I knew it'd be bad

Monday weigh in was bad, 126. As it should have been. Did I really think I could not work out all weekend and eat ribs, burgers, fries with chili cheese dip, cupcakes, etc.... and not gain a pound... Ugh. I got back on the horse Monday and started eating right, and working out hard. No more refined sugars, making sure I get a ton of protein, and drinking a gallon of water per day. Tuesday I was back down to 123.5 so that made me feel better. I have a romantic weekend coming up this weekend, and wanted to be below 120 for it!!!

Last nights Dinner: Approx 400 calories and a lot of protein!

2 4 oz. tilapia filets, sprinkled with salt, pepper, garlic, and Italian seasoning, a little olive oil and George Formaned for 6-7 minutes (yes, I know the serving size is 1 filet, but I ate 2)
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 4 oz. (113g)
Calories 100 Calories from Fat 23
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.5g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 75mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 20g 40%
Est. Percent of Calories from:
Fat 22.5% Carbs 0.0%
Protein 80.0%


1 cup fresh steamed broccoli with zero calorie spray butter (just a little) and salt

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cup (91g) (nutritiondata.com)
Amount per Serving
Calories 31 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 30mg 1%
Potassium 540mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 2g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin A 11%
Vitamin C 135%
Calcium 4%
Iron 4%
Vitamin D 0%
Vitamin E 4%
Vitamin K 116%
Thiamin (B1) 4%
Riboflavin (B2) 6%
Niacin (B3) 3%
Vitamin B6 8%
Folic Acid (Folate) 14%
Vitamin B12 0%
Magnesium 5%
Panthothenic Acid 5%
Zinc 2%
Copper 2%
Manganese 10%
Est. Percent of Calories from:Fat 0.0% Carbs 77.4% Protein 38.7%

UGH

I am so frustrated. Food really has a hold of me right now. It's like I am eating it just to spite myself and I don't know why. I am like, screw it, I am going to eat this cookie and just see what happens... EVEN THOUGH I KNOW WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN..... It started because I was at like 120, and even though I'd been working our hard, I got back up to 123... Now, I am sure I will weigh at least 126 in the morning, plus, this weekend coming up is the big date weekend, that I was supposed to be in tight shape for. UGH. I really want to get motivated to clean out the pantry and drink a gallon of water and eat only protein and veggies and no carbs and work my butt off this week... well, work my fat stomach off this week.

Lost 5 this week!

I have been very strict this week about counting calories and working out hard, and it's paid off!!! On Monday, I weighed in at an even 125, uh oh... Today, Thursday, I weighed 120.6! I have only been eating 1000-1200 calories per day, and burning around 700 during my morning workout. I have concentrated on cardio only, doing the elliptical for 2 miles, on high crossramp and high resistance and then running 3 miles at 6.5 to 7mph, sprinting at 9mph the last .25 miles of each mile.
I have been eating a protein bar or oatmeal with brown sugar splenda and coffee with splenda in the mornings. Lunch/Brunch is egg white omelet, 2 eggs or something like that... Other meals are grilled chicken, steamed broccoli, grilled salmon, tuna with olive oil mayo-- the new "healthy" kind, and whole wheat crackers or shaved turkey breast and a slice of cheese. One night I ate a half a can of black beans and a half of a can of corn mixed together and spooned inside tortillas with some salsa... Fresh fruit or "extra sugar free gum" (straight from Bob Harper) when I need a sweet fix.... Also, only drinking water, except for my morning cuppa coffee.

6 month fitness assessment

Yesterday Emily did my 6th month assessment. I was fairly pleased with the results.
JULY 29, 2008 / FEB 4, 2009
weight 131 120.6
resting heart rate 78 74
blood pressure 117/72 115/81
body fat 22% 15.4%
neck 12.5 11 7/8
shoulder 38.5 36 3/4
chest 34 31 7/8
waist (smallest point) 30 27
waist (biggest point) 34 32 1/4
hips (fullest part) 38 1/4 36 1/2
right thigh 23 21 3/4
right calf 13 1/4 13
right upper arm 11 10
right forearm 8 1/2 8
1 minute
pullups 24 27
sit-ups 30 33
jump squats 43 52
push ups 10 boy & 16 girl 16 boy & 14 girl
leg levers 35 39
hamstring curls w/ ball 30 34
triceps w/ 10# weight 37 34
plank hold 2:05 min. 3:02 min.
bicep curl w/ 8# weight 31 35
forward lunge 29 30
3 lap run 1:38 1:26
steps-ups 41 42
1/2 mile on bike 1:54 1:57
flexibility reach 10.75 12