3/5 - 3/11
Shred DVD - 1 time - 20min
Run - 3 times - .75miles max - 20min
Total = 40min. 160min under goal……………. The food story story is even worse.
I will do better this week. I must do better this week. Off to do my 1st video of the week now.
3/5 - 3/11
Shred DVD - 1 time - 20min
Run - 3 times - .75miles max - 20min
Total = 40min. 160min under goal……………. The food story story is even worse.
I will do better this week. I must do better this week. Off to do my 1st video of the week now.
PRELIMINARY - add a 1/2 mile a week to get to 6.2
Week 1 (3/5) - 1 mile
Week 2 (3/12) - 1.5 miles
Week 3 (3/19) - 2 miles
Week 4 (3/26) - 2.5 miles
Week 5 (4/2) - 3 miles
Week 6 (4/9) - 3.5 miles
Week 7 (4/16)- 4 miles
Week 8 (4/23) - 4.5 miles
Week 9 (4/30) - 5.0 miles
Week 10 (5/7) - 5.5 miles
Week 11 (5/14)- 6.0 miles
Week 12 (5/21)- 6.5 miles
Run everyday, adding on about .1 miles everyday. Longest run on Sunday. Two days rest ok occasionally, depending on schedule/weather.
FOOD
1) 1200-1500 Calories/day
2) limited dairy due to stomach problems
3) 64oz Water/day
4) Salad with every dinner
Posting Food Log daily on Tumblr.
EXERCISE
1) 30day Shred DVD - Every morning
2) Run to train for 10k Mud Run in May
Exercise Schedule
Weeks 1-4: 200min/week (28min/day)
Weeks 5-12: 250min/week (36min/day) RE-EVALUATE 5/26/12
Weeks 13-27: 275min/week (40min/day)
April 7 -wedding dress fitting - 152
GW1 (4/21/12) - 148.0
GW2 (5/5/12) - 140.0
GW3 (5/26/12) - 135.0
RE-EVALUATE ON JUNE 1st.
Events going on during this time:
- Work travel in March & April
- 1st Bridal Fitting
- Michigan Bridal Shower
- Mud Run Race on 5/26/12
Its less than 6 months from my wedding and 1 year ago I was at my thinnest - 145 - in a long time. I’m back up to 160 and ready to start over.
I need to be under 148 to fit in my dress and want to be 130 by my wedding day. Its totally possible. I was losing about 1.5lbs a week. I have 27 weeks til my wedding day.
I will be posting my food and workout logs again. This time there will be no personal trainer. Please EVERYONE - post commentary… I really need the support :)
Many YouTube viewers have asked me, “How do I get rid of arm pit fat?” I finally decided to create a video to answer this popular query.
The problem with arm pit fat is that you cannot get rid of it with exercise. There are many factors that go into removing excess fat…
One of The Most Effective Butt Excercises
Lunge forward with first leg. Land on heel then forefoot. Lower body by flexing knee and hip of front leg until knee of rear leg is almost in contact with floor. Return to original standing position by forcibly extending hip and knee of forward leg.
Repeat by alternating lunge with opposite leg.
Grab two dumbells for extra resistance.
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1) Green Tea:
Boost your metabolism by drinking green tea. Research has shown that green tea can aid weight loss by helping to burn an estimated extra 78 calories per day.
2) 7 p.m. Cutoff:
Some people have lost weight by not eating anything after 7 p.m., which is usually the prime time when people tend to overeat. To satisfy hunger pangs, try chewing gum.
3) Cinnamon:
Cinnamon has a reputation for specifically targeting extra weight in the stomach region. When the spice is combined with healthy eating habits – cinnamon can assist with insulin resistance to encourage weight loss.
4) Morning Weight Loss Drink:
Boil one cup of water with lemon juice and honey to create a weight loss boost that should be consumed every morning.
5) Hula Hoop:
Once you get the hang of the motion, include 30 minutes to one hour of hula hooping per day to watch the extra pounds melt away from your waistline.
6) Apple Cider Vinegar:
Studies have shown that apple cider vinegar increases metabolism, which helps to burn more calories while the body is at rest. Mix two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to 16 ounces of water, and sip throughout the day.
7) Fruit Smoothies:
Encourage weight loss by starting the day off with a fruit smoothie, which delivers a blend of essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, and fatty acids to the body. The combination of ingredients offers a tasty remedy that helps prevent food cravings. A couple of additions to consider include orange juice, banana, strawberries, rice milk, concentrated cherry juice, flaxseed oil, aloe juice, and soy milk.
8) Grilled Food:
Your meals will contain less fat and more of a healthy boost when you grill meats instead of fry or sauté.
9) Non-Stick Cooking Spray:
Swap butter and oil with non-stick cooking spray when you need to coat your pans before cooking. Some people will save up to 27 grams of fat and 230 calories.
10) Steam Your Vegetables:
Save a great deal of calories by steaming your vegetables instead of frying or cooking in melted butter.
11) Egg Whites:
Cut down the fat content in your recipes by using two egg whites instead of one whole egg. Eliminating egg yolks from your meals will also lower your cholesterol intake.
12) Kitchen Scissors:
When cutting fat away from your chicken and meat, use kitchen scissors, which take some of the strain from using a knife to cut away excess fat.
13) Frozen Yogurt:
If you’re a fan of ice cream, find lower-fat substitutes, such as frozen yogurt and sherbet, to lessen the damage.
14) Applesauce:
Applesauce makes a healthier substitute for oil, margarine, and butter when preparing baked goods, such as cookies, cakes, and muffins. For example, if a recipe calls for 1 cup of vegetable oil, use ½ cup of applesauce and ½ cup of oil.
15) Frozen Fruit:
Packed with vitamins and minerals, freeze cubed fruit (like oranges, cantaloupe, pineapple, peaches, grapes, and strawberries) for an after-dinner treat.
16) Low-Fat Milk:
The next time you add milk to your cereal, remember that whole milk contains 8 grams of fat per cup, while skim milk has zero. You will also get the same amount of calcium and vitamin D if you switch to low-fat milk. Calcium additionally helps break down fat.
17) Soy Products:
Soy actually contains components (such as lecithin) that keep fat from sticking around longer than it has to. Soybeans also increase the body’s ability to eliminate fat by breaking down deposits in the body.
18) Oatmeal:
Many food cravings develop with blood sugar levels take a dive. However, fiber-packed oatmeal lingers in your stomach for hours, which helps curb cravings. Just make sure you don’t pile up on the sugary flavored oatmeal, which does more harm than good.
19) Nuts:
Stay full by snacking on nuts, which treats hunger pangs without packing on an extreme number of calories. Avoid salted nuts, which raises your blood pressure and can lead to water retention. A decent serving is 24 almonds per day.
20) Weight Loss Journal:
Writing down what you eat in a ‘food diary’ can help you assess how many calories you consume throughout a day, week, and month. Seeing what you eat can help you make healthier choices that lessen your overall calorie intake. Some people also record how much exercise they get on a daily basis. The weight loss journal is also a good place to track progress by entering daily or weekly weigh-ins.
21) “Negative”-Calorie Foods:
There is a theory that if you stock up on ‘negative’ calorie foods (items that burn more calories than they contain) – you can lose weight faster. At the very least, replacing your guilty edibles with negative calorie snacks can help you achieve your weight loss goals faster. Examples include celery, oranges, strawberries, grapefruit, apricots, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelon, tangerines, carrots, apples, and hot chili peppers.
22) Drink Water:
Water is a natural remedy that suppresses your appetite, flushes away toxins, removes excess sodium, and helps increase your metabolic rate.
23) Citrus Fruits:
The vitamin C found in citrus fruits offers a fat-burning component that helps eliminate excess pounds from your system quicker. A couple of ways to increase your intake of citrus fruits is to eat a grapefruit for breakfast, drink orange juice with lunch, or add lemon to your water at dinnertime.
24) Berries:
The fiber content in berries can help with weight loss. However, don’t think that you can satisfy your intake with jelly, as many options have nearly no fiber and are loaded with added sugar.
25) Beans:
Helping to tone your body and lose weight, beans make an effectively low-calorie side dish that is filled with protein and fiber. One of the best bean choices is cannellini, which slows down your digestion and makes your body work harder to process meals. The result is burning more calories. Other decent options include pinto and black beans.
26) Choose Whole Grains:
Not all carbohydrates are bad for you and when you choose the ‘right’ kind of carbs for your diet – you can aid weight loss. Select food products that state “whole grain” or “100 % whole wheat” to avoid becoming too hungry throughout the day and night.
27) Cayenne Powder:
Sweat your way to weight loss by consuming spicy foods, which sets your body in motion to burn calories hours after eating. Cayenne pepper is considered one of the best fat-burning spices to add to your dishes.
28) Ginger:
Expanding blood vessels and increasing body heat and metabolism, ginger works towards burning fat. Eaten fresh, ground, pickled or candied, ginger also helps detoxify the body and stimulate circulation.
29) Green Leafy Vegetables:
Fight a bulging waist by eating green leafy vegetables, such as spinach and broccoli, which offers a lot of fiber and very few calories. Starting your meal with a salad will help you eat smaller portions. The best greens to add to a salad are romaine, arugula, and spinach.
I found this at This Site.
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OMG Making these!
Baked Parmesan Tomatoes
TIP: I used a cupcake tin to hold the tomatoes together while baking!
Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes, halved horizontally
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 450° F.
- Place tomatoes cut-side up on a baking sheet. Top with Parmesan, oregano, salt and pepper. Drizzle with oil and bake until the tomatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
~ 62 calories per half tomato.
I’ll be cooking that this week. I bet these would be amazing with some prosciutto on top as well.
^agreed. amazing. you could even throw some cooked chicken in there with a bit of rosemary or basil too.
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