Saturday, January 31, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Saturday, January 31

Busy day! We've been working on organizing the office and we finally got it done and then I had to pull some photographs for our new website and next thing I knew it was after 7pm, so that meant I missed out on my evening cardio and weight training. It's all good though!!!

Training:
AM: 30 minutes elliptical
PM: N/A
Weight training: N/A

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon, 1/4 apple and Splenda
Snack: One tablespoon of peanut butter
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: One slice bread (80 cals), 6 slices of turkey (70 cals) and Healthy Choice Soup (110 cals)Afternoon snack: 1/3 cup non-fat cottage cheese with Splenda
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Chicken, lettuce, baby carrots, 1 oz. mozzarella cheese and vinaigrette dressing in a salad Dessert: Two brewskis (220 cals), small amount of popcorn (no toppings)
Lots of water

Friday, January 30, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Friday, January 30

Crazy day! Busy morning, ran around all afternoon...lunch was late and so was dinner, hence the small dinner. No point in eating too much if I wasn't too hungry and it was late. Sleepy...time for a good nights rest!

Training:
AM: 52 minutes treadmill
PM: 20 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Chest

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon, 1/4 apple and Splenda
Snack: One Dark Chocolate caramel from the Chocolate Factory (lunch was super late and I had to walk past here...heavenly!)
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: One slice bread (80 cals), 6 slices of turkey (70 cals) and Healthy Choice Soup (140 cals)Afternoon snack: 1/3 cup non-fat cottage cheese
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules and a large Starbucks coffee with 1/2 & 1/2 and Splenda
Dinner: One slice bread (80 cals), 6 slices of turkey (70 cals)
Dessert: N/A
Lots of water

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Thursday, January 29

This is the swirling vortex of an office that Allan and I try to work in
Another busy day working on reorganizing the office...it is a seriously small space but packed with everything we need to run our photography business: computers, printers, paper, books, DVDs, programs, various pieces of equipment and what-not. I have been getting an earlier start to my days lately which has really helped with my energy, plus I go to bed earlier and exhausted. I love it!
Carlene should be doing another body composition on me soon and I can't wait to see if anything has changed. She will also be sending me some new weight training exercises so I can build some serious muscle. I have shed about 7 pounds and now it's time to put it back on in the form of rock-hard muscles.

Training:
AM: 40 minutes treadmill
PM: 15 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Legs

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon, 1/4 apple and Splenda
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: One slice bread (80 cals), 6 slices of turkey (70 cals) and Healthy Choice Soup (120 cals)
Afternoon snack: 1/3 cup non-fat cottage cheese with Splenda
Pre-dinner: N/A Oops forgot my TC Fat Burner!!!
Dinner: Boneless breast of chicken with brown long grain rice
Dessert: Serving of sugar-free jello
Lots of water

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Wednesday, January 28

Another busy day working on reorganizing the office...but plenty of time to fit in my workouts!

Training:
AM: 50 minutes treadmill
PM: 20 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Back

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon, 1/4 apple and Splenda
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: One slice bread (80 cals), 1/2 can tuna and soup (100 cals)
Afternoon snack: 1/3 cup non-fat cottage cheese with Splenda
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Spaghetti and sauce with beef, onions and garlic
Dessert: N/A
Lots of water

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Tuesday, January 27

I am not the only one transforming in this house...the office is undergoing a major transformation. Allan and I have been reorganizing our teeny office from the disheveled mess it was into a fantastic open environment. Once everything is back in place we will be able to work more efficiently and effectively. I can't wait! Today was a great day and I although I didn't leave myself enough time at the end of the day to get in another 30 minutes of cardio, I had a great weight training workout. I will be making up the cardio tomorrow morning!!

Training:
AM: 30 minutes treadmill
PM: 10 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Triceps

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon, 1/4 apple and Splenda
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: Lettuce with can of tuna and balsamic vinegar dressing
Afternoon snack: 3 crackers and 2 tbps. cheese and artichoke dip
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Muscle Bound Chili and 4 crackers
Dessert: Sugar-free jello and fruit cocktail in no-sugar
Lots of water

Monday, January 26, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Monday, January 26

OK...back on track today! I did two sessions of cardio and my weight training. I increased the number of leg exercises I am doing and it felt great! In order to do well in this challenge I am going to have to do weight training everyday (well, maybe one day off if I am too busy or tired). I really need to put some muscle on my body...

Training:
AM: 30 minutes treadmill
PM: 20 minutes treadmill
Weight training: Legs

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon and Splenda
Snack: N/A
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: Lettuce with 6 slices of turkey, balsamic vinegar dressing
Afternoon snack: 1/3 cup cottage cheese with Splenda
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Salad with lettuce, 1/2 oz. mozzarella cheese, onions and pan fried steak (cooked in olive oil with garlic) and a lite oil and vinegar dressing
Dessert: Sugar-free jello and fruit cocktail in no-sugar
Lots of water

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Sunday, January 25

Ugh! I just realized that I didn't do any weight training yesterday and thought I was giving myself a break by not doing any today, but all I did was set myself back! So, UGH! Oh well, that just means that I have just over one month left for the Tight Curves Transformation Challenge and really have to bust it for the next 30 days. This includes the days around and after my birthday...not planning on doing anything crazy, but a beer would be nice!

Training:
AM: 30 minutes treadmill
PM: 30 minutes elliptical
Weight training: N/A

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon and Splenda
Snack: Tight Curves Protein in one cup skim milk
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: Soup (130 cals) and one slice bread and 6 slices of turkey (120 cals)
Afternoon snack: 1/3 cup cottage cheese with Spenda
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Leftover chicken, rice and veggies and a lettuce salad with 1 oz. mozzarella cheese and balsamic vinegar dressing
Dessert: Sugar-free jello and fruit cocktail in no-sugar
Lots of water

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Saturday, January 24

I am on a roll with increasing my cardio each day. Let's see if I can keep it up. I have to admit to a craving...I really want some oatmeal, raisin, chocolate chip and nut cookies. Not sure why because I can usually live without sweets, but it probably because I have been eating so much oatmeal...That must be it!!

Training:
AM: 52 minutes treadmill
PM: 28 minutes elliptical
Weight training: N/A

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon, 1/4 apple and Splenda
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: Soup (100 cals) and one slice bread and 6 slices of turkey (120 cals)
Afternoon snack: 1 oz. mozzarella cheese
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Taco soup (similar to the MB Chili, but not exactly...it was in the freezer and I hadn't gone to the grocery to get anything else for dinner)
Dessert: Honey bran muffin (150 cals)
Lots of water

Friday, January 23, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Friday, January 23

Really got into the treadmill this morning...just kept on trucking. Now I will have to keep that up! Upped my level on the elliptical too. WOOHOO! I keep forgetting to note that I have a cup of tea each morning. I went off the coffee several weeks ago and have been drinking tea with a teaspoon of Splenda in it. I think every once in a while I forget some small random thing I have eaten but for the most part I include everything.

Training:
AM: 50 minutes treadmill
PM: 20 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Shoulders

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon, 1/4 apple and Splenda
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: Soup (80 cals) and one slice bread and 6 slices of turkey (150 cals)
Afternoon snack: 1/3 cup non-fat cottage cheese (and three bites of Allan's Reese's Sonic Blast...he's the devil!)
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Chicken breast, brown rice, diced tomatoes and veggies; cup of skim milk
Snack: Serving of sugar-free pudding prepared with skim milk
Lots of water

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Thursday, January 22

I am really feeling good about myself now that I am into the second half of the Tight Curves Transformation Challenge. My clothes are fitting better and my body has gotten used to the fitness and nutrition program. Actually, eating isn't very exciting at all at this point. I have never been much of a foodie so it isn't surprising that I don't get all wound up about my diet. I really like chicken so I could eat the chicken breast every day if I had to. I try to add spices and make it interesting for Allan so that he won't get bored with the food. He's been a real trooper as I work through the Challenge. I just hope he realizes that this is now our way of life!

Training:
AM: 30 minutes treadmill
PM: 25 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Biceps

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon, 1/4 apple and Splenda
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: Soup (130 cals) and one slice bread and 6 slices of turkey (150 cals)
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Chicken breast, brown rice and diced tomatoes
Snack: Serving of sugar-free pudding prepared with skim milk
Lots of water

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Wednesday, January 21

Another great day! My body is really starting to feel stronger and I love it! Why am I so happy today? I just realized my 43rd birthday is in two weeks and I feel fantastic! I can only hope that I still look as good as I feel...

This Transformation Challenge is just the thing I needed to get me through what has turned out to be a rather rough time in my life. Getting better every day...

Training:
AM: 30 minutes elliptical
PM: 30 minutes treadmill
Weight training: Chest

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon, 1/4 apple and Splenda
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: Personal Fowl salad/GridIron Burger and water
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Muscle Bound Chili, 1/2 oz. mozzarella, 6 crackers
Snack: Serving of sugar-free pudding prepared with skim milk
Lots of water

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Tuesday, January 20

Busy day! Nothing of particular interest to report today...well, except the Inauguration of the 44th President. But that doesn't really have anything to do with my Tight Curves Transformation Challenge.

Training:
AM: 30 minutes elliptical
PM: 30 minutes treadmill
Weight training: N/A

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon, 1/4 apple and Splenda
Pre-lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Lunch: Turkey sandwich- one slice Pepperidge Farm dark pump and 6 slices of turkey and 1/3 cup non-fat cottage cheese
Afternoon snack: 1/2 cup non-fat cottage cheese
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Salad- iceberg lettuce, onion, chicken breast and raspberry flavored vinegar
Lots of water

Monday, January 19, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Monday, January 19

It snowed today! My visit to the chiropractor was great this morning. My body is getting back to normal and then some, thanks to all the exercise I have been getting. It is hard to believe it was just three months ago that I couldn't even move my head let alone do an hour of cardio and 30 minutes of weight training each day! Ahhh, how times change!

Training:
AM: 31 minutes treadmill
PM: 21 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Legs

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Post-cardio: Tight Curves Protein in one cup of skim milk
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon, 1/4 apple and Splenda
Lunch: Soup (100 cals) and turkey sandwich (150 cals)
Afternoon snack: Slice of Pepperidge Farm Dark Pump bread and one tbs. peanut butter
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: Salad- iceberg lettuce, onion, chicken breast and vinaigrette dressing
Snack: Serving of chocolate sugar-free pudding prepared with skim milk
Lots of water

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Sunday, January 18

Today I added different weight training exercises to my program. It's crunch time. I am half-way through the Tight Curves Transformation Challenge and I have to work very hard over through the end of February if I am going to win.

Training:
AM: 30 minutes treadmill
PM: 30 minutes treadmill
Weight training: Back

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Post-cardio: N/A
Breakfast: Omelet- two eggs, onion, garlic, crumbled bacon, 1 oz. mozzarella cheese
Lunch: 1/2 salad with grilled chicken, feta, olives, peppers with vinaigrette dressing (small amount)
Afternoon snack: N/A
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: 1/2 cup Muscle Bound Chili and rest of lunch salad
Snack: Chocolate sugar-free pudding prepared with skim milk
Lots of water

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Saturday, January 17

Busy day today and I was not able to eat my usual at home lunch...had to make due with a veggie platter and a bowl of nuts at the housewarming party this afternoon. I was so thankful there was a good choice of food for me, not all chips and sweets. Whew!!

Training:
AM: 42 minutes treadmill
PM: N/A
Weight training: N/A

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Post-cardio: Tight Curves Protein with one cup skim milk
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon, ginger, Splenda and half an apple
Lunch: N/A
Afternoon snack: Some veggies, couple of slices of cheese and 1/4 cup of nuts
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: One cup Muscle Bound Chili and 5 Ritz crackers
Snack: Chocolate sugar-free pudding prepared with skim milk
Not enough water...out and about all day...

Friday, January 16, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Friday, January 16


Most of my day was spent editing photographs of my fused glass art and I relished my evening workout since it gave me a reason to get off my butt and move around. I forgot my Fat Burner at lunch today and have now put the package on the kitchen counter to serve as a reminder. Am I losing my mind? I hope not!

Training:
AM: 30 minutes treadmill
PM: 30 minutes treadmill
Weight training: Chest and Triceps

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Post-cardio: N/A
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon, ginger and Splenda
Lunch: Clam chowder (190 cals) and turkey sandwich (150 cals)
Afternoon snack: Slice of wasa and 2 tbs. peanut butter and one cup of skim milk
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: One cup Muscle Bound Chili and 5 Ritz crackers
Snack: 1 oz. mozzarella cheese
Lots of water

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Thursday, January 15

Busy day...forgot to take the Fat Burner capsules at lunch AND dinner. Things get so hectic and next thing I know I am eating and I didn't take the capsules at the right time. Dinner was a very late affair so I am kind of glad I didn't take them before dinner...I might have been too pepped up to sleep!

New routines take time to master!

Training:
AM: 42 minutes treadmill
PM: 26 minutes treadmill
Weight training: N/A

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Post-cardio: Tight Curves Protein and one cup skim milk
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon, ginger and Splenda
Lunch: Beef and barley soup (100 cals) and one slice wasa and 2 tbs. peanut butter
Afternoon snack: 1 oz. mozzarella
Dinner: One cup Muscle Bound Chili and 5 Ritz crackers
Lots of water

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Wednesday, January 14

Carlene, my trainer at Mommy's Body, sent over my new menu and a recipe for Muscle Bound Chili which looks like a rather tasty meal. I can't wait to go to the grocery store tomorrow for the ingredients. Allan will like it too. I didn't remember my lunch time Fat Burner today... better luck tomorrow! I need to add a lot more strength training to my workouts because I just feel like working harder. This challenge is addictive!!

Training:
AM: 42 minutes treadmill
PM: 20 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Shoulder and Abs

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Post-cardio: Tight Curves Protein in 6 oz. water
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon, ginger and Splenda
Lunch: 8 slices of turkey and 1/3 cup cottage cheese
Afternoon snack: 1 tbs. peanut butter on wasa bread
Dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules 30 minutes before pasta, sauce and baked chicken breast (leftovers)
Lots of water

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Tuesday, January 11

Day two of taking two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules three times a day, 30 minutes before each meal. Still feeling good, notice I am not hungry at all due to eating a lot of protein. YAY!

Training:
AM: 36 minutes treadmill
PM: 24 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Legs

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon, ginger and Splenda
Lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules 30 minutes before 6 slices of turkey and 1/3 cup cottage cheese
Afternoon snack: 1 oz. mozzarella cheese
Dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules 30 minutes before Macaroni and cheese, homemade, about 1/2 cup and baked chicken breast
Lots of water

Monday, January 12, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Monday, January 12

Today I started taking two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules before each meal to see if I have different results from just taking two in the morning. I didn't eat my snacks today, not sure why. Allan and I have to go grocery shopping tomorrow to stock up on my food plan items. We are out of food...not good! I am feeling good and my visit to the chiropractor today went well. YAY!

Training:
AM: 30 minutes treadmill
PM: 30 minutes treadmill
Weight training: Back

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon, ginger and Splenda
Lunch: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules 30 minutes before 6 slices of turkey and 1/3 cup cottage cheese
Dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules 30 minutes before Macaroni and cheese, homemade, about one cup
Lots of water

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Sunday, January 12

Today was the typical busy day which made me thankful I had gotten my cardio in first thing in the morning. Allan and I had a family photo session this afternoon and I was busy the rest of the day catching up on things in the blogosphere. My evening meal was a treat of sorts and I tried not to over do it. I have really been pleased with the results I have gotten so far but I have got to kick it up for the remainder of the Transformation Challenge if I am going to even be close to winning.

Training:
AM: 30 minutes elliptical
Weight training: N/A

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon, ginger and Splenda
Morning snack: 1 oz. mozzarella cheese
Lunch: 7 slices turkey and 1/3 apple
Afternoon snack: Tablespoon of peanut butter on wasa bread
Pre-dinner: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Dinner: 3 eggs, 3 slices of bacon and two pancakes with sugar-free syrup
Lots of water

Saturday, January 10, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Saturday, January 10

Allan and I spent most of the day at Eskimo Escapades taking photographs of the event and even though I packed food and water, I didn't eat the food and purposely did not drink the water. See, if I drink more than a smidge of water I will have to go to the bathroom and I couldn't leave the camera and gear alone to go to the pot-o-potty. It was pretty far away and due to the nastiness of the weather none of our friends that I could have asked to watch our stuff happened by. Anyway, long story less long, I ate stuff not on my program today...oh yeah, and I had to get up early so I didn't do any cardio. Basically, I took a day off. It must have been my celebration of my one month anniversary of the Tight Curves Transformation Challenge!

Training:
NONE

Food:
AM: Tight Curves protein in one cup skim milk
Lunch: Pulled pork on sandwich bun with BBQ sauce and a bag of chips (yes, I ate the chips even though I originally planned to give them to Allan)..cup of coffee
Dinner: Chicken breast and pasta with stewed tomatoes. 1/6th of a regular size Snickers (the Snickers are all gone now...TY Allan! :()

Friday, January 9, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Friday, January 9

Carlene from Mommy's Body came by today to check my progress and run some new tests with her nifty new machine that calculated my body fat and a ton of other exciting things. Carlene is awesome and knows exactly what everything the magical machine spit out means...so she can tell me what I need to focus on for the remainder of the Transformation Challenge. I am still on track and guess what...my metabolic age is 30. Cool, huh?!

Training:
AM: 30 minutes elliptical
PM: 30 minutes elliptical
Weight training: N/A

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules and 1/3 apple
Post-cardio: Tight Curves protein and one cup skim milk
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon, ginger and Splenda
Morning snack: 1 oz. mozzarella cheese
Lunch: Two slices Pepperidge Farm Thin Slice Bread- Wheat and 6 slices of turkey
Afternoon snack: Tablespoon of peanut butter on wasa bread
Dinner: Lettuce, 6 slices of turkey, hard-boiled egg, 1/3 cup cottage cheese with balsamic vinegar
After dinner snack: Handful of popcorn
Lots of water

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Thursday, January 8

I can't wait for Carlene from Mommy's Body to come by tomorrow to see how I am transforming and do some re-measurements and give me some new nutritional menus. I can definitely tell a difference in my appearance and I hope she will notice too. One problem I have with myself being on this program is I don't think I am eating enough. I am starting to feel a little run down and I need to ask Carlene if this is normal or if I need to eat more. I forget to eat my little snack meals...

Training:
AM: 30 minutes treadmill
PM: 30 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Chest and triceps

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules and 1/3 apple
Post-cardio: Tight Curves protein and one cup skim milk
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal with cinnamon, ginger and Splenda
Morning snack: 1 oz. mozzarella cheese
Lunch: Two slices Pepperidge Farm Thin Slice Bread- Wheat and 5 slices of turkey
Afternoon snack: Tablespoon of peanut butter on wasa bread
Dinner: Lettuce, can of tuna, hard-boiled egg, 1/3 cup cottage cheese with balsamic vinegar and a small serving of baked beans (about 1/4 cup) (My mom makes these great Boston Baked Beans and I have to eat them or her feelings will get hurt. I would rather do extra cardio and weight training than make her sad!)
After dinner snack: Allan shared 1/6th of his regular size Snickers bar with me. Not on the plan, but won't even think about a Snickers for another six weeks...
Lots of water!!!!

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Wednesday, January 7

Today's Challenge: What should I do when I know I am going to be eating a meal away from home? I should probably eat something on my program before I leave the house, but today I was really thinking about how much I enjoy the salad I had. I really look forward to my twice a month "meeting" with my fellow photographers AND this salad. I took a chance on eating it and hope it won't have any negative affects on my nutrition. It is salad after all...

I am really getting into my training and really try to get both of my cardio sessions in. I know, I probably have it a little easier than a some women because I don't have children to care for but I am trying to run two fledgling businesses and that can mean I don't always have a lot of free time. My goal every morning when I get up is to do my cardio just in case I get caught up in something or someone schedules a last minute photography session or I end up working late in the glass studio. Life happens. Sometimes it is just so much easier to take care of yourself before the rest of the world needs you attention.

Training:
AM: 30 minutes elliptical
PM: 30 minutes elliptical
No weight training

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules and 1/3 apple
Post-cardio: Tight Curves protein and one cup skim milk
Breakfast: N/A - late post-cardio and knew I would be having a larger than normal lunch
Lunch: Personal Fowl salad with blue cheese dressing at GridIron Burger
Afternoon snack: Tablespoon of peanut butter
Dinner: Chicken, rice and tomatoes with a little bit of grated Parmesan cheese
Lots of water!!!!

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Tuesday, January 6

I am doing great and definitely back on track! I am really enjoying my workouts especially since I have been in a bit of a funk. It makes me feel so much better to work up a sweat and work my muscles. YAY!!!

Training:
AM: 30 minutes elliptical
PM: 30 minutes treadmill
Shoulder and abs workout

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules and 1/3 apple
Post-cardio: N/A
Breakfast: NOTE: I tried to kill two meals with one and added the Tight Curves protein powder to 1/2 cup oatmeal, teaspoon of flax and ginger, cinnamon and Splenda which I made with one cup of skim milk rather than water...It was disgusting. I LOVE the protein powder but it was yucky like this and I will not be doing it again.
Lunch: 2 slices Very Thin Pepperidge Farm wheat bread, 5 slices turkey breast and 1 oz. mozzarella cheese
Afternoon snack: N/A
Dinner: Lean steak and a small sweet potato
Lots of water

Monday, January 5, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Monday, January 5

Another good day! I had my weekly chiropractor appointment this morning and they worked some kinks out of my right hip and left shoulder so I didn't hurt so much during my evening cardio. I even ran a 1/4 mile on the treadmill! Next time I am going for a 1/2 mile.

Training:
AM: 30 minutes elliptical
PM: 30 minutes treadmill
Leg workout

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules and 1/3 apple
Post-cardio: Tight Curves Protein in a cup of skim milk
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal, teaspoon of flax and ginger, cinnamon and Splenda
Lunch: 2 slices Very Thin Pepperidge Farm wheat bread, 5 slices turkey breast and 1 oz. mozzarella cheese
Afternoon snack: 1/3 apple
Dinner: Chicken breast tenders, cooked in garlic and onions and diced tomatoes served over rice (small serving of rice)
Lots of water

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Sunday, January 4

Today was a great day as I continue to stay on track and maintain my commitment to the Tight Curves Transformation Challenge. I haven't officially weighed myself but I can tell that my weight and body shape have changed since December 10th. I was going to have Allan shoot some new photos on January 1st, but I think it would be better to do it on January 10th to show my first 30 day changes.

Training:
PM: 30 minutes elliptical
AM: 30 minutes elliptical

Food:
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules and 1/3 apple
Post-cardio: N/A
Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal, teaspoon of flax and ginger, cinnamon and Splenda
Lunch: 2 slices Very Thin Pepperidge Farm wheat bread, 5 slices turkey breast and 1 oz. mozzarella cheese
Afternoon snack: 1/3 cup cottage cheese
Dinner: Chicken breast tenders, cooked in garlic and onions and diced tomatoes served over linguine (small serving of pasta)
Lots of water

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Saturday, January 3

Today I was feeling much better, more like myself and got back on my program. Yay! I had a good workout and felt very strong on the elliptical so I really pushed myself. I am glad things are finally back to normal!

Training:
PM: 30 minutes elliptical
Weight training: Shoulders and back workout

Food:
Breakfast: None
Pre-cardio: Two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Post-cardio: Tight Curves Protein in one cup skim milk
Lunch: 2 slices Very Thin Pepperidge Farm wheat bread, 5 slices turkey breast
Afternoon snack: 1/3 cup cottage cheese
Dinner: Flank steak, mashed white potatoes (very small portion) prepared with skim milk (no butter or fats), small amount of spinach with Parmesan cheese, and some whole kernel corn (dinner was made up of leftovers and deviated a bit from my prescribed nutrition program)
Lots of water

Friday, January 2, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Friday, January 2

What a way to start the New Year and the second third of the Tight Curves Challenge...still feeling crappy AND with a migraine. Ugh! But there is good news, I took my migraine medicine and I feel better now, and although it is the end of the day I am sure that tomorrow will be OK. I had a great nutritious dinner at a friend's house and I that made me feel a lot better. I need to get back on track with my nutrition and fitness program!! It's not only getting me in better physical condition, it's my stress relief and I definitely need that right now...

No nutrition and training to report today. I didn't eat poorly, I just didn't follow my program at all. No cardio and no weight training.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Training and Food Journal: Thursday, January 1

Happy New Year! I did not do a very good job of starting off the year right. I had a great evening ringing in the New Year; however, not only did I not get enough sleep, I had too much celebratory beverage and paid for it dearly today. I have no training to report, although I have been diligent and not missed a day of cardio in weeks, it is still no excuse. Today's diet was a wash as well. Tomorrow is a new day and I will start fresh. No need worrying too much about my missteps today.
I am cranking up my training as well so look for some new photographs of me showing my progress in the next day or so. It's a new year and I am ready for a new me!!

Training and Food Journal: Wednesday, December 31

2008 comes to a close...

I am determined to stay on my fitness and nutrition plan as much as possible today; however, I will be ringing in the New Year with friends and won't be denying myself a bit of bubbly and a beer or two. Not overindulging...so I won't be angry with myself tomorrow. I will avoid eating anything not on my program tonight at the party and can feel good about myself that I am keeping on track with my nutrition. My dinner will include plenty of protein to keep me full through the evening. No temptation!

Training:
AM: 30 minutes elliptical
PM: 30 minutes treadmill
Weight training: Chest and triceps

Food:
Pre-cardio: 1/4 apple and two Tight Curves Fat Burner capsules
Post-cardio: Tight Curves Protein in one cup skim milk
Lunch: 2 slices Very Thin Pepperidge Farm wheat bread, 5 slices turkey breast and lettuce and 1 oz. mozzarella cheese
Afternoon snack: 1/3 cup cottage cheese and 1/4 apple
Dinner: Chicken tenders and sweet potato
Lots of water

I ate some things not on my nutrition plan this evening at the New Year's Eve celebration, but overall not bad.