Monday
Green Beans
Rice
Tuesday
Green Beans
Rice
Wednesday
Tuna Sandwiches
Salad
Fruit Salad
Thursday
Tuna Sandwiches
Salad
Fruit Salad
Daily Menu
June 8, 2009Breakfast
Shredded Wheat w/Banana 1 tsp sugar
Snack
Small Apple
Cereal Bar
Lunch
Salad w/strawberries and chicken
Dinner
Yellow curry w/ chicken and veggies
TJ’s Whole Grain Blend
Steamed Broccolli
Snack
Yogurt w/granola
Workout Week #1
June 5, 2009Tuesday 35 mins on Treadmill
Thursday 40 mins on Treadmill
Friday 10 minutes stretching and 45 minutes treadmill
Daily Food Entry
June 4, 2009Breakfast 7:30
Mini Shredded Wheat w/ skim milk and 1/3 cup blueberries
Snack 10:30
Cinnamon Crunch Bagel
Coffee 2 raw sugar packets and halfnhalf
Apple 1230
Lunch
Lentil Soup
Dinner
Turkey Burger
Squash
Snack
Yogurt w/ Granola and Strawberries
1st Week Workout Achievements
April 14, 2009Monday
No Workout/Day off
Tuesday
30 minutes on treadmill (12:30 PM)
10 minute trainer (cardio and upperbody–7:30PM)
Wednesday
45 minutes on treadmill (7:30 AM)
Daily Food Entry
April 14, 2009Breakfast
1 cup HBO w/ 1/2 cup skim milk
apple
Lunch
Couscous Salad, 1/2 medium chicken breast
Snack
Banana
Snack
8 Triscuits and a Laughing Cow Cheese Wedge (Garlic and Herb)
Dinner
Tilipia, mashed sweet potatoes, brocolli
Cravings
A bagel while sitting in Panera.
Snack
Yogurt w/ berries
Daily Food Entry
April 13, 2009Breakfast
1 cup HBO cereal (until I run out and then it is on to Bran flakes)
1/2 cup skim milk
Snack
Babybell Cheese Wedge (Garlic & Herb)
8 Rosemary and Olive Oil Triscuits
Lunch
1 cup TriColor CousCous Salad (used couscous instead of quinoa)
Apple
Snack
1 tbsp peanut butter
1 100 calorie wholewheat bread (love these)
Dinner
Chicken Quesadilla (1 chicken breast, 1 tortilla, 2 tbsp cheese, blk beans, rice, veggie salsa)
Snack [actually didn't eat; wasn't hungry]
yogurt w/blackberries and strawberries
Losing Weight
April 13, 2009I am a lover of food. I visit food blogs religiously. The only thing that stops me from making everything I drool over is the lack of money and the kitchen I dream of having one day. I guess that is one good thing about being in grad school or I would be at least 300 lbs at this point. My love of food, especially breads and anything with sugar, has caused the pounds to continue to add up over the years. My goal is to lose at least 30-50 lbs by the end of the year. That gives me eight and a half months. Today, I began my no sugar and only complex carbohydrate eating plan. I have been going to the gym off and on, so I will basically be using this blog as a way to stay motivated and to chronicle my progress. I will post recipes that inject some of that “foodiness” I crave so that I don’t get bored and revert back to my Whole Foods cinnamon chip scone addiction.
My plan is simple: I will try to include more veggies, fruits, fish, and whole grains, which are all things that I normally eat anyway. I rarely eat beef and pork, but do so occasionally. The problem arises from my sweet tooth and the NEED to eat something sweet every day. And oh yeah, my cravings for a great burger and orange chicken. Thus, my problem. I also have a metabolic disorder (yeah that’s what every one says, but I do), which is why I’m going with the low-glycemic method. No eating after 8:00 ( I go to bed late), but may drink caffeine-free tea if needed.
I am also going to work out at least 6 days a week, with twice a day on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (one will be low intensity). I am going to be using 10 Minute Trainer, Turbo Jam, and this guys at home workout on youtube. I attend a gym that I will go to for my cardio workout (treadmill/elliptical intervals). I will be posting a weekly schedule.
There is this girl on youtube who actually posted a picture of herself (in bras and panties), but that is going a bit far for me. I will take her advice and post a picture on my bathroom mirror and maybe even one on the refrigerator.
So welcome to a Foodie’s Weight Loss Challenge. Feel free to try any of my recipes, meal plans, and workout schedules. Comment and share your own adventures.
