Tagged with portion size

Weigh-in Week 60: So close and yet…

Well, surprise, surprise (no really,  it IS a surprise!) I’m down 1.9lbs this week for a new weight of 172lbs with a total loss of 79.6lbs! So close, just 0.4 shy of 80….soon! Soon! I can’t believe I’m this close to the 160s. Wow. I can honestly say I have never seen that number in … Continue reading »

Food Log: Saturday April 16 & RACE DAY!

Today is RACE DAY!!! I’ll let you all know how it goes when I get home Have a great Sunday! Regarding yesterday’s food: argh. I inhaled a whole bag of Crispy minis. Why? I don’t know. It was mindless.  I ate and suddenly the whole bag was gone. Blah. I don’t have control. This is … Continue reading »

Food Log: Thursday April 14

Yesterday ended up being a rest day for activity due to work – I ended staying at work until 10pm and was in no condition to work out afterwards. I’ve been dipping quite a bit into my weekly points this week. I’m not pleased with myself and feel I have to get better control. Work … Continue reading »

Food Log: Tuesday April 12

So, not off to a great start this week, but that’s okay. It’s only one day out of seven and I plan on eating healthily for the rest of week in anticipation of my race. Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Morning 1  cup(s) fat-free skim milk 2 Oatmeal Breakfast 4 Subtotal 6 Midday 1  serving(s) Chocolate … Continue reading »

Food Log: Monday April 11

I tried my hand at running outside again and I did it! I was able to pace myself and made it through my run without losing steam! I thought I had run 5K, but it turns out it was only 4.5 as I accidently cut it short by taking a wrong turn on my route. … Continue reading »

Food Log: Sunday April 10

Sunday, April 10, 2011 Morning 1  cup(s) fat-free skim milk 2 1  large banana(s) 0 Oatmeal Breakfast 4 Subtotal 6 Midday 1  cup(s) grapes 0 1/4 cup(s) homemade hummus 4 3  oz baby carrots 0 1  small whole wheat pita(s) 2 1/4 medium English cucumber 0 1  medium orange(s) 0 1/2 cup(s) mushroom(s) 0 Subtotal … Continue reading »

Food Log: Saturday April 9

Saturday, April 09, 2011 Morning 1  cup(s) fat-free skim milk 2 1  large banana(s) 0 Oatmeal Breakfast 4 Subtotal 6 Midday 1/2 medium cantaloupe 0 1  serving(s) Chicken Burger 2 1  serving(s) Bun, No Name 3 Subtotal 5 Evening 3  medium whole wheat tortilla(s) 7 Chickpea/ sweet potato curry – Quick-added food 8 2  small … Continue reading »

Food Log: Friday April 8

Friday was my rest day so no activity, but Saturday’s my day for running outside. This time I’m gonna do it! Friday, April 08, 2011 Morning 1  cup(s) fat-free skim milk 2 Oatmeal Breakfast 4 Subtotal 6 Midday 1  large banana(s) 0 1  tsp olive oil 1 1/2 fillet(s) cooked cod fillet(s) 1 1  Tbsp … Continue reading »

Food Log: Thursday April 7

Yay! I officially finished the last session of the Couch to 5K program! This past week I ran 5K three times It took me longer to complete since I started at 2 days per week rather than 3 so I did it over 14 weeks instead of 9.  My race is still a little over … Continue reading »

Food Log: Wednesday April 6

Really happy with myself – I worked out at home today after work. Yes! I did the Walk Away the Pounds 4 Mile video for 60 minutes. I have to say I’m not getting as much of a workout from the videos as I used to. I realized I haven’t done my Gaiam Resistance band … Continue reading »