Weekly check in 1-31
It has been horribly, horribly cold down here, and for the past two days, I've pretty much been trapped in the house. We got caught up in the nasty winter storm that slid across the Midsouth the last half of the week, but we were just south enough to get more sleet and freezing rain than snow. Admittedly the four to six inches of pretty solid ice covered in powder likely wouldn't phase some of you reading this, but Memphis (and Memphians) has no idea how to react to that kind of weather. There are not enough plows and sand trucks, and instead of pre-salting the major roads when ice is an almost certainty, they wait until the weather actually hits and people have trouble driving. People zip along the icy roads (those with heavy enough vehicles, anyway), not thinking that they need to allot extra distance for turns and stops than normal. I don't live in Memphis proper; I live in a small military town north of Memphis, which means only the two or three main roads get plowed out. So, since my work closed down Friday and Saturday, I decided there was nothing I needed outside of the house that couldn't wait 'til today.
I have been wonderfully unproductive these past days, spending my time huddled under a blanket and goofing off on Facebook games or chatting. I did go out yesterday and spend about twenty minutes chipping my car out of the ice, and I did make myself exercise.
This week, I've had a 3.6lb loss, putting my new weight at 239.2lbs Now, before anyone jumps me for it being too much, let me remind that I had less than 1lb losses the past two weeks. I have not starved myself, as you'll see from the food list under the cut. In fact, I went over calories a few days, and the past couple I have indulged in some comfort foods, including homemade brownies. Which, I must add, I am currently enjoying with a glass of milk for breakfast; they are most delicious. There are a variety of factors which likely contribute to such a large loss, including the following: I changed up my exercise routine, paid more attention to my water consumption, and am back to more normal bowel function. Sorry if that last is TMI, but it means my body has adjusted to my increased fiber intake and is processing food properly again.
In regard to exercise, you'll see that instead of biking some days, I've got "Dancing-general" listed. My thighs really were starting to bother me and needed a break, but I didn't want to skip a workout day. My workouts aren't quite true habit yet, and skipping one day would let me justify skipping another, and another. So Tues, I snagged a couple of 2lb hand weights at the Mart of Walls, came home, and cranked up Lady Gaga's The Fame. I danced around for pretty much the whole CD, alternating between higher aerobic dance and upper body weight work. I pick a different CD each time, and I really enjoy the workout. Just holding the weights while I dance helps give me a core workout, I've found, and that in addition to the moves I use to work upper arms, chest, and back. I'm pretty sure I'm actually burning more calories than I'm speccing because of using the weights, but that's all right. I'd rather underestimate than overestimate. I also like having this option because I really don't like to do my bike when people are home, because it's in the common area. I dislike being talked to when trying to work out.
Some random things that I haven't mentioned before, but some of you might be interested in:
*The reason you will see very little drinks listed in the meal rundown is that I drink almost exclusively water. I aim for 32oz a day, and often get closer to 48oz a day. I indulge in coffee when it's bitter cold (like recently) or sweet tea when I eat out. Every once in awhile, I'll have a root beer or fountain soda, like a limeade, but honestly, most of those drinks are simply too sweet for me now. I adore hot teas, but haven't been indulging that fetish lately. Not sure why, exactly- just haven't been in a tea mood, I guess.
*I use a OMRON full body sensor scale when I weigh in. I love it, for it appeals to my geekiness. Snagged it a while back from woot.com when they had it on deal.
*I weigh in the buff, before eating.
*I know that just looking at my diet, it is high in cholesterol. However, high cholesterol has never been an issue for me, nor is it a family issue. While my total cholesterol levels usually sit between the 190 and 200 mark, my HDL is usually higher than my LDL by a large margin. I'm more worried about my blood sugars and my blood pressure than my cholesterol, due to family history.
Date: January 30th, 2010
Meals
breakfast Simply Orange Orange Juice, Grove Made 110
evening snack M&M's Mint 210
lunch 16 Bean Soup 118
afternoon snack Granulated White Sugar 16
afternoon snack Maxwell House Coffee 2
afternoon snack Great Value Amaretto Coffee Creamer 50
breakfast Great Value Sweet Cream Butter 100
breakfast Egg, Fried In Butter Or Oil 92
breakfast Kroger Harvest Grain Multigrain Bread 60
breakfast Quaker Instant Grits Real Butter 100
evening snack Betty Crocker Chocolate Chip Brownie Mix 200
Fitness
Dancing - general 30 248 0
Tota
Calories Allowed 1,819.85
Calories Consumed 2,016.00
Calories Burned 248
Net Calories 1768
Date: January 29th, 2010
Meals
breakfast McDonald's Sausage Biscuit 400
breakfast McDonald's Hash Browns 150
breakfast McDonald's Sweet Tea - Large 230
lunch Homeade Fried Rice With Pineapple And Chicken 431
dinner 16 Bean Soup 118
dinner Jiffy Cornbread 180
dinner Great Value Sweet Cream Butter 100
Fitness
Dancing - general 30 248 0
Totals:
Calories Allowed 1,819.85
Calories Consumed 2,398.50
Calories Burned 248
Net Calories 2150.5
Date: January 28th, 2010
Meals
breakfast Dole Bananas 110
lunch Edamame 120
lunch Homeade Fried Rice With Pineapple And Chicken 431
lunch Egg Drop Soup With Fried Wontons 200
dinner Dorset Cereals Berries & Cherries 160
dinner Almond Breeze Almond Milk, Vanilla Unsweetened 40
breakfast Great Value Sweet Cream Butter 100
breakfast Egg, Fried In Butter Or Oil 92
breakfast Kroger Harvest Grain Multigrain Bread 60
breakfast Quaker Instant Grits Real Butter 100
breakfast Simply Orange Orange Juice, Grove Made 110
evening snack So Delicious Pina Colada Cultured Coconut Milk 140
Fitness
Bicycling - 14-15.9 mph (vigorous) 30 551 0
Stretching 10 46 0
Totals:
Calories Allowed 1,819.85
Calories Consumed 2,356.00
Calories Burned 597
Net Calories 1759
Date: January 27th, 2010
Meals
breakfast Dole Bananas 110
dinner Heinz Ketchup 20
dinner Hellman's Real Mayonnaise 90
dinner Kroger Crinkle Cut French Fries 130
dinner Baked Chicken Breast With Ranch And Wheat Bread Crumbs 200
Unclassified Ice Breakers Ice Breakers Wintergreen Mints 4
afternoon snack Dole Bananas 110
lunch Market Pantry Swiss Deli Cheese Slices 70
lunch Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Smoked Turkey Breast Shaved 45
lunch Kraft Real Mayonaise 90
lunch Market Pantry Sliced Wheat Bread 130
lunch Bolthouse Farms Babycut Carrots 35
breakfast Great Value Sweet Cream Butter 100
breakfast Egg, Fried In Butter Or Oil 92
breakfast Kroger Harvest Grain Multigrain Bread 60
breakfast Quaker Instant Grits Real Butter 100
breakfast Simply Orange Orange Juice, Grove Made 110
Unclassified Hershey's Special Dark Hersey Kiss 180
Fitness
Dancing - general 45 372 0
Totals:
Calories Allowed 1,819.85
Calories Consumed 1,828.00
Calories Burned 372
Net Calories 1456
Date: January 26th, 2010
Unclassified Dole Bananas 110
dinner Heinz Ketchup 20
dinner Hellman's Mayo 30
dinner Kroger Hot Dog Bun 100
dinner John Morrell Hot Dogs 180
afternoon snack Milk 2% 130
afternoon snack Chocolate Cherrios 100
lunch Curried Coconut Chicken 526
breakfast Great Value Sweet Cream Butter 100
breakfast Egg, Fried In Butter Or Oil 92
breakfast Kroger Harvest Grain Multigrain Bread 60
breakfast Quaker Instant Grits Real Butter 100
breakfast Simply Orange Orange Juice, Grove Made 110
dinner Bolthouse Farms Babycut Carrots 35
Fitness
Dancing - general 40 330 0
Totals:
Calories Allowed 1,819.85
Calories Consumed 2,417.50
Calories Burned 330
Net Calories 2087.5
Date: January 25th, 2010
Meals
Meal Item Brand Item Name Calories
breakfast Simply Orange Orange Juice, Grove Made 110
dinner Roast Pork Loin 160
dinner Great Value Sweet Cream Butter 100
dinner Red Potato With Skin 100
Ice Breakers Ice Breakers Wintergreen Mints 4
lunch Market Pantry Swiss Deli Cheese Slices 70
lunch Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Smoked Turkey Breast Shaved 45
lunch Kraft Real Mayonaise 90
lunch Market Pantry Sliced Wheat Bread 130
lunch Bolthouse Farms Babycut Carrots 35
Unclassified Bolthouse Farms Perfectly Protein Hazelnut Latte' 199
Dole Bananas 110
breakfast Great Value Sweet Cream Butter 100
breakfast Egg, Fried In Butter Or Oil 92
breakfast Kroger Harvest Grain Multigrain Bread 60
breakfast Quaker Instant Grits Real Butter 100
Unclassified Brazil Nuts 185
Fitness
Bicycling - stationary, vigorous 35 675 0
Stretching 10 46 0
Totals:
Calories Allowed 1,819.85
Calories Consumed 2,416.00
Calories Burned 721
Net Calories 1695
Date: January 24th, 2010
Meals
breakfast Quaker Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal 160
dinner Curried Coconut Chicken 526
lunch Market Pantry Swiss Deli Cheese Slices 70
lunch Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Smoked Turkey Breast Shaved 45
lunch Kraft Real Mayonaise 90
lunch Market Pantry Sliced Wheat Bread 130
lunch Bolthouse Farms Babycut Carrots 35
breakfast Simply Orange Orange Juice, Grove Made 110
breakfast Milk 2% 130
Unclassified Ice Breakers Ice Breakers Wintergreen Mints 4
Fitness
Bicycling - stationary, moderate 30 387 0
Vacuuming 45 209 0
Dusting 15 69 0
Stretching 10 46 0
Totals:
Calories Allowed 1,819.85
Calories Consumed 1,469.00
Calories Burned 711
Net Calories 758
I have been wonderfully unproductive these past days, spending my time huddled under a blanket and goofing off on Facebook games or chatting. I did go out yesterday and spend about twenty minutes chipping my car out of the ice, and I did make myself exercise.
This week, I've had a 3.6lb loss, putting my new weight at 239.2lbs Now, before anyone jumps me for it being too much, let me remind that I had less than 1lb losses the past two weeks. I have not starved myself, as you'll see from the food list under the cut. In fact, I went over calories a few days, and the past couple I have indulged in some comfort foods, including homemade brownies. Which, I must add, I am currently enjoying with a glass of milk for breakfast; they are most delicious. There are a variety of factors which likely contribute to such a large loss, including the following: I changed up my exercise routine, paid more attention to my water consumption, and am back to more normal bowel function. Sorry if that last is TMI, but it means my body has adjusted to my increased fiber intake and is processing food properly again.
In regard to exercise, you'll see that instead of biking some days, I've got "Dancing-general" listed. My thighs really were starting to bother me and needed a break, but I didn't want to skip a workout day. My workouts aren't quite true habit yet, and skipping one day would let me justify skipping another, and another. So Tues, I snagged a couple of 2lb hand weights at the Mart of Walls, came home, and cranked up Lady Gaga's The Fame. I danced around for pretty much the whole CD, alternating between higher aerobic dance and upper body weight work. I pick a different CD each time, and I really enjoy the workout. Just holding the weights while I dance helps give me a core workout, I've found, and that in addition to the moves I use to work upper arms, chest, and back. I'm pretty sure I'm actually burning more calories than I'm speccing because of using the weights, but that's all right. I'd rather underestimate than overestimate. I also like having this option because I really don't like to do my bike when people are home, because it's in the common area. I dislike being talked to when trying to work out.
Some random things that I haven't mentioned before, but some of you might be interested in:
*The reason you will see very little drinks listed in the meal rundown is that I drink almost exclusively water. I aim for 32oz a day, and often get closer to 48oz a day. I indulge in coffee when it's bitter cold (like recently) or sweet tea when I eat out. Every once in awhile, I'll have a root beer or fountain soda, like a limeade, but honestly, most of those drinks are simply too sweet for me now. I adore hot teas, but haven't been indulging that fetish lately. Not sure why, exactly- just haven't been in a tea mood, I guess.
*I use a OMRON full body sensor scale when I weigh in. I love it, for it appeals to my geekiness. Snagged it a while back from woot.com when they had it on deal.
*I weigh in the buff, before eating.
*I know that just looking at my diet, it is high in cholesterol. However, high cholesterol has never been an issue for me, nor is it a family issue. While my total cholesterol levels usually sit between the 190 and 200 mark, my HDL is usually higher than my LDL by a large margin. I'm more worried about my blood sugars and my blood pressure than my cholesterol, due to family history.
Date: January 30th, 2010
Meals
breakfast Simply Orange Orange Juice, Grove Made 110
evening snack M&M's Mint 210
lunch 16 Bean Soup 118
afternoon snack Granulated White Sugar 16
afternoon snack Maxwell House Coffee 2
afternoon snack Great Value Amaretto Coffee Creamer 50
breakfast Great Value Sweet Cream Butter 100
breakfast Egg, Fried In Butter Or Oil 92
breakfast Kroger Harvest Grain Multigrain Bread 60
breakfast Quaker Instant Grits Real Butter 100
evening snack Betty Crocker Chocolate Chip Brownie Mix 200
Fitness
Dancing - general 30 248 0
Tota
Calories Allowed 1,819.85
Calories Consumed 2,016.00
Calories Burned 248
Net Calories 1768
Date: January 29th, 2010
Meals
breakfast McDonald's Sausage Biscuit 400
breakfast McDonald's Hash Browns 150
breakfast McDonald's Sweet Tea - Large 230
lunch Homeade Fried Rice With Pineapple And Chicken 431
dinner 16 Bean Soup 118
dinner Jiffy Cornbread 180
dinner Great Value Sweet Cream Butter 100
Fitness
Dancing - general 30 248 0
Totals:
Calories Allowed 1,819.85
Calories Consumed 2,398.50
Calories Burned 248
Net Calories 2150.5
Date: January 28th, 2010
Meals
breakfast Dole Bananas 110
lunch Edamame 120
lunch Homeade Fried Rice With Pineapple And Chicken 431
lunch Egg Drop Soup With Fried Wontons 200
dinner Dorset Cereals Berries & Cherries 160
dinner Almond Breeze Almond Milk, Vanilla Unsweetened 40
breakfast Great Value Sweet Cream Butter 100
breakfast Egg, Fried In Butter Or Oil 92
breakfast Kroger Harvest Grain Multigrain Bread 60
breakfast Quaker Instant Grits Real Butter 100
breakfast Simply Orange Orange Juice, Grove Made 110
evening snack So Delicious Pina Colada Cultured Coconut Milk 140
Fitness
Bicycling - 14-15.9 mph (vigorous) 30 551 0
Stretching 10 46 0
Totals:
Calories Allowed 1,819.85
Calories Consumed 2,356.00
Calories Burned 597
Net Calories 1759
Date: January 27th, 2010
Meals
breakfast Dole Bananas 110
dinner Heinz Ketchup 20
dinner Hellman's Real Mayonnaise 90
dinner Kroger Crinkle Cut French Fries 130
dinner Baked Chicken Breast With Ranch And Wheat Bread Crumbs 200
Unclassified Ice Breakers Ice Breakers Wintergreen Mints 4
afternoon snack Dole Bananas 110
lunch Market Pantry Swiss Deli Cheese Slices 70
lunch Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Smoked Turkey Breast Shaved 45
lunch Kraft Real Mayonaise 90
lunch Market Pantry Sliced Wheat Bread 130
lunch Bolthouse Farms Babycut Carrots 35
breakfast Great Value Sweet Cream Butter 100
breakfast Egg, Fried In Butter Or Oil 92
breakfast Kroger Harvest Grain Multigrain Bread 60
breakfast Quaker Instant Grits Real Butter 100
breakfast Simply Orange Orange Juice, Grove Made 110
Unclassified Hershey's Special Dark Hersey Kiss 180
Fitness
Dancing - general 45 372 0
Totals:
Calories Allowed 1,819.85
Calories Consumed 1,828.00
Calories Burned 372
Net Calories 1456
Date: January 26th, 2010
Unclassified Dole Bananas 110
dinner Heinz Ketchup 20
dinner Hellman's Mayo 30
dinner Kroger Hot Dog Bun 100
dinner John Morrell Hot Dogs 180
afternoon snack Milk 2% 130
afternoon snack Chocolate Cherrios 100
lunch Curried Coconut Chicken 526
breakfast Great Value Sweet Cream Butter 100
breakfast Egg, Fried In Butter Or Oil 92
breakfast Kroger Harvest Grain Multigrain Bread 60
breakfast Quaker Instant Grits Real Butter 100
breakfast Simply Orange Orange Juice, Grove Made 110
dinner Bolthouse Farms Babycut Carrots 35
Fitness
Dancing - general 40 330 0
Totals:
Calories Allowed 1,819.85
Calories Consumed 2,417.50
Calories Burned 330
Net Calories 2087.5
Date: January 25th, 2010
Meals
Meal Item Brand Item Name Calories
breakfast Simply Orange Orange Juice, Grove Made 110
dinner Roast Pork Loin 160
dinner Great Value Sweet Cream Butter 100
dinner Red Potato With Skin 100
Ice Breakers Ice Breakers Wintergreen Mints 4
lunch Market Pantry Swiss Deli Cheese Slices 70
lunch Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Smoked Turkey Breast Shaved 45
lunch Kraft Real Mayonaise 90
lunch Market Pantry Sliced Wheat Bread 130
lunch Bolthouse Farms Babycut Carrots 35
Unclassified Bolthouse Farms Perfectly Protein Hazelnut Latte' 199
Dole Bananas 110
breakfast Great Value Sweet Cream Butter 100
breakfast Egg, Fried In Butter Or Oil 92
breakfast Kroger Harvest Grain Multigrain Bread 60
breakfast Quaker Instant Grits Real Butter 100
Unclassified Brazil Nuts 185
Fitness
Bicycling - stationary, vigorous 35 675 0
Stretching 10 46 0
Totals:
Calories Allowed 1,819.85
Calories Consumed 2,416.00
Calories Burned 721
Net Calories 1695
Date: January 24th, 2010
Meals
breakfast Quaker Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal 160
dinner Curried Coconut Chicken 526
lunch Market Pantry Swiss Deli Cheese Slices 70
lunch Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Smoked Turkey Breast Shaved 45
lunch Kraft Real Mayonaise 90
lunch Market Pantry Sliced Wheat Bread 130
lunch Bolthouse Farms Babycut Carrots 35
breakfast Simply Orange Orange Juice, Grove Made 110
breakfast Milk 2% 130
Unclassified Ice Breakers Ice Breakers Wintergreen Mints 4
Fitness
Bicycling - stationary, moderate 30 387 0
Vacuuming 45 209 0
Dusting 15 69 0
Stretching 10 46 0
Totals:
Calories Allowed 1,819.85
Calories Consumed 1,469.00
Calories Burned 711
Net Calories 758