Decided to go out for chicken wings last night and took my Mom to Beef O'Brady's. I never did ask the doctor's office if chicken wings were OK, or if the deep frying made them a no-no. But every so often, it's just so nice not to have to cook, so I'm going to count the wings as very lean protein. Had 16 wings, but no idea how much chicken that actually amounts to. I was thinking about 1/2 oz. per wing, but I'm counting the 16 wings as 10 ounces, just to be safe.
Today, 5/31/09:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: 45 minutes
Meal 1- 10 oz chicken wings (10 vlp) and 2 cups raw celery (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 large Granny Smith apple (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 dill pickle spear
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Cluck yeah!!!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Phase 2, Day 24
Forgot to bog this afternoon. Just got busy again. Quickie...
Today, 5/30/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Busy, didn't happen
Meal 1- 8 os scallops (8 vlp) and 3 cups mushrooms & broccoli, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 small Granny Smith apple (1 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz salmon (4 lp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 4- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 5 servings veg, 1 serving fruit. Spot on.
Today, 5/30/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Busy, didn't happen
Meal 1- 8 os scallops (8 vlp) and 3 cups mushrooms & broccoli, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 small Granny Smith apple (1 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz salmon (4 lp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 4- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 5 servings veg, 1 serving fruit. Spot on.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Phase 2, Day 23
I remember vividly the day I had to buy 40-inch waist jeans for the first time. It was traumatic. I almost decided to just keep wearing the worn out ones I was in and see if I could lose some weight to avoid it. But practicality got the better of me and I went to the register like a P.O.W. resigned to his fate.
Today, I confidently strode to the checkout counter, proud to be back into 40-inch waist jeans. They're just a tad snug, but not uncomfortably so. I figure, if I bought the 2 pairs of 44's I've been wearing and only got to wear them for 2 months, then I'd deal with slightly snug on the 40's and see if maybe I get 3-4 months out of them. Of course, I won't complain if I get less, but I also wont get dejected if it takes a while longer to get into the 30's again. That'll be a major milestone for me.
Been a long morning... went to the movies, did my jeans shopping, and have a few phone calls to make. Then I am off to bed.
Today, 5/29/09:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: Probably not. Maybe. I'll update this later if it happens.
Meal 1- 6 oz mahi (6 vlp) and 2 cups broccoli, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 3- 4 os ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. SPOOOOOOOONNN!!!!
Today, I confidently strode to the checkout counter, proud to be back into 40-inch waist jeans. They're just a tad snug, but not uncomfortably so. I figure, if I bought the 2 pairs of 44's I've been wearing and only got to wear them for 2 months, then I'd deal with slightly snug on the 40's and see if maybe I get 3-4 months out of them. Of course, I won't complain if I get less, but I also wont get dejected if it takes a while longer to get into the 30's again. That'll be a major milestone for me.
Been a long morning... went to the movies, did my jeans shopping, and have a few phone calls to make. Then I am off to bed.
Today, 5/29/09:
Water: 1 gallon +
Cardio: Probably not. Maybe. I'll update this later if it happens.
Meal 1- 6 oz mahi (6 vlp) and 2 cups broccoli, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1.5 cups fat free cottage cheese (6 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 3- 4 os ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. SPOOOOOOOONNN!!!!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Phase 2, Day 22
Time to break down & go get new jeans. Walking into my office last night, I nearly lost my pants because I had things to carry in both hands. But I don't know if I should go one size smaller, or two. May just have to break down & go try some on at the mall. *shudder* I've been getting my jeans and most of my shirts online for so long, I can't even remember the last time I tried on jeans in a brick and mortar store.
OOOOoohh... cool... it's raining and the drops are hitting my window. If I hurry & finish this, I can let it help lull me to sleep!
Today, 5/28/09:
Water: 1 gallon+
Cardio: 40 minutes +
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 2 cups broccoli & 1 cup mushrooms, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1/2 cup cooked green beans (1 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. I have the power!!!
OOOOoohh... cool... it's raining and the drops are hitting my window. If I hurry & finish this, I can let it help lull me to sleep!
Today, 5/28/09:
Water: 1 gallon+
Cardio: 40 minutes +
Meal 1- 8 oz chicken (8 vlp) with 2 cups broccoli & 1 cup mushrooms, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 2 cups raw bell peppers (2 veg)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1/2 cup cooked green beans (1 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. I have the power!!!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Phase 2, Days 20-21
Had a splitting headache yesterday. The kind where even indirect light feels like a flaming dagger being jammed into your eye socket. So I kind of went to bed without blogging. Today, I just feel tired again. Or still. I can't tell. At least my head doesn't hurt. But I won't be bothering with cardio today.
Today, 5/27/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Tomorrow
Meal 1- 8 oz crab (8 vlp) with 2 cups bell peppers, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Ka-ching.
Yesterday, 5/26/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Not with flaming daggers stuck in my eyes
Meal 1- 8 oz crab (8 vlp) with 2 cups bell peppers, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 4 oz turkey cold cuts (4 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Blammo!
Today, 5/27/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Tomorrow
Meal 1- 8 oz crab (8 vlp) with 2 cups bell peppers, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Ka-ching.
Yesterday, 5/26/09:
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: Not with flaming daggers stuck in my eyes
Meal 1- 8 oz crab (8 vlp) with 2 cups bell peppers, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 2- 4 oz turkey cold cuts (4 vlp) and 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Meal 3- 4 oz ground sirloin (4 lp) and 1 cup cooked green beans (2 veg)
Freebie- 1 sugar free Jell-O
Totals: 12 servings very lean protein, 4 servings lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Blammo!
Monday, May 25, 2009
Phase 2, Day 19
Forgot to type this out before going to bed today. Went to bed late, woke up early. I hate when that happens. Tonight's gonna be a long night.
Today, 5/25/09:
Water: 3 quarts
Cardio: 45 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz hot dogs (8 vlp) and 1 cup cooked broccoli (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp), 4 oz turkey cold cuts (4 vlp) and 2 cups raw celery (2 veg)
Meal 3- 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Freebie: 1 dill pickle spear
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Back in the saddle.
Today, 5/25/09:
Water: 3 quarts
Cardio: 45 minutes
Meal 1- 8 oz hot dogs (8 vlp) and 1 cup cooked broccoli (2 veg)
Meal 2- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp), 4 oz turkey cold cuts (4 vlp) and 2 cups raw celery (2 veg)
Meal 3- 12 raspberries (2 fruit)
Freebie: 1 dill pickle spear
Totals: 16 servings very lean protein, 4 servings veg, 2 servings fruit. Back in the saddle.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Phase 2, Day 18
Another uneventful day/night. Once I select & purchase a quality mechanical scale. I'll start weighing myself weekly again. For now, I can tell you that the weight loss seem to be continuing, just at a slower pace than it once was. And that's expected. My current goal is to hit 230 by the end of August, when I go on vacation. That's less than 2 pounds per week, which ought to be well within the realm of possibilities.
Oh, and after today, I'm not going to keep track of the supplements. I'm out of the appetite suppressant, so the only supplements will be a daily vitamin, and 2 doses of the fat burner. I can get both of those OTC. I'll try & make note of my appetite and see if cutting the suppressant makes things difficult.
Today, 5/24/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 40 minutes
Meal 1- 7 oz mahi (7 vlp) and 3 total cups broccoli & mushrooms, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 5 oz turkey sausage (5 lp) and 2 cups bell peppers, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 3- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 1 cup raw celery (1 veg)
Freebie- 1 dill pickle spear
Totals: 11 servings very lean protein, 5 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. Close enough for government work.
Notes: The mahi fillet I cooked just happened to be 7 oz, and the turkey sausage that was left was a total of 5 oz. Completely unplanned. But no sense leaving 1 oz of sausage in the freezer, so I let my "lean protein" go one ounce high today. Think I'll live.
Oh, and after today, I'm not going to keep track of the supplements. I'm out of the appetite suppressant, so the only supplements will be a daily vitamin, and 2 doses of the fat burner. I can get both of those OTC. I'll try & make note of my appetite and see if cutting the suppressant makes things difficult.
Today, 5/24/09:
Supplements: All taken
Water: 1 gallon
Cardio: 40 minutes
Meal 1- 7 oz mahi (7 vlp) and 3 total cups broccoli & mushrooms, measured raw (3 veg)
Meal 2- 5 oz turkey sausage (5 lp) and 2 cups bell peppers, measured raw (2 veg)
Meal 3- 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (4 vlp) and 1 cup raw celery (1 veg)
Freebie- 1 dill pickle spear
Totals: 11 servings very lean protein, 5 servings lean protein, 6 servings veg. Close enough for government work.
Notes: The mahi fillet I cooked just happened to be 7 oz, and the turkey sausage that was left was a total of 5 oz. Completely unplanned. But no sense leaving 1 oz of sausage in the freezer, so I let my "lean protein" go one ounce high today. Think I'll live.
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