Day Twenty-eight - July 28, 2014

On the wagon... ;) ...I mean, trying to eat healthy for four weeks now. Getting better, getting stronger, getting more determined, having less cravings, feeling less deprived, MUCH less sorry for myself...no "loserish" feelings now...I can do this, I can be healthy, and I can enjoy it and not feel like I'm being punished. I am cherishing my body, my gift from God, the "temple" that has served me so well for 55 years. I am grateful for the body that God gave me, and I want to show that gratitude by taking care of it, and helping it last until He calls me home. If I think about it, it's the only gift I've had since birth, the temple that houses my precious soul /spirit, which was the best birthday present I could ask for! Go me! Weight today: 197.6...yay!

iced coffee - normal
butter and honey sandwich on whole wheat
1 1/2 c leftover fried rice
1 1/2 c leftover broccoli beef
leftover sweet n sour chicken
brown rice

this turned out to be a big mistake....too much soy in two days. Legs achy and slept bad. no more leftovers for a couple of days!

Water: 32 oz
Exercise: Richard Simmons and Sweatin' to the Oldies 2.....silly, but it makes you sweat!

Day Twenty-seven - July 27, 2014

Weight: 198.4 (finally under 199 again....let's hope it keeps going in this direction)

Iced coffee - normal, with almond milk
skipped breakfast
1 c rice noodles
1 1/4 c broccoli beef
1 piece of village loaf
2 c sesame chicken
1/2 c asian salad w/ 1/4 cup dressing
1 mini eggroll with vegan peanut sauce

Water: 32 oz, 2 glasses of arnold palmer
Exercise: standing for 5 hours cooking, last 2 very warm in kitchen!

Day Twenty-six - July 26, 2014

Weight: 199.4

iced coffee, usual with almond milk
peanut butter and honey sandwich on whole wheat
1/2 cup leftover chicken casserole
1 cup white rice
approx. 10 oz. pollyjuice potion - pineapple juice, lime sherbet, and club soda(?)
1 1/2 c salad with balsamic vinaigrette
6 jelly beans
1 boneless skinless chicken breast

Water: 40 oz.
Exercise: working and walking around, grocery shopping fast, taking in groceries

Day Twenty-five - July 25, 2014

Weight: 199.4

iced coffee
new cereal, same with almonds
1 c leftover chicken casserole
1 1/2 cup salad with light ranch
1 serving chips
went to El Gallo Giro for dinner with hubby
    chips, salsa, and beans
    small order of nachos with ground beef, beans, and normal toppings
    arnold palmer (drank half)

Water: 32 oz
Exercise: ride bike to/from work, 10 min. : stand and walk around at work

Day Twenty-four - July 24, 2014

Weight - 199.2

iced coffee
new cereal, same way
2 c salad with light ranch dressing
1 1/2 c leftover stirfry with white rice
12 ripe cherries
1 serving chips
1/4 c light onion dip
chicken cordon bleu casserole (Steph found on Pinterest)
1 cup white rice
1 cup salad

water: 32 oz
exercise: ride to and from work, 10 min., walking around at work, standing most of the time

Day Twenty-three - July 23, 2014

Weight: 199.2 (this week I've been losing 2/10 of a pound every couple of days....progress!) I haven't been eating anything after dinner, an improvement.

iced coffee
new cereal, same way
southwest salad at work
1/2 a bag of SF chocolate covered peanuts (end of the bag)
2 servings chips w/light onion dip
1 1/2 c salad with light ranch dressing (homemade)
1/2 a chicken breast, grilled
3 sm red potatoes w/ 1T butter
1/2 ear corn on cob
1 hotdog bun garlic toast

Water: 32 oz.
exercise: ride bike to/from work, 10 min, walk and stand at work

Day Twenty-two - July 22, 2014

Weight: 199.4

iced coffee
new cereal, same way
southwest salad at work (I know, I know, I should bring something from home....running late AGAIN)
1/2 grilled chicken breast
2 c salad with light ranch dressing
3 sm red potatoes w/ 1T butter
1/2 ear corn on cob
2 servings potato chips with salsa

Water: 32 oz.
Exercise: ride bike to/from work, 10 min,  walk and stand at work (I do this a lot)