New jeans and boots!

I went shopping on Saturday wanting some new boots. While there I tried on a pair of skinny jeans to wear with my boots. I have always been afraid of wearing skinny jeans, because I think my thighs are too big to be able to pull off the "skinny jean" look. Well I tried on a size 3 and they were too big. So I tried on a size 1 and they fit perfectly!!!! I have never been a size 1 and all day yesterday I was on a high because of it! So, of course I had to buy the jeans and I bought the boots to go with it. Let me know if you think I can pull off the "skinny jean" look.

The End of Week 2

I am hoping you all had a good week. My week wasn't the greatest. I did well on eating healthy. I did get the munchies more this week, but I made sure that I munched on healthy food. On Friday night I went out with some friends and I ate salad from the salad bar, but I did up end eating two white rolls with my dinner. I was very proud of myself for staying away from the dessert bar, even when I saw this delicious oreo, chocolate mousse, whipped cream dessert that looked absolutely delicious!! I was strong and I reminded myself of my four week goal and walked right past that dessert. I even watched my friends indulge in that delicious dessert, and I didn't budge! Way to go me!!
Exercise wise, I did not do well at all. I only exercised on Monday morning. My exercise partner was sick the rest of the week, and my throat is still sore so I used that as an excuse not to exercise. On Tuesday and Wednesday I did play the game Just Dance on the Wii with my daughter and her friend for 30 min, so I did get in a little cardio there but not what I am used to.
Starting tomorrow, my husband and I are doing the Insanity workouts for the abs. I will let you know how that goes. I am a little afraid!
My menu for the next week is not really planned out this time. As I was trying to make my menu for next week nothing really sounded very good. So, sad to say, I don't have one to post for you all. These are my ideas that I have for dinners for the week: Chicken (3 oz) and brown rice (1/2 c) covered with Salsa (1/4 c.) with a side of steamed veggies; Chicken stir fry where I just use frozen stir fry veggies, chicken, and stir fry sauce and put it all over brown rice; chicken tacos made with whole wheat tortillas, mozz cheese (no more than 2 TB), tomatoes, lettuce, chicken, salsa, and fat free sour cream; Salmon Salad, which I posted as a meal in the first week with the recipe there; and the 2 bean chili, which I posted as a meal in the second week with a recipe there. I hope that helps you all out some. I sometimes get in funks where food doesn't sound good and I don't feel like making a menu because of it. But, I notice I eat better when I have a menu all planned out for the week. It helps me to stay focused and on track. If any of you have any meal plans or menus for the week feel free to post them. Its always nice to try new healthy recipes! I will post a workout plan for you if you are interested, to make up for my lack of a meal plan for the week! :)
Remember to check in with me tomorrow for your second week results! Can't wait to hear from all of you!

Week 2 meal plans

So here are my meal plans for week 2. Some things are being repeated from week 1 because I am a picky eater and some of the foods from Jillian Michaels meal plan from the Self Magazine just doesn't sound good.
Mon, Tues, Wed. meals:
Breakfast: Berry Smooth 350 cal
Blend 1/2 c. berries, 1/4 c. rolled oats, 1c. So Delicious coconut milk, 3 TB whey protein powder. Add water to thin or ice to thicken.

Lunch: Homemade Pizza 450 cal
Top 2 halves of a whole wheat english muffin each with 1/2 c. chopped tomatoes, 1/4 c. shredded mozzarella cheese. Broil until cheese melts. Serve with 1 c. grapes, and 3 Brazil nuts.

Snack: Nutty Nanner 200 cal
Spread 1 banana ( or apple) with 1 TB almond butter

Dinner: Two Bean Chili 400 cal
Saute 1/2c. chopped onion in 1 tsp olive oil about 5 min. Stir in 1c. chopped tomatoes, 1/2 c. black beans (drained and rinsed), 1/2c. kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1/2c. water, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp ground cumin. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 min. Top with 3 TB cheddar cheese, shredded and 2 tsp chopped fresh cilantro.

Dessert: Grape Delight 200 cal
1 c. grapes (I like mine frozen) and 1 string cheese.

Thurs, Fri, Sat meals
Breakfast: Honeyed Waffles 350 cal
Spread 2 tsp. almond butter, 2 tsp raw honey on 2 toasted frozen whole grain waffles. Top with 1/2 banana, sliced.

Lunch: Soup and Sammy 450 Cal
Heat 1 c. low sodium tomato soup. Spread 1 tsp. mustard on 2 slices whole wheat bread. Place 2 oz. low sodium turkey, 2 slices tomato, 1 slice cheddar cheese, lettuce in between bread.

Snack: Veggies and Dip 200 cal
1/4 c. hummus, 15 baby carrots, and 1 c. sliced cucumbers.

Dinner: Steak and Squash 400 cal
Cut 1 spaghetti squash in half. Discard seeds. Place on baking sheet rind side up, bake for 45 min @ 375 degrees. Run fork from top to bottom to seperate strands. Saute 1/2 c. chopped red onion in 1 tsp. olive oil with 1 chopped garlic clove for 5 min. Add 2c. chopped tomato. Cook until a sauce thickens. Pour sauce over squash. Top with 2 TB chopped fresh basil. Serve with 3 oz. flank steak, broiled 7 min, turn once.

Dessert Fun Fondue 200 cal
Mix 1 TB almond butter with 1 tsp. raw honey in a bowl. Nuke 20 sec. Serve with 1/2 banana, sliced; 1/2 apple, sliced.

1st Check-In!!

Okay friends its time to check in with me with your results from week one!! I am excited to see what they are. These are mine:
weight: 116.6 lbs
waist: 28.5 in
hips: 34.5 in

I lost almost 3 lbs and half an inch off of my hips. Nothing off my waist which doesn't surprise me, because my waist will be the very last to go.

Later today I will be posting my meal plan for the week. So, check back here later for the meal plan if you want it.

Remember to either send me an email or post your results here by midnight tonight!

The end of the first week

I hope everyone had a great week, and I can't wait to hear your results. My week didn't go as planned. I lost my grandpa this week, and I also have a cold. I have been pretty emotional and didn't feel like working out, although, I bet my grandpa is looking down at me, and not very happy that I am putting off these things because of him. I will do better next week grandpa, I promise! Also, with having a sore throat, I lose motivation because it hurts. With excuses aside, I can proudly say that I have stuck with eating healthy. I was strong and did not let emotions take over me in this area. I am an emotional eater, and I usually eat everything sugary to drown out the sorrows, but I DIDN'T!! I didn't eat everything on my diet plan, because I cut back on calories since I didn't get my workouts in this week.
I am a little nervous for my own results for the week, since my workout program for the week was a failure.
I hope you all had a strong week and can't wait to hear from you tomorrow!!

First day

How did everyone's first day go yesterday? I am proud of myself. I stuck to my diet to the "T" yesterday, had a great workout and got in plenty of water!!
I was thinking of ways to help meet your goals. One thing that I am going to do to remind myself of my goals, is I am going to make a vision board. This vision board is going to have my before picture and then pics of what I want to accomplish, people that motivate me, and words that inspire me. Then I am going to hang it up in my kitchen so when I go in there to have a snack, I will see that vision board, and remember what I striving for and then I will either skip the snack or choose a healthy one. I suggest that you all do this. Or for those that work and have vending machines at work, maybe put your before pic in your wallet next to your money and then as you go for the money you will see the pic remember your goal and avoid the vending machine. :) I hope those are some helpful tips for you! I really think everyone should do the vision board. As soon as I am done with mine I will post of pic of it for you all to see.
Good luck today! And remember to eat healthy, get in a workout and drink plenty of water!!

My meal plan for the week

Okay, so for those who need ideas of what to eat, here is my meal plan for the week. You may follow with me or take some ideas and add them to your meal plans.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday Meals:
Breakfast: Yogurt Parfait 350 cal.
9 oz nonfat plain greek yogurt
2 TB chopped walnuts
1 c. berries. Mix together and eat up!

Lunch: Black Bean Wrap 450 cal.
1/4 c. mashed black beans, rinsed and drained
2 TB mozzarella cheese
2 tsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
pinch of cayene pepper.
Mix ingredients and spread onto a whole wheat wrap. Roll up and nuke until heated through about 1 min. Top with 2 TB salsa and serve with 1 tangerine

Snack: Chips and Salsa 200 cal
15 baked tortilla chips
1/2 c. salsa

Dinner: Salmon Salad 400 cal
3 c. mixed greens
1 tomato chopped
1 c. sliced cucumbers
2 tsp. olive oil
2 tsp lemon juice
Mix and top with 2 oz smoked salmon. Serve with 1 slice whole wheat toast spread with 2 tsp almond butter and 1 tsp raw honey

Dessert: Grape Delight 200 Cal
1 c. grapes and 1 mozzarella string cheese

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday Meals:
Breakfast: Egg and cheese 350 cal
Cook one egg to your liking. Place egg, 1 slice cheddar cheese on a toasted whole grain english muffin. Serve with 1/2 an apple.

Lunch: Soup and Sammy 450 cal
Heat 1 c. low-sodium tomato soup. Spread 1 tsp. mustard on 2 slices of whole wheat bread. Place 2 oz. low sodium turkey breast, 2 slices tomato, 1 slice cheddar cheese, lettuce in between bread.

Snack: Sweet Smoothie 200 cal
Blend 2 TB whey protein powder, 1/2 c. frozen raspberries, 1 c. water, 1/2 c. skim milk

Dinner: Pasta Marinara: 400 cal
Saute 1/2 c. chopped red onion, 1 chopped garlic clove, in 2 tsp olive oil, about 5 min. Add 2 c. chopped tomatoes. Cook 5 min more. Pour sauce over 2 oz whole wheat pasta, cooked according to pkg directions. Top with 2 tsp chopped fresh basil, 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve with 1 c. steamed green beans.

Dessert: Raspberry Dream 200 cal
Mix 4 oz nonfat plain greek yogurt with 1 c. fresh raspberries. Top with 1 sheet of graham cracker, crumbled.

For Sunday I am just eating what ever is left over from the week and skipping the dinner and dessert and doing one free meal.
I hope this has helped out some of you!