Wednesday, 31 August 2016
4 Simple Rules
Mine are possibly slightly different, though I certain we can all adapt our own rules!
Day 49
What my Day should look like:
B = Weetbix and Greek Yoghurt
9am = Tea
10.30am = Protein Bar
12pm = Tea
1.30pm = Salad
3pm = Tea
4.30pm = Protein Shake
9.47am
I was really out of routine with my eating yesterday and I noticed it!
1.28pm
Right, so I'm back of track. My routine is inline so I'm no longer craving foods or feeling hungry. I'm not sure if I should be concerned about how being OCD is helping my body or not. The thing is, its working and I want to hold onto that.
Now yesterday I had a doctors appointment and I apart of it was getting on the scales so they could check my weight. This did not make me happy. Supposedly I am now 6 kgs heavier. This is not what I wanted.
Apparently I'm up to 96kgs. I say apparently, well I am, the scales said it.
But I'm not the same size that I was. My partner has had to drill in two new wholes onto my belt so it would fit me. All my clothes are looser on me than they use too be, and I'm certain I'm even closer to fitting my dress.
The girls I workout with have told me I've lost weight, they say they can see it and I think when I look in the mirror I can see it too.
My coach said this is good weight that I have put on, which I guess is the case. Muscle does weight more than fat, but the thing is, I don't want to weigh this much.
My partner said that I just need to keep going. Sticking to this eating routine, going to the gym four times a week and now the morning wake up I've added in (which is much but it's still something more) are all going to pay off eventually.
And I'm not going to stop, I will keep going. My weight is just . . . I will reach my milestone weight!
4.32pm
A much better day for eating that I am happy with.
Final Note:
Dinner was home made pizza's on a wrap base. So yum.
What my day actually looked like:
B= Weetbix and a protein cookie (477)
9am = green tea
10.30am = protein cookie (190)
12pm = green tea
1.30am = Chicken Schnitzel Salad - with 1 and a half schnitzels (507)
3pm = green tea
4.30pm = Protein Shake (143)
A good back on track day
B = Weetbix and Greek Yoghurt
9am = Tea
10.30am = Protein Bar
12pm = Tea
1.30pm = Salad
3pm = Tea
4.30pm = Protein Shake
9.47am
I was really out of routine with my eating yesterday and I noticed it!
1.28pm
Right, so I'm back of track. My routine is inline so I'm no longer craving foods or feeling hungry. I'm not sure if I should be concerned about how being OCD is helping my body or not. The thing is, its working and I want to hold onto that.
Now yesterday I had a doctors appointment and I apart of it was getting on the scales so they could check my weight. This did not make me happy. Supposedly I am now 6 kgs heavier. This is not what I wanted.
Apparently I'm up to 96kgs. I say apparently, well I am, the scales said it.
But I'm not the same size that I was. My partner has had to drill in two new wholes onto my belt so it would fit me. All my clothes are looser on me than they use too be, and I'm certain I'm even closer to fitting my dress.
The girls I workout with have told me I've lost weight, they say they can see it and I think when I look in the mirror I can see it too.
My coach said this is good weight that I have put on, which I guess is the case. Muscle does weight more than fat, but the thing is, I don't want to weigh this much.
My partner said that I just need to keep going. Sticking to this eating routine, going to the gym four times a week and now the morning wake up I've added in (which is much but it's still something more) are all going to pay off eventually.
And I'm not going to stop, I will keep going. My weight is just . . . I will reach my milestone weight!
4.32pm
A much better day for eating that I am happy with.
Final Note:
Dinner was home made pizza's on a wrap base. So yum.
What my day actually looked like:
B= Weetbix and a protein cookie (477)
9am = green tea
10.30am = protein cookie (190)
12pm = green tea
1.30am = Chicken Schnitzel Salad - with 1 and a half schnitzels (507)
3pm = green tea
4.30pm = Protein Shake (143)
A good back on track day
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
A number Doesn't DEFINE You - Ashleigh Crate
Here are some amazing words from Ashleigh Crate. A Personal Trainer from AMC Training. A Women I would love to one day meet. These words made my day! Thank you Ashleigh and I hope that do the same for others
"My reminder to you to not judge your progress by the number on a set of scales.
This is me, a Personal Trainer who in no way shape or form is going to to pretend they are perfect.
Just like you, I cheat on my diet from time to time, some weeks I get obsessed with weighing my food and won't eat 1 gram over my chicken allowance but then have weeks of being more lenient.
I have days where I'm unhappy with my body and days that I tell myself to get over myself because my goals have nothing to do with shredded abs.
My goals are to feel strong, to feel healthy and to show other girls that every single one of them have the power and ability to feel strong and healthy too.
No matter what your goal is, be careful how much power you give a set of scales to make or break your day and ask yourself if that number ACTUALLY defines where you are on your journey.
There is 2kgs difference between the first and third picture and this was so hard for me to get my head around, even as a trainer.
Scales will tell you a number but they sure as hell won't tell you how good your doing in your journey. If anything they will put you off, I suggest you find another means of measurement"
This is me, a Personal Trainer who in no way shape or form is going to to pretend they are perfect.
Just like you, I cheat on my diet from time to time, some weeks I get obsessed with weighing my food and won't eat 1 gram over my chicken allowance but then have weeks of being more lenient.
I have days where I'm unhappy with my body and days that I tell myself to get over myself because my goals have nothing to do with shredded abs.
My goals are to feel strong, to feel healthy and to show other girls that every single one of them have the power and ability to feel strong and healthy too.
No matter what your goal is, be careful how much power you give a set of scales to make or break your day and ask yourself if that number ACTUALLY defines where you are on your journey.
There is 2kgs difference between the first and third picture and this was so hard for me to get my head around, even as a trainer.
Scales will tell you a number but they sure as hell won't tell you how good your doing in your journey. If anything they will put you off, I suggest you find another means of measurement"
Day 48
What my day should look like:
B = Eggs on Toast
9am = Tea
10.30am = Protein Shake
12pm = Tea
1.30pm = Salad
3pm = Tea
4.30pm = Protein Bar
9.06am
Yesterday wasn't a bad day of eating. The food was still good, aside from the caramel slice I brought along with dinner, however yesterday still turned out to be quite a high calorie day.
I still want my days to be below 2000 and I think, including dinner I would have been about 500 calories over.
I'm using an App on my iPhone called My Net Diary. In it I can enter what I have eaten and what sports I have done, so it will track all of them for me.
10.09am
This morning I did a Morning Wake Up - just a core workout which I am going to aim to do 5 to 6 times a week to help support my back
12.17pm
Breakfast today was a few protein cookies that I made, which I then had as my 10.30am snack as well.
12.30pm
I am currently thinking that I might be having lunch a little earlier today. I was out of routine with my 10.30 snack and would have had it closer to 9.30, so I'm wanting lunch now it's 3 hours later.
I need to stick to the routine!
4.45pm
I need to ensure I need my routine right from the get go. Today has been off, my eating has been all over the show and I am craving yum food.
Final Note:
What my day actually looked like:
B = Protein Cookie (Homemade) (190)
9am = Green Tea and Protein Cookie (190)
12pm = Green Tea
1pm = Caesar Salad (600)
3.30pm = Caramel Slice :( (505)
4pm = Green Tea
Not that good a day, consider dinner as well - takeaways. Really not my best.
B = Eggs on Toast
9am = Tea
10.30am = Protein Shake
12pm = Tea
1.30pm = Salad
3pm = Tea
4.30pm = Protein Bar
9.06am
Yesterday wasn't a bad day of eating. The food was still good, aside from the caramel slice I brought along with dinner, however yesterday still turned out to be quite a high calorie day.
I still want my days to be below 2000 and I think, including dinner I would have been about 500 calories over.
I'm using an App on my iPhone called My Net Diary. In it I can enter what I have eaten and what sports I have done, so it will track all of them for me.
10.09am
This morning I did a Morning Wake Up - just a core workout which I am going to aim to do 5 to 6 times a week to help support my back
12.17pm
Breakfast today was a few protein cookies that I made, which I then had as my 10.30am snack as well.
12.30pm
I am currently thinking that I might be having lunch a little earlier today. I was out of routine with my 10.30 snack and would have had it closer to 9.30, so I'm wanting lunch now it's 3 hours later.
I need to stick to the routine!
4.45pm
I need to ensure I need my routine right from the get go. Today has been off, my eating has been all over the show and I am craving yum food.
Final Note:
What my day actually looked like:
B = Protein Cookie (Homemade) (190)
9am = Green Tea and Protein Cookie (190)
12pm = Green Tea
1pm = Caesar Salad (600)
3.30pm = Caramel Slice :( (505)
4pm = Green Tea
Not that good a day, consider dinner as well - takeaways. Really not my best.
Monday, 29 August 2016
Day 47
What my day should look like:
B = Oatmeal
9am = Tea
10.30am = Protein Bar
12pm = Tea
1.30pm = Salad
3pm = Tea
4.30pm = Protein Shake (Half/half mix)
9.13am
I had Eggs on Toast for Breakfast this morning because I thought that is what I had planned, when I got to work I see that it was meant to be Oatmeal and Eggs tomorrow morning, so I will just be swapping these two around.
11.04am
Last week, Monday to Friday, would have been some of my best eating. So far so good with my day plans.
11.30am
Alright, so to be honest, I didn't do a quick morning work out this morning. I hadn't prepared for my day the night before so I needed the time. Tonight I will set everything up for tomorrow, that way I will have time to do my Morning Wake Up.
11.52am
I've had a hot chocolate today so I won't be having the protein bar.
12.32pm
I am now onto my second cup of green tea :)
1.30pm
It's a chicken schnitzel salad for lunch today, YUM
3.37pm
I'm having some cravings today for something yum, so far I'm not having a problem resisting them though. That's good
Final Note:
What my day actually looked like
B = Eggs and four pieces of Toast (600)
9am = green tea
10.30am = hot chocolate (300)
12pm = green tea
1.30pm = chicken schnitzel salad (632)
3pm = green tea
4.30pm = shake (141)
I had two high calories meals here. Both good for me, but I shouldn't be allowing myself two above 500 calories
B = Oatmeal
9am = Tea
10.30am = Protein Bar
12pm = Tea
1.30pm = Salad
3pm = Tea
4.30pm = Protein Shake (Half/half mix)
9.13am
I had Eggs on Toast for Breakfast this morning because I thought that is what I had planned, when I got to work I see that it was meant to be Oatmeal and Eggs tomorrow morning, so I will just be swapping these two around.
11.04am
Last week, Monday to Friday, would have been some of my best eating. So far so good with my day plans.
11.30am
Alright, so to be honest, I didn't do a quick morning work out this morning. I hadn't prepared for my day the night before so I needed the time. Tonight I will set everything up for tomorrow, that way I will have time to do my Morning Wake Up.
11.52am
I've had a hot chocolate today so I won't be having the protein bar.
12.32pm
I am now onto my second cup of green tea :)
1.30pm
It's a chicken schnitzel salad for lunch today, YUM
3.37pm
I'm having some cravings today for something yum, so far I'm not having a problem resisting them though. That's good
Final Note:
What my day actually looked like
B = Eggs and four pieces of Toast (600)
9am = green tea
10.30am = hot chocolate (300)
12pm = green tea
1.30pm = chicken schnitzel salad (632)
3pm = green tea
4.30pm = shake (141)
I had two high calories meals here. Both good for me, but I shouldn't be allowing myself two above 500 calories
Sunday, 28 August 2016
Weekly Exercise (7)
Monday : Weights
Tuesday : Boot Camp
Wednesday : Weights
Thursday : Boot Camp
Friday : Weights
Saturday : Nothing (because of attending a power-lifting comp and rehearsals)
Sunday : Nothing (spent the morning with mum and then caught up on my sleep)
Tuesday : Boot Camp
Wednesday : Weights
Thursday : Boot Camp
Friday : Weights
Saturday : Nothing (because of attending a power-lifting comp and rehearsals)
Sunday : Nothing (spent the morning with mum and then caught up on my sleep)
Day 45 & 46
The weekend was alright, however it did go un-tracked. I do need to work on tracking these, but I got too distracted to track my food as I had a lot on
Day 44
What my day should look like:
B = Eggs and Toast
9am = Tea
10.30am = Protein Bar
12pm = Tea
1.30pm = Salad
3pm = Tea
4.30pm = Protein Shake (half mix)
9.49am
So far I am happy with this week. Keep my eating on a schedule is working for me. I have had some pretty good eating days. Today would be my 6th day doing this plan, not including the weekends. This weekend however I want to work to keep the routine going. I am going to set alarms on my phone to go off in the weekend as a reminder to have the next thing. We'll see how that goes.
1.32pm
So far I've kept to a my day plan time wise, however breakfast was different and we had some cookies at work. So I had them instead of the protein bar. I've also had three cups of tea so far today. Time for lunch
3.14pm
I'm also not have the protein shake today as I have had a few more of those cookies. There are none left now, which is good, I would have eaten about 500 calories worth of them though. That's not good. I usually have around 400 calories of snacks a day which is the protein shake and bar, but still, these calories are good calories. Cookies, they are not good calories.
I'm starting to learn that there is such as thing as good and bad calories, which is a concept I didn't believe for a while.
I was naive and thought if I eat 1800 calories a day I would loose weight, even if these calories are made up of fast food, chocolate and ice cream. That is wrong.
You need to eat the right stuff too!
For me, having these cookies today means that I am not giving myself the protein shake and bar. This is not the end of the world as I am working on balancing my hunger patterns with the snacks but they are not a requirement for my nutrition.
I must ensure that my meals are the best as this is where my higher count of calories for the day comes from.
3.44pm
I do want my weekend eating to be better, so I have set alarms up on my phone for my day plan time schedule. Just for the weekends, as I think this could annoy me at work
Final Note:
What my day actually looked like:
B = 2 pieces of thin vogel toast with honey and a bacon and egg bap (613)
9am = green tea
10.30am = vanilla iced cookie (250)
12pm = green tea
1.30pm = Quesadilla (550)
3pm = green tea
4.30pm = vanilla iced cookie (250)
B = Eggs and Toast
9am = Tea
10.30am = Protein Bar
12pm = Tea
1.30pm = Salad
3pm = Tea
4.30pm = Protein Shake (half mix)
9.49am
So far I am happy with this week. Keep my eating on a schedule is working for me. I have had some pretty good eating days. Today would be my 6th day doing this plan, not including the weekends. This weekend however I want to work to keep the routine going. I am going to set alarms on my phone to go off in the weekend as a reminder to have the next thing. We'll see how that goes.
1.32pm
So far I've kept to a my day plan time wise, however breakfast was different and we had some cookies at work. So I had them instead of the protein bar. I've also had three cups of tea so far today. Time for lunch
3.14pm
I'm also not have the protein shake today as I have had a few more of those cookies. There are none left now, which is good, I would have eaten about 500 calories worth of them though. That's not good. I usually have around 400 calories of snacks a day which is the protein shake and bar, but still, these calories are good calories. Cookies, they are not good calories.
I'm starting to learn that there is such as thing as good and bad calories, which is a concept I didn't believe for a while.
I was naive and thought if I eat 1800 calories a day I would loose weight, even if these calories are made up of fast food, chocolate and ice cream. That is wrong.
You need to eat the right stuff too!
For me, having these cookies today means that I am not giving myself the protein shake and bar. This is not the end of the world as I am working on balancing my hunger patterns with the snacks but they are not a requirement for my nutrition.
I must ensure that my meals are the best as this is where my higher count of calories for the day comes from.
3.44pm
I do want my weekend eating to be better, so I have set alarms up on my phone for my day plan time schedule. Just for the weekends, as I think this could annoy me at work
Final Note:
What my day actually looked like:
B = 2 pieces of thin vogel toast with honey and a bacon and egg bap (613)
9am = green tea
10.30am = vanilla iced cookie (250)
12pm = green tea
1.30pm = Quesadilla (550)
3pm = green tea
4.30pm = vanilla iced cookie (250)
Thursday, 25 August 2016
As Documentation
My day plan schedule is as follows
Now I'm going to through in a weekly schedule for fitness as well
Breakfast within an hour of waking up. On a working day I wake up at 6.30am, so breakfast is before or as 7.30am.
9am cup of tea
10.30am first snack
12pm cup of tea
1.30pm lunch
3pm cup of tea
4.30pm snack
Snacks these are generally a protein shake and protein bar. However, if I mess up and have something else then I don't have them as well
Lunch is always pre-planned. My aim for lunch is to have at least three salads a week.
Now I'm going to through in a weekly schedule for fitness as well
Monday
6/6.30am wake up
6.30am morning wake up workout
7am shower/breakfast/get ready for work
8am - 5pm work
5.30pm weights
7pm dinner
7.30/8pm prepare for next day
Tuesday
6/6.30am wake up
6.30am morning wake up workout
7am shower/breakfast/get ready for work
8am - 5pm work
6pm Boot Camp
7pm dinner
7.30/8pm prepare for next day
Wednesday
6/6.30am wake up
6.30am morning wake up workout
7am shower/breakfast/get ready for work
8am - 5pm work
5.30pm weights
7pm dinner
7.30/8pm prepare for next day
Thursday
6/6.30am wake up
6.30am morning wake up workout
7am shower/breakfast/get ready for work
8am - 5pm work
6pm Boot Camp
7pm dinner
7.30/8pm prepare for next day
Friday
6/6.30am wake up
6.30am morning wake up workout
7am shower/breakfast/get ready for work
8am - 5pm work
5.30pm weights
7pm dinner
7.30/8pm prepare for next day
Weekends are dependent on what I am doing so they don't have a schedule, but I am aiming for at least one walk with the dog in them
Dinner times can change depending on what we are making and doing as a couple
Morning wake up workout is something new I am trying, basically I want to try a 20-30min toning workout in the mornings before work. I will be starting this next week
Day Plan
Here is an idea at what a a simple day plan can look like
I break my meals up with tea as well to keep hydration levels up and it helps in keeping you fuller for longer, especially if you meals are huge.
I break my meals up with tea as well to keep hydration levels up and it helps in keeping you fuller for longer, especially if you meals are huge.
Day 43
What my day should look like:
B= Oatmeal
9am = Tea
10.30am = protein shake
12pm = tea
1.30pm = salad
3pm = tea
4.30pm = protein bar
11.24pm
I'm not so happy with yesterday, even though the chocolate I eat wasn't as bad as it could have been, it still pathetic that I couldn't just stop at one bar.
Rules are - I will allow myself this bar as a snack. When I go to buy one, I am only allowed to buy one bar at a time. I cannot have them every day of the week either. They may be better than caramello but its still chocolate!
1pm
So I had my lunch a little earlier than I have planned. I just found that I'm a little more more hungry today than I have been this week. I think this is because I didn't have a really good breakfast.
I had about a third of a Quesadilla and the last Atkins bar I brought yesterday. All up my breakfast only equaled 311 calories and it didn't have much fiber in it. Focusing on eating fiber in the mornings is good for maintaining a balance eating day.
I've already made a plan to make sure I don't have another Atkins bar at this time of day so that's good, now I need to make sure that if I'm going to eat leftovers for breakfast (which happened regularly), I still have fiber in the meal.
1.18pm
I think I've also been slightly out of time today with when I need to eat things. I didn't have the protein shake until around 11.30/12. I will focus on keeping the schedule as well I think it's key for controlling my hunger, avoiding unwanted food cravings and eating more than I need.
3.45pm
All up, so far today I have eaten 1050 calories. All I have to ad to that before dinner is the protein bar. That's alright by me
Final Note:
For dinner I had a roast last night. My final days calories was about 2200
What my day actually looked like
Breakfast: 1/3 Quesadilla and a Atkins Bar (311)
9am = detox tea
10.30am = shake (1/2 milk and 1 scope) (141)
12pm = green tea
1.30pm = Quesadilla (550)
3pm = green tea
4.30pm = bar (152)
B= Oatmeal
9am = Tea
10.30am = protein shake
12pm = tea
1.30pm = salad
3pm = tea
4.30pm = protein bar
11.24pm
I'm not so happy with yesterday, even though the chocolate I eat wasn't as bad as it could have been, it still pathetic that I couldn't just stop at one bar.
Rules are - I will allow myself this bar as a snack. When I go to buy one, I am only allowed to buy one bar at a time. I cannot have them every day of the week either. They may be better than caramello but its still chocolate!
1pm
So I had my lunch a little earlier than I have planned. I just found that I'm a little more more hungry today than I have been this week. I think this is because I didn't have a really good breakfast.
I had about a third of a Quesadilla and the last Atkins bar I brought yesterday. All up my breakfast only equaled 311 calories and it didn't have much fiber in it. Focusing on eating fiber in the mornings is good for maintaining a balance eating day.
I've already made a plan to make sure I don't have another Atkins bar at this time of day so that's good, now I need to make sure that if I'm going to eat leftovers for breakfast (which happened regularly), I still have fiber in the meal.
1.18pm
I think I've also been slightly out of time today with when I need to eat things. I didn't have the protein shake until around 11.30/12. I will focus on keeping the schedule as well I think it's key for controlling my hunger, avoiding unwanted food cravings and eating more than I need.
3.45pm
All up, so far today I have eaten 1050 calories. All I have to ad to that before dinner is the protein bar. That's alright by me
Final Note:
For dinner I had a roast last night. My final days calories was about 2200
What my day actually looked like
Breakfast: 1/3 Quesadilla and a Atkins Bar (311)
9am = detox tea
10.30am = shake (1/2 milk and 1 scope) (141)
12pm = green tea
1.30pm = Quesadilla (550)
3pm = green tea
4.30pm = bar (152)
Wednesday, 24 August 2016
Morning Workout
I am really keen to give this a go tomorrow morning and I am interested in adding this into my day routine as well.
Exercise Plan Revised
The following is what my average week looks like:
Monday : WeightsTuesday : Boot Camp
Wednesday : Weights
Thursday : Boot Camp
Friday : Weights
Weekends : Nothing
All in all, it's not a bad plan, but it does leave me on my ass all weekend long.
So this is what I want to aim for:
Monday : Weights
Tuesday : Boot Camp
Wednesday : Weights
Thursday : Boot Camp
Friday : Weights
Weekends : ONE WALK WITH DOG
This means that I will be aiming for exercise six times a week, and if I can't make one because another commitment has come up or I've got something else on, I have still worked out five times that week.
Day 42
What my day should look like:
B = Smoothie
9am = Tea
10.30am = Protein Bar
12pm = Tea
1.30pm = Salad
3pm = Tea
4.30pm = Shake
10.09pm
I didn't feel like making a smoothie for breakfast so I had weetbix for breakfast instead. Also today I have eaten an atkins chocolate bar as I brought a few when I went to the supermarket this morning.
The good thing about the atkins chocolate bar is that it's low in carbs, got protein and fibre in it and the bar is 146 calories each. It's still a lot of calories, but it is a healthy alternative to having a chocolate bar. Now I want to see if I can find a caramel chocolate one, that'd be good.
However the thing to remember is that these bars are not filling, they are just like chocolate. I could eat a whole lot of them and still want more, so I need to work on my limits with these and ensure my calorie count.
I am going to be using the calories counter on my phone again as well, I stopped using this when I started the blog, but it's going to be a good way for me to monitor my weekends and my dinners as I don't really track those here.
12.57pm
Actually I think it's fair to say that this chocolate bar is actually kind of filling. I have had two of them and I'm not feeling hungry yet. When usually by around now I am ready for lunch. I think this means I can't eat a lot of these bars which is great.
It's chocolate that makes me full. Good for someone like me who is a chocolate addict, I think.
1.06pm
A very interesting link - check it out
http://nomoreflab.pw/18-reasons-youre-not-losing-weight/
3.26pm
I am feeling quite nicely full right now. I had a ceasar salad for lunch and two of those Atkins Chocolate Bars instead of my Low Carb bar today.
I believe that keeping this routine is going to be very beneficial.
Final Note:
Dinner was Casedellas that I made, very yum and 550 Calories.
What my day actually looked like:
B= weetbix (287)
9am = detox tea
10.30am = 2x atkins chocolate bars (292)
12pm = green tea
1.30pm = ceasar salad (450)
3pm = green tea
4.30pm = 2x atkins chocolate bars (292)
B = Smoothie
9am = Tea
10.30am = Protein Bar
12pm = Tea
1.30pm = Salad
3pm = Tea
4.30pm = Shake
10.09pm
I didn't feel like making a smoothie for breakfast so I had weetbix for breakfast instead. Also today I have eaten an atkins chocolate bar as I brought a few when I went to the supermarket this morning.
The good thing about the atkins chocolate bar is that it's low in carbs, got protein and fibre in it and the bar is 146 calories each. It's still a lot of calories, but it is a healthy alternative to having a chocolate bar. Now I want to see if I can find a caramel chocolate one, that'd be good.
However the thing to remember is that these bars are not filling, they are just like chocolate. I could eat a whole lot of them and still want more, so I need to work on my limits with these and ensure my calorie count.
I am going to be using the calories counter on my phone again as well, I stopped using this when I started the blog, but it's going to be a good way for me to monitor my weekends and my dinners as I don't really track those here.
12.57pm
Actually I think it's fair to say that this chocolate bar is actually kind of filling. I have had two of them and I'm not feeling hungry yet. When usually by around now I am ready for lunch. I think this means I can't eat a lot of these bars which is great.
It's chocolate that makes me full. Good for someone like me who is a chocolate addict, I think.
1.06pm
A very interesting link - check it out
http://nomoreflab.pw/18-reasons-youre-not-losing-weight/
3.26pm
I am feeling quite nicely full right now. I had a ceasar salad for lunch and two of those Atkins Chocolate Bars instead of my Low Carb bar today.
I believe that keeping this routine is going to be very beneficial.
Final Note:
Dinner was Casedellas that I made, very yum and 550 Calories.
What my day actually looked like:
B= weetbix (287)
9am = detox tea
10.30am = 2x atkins chocolate bars (292)
12pm = green tea
1.30pm = ceasar salad (450)
3pm = green tea
4.30pm = 2x atkins chocolate bars (292)
Tuesday, 23 August 2016
Day 41
What my day should look like
B = Oatmeal
9am = Tea
10.30am = Shake
12pm = Tea
1.30pm = Stir Fry
3pm = Tea
4.30pm = Bar
9.51am
I stood on the scales this morning. Thankfully I looked into the difference of weight for fat to muscle, but still. Not good. I don't want to weigh over 90 kgs. I don't even want to weigh over 80.
10.31am
After getting on the scales this morning, I will admit. I'm worried. Being over 90 still is not getting results, it made me worried that my plan of 2000 calories a day isn't going to work.
I have now done research and can see that it will. All I need to do now is stick to the plan and sort out my dinners
1.57pm
I've had a salad for lunch, which is a little different to what I have in my day plan. But I'm really enjoying salads right now so why not. This way I am eating something I won't to eat. The stir fries I made a few weeks ago just aren't all that yum so I'm struggling to want to have them.
Well at least I know salads are good for me, except I've looked into the chicken schnitzel I've been having a little bit more. I really should be aiming for one piece of chicken schnitzel with my salads instead of the two pieces I have been having.
I another good thing to aim for would be some boiled chicken. This would have no Carb intake.
4.30pm
So I'm going to enter all my eating of the day into the calorie tracker app I have on my phone and work out how it's looking.
4.51pm
The app I use is called MyNetDiary. According to it, I have eaten 1306 Calories so far today. That seems good to me.
Final Note:
For Dinner I had fried vegetables and crumbed fish, so pretty good day I believe.
What my day actually looked like:
B = oatmeal
9am = detox tea
10.30am = shake (half water/half milk)
12pm = Green Tea
1.30pm = Chicken Schnitzel Salad (Two chicken)
3pm = green tea
4.30pm = Protein Bar
B = Oatmeal
9am = Tea
10.30am = Shake
12pm = Tea
1.30pm = Stir Fry
3pm = Tea
4.30pm = Bar
9.51am
I stood on the scales this morning. Thankfully I looked into the difference of weight for fat to muscle, but still. Not good. I don't want to weigh over 90 kgs. I don't even want to weigh over 80.
10.31am
After getting on the scales this morning, I will admit. I'm worried. Being over 90 still is not getting results, it made me worried that my plan of 2000 calories a day isn't going to work.
I have now done research and can see that it will. All I need to do now is stick to the plan and sort out my dinners
1.57pm
I've had a salad for lunch, which is a little different to what I have in my day plan. But I'm really enjoying salads right now so why not. This way I am eating something I won't to eat. The stir fries I made a few weeks ago just aren't all that yum so I'm struggling to want to have them.
Well at least I know salads are good for me, except I've looked into the chicken schnitzel I've been having a little bit more. I really should be aiming for one piece of chicken schnitzel with my salads instead of the two pieces I have been having.
I another good thing to aim for would be some boiled chicken. This would have no Carb intake.
4.30pm
So I'm going to enter all my eating of the day into the calorie tracker app I have on my phone and work out how it's looking.
4.51pm
The app I use is called MyNetDiary. According to it, I have eaten 1306 Calories so far today. That seems good to me.
Final Note:
For Dinner I had fried vegetables and crumbed fish, so pretty good day I believe.
What my day actually looked like:
B = oatmeal
9am = detox tea
10.30am = shake (half water/half milk)
12pm = Green Tea
1.30pm = Chicken Schnitzel Salad (Two chicken)
3pm = green tea
4.30pm = Protein Bar
Monday, 22 August 2016
Does my plan allow me to eat too much
So after getting on the scales this morning, I am afraid that my intake is too high for weight loss.
With my plan I am allowing myself a calorie intake of up to 1400 calories. Which means I'm thinking I will be eating a dinner meal of around 600 calories to reach my goal of 2000.
Check out these results:
Now according to these results, eating 2000 calories should be giving me weight loss results, so I am not planning for eating too much.
The other side to it is that I just simply and plainly am still eating too much. This is the area that I need to knuckle down in.
Also, I can look at cutting calories in places on my day plan. My Protein Shakes can be made up of half water and half milk with the powder - that can cut the calories down by 70.
I can plan to eat half a protein bar instead on a whole one by wrapping the rest for tomorrow.
My Breakfasts can remain as Porridge because it's filling and so low in calories compared to eggs and toast - however I did just find this -
Which is based on 2 eggs and 2 wholemeal slices of toast. Therefore eggs on toast aren't as bad as I thought. Adding the cheese to it will put the calories in there though.
In conclusion, judging by this research I can either stick to my day plans of 2000 calories (max) to loose weight constantly and slowly but kept it off or I can try look at lowering my intake to loose weight faster - which still seems to spoke me out to say.
As an incentive - eating 2000 calories will maintain a weight of 70 kgs so I am going to stick with this.
With my plan I am allowing myself a calorie intake of up to 1400 calories. Which means I'm thinking I will be eating a dinner meal of around 600 calories to reach my goal of 2000.
Check out these results:
Now according to these results, eating 2000 calories should be giving me weight loss results, so I am not planning for eating too much.
The other side to it is that I just simply and plainly am still eating too much. This is the area that I need to knuckle down in.
Also, I can look at cutting calories in places on my day plan. My Protein Shakes can be made up of half water and half milk with the powder - that can cut the calories down by 70.
I can plan to eat half a protein bar instead on a whole one by wrapping the rest for tomorrow.
My Breakfasts can remain as Porridge because it's filling and so low in calories compared to eggs and toast - however I did just find this -
Which is based on 2 eggs and 2 wholemeal slices of toast. Therefore eggs on toast aren't as bad as I thought. Adding the cheese to it will put the calories in there though.In conclusion, judging by this research I can either stick to my day plans of 2000 calories (max) to loose weight constantly and slowly but kept it off or I can try look at lowering my intake to loose weight faster - which still seems to spoke me out to say.
As an incentive - eating 2000 calories will maintain a weight of 70 kgs so I am going to stick with this.
It's good to see that 2000 calories is actually a good intake. That's what I needed to see. Now I'm not going to get results over night, but I am going to stick with this day plan diet. Judging my these numbers I've shown above - it will work for me
Day 40
What my day should look like:
B = Eggs on toast
9am = tea
10.30am = protein bar
12pm = tea
1.30pm = salad
3pm = tea
4.30pm = protein shake
10.08am
For breakfast I had two eggs on toast, but then I also had a slice of the potato cake we had left over form the weekend.
4.41pm
Today has been a good eating day aside from the potato cake I had with breakfast. I am going to need to sort out something for dinner, but I think this one will be a trip to the supermarket for something I can through together. That's my aim, otherwise it's sushi or pita pit again, healthy, easy and price friendly.
Final Note:
So I brought a Tan Slice when I went to the supermarket for dinner. F***. If I keep doing things like that then I've never going to get there
What my day actually looked like
B= eggs on toast and a potato cake (500 + 250)
9am = green tea & detox tea
10.30am = protein bar (160)
12pm = green tea
1.30pm = chicken schnitzel salad (500)
3pm = green tea
4.30 = protein shake (240)
Total before dinner = 1650 (too many) this would have been acceptable without the cake!
B = Eggs on toast
9am = tea
10.30am = protein bar
12pm = tea
1.30pm = salad
3pm = tea
4.30pm = protein shake
10.08am
For breakfast I had two eggs on toast, but then I also had a slice of the potato cake we had left over form the weekend.
4.41pm
Today has been a good eating day aside from the potato cake I had with breakfast. I am going to need to sort out something for dinner, but I think this one will be a trip to the supermarket for something I can through together. That's my aim, otherwise it's sushi or pita pit again, healthy, easy and price friendly.
Final Note:
So I brought a Tan Slice when I went to the supermarket for dinner. F***. If I keep doing things like that then I've never going to get there
What my day actually looked like
B= eggs on toast and a potato cake (500 + 250)
9am = green tea & detox tea
10.30am = protein bar (160)
12pm = green tea
1.30pm = chicken schnitzel salad (500)
3pm = green tea
4.30 = protein shake (240)
Total before dinner = 1650 (too many) this would have been acceptable without the cake!
Sunday, 21 August 2016
Weekly Measurements and Weight (6)
Today I didn't take my measurements or weigh myself and I am aware that it's been two weeks since I last had a look but I am giving myself time on purpose.
The photos showed that there are changes and the fact that I am much closer to fitting my wedding dress backs that up, but my weight is the same and taking my own measurements are unreliable. So here is my research on this matter
One photo is my research. Now it is gross but it's to put things into comparison when it comes to getting on the scales. I will get on them next week to see where my weight is at, but I am building muscle right now with what I am doing, this is why I really need to focus on keeping my eating in check.
Today has been a good day. I have kept to my schedule and am not feeling hungry, I'm feeling just right, so I am going to focus on food and I am going to focus on having an even better photo at the end of this month!
The photos showed that there are changes and the fact that I am much closer to fitting my wedding dress backs that up, but my weight is the same and taking my own measurements are unreliable. So here is my research on this matter
One photo is my research. Now it is gross but it's to put things into comparison when it comes to getting on the scales. I will get on them next week to see where my weight is at, but I am building muscle right now with what I am doing, this is why I really need to focus on keeping my eating in check.
Today has been a good day. I have kept to my schedule and am not feeling hungry, I'm feeling just right, so I am going to focus on food and I am going to focus on having an even better photo at the end of this month!
Weekly Exercise (6)
Monday - Weights
Tuesday - Had a break so my partner and I could have a couples night
Wednesday - Weights
Thursday - Boot Camp
Friday - Weights
Saturday - NONE
Sunday - NONE
Maybe it's time I sort something out for the weekend. Probably should aim to do something on at least on of those days.
Tuesday - Had a break so my partner and I could have a couples night
Wednesday - Weights
Thursday - Boot Camp
Friday - Weights
Saturday - NONE
Sunday - NONE
Maybe it's time I sort something out for the weekend. Probably should aim to do something on at least on of those days.
Day 38 & 39
The weekend was not so good.
Saturday was alright eating wise until the afternoon/evening. Had a slice of potato cake and some K-Bar Chocolate with the family.
On Sunday, I just couldn't stop eating in the afternoon through to dinner, but I didn't eat until lunch time so that wouldn't of helped.
I need to ensure i have dinner. It really does help to keep my eating in track for the rest of the day.
Saturday was alright eating wise until the afternoon/evening. Had a slice of potato cake and some K-Bar Chocolate with the family.
On Sunday, I just couldn't stop eating in the afternoon through to dinner, but I didn't eat until lunch time so that wouldn't of helped.
I need to ensure i have dinner. It really does help to keep my eating in track for the rest of the day.
Day 37
What my eating should look like
B = 2 x toast with honey and a serving of yoghurt
9am = tea
10.30am = protein bar
12pm = tea
1.30pm = stri fry
3pm = tea
4.30pm = shake
9.12pm
For breakfast I had three weetbix, milk and a bit of raw sugar. Again I changed my breakfast meal. By my calculations, breakfast was about 420 calories.
Final Notes:
Right, so the morning was alright, but this day didn't end too well.
B= weetbix
9am = tea
10.30am = protein bar
12pm = tea
1.30pm = pork belly bap, salad and bread and butter pudding
3pm = fried food (staff do)
4.30pm = nothing
And I had pizza for dinner with the family. Eek
B = 2 x toast with honey and a serving of yoghurt
9am = tea
10.30am = protein bar
12pm = tea
1.30pm = stri fry
3pm = tea
4.30pm = shake
9.12pm
For breakfast I had three weetbix, milk and a bit of raw sugar. Again I changed my breakfast meal. By my calculations, breakfast was about 420 calories.
Final Notes:
Right, so the morning was alright, but this day didn't end too well.
B= weetbix
9am = tea
10.30am = protein bar
12pm = tea
1.30pm = pork belly bap, salad and bread and butter pudding
3pm = fried food (staff do)
4.30pm = nothing
And I had pizza for dinner with the family. Eek
Thursday, 18 August 2016
Day 36
My days eating plan is:
B = Oatmeal (300 cal)
9am = Tea
10.30am = Shake (200 cal)
12pm = Tea
1/1.30pm = Stri Fry (400 cal)
3pm = Tea
4.30pm = Protein Bar (200 cal)
12.59pm
Right, so I have come up with an experiment to try and sort out my eating habits. Basically I want to teach my body that it is always going to be feed and I want it to know when to be expecting it's next meal.
By making my eating regular (and planned) I am hoping that I am going to cut down my cravings for food, because my body will learn that food is at these particular times.
So far so good. Only now I am getting hungry for lunch which is right on schedule.
The only mistake is that for breakfast I had leftovers from last night, which was a shepherds pie, this would mean that I had around 400 calories for breakfast, and the plan for today was meant to be 300, still only 100 more is OK.
I had Tea at 9am and then at 10.30am I had a protein shake which equals 200 calories, then at 12pm I had my next cup of tea.
Not only is this plan setting my body food clock, but it will also keep my nicely hydrated with all this herbal tea I am drinking.
2.54pm
Observations so far. I'm not starving but I do have slight hunger. This hunger I believe is coming from cravings for something yum. However, on the brighter side I don't feel like crap like I did yesterday because I haven't eaten terrible food or too much food.
Throughout today I am having a few almonds as well. They are good for me, and I'm proud of myself for actually eating some of them.
I will be very interested to know what my overall calorie intake will be from today. I am eating good calories, but I am not eating less calories.
Final Notes:
What my day of eating actually looked like
Breakfast - left over shepherds pie
9am - green tea
10.30 - Shake
12pm - detox tea
1.30pm - stri fry
3pm - green tea
4.30pm - protein bar
Dinner was a Honey and Thyme Chicken and Rice.
I did have almonds throughout the day and I did have some chips before dinner.
Trying to total up my calories I would say 2060 I guess
B = Oatmeal (300 cal)
9am = Tea
10.30am = Shake (200 cal)
12pm = Tea
1/1.30pm = Stri Fry (400 cal)
3pm = Tea
4.30pm = Protein Bar (200 cal)
12.59pm
Right, so I have come up with an experiment to try and sort out my eating habits. Basically I want to teach my body that it is always going to be feed and I want it to know when to be expecting it's next meal.
By making my eating regular (and planned) I am hoping that I am going to cut down my cravings for food, because my body will learn that food is at these particular times.
So far so good. Only now I am getting hungry for lunch which is right on schedule.
The only mistake is that for breakfast I had leftovers from last night, which was a shepherds pie, this would mean that I had around 400 calories for breakfast, and the plan for today was meant to be 300, still only 100 more is OK.
I had Tea at 9am and then at 10.30am I had a protein shake which equals 200 calories, then at 12pm I had my next cup of tea.
Not only is this plan setting my body food clock, but it will also keep my nicely hydrated with all this herbal tea I am drinking.
2.54pm
Observations so far. I'm not starving but I do have slight hunger. This hunger I believe is coming from cravings for something yum. However, on the brighter side I don't feel like crap like I did yesterday because I haven't eaten terrible food or too much food.
Throughout today I am having a few almonds as well. They are good for me, and I'm proud of myself for actually eating some of them.
I will be very interested to know what my overall calorie intake will be from today. I am eating good calories, but I am not eating less calories.
Final Notes:
What my day of eating actually looked like
Breakfast - left over shepherds pie
9am - green tea
10.30 - Shake
12pm - detox tea
1.30pm - stri fry
3pm - green tea
4.30pm - protein bar
Dinner was a Honey and Thyme Chicken and Rice.
I did have almonds throughout the day and I did have some chips before dinner.
Trying to total up my calories I would say 2060 I guess
Wednesday, 17 August 2016
Before Photo and End of First Month Photo
Before 1st Month
There are changes, I have a little more shape and I am a bit smaller, but next month, I want to see more changes than this. I do want to change faster
Eating Cards - My next experiment
Now, this isn't really a diet. It's more my way of sorting out my eating habits. Making my food intake regular, consistent and healthy.
I've made some wallet size cards that have my days worth of eating on them, leading up to dinner.
Today's card reads
Breakfast = Oatmeal
9am = Tea
10.30am = Protein Shake
12pm = Tea
1/1.30pm = Lunch
3pm = Tea
4.30pm = Protein Bar
What I plan on doing is writing up these cards in advance so I know what I am eating each day and I will keep the intervals the same.
The aim of this experiment is to sort out bodies wants to foods. I need to make sure I run this diet (so to say) for 21 days so that I can set these eating/drinking times as a habit. So that my body learns that is will be getting substances and nutrition on a regular basis. That way, I'm hoping I will stop the cravings.
Therefore this is going to alter my daily posts slightly.
I will be writing in at the start of each post what my days meals should be, then on my final notes I will write up what they actually were.
Now I haven't specified what tea I will be drinking. The aim will be for Green Tea as it's supposed to be really great for you and helps to assist with weight loss. In my final notes I will specify what tea I drank in the day.
I've made some wallet size cards that have my days worth of eating on them, leading up to dinner.
Today's card reads
Breakfast = Oatmeal
9am = Tea
10.30am = Protein Shake
12pm = Tea
1/1.30pm = Lunch
3pm = Tea
4.30pm = Protein Bar
What I plan on doing is writing up these cards in advance so I know what I am eating each day and I will keep the intervals the same.
The aim of this experiment is to sort out bodies wants to foods. I need to make sure I run this diet (so to say) for 21 days so that I can set these eating/drinking times as a habit. So that my body learns that is will be getting substances and nutrition on a regular basis. That way, I'm hoping I will stop the cravings.
Therefore this is going to alter my daily posts slightly.
I will be writing in at the start of each post what my days meals should be, then on my final notes I will write up what they actually were.
Now I haven't specified what tea I will be drinking. The aim will be for Green Tea as it's supposed to be really great for you and helps to assist with weight loss. In my final notes I will specify what tea I drank in the day.
Day 35
2.13pm
Right well. It is rather late in the day for me to be starting my day post, but I have been quite busy at work today and sort of forgot until lunch time.
Basically, today has been another bad day of eating!
I've got to put it down to some very poor choices when it comes to food, being a little lazy and not using my self control. Therefore, tomorrow I am back to putting my foot down.
I believe what has happened is that I saw how close I was to fitting my dress and decided to indulge a little bit. I am also making the most out of being able to leave the office, as from next week work could be very busy that I won't have time to pop out for food.
However, I keep making the mistake of having money on me that I don't feel accountable for (cash) and then spending it without really caring. For example, I had $20 cash that I brought down to the cafe and I spend $19.50, mainly because that's what I had.
I did not need that much food!
So tomorrow we have a meal plan.
7am Breakfast - Porridge
10.30am Morning Tea - Protein Bar/Tea
1.30pm Lunch - Stir Fry
3pm Afternoon Tea - Protein Shake/Tea
Sometime after boot camp I'll have something for dinner.
That is it.
Now the thing is I know I can eat like that. I know I can do good eating, I just have to do it.
2.32pm
I am going to do it. I have had two days of a set back, now I am going to move 20 days forward.
2.39pm
Honestly I feel like S***
Final Notes:
What can I really say about the day. Nothing. But I Have a plan. My plan my new diet of eating cards!
Right well. It is rather late in the day for me to be starting my day post, but I have been quite busy at work today and sort of forgot until lunch time.
Basically, today has been another bad day of eating!
I've got to put it down to some very poor choices when it comes to food, being a little lazy and not using my self control. Therefore, tomorrow I am back to putting my foot down.
I believe what has happened is that I saw how close I was to fitting my dress and decided to indulge a little bit. I am also making the most out of being able to leave the office, as from next week work could be very busy that I won't have time to pop out for food.
However, I keep making the mistake of having money on me that I don't feel accountable for (cash) and then spending it without really caring. For example, I had $20 cash that I brought down to the cafe and I spend $19.50, mainly because that's what I had.
I did not need that much food!
So tomorrow we have a meal plan.
7am Breakfast - Porridge
10.30am Morning Tea - Protein Bar/Tea
1.30pm Lunch - Stir Fry
3pm Afternoon Tea - Protein Shake/Tea
Sometime after boot camp I'll have something for dinner.
That is it.
Now the thing is I know I can eat like that. I know I can do good eating, I just have to do it.
2.32pm
I am going to do it. I have had two days of a set back, now I am going to move 20 days forward.
2.39pm
Honestly I feel like S***
Final Notes:
What can I really say about the day. Nothing. But I Have a plan. My plan my new diet of eating cards!
Tuesday, 16 August 2016
Day 34
9.36am
So I had a bowl of ice cream for breakfast!!! Need I say more. At least I had all that sugar and what not at the start of the day, but I need to avoid having this sort of food in the house.
1.33pm
Not a good day of eating. Here's the key point for me to focus on:
1.41pm
Boot camp tonight so that's something but it's actually not going to be enough to burn off what I have eaten today.
If I put it together I believe I am looking at 1900 calories of crap. Including my salad I have eaten 2300 calories today!! And this is before diner, this is only half way through toe day.
1.43pm
I think my problem today was that I didn't feel like I had packed enough for work so I got a few extra things and I didn't have a proper breakfast so I have been feeling hungry all day.
Noticing the results of not having breakfast I will be certain to have a proper protein/fibre filled breakfast tomorrow morning.
4.30pm
I have had two cups of tea and a 800ml bottle of water since I last wrote. Getting hydrate is helping me feel better from the sugar I ate this morning.
Final Notes:
Not a good day of eating
Not a good day of eating. Here's the key point for me to focus on:
- Not to have ice cream in the house or if it is there, eat a proper breakfast (don't be lazy)
- Don't buy the treats that are being sold
- When a colleague gets you chocolate throw it away
- Don't just buy a caramel slice from any bakery (it usually tastes horrible)
More or less, I have had a bit of a fail of a day. All of this food that I have eaten today is going to show on my body.
I am what I eat and today I'm not all that happy with it. At least I can say that I had a salad for lunch, but still. That just doesn't cut it!
1.41pm
Boot camp tonight so that's something but it's actually not going to be enough to burn off what I have eaten today.
If I put it together I believe I am looking at 1900 calories of crap. Including my salad I have eaten 2300 calories today!! And this is before diner, this is only half way through toe day.
1.43pm
I think my problem today was that I didn't feel like I had packed enough for work so I got a few extra things and I didn't have a proper breakfast so I have been feeling hungry all day.
Noticing the results of not having breakfast I will be certain to have a proper protein/fibre filled breakfast tomorrow morning.
4.30pm
I have had two cups of tea and a 800ml bottle of water since I last wrote. Getting hydrate is helping me feel better from the sugar I ate this morning.
Final Notes:
Not a good day of eating
Monday, 15 August 2016
Day 33
11.08am
For breakfast this morning I had two scrambled eggs on very thin vogel toast with a bit of cheese. This meal is about 500 calories, so a good start to the day.
I have brought to work with me a Salad for lunch (can't wait) and I've got a protein bar and a protein shake with me. I only have the protein shakes on the days that I know I'm going to the gym. The aim is to have it an hour before I am going.
12.10pm
I lady came in selling chocolates to help raise funds for the special Olympics, so I did buy some as this is a cause I defiantly want to support.
This does mean that I now have some chocolates and fudge on me. I have had a view of them, but I'm going to go put the rest of them in my bag while I sit here trying to figure out how I can make these work (so to speak)
Also, on a side note I have some almonds at my desk that I am going to try to use to help keep my cravings in tow. Basically if I am not hungry enough to eat an almond then I must not be all that hungry at all.
1.36pm
I have different Chicken this week as the supermarket was sold out of the schnitzel. It doesn't taste as good but still it was a very good lunch.
4.10pm
In all honesty I can't believe it's 4.10 already. I'm a little amazed. Now I haven't had a protein bar or my protein shake yet today. I will have the protein shake before going to the gym but I won't have the bar today.
I not all that hungry which is good do I don't need to the protein bar and the other side of it is I did have a few more of those sweets, so I don't need to add any more calories into my day.
Tonight is the night that I allow myself to buy dinner. I think I'll go for Sushi tonight because it's so yum and healthy or I might go for a wrap or even have a look to see what is in the deli at the supermarket for something cheap.
4.14pm
What I am thinking now though is about money. I only allow myself $15 a week on food. From next week I need to go back to having something made that I can bring to rehearsal with me
Final Note:
My dinner was Pita Pit. Over all it was a reasonably good eating day with Weights included last night
For breakfast this morning I had two scrambled eggs on very thin vogel toast with a bit of cheese. This meal is about 500 calories, so a good start to the day.
I have brought to work with me a Salad for lunch (can't wait) and I've got a protein bar and a protein shake with me. I only have the protein shakes on the days that I know I'm going to the gym. The aim is to have it an hour before I am going.
12.10pm
I lady came in selling chocolates to help raise funds for the special Olympics, so I did buy some as this is a cause I defiantly want to support.
This does mean that I now have some chocolates and fudge on me. I have had a view of them, but I'm going to go put the rest of them in my bag while I sit here trying to figure out how I can make these work (so to speak)
Also, on a side note I have some almonds at my desk that I am going to try to use to help keep my cravings in tow. Basically if I am not hungry enough to eat an almond then I must not be all that hungry at all.
1.36pm
I have different Chicken this week as the supermarket was sold out of the schnitzel. It doesn't taste as good but still it was a very good lunch.
4.10pm
In all honesty I can't believe it's 4.10 already. I'm a little amazed. Now I haven't had a protein bar or my protein shake yet today. I will have the protein shake before going to the gym but I won't have the bar today.
I not all that hungry which is good do I don't need to the protein bar and the other side of it is I did have a few more of those sweets, so I don't need to add any more calories into my day.
Tonight is the night that I allow myself to buy dinner. I think I'll go for Sushi tonight because it's so yum and healthy or I might go for a wrap or even have a look to see what is in the deli at the supermarket for something cheap.
4.14pm
What I am thinking now though is about money. I only allow myself $15 a week on food. From next week I need to go back to having something made that I can bring to rehearsal with me
Final Note:
My dinner was Pita Pit. Over all it was a reasonably good eating day with Weights included last night
Sunday, 14 August 2016
Weekly Measurements and Weight (5)
Right so, seen as I am measuring myself what I am getting can't be all that reliable and my weight still hasn't changed. I am not at the first milestone yet, so I am not doing weight and measurements this week.
What I will do is show you this photo.
What I will do is show you this photo.
I am getting closer to fitting my dress. This is an indication that what I am doing, is working. I would have two centimeters to go. And done this in a little over a month and I am giving myself until the end of September to fit it. Bring it one!!!
Weekly Exercise (5)
Monday - Weights
Tuesday - Boot Camp & Weights
Wednesday - REST DAY
Thursday - Walked the dog
Friday - REST DAY
Saturday - REST DAY
Sunday - REST DAY
The reason for all the rest days (over half a week) is because I am allowing my body some much needed healing time and from next week on wards I will have training at the gym 5 times a week. I'm ready to kill it
Tuesday - Boot Camp & Weights
Wednesday - REST DAY
Thursday - Walked the dog
Friday - REST DAY
Saturday - REST DAY
Sunday - REST DAY
The reason for all the rest days (over half a week) is because I am allowing my body some much needed healing time and from next week on wards I will have training at the gym 5 times a week. I'm ready to kill it
Day 31 & 32
The weekend was alright.
Saturday would have been a good day calories wise. That is because I didn't eat much today as I had a hair appointment for 5 hours and no food there.
On Sunday, food would have been ok. However I did have some ice cream this day.
Saturday would have been a good day calories wise. That is because I didn't eat much today as I had a hair appointment for 5 hours and no food there.
On Sunday, food would have been ok. However I did have some ice cream this day.
Day 30
10.02am
So I am thirty days into making lifestyle changes for my fitness and weight. So far I think I'm doing ok.
There are considerable improvements with the quality of what I am eating. I do still need to work on avoiding yummy sweet treats on a regular basis. Yesterday morning is a great example that I haven't stopped this stupid habit yet.
However going by the fact that I used to stop somewhere every morning on the way to work to buy something Caramel and now I might be averaging half the week without buying anything at all. I will admit that I am happy with this progress.
So I am thirty days into making lifestyle changes for my fitness and weight. So far I think I'm doing ok.
There are considerable improvements with the quality of what I am eating. I do still need to work on avoiding yummy sweet treats on a regular basis. Yesterday morning is a great example that I haven't stopped this stupid habit yet.
However going by the fact that I used to stop somewhere every morning on the way to work to buy something Caramel and now I might be averaging half the week without buying anything at all. I will admit that I am happy with this progress.
1.26pm
AARRRRHHHHH money is a hatred thing. I don't get where my mind is at. I just went and brought some lunch, even though I brought a stri fry with me to work and know I can't actually afford to buy anything.
I worked out the calories of what I ate and my meal would have been around the 700 mark so not as bad as it could have been. The problem is money. So I need to work something out so that I don't spend money!
4.33pm
I'm putting together a money book and I am going to be tough on it. Only allowing myself $15 weekly to spend on food.
I haven't had my protein bar today because my lunch was high in calories and I haven't been feeling all that hungry.
Today's Calorie count so far is about 1440. With no exercise this should really be better
Final Notes:
I'm not sure how many calories was in my dinner as I eat out for my partner's sport prize giving. Also when I got home I had some ice cream so not amazing
AARRRRHHHHH money is a hatred thing. I don't get where my mind is at. I just went and brought some lunch, even though I brought a stri fry with me to work and know I can't actually afford to buy anything.
I worked out the calories of what I ate and my meal would have been around the 700 mark so not as bad as it could have been. The problem is money. So I need to work something out so that I don't spend money!
4.33pm
I'm putting together a money book and I am going to be tough on it. Only allowing myself $15 weekly to spend on food.
I haven't had my protein bar today because my lunch was high in calories and I haven't been feeling all that hungry.
Today's Calorie count so far is about 1440. With no exercise this should really be better
Final Notes:
I'm not sure how many calories was in my dinner as I eat out for my partner's sport prize giving. Also when I got home I had some ice cream so not amazing
Thursday, 11 August 2016
Lifestyle Changes For Health & Fittness
So I came up with this idea to do a blog about 'My Weight Loss' because I wanted to be accountable for what I am putting into my body, what I am doing with my body and I wanted to be able to track the progress.
So far, I'm pretty certain no one is paying attention. And that's OK, because at the end of the day I need to be accountable to myself. At the end of the day what I am trying to do is change my lifestyle for the better.
I want to be healthy, I want to be fit, I want to have energy for anything, I want to be able to go for that hike, I want to join in that run, I want to walk up that mountain, I want to like the person looking back at me in the mirror.
I am such a huge list of what I want and all of these can be accomplished with this. With lifestyle changes.
I am not on a diet. I am not trying to loss weight for the hell of it.
I got unhealthy and unhappy. I was shortening my own life with chocolate and caramel and ice cream. I was sicker more often than not. I was on my ass watching TV all day. I got depressed about how I look and I started buying clothing at a size 18 like I had given up.
Well, I am turning that around.
My health is my life, and when I stop of the scales just before Christmas last year and saw 102kg steering back at me, my health became important.
I don't every want to see that weight again. What the weight said was FAT. Plain and simple. I had put 12 kgs on in 3 months. I stopped caring.
No more.
I am making the changes, but I wanted to be cleaver about these changes.
Yes I could have gone on a diet and a quick exercise plain to knock myself into shape. It would have been half but worth it to see me loose 10 kgs in a few months. I totally think diets work, don't get me wrong, they do work.
But that's not the problem. A diet is just a diet. You do the right stuff while on are on it as it's designed to do and you loose weight. Brilliant right, well I sort of think not so much.
You only do the right stuff while you are on the diet. What happens when you finish it. You either do another diet or you usually put all the weight back on again and in some cases you put even more on than you lost.
For those of you who diet again, and again, and again. Congratulations. You have made dieting your lifestyle and I think that is so impressive.
But a diet, well that's not for me, because I know I wouldn't want to make it my lifestyle.
I still want to be able to enjoy carbs and fast food and chocolate and caramel. I don't want to give them up permanently, but I do want to make changes in regards to these naughty yummy foods that will help my health.
So this blog is not a diet. This blog is a lifestyle change. I'm using it as documentation as I make these changes and to let me know how far I have come. My eating and my fitness is not perfect. It will never be perfect but it will be good!
I'm 30 days in and I am still learning and discovering what is working for me. If someone out there finds this and finds that it helps, awesome. I'm glade that from this process I am going through I have been able to help you.
But I am in this for me as we all should be. I decided at the start of 2016 that I could be better. Food, well that's my big thing. That's my main focus. Nutrition is a key area for me in my life.
Giving my body the right full. Important.
Treating my body the right way. Important.
Feel good about me. Important.
I'm not done. I'm far from done. But I am better. I am taking small steps for a big result and I am doing this for me.
So far, I'm pretty certain no one is paying attention. And that's OK, because at the end of the day I need to be accountable to myself. At the end of the day what I am trying to do is change my lifestyle for the better.
I want to be healthy, I want to be fit, I want to have energy for anything, I want to be able to go for that hike, I want to join in that run, I want to walk up that mountain, I want to like the person looking back at me in the mirror.
I am such a huge list of what I want and all of these can be accomplished with this. With lifestyle changes.
I am not on a diet. I am not trying to loss weight for the hell of it.
I got unhealthy and unhappy. I was shortening my own life with chocolate and caramel and ice cream. I was sicker more often than not. I was on my ass watching TV all day. I got depressed about how I look and I started buying clothing at a size 18 like I had given up.
Well, I am turning that around.
My health is my life, and when I stop of the scales just before Christmas last year and saw 102kg steering back at me, my health became important.
I don't every want to see that weight again. What the weight said was FAT. Plain and simple. I had put 12 kgs on in 3 months. I stopped caring.
No more.
I am making the changes, but I wanted to be cleaver about these changes.
Yes I could have gone on a diet and a quick exercise plain to knock myself into shape. It would have been half but worth it to see me loose 10 kgs in a few months. I totally think diets work, don't get me wrong, they do work.
But that's not the problem. A diet is just a diet. You do the right stuff while on are on it as it's designed to do and you loose weight. Brilliant right, well I sort of think not so much.
You only do the right stuff while you are on the diet. What happens when you finish it. You either do another diet or you usually put all the weight back on again and in some cases you put even more on than you lost.
For those of you who diet again, and again, and again. Congratulations. You have made dieting your lifestyle and I think that is so impressive.
But a diet, well that's not for me, because I know I wouldn't want to make it my lifestyle.
I still want to be able to enjoy carbs and fast food and chocolate and caramel. I don't want to give them up permanently, but I do want to make changes in regards to these naughty yummy foods that will help my health.
So this blog is not a diet. This blog is a lifestyle change. I'm using it as documentation as I make these changes and to let me know how far I have come. My eating and my fitness is not perfect. It will never be perfect but it will be good!
I'm 30 days in and I am still learning and discovering what is working for me. If someone out there finds this and finds that it helps, awesome. I'm glade that from this process I am going through I have been able to help you.
But I am in this for me as we all should be. I decided at the start of 2016 that I could be better. Food, well that's my big thing. That's my main focus. Nutrition is a key area for me in my life.
Giving my body the right full. Important.
Treating my body the right way. Important.
Feel good about me. Important.
I'm not done. I'm far from done. But I am better. I am taking small steps for a big result and I am doing this for me.
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