The Revolving Diet

Day 347 ~ 1/2/11

Okay....How many of you actually got back on track today?? 

There are the leftovers that no one took home or you ended up taking home from the relatives/friends home, plus the christmas cookies that if not inhaled prior to midnight tonight that will have to be thrown out to the backyard so that the deer, birds or squirrels can munch on and save you from the extra calories if left hanging around your kitchen...Everyone (including me) tries to get that last bit of AWESOME Christmas treats in before drawing the line and geting back on track and of course MONDAY is the start of the new week - so in all fairness today is the last day to get it out of your system before the TOTAL COMMITMENT to the New Years Resolutions.

I had my last Hurrah yesterday - but I wasn't really that bad...We had the 99th Birthday Celebration and the food was prepared by a chef (a Chef in the family - not a bad deal) anyway appetizers were fairly lowfat, brushetta, cold anipasta salad and fresh vegetables with dip....dinner was filet mignon with asparagus and mash potatoes along with homemade manicotti.  Dessert was a HUGE Neapolitan pastry made into a birthday cake....ALL WAS FABULOUS!!  AND I only gained .4....not bad!!

Best part of yesterday was celebrating an amazing woman who hit a milestone 99 years old!!! Along with  spending it with family that we do not get a chance to see as often as we would like.  It was all good!

Today back to REAL REALITY....

Breakfast: 3/4 cup Rice Krispies, 1 cup skim milk

Snack:  1 Hard boiled egg, 1/2cup grapefruit juice

Lunch: 3 oz grilled chicken breast (chopped) 2 cups spring mix lettuce salad, 1 tomato, 1/2 cucumber,1 tablespoon light italian dressing,

Snack : 2 oz low fat cheddar cheese, 1 apple

Dinner: 5 oz Tilapia fillet , 2 cups mixed steamed veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots)

Snack: Chobani vanilla low fat yogurt

My exercise for the day was concentrated on laundry and getting the house in some kind of order (no more 4 day work weeks....).  I thought I would get on the treadclimber today but it just has hasn't happened yet and I do not forsee it happening before I go to bed tonight....but I am focused and will be sleeping in my workout gear - - -the treadclimber will be in action tomorrow!!!

It's your last chance to get it out of your system...so go for it and I'll talk to you tomorrow on how great you will be feeling starting to get those sugary, carbs out of your system when you are back on healthy eating and working towards your new goals....

Have a TERRIFIC Night and I am looking forward to a Healthier, Happier New Year and sharing it with ALL my WONDERFUL new friends....We are in this together!!!

I believe every person has the ability to achieve something important, and with that in mind I regard everyone as special !!

 

Day 345 ~ 12/31/10

FInal day of 2010...the countdown to 2011 is fast approaching!

2010 has been a preTty good year.....A BIG THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND GREAT COMMENTS AND IDEAS!!

2011 WILL ONLY BE BETTER!!!! 

Breakfast: 3/4 cup Rice Krispies, 1 cup skim

Snack:  1 plain Chobani non fat yogurt (added pinch of cinnamon & sweet & low (it was ok - not great)

Lunch: Large chef salad (2 cups mixed lettuce, 2 oz ham, 2 oz turkey, no cheese), , 1 tablespoon light ranch dressing, 1 apple

Snack : 1 Hard bolied egg, 1/2cup grapefruit juice

Dinner: 5 oz filet mignon, 2 cups sauteed spinach w/ 1 teaspoon olive oil & garlic,  1/2 baked potato, glass of wine

Snack: No Snack (full from dinner)

Got another half hour of exercise in...got the treadclimber cleared off....will start using on Sunday!  Tomorrow we have a 99th Birthday party/celebration to go to.....so diet may be off a little - will update late tomorrow!

Have an AWESOME NEW YEARS EVE!!!!!!!

A good goal is like a strenuous exercise -- it makes you stretch.

Day 344 ~ 12/30/10

Another good day!  The Lindora Diet (Rite Weight Diet) is going well.  Eating every few hours and not hungry. Not overly full, not hungry. Todays lunch was purchased out as I ran out of lettuce at home and pretty much everything else....did a quick grocery shopping afterwork to restock.... 

Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs (1 egg white, 1 full egg), 1/2 grapefruit

Snack:  2 ounces fat free cheddar cheese

Lunch: Large chef salad (2 cups mixed lettuce, 2 oz ham, 2 oz turkey, no cheese), , 1 tablespoon light ranch dressing, 1 apple

Snack :  1 non-fat Chobani vanilla yogurt

Dinner: 2 baked crab cakes (approx 5 ozs), 2 cups sauteed spinach w/ 1 teaspoon olive oil & garlic,  1/2 grapefruit

Snack: 3/4 cup Rice Krispies, 1 cup skim milk

Got another half hour of exercise in...off tomorrow so I will be clearing up the Christmas stuff and finding the treadclimber so I can get back on it!!!

Tomorrow Is New Years Eve and most of us start reflecting on the last year and start making New years Resolutions.   If you haven’t started to think about what yours will be (or you never made any or really don’t wish to make any)….These are a few of the more popular Resolutions others have made over the years (sometimes every year)

 1)      Consume less alcohol

2)      Get a better job

3)      Go back to school

4)      Get Fit

5)      Lose weight

6)      Save Money

7)      Get out of debt

8)      Quit Smoking

9)      Go on a vacation

10)   Manage Stress

11)   Volunteer

 I am sticking with the tried and true ones for me: Continue to lose weight, Save Money, Spend more time with family and friends.

 Whether you choose New years Resolutions or not (going into the new year on a wing and a prayer)….

 ENJOY the celebrations and all the possibilities a New Year can bring!!!

I hope your week went well and you are gearing up for the "FRESH START" that a New Year brings!!!  So if you have been slacking...finish up over the next two days and get ready to psych yourself into the healthy, exercise and better yourself mode!!!

Have a SUPER NIGHT!!!!

Nothing is predestined: The obstacles of your past can become the gateways that lead to new beginnings. 

Day 343 ~ 12/29/10

I made an error on my first day of this diet....I forgot to include a protein snack after dinner. Last night I  corrected and to tell you the truth that extra little protein snack helped!!  I didn't wake up hungry this morning like I did yesterday.

 Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs (1 egg white, 1 full egg), 1 apple

Snack:  2 ounces fat free cheddar cheese

Lunch: 2 cups lettuce, 1/2 cup cucumbers, 1/4 raw carrots, 3 oz Boars Head Deli turkey breast

Snack :  1 non-fat Chobani vanilla yogurt

Dinner: 1 can tuna (water packed), 2 cups lettuce, 1 tablespoon light italian dressing, 1 tomato, 1/2 cup mandarin oranges

Snack: 3/4 cup Rice Krispies, 1 cup skim milk

Got another half hour of floor exercises in this morning - - starting to feel like my old usual self (no coughing, sneezing and majority of the bad carbs out of me!!)

Have a TERRIFIC NIGHT!!  I hope you are all doing well in your own programs - even if you are just slightly sticking to something before the New Years Resolution kicks in  ;0)

Never be afraid of dying, Be afraid that you might never start living

Day 342 ~ 12/28/10

After signing up on the Rite Weight Plan site - I received this "First Day" email (I condensed it for the information)

Here's a look at the menu plan you'll follow during the challenge. It's a good idea to print this page out so you can refer to it whenever you need to.

Rite Weight Plan Menu Plan
Breakfast:	One protein serving One fruit serving or one grain serving
Snack:	One protein serving
Lunch:	One protein serving One vegetable serving One fruit serving 2 cups of torn lettuce
Snack:	One protein serving
Dinner:	One protein serving One vegetable serving One fruit serving 2 cups of torn lettuce
Snack:	One protein serving

Exactly What Can I Eat?
Wondering what counts as a serving, and exactly what you should eat in terms of protein, fruit and vegetables? Click here to get a list of the best food selections for your success.

Please remember to print up the daily action plan so that you can keep track of what you are eating each day. You can also print the list of food selections with the serving sizes so that you can keep the information handy. Here are some key parts to remember each day of the plan.

1. Weigh yourself every morning.
2. Drink 80oz of calorie-free fluids every day.
3. Eat a meal or a snack every two hours.
4. Strive for at least 30 minutes of walking or other physical activity every day.

Today's Affirmation:
"I AM taking the first step toward better health!"

From what I can tell - once you sign up you get "personalized" guidance during your 10 weeks from a Lindora nurse.  Being that it is FREE to sign up - Why not do it?  It can't hurt - even if you do not stick to the plan - the types or motivational hints sent directly to your email might help you get through a rough patch....I am going to let it keep sending me emails after this week - more information never hurt anyone!!

Another good day!  Was slightly hungry first thing this morning and realized I forgot to have a protein snack after dinner last night.  Feeling satisfied and I actually feel like the toxic carbs I inhaled during the holiday are leaving my body!

Breakfast: 3/4 cup Rice Krispies, 1 cup skim milk

Snack:  Hard boiled egg

Lunch: 3-1/2 oz baked chicken chopped up and mixed with shallots, dill ans a little mustard, 2 cups lettuce, 1 clemintine

Snack :  2 ounces fat free cheddar cheese

Dinner: 5 boiled shrimp, 1 tablespoon cocktail sauce, 1 tomato, 2 cups lettuce, 1/2 grapefruit

Snack: Hard boiled egg

Started the morning with about 30 minutes of floor exercises (arm circles, twists, sit ups) - treadclimber is presently being used as christmas box storage and coat rack...it will be cleaned this weekend so that the NEW YEAR starts off right!!!

I hope your day was productive (if you are off this week - GOOD FOR YOU!)

Have a WONDERFUL night!

Don't let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do

Day 341 ~ 12/27/10

New Week, New Diet.  If you got the chance to read over the Lindora Diet outline - it's pretty straight forward....with menus to help guide me through the week. 

After last week (between the cold and Christmas, I need straight forward guidance.  If you would of ran into me at any time last week and seen my attire (in addition to my red nose and blood shot eyes) you would of pretty much asked yourself (1st) WTF??? (2nd) wondered if I was going to start casting spells (yes I dressed that badly)  I am normally dressed very nice (matching shoes, trouser socks, lip stick and hair accessories)....but last week was the EXCEPTION!!!  I do not care how small or big you are - - if you do not take care of your appearance it reflects badly on you, it takes away your confidence.  Taking care of your appearance makes you feel good about yourself and that outward confidence helps the inner confidence come out and shine!!!

Now I am feeling much better and ready to get rid of the remaining 4 pounds that I gained over the last few days!!!

Breakfast: 3/4 cup Rice Krispies, 1 cup skim milk

Snack:  2 ounces fat free cheddar cheese

Lunch: 2-1/2 ounces canned tuna (water packed), 2 cups lettuce, low fat italian dressing, 1 apple

Snack : 1 cup non fat Chobani vanilla yogurt

Dinner: 3 oz pork loin, 1 cup green beans, 2 cups lettuce, low fat italian dressing, 1/2 grapefruit

Not a bad day overall...missed my carbs (thankfully I did not bring any bad things home for further snacking!)

I hope your day went well!  If you are in the Northeast - you got your workout like me this morning (shoveling my car out so I could get to work)...you definitely burned off some calories - - I shoveled snow for over 2 hours!!!

Have a TERRIFIC NIGHT!!!!! 

 Be confident enough that you won't settle for a compromise just to get by.