Today was one pretty dang good day. Got a call this morning from the guy who asked me out, to set up the details for today. So the plan was getting together for a lunch date and maybe hangout a little after. To sum up what happened: lots of talking, laughing and hanging out. It went from a lunch date to an all-day date. And it looks like I'll be seeing more of him soon. :)
Food: peaches, oatmeal w/pb and a 1/2 glass of soymilk; Peach perfection small Jamba Juice; Garden Patty 6 in. Subway Sandwich.
Calories: 1073
Protein: 42.1 g
Water: not enough.
Exercise: walked around lots probably a couple of miles, and laughing- lots and lots of laughing!
Saturday, June 19
Claire: A Surprise Perk
Tonight was the last day of training- well not anymore I have a "formal training" session left that they tacked on today. Basically I have to do an online training session and take a couple of quizzes. Therefore on Sunday I have an extra two hours of work- yay for more pay!
Well tonight I went in like normal and met my "trainer" (makes me sound like a dog being trained- lame) and while I was waiting for her to finish some things I started talking to a guest while he waited in line, just some small talk- the movie he was buying, my new job, etc. After a little bit I went to go straighten up some displays as my trainer was still busy. About five or ten minutes later the guy I had been talking to earlier comes over and asks me, in a kind of shy way, if I was free this weekend for a date. I'm a busy girl- I've got work, friends, and running to all fit in, I told him that it depends on the day. He asked me when I was free and so come Saturday night I have a date with a really cute guy. (BTW- I promise to be careful!)
Food: two eggs, cereal w/soymilk, and a banana; nectarine and baby carrots; pbj for lunch; 1/2 pbj for snack; and pb for after work (nothing else in the house)
Calories: 1557 (a little high, but within my range)
Protein: 60.1
Water: 48 oz. (need more!)
Exercise: walked to work- 3.5 miles, 54 minutes
*Goal for tomorrow- lower body workout and 4 mi run!
Well tonight I went in like normal and met my "trainer" (makes me sound like a dog being trained- lame) and while I was waiting for her to finish some things I started talking to a guest while he waited in line, just some small talk- the movie he was buying, my new job, etc. After a little bit I went to go straighten up some displays as my trainer was still busy. About five or ten minutes later the guy I had been talking to earlier comes over and asks me, in a kind of shy way, if I was free this weekend for a date. I'm a busy girl- I've got work, friends, and running to all fit in, I told him that it depends on the day. He asked me when I was free and so come Saturday night I have a date with a really cute guy. (BTW- I promise to be careful!)
Food: two eggs, cereal w/soymilk, and a banana; nectarine and baby carrots; pbj for lunch; 1/2 pbj for snack; and pb for after work (nothing else in the house)
Calories: 1557 (a little high, but within my range)
Protein: 60.1
Water: 48 oz. (need more!)
Exercise: walked to work- 3.5 miles, 54 minutes
*Goal for tomorrow- lower body workout and 4 mi run!
Laila: Day ?
I've quit counting the days on here. I keep losing track.
Well guess what....I'M SHRINKING!!!! (in a good way)
I went to JCP tonight for some retail therapy (haha) and tried on a floor length summer-y dress that on the rack I did not think would look good on me. Not only did it look good, it looked GREAT! I'm definetly gaining more confidence to try new types of clothes that I normally wouldn't go for. Good stuff.
Still house-sitting. Eating healthy is not easy ( a lot of frozen dinners). Soo the calories kind of slipped by me today. Plus I embarked on a journey of making a pizza-sized cookie covered in marshmallows and chocolate with a friend (don't worry, I didn't eat any. I just love making this junk and handing it off for others to consume). The cookie turned out as a success if I may say so myself.
Water: 8 glasses
Exercise: None. Today was my lazy day and I enjoyed every minute of it. (Believe me, if you had to teach 30 kiddos how to swim in the matter of 3 hours you'd understand!!)
Well guess what....I'M SHRINKING!!!! (in a good way)
I went to JCP tonight for some retail therapy (haha) and tried on a floor length summer-y dress that on the rack I did not think would look good on me. Not only did it look good, it looked GREAT! I'm definetly gaining more confidence to try new types of clothes that I normally wouldn't go for. Good stuff.
Still house-sitting. Eating healthy is not easy ( a lot of frozen dinners). Soo the calories kind of slipped by me today. Plus I embarked on a journey of making a pizza-sized cookie covered in marshmallows and chocolate with a friend (don't worry, I didn't eat any. I just love making this junk and handing it off for others to consume). The cookie turned out as a success if I may say so myself.
Water: 8 glasses
Exercise: None. Today was my lazy day and I enjoyed every minute of it. (Believe me, if you had to teach 30 kiddos how to swim in the matter of 3 hours you'd understand!!)
Friday, June 18
Claire: Agggg!
today I was feeling the pressure from my dad to get a job where I'm higher up than @ my current position- which I agree with, I also know that I just can't seem to find one right now. I kinda wish he'd back off, I'm not sure exactly what I'd like to do. I want to have a career that allows me to be creative, helps other people in a meaningful way and will challenge me both intellectually and creatively. Oh and pays well too.
Ok, update:
Food: egg, cereal w/soymilk, a nectarine and a banana; Iced Skinny Vanilla Latte; PBJ sandwich and baby carrots; two eggs, tortilla and a little bit of cheddar cheese; lentil soup and corn leftovers from last night with a piece of cheesy bread.
Calories: approximately 1650-1700 (WAY too high!)
Water: 83.6 oz (having a water bottle on hand make this so much easier)
Exercise: walked the 3.5 miles to work and while was at work I was constantly moving!
Protein: approximately 61.6g - 65.6 g
On a happier note- today was pretty good! I hung out with one of my bros, Aaron, and had a good conversation with my older bro, Casey. Plus it was a rain free day today!!!
Ok, update:
Food: egg, cereal w/soymilk, a nectarine and a banana; Iced Skinny Vanilla Latte; PBJ sandwich and baby carrots; two eggs, tortilla and a little bit of cheddar cheese; lentil soup and corn leftovers from last night with a piece of cheesy bread.
Calories: approximately 1650-1700 (WAY too high!)
Water: 83.6 oz (having a water bottle on hand make this so much easier)
Exercise: walked the 3.5 miles to work and while was at work I was constantly moving!
Protein: approximately 61.6g - 65.6 g
On a happier note- today was pretty good! I hung out with one of my bros, Aaron, and had a good conversation with my older bro, Casey. Plus it was a rain free day today!!!
Thursday, June 17
Laila: Another Day
I am currently housesitting for a family friend, and quite frankly there is a lack of healthy food in this house. I've done the best I can to eat somewhat healthfully, but of course I am lacking. I didn't have access to count the calories today, but here's a report of what I've eaten:
1 bowl lucky charms, 1 ham & cheese sandwich (w/ mayo), a handful of goldfish crackers, 1 bowl honey nut cherrios, 1 bagel w/ cream cheese.
Vitamin: don't have them with me
water: fell short, about 6 glasses today....though I am happy to report that since my stay here I've had FAR more milk than I usually do.
Exercise: attempted to get the dog out on a run today, which ended up in about a 40 min walk, also 1 hour of swimming. Today at practice, I tried breastrstroke- used to be my favorite stroke before my knee screwed up. Well tonight I tried it and felt GREAT!!! Yay!
1 bowl lucky charms, 1 ham & cheese sandwich (w/ mayo), a handful of goldfish crackers, 1 bowl honey nut cherrios, 1 bagel w/ cream cheese.
Vitamin: don't have them with me
water: fell short, about 6 glasses today....though I am happy to report that since my stay here I've had FAR more milk than I usually do.
Exercise: attempted to get the dog out on a run today, which ended up in about a 40 min walk, also 1 hour of swimming. Today at practice, I tried breastrstroke- used to be my favorite stroke before my knee screwed up. Well tonight I tried it and felt GREAT!!! Yay!
Wednesday, June 16
Claire: Refusing to Give Up!
After the repercussions of this weekend, er early week, I'm back! You've no doubt heard the cliche "Weight loss (life, whatever) is a journey." Well this traveler isn't quitting on her journey! (Am I a dork or what?) I picked up on my calorie counting, water guzzling, and exercising plan. And it makes a difference- I genuinely feel better today. Especially because I don't feel lazy! I have energy. Gotta give props to making healthier choices even though it can be difficult.
Food: egg, cereal w/soymilk; banana and a pbj sandwich; a nectarine w/cereal and soymilk; lentil soup w/broccoli and a side of fresh corn; and a snack of some almond butter.
Calories: 1312
Water: 76 oz.
Exercise: walked 2.5 miles, ran 1.3 miles; 4 sets of 15 w/5lb hand weights: front and lateral raises, Arnold/shoulder presses, bent over flies, full and hammer curls, kickbacks w/palms towards me and palms forward, and chair dips.
Food: egg, cereal w/soymilk; banana and a pbj sandwich; a nectarine w/cereal and soymilk; lentil soup w/broccoli and a side of fresh corn; and a snack of some almond butter.
Calories: 1312
Water: 76 oz.
Exercise: walked 2.5 miles, ran 1.3 miles; 4 sets of 15 w/5lb hand weights: front and lateral raises, Arnold/shoulder presses, bent over flies, full and hammer curls, kickbacks w/palms towards me and palms forward, and chair dips.
Tuesday, June 15
Claire: Truth Be Told
Like Laila said, we hung out a bunch this weekend. But honestly, I choose to abandon my healthy choices this weekend. And I'm ashamed about it. Here I am trying to live a healthier life and make better choices as well as the fact I'm doing this with Laila and then I come up with the "great idea" of getting ice cream and making a cake?!? I let my stress and frustrations derail me. I don't know why this happens, but it's like I sabotage myself every time. I get to the same point in my weight-loss and it stalls for a little bit and I go off, by %$# choice! I hate it....
I didn't count today and haven't done any exercise for a WHILE. Been eating junk too. I won't let this be like "every other time" because I'm going to stick with it, I won't let this temporary setback keep me from success. I know, without a doubt, that I can do this, that I can reach my goals.
So starting tomorrow (technically today now) I'm going back to counting my calories, exercising daily, and keeping track of my water too. I need to set up a reward system or something for the little goals that I achieve. Right now I'm just really really mad about the stupid decisions I made this weekend. I had lost 11 pounds and now I'm back up 5.6 pounds. Thankfully I still fit into my new jeans and my old pants are all still too big. :)
I didn't count today and haven't done any exercise for a WHILE. Been eating junk too. I won't let this be like "every other time" because I'm going to stick with it, I won't let this temporary setback keep me from success. I know, without a doubt, that I can do this, that I can reach my goals.
So starting tomorrow (technically today now) I'm going back to counting my calories, exercising daily, and keeping track of my water too. I need to set up a reward system or something for the little goals that I achieve. Right now I'm just really really mad about the stupid decisions I made this weekend. I had lost 11 pounds and now I'm back up 5.6 pounds. Thankfully I still fit into my new jeans and my old pants are all still too big. :)
L: The last three days
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Well, Sunday Claire was over and we had a campout in the backyard (way fun, kind of like a flashback to the 6th grade). However, along with that came a cake, a tub of ice cream and a whole lotta frosting. Needless to say counting went out the window that day.
Same story with Monday, just about.
Today was a new day: still have no idea what the calorie count was.
BUT I managed to get to the pool today, only a 30 minute swim though. I'm kinda low on the whole motivation to exercise. Hopefully that'll pick up soon.
Well, Sunday Claire was over and we had a campout in the backyard (way fun, kind of like a flashback to the 6th grade). However, along with that came a cake, a tub of ice cream and a whole lotta frosting. Needless to say counting went out the window that day.
Same story with Monday, just about.
Today was a new day: still have no idea what the calorie count was.
BUT I managed to get to the pool today, only a 30 minute swim though. I'm kinda low on the whole motivation to exercise. Hopefully that'll pick up soon.
Sunday, June 13
Laila: Day 33
Good day today. Got to spend time with great friends (most of which we spent laughing our butts off....we're so cool).
Food: special k cereal, 1 banana, 1 cup yogurt, 1 cookie-pizza piece, i omelet (eggs, cheese, tomatoes and pepeprs), 1 granola bar, 1 SMALL frosty after my hike this morning. I ate more....but I didn't keep track.
Calories: don't know.
Water: 10 glasses
Vitamin: yes
Exercise: 90 min hike this morning with my dog.
Food: special k cereal, 1 banana, 1 cup yogurt, 1 cookie-pizza piece, i omelet (eggs, cheese, tomatoes and pepeprs), 1 granola bar, 1 SMALL frosty after my hike this morning. I ate more....but I didn't keep track.
Calories: don't know.
Water: 10 glasses
Vitamin: yes
Exercise: 90 min hike this morning with my dog.
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