Same old

I haven't been blogging as much because my routine and even food are the same basically every day. But for the sake of accountability, here is today (15TH). Still 5LBS away, no weight loss at all. :-(

Food:
BREAKFAST
2 eggwhite omlet
turkey sausege and mushrooms
2 turkey sausege links
1/2 cup of canteloupe

Lunch
Wheat tortialla
2 pieces of deli turkey
lettuce tomato
honey mustard
green beans
cucumbers

Dinner
Protein shake

Snack AM/PM
1/2 piece of wheat bread w 1/2 T of coconut oil
Water X 3 liters for the day

Workout
Treadmill for 20 mins. 15% incline 3.0 mph (AM)

Dumbell stepup- 12 per leg while holding (10lbs)
Pushups on an exercise ball- 10
Alternating hammer curls- 2sets of 15 (10lbs)
Tricep kick backs - 2 sets of 15 (10lbs)
Alternating front raises 2 sets of 15 (10lbs)
One Arm dumbell rows 2 sets of 15 (10lbs)
Lying bent-leg side raises 2 sets of 15
Alternating dumbell curls 2 sets of 15 (10lbs)
Crunches on an exercise ball 4 sets of 15
Back extensions on exercise ball 2 sets of 15
Dumbell side bends 2 sets of 15 (20lbs)

Getting there!

My March goal is within reach...5lbs away, then I will set a new goal.

Yesterday (11th) Did both the morning walk and some afternoon weights.

Food:

Breakfast:
Protein shake with small dab of peanut butter, made with skim milk

Lunch:
2 slices of ham
cucumbers
cauliflower with a little cheese

Dinner
Protein shake with small dab of peaunut butter and 8 oz of skim milk

Exercise:
Morning walk; 15% incline 3.0 mph 20 mins

Afternoon
One arm dumbell rows 10lbs 2 sets of 15
Alternating hammer curls 10lbs 2 sets of 15
Wall sits with an exercise ball 8lbs 2 sets of 15
Tricep dips on a bench 2 sets of 15
Lateral raises 10lbs 2 sets of 15
Concentration bicep curls 10lbs 2 sets of 15
Tricep extension on an exercise ball 8lbs 2 sets of 15

Crunches on an exercise ball 6 sets of 15
Back extensions on an exercise ball 2 sets of 15
Side crunches 2 sets of 15

phewww

One Pound at a Time

I weighed myself a few days ago and was down one pound from my last weigh in. For right now my actual weight will stay between me and the scale :-) Maybe I'll be confident enough to share at some point heehe.
My workout routine and eating have stayed mostly the same, hence lack of blogging. I've been walking at the gym every morning for 15-18 minutes. 15% incline and sticking between 3.0 and 3.5 mph each time.
Also have been going in the evenings about 3 nights a week, or working out in the afternoon.
Yesterday I did my entire 20 minute morning walk at 3.5 mph 15% incline. I'm trying hard to listen to my body, and push just a little harder rather than being lazy and letting it be easy.
For the next two weeks I'm drinking protein shakes in the morning and evening, and eating a solid lunch.

Breakfast :
Chocolate protein shake- 8carbs 230 calories
(made with 16oz skim milk)

Lunch
cottage cheese
2 pieces of turkey sausege
2 pieces of swiss cheese
3 chunks of watermelon
3 celery slices
1 tablespoon of peanut butter

Dinner
Chocolate protein shake-8 carbs 230 calories
(made with 160z of skim milk)

Lowwww Carrbbbberrrrr

Went to bed early last night and I think I might continue ...seems to go over better. What an old fuddy duddy I am.

Went to the gym this morning..15 minutes at 15% incline 3.0 mph and a cool down of 5 minutes.


Food

Breakfast:
2 hardboiled eggs
3 pieces of turkey sausege
1 small palm of nuts
2 pieces of swiss cheese
1 carton of milk
1 liter of water

Lunch:
Slice of baked ham
broccoli
cucumbers
2 slices of cheese
water

Low Carb Mania

I told you I'd get back on the wagon this morning.
I got up and went to the gym at 6:30. Have I mentioned how much I hate that hour of the morning? But by the end at 7 I really did feel better. Its a good way to start my morning. Walked for 20 minutes 15% incline 2.5 mph. Plus about 1/4 mile walk or so to/from the gym.
I'm going to attempt to be more low carb and sugar saavy..bye bye cranberry sauce..I enjoyed our time while it lasted. Bread? We were friends, but I think its time to move on. Pasta.. I'm using my noodle and choosing more wisely.
Its not always easy to stick to a specific eating plan here, but I'll try to stick as close to this as I can. I'm hoping it will break the stop in weight loss I've had.

Breakfast

Egg white omlet w/turkey cheese and mushroom
1/4 cup of cottage cheese
a palmful of mixed nuts
1 liter of water

Lunch:
Slice of ham
green veggie mix (Brocoli, squash, and peas)
cucumbers
a little shredded cheese
1 liter of water

Dinner:
Baked Chicken skin removed
cucumbers
green beans
shredded cheese
.5 liter of water
Snack
10 pistachio nuts
3 pieces of celery w/ less than a tablespoon of peanutbutter
1 dark chocolate covered blueberry
2 liters of water
-------edit---------
Did my evening workout.
35 minutes on the treadmill 15% incline 2.5 mph plus a 5 min cool down
80 crunches

No Gym Blues

Okay I admit. I didn't go to the gym on Tuesday. I got up in the morning..rolled over..and promptly shut the alarm off. With the best of intentions to go in the afternoon of course...but then we got busy at work....so good intentions to go in the evening..which also got waylaid....
I know I know, excuses are like noses..everyone got one and they all smell..mine are no different. But wednesday is a new day. And they gym is calling me....
Food for Tuesday
Breakfast
Oatmeal with nuts and splenda
Applesauce
two pieces of turkey sausege

Lunch
Fish (I don't know what kind..but it was steamed)
Brocolli
Cucumbers
cranberry sauce
1 liter of water

Dinner
Turkey and provoline w/honey mustard on whole wheat bread
cucumbers
cranberry sauce
1 liter of water

Snack
Yogurt covered cranberry (4-5)
Gogi Berrys (1)
and one bite of whole wheat raspberry bar

Monday monday monday

Ahhh Monday. Even though we don't really get a weekend here, we still apparantly get Mondays.
The new sneakers I ordered came in the mail. (YAY). Wore them to the gym this morning and they hurt my feet terribly. (BOOOO). So back they will go. I think I'll try a pair of New Balance or something this time.
Sunday was my cheat day, but I still tried to keep it mostly in check. French toast for breakfast and oatmeal for lunch. Gyro minus the bread for dinner.
Today begins a whole new week. Its getting to hot and to wet outside to be walking in the morning, so Jamie and I are taking it to the gym! We've started walking at a 15% incline 2.5 mph for about 20 minutes in the morning. Afternoon...the dreaded P90X. Hopefully this will let me just do a light T-Tapp or walk in the evening. I am old and go to sleep early. Like 10. Maybe 9 lol.

Breakfast

Oatmeal with nuts and splenda
Applesauce
2 pieces of turkey sausege

Lunch
Small chicken caesar salad
cranberry sauce
peas
cottage cheese
mushrooms and onions

Dinner
Granola w/raisins
skim milk

-----EDIT------
No p90x tonight, someone was on the TV at the gym. BUT be proud! I walked 30 minutes 15% incline 2.7 mph and 20 mins on the eliptical 1.75 miles total.

Just Keep Moving!

So I got up again this morning and did my walk with Jamie. I am always so tired at the beginning, but find that in the end I'm really refreshed. Not a bad way to wake up really.
The muscle on the side of my calf has been KILLING me by the end of the walks and I am not sure what's causing it. My first thought is shoes. I ordered a new pair of Nike Shox a week or so ago and I'm hoping they come in soon. They are supposed to be pretty great overall shoes. Will report on that when I know lol.
Heard from My husband today which certainly lifted my day. It's always nice to know he's safe.
My legs are feeling pretty sore from the longer walk yesterday afternoon, so I decided to give it a break and just do the walk this morning , and I will do T-Tapp this evening after work. At least I'm still doing something!
I went and got my hair straightened today, and one of the Ugandan soldiers sat next to me and we chatted for a bit. I've been trying to learn a few words in Swahili since we have contact with these men and women everyday several times a day. They guard the entrances to most of the buildings here. I know I don't always say it just right, but I think they appreciate that I am at least making an effort to say Hello (Bari), I'm good/Fine (Mizoureh), and Thank you (Asante). Anyway, he asked me if I was a Christian, and so that prompted a small discussion, ending in inviting him to church on Sunday. He said he would come, and I really hope he does. Its an experience I never would have anticipated being presented with here in Iraq. I'm thankful that God presented me with someone to share my faith with, and thankful that he also gave me the courage to talk to this man, even if only for a few minutes. It was also a good reminder for me that people of all kinds watch your actions no matter where you are.
Food for the day:

Breakfast:
Apple Oatmeal
Cantelope
2 pieces of turkey sausege
Applesauce
1 liter of water

Lunch
Trout
Cucumbers
Cranberry sauce
2 jalepeno poppers
1 liter of water

Dinner
Half an avocado
Lowfat granola with raisins
Skim milk

Snack
Small handful of yogurt pretzels

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

So. Tired.
6:20 in the morning should not exist. I shouldn't even have to know what that looks like. But..I do. Because I actually got up and went for my walk. I felt better at the end but oh my goodness. I just reconfirmed that I am anti mornings. It probably doesn't help that I think my office is about 80 degrees inside right now. BOO.
I am still going to the gym this afternoon too though. I'm committed. I just wish I could be committed at say around...10 am. HAH.

Breakfast:
Egg white omelet (Cheese mushrooms and tomatos)
3 chunks of melon
cottage cheese
1 box of chocolate soy milk

Lunch
1 stuffed bell pepper (rice, ground beef, carrots, seasonings)
Cucumbers
2 bites of Waldorf Salad
1 honey mustard chicken wing
cranberry sauce
Unsweet tea

Dinner
Baked Trout
Peas
Mixed Veggies
Cranberry sauce
1 liter of water

Went to the gym at 4 and walked for 30 minutes (yea!) 15.0 incline 2.7 mph= 410 calories.
Also, 40 crunches, 20 dips.

Accountability

I've decided that its time to get in shape. Well actually I decided it a long time ago, but the last few weeks I've actually been TRYING to get in shape and stick with a workout program. I'm hoping blogging about it will force me to be accountable to myself and others. I'll try and blog daily about about the exercise I'm doing and the food I'm putting in my mouth.
This morning, I went for a walk. I think it totals about 1.5 miles. I'll be going to the gym this afternoon for 25 minutes on the treadmill. 15% incline at 2.7 mph, and 20 minutes on the eliptical. And this evening I'll be doing a 20 minute T-TAPP video courtesy of my friend Angy!

Breakfast:
3/4 cup of oatmeal with apples and nuts
2 pieces of turkey sausge
3 chunks of canteloupe
1 box of chocolate soy milk

Lunch:
cucmber slices
cranberry sauce
1 slice of provolone
1 slice of deli turkey
small chicken caesar salad
unsweet tea

And Finally Dinner:
Baked Chicken
Brocolli
Cucumbers
cranberry sauce
1 liter of water