Aug 9, 2010
Diet
Today I didn't intentionally start eating healthy, but it just sort of fell into place. I had to work today which is going to be the best thing for me. YAY! So, today for lunch I had a 100 cal. pack almonds and then for supper I had grilled chicken, broccoli, and a salad. But, with a reg. Mountain Dew.
Aug 8, 2010
Weight Challenge
I have been so bad lately with watching what goes in my pie hole. It seems like every thing that changes throws me off. So, for the 1 billionth time I am starting over. I'm not sure when I will get started but I know it will be soon.
New Job
Well, I have succeeded at finding a job! YAY! I will be working at a Doctors office full time. I'm pretty excited to learn everything and to work with the people. Everyone seems super nice and funny! But, I'm not excited about getting up every morning. I have to be there @ 7:30 a.m. and my commute is about 30 minutes. YUCKY!
This job is going to be so much better than my last job I had. It is going to be less stress and co-worker drama. I absolutely hated going to work everyday. Also, my commute is about 30 minutes shorter to my new job. What a plus!
This job is going to be so much better than my last job I had. It is going to be less stress and co-worker drama. I absolutely hated going to work everyday. Also, my commute is about 30 minutes shorter to my new job. What a plus!
Wedding
Well, the wedding went really good. I had a lot of fun and everything was beautiful. The best part about it is that they served us a big new york strip steak meal. YUM! And, it was open bar. (what a lush!)
Aug 7, 2010
Joys of Life.............NOT!
I know I keep posting about the same dang thing. But, I just wanted to tell you that I got a new laptop and it sucks!!!! My new one has windows 7 and it absolutely is not user friendly. I'm not sure if it is me or they set the dang thing up wrong. I absolutely hate it because I keep getting error messages when I try to retrieve my documents and saved items. I also can not save pictures or copy and paste them off the Internet like I used to. I am sort of regretting buying this thing! BIG TIME!
WELL.............anyways just click on the picture to enlarge it so that you are able to see the prices and the fine print.
WELL.............anyways just click on the picture to enlarge it so that you are able to see the prices and the fine print.
Look What I Found............
So here is just an example of what I found for for a deal. Take a look. I also had to adjust my amounts because every time I use my DivaStyle rewards I get 5% off for being a qualified member. So of course that will come off before the promo code.
Aug 6, 2010
Torrid Deal
Wow! I just saw that Torrid has a coupon code out right now that if you spend $10.00 you get $10.00 off. Use code BTDM710 at checkout. You do have to sign up for a DivaStyle rewards account which is free and basically it is like any other perk card. Also, they have $8.00 flat rate shipping. Which technically you would be getting $10.00 worth of items for $8.00 + tax. Pretty good deal. I'm going to see what I can dig up.
Aug 4, 2010
CVS Deal
I have to share my last shopping trip to CVS with you! I got a Hamilton Beach drying rack and a Dove Dark chocolate candy bar all for ................$0.27. When I went in I was super pumped when the magic coupon machine spit out $4.50 worth of ECB and then a coupon for $0.79 off a Dove chocolate bar. Then, the dryer rack came up 4.99 which was 75% off. WOOT! WOOT!
Aug 3, 2010
Fuji Fritters
I made the Fuji Apple Fritters out of the Hungry Girl 200 under 200 cookbook. They didn't really turn on the way that I was hoping for. I believed I went wrong when I substituted flour for cornstarch. They were pretty runny. But, I did document some of my steps. This is what they are supposed to look like. All the stats and everything are through the link. Bummer! Go here for the recipe. I just found this when writing this post. She already did the work for me! YAY! If you do try this recipe, let me know what you think and how you made them. I'm curious to see what different taste buds think.
Pledge Giveaway
Right@Home is offering a great giveaway. This is where I got this great SC Johnson freebie last time. Right now if you go fill out this form, the first 7,000 people will get a Pledge summer easy gift pack which includes a a pack of pledge wipes and a Pledge fabric sweeper for pet hair. So hurry on over and try your chance at it.
Aug 2, 2010
Addiction or Survival
So I was googling around with "food addiction" and I came across some really interesting topics and articles. Go Here to read the first post that I wrote about this. I will be making two post because the article from WebMd is so long and I wanted to really dissect it. So, I am going to make the article another post. Well, these are just some food for thought. Hope you enjoy and look at them in "AWWW" like I did. So much of it makes a lot of sense.
Food addicts in recovery anonymous website - very interesting. I was thinking about calling and seeing what one would be all about.
Food Addictions & Food Obsessions - This article is great! I will probably be posting it soon and going through it like the WebMD article.
Break Your Food Addiction - This article I found really interesting. I liked the Q & A format of it. I like how they gave an example and went from there.
Aug 1, 2010
Addiction or Survival #3
This article is from the WebMD . This is the article I was referring to in the last post. I have went through the article and highlighted some key points that I thought were pretty interesting and didn't want overlooked. My comments are in yellow and italicized and the points in the article are just plain bolded.
If the number on your bathroom scale seems to be rising faster than the national debt, and if you repeatedly find yourself piling food onto your oversized plate in an almost reckless manner at all-you-can-eat buffet lines, could you be captive of a "food addiction"? (haha sounds familiar)
Most people know that the physically addictive properties of caffeine can make giving up your first (and second and third) cup of coffee in the morning a harrowing way to start the day. But some doctors believe that people are also driven to eat foods like beef and cheese with just as much compulsion, and the reason may be an unrecognized food addiction.
Neal Barnard, MD, for example, says he believes that cheese, meat, chocolate, and sugar are addictive foods in the diets of millions of Americans. Barnard, the author of Breaking the Food Seduction and president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, says that these foods contain chemical compounds that stimulate the brain's secretion of opiate-like, "feel-good" chemicals like dopamine, which drive our cravings for them.
Alan Goldhamer, DC, co-author of The Pleasure Trap and director of TrueNorth Health Center in Rohnert Park, Calif., agrees. "A large percentage of the population is vulnerable to the effects of this hyperstimulation [from foods that trigger dopamine production], and they get caught up in an addictive cycle," he says. But unlike the addiction to drugs, which is widely acknowledged, this problem remains largely unrecognized, according to proponents of the food addiction theory.
Food Addiction: Where's the Beef?
Not long ago, when ads for a potato-chip manufacturer were teasing consumers with the challenge, "Betcha can't eat just one!", they may have really meant it!
Food manufacturers have done an exquisite job of recognizing and tapping into our cravings, using persuasive ads and alluring packaging to keep their products tumbling into our shopping carts. "There are so many processed foods that are not only calorically dense, but they also stimulate dopamine production that makes us feel good," says Goldhamer.
On the other hand, many nutritional experts believe that there are more important risks associated with processed foods that have nothing to do with addictions. "The problem with processed food is that you digest it so quickly that it's out of your stomach in no time and you still feel hungry," says Michael Roizen, MD, author of Cooking the Real Age Way. "If you take the fiber out of food, you get a lot of empty calories." (So this is why they say processed food is bad for you. I thought it had to do with all the chemicals being in the foods. This is a much worse situation!)
While lobbyists for food manufacturers may minimize the risks of plates brimming with meat, cheese, and other high-fat items, Roizen says he believes that eating more than 20 grams a day of bad fats such as saturated fats and trans fats can contribute to breast and prostate cancers, as well as what he calls "arterial aging," which may lead to heart disease, stroke, impotence, memory loss, and even skin wrinkling.
The same goes for sugar, says Roizen, professor of medicine and anesthesiology at the State University of New York College of Medicine in Syracuse. "The main reason to avoid sugar is that it ages your arteries," he says. Add to that the recent lawsuits against fast-food chains for contributing to obesity and chronic illnesses, and the food industry may feel it is under a siege of supersized proportions.
Getting to Be a Habit
*** When words like "food addiction" are bandied about, there are plenty of skeptics who hesitate to put foods like cheese and chocolate into the same category as widely acknowledged addictions such as cocaine or alcohol. But Barnard asks, "What other term would you use for a woman who gets into her car at 11:30 at night and drives six miles to the 7-Eleven to get a chocolate bar, and does it every night? She's gaining weight, she feels profoundly guilty afterward, and though she resolves to stop this behavior, she does it every night, night after night? That's a food addiction."***
(This sounds very familiar w/ my late night Taco Bell or McDonald Runs. In a way I was sort of relieved that someone else did this to.)
The proponents of this food addiction theory point to possible differences between the sexes in their compulsions. Women may be more susceptible to chocolate, particularly in the premenstrual period. While some men may have a sweet tooth, many more say that the one food they're least likely to give up is steak. Barnard points to an April 2000 survey of 1,244 adults, which concluded that one in four Americans wouldn't give up meat for a week even if they were paid a thousand dollars to do so. "It sounds an awful lot like an addiction to me," he says.
In an animal study at Princeton University in 2002, researchers found that after rats binged on sugar, they showed classic signs of withdrawal (such as "the shakes," anxiety, and changes in brain chemistry) when the sweets were removed from their diet, suggesting that sugar may have addictive properties.
Yet many doctors and dietitians remain unconvinced that the drive to eat certain foods is a true food addiction. "People do crave three basic tastes -- fat, salt, and sugar," says Keith Ayoob, EdD, RD, associate professor of pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a spokesman for the American Dietetic Association. "Infants as young as a few days old do have a preference for sweeter foods. But when you say that a particular food is addictive, you imply that it's out of your hands. I don't buy that. I'm not aware of any evidence that chocolate is addicting. People like it because it tastes good.
"Yes, people do get into habits," adds Ayoob. "But the good part is that habits can be changed."
If food addictions are real, how difficult is it to break them? Clinical psychologist Douglas Lisle, PhD, says that at the TrueNorth Health Center in Rohnert Park, Calif., where he is director of research, patients have had the most success through "therapeutic fasting" -- in essence, rebooting the "hard drive" in their brain through a period of water-only fasting in a medically supervised setting, followed by the introduction of a diet emphasizing fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds. (The process is described at TrueNorth's web site, www.healthpromoting.com). (Wow, this sounds interesting. From the outside it seems to make sense. Break all the habits then start fresh!)
But if your stomach is already growling at the mere thought of a total fast, try making a complete break just from the foods you crave -- a process that Barnard says works much better than trying to eat them in moderation. He argues that staying completely away from a food item for three weeks often resolves the problem. "At the end of three weeks, your tastes will have changed," he says. "You won't want the food as much anymore." (Isn't that Awesome.....3 weeks = 21 days to break a habit.)
When you get rid of the sugar or chocolate from your diet "cold turkey," don't expect any of the withdrawal symptoms that are often associated with other addictions. "Occasionally, a person does say to me, 'When I stop consuming sugar, I feel lethargic and depressed,'" says Barnard, an adjunct associate professor of medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine. "But withdrawal symptoms are not essential to the definition of a food addiction."
Also, don't be surprised if you backslide. "You can expect to fall off the wagon into the waiting arms of chocolate," says Barnard. "Just like an alcoholic, you may relapse before making the break permanently." ( Well, I guess I go cold Turkey.........YIKES! No more fast food)
Break Your Food Addictions
Are you driven to eat certain foods?
It could be an addiction.
WebMD Feature Reviewed by Charlotte E. Grayson Mathis, MD
Are you driven to eat certain foods?
It could be an addiction.
WebMD Feature Reviewed by Charlotte E. Grayson Mathis, MD
If the number on your bathroom scale seems to be rising faster than the national debt, and if you repeatedly find yourself piling food onto your oversized plate in an almost reckless manner at all-you-can-eat buffet lines, could you be captive of a "food addiction"? (haha sounds familiar)
Most people know that the physically addictive properties of caffeine can make giving up your first (and second and third) cup of coffee in the morning a harrowing way to start the day. But some doctors believe that people are also driven to eat foods like beef and cheese with just as much compulsion, and the reason may be an unrecognized food addiction.
Neal Barnard, MD, for example, says he believes that cheese, meat, chocolate, and sugar are addictive foods in the diets of millions of Americans. Barnard, the author of Breaking the Food Seduction and president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, says that these foods contain chemical compounds that stimulate the brain's secretion of opiate-like, "feel-good" chemicals like dopamine, which drive our cravings for them.
Alan Goldhamer, DC, co-author of The Pleasure Trap and director of TrueNorth Health Center in Rohnert Park, Calif., agrees. "A large percentage of the population is vulnerable to the effects of this hyperstimulation [from foods that trigger dopamine production], and they get caught up in an addictive cycle," he says. But unlike the addiction to drugs, which is widely acknowledged, this problem remains largely unrecognized, according to proponents of the food addiction theory.
Food Addiction: Where's the Beef?
Not long ago, when ads for a potato-chip manufacturer were teasing consumers with the challenge, "Betcha can't eat just one!", they may have really meant it!
Food manufacturers have done an exquisite job of recognizing and tapping into our cravings, using persuasive ads and alluring packaging to keep their products tumbling into our shopping carts. "There are so many processed foods that are not only calorically dense, but they also stimulate dopamine production that makes us feel good," says Goldhamer.
On the other hand, many nutritional experts believe that there are more important risks associated with processed foods that have nothing to do with addictions. "The problem with processed food is that you digest it so quickly that it's out of your stomach in no time and you still feel hungry," says Michael Roizen, MD, author of Cooking the Real Age Way. "If you take the fiber out of food, you get a lot of empty calories." (So this is why they say processed food is bad for you. I thought it had to do with all the chemicals being in the foods. This is a much worse situation!)
While lobbyists for food manufacturers may minimize the risks of plates brimming with meat, cheese, and other high-fat items, Roizen says he believes that eating more than 20 grams a day of bad fats such as saturated fats and trans fats can contribute to breast and prostate cancers, as well as what he calls "arterial aging," which may lead to heart disease, stroke, impotence, memory loss, and even skin wrinkling.
The same goes for sugar, says Roizen, professor of medicine and anesthesiology at the State University of New York College of Medicine in Syracuse. "The main reason to avoid sugar is that it ages your arteries," he says. Add to that the recent lawsuits against fast-food chains for contributing to obesity and chronic illnesses, and the food industry may feel it is under a siege of supersized proportions.
Getting to Be a Habit
*** When words like "food addiction" are bandied about, there are plenty of skeptics who hesitate to put foods like cheese and chocolate into the same category as widely acknowledged addictions such as cocaine or alcohol. But Barnard asks, "What other term would you use for a woman who gets into her car at 11:30 at night and drives six miles to the 7-Eleven to get a chocolate bar, and does it every night? She's gaining weight, she feels profoundly guilty afterward, and though she resolves to stop this behavior, she does it every night, night after night? That's a food addiction."***
(This sounds very familiar w/ my late night Taco Bell or McDonald Runs. In a way I was sort of relieved that someone else did this to.)
The proponents of this food addiction theory point to possible differences between the sexes in their compulsions. Women may be more susceptible to chocolate, particularly in the premenstrual period. While some men may have a sweet tooth, many more say that the one food they're least likely to give up is steak. Barnard points to an April 2000 survey of 1,244 adults, which concluded that one in four Americans wouldn't give up meat for a week even if they were paid a thousand dollars to do so. "It sounds an awful lot like an addiction to me," he says.
In an animal study at Princeton University in 2002, researchers found that after rats binged on sugar, they showed classic signs of withdrawal (such as "the shakes," anxiety, and changes in brain chemistry) when the sweets were removed from their diet, suggesting that sugar may have addictive properties.
Yet many doctors and dietitians remain unconvinced that the drive to eat certain foods is a true food addiction. "People do crave three basic tastes -- fat, salt, and sugar," says Keith Ayoob, EdD, RD, associate professor of pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a spokesman for the American Dietetic Association. "Infants as young as a few days old do have a preference for sweeter foods. But when you say that a particular food is addictive, you imply that it's out of your hands. I don't buy that. I'm not aware of any evidence that chocolate is addicting. People like it because it tastes good.
"Yes, people do get into habits," adds Ayoob. "But the good part is that habits can be changed."
If food addictions are real, how difficult is it to break them? Clinical psychologist Douglas Lisle, PhD, says that at the TrueNorth Health Center in Rohnert Park, Calif., where he is director of research, patients have had the most success through "therapeutic fasting" -- in essence, rebooting the "hard drive" in their brain through a period of water-only fasting in a medically supervised setting, followed by the introduction of a diet emphasizing fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and seeds. (The process is described at TrueNorth's web site, www.healthpromoting.com). (Wow, this sounds interesting. From the outside it seems to make sense. Break all the habits then start fresh!)
But if your stomach is already growling at the mere thought of a total fast, try making a complete break just from the foods you crave -- a process that Barnard says works much better than trying to eat them in moderation. He argues that staying completely away from a food item for three weeks often resolves the problem. "At the end of three weeks, your tastes will have changed," he says. "You won't want the food as much anymore." (Isn't that Awesome.....3 weeks = 21 days to break a habit.)
When you get rid of the sugar or chocolate from your diet "cold turkey," don't expect any of the withdrawal symptoms that are often associated with other addictions. "Occasionally, a person does say to me, 'When I stop consuming sugar, I feel lethargic and depressed,'" says Barnard, an adjunct associate professor of medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine. "But withdrawal symptoms are not essential to the definition of a food addiction."
Also, don't be surprised if you backslide. "You can expect to fall off the wagon into the waiting arms of chocolate," says Barnard. "Just like an alcoholic, you may relapse before making the break permanently." ( Well, I guess I go cold Turkey.........YIKES! No more fast food)
Originally published April 19, 2004.
Medically updated September 2006.
Medically updated September 2006.
OH NO!
This Saturday is that wedding I have to go to. O jeez. I have no idea what I'm going to wear. If I can't find something I probably won't go. Even when I did RSVP.
Jul 31, 2010
Coupon Update
Here is the healthy coupon round-up for the week.
- $1/1 Morningstar Farms Product
- $1 Pepperidge Farms Baked Natural Snack Crackers
(These are really good! I dipped mine in tuna salad. )
- $1 Silk Soy Milk
- $3/2 Carnation Instant Breakfast Essentials
- $0.50/1 Kellogg's FiberPlus Cereal
Jul 30, 2010
Meal Plan - Day 5,6,7
Wow, I am a little behind the times. The last couple of days I have been extremely busy! AAAHHH! It seems like even w/o a job I'm busier than if I had one. Well, here are the meal plan posts that I want to catch up on.
Meal Plan - Day #5
Meal Plan - Day #6
Tip: you should try to have as many protein sources as you can. If you don't like one of the suggested dinners, repeat on you do like.
Meal Plan - Day #7
Meal Plan - Day #5
- Breakfast
- Shredded Wheat Cereal w/ skim milk
- Mixed Berries
- A cup of coffee
- Lunch
- Left over turkey loaf sandwich on wheat bread
- A couple handfuls of baby carrots
- A glass of water
- Dinner
- Salmon fillet over wild rice
Meal Plan - Day #6
- Breakfast
- Breakfast sandwich w/ egg, lean ham and low-fat cheese on a toasted English muffin
- A cup of coffee
- Lunch
- Slice of pizza, dab off the grease
- Side Salad
- Dinner
- Filet Mignon and mixed veggies
Tip: you should try to have as many protein sources as you can. If you don't like one of the suggested dinners, repeat on you do like.
Meal Plan - Day #7
- Breakfast
- 1 medium pancake or two small w/ light syrup w/ sliced bananas
- Lunch
- Hummus in a pita w/ vegetables with a small bowl of chicken soup
- Dinner
- Pork and pears w/ a side of applesauce
Jul 28, 2010
Old Navy $2 Camis !
Starting tomorrow (July 29-31) you can get up to five, yes that's right, (5) layering Cami's (per person) for $2.00 each. Just mention Cami4me to the cashier or go here for a coupon to print out and turn in. Unfortunately, this is only an in store promotion, so hopefully you have an Old Navy close by to you. What an awesome deal! These are usually $8.50 and layering Cami's are always nice and in style.
Jul 26, 2010
Intial Weigh-In 7/26/2010
Well, today I got on the scale for "S-day" and it actually wasn't too bad. I mean the number was still bad but not what I expected. I had lost 5 pounds since I started blogging again (last week). Maybe it is all the typing?! I am still 6 pounds away from where I was at the last time my challenge began. Ugh! If only I would have just kept it going.
Now I need to keep it going and move it forward. My short term goal that I want to reach at the beginning of October is to lose 23 pounds. I know that is sort of a odd number, but that way I will be at the weight I was when I stopped blogging. Gosh, that is really discouraging. Bummer!
My Stats:
Now I need to keep it going and move it forward. My short term goal that I want to reach at the beginning of October is to lose 23 pounds. I know that is sort of a odd number, but that way I will be at the weight I was when I stopped blogging. Gosh, that is really discouraging. Bummer!
My Stats:
- Lost
- -5 lbs
- Goal
- -18 lbs by Oct. 1, 2010
Meal Plan - Day 4
Day #4
Get yourself ground turkey breast, an egg & chop up some celery and onions. Mush it all together in a big mixing bowl. Shape it into a ball and throw it into the oven for about 30 minutes and it's ready to go. You can eat the left over in a sandwich the next day.
- Breakfast
- Irish Oatmeal w/ sliced banana
- Cup of coffee
- Lunch
- Roast beef sandwich on wheat bread w/ vegetables
- Diet Soda
- Handful of pretzels
- Dinner
- Turkey meatloaf w/ vegetables
- Side salad
Get yourself ground turkey breast, an egg & chop up some celery and onions. Mush it all together in a big mixing bowl. Shape it into a ball and throw it into the oven for about 30 minutes and it's ready to go. You can eat the left over in a sandwich the next day.
From Bobby Waldron The Belly Burner Meal Planner Nutritional Log
*~HAHA! Can you guess what is on the lunch menu for Day #5? I have no clue. ~*
Old Habits Die Hard!
Did you know that it takes 21 times of doing something to form a habit?
According to a recent Oprah show. Now, we think wow! That is it? Kind of scary, when you can form a habit of a late night Mickey D run. Only 21 times and you are doomed. But, then on the flip side, when we think of it as a positive change. It seems almost daunting. Really I have to do this 21 times to make a good habit. Seems like a lost cause. But, as the old saying goes, it didn't happen overnight and change is slow!
Duster Doggins - CRAZY!
In our living room I have a toy basket for Duster to house all his squeakers. The basket isn't very big and it is rectangular in shape. So as you can see from the picture below he doesn't fit in it very well. I have no idea HOW this could be comfortable. He looks like he is so squashed in there! Maybe he is guarding all his toys from the "intruders".
I wanted to show you this picture so you could see how long his body and legs really. We can not figure out he just condenses himself in a ball when he wants to fit somewhere. He is like a contortionist! LOL!
I'm in love with a.....FREEBIE!
In the beginning of May I read about a rebate that the magazine InStyle was honoring. It was if you bought any Rembrandt or Listerine Whitening product you could redeem a $10 prepaid American Express Rewards Card. Well, I was all over that like white on rice. Especially since during that time at Target the Listerine Whitening Mouthwash was on clearance for $1.97! Woot, Woot! SCORE! So, I basically made $8.00 and got a bottle of Listerine to boot! I Love Free Stuff!
Meal Plan - Day 3
- Breakfast
- Half of a grapefruit w/ non-sugar sweetner sprinkled on top
- cup of coffee
- scoop of cottage cheese
- Lunch
- Grilled chicken salad
- Mixed fruit plate
- Diet Soda
- Dinner
- Shrimp and mixed vegetable kabobs
Tip:
Buy pre-cooked shrimp in the frozen food section. Some fresh vegetables. Thaw the shrimp. Put them on a wooden skewer w/ vegetables of your choice and lightly grill w/ some low-sodium Cajun seasonings and your eating in style.
From Bobby Waldron The Belly Burner Meal Planner Nutritional Log
Jul 25, 2010
HUNGER & FOOD: Survival or Addiction
This week I have really made myself aware of my eating habits. I knew that I was addicted to food but I realized I am in denial about it. I don't want to come to terms how much I really eat. Why is it ok for me to eat McDonalds everyday, and then get depressed about my weight? I almost feel like I lose control of myself when I get a craving. Just like an addict has to get a high. I don't think rationally about my food choices before I binge. Then afterwards, I feel guilty, depressed, sick, annoyed, sad, and every possible negative emotion that is in my being. What the h*ll is wrong with me? Why isn't my brain working. I know what is wrong and right, I know how to lose weight and what to do, I know, I know. But, why in the world can't I just "DO IT"!
There has only been one time this past week that I have eaten due to survival. I can honestly say that I was truly hungry b/c I was shaking and my stomach was growling. My ultimate excuse for over-eating or binging is, "Oh I'm stressed, I'm stressed. That is the reason I keep eating" Well, hello! The reason you are stressed is b/c you are fat. Every negative aspect in my life seems to boil down to me being fat. For example, can't find a job, b/c I'm fat, can't afford anything, b/c I can't find a job due to my weight. The list goes on and on. Ugh! How do I get out of this rut. So frustrating.
So, my goal this week is to really evaluate weather or not I am hungry. Keep a journal of why I want to eat. Boredom, sad, stress, etc. What time and what I am craving. This should be interesting. Due to the fact that I am the biggest junk a-holic ever. I'll keep you posted.
There has only been one time this past week that I have eaten due to survival. I can honestly say that I was truly hungry b/c I was shaking and my stomach was growling. My ultimate excuse for over-eating or binging is, "Oh I'm stressed, I'm stressed. That is the reason I keep eating" Well, hello! The reason you are stressed is b/c you are fat. Every negative aspect in my life seems to boil down to me being fat. For example, can't find a job, b/c I'm fat, can't afford anything, b/c I can't find a job due to my weight. The list goes on and on. Ugh! How do I get out of this rut. So frustrating.
So, my goal this week is to really evaluate weather or not I am hungry. Keep a journal of why I want to eat. Boredom, sad, stress, etc. What time and what I am craving. This should be interesting. Due to the fact that I am the biggest junk a-holic ever. I'll keep you posted.
Faith
Hey There said eyes
What's on your mind
Don't look so down
Give it some time
You don't have to be so hard on yourself, I know the world can be a brutal place, please don't let it steal your smile away.
Cause when thew sky's the darkest
You can see the stars
And when you fall the hardest you find how strong you are
Close your eyes, rest awhile, it's been a long, long day. So come on baby, baby have a little faith.
Let thoes tears fall, you gave it your all, It's all you can do, I'll be here for you. and there's go your cry, crushed on the ground. Sometimes it takes a wall to tumble down. For you to see who's gonna stick around.
Cause when the skys the darkest
You can see the stars
Cause when you fall the hardest
You find how strong you are.
Close your eyes, rest awhile, it's been a long, long, long, day. So come on baby, baby have a little faith.
Sometimes it gets worst before it gets better
And it takes too much to be brave.
Sometimes it feels it will hurt forever
But when all the lights are yet to fall.
And when the skys the darkest
And when you fall the hardest
You find how strong you are
Close your eyes, and rest awhile, it's been a long, long day. So come on baby, baby, come on baby.
And have little faith,
Have a little Faith
What's on your mind
Don't look so down
Give it some time
You don't have to be so hard on yourself, I know the world can be a brutal place, please don't let it steal your smile away.
Cause when thew sky's the darkest
You can see the stars
And when you fall the hardest you find how strong you are
Close your eyes, rest awhile, it's been a long, long day. So come on baby, baby have a little faith.
Let thoes tears fall, you gave it your all, It's all you can do, I'll be here for you. and there's go your cry, crushed on the ground. Sometimes it takes a wall to tumble down. For you to see who's gonna stick around.
Cause when the skys the darkest
You can see the stars
Cause when you fall the hardest
You find how strong you are.
Close your eyes, rest awhile, it's been a long, long, long, day. So come on baby, baby have a little faith.
Sometimes it gets worst before it gets better
And it takes too much to be brave.
Sometimes it feels it will hurt forever
But when all the lights are yet to fall.
And when the skys the darkest
And when you fall the hardest
You find how strong you are
Close your eyes, and rest awhile, it's been a long, long day. So come on baby, baby, come on baby.
And have little faith,
Have a little Faith
Jul 24, 2010
My Wants
Here are some of my wants that I hope to accomplish soon or just want out of life. Sometimes I just feel like things are so unobtainable. I'm sitting here with no job, I'll 25 years old in September, and I feel like a complete loser who cries herself to sleep every night. I realize that there are much worse off people out there but it doesn't comfort me any. I feel like my life is wasting away and I have no way of making it better. So, I compiled a list last night of things that I truly want and want to do. Here it is..........
This picture would have been better if I wasn't in it:
*The times are all messed up on these pictures, I have no Idea*
1. LOSE WEIGHT
2. OWN A BUSINESS
3. To visit again and live in Benalmadena Spain
4. Help the homeless
5. Learn to fluently speak a foreign language
6. Own a swimming pool
7. Volunteer to make a difference
8. Help Save dogs – Open a dog sanctuary
9. Learn to play piano
10. Live in a different state
11. Wish I could have met Mother Teresa
12. Be successful
13. Buy a Nikon Camera and take amazing pictures
14. Take a cake decorating class
15. Finish all my scrapbooks
16. Learn Calligraphy
17. Travel for business
18. Participate in a fundraiser for charity
19. Own a home
20. Inspire people
2. OWN A BUSINESS
3. To visit again and live in Benalmadena Spain
4. Help the homeless
5. Learn to fluently speak a foreign language
6. Own a swimming pool
7. Volunteer to make a difference
8. Help Save dogs – Open a dog sanctuary
9. Learn to play piano
10. Live in a different state
11. Wish I could have met Mother Teresa
12. Be successful
13. Buy a Nikon Camera and take amazing pictures
14. Take a cake decorating class
15. Finish all my scrapbooks
16. Learn Calligraphy
17. Travel for business
18. Participate in a fundraiser for charity
19. Own a home
20. Inspire people
This picture would have been better if I wasn't in it:
*The times are all messed up on these pictures, I have no Idea*
*Benalmadena Spain*
Mediterranean Sea 12/2006
Mediterranean Sea 12/2006
Meal Plan - Day 2
- Breakfast
- wheat toast w/ peanut butter
- 4 oz. glass or orange juice and coffee
- Lunch
- Tuna Fish sandwich low-calorie mayo on wheat or whole grain bread
- Side salad w/ light dressing
- Dinner
- Turkey Burger on wheat bun
- Mixed veggies
- Diet soda/water
Get one of the grilling machines and you can prepare a lot these healthy, quick meals in a snap! Men can get way w/ having a double turkey burger, just one bun. You can also get a low cal non fat cheddar cheese on there if you like.
from The Belly Burner Meal Planner Nutritional Log: Wrap up Slim down!
Spruce Up Your Oatmeal ~ Complete & Utter Oatmeal Insanity
Here is another one of HG's recipe from her book 200 under 200. I don't know about this recipe. It sounds a little ...... well...... yikes. But, tomorrow when I go to the store I plan on buying the ingredients so that I can give it a whirl and see what it taste like. The only thing that scares me is that pumpkin mixed with oatmeal.
Ingredients:
1 packet plain instant oatmeal
1/4 c. Fiber One bran cereal ( original)
1/4 c. light vanilla soymilk2 tbsp. canned pure pumpkin
2 tbsp. fat free Reddi-whip
1 tbsp. sugar-free pancake syrup
1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
5 sprays I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Spray
1 no-calorie sweetener packet
dash salt
Directions:
Place all ingredients except for Reddi-whip in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/4 c. water and stir.
Microwave for 45 seconds, then mix well.
Microwave for an additional 30 to 40 seconds. Allow oatmeal to thicken before removing from the microwave.
Add Reddi-whip and stir well. Then enjoy the best bowl of oatmeal you've ever tasted.
Ingredients:
1 packet plain instant oatmeal
1/4 c. Fiber One bran cereal ( original)
1/4 c. light vanilla soymilk2 tbsp. canned pure pumpkin
2 tbsp. fat free Reddi-whip
1 tbsp. sugar-free pancake syrup
1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
5 sprays I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! Spray
1 no-calorie sweetener packet
dash salt
Directions:
Place all ingredients except for Reddi-whip in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/4 c. water and stir.
Microwave for 45 seconds, then mix well.
Microwave for an additional 30 to 40 seconds. Allow oatmeal to thicken before removing from the microwave.
Add Reddi-whip and stir well. Then enjoy the best bowl of oatmeal you've ever tasted.
- Per Serving:
- Cals - 179
- Fat - 3.5
- Fiber - 11
- Carbs - 40
- Sugar - 3
- Protein - 7
Jul 23, 2010
Meal Plan - Day 1
My friend, Devin, bought what is called The Belly Burner. I am not completely sure what it is or how you really use it, but inside the kit came a couple of informational booklets. One was called a Meal planner and it has many meal ideas. There is 14 meals in the book so I will be posting these each day for 14 days. Here is the welcome letter from Bobby Waldron, I'm assuming the Creator and founder of the company. But, it has a couple great pointers and tips.
Choose lean cuts of meat with little fat. Fat is white. If you see white on your meat CUT IT OFF. Your body needs to be stimulated, which means don't always eat the same foods. Try different stuff.
Choose good seasonings (low sodium). Broil or brake your food. Avoid frying. Skim off excess fat. Limit mayonnaise and oil dressing. Choose meal replacement shakes when you are not hungry. Don't skip meals. Meal replacement meals will stimulate your metabolism.
Avoid croissants, sweet rolls, danish, pastry and donuts. Any fat-soaked carbs are bad and will go right to your love handles. Have plain food for a while. Sounds lame, but if you want to lose fat, don't eat fat.
Stay the heck away from fried potatoes, hash browns. Word to the wise: white is bad! If it's white or started out white, spit it out! Stop eating cookies and candy. I know they are good. You don't have to quit them forever, just for a while. Nuts and seeds aren't all that. They are high in fat and low in value.
Mix it up. Use the your judgement most of you know what is right and wrong, so stop eating what is wrong and start eating clean.
Day #1 Meal
Tip: Use canola spray oil in the pan or an olive oil. Cube a couple of chicken breasts and cut off any fat you can see. Steam the vegetables in a separate bowl. Steam rice or get instant rice and put it all together w/ a sprinkle of salt and pepper for a yummy treat.
Choose lean cuts of meat with little fat. Fat is white. If you see white on your meat CUT IT OFF. Your body needs to be stimulated, which means don't always eat the same foods. Try different stuff.
Choose good seasonings (low sodium). Broil or brake your food. Avoid frying. Skim off excess fat. Limit mayonnaise and oil dressing. Choose meal replacement shakes when you are not hungry. Don't skip meals. Meal replacement meals will stimulate your metabolism.
Avoid croissants, sweet rolls, danish, pastry and donuts. Any fat-soaked carbs are bad and will go right to your love handles. Have plain food for a while. Sounds lame, but if you want to lose fat, don't eat fat.
Stay the heck away from fried potatoes, hash browns. Word to the wise: white is bad! If it's white or started out white, spit it out! Stop eating cookies and candy. I know they are good. You don't have to quit them forever, just for a while. Nuts and seeds aren't all that. They are high in fat and low in value.
Mix it up. Use the your judgement most of you know what is right and wrong, so stop eating what is wrong and start eating clean.
Day #1 Meal
- Breakfast
- 3 scrambled eggs
- 1 piece of wheat toast
- 4 oz. glass skim milk/ or cup of coffee
- Lunch
- Turkey Sandwich on wheat or whole grain bread w/ mustard and any veggies you want. (the more the merrier)
- 1 piece of fruit
- diet soda or iced tea
- Dinner
- Grilled chicken breast stir fry w/ mixed vegetables over steamed brown rice.
- diet soda or water
Tip: Use canola spray oil in the pan or an olive oil. Cube a couple of chicken breasts and cut off any fat you can see. Steam the vegetables in a separate bowl. Steam rice or get instant rice and put it all together w/ a sprinkle of salt and pepper for a yummy treat.
Old Navy Online Deal Alert !
What a major coincidence, that Old Navy is running an online exclusive sale. They are having 30% off any adult item purchase (women's, men's, maternity, women's plus, etc.) of $100 or more. YES! This sale will be running 7/23 - 7/25. Just use code ONADULT at checkout. Then they are having a code for free shipping if you spend $50 or more using code ONSEND50 at time of checkout. You can really turn this into a great deal! But, then if you go through Ebates, Old Navy has 10% cash back. See this post for more information ( at the bottom).
Old Navy Sale!
Whew! Look at all this you can get for a little over $100. Then use the 30% off code and you just brought it down to $70. So here is a couple items I thought were pretty cute to make an example out of. Enjoy!
Deal Scenario:
Below clothes = $104.26
- 30% discount = $72.98 + tax OOP
went through ebates cash back = $7.30
= $65.68 + free shipping + free returns! Not to bad for $100 worth of clothes sent to your door!
1. Graphic Jersey Lounge Shorts - $6.97
2. Logo Hoodie (Aquatic Park or Shot of Love colors) - $12.97
3. Distressed Boot-Cut Jeans sizes 16 to 30 - $36.50
4. Braided Belt Twill Shorts (also come in white & black) - $14.97
5. Seed Bead Embellish Tank - $4.47 (this might be out of stock)
6. V-Neck Jersey Tee (other colors like black and white)- $6.97
7. Crochet-Hem V-Neck Tee - $9.47
8. Raw Edge Ruffle Trim Henley - $6.47
9. Striped Chest Pocket Tank - $5.47
Deal Scenario:
Below clothes = $104.26
- 30% discount = $72.98 + tax OOP
went through ebates cash back = $7.30
= $65.68 + free shipping + free returns! Not to bad for $100 worth of clothes sent to your door!
1. Graphic Jersey Lounge Shorts - $6.97
2. Logo Hoodie (Aquatic Park or Shot of Love colors) - $12.973. Distressed Boot-Cut Jeans sizes 16 to 30 - $36.50
4. Braided Belt Twill Shorts (also come in white & black) - $14.97
5. Seed Bead Embellish Tank - $4.47 (this might be out of stock)6. V-Neck Jersey Tee (other colors like black and white)- $6.97
7. Crochet-Hem V-Neck Tee - $9.47
8. Raw Edge Ruffle Trim Henley - $6.47
9. Striped Chest Pocket Tank - $5.47
Another Flunked Interview
Well, it has happened again! Another interview gone bad, in other words I didn't get the job. With these kind of set backs I realize my dependency on food more. I need to start figuring out a better way to manage my stress and emotions so it doesn't become a vicious cycle like it already has.
Fashionistas ~ what to choose?!
As a bigger person I am always on the lookout for cute clothes that fit well and that are affordable. Sometimes that is very hard and almost near impossible to find. But, my goal for this new segment of this blog is to find clothes on the net and post about them. I will put outfits together, show shoes, accessories, etc. Hopefully, I can do this on a weekly basis to keep up with the trends and seasonal changes.
So, this week I am putting the spotligt on finding a cute summer dress. I have a wedding to go to in August and even though I have a back-up outfit of gray pants and a black zipper top, I wanted to find something a little more dressy. Also, I have had this obession with wearing blue shoes and I want to find something that I can wear with blue shoes. I have been searching and searching and I have only found a couple. Here are a couple of my top picks for dresses and shoes. Let me know what you think.
TORRID: They had a couple cute items that I found. The only thing that I watch out for when I buy dresses is how it will make my butt and arms look. I have such a big butt/hips and large flabby arms. So, I am very self conscious of sleeveless and puffy dresses. On the other hand I found that a lot of their dresses looked super short. Jeez! I'm going to wedding not a night club!
Don't really care for the shoe style but I really like the color of this shoe. I was hoping I could find something similar to this color but maybe in a sandal or stiletto style shoe.
(Since so small go here to view)
This dress I really like how it looks on the girl and I would really consider wearing it to a wedding, but I'm concerned how it would look on me w/ my big butt and hips.
(since so small go here to view)
This dress would probably work out great. It is a little longer, which is good, and I can add a cardigan to it and disguise my arms, butt, and hips! Also, it would go pretty good with the color of shoes that I am obsessed with wearing.
So, this week I am putting the spotligt on finding a cute summer dress. I have a wedding to go to in August and even though I have a back-up outfit of gray pants and a black zipper top, I wanted to find something a little more dressy. Also, I have had this obession with wearing blue shoes and I want to find something that I can wear with blue shoes. I have been searching and searching and I have only found a couple. Here are a couple of my top picks for dresses and shoes. Let me know what you think.
TORRID: They had a couple cute items that I found. The only thing that I watch out for when I buy dresses is how it will make my butt and arms look. I have such a big butt/hips and large flabby arms. So, I am very self conscious of sleeveless and puffy dresses. On the other hand I found that a lot of their dresses looked super short. Jeez! I'm going to wedding not a night club!
Don't really care for the shoe style but I really like the color of this shoe. I was hoping I could find something similar to this color but maybe in a sandal or stiletto style shoe.(Since so small go here to view)
This dress I really like how it looks on the girl and I would really consider wearing it to a wedding, but I'm concerned how it would look on me w/ my big butt and hips.
(since so small go here to view)This dress would probably work out great. It is a little longer, which is good, and I can add a cardigan to it and disguise my arms, butt, and hips! Also, it would go pretty good with the color of shoes that I am obsessed with wearing.
OLD NAVY: They surprised me with a couple of cute dresses. Sometimes they just have mostly "out there" dresses that I would not even stand beside, let only try to look good in.
I really, really like this dress. It would be cute to wear and I could add a cardigan to it and cover my problem areas up. But, on the other hand I am nervous that it is going to be sticky and the front may look bulgy instead of sleek. (even w/ the SPANX)
This dress is very cute but I'm concerned about being clingy and making my problem areas more of a problem than I have started with. I love the neckline! This dress looks very dressy, classy, and a could make a great wedding guest outfit.
This dress is super cute! I absolutely love the buttons up the side. A couple reason make me shy away from this dress though. One being that it may not look dressy enough. It kind of looks like a nightgown or a swimsuit cover-up. Number two reason being that since it has sleeves, which would be great for my arms, it will be very hard to wear a cardigan to cover up my hips and butt areas. Also, it looks like it may be a little clingy and short. Even though it would look super cute with heels on a skinny person, I just think that I may need to wear small sandals and skip the height. I would look like the not so jolly gray giant!
Chicken Soft Tacos
I found this recipe in All You magazine May edition 2010. I thought that it looked pretty good and I plan to give it a try.
Prep: 10 mins.
Cooks: 5 mins.
Serves: 4
Cost Per Serving: $2.32
Ingredients:
1 small onion
1 large tomato
1 avocado
1 pound precooked boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. olive oil
4 6-8 inch flour tortilla
1/4 c. low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
salsa
Directions:
Dice red onion, tomato & avocado; toss together in a bowl. Cut chicken breast into strips and sprinkle with chili and garlic powder. Warm olive oil in a large skillet and saute chicken until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and divide among flour tortillas. Top chicken w/ onion mixture, shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 c. salsa. Serve immediately.
Per Serving:
Calories: 417
Fat: 17
Fiber: 6
Protein: 42
Prep: 10 mins.
Cooks: 5 mins.
Serves: 4
Cost Per Serving: $2.32
Ingredients:
1 small onion
1 large tomato
1 avocado
1 pound precooked boneless skinless chicken breast
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. olive oil
4 6-8 inch flour tortilla
1/4 c. low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
salsa
Directions:
Dice red onion, tomato & avocado; toss together in a bowl. Cut chicken breast into strips and sprinkle with chili and garlic powder. Warm olive oil in a large skillet and saute chicken until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and divide among flour tortillas. Top chicken w/ onion mixture, shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 c. salsa. Serve immediately.
Per Serving:
Calories: 417
Fat: 17
Fiber: 6
Protein: 42
Jul 22, 2010
Choc.-Banana Smoothie Recipe
I found this recipe on a package of Carnation instant breakfasts. Here is there recipe.....
Milk Chocolate - Banana Smoothie:
3/4 c. fat free milk
1/2 small frozen banana, sliced
1/2 c. ice cubes
1 package of Carnation Instant Breakfast
Then blend together in a blender.......YUM!
~Ok, so here is my rendition of this recipe! LOL! :) ~
Milk Chocolate - Banana Smoothie w/o the Bananas & Strawberries
3/4 c. fat free milk
2 or 3 tbsp. of fat free vanilla ice-cream
1 package of Instant Carnation Breakfast
A couple frozen strawberries
Then blend it all together in the blender.........It was really good. A little far fetched from the recipe but hey....I didn't have an banana's. This one didn't turn out chunky as I would have liked it, but that is b/c I didn't have any ice-cubes to add. I would def. keep the ice-cubes in the recipe.
Olay & Ivory Target Deal
Awhile back Target had Olay Total Effects Bodywash on sale for $4.79 ea. And, then they had Ivory bar soap for $3.00 ea. Well, at the beginning of June there was 2 coupons in the Procter and Gamble Brandsaver. One was $4/1 Olay Total Effects BW and the other was a BOGO coupon. Which was, buy one Total Effects BW and get an Ivory soap (bodywash, bar, or hand) for free! YES! So, here is what I did.
Deal Scenario:
8 Total Effects Bodywash - $38.32
8 Ivory Bar Soap Packs - $24.00
Total = $62.32
Use:
8 $4/1 BW coupon - $32.00
8 Bogo coupons - $24.00
Total OOP - $6.32
= Free + $3.68 Moneymaker
Then, I am going to submit for a $10 Olay rebate when you spend $30. So, that is where I am getting the moneymaker part. See the picture above. I basically got all this for free plus made some extra money! YES! I LOVE FREE!
Use:
8 $4/1 BW coupon - $32.00
8 Bogo coupons - $24.00
Total OOP - $6.32
= Free + $3.68 Moneymaker
Then, I am going to submit for a $10 Olay rebate when you spend $30. So, that is where I am getting the moneymaker part. See the picture above. I basically got all this for free plus made some extra money! YES! I LOVE FREE!
20% Off Coach Outlet Coupon
Go here to snag a 20% off Coach Factory coupon good through July 25, 2010. You can also use this coupon on clearance items that are marked around 25 - 60 % off already. Wow! this would make some super cheap Coach! I wish I had one closer to me!
Jul 21, 2010
Woot Woot ~ I love FREE! SC Johnson Pack
Yesterday I got this great freebie in the mail. Awhile ago I remember signing up for this SC Johnson Freebie, but I had no intentions of actually receiving it. I was so excited when I opened the box and found this:
1 box of 25 ziploc sandwich bags
1 pack of pledge multi-surface cleaning wipes
1 scrubbing bubbles toilet cleaning gel wand starter kit
French Toast - Breakfast Recipe
As mentioned in this post about Breakfast here is a good simple recipe for French Toast. I'm so glad that when you are dieting you do not need to avoid this food. It is so good, yummy, and comforting. And the best part is...... it doesn't taste like you are sacrificing anything! YAY! This recipe is from Hungry Girl newsletter. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
3 slices Wonder Light White Bread
1/3 cup Egg Beaters, Original
1/2 oz. Torani Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup OR 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. cinnamon (divided)
1 packet SPLENDA
Directions:
Combine Egg Beaters with vanilla syrup (or extract) and half of the cinnamon. Use the egg mixture as an egg wash, and dip your bread into it. Cook in a pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. When both sides are brown, plate those suckers and sprinkle ‘em with Splenda and the remaining cinnamon. This stuff is super on its own, but feel free to serve it up with sugar-free maple syrup, sugar-free jelly, some fresh berries, and/or some Fat Free Reddi-wip. Of course your nutritionals will vary accordingly, but with such low calorie and fat counts, you can afford to splurge a little...
Serving Size: Entire recipe
Calories: 170
Fat: 1g
Sodium: 545mg
Carbs: 31g
Fiber: 8g
Sugars: 2.5g
Protein: 14g
*3 Points
*GOOD DEAL ALERT*
Here are a couple good printable coupons for healthy foods.
$1/2 Quaker Rice or Multigrain Snacks : The link will look like the picture below. Also, look for a good sale to pair these with, to score them cheap! Sometimes Meijer has them in their 11 for $10 sales. ($1 each or .90 w/ eleventh item)
$1/1 Kraft 100 Cal Pack Cheese: This link will also look like the one pictured below. Now, Hip2Save blog says to keep refreshing the page till you see the advertisement on the right. Well, I kept refreshing and .......... nothing! Maybe you will have better luck. Oh, well, I really do not care for these. I think they have a funny aftertaste. But, my dog really liked them and he is a super picky eater. What do you think?
Free Pedometer!
Here is a cool little freebie. Nature's Bounty has an offer right now that you can request a free pedometer. HOW COOL! Usually freebies are not this great. Especially when you do not need to purchase anything. I'll be curious to see if I get mine in the mail. Can't wait! Go Here to check it out!
Jul 20, 2010
Interview
Got back from my interview a while ago and it went really well. The people I interviewed were really super nice! I hope I get the opportunity to work with them. I have had good interviews before and didn't get the job, so I'm not holding my breath. We will see. But, hoping I get it! LOL!
5 Day Slim Down
I absolutely love Leslie Sansone and her workouts. For about 2 weeks I have been doing her Walk Away Your Waistline 3 mile workout. It really gets you going and sweating. And the best part about it is that all her workouts are so easy to do and follow.
Well, recently I bought this 5 day slim down DVD. I have watched it and sort of did one workout. But on it she has a bonus segment where she shows you how and what to make for breakfast. So, I am planning to start this 5 Day Slim Down tomorrow and track it on my blog. I am going to eat one her breakfast suggestions and do 1 mile each day for 5 days, then track my progress. The hardest part about this is that you have to get up, exercise, and eat breakfast. I am not a breakfast eater at all. And she addresses that on her DVD. She said the reason that we are not normally hungry in the morning is because we eat to much and late at night. OMG! I had an epiphany moment! It all seemed to make sense now! Duh! why couldn't I figure that out a while ago. She also said "going to bed not stuffed means waking up with a healthy appetite."
Here are the breakfast(most important and skipped meal of the day) ideas on the DVD:
- Scrambled Eggs w/ 2 pieces whole grain toast, strawberries, and coffee or water.
- Whites - complete protein
- Yolks - Leslie thinks they are important so she left them in
- Toast - only use 1 TBSP of butter for both pieces
- do not use margarine or made up butter. She said that sometimes that can be worse for us that the real thing.
- Oatmeal w/ brown sugar and mixed almonds
- Fiber Food
- Gives Sustained energy
- Old Fashioned oats have the most fiber content. Instant is refined and doesn't have as much.
- Add a TBSP of peanut butter to add a little protein
- 2 slices of French Toast ( this really surprised me)
- Cinnamon is good for blood glucose levels
- Try adding Peanut Butter to add protein along with the egg
- Can also add some fruit
- 1 tbsp of syrup per slice of bread
- Smoothie (YUM! I LOVE SMOOTHIES)
- She used a hand blender and a large cup. But I use a real blender.
- Frozen strawberries
- these can also serve as the ice cubes. I hate making ice so I always buy frozen strawberries or fruit for my smoothies and eliminate the ice.
- Yogurt
- any kind will work. There are so many out there to choose from.
- Skim milk
- Banana
- Can add soy or protein powder
- Grab and Go
- Nutri-Grain Bar
- Nature Valley Bar
- they have so many different kinds now. And I think all of them are really good. Never had a bad one.
- Quaker Oatmeal Bar
- Slim Fast Shake
- Kellogg's Bar
- they also have the protein shakes
- Bolthouse Farms Drinks
- They have so many different flavors
- Green Goodness
- Chocolate Lovers
- Peach
- Strawberry
- Blueberry
- Vanilla
- Chi
Here is one of my meals I put together that tasted good and was very calorie oriented. There is a Green Giant Just For One broccoli and cheese cup, Gordon's fish fillet, a dab of Kraft olive oil mayo, and a Dole apple crisp fruit cup. YUM! I know it doesn't look like a lot, but surprisingly it filled me up! I also put it on a plate to make it look like I was eating more! HAHA! The things you have to do when dieting.
Jul 19, 2010
Interview
Tomorrow I have a job interview in the morning for a teller at a local bank. Hopefully it will work out well so that I can get myself on a routine and kick this weight gain in rear! Also, this fall I plan on going back to college and getting a second bachelors degree. This time around I am not going to be graduating as a porker! HAHA! I Love Ikea! (the picture above)
Jul 18, 2010
SPANX - LOVE EM!
About 3 years ago my friend, Emily, introduced me to the most miraculous invention on Earth ……drum roll……SPANX. I am absolutely in love with these little pantyhose tummy sucker inners. LOL! (Can you tell I make up words?) My favorite style of SPANX is the high waisted power panty. It comes all the way up past your stomach and goes down the legs all the way till about the top of your kneecaps. I wear these with everything. I wanted to post about these because sometimes you just need that little extra help. Maybe those pants are just a tad too small or you have a dress that your stomach looks a little pudgy in. The SPANX will come in very handy!
These come in all different sizes and designs. You have probably heard of them already. The originator is Sara Blakely and she has expanded the collection to make up cami’s, menswear, swimsuits, and undergarments. These come in all different sizes and colors based on your needs and wants. Even though these are as good as fudge, they are a little on the expensive side. (See Below) Now, she has also created a cheaper line, called Assets, that are sold at Target and a few select other stores. They are supposed to compare to the “real thing” but I have tried the equivalent to what I buy and I was not satisfied. It was very flimsy, didn’t really shape me, or even help.
(COMING SOON!) I’m going to take a couple pictures of me wearing SPANX and then not wearing and see if you are able to figure it out. LOL! I know you won’t be fooled!
Here are a couple common stores that carry the SPANX Brand. Now the reason I am posting about this is because sometimes you can find a promotional code that you can apply to them and get your order cheaper than you can from the official SPANX site. I.E. free shipping, a certain dollar amount off, percentage off, etc. And, you don't want to go out of your way to find these. So if you have a store nearby, stop and look at a pair. Also, if you buy online, go through this amazing free site called Ebates you can get a percentage back from your purchase. You will also get a $5.00 sign up bonus. Then when you hit $15.00 you can select to receive a check through mail. All you have to do is sign on to ebates.com, then select the store you will be shopping. When you do that ebates will direct you to the stores site. This is how they track your ordering and how much you spend. So make sure you go through ebates site first so that you can get your money credited to your account.
- Lane Bryant - 3% cash back through ebates
- Free ship to store. Which can be a Lane Bryant, Fashion Bug, Catherines, or Cacique.
- Right now they are having $20 off $40 purchase. WooHoo! That will make some cheap SPANX baby!
- Catherines - 3% cash back
- Torrid - 4% cash back
- I'm not sure if I completely like this store and how they do business. They charge astronomical prices for their shipping. But, unlike others their returns are free.
- They also have a rewards program called divastyle reward where you can earn points and coupons.
- Dillards - 3% cash back
- Target - 3% cash back
- Assets brand also can find at David's Bridal.
Jul 17, 2010
Ok! 2010 Is Still Here!
Well, the year is not quite over yet. Even though we are in July, there is still plenty of time for a change. So I need to get off my bumb, get back to blogging, and straighten up! I’ve took to much time off. So, I’m back at it again!
Apr 5, 2010
I'm Still Here
Wow, this feels like a foreign land. I have pretty much went back to my old ways. I have not weighed myself but I'm scared to see what that little number says......Yikes!! So, I need some motivation! My goals are pretty much shot. But, I am going to try to set some new ones and hopefully get back on track........Does anyone have any ideas!?
Mar 12, 2010
Beautiful Days!!
Wow!! We are having some awesome, wonderful, beautiful days lately. I am definitely loving it. I just wish that I didn't have to work this weekend and be couped up inside for the majority of the day.
Alright, so time to get off my bumb and get going! I am really itching to get my bike out. I love to ride. I could ride and ride till I can't go anymore. It is so relaxing to me. I have been doing terrible at my eating. Basically I have wasted 2 weeks almost 3 now. I am really behind. So, maybe getting my bike out will be the little motivator to get me back on track!
Alright, so time to get off my bumb and get going! I am really itching to get my bike out. I love to ride. I could ride and ride till I can't go anymore. It is so relaxing to me. I have been doing terrible at my eating. Basically I have wasted 2 weeks almost 3 now. I am really behind. So, maybe getting my bike out will be the little motivator to get me back on track!
Mar 9, 2010
New Rite-Aid Deal
In order to keep my mind and little chubby fingers busy, as you may know, I cut coupons and match them up with ads and try to score some awesome deals. I also follow a lot of good blogs that really help!
Rite-Aid:
1 Bottle of DayQuil or NyQuil ~ 4.99
2 Always Maxi Pads ~ 11.98
2 Oral B Advantage Toothbrushes ~ 5.48
1 Metamucil ~ 9.99
Total = $32.44
$5.00/off $25.00 purchase
$1.50/1 DayQuil or NyQuil Product
$2.00/2 Always Pads
BOGO Toothbrush - $2.74
$3.00/1 Metamucil
Out of Pocket Expense(OOP) = $18.20
Now, I will be getting back from their Single Check Rebate Program:
$1.00 for the toothbrushes
$2.00 for the DayQuil/NyQuil
$1.00 for the Always
$5.00 for the Metamucil
Then since I bought $30.00 worth of selected P&G products I will receive back a $10.00 Rite-Aid Gift Card in the mail.
After all savings total = Free + $.80 moneymaker!! WooHoo!!
1 Bottle of DayQuil or NyQuil ~ 4.99
1 Jumbo Pack Pampers Diapers ~ 9.99
2 Oral B Advantage Toothbrushes ~ 5.48
1 Metamucil ~ 9.99
Total = 30.45
$5.00/off $25.00 purchase
$1.50/1 DayQuil or NyQuil Product
$2.00/1 Pampers Diapers
BOGO Toothbrush - $2.74
$3.00/1 Metamucil
OOP Expense = $16.21
Now for the SCR I will get back
$1.00 for the toothbrushes
$2.00 for the DayQuil/NyQuil
$5.00 for the Metamucil
Then since I bought $30.00 worth of selected P&G products I will receive back a $10.00 Rite-Aid Gift Card in the mail.
After all savings total = Free + $1.79 moneymaker!! WooHoo!!
Since, the second scenario is so good I might do that! Even though I don't need diapers! LOL! I could sell them to someone that does need them. And, also on Tuesdays and Thursdays Rite-Aid will give you an extra 10% off on non-sale items. Makes it even better if the product isn't on sale!! I'm going today so I will let you all know how I do. Going to grab lunch, and then I'm off. Now the question is what do I make for lunch???
Rite-Aid:
1 Bottle of DayQuil or NyQuil ~ 4.99
2 Always Maxi Pads ~ 11.98
2 Oral B Advantage Toothbrushes ~ 5.48
1 Metamucil ~ 9.99
Total = $32.44
$5.00/off $25.00 purchase
$1.50/1 DayQuil or NyQuil Product
$2.00/2 Always Pads
BOGO Toothbrush - $2.74
$3.00/1 Metamucil
Out of Pocket Expense(OOP) = $18.20
Now, I will be getting back from their Single Check Rebate Program:
$1.00 for the toothbrushes
$2.00 for the DayQuil/NyQuil
$1.00 for the Always
$5.00 for the Metamucil
Then since I bought $30.00 worth of selected P&G products I will receive back a $10.00 Rite-Aid Gift Card in the mail.
After all savings total = Free + $.80 moneymaker!! WooHoo!!
OR THIS IS AN EVEN BETTER SCENARIO!!
1 Bottle of DayQuil or NyQuil ~ 4.99
1 Jumbo Pack Pampers Diapers ~ 9.99
2 Oral B Advantage Toothbrushes ~ 5.48
1 Metamucil ~ 9.99
Total = 30.45
$5.00/off $25.00 purchase
$1.50/1 DayQuil or NyQuil Product
$2.00/1 Pampers Diapers
BOGO Toothbrush - $2.74
$3.00/1 Metamucil
OOP Expense = $16.21
Now for the SCR I will get back
$1.00 for the toothbrushes
$2.00 for the DayQuil/NyQuil
$5.00 for the Metamucil
Then since I bought $30.00 worth of selected P&G products I will receive back a $10.00 Rite-Aid Gift Card in the mail.
After all savings total = Free + $1.79 moneymaker!! WooHoo!!
Since, the second scenario is so good I might do that! Even though I don't need diapers! LOL! I could sell them to someone that does need them. And, also on Tuesdays and Thursdays Rite-Aid will give you an extra 10% off on non-sale items. Makes it even better if the product isn't on sale!! I'm going today so I will let you all know how I do. Going to grab lunch, and then I'm off. Now the question is what do I make for lunch???
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