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.
Monday, January 10, 2011
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!
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!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
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!!
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!!
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
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!!
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!!
Monday, January 3, 2011
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!
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!
Contest starts today!!!
January 3, is here and the contest has now begun! Remember to be a follower of this blog and send me your starting weight and inches from waist and hips with a before picture, in order to qualify for the contest! Here is my starting weight and inches:
Weight: 119.0
Waist: 28.5 inches
Hips: 35 inches
This is how my day started off. I did 45 min of yoga, and then 45 min of cardio! I am doing a four week program that Jillian Michaels wrote for the January issue of Self Magazine. So if you are interested in that, go buy the issue or log onto Self.com and get the meal plans and workout plans.
My goals for this month is also to eat no candy, cakes, brownies, icecream, chocolates, etc! Wish me luck! And good luck to all of you!
Remember I am here to help give support and some ideas if you need them just post your questions here and I will answer them!
Weight: 119.0
Waist: 28.5 inches
Hips: 35 inches
This is how my day started off. I did 45 min of yoga, and then 45 min of cardio! I am doing a four week program that Jillian Michaels wrote for the January issue of Self Magazine. So if you are interested in that, go buy the issue or log onto Self.com and get the meal plans and workout plans.
My goals for this month is also to eat no candy, cakes, brownies, icecream, chocolates, etc! Wish me luck! And good luck to all of you!
Remember I am here to help give support and some ideas if you need them just post your questions here and I will answer them!
Friday, December 31, 2010
Weight Loss Contest!!
A lot of people set a New Year's Resolution to lose weight. But after about a month most people give up and don't complete the goal. How about I set up a friendly competition to help you reach your goals? I will give tips, help out with meals, workouts, and encourage you through the contest. The contest will start January 3, 2011 and end April 1, 2011. 12 weeks to get to your goals and be healthy!!
Here are the rules of the contest:
1. You must be a follower of this blog.
2. You need to send me a before and after picture so I can see the results. You can either post it here or send it to my e-mail @ nataliep_3_0@yahoo.com.
3. You must check in once a week with me with your results for the week. I need the weight loss and inches lost off the waist and hips. Posts on here or by e-mail need to be in by each Monday before midnight. For best results weigh yourself first thing in the morning before you have eaten and with your clothes off. Also measure yourself first thing in the morning.
4. To begin, post a comment on this blog with your starting weight and starting inches on the waist and hips. If you do not want others to see your starting places, then you may send me an e-mail with your numbers.
At the end of the competition the winner will be the person who has the most percentage of weight loss. I will have a prize for the winner!!
We can also help each other out along the way and encourage each other! If you have questions post them on this blog and we can all answer back to help out!
I think this will be a lot of fun! Lets start this new year with a BANG!! So, get your brain into health mode and let the competition begin!
Here are the rules of the contest:
1. You must be a follower of this blog.
2. You need to send me a before and after picture so I can see the results. You can either post it here or send it to my e-mail @ nataliep_3_0@yahoo.com.
3. You must check in once a week with me with your results for the week. I need the weight loss and inches lost off the waist and hips. Posts on here or by e-mail need to be in by each Monday before midnight. For best results weigh yourself first thing in the morning before you have eaten and with your clothes off. Also measure yourself first thing in the morning.
4. To begin, post a comment on this blog with your starting weight and starting inches on the waist and hips. If you do not want others to see your starting places, then you may send me an e-mail with your numbers.
At the end of the competition the winner will be the person who has the most percentage of weight loss. I will have a prize for the winner!!
We can also help each other out along the way and encourage each other! If you have questions post them on this blog and we can all answer back to help out!
I think this will be a lot of fun! Lets start this new year with a BANG!! So, get your brain into health mode and let the competition begin!
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