE

                HALF REDUCED FAT BLUEBERRY MUFFIN

                1 SMALL CARAMEL LATTE W/ SKIM MILK

LUNCH:     THINK BAR....RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE

DINNER:    SLICED CHICKEN TERAKI WITH SAUCE ON SIDE

                SMALL GREEN SALAD

                 1 LARGE SAKI  (IT WAS ONE OF THOSE DAYS)

                   

DAY 17

HI EVERYONE,

I HAD ANOTHER GREAT WORKOUT WITH MY PERSONAL TRAINER, JENNINER.  WE DID 8 MINUTES  ON THE TREADMILL , 20 CHEST PRESSES, 20 LEG PRESSES, WEIGHT TRAINING, AND ABDOMINAL WORK.

        BRKFT.  OATMEAL

                     4 SLICES OF CANTALOUPE

        LUNCH:  SALMON W/ MIXED GREENS AND CHOPPED TOMATOES AND CUCUMBERS

                      APPLE

                      1 OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIE

       DINNER:  TURKEY W/ MIXED VEGETABLES

                       GOAT CHEESE ON 3 WHOLE GRAIN CRACKERS

THANKS FOR YOU ALL YOUR FOOD SUGGESTIONS.

STAY GOOD TO YOURSELF!

DELORES

               

   

               

      

DAY 16

 

HI EVERYONE,

YESTERDAY,

I HAD A GREAT WORKOUT WITH OUR FITNESS TRAINER FROM SELF MAGAZINE.

THE GROUP AND I WORKED WITH SPEEDBALLS.

MARIANN AND I COUPLED UP FOR THIS WORKOUT.  IT GOOD WORKING WITH A PARTNER.

BKFAST:  CEREAL

                5 SLICES OF CANTALOUPE

LUNCH:   RED APPLE

                MINI SNICKER BAR (I KNOW AFTER ALL OF THAT I WAS STILL BAD)

NOTE:  THE SPEEDBALL EXERCISE WAS LATE IN THE DAY, AND THE CAFETERIA WAS CLOSE, AND I DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO SEARCH FOR LUNCH....I KNOW EXCUSES, EXCUSES.

FOR DINNER, NEEDLESS TO SAY I WAS FAMISHED.  BUT, I DID NOT HAVE TIME TO COOK SO I HAD LEAN CUISINE CHICKEN PRIMAVERA AND 3 BAKED CHICKEN WINGS

DRANK WATER

WENT TO BED.

DAY 15

HI EVERYONE, 

I DIDN'T DO VERY WELL THIS WEEKEND.  I DID NOT EXERCISE, AND I'M FEELING A LITTLE UNDER THE WEATHER.  BUT, I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO MY WORKOUT TOMORROW WITH THE GROUP.

BKFAST:  EGG WHITE OMELETTE W/ PEPPERS & ONIONS

LUNCH:    SALAD W/ GRAPE TOMATOES, MIXED GREENS, CARROTS, AND CUCUMBER WITH FAT-FREE RASPBERRY DRESSING.

SNACK:    SMALL HAMBURGER FROM MACDONALD'S (COULDN'T RESIST)

DINNER    6 SMALL BAKED CHICKEN WINGS WITH GREEN PEAS

4 CRACKERS WITH GOAT CHEESE

HOPE TO HAVE A BETTER REPORT TOMORROW.

DAY 12

Hi Everyone,

Thank God it's Friday!   Today,  I didn't have time to eat breakfast.  So, I had an early lunch around 11:30 p.m.

Lunch:  mixed salad w/chick peas, edamame, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, sprinkle of blue cheese, and side of fat-free raspberry dressing.

Snack:  Orange

Dinner:  Lean Cuisine w/ green peans (220 calories).  I'm trying to do no more than 550 calories for dinner.

Snack:    3 crackers w/ goat cheese

I need to drink MORE WATER.....but I am staying away from soda, juice, and coffee!!!!

Here are some dinner recommendations from our nutritionist, but remember it is geared specifically for my diet, but perhaps you can modify it to your particular weight situation.

1) Pasta wtih Dinner Salad

1l/2 cup spaghetti with 1/2cup low sodium, tomato-based pasta sauce.  Toss in unlimited veggies like steamed broccoli, spinach, squash, asparagus, or peppers.

Serve with a salad:  2 cups leafy greens, unlimited veggies, 1tbsp. light ranch dressing or olive oil based dressing.

2) Pork chop with baked sweet potato, applesauce, asparagus and dinner salad

5 oz . pork loin chop (will cook down to about a 3 0z. serving...about the size of 1 deck of cards).

1 cup baked sweet potato

1/2 cup applesauce, unsweetened

1 cup asparagus

dinner salad (see above)

3) Roasted chicken with baked potato, baby carrots & peas

4. oz. roasted chicken

1 small baked potato topped with 1 tbsp. trans fat free margarine or low fat sour cream)

1 1/2 cup steamed peas and baby carrots (look for frozen variety to save time)

My food cravings are still challenging at night. I'm usually in bed by 11:30 p.m.

Also, for those of you who want strategies for lowering your blood pressure, experts recommend The Dash Diet...http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/new_dash.pdf

Have a great weekend...and Keep moving.

delores

             

DAY 11

Hey Guys,

I just got back from my first work-out with my personal trainer, Jennifer Jones.  I love her name.  It just has a nice ring to it.  Anyway, she's great and feel more confident that I am on my way again to lose even more weight than I didl the first time around.  We did three circuits...8 minutes on the treadmill... 15 squats standing against the wall on the big balance ball, 20 chest pulls, 20 crushes on the big ball, 20 leg stretches, and then start all over again.  It was a productive work-out.  I realized whenever the back of my neck is sweating I know I'm burning calories. 

Bkfst:  3 slices cantaloupe

           boiled egg

Lunch:   mixed green salad w/ chick peas, grape tomatoes, edamame, and fat free raspberry dressing on the side.

apple

1 oatmeal raisin cookie

Tonight, I take my son to a Boy Scout meeting where they usually order Dominos pizza....Not for me...I have my orange in hand...but I think I better pick up a low-fat yogurt before going there.   Dinner becomes shaky at times, depending on what time I arrive at home....I may or may not have a 3 course dinner.

If I get home any later than 8 p..m., I am not cooking dinner.  Katherine gave me some ideas for frozen dinners, which I'll shop for this weekend.

Got to run.  Take care and Keep on Keeping on!

DAY 10

Hi People,

How is everyone?  Today was a good eating day.  I had

Breakfast:   banana (half)

                  boiled egg

Lunch:       egg white omelette w/ peppers and onions

                 whole wheat toast w/ little margarine

                 diced tomatoes on side

dinner:      baked chicken drumsticks (2) w/out skin

                salad w/carrots, cucumbers, and tomatoes

                skinny cow popsicle

                 3 crackers w/ cheddar cheese

LOTS OF WATER!!!!!!

                  

DAY 9

Hey Guys,

Today, I took a definition class at Reebok with Elyssa, Marco, Laurie, and Mariann.  It's great when we work together and support one another.  The definition class works every muscle, from every angle, in every way.  It improves your muscular strength and endurance by using weights, body bars, and medicine balls.  It's a good class.  I feel today.  Here's my menu for today.

Breakfast:  Instant Organic Oatmeal with Flax

                1/2 hard boiled egg

Lunch:       mixed green salad with chick peas, red peppers, grilled chicken (3 slices), cherry tomatoes

                 balsamic vinegar, olive oil and a pinch of fat-free raspberry dressing

dinner:      baked chicken and zucchini w/ onions and olive oil

                skinny cow fudge popsicle

snack:  6 almonds

Thank you for information on chia seeds.  I have to ask the nutritionist about this, and read more about it.

Hope everyone is keeping to their fitness and diet regimen.  This is just the beginning .  I am encouraged and I thank you all.  Will share the nutritionist recommendation for me with you soon. 

Take care

DAY 8

Hi Everyone,

Today we were introduced to the world of pilates....it's a great form of exercising.  I look forward to doing more pilates after I lose some weight.  I see it more for strenthging and toning.  I need to BURN FAT!    Stay tune!

WEEKEND

HI Everyone,

Sorry I'm a little late getting a blog out to you.  This weekend was challenging.  My husband and I had neighbors over for the Giant vs. Dallas game.  I had one slice of veggie pizza, and two glasses of red wine.  Meaghan, our fitness trainer gave some advice on treadmill workouts.    Please take time to read her comments below.  I went walking on Saturday for 45 minutes.  I need to pump up my walking exercises on the weekends.

Day 5

 

Hi Everyone,

Today I was on the show with our Physical Trainer, who talked about working on a treadmill in intervals.  I usually spend 60 minutes on a treadmill at the same speed  4.5/ incline 2.5.  On the show, Meaghan, our fitness consultant said I should start out at a comfortable pace, then bring up the speed for 15 mins., then bring it down a bit for another 15 mins., then up again perhaps even at a higher speed each time.    This will help burn calories faster without running. Also, our Nutritionist, Katherine Brooking has given some information below regarding high blood pressure... what it is and what is considered normal.  I hope you find it helpful.  In regard to resisting foods we should not eat like candy or pizza.  I'm told not to deprive myself , and you should eat certain foods in moderation.  A small bite of dark chocolate is okay...and one slice of veggie pizza with a little bit of cheese may not hurt.  For me, when I finally make a decision to loose my weight, I desperately stay away from anything that will trigger more....like potato chips...I just can't have one or two...once the taste is there, it over.  If you are like me,

don't indulge...simple as that...drink water instead.  I wish I had a better answer but I don't .  You guys are such an encouragement me.  I appreciate you taking the time blog me.  This blogging is ALL NEW TO ME.  Be Well and You Too Can Do It! 

Next week I will share with you my menu plan and what I eat each day. 

Day 4

Hi Everyone,

Today was a good work-out day.  I took another kick-boxing class for 1 hour, and a abs class for 15 minutes.  I feel good, but hungry.  I'm still awaiting my menu plan.  It's so interesting to see so many people have similar weigh issues.  As promised, some of the tapes I find beneficial are Leslie Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds for Abs, and diffent versions of Turbo Jam by Beachbody.  They are two very different workouts.  Walk away the Pounds is a low-impact workout.   It's good for folks who are just starting out.  Turbo Jam is just the opposite....high energy workout for those who like a variation of exercises that keep you moving at a high pace.  In regard to questions concering high blood pressure, I am not an expert on that, you need to talk with your doctor concerning that.  I feel I'm getting back into swing of working out.  Let's continue to go through this TOGETHER!!!!  You too can do it.  Thanks again for all the support.

Day 3

Hi Everyone,
Thank you so much for your encouraging words...it's comforting to know their are people out there that can relate to my personal weight issue. As soon as I receive my meal plan, I will share it with you.  I'll also share some of the workout tapes that I have used and will do again for this weightloss journey. 
Stay motivated and go for it...you can do it too!!!!

Day 2

Today, we had our first work-out session....a kickboxing class.  It was REALLY a hard class, but I must say, "I feel good".  It reminded me how important exercise is in one's life.  I must keep that at the forefront of my mind.  I don't particularly like exercising...it's just not an easy thing for me to do....caring for others is.  Now, I need to care for myself. 

Day 1

I’m really excited and hopeful about starting my new fitness program.  I hope to do even better this time….and not for a short while but for life!