Day 6

Started out the day as quickly as possible.  We were celebrating Shannon's birthday at work so I rushed to Starbucks to get her favorite flatwhite coffee.  I got one for myself too.  No time for pictures.  I also picked up some flowers.  She's worth it!  I am so thankful that I work with such great people this year!!

I had a repeat of lunch with leftovers.

I had rice cakes as a snack.

I was doing well refraining from eating birthday brownies and then I succumbed by stress.  Thankfully, they were gluten free. I gobbled it down before I remembered the picture.  

I ate half a grapefruit before heading to the gym.

Jacob drove us and I had my 2nd Teamfitness workout.  It was difficult!  I was so sore from the day before.  We worked on pulldowns, bicep curls, lunges, hammer curls, dead lifts, pull ups, ball exchanges, and ball bridges.  This was after my assigned 10 minute warm up.  Once I was finished with strength, I had to get in my interval run.  Linda said that the spin class was more like a base workout since I didn't spend as much time out of zone 1.  The interval run was hard but I felt so good when it was over!  

Zone 1: 40%   Zone 2: 9%  Zone 3: 50%  I had a little trouble getting down from zone 3

After the run, Jacob and I hit the hot tub for some stretching.  It is so nice to have him to talk to.  

Once I got home I had corn chex with almond milk and then a snack of roasted almonds while I watched Project Runway with Jeana.

Day 5

I started out the morning with my protein shake...

I did a little bit of strength training at work, mostly push ups.

I had my leftover turkey meat and veggies for lunch.  I added iceberg lettuce.  I think the lettuce helped me because I felt full.  Since I ate an earlier lunch, I had grapefruit as a snack.

I only wanted to bring half to work so I cut it.  I did end up peeling it.  It was sour but a refreshing snack.  

I had another snack since dinner was going to be late, after spin class.

I was scheduled to get in an interval workout.  My left knee and hip hurt a little so I opted for spin class instead.  I am not sure if it counts as an interval or not.  I did do more than a base workout....more zone 2 & 3 and a teeny bit of zone 4.

I was super hungry by 7:30.  I wolfed down my cobb salad.  

2 eggs, 2 servings of chicken lunchmeat, 3 slices of turkey bacon, 1/2 avacado, a little sprinkle of cheddar, and a little too much salad dressing.  If I had left off the dressing, this would have been a perfectly healthy salad.  

Regardless, I am still under calories for today, drank 68 oz of water, and got in 13,761 steps.    

Day 4 - Success or fluke?

Busy day today!  We collectively had 9 appointments.  It took some planning but we got through all of them.

While the kitchen was being torn up, I took Frankie out for a walk.  It was a beautiful warm morning.

On our way back from our appointments on base, we stopped by Chick-fil-a.  Today was the first day (since last Friday) that I was craving "bad food".  I ordered a grilled chicken salad.  I was fine in line, but when we were in the car, I smelled Jeana's fries.  It was so hard not to rip them out of her hand! 

The kids went back to school while I enjoyed my luch outside with the dogs.  Frankie does not like strawberries!

I was in and out so much in the morning that I didn't drink all of my protein smoothie.  My salad was yummy!  After my second appointment, I was able to get a little bit of homework accomplished.  Then I had a snack before heading to the gym.

At the gym, I had my first session of Team Fitness.  It was great!  Linda is the best!  My TEAM is the best!  It was so nice to work out with people encouraging me.  I started out with my 10 min warm-up designed from metabolic testing.  Then we did squat lunges, ball crunches, alternating lunges, and bench press.  All of this was with more weight then I am used to.  Even though it was difficult, the workout seemed to go by quickly.  

THEN I weighed in........

 SO, I have either had success in my first 4 days OR it is some kind of fluke.  I HOPE it is success!  I will have to wait and see next Tuesday.  

Calories: 1,042  Water: 60 oz   Steps: 16,476

Day 3

I started the day off right by walking to work.  It was a beautiful morning and it only took 15 minutes. We timed it perfectly because as I was walking into the parking lot the kids were pulling in.

Breakfast

Protein Smoothie with mixed berries and orange juice.   

Snack

Roasted Almonds

                                                              

Lunch

Jacob and I walked home together.  I started cooking a new recipe from my co-worker.  It turned out amazing!

 

Poblano pepper stuffed with ground turkey, carrots, sweet potatoes, and seasonings.  

After cooking, eating, and hanging out with Josh and the kids, it was time to get to the gym.  

I did my first assigned 10 minute warm up.  

2 min @ 3.5

2 min @ 4.3

2 min @ 4.7

2 min @ 5.1

2 min @ 5.5

.75 miles in 10 minutes

Then I jumped into my first base workout.  

30 minutes total: 20 min in zone 1, 10 min in zone 2

2.26 Miles 

I recovered from the run with yin restorative yoga.  

The kids and I enjoyed watching Walking Dead.  

My Snack

Trader Joe's Almond Bars

Calories: 1,042  Water: 68oz  Steps: 19,514

I made it another day under calories and drinking enough water :)

        

Day 2 Happy Birthday Jacob!!!

2-8-15

Jacob's 16th Birthday!!!

Today started out well.  I actually accomplished some homework while the kids were still asleep.  I had a spinach pineapple protein smoothie for breakfast.When Jacob got up I cooked brunch.  Eggs, sasuage, and toast for the kids.

After hanging out awhile, I took Frankie on a walk to the park and back.  It was such a beautiful warm day!

Once I came back, I did a little yard work while the dogs worked on digging under the deck.  The kids came out of hiding in their rooms and joined me outside to soak up some sun.

The kids took a quick trip to Wal-Mart to get sweet tea for Jeana and vitamin water for Jacob.

Jacob and I headed to the gym.  I had my metabolic testing and Jacob lifted weights.

I now have a heart rate monitoring strap that connects to my phone.  With the testing, I know which HR zones I should be at for maxium fat burn.  I plan to do my first base training tomorrow.

After the gym we got ready for dinner.  Josh was still not feeling well enough to go out.

We tried a new restaurant in Jacob's honor, Bonefish Grill.  It was great!

My food: Chicken with spinach and goat cheese, broccoli, and couscous.  I didn't care for the couscous so I didn't eat it.  I also had a glass of cabernet sauvignon.  OH, I also enjoyed some of the bread.  ONLY two slices.  Jeana said she ate it quickly so that I wouldn't be tempted to have more.  

After dinner, the kids and I visited Trader Joes for the first time. We had a great evening :)

I stayed under my calories at 1,092.  I drank 60oz of water.  I am at 14,743 steps.  SO, I have made it two days under calories, drinking water, and getting more than 10,000 steps.  I am happy with that BUT I am ready to add some good work outs.

Day 1 - 90 Day Transformation Challenge

I hope that keeping a journal through this blog will help me achieve my transformation goals.  I started the 90 Day Challenge with Lifetime.  I am heavier than I was last year and that makes me incredibly sad.  I put on the majority of my weight last October through January.  Grad school and life keeps me stressed out and I usually turn to TV and horrible food to de-stress.  I want to make a REAL lifestyle change.

Initial Weigh-In: 142.9 pounds, 39.1% body fat

I started out the day sleeping in.  Coffee for breakfast.  Jacob and I headed to the gym.  He lifted weights while I stood in line for the weigh-in.  It was quite an emotional event.  I was standing in line to last year's winner.  She looked amazing and gave great advice.  She inspired me!  I spoke with Linda and was convinced that I needed to join TeamFitness.  It was a hard decision but I made the commitment.  I am scheduled for metabolic testing tomorrow so I couldn't get in a hard workout.

Jacob and I jogged home together.  He was so sweet to come back and check on me.  He kept me company on the 1.92 trek back home.  It took me 25 minutes, but it was a beautiful day!  I am so happy that Jacob wanted to join the gym.  He is such a good workout partner!  We shared a blender full of protein smoothie and then Jeana and I went out for haircuts and errands.  We picked Jacob up a carrot cake for his 16th birthday.  We celebrated outside and I tried to recreate his 1st birthday picture.

Didn't think of doing it till after we cut into the cake.  We gave him a few little presents.  He mainly just wanted CA$H and gym membership.  He did NOT want a party and I respected his wishes.  I did promise a party next year whether he likes it or not.  We are taking him out to dinner tomorrow.

Tonight, Jacob and Jeana are going to the Comic Con Sadie Hawkins dance.  I hope they have fun!!! They sure are looking good!  

My Food:  (no pic) Protein smoothie: 2 scoops chocolate plant protein, banana, 2 tbs organic peanut butter & coffee.  Shared with Jacob.

 Quinoa, black beans, egg, 1/2 avocado, feta cheese

chicken legs & broccoli.  I didn't eat the rice, it was yucky!