Week 8 – Day 55 of 84

Today was weigh-in day. I was down another pound this week!! Thrilled. (Total of 5 pounds for this 12 week challenge.)

I’m pretty big on tracking scale weight (which is not something I’m proud of, or recommend), so today I was pleasantly surprised when the pants I wore were loose enough to almost pull off without unbuttoning.  Means more to me than any number on the scale!  I’ve been putting off buying much for “britches” since I want to lose considerably in this area.

Today’s Eats:

Goal = 1335 calories

Actual = 1315 (-20)

Ratio = 29% protein/42% carbs/29% fat

I tried a new food today and LOVED it! Hummus.  Have y’all tried it?  I bought two flavors (Roasted Garlic and Roasted Red Pepper) and ate it with baby carrots.

Jodi and I bought some more Joseph’s pitas.  You can’t get them at our (local) Walmart.  We have to drive about 18 miles to the next Walmart to get them.  We’re now buying in bulk and freezing them – we love them that much!  So far, we’ve stuffed them (like you normally do pita bread) as well as used them as mini-thin pizza crust.  For a light snack, we’re going to try cutting them in wedges and toasting them in the toaster oven and eat them with salsa (or a concoction of salsa, fat free sour cream, and guacamole).  Speaking of guacamole, Dave made me an awesome omelet this morning and I topped it with 2 teaspoons of guacamole.  THAT is yummy!!

Today’s Workout: Cardio

I stayed home again today (instead of going to the gym) and did BFL intervals on my home treadmill.  I have been so lazy about Saturday workouts in the past year or so that it is a major milestone for me to get it done. So, I was patting myself on the back for making it two weeks in a row.

Tomorrow is Free Day… then on to Week 9 (rest/recovery).

Week 8 – Day 54 of 84

We went out with Gary and Jodi tonight.  Our plan was to eat at Chili’s and order from the Guiltless menu, BUT, the restaurant was FULL and the wait was forever, so we ended up at the Pizza Hut.  We opted for a thin crust pizza, with Canadian bacon and mushrooms and a salad (water to drink).

Today’s Eats:

Goal = 1335 calories

Actual = 1511 (+176)

Ratio = 25% protein/46% carbs/29% fat

Today’s Workout: B2

Tomorrow is the last of Week 8.  Week 9 will be a rest/recovery week.  Weeks 10-12 we’ll be switching workouts again. 

Can I just say how HAPPY I am to have this B2 workout over with?!  Those Get-ups are just the pits!!

Week 8 – Day 53 of 84

It’s hard to believe we’re 53 days in.  It seems to be flying now.

Today’s Eats:

Goal = 1335 calories

Actual = 1323 (-12)

Ratio = 33% protein/39% carbs/28% fat

Today’s Workout: Cardio (Intervals)

I got a book in the mail today regarding women and their hormones and how that works into effective health and weight loss.  I’m SO excited to read it.  I’ve come to believe that hormones are VERY powerful in a woman’s life.

Week 8 – Day 52 of 84

Today’s Eats:

Goal = 1335 calories

Actual = 1288 (-47)

Ratio = 27% protein/47% carbs/27% fat

Today’s Workout: B1

Week 8 – Day 51 of 84

I’m pretty happy with my eats today!!

Today’s Eats:

Goal = 1335 calories

Actual = 1315 (-15)

Ratio = 36% protein/41% carbs/23% fat

Today’s Workout: Cardio (Intervals)

Here’s what the menu looked like today:

B = RTD shake, medium banana

MM = Soup

L = Chicken breast, Salad (romaine lettuce with broccoli, tomatoes, 1/2 serving of Caesar Vinaigrette dressing)

MM = Protein bar

S = Salad (romaine lettuce with tomatoes, 1/2 serving of CV dressing) and a pita pizza made with a (YUMMY) Joseph’s pita, pizza sauce, 2% cottage cheese, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, pineapple tidbits, and 2% mozzarella cheese

MM = Protein pudding with a dollop of cool whip

Week 8 – Day 50 of 84

Today’s Eats:

Goal = 1335 calories

Actual = 1383 (+48)

Ratio = 29% protein/44% carbs/27% fat

Today’s Workout: B2

Week 7 – Day 49 of 84

My motivation for week 8…

This is Cheryl Muhr.  Cheryl took her body from the photo on the left to the photo on the right in ONE 12 week challenge!! That’s motivation, people!

Bring on week 8.