The Revolving Diet

Day 188 ~ Summary of the Curves Diet

The week went well except for when I got to Thursday.  I have not idea what came over me BUT I was craving things BIG TIME!!  That feeling went into Thursday and I wanted everything I said I wanted....but I prevailed and did not splurge.  Not all days are like this as on Sunday I did cave in and had Kettlecorn popcorn

The week brought me down 1.2 pounds.  YEAH!!!

I definitely was satisfied with all the food I had.  Never a hungry time of day. 

During the week I read through the rest of the Curves Book.  It is laid out very well.  In addition to the questions that determine what diet you are on, Carb Sensitive or Calorie Sensitive, the book covers exercise with illustrations on how to do the exercises, recipes and shopping lists broken down by what you are making for each diet plan.

The diet is supposed to provide slow and steady results.  From my experience this past week I would say that it definitely does.  Being satisfied with the amount of food I ate and getting three days of exercise in made this plan a doable long term plan.

I personally have never been in a Curves Workout Studio but a few people I know have and have had great results - then there are others that had not so great results.  Dieting is hard enough and then to add exercise you really need commitment.  The Curves book laid out 30 minutes on 3 days and for most people I think that is a doable plan.  I did this one week without belonging to Curves and lost weight. So it can be done with checking out a book from the library and not joining Curves.

Would I do this diet again, yes.  Is it good long term, from my past week, I would have to say yes again. Being that once you get past the first phase of this diet and go into the second phase you get to add more variety of foods and because you are eating six times a day your blood sugar is steady throughout the day.

***CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE DOING ANY DIET***

Day 187 ~ 7/25/10

Last night after swimming, got home and popped a movie in (The Fantastic Mr. Fox, it was okay...I fell asleep the last 15 minutes - I have no idea what the ending was) ...ANYWAY - while watching the movie I had popcorn  (Kettlecorn from Trader Joe's - - THE BEST!!!!)

My point here is - I went off and still lost.  Even though only an ounce, it's still something.  Watching all week and slipping didn't hurt me too bad.

Last day of Curves Diet.........Todays Meals:

Breakfast (Meal 1): 1/2 cup cantaloupe, 4 oz cottage cheese

Snack(Meal 2):  1 banana

Lunch(Meal 3): Lettuce leaves, 2 hard boiled eggs, 1 teaspoon mayo

Snack (Meal 4): Jay Robb Chocolate Protein drink made w/skim milk

Dinner(Meal 5): 5 oz Brandied Chicken, 1/2 cup white rice, 1 cup broccoli

Snack (Meal 6): 4 oz vanilla non fat yogurt

Since I have done a few "straight from the book" diets, I thought I was due for a FAD diet, so tomorrow I am starting the MONO DIET.  Check out the right side bar for the breakdown.

I hope your weekend went as planned (and if not - it's okay to mix things up one in awhile) .

Have a great night and a wonderful Monday!!

You have only failed when you quit trying. Until then, you are still in the act of progression. The goal is never quit trying and you'll never be a failure.

 

 

Day 186 ~ 7/24/10

MAJOR HOT ONE today!!!  At 8:30 this morning it was 89 degrees!  I did not ride the bike (took today off).  Other than that had a very nice relaxing day with family by the pool.

I hope your day was just as enjoyable!!

Todays Meals:

Breakfast (Meal 1): 1 egg, 3 slices of bacon

Snack(Meal 2): Jay Robb Vanilla Protein Shake

Lunch (Meal 3):  3 oz can solid white tuna (in water), lettuce, tomato (free foods),2 tsp mustard

Snack (Meal 4): 1/2 cup cantaloupe, 4 oz cottage cheese

Dinner(Meal 5): 6 oz 93% ground beef burger, 1 oz swiss Cheese, tsp ketchup, 3 slices dill pickle

Snack (Meal 6): sliced tomato, 4 oz cottage cheese

Have an AWESOME night and enjoy your Sunday ....talk to you tomorrow!!!

The only time it's too late to change yourself is when you're dead. Until then, you're simply making excuses or lying to yourself.

Day 185 ~ 7/23/10

I got in my 30 minutes of bike riding in yesterday (forgot to update) and today.  So for the week I met the basic exercise requirements for the Curves Diet (even though not circuit training (tonight I’ll add some arm exercises in).

Today is another day where I had some cravings (mostly for a Sour Apple Martini, Crab Rangoon’s and a slice of The Great Wall of Chocolate cake @ P.F. CHANGS), I am not being TOOOO SPECIFIC – but not going to happen, I’ve got an exciting night of cleaning ahead of me.  I am a woman with a plan….it is to get majority of it done tonight and hopefully sleep late tomorrow !!!

I hope this past week went well for you!

Todays Meals:

Breakfast (Meal 1):  1/2 cup cantaloupe, 4 oz cottage cheese

Snack(Meal 2): Jay Robb Chocolate Protein shake (did a shaker thing at work w/skim  milk)

Lunch(Meal 3): 3 oz chopped chicken breast, 2 cups salad (lettuce, cucumber, shredded carrots, tomatoes, all free food)

Snack (Meal 4): Vanilla Greek non fat yogurt, 1 oz chopped almonds

Dinner(Meal 5): Pan fried (no fat, cooking spray) Tilapia, lemon juice, string beans with almonds.

Snack (Meal 6): 2 hard boiled eggs, 4 oz orange juice

Here's a great Cool, Refreshing and Easy, low-cal treat for these HOT SUMMER DAYS!!!

Mixed Berry Smoothie Pops Recipe

Makes 8 to 10 pops

2 cups mixed fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
1 to 2 tbsp honey (depending on the sweetness of the berries)
1 cup milk
1/2 cup nonfat, plain Greek yogurt

Put all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into ice-pop molds and insert sticks; freeze until solid for about 3 hours. Will be good for about 2 weeks frozen.

** You can also just use one fruit....if you use frozen fruit, drop milk down to 3/4 cup **

ENJOY your night and your tomorrow!!!

Dream as if you will live forever, live life as if you'll die today.

Day 184 ~ 7/22/10

I do not know what it was today but I had some STRONG cravings for pancakes & a burger.

I woke up not in the mood for the protein shake - but since I picked it up last night at healthfood store and they are in packet form (meaning I had to use the blender) I had to have it either this morning or for dinner....I opted for breakfast.

It was okay....The advertisement on the top says"The Best Tasting Protein Shake on the Planet"....again....okay. It says you can mix with water, juice or milk....It's chocolate so juice was out - I trid water this time - it was watery...tomorrow I will make with milk.

Todays Meals: (What I WISH I had....MAJOR CRAVINGS TODAY!!!)

Breakfast (Meal 1):  Jay Robb Chocolate Egg White Protein Shake (24g protein)

Wish...........Banana Pancakes with Pecans, Butter & Syrup

Snack(Meal 2): 4 oz Greek non fat vanilla yogurt, 1 small apple

Lunch(Meal 3): 3 oz Boars Head low sodium turkey breast, 1 slice Pepperide Farm Oatmeal (low Calorie) bread, a little lettuce with sliced tomatoes (free food)

Wish.........BIG FAT JUICY CHEESEBURGER & FRIES

Snack (Meal 4): 2 Hard boiled eggs, 1 oz cheddar cheese

Dinner(Meal 5): BBQ chicken  on the grill w. BBQ sauce (1 tablespoon), 1 cup mixed steamed broccoli & cauliflower 

Snack (Meal 6): 2 oz pistachios (in shells) , 1/2 cup white grapes 

I hope tomorrow is not as bad as today as far as cravigs go.

TIME YOU ENJOYED WASTING ~ IS NOT WASTED TIME.     (Sometimes we all need a break)

Have a wonderful night!

Day 183 ~ 7/21/10

I MADE IT....to the 1/2 way point!!!  When I started this blog/journal, I had hopes to get through a month, WHO KNEW I HAD SO MUCH TO SAY??!!

I do have more energy, I have bought a few smaller clothes items and I feel good!

What more can I ask?  I haven't changed, I'm still myself - only a little less of me.

Todays Meals:

Breakfast (Meal 1): 4 oz Greek non fat vanilla yogurt

Snack(Meal 2): Worldwide Sport Cookies n Creme Protein Shake (last one, new kind tomorrow)

Lunch(Meal 3): 2 cups salad (Free Food), 3 oz can solid white tuna (in water), 2 tsp mustard

Snack (Meal 4): 2 plums, 4 oz cottage cheese

Dinner(Meal 5): 4 oz Grilled Chicken w/caramelized onions, 1 oz Monterey Pepper Jack Cheese

Snack (Meal 6): 1 cup watermelon (too full for anything else)


Gilda Radner was one of my favorite comedians and this statement is truly how I feel today!!!

Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next.
Gilda Radner

Be good to yourself and everything will fall into place!  Have an AWESOME night and a FANTASTIC tomorrow....talk to you later!

Day 182 ~ 7/20/10

Today went better than yesterday, I was still late for work though and I over slept and only got in 15 minutes of bike in this morning.

Last night I stopped at Kohl's for a Bridal Shower gift, I know invitation is in mail (for September Shower)  and I am rarely this well prepared.....I had an incentive, you know how you get those peel off discounts in the mail, I never get one for more that 15% off.....I GOT 30% OFF!!!

So if you are interested and you can buy on-line (as I have the actual peel off and there is no way I can get it to all of you reading...I WOULD IF I COULD :0) ) - the code is good until 7/21/10 (tomorrow) SIZZLING30...if you spend over $75, you also get Free Shipping....not a bad deal!!

Todays Meals:

Breakfast (Meal 1):  2 egg whites, 3 slices bacon

Snack(Meal 2): 4 oz Greek non fat vanilla yogurt, 1 small apple

Lunch(Meal 3): 3 oz Boars Head low sodium turkey breast, 1 cup lettuce with sliced tomatoes (free food)

Snack (Meal 4): Worldwide Sport Cookies n Creme Protein Shake (same as yesterday) - I bought 3 of these....had to have it until I go to Health Food store tonight

Dinner(Meal 5): Steak on the grill, grilled tomatoes, eggplant and onions (all skewered & marinated in fat free italian dressing)

Snack (Meal 6): 4 oz cottage cheese, 1/2 cup watermelon (yummy!!)

Even though the diet says exercise 30 minutes, three times a week....I felt I want to get a little something in daily (or mostly daily).  I am on a roll, with exception for my Sunday break in exercise.  I really am feeling more energized doing it in the morning and if it's working, I am not messing around with it!!

Going back to my Kohl's shopping last night. I tried on pants and found the legs too big and the waist too small.  The pants had a stretch type material added.  Why would a manufacturer add stretch but not at the waist??  Then I bought a really nice deep purple Daisy Fuentes shirt...got it home tried it on and it's one of those shirts that have seams under your boobs....in order to get the seams in the right place - the top half of my bra was showing.  To cover the bra, the seam went straight across my nipples.  I either have to get some sort of industrial bra scaffolding, that not only separates but lifts these babies up so that I resemble someone that has recently had a breast lift.  The thought occurred to me to try without a bra ....this not only was a B.A.D. I.D.E.A. It looked ridiculous.....Not only did my boobs drop to my waist but the seam went across my chest (nipples no longer facing forward, they are now searching the floor for a long lost contact lense).  Needless to say - shirt is going back.

I HOPE YOUR DAY WAS GREAT, YOU KEEP A SMILE ON YOUR FACE AND YOUR DIET AND/OR EXERCISE PLAN IS ON TARGET !!!

Day 181 ~ 7/19/10

I have been running so late today.  It all started with doing 1/2 hour of the bike this morning....YES, ONE HALF HOUR!!!!  I was going to do only 20 minutes but the Curves diet asks for 1/2 hour at least 3 times a week - so I jumped right in.  In doing this I threw my entire day off.  Hard as it seems, 15 minutes should not throw your day out of whack but I seem to be still trying to catch up!!

The day went well...here's today's meals:

Breakfast (Meal 1): 3 oz. Boars Head low-sodium ham, 2 eggs

Snack(Meal 2): 4 oz cottage cheese, 1/2 cup watermelon

Lunch(Meal 3): 2 cups salad (Free Food), 3 oz can tuna (in water), 2 tsp mustard

Snack (Meal 4): Worldwide Sport Cookies n Creme Protein Shake (35g protein, 4 carbs)

Dinner(Meal 5): Chicken fajitas (sauteed chicken with onions, peppers & seasoning)

Snack (Meal 6): 4 oz Greek non fat vanilla yogurt

I am doing the Carbohydrate Sensitive Plan. The protein shake I picked up (Walmart) ....NOT SO GOOD....looked good (Cookies & Creme) but tasted like yoo-hoo, not thick, watery.....I am going to stop at health food store tomorrow and see what other options there are....

This is a quick update as I still have to do Summary of last weeks diet....have a WONDERFUL night!!!!

You won't fail if you're not perfect, you'll fail if you're not committed to improving yourself slightly each day.