I just need to get this off my chest, otherwise it will keep eating at me.
So in the 4 years Beth and I had been friends, she never ever mentioned to be a Supernatural Fan. She said she's watched it but never called herself a Fan. Then when I started watching it, she claimed that she stopped watching at Season 6 cause it had gotten so bad. She also gloated, as always that Jared came to the Qmx Booth at SDCC.
But anyways I digress... when I ended this very TOXIC and unhealthy relationship, I left everything behind. So I had to start new and I found wonderful friends in the Supernatural Fandom. Since I am a fan, I started to make items for the fans of the show on etsy, since there is not a lot of Supernatural merchandise out there.
A couple of months in Beth started to make Converse, which she stole the idea from someone on etsy like everything else she does. She made a Winchester shoe and told Support Supernatural that the proceeds would go to them. AFTER I had been working with them for a while.
Fast forward to NOW... last week Geekabye baby announced that they are teaming up with Winchester Brothers for a give away. Now she is posting pictures of Thomas from a year ago still claiming what a huge fan she is. I really don't want her in the fandom. I worked so hard to make a name for myself. I hope she gets what she deseves and more. Cause FUCK YOU always trying to take shit from people and invade their space if they are successful.
Vent over...
Friday, October 4, 2013
Friday, September 6, 2013
Meal plan and getting a grip...
Allright...
Things are getting frustrating... I really like the fitbit, but I have not seen any positive results this week. I've gained 2lb. and I am not happy with that. I am pretty sure it's due that time of the month. So I am just trying not to beat myself up about it. This is a new week and a new start.
This weeks Menu, remember also I am cooking for a family of 4 and try to cook things that don't take 3 hrs to cook. :D
For breakfast I usually have Oatmeal, or eggs and veggies... Lunch is a Salad most days.
So here are our Dinners:
Friday: Sloppy Joe's (I get low carb buns for myself and use lean natural Beef)
Saturday: Fried Rice (brown rice) with Shrimp
Sunday: Shepherds Pie (again lean meat)
Monday: Steak, Salad and Sweet Potato Fries
Tuesday: Salsa Chicken with brown rice
Wednesday: Spaghetti
Thursday: We are having BBQ at Anika's School for the Prep Rally.
Things are getting frustrating... I really like the fitbit, but I have not seen any positive results this week. I've gained 2lb. and I am not happy with that. I am pretty sure it's due that time of the month. So I am just trying not to beat myself up about it. This is a new week and a new start.
This weeks Menu, remember also I am cooking for a family of 4 and try to cook things that don't take 3 hrs to cook. :D
For breakfast I usually have Oatmeal, or eggs and veggies... Lunch is a Salad most days.
So here are our Dinners:
Friday: Sloppy Joe's (I get low carb buns for myself and use lean natural Beef)
Saturday: Fried Rice (brown rice) with Shrimp
Sunday: Shepherds Pie (again lean meat)
Monday: Steak, Salad and Sweet Potato Fries
Tuesday: Salsa Chicken with brown rice
Wednesday: Spaghetti
Thursday: We are having BBQ at Anika's School for the Prep Rally.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Summer is over let's get in shape....
Well summer was a disaster on the weight loss front, I gained the weight I had lost back. Some of it is my nephews visit, cause of course he wanted to try all the "American" Food. And it was also partially due to wearing a boot (or supposed to) for 3 weeks.
But now school started back up, the kids are not home and I can get to the gym in the morning. I made a meal plan and we are sticking to it. There was a small change on Saturday but that was it.
I also got a fitbit, and I am loving it. It tracks how many steps I take, when I am very active, and I can add my gym stuff, it shows how many calories I burned.
Then you can go online and you can enter you food, which I dig, that was the thing that made me successful last time. Counting calories and working out 5x week. The plan at the moment is swimming 3x and Cardio with Steve 2x week. I also have 2 more conventions this month I am going to and I know I have to be good. :D
So that's an update for now, we'll see how this goes, but I am at a happy place in my life where i finally can start to take care of myself again.
:D
But now school started back up, the kids are not home and I can get to the gym in the morning. I made a meal plan and we are sticking to it. There was a small change on Saturday but that was it.
I also got a fitbit, and I am loving it. It tracks how many steps I take, when I am very active, and I can add my gym stuff, it shows how many calories I burned.
Then you can go online and you can enter you food, which I dig, that was the thing that made me successful last time. Counting calories and working out 5x week. The plan at the moment is swimming 3x and Cardio with Steve 2x week. I also have 2 more conventions this month I am going to and I know I have to be good. :D
So that's an update for now, we'll see how this goes, but I am at a happy place in my life where i finally can start to take care of myself again.
:D
Monday, August 19, 2013
It's been a while...
Where did summer go?
And how come I failed so miserably? Well I know why, cause I didn't really try. I did really well until about 1.5months ago. Then my nephew and his friend came to visit. So we did lots of fun things this summer, but eating out quiet a bit and just not working out.
Then this past week I participated in the most insane online scavenger hunt ever, it's called GISHWHES and it's just insane. So that took up a lot of time. Oh and I forgot my foot was supposed to be in a boot for 3 weeks, but that didn't help at all, and I still have pain. I also noticed when rain is coming our way I am hurting, much more than Austin, but it sucked.
So today I got up and I weighed for the first time in a long time. 268lb. It's ok, I gained 5lb. back, not to bad, so I made myself a healthy breakfast, with eggs, spinach and mushrooms. I also already have a waterbottle filled waiting for me to be devoured. I am also going to the gym tonight with my hubby to do Cardio.
On another note, I am also in the process of moving my online shop again and work on new product. This has been such a blessing as well.
And now the most amazing news... My husband has agreed that it is time to buy an 67 Impala and restore it to full Supernatural Glory. This has been taxing as well. I had 2 already slip thru my hands I hope that soon we'll get the right one.
Now keep going on your regular schedules.
Happy Monday
And how come I failed so miserably? Well I know why, cause I didn't really try. I did really well until about 1.5months ago. Then my nephew and his friend came to visit. So we did lots of fun things this summer, but eating out quiet a bit and just not working out.
Then this past week I participated in the most insane online scavenger hunt ever, it's called GISHWHES and it's just insane. So that took up a lot of time. Oh and I forgot my foot was supposed to be in a boot for 3 weeks, but that didn't help at all, and I still have pain. I also noticed when rain is coming our way I am hurting, much more than Austin, but it sucked.
So today I got up and I weighed for the first time in a long time. 268lb. It's ok, I gained 5lb. back, not to bad, so I made myself a healthy breakfast, with eggs, spinach and mushrooms. I also already have a waterbottle filled waiting for me to be devoured. I am also going to the gym tonight with my hubby to do Cardio.
On another note, I am also in the process of moving my online shop again and work on new product. This has been such a blessing as well.
And now the most amazing news... My husband has agreed that it is time to buy an 67 Impala and restore it to full Supernatural Glory. This has been taxing as well. I had 2 already slip thru my hands I hope that soon we'll get the right one.
Now keep going on your regular schedules.
Happy Monday
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Frustration
So I haven't been able to workout for almost 2 weeks, I hit a depression and it is getting frustrating. I thought i've been doing good but hell no, I've gained 4lb. I am so tired and pissed off at myself. And then this am I wake up and my left foot where i had the fracture last year is just throbbing. The same spot.
I am calling my doctor today and hope that this can be taken care of. That is the foot that also swells up at random in the evenings.
I have no idea what is going on, so I better get to a Doctor.
I also decided I can still swim. So that is what I will be doing today. I am taking the kids to the pool and while they splash I can do my swim. I can't give up now and I am also tracking my food intake again. I havent logged into lose it in almost 3 weeks and that is not good.
To be successfull I have to track my food intake. So that's what I will be doing.
I am calling my doctor today and hope that this can be taken care of. That is the foot that also swells up at random in the evenings.
I have no idea what is going on, so I better get to a Doctor.
I also decided I can still swim. So that is what I will be doing today. I am taking the kids to the pool and while they splash I can do my swim. I can't give up now and I am also tracking my food intake again. I havent logged into lose it in almost 3 weeks and that is not good.
To be successfull I have to track my food intake. So that's what I will be doing.
Friday, July 19, 2013
Thinking rant, nothing to do with workouts... well sort of...
Yeah I have not been in the gym for a week. After Anime Overload I got home with something nasty and then this week I had stress headaches and then my feet keep swelling I don't know why, but they are. It seems water, so I am taking water pills like my Doctor told me to and we'll see in a couple of days. Blood pressure is fantastic, but I do need to drink more water.
But now to my rant and thoughts...
So this toxic relationship that I had ended over a year ago. But I still am harboring nasty feelings about it. Most of all I am beating myfself up to have let it go out of hand like it did. I've done some crazy things during that time and jeopardized my marriage and my family for this one person. And I am still apologizing to my husband even thou he forgave me and blames the other person just as much for being so manipulative. But it still lingers.
What pisses me off the most is that in hindsight I realize how bad it was, how many times I put the "friendship" in front of everything else, and it is sad, cause I didn't get much in return. I am just amazed and what I put up with, accusations and crap that nobody should have. So I am not sure where to go from here, everybody tells me to let go, but it is hard. And I know Karma is a bitch and it will bite eventually.
But then here I am so blessed, with a wonderful husband ( I think he is the best in the world, but I might be biased) two beatiful kids. We have a brand new house, I made new friends which I now know are better friends already then the other person ever was. I found my creativity again and a outlet for it in my shop.
So why am I still mad??? I don't know, but I hope eventually I can let it all go.
Thanks for reading.
Claudia
But now to my rant and thoughts...
So this toxic relationship that I had ended over a year ago. But I still am harboring nasty feelings about it. Most of all I am beating myfself up to have let it go out of hand like it did. I've done some crazy things during that time and jeopardized my marriage and my family for this one person. And I am still apologizing to my husband even thou he forgave me and blames the other person just as much for being so manipulative. But it still lingers.
What pisses me off the most is that in hindsight I realize how bad it was, how many times I put the "friendship" in front of everything else, and it is sad, cause I didn't get much in return. I am just amazed and what I put up with, accusations and crap that nobody should have. So I am not sure where to go from here, everybody tells me to let go, but it is hard. And I know Karma is a bitch and it will bite eventually.
But then here I am so blessed, with a wonderful husband ( I think he is the best in the world, but I might be biased) two beatiful kids. We have a brand new house, I made new friends which I now know are better friends already then the other person ever was. I found my creativity again and a outlet for it in my shop.
So why am I still mad??? I don't know, but I hope eventually I can let it all go.
Thanks for reading.
Claudia
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Yummy Glutenfree and very low Carb Stuffed Bell Peppers...
I love stuffed Bell Peppers, I made a healthy version before whith Quinoa instead of rice. But today I tried something different. And it came out delicious.
This makes 5 Bell Peppers:
5 bell peppers, core removed
1lb lean ground beef
1 shallot
6 large mushrooms
4 cups of fresh baby spinach
1 cup of Italian Cheese mix shredded
Pre heat oven at 350F
brown the beef
chop shallot and mushrooms into tiny pieces sautee with baby spinach. Combine with beef and 3/4 cup of cheese in a bowl. Season to taste, I used basil, no salt.
Fill the peppers to the top and then spinkle with the remaining Cheese. Put in the oven and bake for 40mins.
Enjoy!!!
This makes 5 Bell Peppers:
5 bell peppers, core removed
1lb lean ground beef
1 shallot
6 large mushrooms
4 cups of fresh baby spinach
1 cup of Italian Cheese mix shredded
Pre heat oven at 350F
brown the beef
chop shallot and mushrooms into tiny pieces sautee with baby spinach. Combine with beef and 3/4 cup of cheese in a bowl. Season to taste, I used basil, no salt.
Fill the peppers to the top and then spinkle with the remaining Cheese. Put in the oven and bake for 40mins.
Enjoy!!!
a small snag
Doing two conventions in a row, was not a smart thing. Well it was smart for my business, but not smart for the weight loss front.
At the first convention I had gained 4lb., which I then proceeded to loose 2lb again. Then this past weekend at Anime Overload I did better. My friend Kazia came with me. And we decided to bring healthy foods. So that's what we did. We had oatmeal for Breakfast, boiled eggs, Chicken breast, sliced Turkey, cheese sticks and fruit in the cooler. We had also a variety of cereal bars for the girls and us just in case. So thank so her, I ate decent, I had a slice of Apple pie at my friends house, but I didn't pig out and had bad food all weekend. So I came home with no gain, no loss either, but hey I take it.
Then Monday came around and I woke up with the Con Crud, Today was the first day I felt like a human being again and I left my house at 7am to head to the gym. I swam for 40 mins and put 1250 m behind me. That's the farthest I've swam since I started to swim. I only stopped after every 10 laps to grab a drink of water and defog my goggles. After I went into the Sauna for 5mins and that was torture. But I feel good now. I am back to logging my food and exercise.
So back on track.
At the first convention I had gained 4lb., which I then proceeded to loose 2lb again. Then this past weekend at Anime Overload I did better. My friend Kazia came with me. And we decided to bring healthy foods. So that's what we did. We had oatmeal for Breakfast, boiled eggs, Chicken breast, sliced Turkey, cheese sticks and fruit in the cooler. We had also a variety of cereal bars for the girls and us just in case. So thank so her, I ate decent, I had a slice of Apple pie at my friends house, but I didn't pig out and had bad food all weekend. So I came home with no gain, no loss either, but hey I take it.
Then Monday came around and I woke up with the Con Crud, Today was the first day I felt like a human being again and I left my house at 7am to head to the gym. I swam for 40 mins and put 1250 m behind me. That's the farthest I've swam since I started to swim. I only stopped after every 10 laps to grab a drink of water and defog my goggles. After I went into the Sauna for 5mins and that was torture. But I feel good now. I am back to logging my food and exercise.
So back on track.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Weigh in at the gym...
I was running late this morning, cause I missplaced my car key which happens quiet often. After I dropped my daughter off at Orchestra camp late, I headed to the gym. I am doing Pilates Class twice a week now and get my Cardio done before that. I got to the gym and my trainer was there, so I asked her if we could weigh in. We weighed last week on Wednesday, I was feeling pretty good about loosing. So wow, I lost 5lb. this week. Yeah I know i said last week in a post that I hate people that say they lost 5lb in a week. But here is the kicker. They have one of those fancy scales at the gym that calculates everything in your body, like water, fat and all that. So my Body fat went down by 0.3%, I lost 3lb. of fat and I lost 2lb. of water. Which my Trainer told me that I have 12lb. to much water in my body. So this is a success to me.
I am really excited to see the weight go away again. Cause I know I can do this. I am eating right again, I am exercising, but the fun part is, I am not breaking myself down, I am not sore all the time like I was before. I walk, swim and do Pilates. That is it. So yes you people out there, this works for me.
Now go and kick the fat!!!
Monday, June 24, 2013
Week 3....
Started this morning. I am so tired, could not get to sleep till 1:30am, but here I am up at 7am, about to take A to Orchestra Camp.
I got on the scale and I am 266lb. That is another loss. Makes me very happy. I think all the workouts I've been doing has kicked my metabolism a bit into gear. So I just keep working out.
This week will be a bit tricky. I am at a convention as a vendor this weekend. Very long hours. 10am - 8pm, and not a lot of chances to get food. So on Thursday I am going to the store and stock up on healthy and clean foods. Carrots, celery, making hummus, Lunch meat, cheese sticks and just bring a small cooler with me to have those foods on hand. I also will make me a Sandwich for Lunch. I can avoid the carbs for the rest of the day. A protein Shake will be a companion as well.
So there is a Plan, now we just need to execute it.
Meal Plan for this week:
Monday:
Fish with, Steamed Broccoli and Rice for family
Tuesday:
Hoernli and Hack (Ground Beef on Gravy with Elbow Pasta)
Wednesday:
Salmon Burgers and Salad
Thursday:
Salsa Chicken with Asparagus and Rice
Friday, Saturday and Sunday Convention.
Have a great Week
I got on the scale and I am 266lb. That is another loss. Makes me very happy. I think all the workouts I've been doing has kicked my metabolism a bit into gear. So I just keep working out.
This week will be a bit tricky. I am at a convention as a vendor this weekend. Very long hours. 10am - 8pm, and not a lot of chances to get food. So on Thursday I am going to the store and stock up on healthy and clean foods. Carrots, celery, making hummus, Lunch meat, cheese sticks and just bring a small cooler with me to have those foods on hand. I also will make me a Sandwich for Lunch. I can avoid the carbs for the rest of the day. A protein Shake will be a companion as well.
So there is a Plan, now we just need to execute it.
Meal Plan for this week:
Monday:
Fish with, Steamed Broccoli and Rice for family
Tuesday:
Hoernli and Hack (Ground Beef on Gravy with Elbow Pasta)
Wednesday:
Salmon Burgers and Salad
Thursday:
Salsa Chicken with Asparagus and Rice
Friday, Saturday and Sunday Convention.
Have a great Week
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Music to workout...
I do like to listen to music while I workout. But I do enjoy the quiet when I swim, it's so serene. And then on the Treadmill it's pretty neat that I can watch Supernatual while walking. It's like trying to catch the boys, but never actually get to them.
So here are some of my workout favorites:
Survivor -- Eye of the Tiger
Bon Jovi -- Keep the Faith
Kansas -- Carry on my Wayward son
Warrant -- Cherry Pie
Pink -- Reasons
Sugar Ray -- Fly
Def Leppard -- Rock of Ages
Fallout Boys -- Sugar Were going down
Robbie Williams -- Candy
Robbie Williams -- Rock DJ
Fun. -- Carry On
Katrina and the Waves -- Walking on Sunshine
That's about it...
Have fun working out.
So here are some of my workout favorites:
Survivor -- Eye of the Tiger
Bon Jovi -- Keep the Faith
Kansas -- Carry on my Wayward son
Warrant -- Cherry Pie
Pink -- Reasons
Sugar Ray -- Fly
Def Leppard -- Rock of Ages
Fallout Boys -- Sugar Were going down
Robbie Williams -- Candy
Robbie Williams -- Rock DJ
Fun. -- Carry On
Katrina and the Waves -- Walking on Sunshine
That's about it...
Have fun working out.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Workouts...
I am so happy to say, that out of the 12x I went to the gym this month 9 have been in the past two weeks. yup last week I went and this week 5x. I am enjoying working out again, I remember that's how it was the first time I lost the weight. I am still mad at myself for letting this happening. But I am also proud that I now am working really hard to changing it.
Today was one of those days, where things just didn't flow right. On my way to the gym, a guy tried to run me off the road, I hit a bird with the car. But then my Pilates session rocked, I learned new moves and laughed my head off. Then onto the treadmill for 50mins of fatburn/cardio. It helps that I can watch Supernatural while doing Cardio.
So then I got home and find out that the post office messed up one of my packages, and just slapped my label onto an envelope and my customer got two bills. Not the Pillow cases she ordered, those are missing now. Oh and to top it off, my tablets screen cracked and it doesn't work anymore. So I need to find a place to fix that.
But back to working out. I am really already seeing improvement in my endurance and I am not so easy out of breath after a workout.
Swimming is an amazing workout. The first time I swam 15mins. Then 20mins and the last two times I swam 30mins. My goal is to work up to 45mins - 1hrs.
So that's my workouts at the moment.
Glad to be back in the gym :D
Today was one of those days, where things just didn't flow right. On my way to the gym, a guy tried to run me off the road, I hit a bird with the car. But then my Pilates session rocked, I learned new moves and laughed my head off. Then onto the treadmill for 50mins of fatburn/cardio. It helps that I can watch Supernatural while doing Cardio.
So then I got home and find out that the post office messed up one of my packages, and just slapped my label onto an envelope and my customer got two bills. Not the Pillow cases she ordered, those are missing now. Oh and to top it off, my tablets screen cracked and it doesn't work anymore. So I need to find a place to fix that.
But back to working out. I am really already seeing improvement in my endurance and I am not so easy out of breath after a workout.
Swimming is an amazing workout. The first time I swam 15mins. Then 20mins and the last two times I swam 30mins. My goal is to work up to 45mins - 1hrs.
So that's my workouts at the moment.
Glad to be back in the gym :D
Monday, June 17, 2013
Week 2,
forgot to weigh in this morning, oh well. Gonna wait till next Monday.
So I wasnt' as good as I should have been, but it's ok, I also started my period, which always makes me feel like a house, I think that is the reason I didn't weigh in.
So I need to exercise today, no swimming, since well obviously. So I think I will meet Steve and do the Treadmill again.
Last week I execised 4x week and I cleaned my house on Friday which took forever and felt like a workout. So I am superproud of that accomplishment.
Meal Plan for this week:
Monday:
Cabbage, Ground Beef and Farfalle (not for me, that is for the family)
Tuesday:
Szechuan Pork Stir Fry (No Rice for me)
Wednesday:
Spaghetti Squash with Tomato Sauce and Meatballs
Thursday:
Grilled Fish, with Summer Salad
Friday:
Pizza for Family, nice big Tuna Salad for me.
Saturday:
Salsa chicken and Rice
Sunday:
Steak, corn and veggies
So I wasnt' as good as I should have been, but it's ok, I also started my period, which always makes me feel like a house, I think that is the reason I didn't weigh in.
So I need to exercise today, no swimming, since well obviously. So I think I will meet Steve and do the Treadmill again.
Last week I execised 4x week and I cleaned my house on Friday which took forever and felt like a workout. So I am superproud of that accomplishment.
Meal Plan for this week:
Monday:
Cabbage, Ground Beef and Farfalle (not for me, that is for the family)
Tuesday:
Szechuan Pork Stir Fry (No Rice for me)
Wednesday:
Spaghetti Squash with Tomato Sauce and Meatballs
Thursday:
Grilled Fish, with Summer Salad
Friday:
Pizza for Family, nice big Tuna Salad for me.
Saturday:
Salsa chicken and Rice
Sunday:
Steak, corn and veggies
Thursday, June 13, 2013
sore and headache...
4 days in a row at the gym. I feel great, not overly sore, but I know tomorrow I will be. Bootcamp is always killing me. Today was lots of Cardio, I had to modify some of the moves, but it is fun.
I think I have one more boot camp and then that's done.
What I don't like about high intensity workouts, they give me headaches. I am usually fine for a couple of hours but then the headache sneaks up and I know it's from working out. The cure for that is usually lots of water. 32oz. of ice cold water seemed to have eased the pain a bit. I am definitely taking an Ibu-profen before bed, not just for the headache but also for the soreness.
My abs are sore, inner thighs and my shoulders are slowly getting there. So tomorrow I won't be going to the gym. Cause I am going to the dentist and then afterwards we are heading to Austin. I have a fun weekend planned, but I also know that I have to watch what I eat and I love that my friend Mylissa, asked me to go and workout with her on Saturday at her gym. So I am packing my swim suit and hope to get some laps in.
Sneakers are going in the bag as well, just in case.
Also for motivation, I printed out the following picture. Yup that is me in 2007 I weighed 185lb. was a size 12. I love the way I felt and looked. So one is hanging in the bathroom, one on the fridge and it's my new profile picture on FB.
So drink lots of water peeps.
I think I have one more boot camp and then that's done.
What I don't like about high intensity workouts, they give me headaches. I am usually fine for a couple of hours but then the headache sneaks up and I know it's from working out. The cure for that is usually lots of water. 32oz. of ice cold water seemed to have eased the pain a bit. I am definitely taking an Ibu-profen before bed, not just for the headache but also for the soreness.
My abs are sore, inner thighs and my shoulders are slowly getting there. So tomorrow I won't be going to the gym. Cause I am going to the dentist and then afterwards we are heading to Austin. I have a fun weekend planned, but I also know that I have to watch what I eat and I love that my friend Mylissa, asked me to go and workout with her on Saturday at her gym. So I am packing my swim suit and hope to get some laps in.
Sneakers are going in the bag as well, just in case.
Also for motivation, I printed out the following picture. Yup that is me in 2007 I weighed 185lb. was a size 12. I love the way I felt and looked. So one is hanging in the bathroom, one on the fridge and it's my new profile picture on FB.
So drink lots of water peeps.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Did I hit my head???
So it's Wednesday and I've been to the gym every day this week. Monday I swam, Tuesday I swam.
Today I had my Pilates session at 7am and then after walked on the treadmill for 50mins. I don't remember the last time I didn't wuss out on cardio.
So as I am walking, I got to watch Supernatural and I listened to my music. I got to think, at how much I enjoyed the gym. I love working out. I do, I hate being sore, but I remember how good I looked after I had lost 80lb. And that I loved wearing the cute clothes, which are still in my closet.
So it finally hit me. I am back in that headspace. I dont care about the scale (yeah I do, but not as much) I took progress pictures yesterday. And will do so every couple of weeks. I know I can do this and I really want that tattoo that is my reward for the goal weight.
It sucks when you are trying to loose weight and you think you are doing ok, but then you realize you head wasn't in it. I know 80% of weight loss success is nutrition. But you know what I know, if my workout ethics are where they are supposed to be, then my eating is much better as well.
I want this so bad I can taste it. I really enjoy swimming and I think that will be my major workout, with pilates 2x week. So we'll see how this goes.
Happy Kicking...
Today I had my Pilates session at 7am and then after walked on the treadmill for 50mins. I don't remember the last time I didn't wuss out on cardio.
So as I am walking, I got to watch Supernatural and I listened to my music. I got to think, at how much I enjoyed the gym. I love working out. I do, I hate being sore, but I remember how good I looked after I had lost 80lb. And that I loved wearing the cute clothes, which are still in my closet.
So it finally hit me. I am back in that headspace. I dont care about the scale (yeah I do, but not as much) I took progress pictures yesterday. And will do so every couple of weeks. I know I can do this and I really want that tattoo that is my reward for the goal weight.
It sucks when you are trying to loose weight and you think you are doing ok, but then you realize you head wasn't in it. I know 80% of weight loss success is nutrition. But you know what I know, if my workout ethics are where they are supposed to be, then my eating is much better as well.
I want this so bad I can taste it. I really enjoy swimming and I think that will be my major workout, with pilates 2x week. So we'll see how this goes.
Happy Kicking...
Monday, June 10, 2013
Weigh-in...
the scale this morning read 267lb. which is one lb. down. I am very happy with this, cause i know it's good weight that went "Auf Wiedersehen" I hate it when people go like, I lost 5lb. in a week. Yeah probably all water and muscle and not fat. So I am taking it slow. My goal is 2lb. a week, but I take it as I go.
Today also starts my 5x week gym routine. I am meeting Steve there today at 5:30 for Cardio. Elliptical it will be. Then tomorrow, I will swim while the kids are in their lesson. Wendesday is Pilates, Thursday I need to figure out how to manage it, but I will go to bootcamp. And friday I gotta go early cause we are leaving for Austin. So I have it planned. :D
I hope that Steve will go more often too now, cause I love him and he needs to watch out, his Dad had a heart attack pretty young, so he needs to be healhty.
Foodwise this week:
Monday:
Zucchinin Bake
Tuesday:
Tortelloni on Spinach, Tomoato Sauce
Wendesday:
Filet Mignon, Broccoli, Tomato Mozarella Salad
Thursday:
Cabbage and Ground Beef
Let me know if you want recipes and I will post them.
So this is it, this is me on my weightloss Journey.
Oh I also saw the Doctor today: Blood pressure 105/70 which is great, last time it was 117/98 so there is improvement. They also tested my blood sugar it was at 5.3% which is in the normal range *phew. Then they are also screening my cholesterol, thyroid and all the other things like kidney and liver. If something is wrong I will know by tomorrow. I really like the Doctor, she is tiny Asian women with the cutest lisp. The kids saw her too and like her.
Happy Monday!
Today also starts my 5x week gym routine. I am meeting Steve there today at 5:30 for Cardio. Elliptical it will be. Then tomorrow, I will swim while the kids are in their lesson. Wendesday is Pilates, Thursday I need to figure out how to manage it, but I will go to bootcamp. And friday I gotta go early cause we are leaving for Austin. So I have it planned. :D
I hope that Steve will go more often too now, cause I love him and he needs to watch out, his Dad had a heart attack pretty young, so he needs to be healhty.
Foodwise this week:
Monday:
Zucchinin Bake
Tuesday:
Tortelloni on Spinach, Tomoato Sauce
Wendesday:
Filet Mignon, Broccoli, Tomato Mozarella Salad
Thursday:
Cabbage and Ground Beef
Let me know if you want recipes and I will post them.
So this is it, this is me on my weightloss Journey.
Oh I also saw the Doctor today: Blood pressure 105/70 which is great, last time it was 117/98 so there is improvement. They also tested my blood sugar it was at 5.3% which is in the normal range *phew. Then they are also screening my cholesterol, thyroid and all the other things like kidney and liver. If something is wrong I will know by tomorrow. I really like the Doctor, she is tiny Asian women with the cutest lisp. The kids saw her too and like her.
Happy Monday!
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Reward system...
So for each small goal I get a reward...
10lb. -- Frappucino
20lb. -- Supernatural T-Shirt
30lb. -- Picture with Jared Padalecki
40lb. -- Massage
50lb. -- Nice Dinner out on the town.
60lb. -- Hug Picture with Jared and Jensen
70lb. -- cute Rockabilly dress
80lb. -- Industrial Piercing
90lb. - GOAL -- Supernatural Tattoo on my lower back...
I better hurry cause I will see Jared in September in Dallas.
40lb. -- Massage
50lb. -- Nice Dinner out on the town.
60lb. -- Hug Picture with Jared and Jensen
70lb. -- cute Rockabilly dress
80lb. -- Industrial Piercing
90lb. - GOAL -- Supernatural Tattoo on my lower back...
I better hurry cause I will see Jared in September in Dallas.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Day 1
I survived Day 1... yup I was thinking of going to the gym to do Cardio Kickboxing and then realized that that was not a good idea with my back, so I decided on swimming and then finally went for a walk with the dog. Walked 1.35 miles in 30min. Not the best but for now it's good enough.
I also managed to log all my food, but didn't drink enough water, well 32oz. But today is a new day, right? So water it is.
I don't know why this journey this time is so hard. It was so easy the first time. But maybe it's cause I loved that darn gym. I also was at home, settled and in a good place.
The last 4 yrs have been tumultous to say the least. Yes the past year has been better, but there were a lot of changes. The loss of what I thought was a friendship, which I now realize was a sham and I feel terrible about what I put my family thru. (so maybe the guilt is holding me back?) Moving to a huge city. That wasn't easy. Especially since I had moved 17yrs earlier to Austin from Zurich. I loved Austin, it was small I had friends there, my life was there.
But this is where I am now, I am blessed. The schools are wonderful here, we are starting to make new friends and there is lots of other fun things to do.
So here I am starting anew and not trying to mourn what is lost.
Monday, June 3, 2013
importance of enough calories...
So why am I an expert? Well I've been struggling with my weight all my life and I have lost 80lb before and had kept it off for over 4 yrs. Now here I am this morning at 268lb. My goal for the month of June is to loose 8lb. if possible 9lb to see that 5 in my weight. :D
Now, I tried to starve myself by only eating 800-1000 calories, and yes you will loose weight, but not the fat. What happens if you don't eat enough calories, is that you body thinks you are starving it and then it just holds on to the fat in your body. Is that what you really want? To be a flabby skinny person? Well I am not. So here is what I am going to do about it. I am tracking my calories, I will eat about 1300-1500cals. I will try and get my carbs in the morning and no carb meals in the evening. If I do have rice for dinner, I wont stress about it.
Also I am going to try and have over 100gr of protein in my day and less than 75gr of carb. I need at least 64oz of water in my day and 30mins of some sort of exercise. Say it taking the Dog for walk, better yet, take a class at the gym. What am I paying my gym membership for? Good thing is, my kids are out of school by Thursday, so we will be going to the pool a lot and I will swim as exercise.
What really stinks about this number it's exactly the same weight I was in January. I had a hectic 5months, but that is no excuse, I just need to get into a routine, this is not just for me, it's for my family. Well mostly for me, cause I felt good.
Now eat those calories.
Breakfast Shake:
Juice 2 carrots, 1 pear and 2 handfuls of baby spinach. Add some vanilla protein powder and voila, a nutritious breakfast.
267 Calories, 25.5g Protein, 43 Carbs, 10gr Fiber
Have a great Day:
Now, I tried to starve myself by only eating 800-1000 calories, and yes you will loose weight, but not the fat. What happens if you don't eat enough calories, is that you body thinks you are starving it and then it just holds on to the fat in your body. Is that what you really want? To be a flabby skinny person? Well I am not. So here is what I am going to do about it. I am tracking my calories, I will eat about 1300-1500cals. I will try and get my carbs in the morning and no carb meals in the evening. If I do have rice for dinner, I wont stress about it.
Also I am going to try and have over 100gr of protein in my day and less than 75gr of carb. I need at least 64oz of water in my day and 30mins of some sort of exercise. Say it taking the Dog for walk, better yet, take a class at the gym. What am I paying my gym membership for? Good thing is, my kids are out of school by Thursday, so we will be going to the pool a lot and I will swim as exercise.
What really stinks about this number it's exactly the same weight I was in January. I had a hectic 5months, but that is no excuse, I just need to get into a routine, this is not just for me, it's for my family. Well mostly for me, cause I felt good.
Now eat those calories.
Breakfast Shake:
Juice 2 carrots, 1 pear and 2 handfuls of baby spinach. Add some vanilla protein powder and voila, a nutritious breakfast.
267 Calories, 25.5g Protein, 43 Carbs, 10gr Fiber
Have a great Day:
Thursday, May 30, 2013
you know what...
So, I am done...
I don't go for a diet, or a fad or whatever it is that is in right now. I am done...
I know how I can loose weight, what I must do. I did it before, I was successful. I got to where I wanted to be. So now it's my turn to do it my way. I am fed up with being pulled in every which direction. So this is what is going to happen.
I will eat healthy and I will eat carbs, I will lower them but I won't give them up. Fuck that, I love my carbs and I wanna eat fruit. So I will stay away from complex carbs as much as possible but I won't give them up all together.
Now I will log my food, I've done it last time, I put every single bite I ate into Fitday, well now I am using loose it and it makes it easier. But I have to do it. My biggest down fall: water... I need to drink more water. My goal is to drinkg 64oz a day. Possibly more.
Also Gym I need to hit the gym 5 days a week. Cardio 5 days workout 3 days, lifting and Pilates. That is what I am doing. Screw this I am so tired of this fat body and my clothes not fitting.
I am done... listening to other people, I am doing this my way. If you don't like it go the hell away.
I don't go for a diet, or a fad or whatever it is that is in right now. I am done...
I know how I can loose weight, what I must do. I did it before, I was successful. I got to where I wanted to be. So now it's my turn to do it my way. I am fed up with being pulled in every which direction. So this is what is going to happen.
I will eat healthy and I will eat carbs, I will lower them but I won't give them up. Fuck that, I love my carbs and I wanna eat fruit. So I will stay away from complex carbs as much as possible but I won't give them up all together.
Now I will log my food, I've done it last time, I put every single bite I ate into Fitday, well now I am using loose it and it makes it easier. But I have to do it. My biggest down fall: water... I need to drink more water. My goal is to drinkg 64oz a day. Possibly more.
Also Gym I need to hit the gym 5 days a week. Cardio 5 days workout 3 days, lifting and Pilates. That is what I am doing. Screw this I am so tired of this fat body and my clothes not fitting.
I am done... listening to other people, I am doing this my way. If you don't like it go the hell away.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Frustration....
I am so frustrated with myself on this journey. I do good for 3-4 days and then it's miserable and I think my scale is broken cause how can I got form 266 to 271 in two days???
I am so done... I am about to go and make me breakfast. This afternoon after I drop off my friends kid I have pilates. I am going to the gym every day this week. I really need to. I am so angry right now. *sigh
I am so done... I am about to go and make me breakfast. This afternoon after I drop off my friends kid I have pilates. I am going to the gym every day this week. I really need to. I am so angry right now. *sigh
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Memorial Day weekend...
Another week has gone by and no weight loss, it is getting frustrating, but hold on. There are some really good things I did this week:
I went to the gym 3x this week. :D
I logged my food for the past 4 days and I posted on a group I created on facebook.
Drinking more water, not enough yet, but more...
So there are things that are changing. Sometimes it just takes a while. I am going to work thru this, I know. I have two weddings coming up and a picture Op with Jared Padalecki. So I wanna look better than I did last year. So these are my motivators. I decided a long time ago, I am never going to be skinny. I wanna be a size 12-14 cause that's when i was happy. I wanna have curves, i don't wanna be a stick figure.
This weekend we are not going away, which means I won't have to worry about what to eat. Tomorrow we are going to Comic Palooza, I am going to bring a shake with me and some fruit or veggies as a snack. That say the temptation is hopefully not there.
On Monday we are having friends over and I got the foods, so I know I can eat everything that I make. Which is the big issue I have when i go somewhere.
So yeah it took me four freaking years to get fat again, so it won't go away overnight. Writing here helps me and I hope that it will get better from here on out.
Much love and happy Memorial day.
I went to the gym 3x this week. :D
I logged my food for the past 4 days and I posted on a group I created on facebook.
Drinking more water, not enough yet, but more...
So there are things that are changing. Sometimes it just takes a while. I am going to work thru this, I know. I have two weddings coming up and a picture Op with Jared Padalecki. So I wanna look better than I did last year. So these are my motivators. I decided a long time ago, I am never going to be skinny. I wanna be a size 12-14 cause that's when i was happy. I wanna have curves, i don't wanna be a stick figure.
This weekend we are not going away, which means I won't have to worry about what to eat. Tomorrow we are going to Comic Palooza, I am going to bring a shake with me and some fruit or veggies as a snack. That say the temptation is hopefully not there.
On Monday we are having friends over and I got the foods, so I know I can eat everything that I make. Which is the big issue I have when i go somewhere.
So yeah it took me four freaking years to get fat again, so it won't go away overnight. Writing here helps me and I hope that it will get better from here on out.
Much love and happy Memorial day.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Head is organized... now comes my life...
It's a bit longer than a year, that I got out and decided it's time to take control of my own life again. In my head I am in a really good place right now. I don't need therapy anymore, I don't need medication for my depression anymore and haven't had a bad migraine since then either. It's amazing what getting rid of one bad influence can do to you, right?
So then all the moving and getting readjusted happened and my store is taking off in a good way too. So lots was going on. But this morning I woke up and I looked around my bedroom and I saw things slowly creeping up that I don't wanna do anymore.
So what am I to do? I used to do Fly lady... and my house was in great shape, so I went to my Cozi Family Calendar and made the meal plan for the week. I also jotted down a quick morning routine.
This week is getting the Master Bedroom cleaned, if that isn't a sign I don't know what is.
Also I decided my SewGeekAustin workhours are from 9-3 and that's it. If I decide to work a bit later fine but I have other things I need to take care of first. My house and my family and foremost myself.
So that's what is happening.
I am now going off to do my morning Routine Quickly, make myself some breakfast and get some stuff in the bedroom done. Then I will get my serger our and will work today.
I hope this will help me get the rest of my life in check. And the last thing that needs to be added is regular exercise. Yup I wanna go back to the gym again 5 days a week and be healthy and cute again.
So that's it for now.
So then all the moving and getting readjusted happened and my store is taking off in a good way too. So lots was going on. But this morning I woke up and I looked around my bedroom and I saw things slowly creeping up that I don't wanna do anymore.
So what am I to do? I used to do Fly lady... and my house was in great shape, so I went to my Cozi Family Calendar and made the meal plan for the week. I also jotted down a quick morning routine.
This week is getting the Master Bedroom cleaned, if that isn't a sign I don't know what is.
Also I decided my SewGeekAustin workhours are from 9-3 and that's it. If I decide to work a bit later fine but I have other things I need to take care of first. My house and my family and foremost myself.
So that's what is happening.
I am now going off to do my morning Routine Quickly, make myself some breakfast and get some stuff in the bedroom done. Then I will get my serger our and will work today.
I hope this will help me get the rest of my life in check. And the last thing that needs to be added is regular exercise. Yup I wanna go back to the gym again 5 days a week and be healthy and cute again.
So that's it for now.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Magic Number
I am lost in the 260's, I was so close and then so far again. But this week I made the conscious effort to eat better and drink lots more water and tea.
I love tea and it is a great addition to water and better than any soft drink. If you wanna know some of my favorite Teas go here... It helps me not getting bored of water.
Water is so dang important, but I can go a whole day without drinking anything but a cup of coffee in the morning, I know it's not good. So I am trying really hared to drink 64oz.
Did really well this weekend. I also am trying to stay away from grains, pretty much any grains, and I have been doing pretty good with that too. ( I had a cupcake, but hey it was 1 and not 4 like I would have done in the past 4yrs).
As for eating...
I am trying to track all my food but I tend to forget, so that's a goal for this coming week. I have an easy app on my phone called looseit and it is great, cause it has a code scanner. Even thou, I barely eat any packaged food anymore. Most of my food is fresh from Greenling.com which I really adore.
So that's my progress, the magic number at the moment is 259 it's a pretty number :D
I love tea and it is a great addition to water and better than any soft drink. If you wanna know some of my favorite Teas go here... It helps me not getting bored of water.
Water is so dang important, but I can go a whole day without drinking anything but a cup of coffee in the morning, I know it's not good. So I am trying really hared to drink 64oz.
Did really well this weekend. I also am trying to stay away from grains, pretty much any grains, and I have been doing pretty good with that too. ( I had a cupcake, but hey it was 1 and not 4 like I would have done in the past 4yrs).
As for eating...
I am trying to track all my food but I tend to forget, so that's a goal for this coming week. I have an easy app on my phone called looseit and it is great, cause it has a code scanner. Even thou, I barely eat any packaged food anymore. Most of my food is fresh from Greenling.com which I really adore.
So that's my progress, the magic number at the moment is 259 it's a pretty number :D
Friday, May 3, 2013
so....
What has been going on? Well I struggle every day with my food choices, why is it so fucking hard this time?
I really don't know. But I do know that I have to get back to basics. I wanna loose 8lb in may. I got on the scale today and it said 266, fuck this. I can't do this anymore. So what did I do last time I was so successful?
I tracked every single think that went into my mouth. So that's what I do again.
For Breakfast I made myself a protein Juice. I put in 1pear, 1apple, 2 carrots and a handful of fresh spinach. 1scoop of vanilla protein powder and a tsp of L-Glutamine.
Lunch I am going to make me a nice big salad and for dinner we are going out, but I know what I am going to order, so no problem there. We are going to have shawarma.
This weekend will be tougher, we are gone for Birthday celebrations, but I am going to try and make it as healthy as I can.
As I struggle with my weight loss, I am also struggling with my daily routines in the house. I need to get back to basics on that too, it's not like the house is a horrendous mess, but laundry never gets put away (it is clean, just not put away) I could vacuum more often and just in general putting things away. So today I will finish the laundry and do a sweep thru the house.
I need to set up a schedule for myself and really set time aside for those things and then work. So if you got this far in my ramblings, thank you.
I really don't know. But I do know that I have to get back to basics. I wanna loose 8lb in may. I got on the scale today and it said 266, fuck this. I can't do this anymore. So what did I do last time I was so successful?
I tracked every single think that went into my mouth. So that's what I do again.
For Breakfast I made myself a protein Juice. I put in 1pear, 1apple, 2 carrots and a handful of fresh spinach. 1scoop of vanilla protein powder and a tsp of L-Glutamine.
Lunch I am going to make me a nice big salad and for dinner we are going out, but I know what I am going to order, so no problem there. We are going to have shawarma.
This weekend will be tougher, we are gone for Birthday celebrations, but I am going to try and make it as healthy as I can.
As I struggle with my weight loss, I am also struggling with my daily routines in the house. I need to get back to basics on that too, it's not like the house is a horrendous mess, but laundry never gets put away (it is clean, just not put away) I could vacuum more often and just in general putting things away. So today I will finish the laundry and do a sweep thru the house.
I need to set up a schedule for myself and really set time aside for those things and then work. So if you got this far in my ramblings, thank you.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Gluten Free (I hope) and Low Carb Shepherds Pie
So I wanted Shepherds Pie, but cause I am trying to stay away from starchy foods, the Potatos were not an option. So I was thinking of this all afternoon and then had the Idea. I made fake mashed potatos before with Cauliflower. Well guess what? I went to the store and got Cauliflower and frozen corn, cause those where the only two things I did not have.
Fake Mashed Potatos:
Cut the Cauliflower into pieces and boil them till very soft, drain. Add a tbsp of butter and season then use your handmixer and mash them up like you would potatos. Don't add milk, since the Cauliflower is a veggie, it still has some liquid in it.
Meat Filling:
Brown ground beef (I used grass fed, that I got a sprouts the other day), season with what you feel like, I usually trow in some mushrooms and carrots but didn't today. Then make a brown Gravy, I am spoiled I have a sauce my mom brought me from Switzerland it's called "Braten Sauce" and it's from Knorr. But regular Brown Gravy will work.
So then you get a deep oven safe dish, heat oven to 350F, put the meat mixture in, then the bag of frozen corn, then the Caulifower Mash and top it with Cheddar Cheese.
Put in the oven for 30minutes and enjoy.
Both my kids and my husband got seconds. So there something healthy.
Enjoy!!!
Fake Mashed Potatos:
Cut the Cauliflower into pieces and boil them till very soft, drain. Add a tbsp of butter and season then use your handmixer and mash them up like you would potatos. Don't add milk, since the Cauliflower is a veggie, it still has some liquid in it.
Meat Filling:
Brown ground beef (I used grass fed, that I got a sprouts the other day), season with what you feel like, I usually trow in some mushrooms and carrots but didn't today. Then make a brown Gravy, I am spoiled I have a sauce my mom brought me from Switzerland it's called "Braten Sauce" and it's from Knorr. But regular Brown Gravy will work.
So then you get a deep oven safe dish, heat oven to 350F, put the meat mixture in, then the bag of frozen corn, then the Caulifower Mash and top it with Cheddar Cheese.
Put in the oven for 30minutes and enjoy.
Both my kids and my husband got seconds. So there something healthy.
Enjoy!!!
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Back to page one...
Yesterday was the first day in a long time that felt normal again. Well after my mom visiting for 6 weeks and Faire and everything else going on.
I haven't weighed in, in a while. So Tomorrow that's what I am going to do.
As for now, I am juicing one meal a day, today it was breakfast. I made Carrots, Cellery, Strawberries and a pear Juice. Very yummy. Then I also try not to eat white foods, like bread, pasta, potatos things like that.
Today I am going to Zumba in the evening. I am still training with a trainer twice a week, but we are doing Pilates and it is hard, but a lot of fun.
So we'll see where I go from here.
I haven't weighed in, in a while. So Tomorrow that's what I am going to do.
As for now, I am juicing one meal a day, today it was breakfast. I made Carrots, Cellery, Strawberries and a pear Juice. Very yummy. Then I also try not to eat white foods, like bread, pasta, potatos things like that.
Today I am going to Zumba in the evening. I am still training with a trainer twice a week, but we are doing Pilates and it is hard, but a lot of fun.
So we'll see where I go from here.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Limping back onto the wagon...
So today is the day, where I am going gluten free as much as possible again. I have done it before, and I am doing it again. Breakfast is going to be 2 eggs sunny side up with sauteed vegetables.
Dinner is Chicken Drumsticks baked and Veggies, I will make rice for the rest of the family. I am also tying to stay way from grains, legumes and such as well.
We are taking the kids to Kemah Boardwalk today, so they can spend one more day with their Grandma, she is leaving on Thursday to go back home to Switzerland. We had a wonderful visit and she spoiled me rotten helping with housework. But yeah the eating and the cooking suffered a bit.
So that's what is going on, we will see how this is going to go.
Much love,
Dinner is Chicken Drumsticks baked and Veggies, I will make rice for the rest of the family. I am also tying to stay way from grains, legumes and such as well.
We are taking the kids to Kemah Boardwalk today, so they can spend one more day with their Grandma, she is leaving on Thursday to go back home to Switzerland. We had a wonderful visit and she spoiled me rotten helping with housework. But yeah the eating and the cooking suffered a bit.
So that's what is going on, we will see how this is going to go.
Much love,
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Am I turning into a Glutard???
So for the past month I have been trying very hard to stay away from grains. I have not eaten a slice of bread in a very long time and Pasta, forget it. Not because I am gluten intolerant, but to aid with weight loss.
So on Monday I had made Cabbage and Pasta for dinner. I cook my cabbage with bacon and ground beef and serve it over pasta. I didn't eat pasta that day. Yesterday for lunch I had the left overs and I didn't think anything of it and ate the pasta. OUCH big mistake. I got the worst tummy ache ever.
Then today I had two slices of toast cause I had a really crappy night, I got all of 2hrs of sleep and I was starving. Then for lunch I had a bagel, that was the dumbest idea. I again have a tummy ache. So guess what I am going to stay away from grain products.
Does that make me a Glutard I don't know, but I noticed that I am feeling better when I stay away from them and that I seem to have more energy.
If you are offended by the world Glutard I am sorry, but I have many friends that are Gluten intolerant and guess what they don't mind.
Happy loosing
So on Monday I had made Cabbage and Pasta for dinner. I cook my cabbage with bacon and ground beef and serve it over pasta. I didn't eat pasta that day. Yesterday for lunch I had the left overs and I didn't think anything of it and ate the pasta. OUCH big mistake. I got the worst tummy ache ever.
Then today I had two slices of toast cause I had a really crappy night, I got all of 2hrs of sleep and I was starving. Then for lunch I had a bagel, that was the dumbest idea. I again have a tummy ache. So guess what I am going to stay away from grain products.
Does that make me a Glutard I don't know, but I noticed that I am feeling better when I stay away from them and that I seem to have more energy.
If you are offended by the world Glutard I am sorry, but I have many friends that are Gluten intolerant and guess what they don't mind.
Happy loosing
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Ranting...
This is going to be long and dragged out and has nothing to do with my weight loss, but it was a long time coming.
So almost a year ago I said "No" to a person that back then I thought of was my best friend. Well she did not take it well and the friendship came to an end. I really kept my tongue. Sadly we are still tied to a few things and they are being nasty about things and I post that on facebook, cause they are messing with my credit.
In hindsight, I could write so many nasty thing about this person, but I haven't and I won't I am a better person than that. But enough is enough, I am really sick of reading all the time how I was such a bad influence and negative energy in her life. Why the Fuck did you keep me arround for 4yrs if I was such an awful person? I've done everything to make your life easier and all I get is cheap shots at my character.
Now this weekend proofed that this "Divorce" was the best thing in my life. I've seen people I havent' seen in a while and they knew me during the "Friendship" and they looked at me and told me that they can tell I am so much happier, well yes I am. I am the happiest I've been in a while. I don't run ragged anymore. I can do what I want. I am creative again, I am having fun.
So why does someone harbor such nasty feelings? I don't know, but I am just tired of it. I am a better person than she makes me out to be and those that know me, know it too.
Ok I am done ranting now.
So almost a year ago I said "No" to a person that back then I thought of was my best friend. Well she did not take it well and the friendship came to an end. I really kept my tongue. Sadly we are still tied to a few things and they are being nasty about things and I post that on facebook, cause they are messing with my credit.
In hindsight, I could write so many nasty thing about this person, but I haven't and I won't I am a better person than that. But enough is enough, I am really sick of reading all the time how I was such a bad influence and negative energy in her life. Why the Fuck did you keep me arround for 4yrs if I was such an awful person? I've done everything to make your life easier and all I get is cheap shots at my character.
Now this weekend proofed that this "Divorce" was the best thing in my life. I've seen people I havent' seen in a while and they knew me during the "Friendship" and they looked at me and told me that they can tell I am so much happier, well yes I am. I am the happiest I've been in a while. I don't run ragged anymore. I can do what I want. I am creative again, I am having fun.
So why does someone harbor such nasty feelings? I don't know, but I am just tired of it. I am a better person than she makes me out to be and those that know me, know it too.
Ok I am done ranting now.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Small Steps, one at a time...
So I've been working out and the scale had not budged much, at least not the one at the gym. I have the horrible habit of weighing myself every morning during the week. (can't on the weekends, cause I live in a tent out in the woods). Yes I know it's not healthy, but it gives me the feeling of control over it. This morning it read 265lb. Woohoo, that is almost at 11lb. now.
But success can also be measured in other ways. As I have written before I am part of the Fairy Cast at a wonderful Renaissance Faire, called Sherwood Forest Faire out in Paige, TX. So we do a lot of walking that is why I normally don't workout on Mondays. Anyways, this morning I woke up and I realized, hey wait a minute, I am not nearly as tired, sore or feeling like being hit by a truck. So I must be getting in much better shape. I still woke up with allergies and a cough from being outside all weekend, but that is besides the point. I am doing ok. It made me smile. Oh and another thing that made me all fuzzy and warm inside, was the bodice I made for my costume. It laces up in the front and at the beginning, I would say, there was at leas a 2 inch difference between the front panel. This weekend I was able to lace it up and it was almost closed all the way. So I must have lost inches as well.
So what I want to say is, I should not obsess about the numbers on the scale, cause success can be measured so many ways and that is an advise I should take to heart, especially since it is not just for weight loss but also for my personal life.
These past 8 months have been such a blessing, and I know every so often there will be stone thrown into my way. But I am now a firm believer that I am on my way again to become strong and healthy and not just physically. No also mentally.
Thank for reading:
But success can also be measured in other ways. As I have written before I am part of the Fairy Cast at a wonderful Renaissance Faire, called Sherwood Forest Faire out in Paige, TX. So we do a lot of walking that is why I normally don't workout on Mondays. Anyways, this morning I woke up and I realized, hey wait a minute, I am not nearly as tired, sore or feeling like being hit by a truck. So I must be getting in much better shape. I still woke up with allergies and a cough from being outside all weekend, but that is besides the point. I am doing ok. It made me smile. Oh and another thing that made me all fuzzy and warm inside, was the bodice I made for my costume. It laces up in the front and at the beginning, I would say, there was at leas a 2 inch difference between the front panel. This weekend I was able to lace it up and it was almost closed all the way. So I must have lost inches as well.
So what I want to say is, I should not obsess about the numbers on the scale, cause success can be measured so many ways and that is an advise I should take to heart, especially since it is not just for weight loss but also for my personal life.
These past 8 months have been such a blessing, and I know every so often there will be stone thrown into my way. But I am now a firm believer that I am on my way again to become strong and healthy and not just physically. No also mentally.
Thank for reading:
Monday, February 18, 2013
Another Monday...
The last two weeks, I didn't workout much, well not entirely true, walking up the hills at the faire is kicking me in the Ass.
I met with my Trainer on Wednesday and the workout was gruesome, but it pais off. My clothes are fitting me looser. The scale sais I am down to 268 this morning, but I am ok with that. It is a slow porcess.
So this weekend... Faire is the most fun I have had in a while. The people in the Fae Cast are amazing and I have made so many friends. Friends that actually care for me and don't take things I do for them for Granted, just to demand more. Friends that truly appreciate me. This journey has been so amazing in my healing process. My mental health is better than it has been in I dare say years.
What is even more amazing, my husband, who is not a faire person at all has come out the last two weekends and is even considering to be a drow at some point this season.
So yes life is good. The kids have adjust to the new home and we are again happy.
So where does that make a difference in a weight loss journey?
It is important that you mental mindset is in line with you healhty life style. If you just want to try then you won't be successful. I've been trying for 2yrs now to loose the weight, but due to circumstances, my head never was in it. Now the game has changed. I am watching what I eat. I am drinking tons of water and I do go and workout. So now that all the stars are aligned, I know there will be success.
Off we go and get healthy.
I met with my Trainer on Wednesday and the workout was gruesome, but it pais off. My clothes are fitting me looser. The scale sais I am down to 268 this morning, but I am ok with that. It is a slow porcess.
So this weekend... Faire is the most fun I have had in a while. The people in the Fae Cast are amazing and I have made so many friends. Friends that actually care for me and don't take things I do for them for Granted, just to demand more. Friends that truly appreciate me. This journey has been so amazing in my healing process. My mental health is better than it has been in I dare say years.
What is even more amazing, my husband, who is not a faire person at all has come out the last two weekends and is even considering to be a drow at some point this season.
So yes life is good. The kids have adjust to the new home and we are again happy.
So where does that make a difference in a weight loss journey?
It is important that you mental mindset is in line with you healhty life style. If you just want to try then you won't be successful. I've been trying for 2yrs now to loose the weight, but due to circumstances, my head never was in it. Now the game has changed. I am watching what I eat. I am drinking tons of water and I do go and workout. So now that all the stars are aligned, I know there will be success.
Off we go and get healthy.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Going downhill
Hahaha, got ya, well it's going down hill, but in a good way.
I stepped on the scale on Friday and I was down to 267lb. That is like 8lb since we started this journey after some ups and downs. Yes I know I still have a long ways to go, but hey, I am slowly getting there. Rome wasn't built in one day.
Sherwood Forest Faire Weekend 1 was amazing, did a lot of walking, but then on Sunday I came down with a migraine. I think all the pre-show stress got to me and put me down for the count. But hey all is well today.
So as I am sitting here I see a lot of my friends talking about home delivery of organic produce. I think I want to try this. I wanna learn to cook more seasonal and it's a great way to support local farmers. So I am looking into Greenling as one of the companies I wanna go with. Each week they will send you a box with produce and it's not that expensive. So I am really contemplating that or the one where I can choose what I want. We will see what's going to happen.
But yes I missed all of last week in Training not feeling well. So tomorrow we are headed back to the gym to Git R. Done
I stepped on the scale on Friday and I was down to 267lb. That is like 8lb since we started this journey after some ups and downs. Yes I know I still have a long ways to go, but hey, I am slowly getting there. Rome wasn't built in one day.
Sherwood Forest Faire Weekend 1 was amazing, did a lot of walking, but then on Sunday I came down with a migraine. I think all the pre-show stress got to me and put me down for the count. But hey all is well today.
So as I am sitting here I see a lot of my friends talking about home delivery of organic produce. I think I want to try this. I wanna learn to cook more seasonal and it's a great way to support local farmers. So I am looking into Greenling as one of the companies I wanna go with. Each week they will send you a box with produce and it's not that expensive. So I am really contemplating that or the one where I can choose what I want. We will see what's going to happen.
But yes I missed all of last week in Training not feeling well. So tomorrow we are headed back to the gym to Git R. Done
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Another week...
I know I've been slacking on writing, but I've been busy with workouts, and getting ready to be the Chocolate Fairy at Sherwood Forest Faire. I am having so much fun it is just indescribable.
So as for food and such...
I did loose 1lb. not the result I wanted, but better than nothing and then on Wednesday we measured my BMI and all that good stuff and yup we are right on Target. I wanna loose 103lb. the goal is to get as close as possible to 199 by my 40th birthday. I did really well over the weekend, but then was sick with Allergies Monday and Tuesday. So eating sucked on top of that, my period showed up a week early. Yes it's all the good things at once.
But that aside, I had another breakthrough, I changed my Training Sessions to Monday and Friday, like I used to have them and then on Wednesdays will workout by myself. I also will go in on Tuesdays and Thursdays and do 45mins of Cardio. I love that I can watch Supernatural while on the elliptical or threadmill. So that is bonus.
But the realization was, I love my husband, I really do, but I can't workout in the evenings. No energy. So instead, I get Lars on the bus and then head to the gym. I am done by 9:30 am and I still got time to do stuff for SewGeekAustin and other things.
So yeah realize when your best time to workout is, cause that is important.
Happy Loosing
So as for food and such...
I did loose 1lb. not the result I wanted, but better than nothing and then on Wednesday we measured my BMI and all that good stuff and yup we are right on Target. I wanna loose 103lb. the goal is to get as close as possible to 199 by my 40th birthday. I did really well over the weekend, but then was sick with Allergies Monday and Tuesday. So eating sucked on top of that, my period showed up a week early. Yes it's all the good things at once.
But that aside, I had another breakthrough, I changed my Training Sessions to Monday and Friday, like I used to have them and then on Wednesdays will workout by myself. I also will go in on Tuesdays and Thursdays and do 45mins of Cardio. I love that I can watch Supernatural while on the elliptical or threadmill. So that is bonus.
But the realization was, I love my husband, I really do, but I can't workout in the evenings. No energy. So instead, I get Lars on the bus and then head to the gym. I am done by 9:30 am and I still got time to do stuff for SewGeekAustin and other things.
So yeah realize when your best time to workout is, cause that is important.
Happy Loosing
Thursday, January 24, 2013
2 weeks in...
After 3 Training Sessions with my Mistress Carol, I can see improvement in my fitness level. I lost 1lb. Yeah me!!! My mindset is in the right spot. I haven't been in this place for a very long time, but being back feels great. Good things have come our way.
Back to the fitness level thing. For the past 3 sessions, Carol had me do step ups 20x each leg 4 sets. The first time, I wanted to cry, cause I let myself get to that point. Today I had to do that exercise again and lo and behold, I was able to actually talk to Carol without having to stop to catch my breath. So my trainer even said, we are going to move on, on Tuesday. I really enjoy training with her, I know it takes actually 28 days to form a habit, so I really need to work even harder on the diet thing.
So anybody that tells you that they changed their life after a couple of days with some diet / lifestyle, I call BULL. Yes there is so much new information about Nutrition out there since I was on this Journey last time, but it still takes you and your body a while to get used to any change.
I used to tell my clients I am only with them 1 -3 hrs a week, they need to do their homework and 80% of that is what you put into your mouth.
This time my nutrtion approach is, low Carb, High Healthy Fats and High Protein. Now I love Bread and Pasta, but I should not be eating it anymore. So yeah I had a loaf of Ezekiel Bread in the fridge, did I throw it out? No I had one slice for breakfast instead of two. Now it's gone and I won't buy anymore. I don't do Sandwiches for lunch anymore. I make me a salad, with Shrimp or Tuna. Or i just have sliced Veggies, Hummus and Turkey breast lunchmeat. Things like that. I look at it, that it is like when I was pregnant with my kids. I had gestational Diabetes. 1 Carb count was 15gr. I am now allowed to eat 100gr of carbs. I try to eat 100 gr of protein and healhty fats, like Avocados, nuts and Almond Milk.
So it is not as hard as I thought it would be, especially since I mostly plan out my meals and try to eat my carbs in the morning. I eat 1 fruit each days. Raspberries are awesome, cause they are low on sugar.
We'll see where this Journey leads, but I am looking foward to it, especially since my passion for working out seems to have returned. It also helps that Supernatural is on, and I can sneak a peek at the boys during... but shhh, don't tell anybody.
Laters
Back to the fitness level thing. For the past 3 sessions, Carol had me do step ups 20x each leg 4 sets. The first time, I wanted to cry, cause I let myself get to that point. Today I had to do that exercise again and lo and behold, I was able to actually talk to Carol without having to stop to catch my breath. So my trainer even said, we are going to move on, on Tuesday. I really enjoy training with her, I know it takes actually 28 days to form a habit, so I really need to work even harder on the diet thing.
So anybody that tells you that they changed their life after a couple of days with some diet / lifestyle, I call BULL. Yes there is so much new information about Nutrition out there since I was on this Journey last time, but it still takes you and your body a while to get used to any change.
I used to tell my clients I am only with them 1 -3 hrs a week, they need to do their homework and 80% of that is what you put into your mouth.
This time my nutrtion approach is, low Carb, High Healthy Fats and High Protein. Now I love Bread and Pasta, but I should not be eating it anymore. So yeah I had a loaf of Ezekiel Bread in the fridge, did I throw it out? No I had one slice for breakfast instead of two. Now it's gone and I won't buy anymore. I don't do Sandwiches for lunch anymore. I make me a salad, with Shrimp or Tuna. Or i just have sliced Veggies, Hummus and Turkey breast lunchmeat. Things like that. I look at it, that it is like when I was pregnant with my kids. I had gestational Diabetes. 1 Carb count was 15gr. I am now allowed to eat 100gr of carbs. I try to eat 100 gr of protein and healhty fats, like Avocados, nuts and Almond Milk.
So it is not as hard as I thought it would be, especially since I mostly plan out my meals and try to eat my carbs in the morning. I eat 1 fruit each days. Raspberries are awesome, cause they are low on sugar.
We'll see where this Journey leads, but I am looking foward to it, especially since my passion for working out seems to have returned. It also helps that Supernatural is on, and I can sneak a peek at the boys during... but shhh, don't tell anybody.
Laters
Monday, January 21, 2013
Monday, Monday, Monday...
Good Morning,
Enjoy!!!
I know there is like only 3 people reading this so, I hope you have an awesome start to the week.
I had a good weekend, tried really hard to stay on track and I did not gain weight this weekend. Woohoo me.
So those brownies I was talking about on my twitter on Friday, (btw my twitter is @swissmom8873) turned out yummy and here is as promised the recipe for it.
Gluten Free and Sugar Free Brownie bites:
200gr Semi-Sweet or Dark Chococlate (about 1cup)
200gr Butter (14tbsps)
Melt over medium heat and turn off heat.
4 Eggs
20 packs of Stevia (if you wanna use sugar it's 200gr or 1 cup)
beat until foamy.
add
1 pinch of salt
1tsp baking powder
1tsp Vanilla
add
200gr almonds ground (it's about 1.5 cups of whole almonds, I grind mine myself in the food processor)
mix in the chocolate mixture.
Pour into a prepared 8x8 pyrex pan and bake at 320F for 40mins. do the toothpick test.
This makes 16 Brownies.
Enjoy!!!
Friday, January 18, 2013
I am going to cry...
No not because I am sad or in pain, no I am that angry with myself.
I had my training session today and I was huffing and puffing. I am so mad, that I let myself get this bad again. I just want to punch myself. Yes I can blame tons of things, but in the end it comes down to me. I wasn't strong enough to say NO. I was the one that tried to please everybody and in the meantime forgot to take care of myself. I am the one that listened to people even thou deep down in my heart I knew better.
I told my Trainer that I wanted to cry. And she said the best thing: But you are here to change it. A lot of people don't. That simple answer, got me thru the rest of the workout.
I like her style and I think we have a good thing going.
Tonight it's off to Faire again, I have gotten some good Foodchoices packed: hummus and veggies, hard boiled eggs, tuna salad (not eating the crackers), turkey and cheese, almonds and I got some gluten free Cashew snacks. For Anika I also got Fruit Leather. Oh and Raspberries, cause they don't have a lot of sugar. I also got Stevia, I am going to make a batch of regular gluten free brownies and then I make one with Stevia just to compare. And man if they are good, I got something for my sweet tooth.
So that's that for now, I am sure I will be sore, but to prevent most of it. I will drink lots of water and take IbuProfen.
Laters
I had my training session today and I was huffing and puffing. I am so mad, that I let myself get this bad again. I just want to punch myself. Yes I can blame tons of things, but in the end it comes down to me. I wasn't strong enough to say NO. I was the one that tried to please everybody and in the meantime forgot to take care of myself. I am the one that listened to people even thou deep down in my heart I knew better.
I told my Trainer that I wanted to cry. And she said the best thing: But you are here to change it. A lot of people don't. That simple answer, got me thru the rest of the workout.
I like her style and I think we have a good thing going.
Tonight it's off to Faire again, I have gotten some good Foodchoices packed: hummus and veggies, hard boiled eggs, tuna salad (not eating the crackers), turkey and cheese, almonds and I got some gluten free Cashew snacks. For Anika I also got Fruit Leather. Oh and Raspberries, cause they don't have a lot of sugar. I also got Stevia, I am going to make a batch of regular gluten free brownies and then I make one with Stevia just to compare. And man if they are good, I got something for my sweet tooth.
So that's that for now, I am sure I will be sore, but to prevent most of it. I will drink lots of water and take IbuProfen.
Laters
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Nutrtion, Exercise blah blah blah.
I am kidding...
I went to meet with my Trainer yesterday, even thou I felt like crap, I got there early and did 20mins on the Elliptical and burned 200 calories. So I meet with Carol and man she is a fire cracker, I like her a lot. We talked about food. And I am now on a high Protein, High (healhty) Fat and low Carb diet. I was also told to watch my gluten intake. Hello Glutards I might be joining you guys. I can have Bacon, yes you read that right, but it has bot Natrium free, so guess what? I am on the hunt for that. ;D
I am to do Cardio at the gym 3x week for 30mins as of right now, I am also taking Vitamin D and a new Multi. We shall see how that goes, cause I am so bad on that.
I am going in tomorrow to do CardioPoint and CaloriePoint to figure out my perfect fatburn zone and metabolism. I am looking forward to that.
So this is short and sweet, will keep you posted.
Bye
I went to meet with my Trainer yesterday, even thou I felt like crap, I got there early and did 20mins on the Elliptical and burned 200 calories. So I meet with Carol and man she is a fire cracker, I like her a lot. We talked about food. And I am now on a high Protein, High (healhty) Fat and low Carb diet. I was also told to watch my gluten intake. Hello Glutards I might be joining you guys. I can have Bacon, yes you read that right, but it has bot Natrium free, so guess what? I am on the hunt for that. ;D
I am to do Cardio at the gym 3x week for 30mins as of right now, I am also taking Vitamin D and a new Multi. We shall see how that goes, cause I am so bad on that.
I am going in tomorrow to do CardioPoint and CaloriePoint to figure out my perfect fatburn zone and metabolism. I am looking forward to that.
So this is short and sweet, will keep you posted.
Bye
Monday, January 14, 2013
Dealing with Grief...
12yrs ago, one day after my daughter's first birthday I lost my dad to Cancer. I have been angry at him, cancer, myself ever since. Some years I am ok, some years I just curl up and cry all day long. Today, I guess was an ok Day, somewhat in the middle.
I got up and remembered and I teared up. Then I had to work and fill orders for SewGeek. I also watched a Pilot I wanted to watch since Friday, Ty Olsson is in it and it's called Borealis. You should find it and watch it. I am also glad I had friends online that send me uplifting messages. I send my mom and my sis a short message, that I am thinking of them. Then my friend posted that his dog of 16yrs passed away and that is when I lost it. I cried and decided to take a nap. Well I slept for 3hrs. *sigh
Then I ordered Pizza and they messed up and I cried again. Yes I cried cause the pizza messed up.
But I did eat ok today. Normally I would sit and just eat chips and crap and just not do well. I did ok today.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Day 4 Really?
First off yesterdays stats:
1324 Calories Eaten
64oz. Water
No exercise except some 3's and 7's
This weekend will be a challenge and for that matter every weekend till the end of March. I am part of the Cast at Sherwood Forrest Faire. So that means Camping every weekend and not being on a set schedule, so I need to make sure I have nutritious snacks in my pouch. It will fuit, carrots and some protein bars. I already cooked dinner for Saturday, it's stew and I am feeding an army. But I am going to work hard to track all the food. I use an app called Lose It. You can find their web-site here. The one think I really dig is that you can scan barcodes of food. I used Fit Day before and had to enter everything, so this makes traking easier. Weigh in is on Monday, I will write again then, there will be no blog updates over the weekend.
So... Now to another Dieting Tid bit that you didn't ask for. When I was a Trainer, I really loved helping people, hunting things... oh wait wrong profession. No seriously, when you hire a trainer, you want them to help you right? So as a Trainer, we give you, nutrition information, recommendations and also workouts. Now it is up to you to do so, but if you want results you really should follow the recommendations. I had a trainer while I was a trainer and followed the recommendations, that was when I fit into my size 12 jeans. So I am just going to rant here. Why do you not do what is recommend and then complain it's not working. Or even better, the people that start something and then after 2 days already start to tell other people what to do and how to do it. Yup we have those people out there too. they do some reading and then think they are the expert. Anyway I am done ranting now.
So here is a recommendation from me to you. Read Tosca Reno's Eat Clean Diet. It has wonderful tips on eating healthy.
Here is the Breakfast in a Blender I made to day.
1 scoop of Protein Powder ( I used one scoop of USANA's Nutrimeal)
2/3 Cups 2% milk
1Tbsp Peanut Butter
2 Tbsp apple sauce unsweetened
1 banana (if you can use a frozen one)
1/3 cup of Oatmeal
1/2 cup of Ice
Blend and enjoy this version has 332 Calories, 14.5gr. Fat, 31 Carbs, 5g Fiber, 15.5gr Protein.
Stay Healhty my friend.
1324 Calories Eaten
64oz. Water
No exercise except some 3's and 7's
This weekend will be a challenge and for that matter every weekend till the end of March. I am part of the Cast at Sherwood Forrest Faire. So that means Camping every weekend and not being on a set schedule, so I need to make sure I have nutritious snacks in my pouch. It will fuit, carrots and some protein bars. I already cooked dinner for Saturday, it's stew and I am feeding an army. But I am going to work hard to track all the food. I use an app called Lose It. You can find their web-site here. The one think I really dig is that you can scan barcodes of food. I used Fit Day before and had to enter everything, so this makes traking easier. Weigh in is on Monday, I will write again then, there will be no blog updates over the weekend.
So... Now to another Dieting Tid bit that you didn't ask for. When I was a Trainer, I really loved helping people, hunting things... oh wait wrong profession. No seriously, when you hire a trainer, you want them to help you right? So as a Trainer, we give you, nutrition information, recommendations and also workouts. Now it is up to you to do so, but if you want results you really should follow the recommendations. I had a trainer while I was a trainer and followed the recommendations, that was when I fit into my size 12 jeans. So I am just going to rant here. Why do you not do what is recommend and then complain it's not working. Or even better, the people that start something and then after 2 days already start to tell other people what to do and how to do it. Yup we have those people out there too. they do some reading and then think they are the expert. Anyway I am done ranting now.
So here is a recommendation from me to you. Read Tosca Reno's Eat Clean Diet. It has wonderful tips on eating healthy.
Here is the Breakfast in a Blender I made to day.
1 scoop of Protein Powder ( I used one scoop of USANA's Nutrimeal)
2/3 Cups 2% milk
1Tbsp Peanut Butter
2 Tbsp apple sauce unsweetened
1 banana (if you can use a frozen one)
1/3 cup of Oatmeal
1/2 cup of Ice
Blend and enjoy this version has 332 Calories, 14.5gr. Fat, 31 Carbs, 5g Fiber, 15.5gr Protein.
Stay Healhty my friend.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Day 3
3 days in a row, wow, I am on a roll.
I told my husband today that I finally have the right mindset. Yeah you can have all the tools in the world, diets, personal trainers, gym memberships, but if your mind is not in it, then there is now way you will succeed. It rained hard here, and I was thinking of skipping the gym, but then decided otherwise. I went and I am so glad I did. I got my appointment set for my first session with my Trainer, she is also a Pilates instructor. It's next Tuesday at 9am, I am looking forward to it. Not sure she can compare to Alex, my little firecracker, but we will see. Then I got on the Elliptical and didn't want to quit after 10mins. I actually enjoyed it, so I did 30mins of fatburn. I was wearing my heart rate monitor band and the machine said I had burned 365cals. Not bad.
I also logged all my food for the 3rd day in a row, I hope to print it out and take it to my appointment with my trainer. I am playing the Eye of the Tiger in my mind right now, cause that's how I feel. I am concentrating on the price and it is a healthy, happy me.
I also started to tweet a picture of my breakfast every morning with the calorie count, just to start the day right and it seems to work.
Today is my 15th Wedding Anniversary. It snuck up on me, I didn't even realize it until I looked at my calendar today. So I could skip the gym, but now, Steve and I decided since we are planning a little get away trip in April, we are totally going today and just enjoy each other's company. I am also trying to figure out how to get movies on my Nexus 7 so that I can watch while I am running from the wolves.
So yeah things are going good, and I really want this again, I have a closet full of awesome clothes that don't fit me at the moment, so I wanna be that hot mama, especially when I turn 40 this year.
So what Mindset are you in today?
Toodles
C.
I told my husband today that I finally have the right mindset. Yeah you can have all the tools in the world, diets, personal trainers, gym memberships, but if your mind is not in it, then there is now way you will succeed. It rained hard here, and I was thinking of skipping the gym, but then decided otherwise. I went and I am so glad I did. I got my appointment set for my first session with my Trainer, she is also a Pilates instructor. It's next Tuesday at 9am, I am looking forward to it. Not sure she can compare to Alex, my little firecracker, but we will see. Then I got on the Elliptical and didn't want to quit after 10mins. I actually enjoyed it, so I did 30mins of fatburn. I was wearing my heart rate monitor band and the machine said I had burned 365cals. Not bad.
I also logged all my food for the 3rd day in a row, I hope to print it out and take it to my appointment with my trainer. I am playing the Eye of the Tiger in my mind right now, cause that's how I feel. I am concentrating on the price and it is a healthy, happy me.
I also started to tweet a picture of my breakfast every morning with the calorie count, just to start the day right and it seems to work.
Today is my 15th Wedding Anniversary. It snuck up on me, I didn't even realize it until I looked at my calendar today. So I could skip the gym, but now, Steve and I decided since we are planning a little get away trip in April, we are totally going today and just enjoy each other's company. I am also trying to figure out how to get movies on my Nexus 7 so that I can watch while I am running from the wolves.
So yeah things are going good, and I really want this again, I have a closet full of awesome clothes that don't fit me at the moment, so I wanna be that hot mama, especially when I turn 40 this year.
So what Mindset are you in today?
Toodles
C.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Day 2
Day one is done. I didn't get exercise in it was pouring rain and we had flood warnings, so I stayed home I did practice my 3's and 7's for a bit. Eating wise I did well, I ate 1500 calories, which is right about where I should be. Now on the waterfront, I did amazing. I drank wait for it.... 96oz. I usually don't drink anything, so drinking that much is huge for me.
Today I made oatmeal for breakfast with dried Apricots, Dates and Blueberries. A tsp of brown sugar and that was it. I know I can do this.
It is a busy day today, I have to get fabric, to fill more orders, a new wig head, since my daughter took mine and I think I am going to see if my hubby wants to have lunch. They have a nice Salad bar at his work, so I can eat healthy, it is just nice to have lunch with him.
2012 ended on a high note, so I am praying that we can carry the good fortune further into 2013. I am working on myself as well. I don't want to be the frumpy lady anymore. I am turning 40 this year and it will be mine to take. I will look good and feel amazing. So there.
Off to drink more water, so that I can float away.
Laters
C.
Today I made oatmeal for breakfast with dried Apricots, Dates and Blueberries. A tsp of brown sugar and that was it. I know I can do this.
It is a busy day today, I have to get fabric, to fill more orders, a new wig head, since my daughter took mine and I think I am going to see if my hubby wants to have lunch. They have a nice Salad bar at his work, so I can eat healthy, it is just nice to have lunch with him.
2012 ended on a high note, so I am praying that we can carry the good fortune further into 2013. I am working on myself as well. I don't want to be the frumpy lady anymore. I am turning 40 this year and it will be mine to take. I will look good and feel amazing. So there.
Off to drink more water, so that I can float away.
Laters
C.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Day 1 and just ramble
Today is the Day. I am logging my food, I actually got up early enough and made me breakfast. I made an almost egg white omelet with mushrooms, bell peppers and feta cheese in it. I also had a slice of toast and Jam (normally I would have 2 slices) I am nice and full. I also filled the water bottle and it is next to me.
As for exercise, I am meeting Steve at the Gym tonight and will do Cardio. I am also making my appointment with my new Trainer today. No excuses.
I realized this past weekend, how bad out of shape I was. Walking that uneven terrain at Faire and dance practice. I really hope that I can get better stamina in the next 4 weeks, just a bit so that I am not out of breath easy. I am having so much fun with this, I am developing this character and playing with other people. I never knew how much I would enjoy this acting thing.
This week I have some work to do, not using contractions is one of them. I also need to work on "Widgets" costume, we decided to make her a purple west and cloak with detachable hood. It will be pretty epic. Then "Schoggi" is a different story. I need to dye the first underskirt, then make the over skirt that looks like poured chocolate the vest and wings. The good thing is the wings are not huge, I figure it would be funny if a voluptuous fairy would have tiny wings. I have pretty big ears and the head piece is done as well and everybody loved it. :D
But anyways, the reason I really need to get on the ball as well. Steves cousin is getting married in October and for once I don't want to be the fat lady in the wedding. I was the FAT one at my own wedding, Steve's brother's wedding and my sister's wedding. So I say: "NO MORE" so here we go. There is also a very personal thing that I wanna do this. So I just need the strength and mind set that I had in 2006, also I want my husband to be that hunk again. (he's gained some weight as well and I can tell he is not happy) He had those nice shoulders with the dimples, OMG. Anyway, going off a tangent here. So let's do this 2013 is going to be my year.
As for exercise, I am meeting Steve at the Gym tonight and will do Cardio. I am also making my appointment with my new Trainer today. No excuses.
I realized this past weekend, how bad out of shape I was. Walking that uneven terrain at Faire and dance practice. I really hope that I can get better stamina in the next 4 weeks, just a bit so that I am not out of breath easy. I am having so much fun with this, I am developing this character and playing with other people. I never knew how much I would enjoy this acting thing.
This week I have some work to do, not using contractions is one of them. I also need to work on "Widgets" costume, we decided to make her a purple west and cloak with detachable hood. It will be pretty epic. Then "Schoggi" is a different story. I need to dye the first underskirt, then make the over skirt that looks like poured chocolate the vest and wings. The good thing is the wings are not huge, I figure it would be funny if a voluptuous fairy would have tiny wings. I have pretty big ears and the head piece is done as well and everybody loved it. :D
But anyways, the reason I really need to get on the ball as well. Steves cousin is getting married in October and for once I don't want to be the fat lady in the wedding. I was the FAT one at my own wedding, Steve's brother's wedding and my sister's wedding. So I say: "NO MORE" so here we go. There is also a very personal thing that I wanna do this. So I just need the strength and mind set that I had in 2006, also I want my husband to be that hunk again. (he's gained some weight as well and I can tell he is not happy) He had those nice shoulders with the dimples, OMG. Anyway, going off a tangent here. So let's do this 2013 is going to be my year.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
2012 regrets
You might ask why regrets and not looking foward to things? Well I just read a blog entry and this person was talking about forgiveness, so I know deep down I should forgive, but they have wronged me and are oblivious to how badly so it's really hard to forgive.
I have regrets for 2012 my main regret is that I didn't do what I did to save my marriage earlier. I regret not saying NO earlier, NO can be such a liberating word. I am a person that always tries to please everybody and don't get anybody angry. Maybe that is the Swiss in me. But no more, if it jeopardizes time with my husband and my family? Then you will hear the word NO from me. I won't be any longer taken advantage of cause I have the need to please you. So yes it is selfish, but you know it is a healthy selfish.
Yes I do have regrets, but they are mended now. My husband and I are in a great place, we realized we survived this we can pretty much go thru anything. We've been together 17yrs and married for 15 in 12 days.
So yes he has been my rock and I am thankful for it.
I have a very blessed life, and forgiveness might come, but it seems not anytime soon.
I have regrets for 2012 my main regret is that I didn't do what I did to save my marriage earlier. I regret not saying NO earlier, NO can be such a liberating word. I am a person that always tries to please everybody and don't get anybody angry. Maybe that is the Swiss in me. But no more, if it jeopardizes time with my husband and my family? Then you will hear the word NO from me. I won't be any longer taken advantage of cause I have the need to please you. So yes it is selfish, but you know it is a healthy selfish.
Yes I do have regrets, but they are mended now. My husband and I are in a great place, we realized we survived this we can pretty much go thru anything. We've been together 17yrs and married for 15 in 12 days.
So yes he has been my rock and I am thankful for it.
I have a very blessed life, and forgiveness might come, but it seems not anytime soon.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
2013 here we go...
So I know it's been a while, but I was quiet busy. Sew Geek Austin is much more successful than I had ever dreamed it would be. During Thanksgiving the orders just have piled in and now it slowed down a bit.
Lots has happened. We are settled in here in our new house, it is gorgeous and I am really starting to like it here in Katy.
I haven't been this happy in a long time. I don't wake up in the middle of the night afraid to look at the phone that there could be a message of yet another think that I supposedly messed up. I am not jumping when my phone rings cause I know I won't hear from her. I am at the point where things are really falling into place again like they were in 2006.
In retrospective 2006 was one of the best years in my life. I got into the best shape I had every been, but I had taken things for granted. I am sure that these past 4 years have been a test for me. And I finally passed it. I tell my husband every day, how much I love him. I hug my kids and tell them how much they mean to me.
So for Christmas I asked my husband for Training sessions and he being the sweet man he is got me some. So on January 7th, I am heading to the gym to set up my first session. I know that I know what to do, heck I was a Trainer for 2 years, but I just need that kick in the butt again like I had in 2006. You ask why not this week? I have 4 Teenagers here at my house this week, to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Yeah I am a glutton for punishment, but it's fun. So next week it is.
In other news, I joined the fae cast for Sherwood forrest faire. Yeah I know "she" will be there, but I am going to be up on the hill and never have to really go down into that corner of the faire. So we are good. lol
So that's what is going on here.
Cheers
Claudia
Lots has happened. We are settled in here in our new house, it is gorgeous and I am really starting to like it here in Katy.
I haven't been this happy in a long time. I don't wake up in the middle of the night afraid to look at the phone that there could be a message of yet another think that I supposedly messed up. I am not jumping when my phone rings cause I know I won't hear from her. I am at the point where things are really falling into place again like they were in 2006.
In retrospective 2006 was one of the best years in my life. I got into the best shape I had every been, but I had taken things for granted. I am sure that these past 4 years have been a test for me. And I finally passed it. I tell my husband every day, how much I love him. I hug my kids and tell them how much they mean to me.
So for Christmas I asked my husband for Training sessions and he being the sweet man he is got me some. So on January 7th, I am heading to the gym to set up my first session. I know that I know what to do, heck I was a Trainer for 2 years, but I just need that kick in the butt again like I had in 2006. You ask why not this week? I have 4 Teenagers here at my house this week, to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Yeah I am a glutton for punishment, but it's fun. So next week it is.
In other news, I joined the fae cast for Sherwood forrest faire. Yeah I know "she" will be there, but I am going to be up on the hill and never have to really go down into that corner of the faire. So we are good. lol
So that's what is going on here.
Cheers
Claudia
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