Day 31

Well this is it. Still keeping the eating in check.
Had a protein shake and water for breakfast.
Measurments one last time: 130 wieght
Thigh:53.5
Hips & butt: 84.5
Waist: 78.5
Chest: 85.5
As for sacrifices, giving up coffee was really hard. I don't drink alot but enjoy a coffee upon waking so really missed that. Also having the occasional social drink was dificult not to have either. Bread, well I think my body craves it or something. And pasta, ehh didn't really miss that.
As for what I got, I gained alot of knowledge from this program as far as getting to know my body a bit better. I have always tried to live a healthy lifestyle ever since I quit smoking and did the Body for Life. But I never realized how huge cutting out bread and pasta would be. I really think that has made a significant difference.
I don't think I would do anything different, maybe just intensify the workouts.
Would I do this again, absolutely! In fact I intend to keep doing this type of eating.
Would I recommend a friend, I already have ;-)
This works!!!!!!!! Thank you ;-)

Day 30

Today the baby and Christina will come home. Still alot to do today. Have to take my Dad to a Dr.s appt. also. So timeing is everything.
Was able to do intervals. Had a protein shake and gave it my all.
Did 13 high and 3 low 25 min. and 1.90 for dis.
Shower and cut up some more apple just in case.
Had some omlet b4 leaving the house.
We were hoping to have everyone home by noon, but baby needs more testing. So had to leave and come back to get my dad to his appt. Made some time for salad with some chicken breast for lunch. Also munching on apples when I'm able.
Very busy day but all in all not terrible for eating. I was able to get my dad to his appt. and still have Christina and baby home in time for dinner.
Dinner was roasted chicken and salad.
Snack: cottage cheese and fruit.

Day 29

This was again not a good day. Too much going on with the new baby. Had a good breakfast but no workout. No time. Off to the hospital again for another day. Cut up some apples but that was all.
Lunch was a Mandrine chicken salad.
Dinner wasn't bad it was homemade Chili made w/ground chicken.
But still not a good structured day.
I hope to be back on track tomorrow.

Day 28

OK keeping up on bloging is not easy. Good thing today was rest day. Had to be at the hospital with my daughter. First time mom and I know what that's like. Managed to do measurments b4 I left.
Weight:127.8 (I think that may have been nerves)
Thigh:53.5
Hips & Butt: 84.5
Waist:78.5
Chest:85.5
Food consumption has been awful. Hard to keep up when I'm not home and don't know when I will be home. This day was not good for this program.
As for goals I have come along way. I plan to continue with a very similar style of eating. I have found this very benificial. Perhaps it's the lack of breads and Pastas? Not sure but I'm happy with the results ;-)

Day 27

Today is a big day. I will be at the hospital with my daughter helping her deliver. Got up at 6 am so she can call the hosp. to see if there's a bed. As it turns out we head over for 8 and I will get my intervals done. YEHH!
Intervals done w/Energizer.
Time to eat and I'm off to hosp. Very nervous too :-/
Having oatmeal today, think I'm gonna need it!
Took a cut up apple to munch on otherwise I'm at the mercy of my surroundings.
Snack: munched on some apple when possible.
Lunch: I was able to get my hands on some Chili.
Snack: had some more apple.
Dinner: a chicken fajita wrap. It was the best I could do without having more Chili. No Thank you.
Snack: more apple.
My day was very long and difficult. They started inducing @ around 12:30 in the afternoon as there were no beds available until then. And it wasn't over until 1 in the morning when Gabriel came into the world weighing 8 lbs. 7ozs. Amazing ;-)

Day 26

Doing things different today. Had breakfast b4 my workout. Energy level very good ;-) On to Energizer and workout 1.
Breakfast: two eggs w/salsa and Canadian Bacon.
Snack: Protein shake
Lunch: a big salad w/ a few nuts and lots of different kinds of lettuce including spinach.
Afternoon snack: a 1/2 an apple
Dinner: Stir fry
Evening snack: 1/2 an apple

On a personal note tomorrow will be a big day as my daughter will be being induced to have her baby. Have to see what I can do to stay on track.

Day 25

Starting the day as always with water.
Changing things a bit however for today. Tried not having something to eat first. So starting with Energizer and on to intervals. The only change I could note for my body is I logged the same time 23:45 and 1.85 for distance but didn't sweat as much and even though I increased the resistance from 10 to 11 and back down to 3 for the 1:15 my heart rate didn't go to it's same range of at least 155 bpm. Not sure if there's a correlation or not but interesting none the less. Or perhaps my body is just adapting.
Breakfast: omelet w/lots of veggies.
Snack: protein shake.
Lunch: salad
Afternoon snack: 1/2 an apple w/handful of nuts
Dinner: Chicken Enchiladas from my Eating For Life Book.
Night time snack: 1/2 apple

Day 24

Starting w/ water and a protein shake.
Energizer and Workout 2 with progressions.
Breakfast: yep that's right, an omelet w/ lots of veggies.
Snack: 1/2 an apple and a yogurt
Lunch: a salad w/lots of different kinds of lettuce an a bit of chicken breast.
Afternoon snack: a smoothie.
Dinner: baked haddock and salad.
Evening snack: 1/2 apple and a handful of nuts. Probably not the best choice for the night as far as easily digesting but need to crunch on something.
On a personal note, feeling much more energetic through the workouts. Awesome ;-)

Day 23

Starting w/water and a shake.
Intervals today after the Energizer.
After 5 min. warm up upping res. to 3 for 1 min. and 15 sec. and then 10 for the 45 sec.
Dis.1.85 for a total of 22:45 time.
Breakfast: Omelet w/ lots of veggies. I should probably say that I'm eating allot of omelets lately due to the fact that my husband is cooking them b4 he leaves for work in the AM so I get his left overs. So it's really not a whole one and it's egg whites, whole eggs thrown in on occasion. With that said it looks like that's my breakfast for the next couple of days.
Snack: a 1/2 an apple
Lunch: a salad with some cottage cheese.
Afternoon snack: a smoothie
Dinner: Beef stir fry
Night snack: 1/2 apple

Day 22

Starting w/water as always upon wake up. Also a protein shake.
Had some snow over night so had get out and shovel b4 starting my workout.
Beginning with the Energizer and on to workout 1 w/modifications.
Breakfast was a little late but an omelet w/lots of veggies. =A
Snack was a smoothie. They're very good. =A
Lunch was a salad w/chicken breast. =A
Afternoon snack was a 1/4 apple and yogurt. =A
Dinner was a stuffed pepper. Had to eat up the leftovers and a salad. =A
Snack was a smoothie as I really wasn't even hungry. =A
And at least 2 litres of water.

Day 21

Starting the day with water and a smoothie.

Latest measurements:
Weight: 132 LBS
Waist: 85.5 cm
Hips: 85.5 cm
Chest: 85 cm
Thigh: 51.5 cm
Energizer: done
Breakfast: veggie omelet =A
Snack: protein shake =A
Lunch: A small salad w/chicken breast =A
Afternoon snack: 1/2 apple w/handful of nuts =A
Dinner: Beef stew =A
Evening snack: 1/2 apple =A
As allways a little over 2 litres of water

Day 20

Starting with water. I know Tim doesn't favor protein shakes, however I have one a day in the AM to do my workouts. And my protein is one of the best on the market from Brad King the creator of Fat Wars. It has no artificial ingredients including sweeteners. He uses Stevia and it's lactose free. No junk. Any way it helps me and keeps my blood sugar regulated during my workouts.

Intervals today: as directed increasing the resistance to 10 for 45 sec. and back down to 2 for 1 min. and 45 sec.

Off to the grocery store to load up on some proper food.

Breakfast is Omelet with lots of veggies. =A
Snack was an 1/2 apple =A
Lunch was a salad =A
Afternoon snack was a smoothie =A
Dinner was a stuffed pepper. =A
Evening snack was another 1/2 apple and handful of nuts. =A

Day 19

Starting with water as always.
Energizer and Workout 2 with progressions.
Breakfast was Oatmeal w/apple and cinnamon. =A
Snack was cottage cheese w/fruit. =A
Had a busy day cleaning house and somehow missed lunch. =C
Dinner was bad, no food other than salad in the house so ate with the family which wasn't awful as it was multi grain crust, spinach and mushroom pizza. =B I feel guilty but it's the worst I've eaten since I started this program. So don't consider it a set back and went grocery shopping today so it won't happen again.
And snack was popcorn =C Not much though. If I'm gonna be bad might as well go all the way for one night. I'm done now ;-)

Day 18

Intervals today. Pushing the extra and upping the intensity to 7 instead of 6 and back down to two. Fell behind on blogging though. Trying to play catch up now. Am officially on vacation, with that thought this would get easier. It's not. Awaiting the arrival of the first Grandchild. That might interfere a bit too. Anyways back to blogging food intake.
Starting with water as always. And a shake just to keep the energy level up.
Breakfast was two eggs over easy and salsa. =A
Snack was some cottage cheese w/fruit. =A
Lunch was a quick salad. In a hurry. =A
Snack was a 1/4 apple w/yogurt. =A
Dinner was a salad with chicken breast. =A
Snack was cottage cheese w/fruit. =A

Day 17

Starting the day with water and a shake. Didn't get an e-mail today. Not sure why? But according to facebook it's a little more challenging workout 1. And then an omelet for breakfast. =A
Snack was a 1/4 apple =A
Lunch was a salad with some cottage cheese. =A
Snack was another 1/4 apple =A
Dinner was another salad with nuts and chicken breast. =A
Snack was some cottage cheese with fruit. =A

Day 16

Changing my routine a bit today. Starting with water as always and a protein shake.
Energizer and my run on the elliptical.
Breakfast was rolled oats w/sliced apple.
Snack was 1/4 apple with a yogurt
Lunch was a part of an omelet w/lots of veggies.
Snack was 1/4 apple
Dinner was sauteed veggies w/chicken breast.
Snack was a salad with balsamic dressing.
All rated A

Day 15

Starting with water and then a protein shake.
Then on to Energizer and workout 2.
Breakfast: Egg white omelet with peppers and mushrooms.
Snack was a 1/2 an apple.
Lunch was a salad and cottage cheese.
Snack was 1/4 apple with yogurt
Dinner was another salad with chicken breast slices and a few nuts and raisins.
Snack was 1/4 apple and a yogurt.
All rated A

Day 14

OK rest day. Still start the day with water.
Measurements finally:

Weight: 131.2 LBS

Thighs:53 cm

Hips: 85 cm

Waist: 73 1/4 cm

Chest: 86 1/4
Breakfast: Steel cut oats w/ apple and Cinnamon

OK that was not what I thought it would be. Not impressed.

Lunch was an awesome salad w/ Cajun spiced chicken and nuts and a delicious dressing of citrus and honey. Excellent.

Snack was 1/2 an apple

Dinner was another salad w/chicken. I think I may start clucking soon. But on a personal note very fond of fish. Tuna's OK occasionally and salmon but that's the extent of my fish love.

Snack was 1/2 and apple and a handful of nuts.

All rated A

Day 13

Starting with water again. Being Cardio day I prefer to have something and that that something be light. So shake was my choice.
On to energizer and Cardio.
Res. low= 2
Res. high=7
Breakfast was an omelet again with the huge vegetable factor. Also shared with my husband. It was late also as I worked the night shift as always and we both slept in.
Snack was a 1/2 apple w/ yogurt
Dinner was Fajita style veggies with Chicken
Snack was the other 1/2 of the apple
As always at least 2 litres of water

Day 12

Starting again with water and a protein shake.
Then on to energizer workout and workout 1.
Breakfast was an omelet w/egg whites, two whole eggs and lots of veggies.
Snack was cottage cheese w/fruit cocktail.
Lunch was a small salad due to time restrictions.
Snack was a 1/2 apple
Dinner was chili w/ salad.
Snack was the other 1/2 of the apple.
As always 2 litres of water.

Day 11

Water first. And then energizer workout and then cardio.
Breakfast was a veggie omelet. Egg whites though and one whole egg.
Snack was a protein shake.
Lunch was a spinach salad w/ cottage cheese.
Snack was a 1/2 apple.
Dinner was another spinach salad w/ chicken breast.
Snack was 1/2 apple with yogurt.
And the usual 2 litres of water.

DAY 10

Starting with water and a protein shake. Had a Dr.s appt. so had a rush breakfast.

Workout started with the energizer and on to workout 2.

The next meal will be some Oatmeal w/ sliced apple and Cinnamon
Snack was 1/2 cup cottage cheese with mixed fruit
Lunch was a salad w/lots of colorful veggies
Snack was a 1/2 an apple
Dinner was a salad w/again lots extra veggies.
And last snack was 1/2 an apple.
Always at least 2 liters of water.

Day 9

I started with a glass of water and a protein shake. Nothing heavy b4 exercise.
Energizer workout first.

Cardio day was my elliptical 2.15 distance and between 2 & 6 for exertion.
Snack was a egg white omelet w/mushrooms, green and red peppers and salsa verde.
Lunch was a salad and lots of colourful veggies.
Snack was 1/4 of an apple
Dinner was a sweet potato w/ salad
Snack was 1/4 of an apple w/ 1/2 cup cottage cheese.
As always 2 litres of water.

Day 8

Water first.
Breakfast was a protein shake.
Then Energizer workout and on to workout 1.
Lunch was a spinich salad w/lots xtra vegies.
Snack was a 1/2 an apple and some yogurt.
Dinner was another spinich salad w/ chicken breast.
Snack was the other 1/2 of the apple with some yogurt.

Day7

Day 7 though a day off exercise, not off nutrition. First thing in the Am water.
Breakfast was Oatmeal w/sliced apples and Cinnamon @ aprox. 8:45 am
Snack was a protein shake @ around 10:45 am
Lunch was a Oriental style salad w/sesame dressing At aprox. 12:30 pm
Snack was 1/2 an apple @ around 3:00 pm
Dinner was Chili at around 6:30 pm
One last snack for the evening a 1/4 of an apple.
I'm already drinking 2 Litres of water a day.
At weigh in this morning I was @ 133 Lbs.
I still don't know where my callipers and tape measure are. We moved and still have boxes in the garage. Although my husband went through some of them for me, still coming up empty.
I'm taking pics though. Hopefully that will help for now.

Day 6

Today energizer workout then breakfast.
Breakfast: an omelet w/ lots of orange & green peppers and mushrooms and broccoli. Also to pieces of Canadian bacon ehhh. I'm not sure what to rate the bacon possibly b? Everything else is A though. ;-) Oh and a cup of fruit. The best I could find without a lot of bad stuff. Fresh fruit is hard to come by now and way too expensive. At least the kind I prefer.
Snack was a hand full of pistachios and some apple.
Dinner was chicken breast with a big salad with lots of extra veggies.
Snack was a new kind of yogurt Liberte' six grain. UMMM good and a couple of apple slices.
OK pistachios were probably a B but everything else was an A.

Day 5

Day 5 is back on track for workouts.
I preformed workout 2 after the energizer workout.
First thing in am was water followed by a protein shake. That was from shortly after 9:00 am until now @ 10:54 am. I am going to treat myself to an omelet w/ mushrooms, orange and green peppers a bit of broccoli and Salsa Verde all rated A I'm pretty sure.
Snack b4 heading off to work was a protein shake at aprox. 2:20 pm
Dinner was a salad w/ taco style ground chicken and lots of veggies broccoli, cucs, peppers ect. @ around 6:30 pm
Snack was a 1/2 an apple w/yogurt @ around 9:30 pm
All meals today are rated A

Day 4

Unfortunately today was a wash as far as working out.
Nutrition was still on track though. I had to take my daughter to the hospital as I thought I would be a Grandmother today. But it was a false alarm as sometimes happens with 1st time moms.
Anyway breakfast was a protein shake.
Snack was a 1/2 apple
Lunch was an Oriental style salad.
Dinner was another salad w/lots of orange and red peppers broccoli, chicken, and sunflower seeds and California dressing.
Snack was an 1/2 apple at aprox. 9:00 pm
Again rated A

Day 3

9:00AM Breakfast first: a protein shake
Then workout at aprox. 9:30
Awesome workout. Starting with the warm up. Not quite what I'm used to but it's good ;-)
Breakfast will be oatmeal today with some raisins and a drop of stevia, again rated A I believe.
Lunch was a salad at around 1:30 wich consisted of toco style ground chicken, brocoli, grape tomatoes, red peppers and cucumber and salsa as the dressing
Snake was a 1/2 apple at around 3:00 pm
Dinner at 6:00 was another salad with a bit of shrimp and raw sunflower seeds.
9:00 snack which was the other 1/2 of an apple and a yogurt.

Day 2 cont.

Food: after my workout and protein shake I had a 2 egg omelet w/mushrooms at aprox. 12:00
Snack b4 work was a salad with lots of broccoli and red pepper and grape tomatoes all rated A
Dinner was another salad with a few shrimp again rated A. That was my 6:00 break
My last break at 9:00 was a 1/4 of an apple, forgot my yogurt :-(

Day 2

Breakfast: protien shake
Still hunting for my calipers and measuring tape.!
Warm up
Cardio as per day 2. I have an elliptical so that's what I'll be on. Fire up the tunes and go!
Ok workout complete: FY myself/
Dis: 1.88
Cals: 233 (unsure of accuracy)
Res: slow 2, fast 6
HRM: slow av. 112 fast av. 155
Time: 23 mins.

Day 1 cont.

Snack was a salad w/taco style ground chicken and salsa as dressing.
Dinner was where I faltered a bit. Had traditional New Years dinner at the in laws.
It was ham w/scalloped potatoes and a small piece of pumpkin pie. I could have said no but it was homemade. I really don't eat that ever. Ohhh and lots of water.

Day 1

Day 1 consists of trying to follow the rules? Doing warm up exercises and stretches ect.
Not too difficult since I'm in somewhat good shape already. Have just let myself go a bit due to lack of motivation. Hoping this will do the trick though.
Also have allot more equipment than most as I have a home gym. Although can't find my calipers etc.
Current weight: 140
Age: 45
Breakfast: Oatmeal w/rasins and a bit of stevia
Guess that's it for now