The Revolving Diet

Day 269.2 ~ 10/16/11

I deviated off the path today by having (2) Reese Cups  (my fault for picking up Halloween candy) - it was a reward for not having a store a call the fire department to use the jaws of life on me. A poor reward once you read what happened...

 

It was absolutely, completely my fault.  A quick stop into one of my favorite stores, Steinmart, and found a shirt that I thought was cute.  Now you know I am not keen on trying things on at the store - but felt I had some time, let me do it and maybe I'll be lucky and get something new.  I grabbed a few more things on my way into dressing room.  Once in, I couldn't wait to try on the shirt.  The hanger read XL and I thought for sure it would fit or be loose.  I got it half way over my head with one arm in a sleeve and it stopped.  I tugged, I bent forward, I shook, I shimmied - the shirt was going no further. I took a break. I sat on the cushioned bench and looked at the tag hanging on the sleeve (my arm dangling in the air because I can not put it down). The tag said Medium.  I am now ticked off that someone put a Medium shirt on a a hanger with an XL tag.  I got back up off the nice cushioned chair and bent forward and instead of pulling on , I attempted to pull it off.  In my quest for freedom and having been bent over for more than the allotted time before I actually not only saw stars but shooting stars and comets, I realized that the salesgirl was knocking on door asking if I needed assistance.  I grunted out an "NO, I am fine, thank you"  before sitting back down on chair.  I took a few more breaths and tried to relax (as much as one could relax in this situation).   At this point - it's now or nothing.  I am going to rip this shirt off full force, not worry if it gets ripped, if my arm comes out in it or I remove part of my scalp as my hair is wrapped around a few buttons (what else right??)....I count to 3 and pull as hard as I can - the shirt comes off!  YIPPEE for me.  Now I turn and look at my back and arm in the mirror and I have welts that are so red and deep that it looks as if I time traveled to Medieval Europe and was punished. Who says beauty isn't painful??? 

 

Needless to say, the balance of what I brought into the dressing room was left.  

 

And those Reese Cups were delicious.

 

 

What I had in ORANGE

 

Breakfast:

1/2 cup orange juice -or-  1 medium orange

2  small whole grain pancakes (example:buckwheat made with egg substitute) topped with fresh fruit or sugar free syrup - I had a whole wheat english muffin instead

1-2 cups coffee  or tea (non fat milk & artificial sweetener)

  

Lunch:

Nicoise salad: tuna(dry), tomato, 1/2 sliced hard boiled egg, 3 black olives, 1 anchovy, onion, bell pepper, rasish and celery with  balsamic vinagrette dressing on the side (just a few forkfuls)

Diet drink of your choice(coffee, tea, soda)

8 oz glass water (bottle of water - 16.9oz)

  

Snack: (2) Reeses Cups)

1 small box of raisins or 1/2 cup grapes (purple or green)

 8 oz glass of water

  

Dinner:

3 oz sirloin steak (lean) with grilled onions, mushrooms, garlic and peppers - your choice

1 medium baked potato or sweet potato with skin (no butter, margarine or sour cream) 

1 cup steamed veggies - your choice

4 oz red wine -or- 12 oz light beer

8 oz water (16.9 oz bottle water)

  

Snack:

3/4 cup sugar free, fat free ice cream

or

sugar free jello with non-fat whipped cream

8 oz glass water (16.9oz bottle water)

  

Total Grams Fat: 28.1

 Total Grams Fiber: 29.6

 

I hope your Sunday was full of relaxation!!

 

Have a wonderful night!

 

 

Day 268.2 ~ 10/15/11

Some Tips and Good information from the book:

  

Stay Well Hydrated Tip

  

You can lose almost a quart of water while exercising.  You should have at least a glass of water 20-30 minutes before exercising and another glass of water when you finish with your exercise. It's a good idea to keep a bottle of water with you while you exercise and take regular sips, don't wait until thirsty.  One of the very first signs of dehydration is fatigue.

  

Stay away from so-called power drinks, soda, fruit punch lemonade and any drinks with added sugar.  A 2009 study of 810 adults published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that cutting back on liquid calories may be the quickest route to shed unwanted pounds.  Participants lost more weight cutting down on liquid calories, than they did cutting down on solid calories over a period of 18 months.  The theory proposed why liquid calories are weightier than solid calories, is that people do not chew beverages, which results in a lower hormone response that signal fullness.  In other words, people are still hungry after drinking sweetened beverages.  Also, the sweeteners which are added to these beverages may also promote fat storage.

  

With Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks and other little quick stops for beverages being convenient they are also added to our bottom line (every thing below our chest....stomach, hips and butt).  It's so easy to drop in and get a calorie laden Latte (I am guilty of this...I used to have 1-2 daily).

  

Health Benefits of Fit-Step Walking

  

1) 30 minutes of walking daily can decrease the risk of coronary heart disease, hypertension and type 2 adult onset diabetes

  

2) Reduces blood sugar levels and lowers the risk of obesity

  

3) Decreases anxiety and depression, enhances mood and mental well-being.  Walking has been shown to reduce anxiety resulting from stress and tension, combat depression, insomnia and improve sex drive.

  

4) Walking also helps to prevent several degenerative neurological diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and degenerative joint diseases, such as arthritis.

  

5) Walking reduces the risk of colon prostate and breast cancer

  

6) Walking increase bone density and reduces the risk of osteoporosis

  

7) Walking adds years to your life and life to your years

  

Walking is cheap - all you need is a good pair of comfortable shoes/sneakers, clothes a bottle of water and you are on your way!  I got my 45 minutes in...did you??

 

What I had in ORANGE

 

Breakfast:

1/2 cup orange juice -or-  grapefruit juice

2 Eggs (egg white or artificial egg omelet) with tomato, green peppers, onions and any non-fat cheese; or 1 poached or fried egg (use fat free spray)

1 slice whole wheat, rye or pumpernickel bread with all fruit jam (1 TABLESPOON)

1-2 cups coffee  or tea (non fat milk & artificial sweetener)

  

Lunch:

1 cup soup any kind except creamed - the more veggies and beans the better

Large tossed salad with 1/2 tsp olive oil & vinegar or non-fat dressing

2 whole wheat crackers

Diet drink of your choice(coffee, tea, soda)

8 oz glass water (bottle of water - 16.9oz)

  

Snack:

Any fruit

 8 oz glass of water

  

Dinner:

3 oz veal (lean) scaloppini or chicken (white meat, no skin) cacciatore ( baked with tomatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms and garlic- your choice)

1 small  baked potato or sweet potato with skin (no butter, margarine or sour cream) 

1 slice whole wheat bread or roll

4 oz tomato -or- vegetable juice

8 oz water (16.9 oz bottle water)

  

Snack:

1 cup mixed fruit (berries, bananas, peach, grapes, kiwi, etc)

8 oz glass water (16.9oz bottle water)

or

1 baked apple (artificial sweetener) cinnamon and raisins

8 oz glass water (16.9oz bottle water)

  

Total Grams Fat: 29.7

 Total Grams Fiber: 29.7

 

 

 

Making the choice to get at least an 1/2 hour of exercise in can really benefit your overall condition.  If you can't walk, then do something that can give you some minimal level of exercise. Sitting in a chair, alternately lift your legs, then do them both together.  Or try doing arm lifts or arm circles. 

 

 

ANY FORM OF EXERCISE will only bring you that much closer to your goal.  

 

DOING NOTHING - WILL GIVE YOU NOTHING. 

 

YOU WANT SOMETHING FOR TRYING AND GOOD HEALTHY IS IN YOUR GRASP!!!

 

Have a wonderful NIGHT and a WONDERFUL SUNDAY!!

 

Day 267.2 ~ 10/14/11

Super late update today/tonight....I got home from work, ate dinner and crashed.  Here it is 11:35pm and I am just getting this update up....the wine helped an already tired body fall into a quick, deep sleep!  No exercise today, it rained again so I missed out on a lunchtime walk and since sleep is not an exercise (it damn well should be!!) - I did not get my 1/2 hour in.   Will try to do an hour tomorrow!

 

I had everything in ORANGE.....

 

Breakfast:

1/2 medium grapefruit -or-  (4oz) 1/2 cup grapefruit juice

 3/4 cup cooked or cold whole grain cereal (bran type)unsweetened, with 1/2 cup non fat milk, 1/2 banana or 2 dozen raisins 

1-2 cups coffee  or tea (non fat milk & artificial sweetener)

  

Lunch:

3oz (1/2 cup) tuna (packed in water) or chicken salad stuffed in whole wheat pita bread (with 1 tsp fat free mayo), lettuce, tomato and cucumber

1 cup decaffeinated sugar free (coffee, tea, soda)

8 oz glass water (bottle of water - 16.9oz)

  

Snack:

1 medium peach (I had an apple, not really a peach person, do not like the fuzz)

 8 oz glass of water

  

Dinner:

Large tossed salad (lettuce, tomato,cucumber, carrots, celery) with non-fat dressing

3 oz broiled or baked fish ( flounder, salmon,trout, perch...)with lemon

1 medium baked potato or yam with skin (no butter, margarine or sour cream) brown long whole grain rice; or 1/2 cup frozen corn or (1) small ear whole kernel corn (no butter, margarine or salt)

 1  cup steamed veggies (your choice)

4 oz wine -or- light beer

8 oz water (16.9 oz bottle water)

  

Snack:

3 small unsalted whole wheat pretzels or one cup unbuttered, unsalted popcorn

8 oz lemonade (unsweetened)

-OR-

3/4 cup non fat yogurt or low fat fruit cottage cheese with 2 teaspoons wheat germ or Millers bran 8 oz glass water (16.9oz bottle water)

  

Total Grams Fat: 28.0

 Total Grams Fiber: 29.6

 

I hope your week went well and you are geared up for he weekend.  The weekend is the toughest hurdle....BUT - YOU CAN DO IT and SUCCEED!!!

 

I have to add this bit of info (and funny) - you may or may not of heard that Paula Dean was named Maxiums "Hottest Female Chef" recently...GOOD FOR HER!!  And I know a good portion of us have made at least one of her (non-diet) recipes.....In honor of her achievement:

 

 

 

Day 266.2 ~ 10/13/11

Today was proof that Friday can not come fast enough!  My "day" job is Credit & Collection Management.  One aspect of the job (not a favorite) is doing Bank & Trade References, checking the credit worthiness of a customer (I deal with municipalities, corporations and the like).

Every so often, I'll have a day where the phone call(s) go like this:

ME:   Hi, I am calling from…..A customer of yours has listed you as their bank, can I have your fax number to send  over request?

THEM:  You want a reference?

ME:  Yes, I am calling for a banking reference and need your fax number

THEM:  (lag, lag, lag)

THEM: (more....lag, lag, lag)

THEM:  Well, you can send it here or to the back office

ME:  Okay

THEM:  (lag, lag, lag)....and dead silence like they hung up...

ME:  Hello...?

THEM:  Yes..

ME:  Which would be quicker?

THEM:  Well, if you send it here, then we send it to the back office

ME:  Is there a fax directly to the back office?

THEM: (lag, lag, lag)

THEM:  Do you need a fax number

ME:  Yessssssssss

THEM:  Do you want to send it here or to the back office?

ME:  Whichever one is easiest 

THEM: (lag, lag, lag)

THEM: Okay, you send it here

ME: Okay

THEM: Do you need fax number

ME: To myself......(Are Freakin’ kidding me???)

ME:  Yes

THEM:  123-456-9990

HOLY CRAP, a two minute call took me 10 minutes, just to get a fax number.  This was my morning - it seemed every (EVERY) call I made was like pulling teeth.  Either a full moon, the rain (yes, it's raining again) or just flat out slow functioning brains.

I NEED kickboxing tonight to work out my frustrations of the day....

STRESS the number one diet killer!!!

 Today's Meal Plan (What I had, highlighted in orange)

Breakfast:

4 medium dried or stewed prunes -or- 1/2 cantaloupe, honeydew melon or 1 cup any fresh fruit

1 slice whole -or- cracked wheat  bread, 1 teaspoon jelly

1/2 teaspoon heart healthy, monounsaturated spread (Smart Balance, Promise, etc) -or- 1 tsp jelly

1-2 cups coffee  or tea (non fat milk & artificial sweetener)

  

Lunch:

1 cup fresh fruit salad on a bed of lettuce with 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese and 2 whole wheat crackers -or- 1 small chef salad with turkey (2 slices) and low fat cheese (1 slice) only; use lemon, vinegar or 1 tsp non fat dressing

1 cup decaffeinated sugar free (coffee, tea, soda)

8 oz glass water (bottle of water - 16.9oz)

  

Snack:

1 medium pear

 8 oz glass of water

  

Dinner:

Large tossed salad (lettuce, tomato,cucumber, carrots, celery) with non-fat dressing

3 oz broiled or baked chicken breast, skin removed; add seasoning (paprika, garlic, etc)

1/2 cup brown long whole grain rice; or 1/2 cup frozen corn or (1) small ear whole kernel corn (no butter, margarine or salt)

 1  cup steamed veggies (broccoli or spinach)

4 oz tomato -or- vegetable juice

8 oz water (16.9 oz bottle water)

  

Snack: (After kickboxing)

1/8 slice angel food cake with non fat whipped cream and sliced fruit or berries

1 cup decaffeinated sugar free (tea or soda)

       -OR-

1 medium piece fresh fruit  (apple, pear, peach, plum, banana, apricot  or nectarine); or 1/2 cantaloupe or melon with 1/2 cup raspberries, strawberries or bluberries

8 oz glass water (16.9oz bottle water)

  

Total Grams Fat: 29.4

 Total Grams Fiber: 30.3

  

 

I know you where betting I would of picked the Angel Food cake and believe me it was seriously contender for my snack after class.  Angel Cake being so light and airy would not, I repeat, WOULD NOT have made it out with only 1/8 of a slice being taken from it.  Having it in the house would have lead to me to not only having more than an 1/8 of a slice tonight, but it would of lingered in the kitchen calling my name in a relentless attempt to have me eat the rest of it.  Looking ahead, Angel Food cake is not on the menu - so why even bring it in the house?  My willpower or lack there of, is far from being close to good.  Since I am pretty much on my own this week, there is only me to blame if food disappears and inturn having the scale (having barely moved anyway) move in the wrong direction.

 

How are things going on your end?  Getting some movement in daily? Cutting back on the bad stuff (cakes, cookies and candies??)  Little changes can bring BIG RESULTS!!

 

Have a TERRIFIC night!!

 

 

Day 265.2 ~ 10/12/11

Great day!  Got my 1/2 walk in on the treadclimber this morning since I knew I had running around after work tonight!  VERY Quick Update!!

Today's Meal Plan (What I had, highlighted in orange)

Breakfast:

1 medium orange -or- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice

1 slice  whole wheat bread-or-whole wheat English muffin

1/2 teaspoon heart healthy, monounsaturated spread (Smart Balance, Promise, etc) -or- 1 tsp jelly

1-2 cups coffee  or tea (non fat milk & artificial sweetener)

 

Lunch:

1 cup soup (Vegetable, Lentil, bean, pea, celery, minestrone, consomme, chicken noodle/rice, Manhattan Clam Chowder - no creamed or pureed soups)

1 tossed salad with lettuce, tomato and cucumber (lemon and/or 1/2 tsp olive oil and vinegar or 1 tsp. non-fat dressing)

1 cup decaffeinated sugar free (coffee, tea, soda)

8 oz glass water (bottle of water - 16.9oz)

 

Snack:

1 medium apple

8 oz glass of water

 

Dinner:

4 oz tomato or V8 juice

Tossed salad (lettuce, tomato,cucumber, carrots, celery) with lemon and/or 1/2 tsp olive oil and vinegar or 1 tsp. non-fat dressing

3 oz whole wheat pasta Primavera (fresh veggies and 1/2 cup marinara sauce with or without mushrooms and garlic) and a small amount of Parmesan cheese

1  whole wheat dinner roll (1 slice whole wheat bread)

4 oz red wine or 12 oz light beer

8 oz water (16.9 oz bottle water)

 

Snack: (when I get back from Errands)

2 cups un-buttered, unsalted popcorn (hot air popcorn without oil)

       -OR-

1 cup mixed fruits (berries, purple grapes, bananas)

8 oz glass water (16.9oz bottle water)

 

Total Grams Fat: 27.1

Total Grams Fiber: 28.8

 

Errands have me running like wild tonight!  Had to skip the wine (I am driving...I know 4 oz won't affect me...but rather safe than sorry!!)

 

I hope your day went wonderfully and your week is right on track!!

 

Have a SUPER NIGHT!!

 

Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off your goals!  STAY FOCUSED!

 

Day 264.2 ~ 10/11/11

Finally a little movement on the scale!  No afternoon walk since I have kickboxing tonight - 1/2 walk vs. 1 hour kickboxing - either one still good for me!

Today's Meal Plan (What I had, highlighted in orange)

Breakfast:

1 medium orange -or- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice

3/4 cup cooked whole grain oatmeal-or-bran cereal with 1/4 cup raisins or any fresh fruit

1/2 cup non fat milk

1-2 cups coffee  or tea (non fat milk & artificial sweetener)

 

Lunch:

1 slice pizza (tomato only or light cheese), topped with your choice of green peppers, onions, mushrooms, garlic, etc 

Large tossed salad with non-fat dressing

12 oz diet drink of your choice (decaffeinated and sugar free)

8 oz glass water (bottle of water - 16.9oz)

 

Snack:

1 medium apple

8 oz glass of water

 

Dinner:

3 oz baked eggplant or zucchini casserole parmesan baked with 3/4 tsp olive oil and lightly breaded with whole wheat breading or 2 crumbled whole wheat crackers

1 cup steamed veggies (cauliflower, broccoli, spinach, etc)

1 slice whole wheat bread or dinner roll

4 oz tomato or tomato juice

8 oz water (16.9 oz bottle water)

 

Snack:

1/2 cantaloupe or melon with 1/2 cup blueberries, strawberries or raspberries

       -OR-

1 piece of fresh fruit (banana, pear, apple, peach, plum, orange or nectarine)

8 oz glass water (16.9oz bottle water)

 

Total Grams Fat: 27.5

Total Grams Fiber: 29.0

 

One thing that occurs while dieting is the opportunity for removing toxins from your system and these toxins come out in many forms - water weight, gas, odors and zits.  This morning I woke up with probably the biggest zit I have ever had in my life,  on my chin.  To give you an idea how big, at first I thought it was just an extra eye - but throughout the day I have just come to the conclusion that is just so huge that I am fairly certain it has it's own gravitational pull.  While trying to figure out how to cover it up with make-up, no matter which way I turned my head I can see it, IT'S THAT HUGE.  It's the kind of zit that when you are talking to someone their eyes slowing make it to where the zit is and the zit is staring back.  I am glad my system is getting rid of toxins, but I would much prefer peeing or small inconspicuous farts over this size of this zit.

 

I hope your day was productive and you also got a walk or some sort of exercise in!

 

Have a wonderful night!

 

Be better than you were yesterday! 

 

Day 263.2 ~ 10/10/11

As I stated in the write-up of this diet - I will be listing the diet pretty much as outlined in book and following it as there are (7) days outlined and it works out  perfectly for this week.

Got my 30 minute walk in at lunch (that you weather for cooperating!!) 

I have highlighted in orange what I actually had...

Breakfast:

1 medium orange -or- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice

3/4 cup cold whole grain cereal -or-bran cereal with 1/4 cup fresh fruit & 1/2 cup non fat milk

1-2 cups coffee  or tea (non fat milk & artificial sweetener)

 

Lunch:

1 cup soup (any as long as not cream based), the more veggies & beans the better

1 whole wheat  or multi grain veggie sandwich with lettuce, tomatoes, sprouts, cucumber, carrots or any leafy green veggie.  Add Dijon mustard and sliced pickles

1 glass decaffeinate sugar free (coffee, tea or soda)

8 oz glass water

 

Snack:

1 medium orange or tangerine

8 oz glass of water

 

Dinner:

Veggie Platter Choose any 4 (1/2 cup each) - broccoli, asparagus, squash, cauliflower, baked beans, carrots, green beans, spinach, mushrooms, stewed tomatoes, cauliflower

1 whole wheat dinner roll (I had one slice ww bread)

4 oz wine or 12 oz light beer

8 oz water

 

Snack:

1/2 cup raisins with 2 Tblspn nuts (almonds, pecans or walnuts)

       -OR-

1 cup mixed fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, purple grapes, banana's, etc)

8 oz glass water

 

Total Grams Fat: 26.8

Total Grams Fiber: 30.2

WINE....Do you believe it!!  I had to open a new bottle just so I could have it!  I felt kinda European having a glass of wine with my veggies, but heck WINE!!  I know 4 oz is not a lot - but it was satisfying, especially since its already figured into the days meals.

GOOD DAY!  Feeling great since the Stacker 2's are pretty much out of my system and I ma onto something new.

I didn't get to post this picture last night as I had already blogged for the day, but here are my stubby finger's done up for pre-Halloween:

 

Last night I had one of those "I know I bought it, where the hell did I put it sorts of nights"....I had bought fluorescent orange and searched the house like a mad woman only to find this frosted orange - it worked for this week - but now I am on a quest to find the elusive bottle I bought specifically for Halloween.

I didn't lose (or gain) until last night, which if my calculations are right, I am due for my period, hence the 3 pound gain this morning.  But it will go away and hopefully I will start seeing some results this week!  I keep positive by telling myself, muscle weighs mre than fat.

I hope your Monday was off to a great start and you are feeling a little extra wiggle room in your clothes!

Have a SPECTACULAR Night!!

It's so important to make someone happy....START WITH YOURSELF!!