Plexus full steam

I've only taken Pink Drink and Boost until now. Added BioCelanse and Pro Bio 5 today. Hopefully I'll start having better results. If not, I'm going back to just me- no Plexus or weight loss pills of any kind. 

Weigh In 6/14/14

Weight is the same this week, but lost 7 inches total all over my body. Lost 2.25 in waist, 1.5 in my breast area, 1.25 in hips, and 2 in thighs. 

Have a good week peeps. 

Weigh in 6/6/14

Weekly weigh in today. Lost another pound and a half since Tuesday. (3 days ago). Measured, but everything is the same as last week. Guess that's better than bigger. 😊.  

Peace out til next time. 

Weigh In 6/3/14

Today was my 1 week weigh in with Plexus. I've lost 4 1/2 pounds in one week. I only took Plexus 6 days and ate lousy all weekend. I measure on Friday and will post my update. 

I also have another awesome accomplishment. I got up on my own yesterday at 4:30 for the sole purpose of going to the gym. Felt pretty good to have burned off over 500 calories before 6 am. Hoping I keep the momentum going.

Sooooo peace out til next time peeps. 

Weigh In 5/16/14

Well, gained 3 pounds but lost 2 inches this week. I haven't exercised and ate junky stuff all week since leaving for Memphis last week. Time to get serious again. Grrrrr.  Peace out friends. 

Giving Plexus a Whirl

So, you know this yo-yo journey I've had the last couple of years. The lack of motivation or injury has caused me set back a few times. 

Well, in the last 3 weeks, I gained back 9 pounds. Of the 12 I lost. Very irritating. 

Well, my friend Amy sent me some Plexus samples. After taking a couple of days (2 actually), I signed up to sell. Figured it'd be worth it just to get mine at a discount. I'm also going to have Kevin try it to see if it helps his blood sugar. 

So, here are my before Plexus pictures 6-1-14. Hopefully, I'll post again in a month and there will be less of me. 

Sooooo, here we go friends. :) 

Weigh In 5/8/14

Weighed in today since I'll be on the road tomorrow. I'm sure I'll gain weight with good ole Memphis food. I can almost taste the BBQ already. I've lost 2 pounds since last weigh in. Makes 11 pounds total since April 1st. Only lost 1/2 inch in the waist this week. No where else. Haven't worked out in 2 weeks though so that's better than gaining I suppose. :) 

Missed Weigh In :(

I got to work late Friday and wasn't able to weigh in. 😞 I'm weighing in a day early this week bc we'll be going to Mphs Friday morning. 

Weigh in. 4/25/14

Friday weigh in: down 3 pounds and 1 3/4 inches. Makes 9 pounds total in 24 days. 

What I've been doing: (M-F)

Wake up- walk treadmill, walk Rocky

Breakfast

boiled egg on way to work

Glass of grapefruit juice at work 

Banana mid morning

Lunch- 

Chicken salad (canned chicken, celery, lite mayo, salt, pepper & Mrs. Dash)

12 low fat wheat thins

8-10 apple slices

Snack (if I remember)

Turkey pepperoni (70 calories for 17 slices)

Reduced fat cheese stick

Dinner:

Lean meat and veggies

If I really want something sweet at night 1 eat a couple of dark chocolate Hershey's Bliss. Lower calories than the other flavors and rich enough that just a couple are enough. 

I also drink water with lemon constantly. 

This may not work for you, but works for me for now. 

Weigh Ins. 4/11 & 4/18/14

So my first weigh in from my new beginning was last Friday 4/11/14. I found that I had lost 3 pounds and 1/2". I had even "cheated" a little on the healthy eating. 

Weighed in again today. Lost another 3 pounds and 1 1/2". Wahoo! Go me. I even ate pineapple sherbet last Friday, Saturday & Sunday, brownies at my small group party, and a couple of Hersheys Blissfuls every night. 

That makes a total of 6 pounds and 2 inches in less than 3 weeks just by eating healthy and exercising. I'm hoping that I can stay with it. I know some weeks I may lose inches without pounds or vice versa, but hopefully I'll stick with it this time. 

Have a great day peeps and I'll post my results again next week. Peace out friends! 

Me today. 

Three Day Cardiac Diet

Three Day Cardiac Diet
(I added my own notes in this about how I use this plan. I probably don't lose the max weight with this, but it helps me to make sure that I eat enough. I have a habit of eating under 800 calories per day if I do not have something reminding me to eat.)


To get the best results- You MUST Follow The Rules!! This diet works as a chemical breakdown and is proven to work.
DO NOT VARY THE AMOUNTS OR MAKE SUBSTITUTIONS TO THE DIET MENU!

(Although I do substitute a little..LOL. I've had luck with this in the past and it really helped me to realize portion size. 
I was never hungry on this. It really IS WAY MORE FOOD than it looks. I also spread the food out throughout the day instead of just 3 meals.)

1. You are allowed a diet soda or tea with sweetner on this diet.

2. Salt and Pepper can be used, but no other seasoning.

3. Use this diet for 3 consecutive days per week.

4. After 3 days of dieting, you can eat your usual food.
DO NOT OVER EAT!!

5. After 4 days of normal eating, start back on your 3 day diet.

DON'T CHANGE THE RULES!!

First Day

Breakfast
1/2 Grapefruit or juice
1 Slice of Toast
1 T Peanut Butter
(I eat the toast with PB before leaving for work and then have the GF or juice mid-morning when I want something to snack on)

Lunch
1/2 c Tuna
1 Slice Toast
Black Coffee or Tea
(I actually eat canned chicken instead of tuna because I am not a huge tuna fan. I also eat my apple from dinner during lunch)

Dinner
2 Slices -3 oz of any meat
1 c String Beans
1 c Carrots of Beets
1 small Apple
1 c Vanilla Ice Cream
(Occasionally I use 1 cup Vanilla almond milk and make a milkshake blending together with 8-10 ice cubes)

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Second Day

Breakfast
1 Hard Boiled Egg
1 Slice Toast
1/2 Banana
Black Coffee or Tea

Lunch
1 c Cottage Cheese or 1/2 c Tuna
5 Saltine Crackers
(I eat the banana from dinner/breakfast with lunch)

Dinner
2 Wieners
1 c Cabbage or Broccoli
1/2 c Carrots or Turnip Greens
1/2 Banana
1 c Vanilla Ice Cream
(Occasionally I use 1 cup Vanilla almond milk and make a milkshake blending together with 8-10 ice cubes.
Or if I do not eat my banana at lunch, I mix it with the almond milk for a yummy banana milkshake that is
under 200 calories)

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Third Day

Breakfast
1 Hard Boiled Egg
1 Slice Toast
Black Coffee or Tea

Lunch
1 Slice Cheddar Cheese
5 Saltine Crackers
1 small apple
Black Coffee or Tea

Dinner
1 c Tuna
1 c Carrots or Beets
1 c Green Beans or Cauliflower
1 c Cantaloupe or small Apple
1 c Vanilla ice Cream
(I'm not a fan of tuna so I eat a small chicken breast or lean pork chop)
   

Weight Loss Meals

Saw this yesterday. Thought it was interesting. This is supposed to help lose weight. Choose one from each category a day to eat.  Haven’t tried it yet.

 

Breakfast 
(serves 1) 

Oatmeal with fruit & nuts

Prepare ½ cup plain oats with water. Top with 2 Tbsp raisins or fresh fruit (1 cup berries; 1 chopped apple, peach or plum; or ½ banana) + 1 Tbsp chopped nuts. Optional: Add 1 tsp sugar, honey or maple syrup + a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.

Power pancake

In a bowl, mix ½ cup quick-cooking oats + 4 egg whites + ½ tsp vanilla extract + 1 Tbsp sugar + ½ tsp ground cinnamon. Pour the mixture into a heated skillet that has been coated with oil spray. Cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes each side. 

Egg sandwich

In a small skillet coated with oil spray, scramble 1 whole egg + 2 egg whites (beaten). Split and toast a whole-grain English muffin or whole-wheat sandwich thin. Layer the bottom half with a tomato slice + scrambled eggs + 1 slice reduced-fat cheese + an optional squirt of ketchup or hot sauce. Top with the other muffin half. 

Banana-berry smoothie

In a blender, combine ¾ cup milk (skim, soy or unsweetened almond) + ½ banana + 1 cup frozen berries + 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder + 3 to 5 ice cubes. Blend until smooth. 

Toast with cream cheese, tomato & onion

Split and toast a whole-grain sandwich thin. Top each half with 1 Tbsp light cream cheese + a few tomato and onion slices.

 

Lunch 
(serves 1) 

Hearty salad

Pile a mix of vegetables like lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, peppers, onions and mushrooms onto your plate. Add 2 of the following proteins: ½ cup beans or chickpeas; 3 oz plain tuna; 3 egg whites; or 3 oz chicken, turkey, fish or tofu. Top with ¼ avocado and toss with 2 Tbsp low-calorie dressing. 

Skinny tuna melt

Mix 6 oz chunk light tuna + 2 tsp reduced-fat mayonnaise + 1 Tbsp minced onion in a bowl. Toast 2 slices low-calorie whole-grain bread and top each slice with the tuna salad + 2 slices tomato and onion each + 1 oz lowfat cheese. Place open-faced sandwich under broiler until cheese is bubbly. 

Turkey sandwich

Layer lettuce, tomato, onion, roasted peppers + 3 or 4 slices turkey + a spread of light mayo, mustard and/or hummus between 2 slices low-calorie whole-grain bread (no more than 50 calories per slice). Serve with carrots and cherry tomatoes. 

Curried chicken salad

Mash 4 oz cooked chicken breast + 1 Tbsp reduced-fat mayonnaise + 2 Tbsp minced onion + 1 tsp curry powder + ½ cup thawed frozen green peas. Serve with red pepper and celery sticks. 

Soup & side

Enjoy 2 cups vegetable, lentil or minestrone soup, or vegetarian chili. Serve with 2 cups steamed edamame (in the pod).

 

Dinner 
(serves 4) 

Slim-style chicken Parmesan

Cook 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (bake, roast or panfry in oil spray), top each with 2 Tbsp marinara sauce + ¼ cup grated part-skim mozzarella. Broil until the cheese is melted. Serve with green beans. 

Balsamic chicken with broccoli

Sauté ½ onion + 1 red pepper (chopped) + 1 tsp garlic powder + ¼ tsp red pepper flakes in a skillet coated with oil spray for 5 minutes. Add 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the pan, cook for 4 minutes on each side. Add ? cup balsamic vinegar + a 15-oz can diced tomatoes (drained) and bring the liquids to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Fish with salsa

Top four 6-oz grilled or baked fish fillets (cod, halibut or tilapia) with ¼ cup salsa each. Serve with steamed asparagus. 

Shrimp-vegetable stir-fry

Sauté ½ chopped onion + 1 sliced red pepper + ½ cup sliced mushrooms + ½ cup sliced carrots + ½ cup snow peas in a skillet coated with oil spray until just tender. Add 1½ lb peeled shrimp and sauté until just cooked, about 2 minutes. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce. 

Mini turkey meat loaves

Dice and sauté 1 onion + 1 red pepper + 2 carrots; allow to cool. Mix vegetables + 1¼ lb lean ground turkey + 2 egg whites + ¼ cup ketchup + 1 tsp dried thyme + ½ tsp each salt and pepper. Divide among 8 muffin cups; bake at 425°F for 20 to 25 minutes.

Snacks & Sweets 

Enjoy one afternoon snack per day:

• Granola bar (180 calories or less) 
• 1 piece fruit 
• Nuts, raw or roasted (one ¼-cup handful) 
• Baby carrots with ¼ cup hummus 
• Celery sticks with 1 Tbsp peanut butter 
• 1 oz lowfat cheese 
• 1 container nonfat/lowfat Greek yogurt

 

And one daily treat:

• 8 oz soft-serve frozen yogurt 
• 150 calories' worth of any light popcorn 
• 1 oz dark chocolate 
• 1 glass wine

 

4 Days In, Hanging Tough

So today marks day 4 of getting healthy again. Walked over 2 miles the last two days. Started Treadmilling it again and taking Rocky on better walks instead of just "lazy" walks. 

I've been sticking to eating around 1200 calories. 

Sooooo. For 4 days I'm doing well. Haha. 

Start weighing and measuring again tomorrow. Fun stuff. 

Have a good one folks and peace out! 

Just a little humor. ^^^^^

Starting over for the 100th time

Ok, well. I was doing well again and fell off the health wagon again. Kevin was complaining about healthy foods and I've had knee issues- once again. 

Please say a prayer that I WON'T GIVE UP!!! I've gained back part of what I've lost, my "skinnier" clothes are getting tight and I got rid of a lot of my "fatter" clothes. I KNOW I can do this. I've already proven that. 

Here's a pic of me today. Hoping to have an after soon. 

I'm thankful that I didn't gain it all back. Here's a before I ever started with a split shot from today (the pic above) 

Maybe I need to keep the before pic on the fridge forever to stay motivated. 

Soooooo. Until next time- peace out! 

Weigh in Week 3 2014-January 14

Down only 1 pound, 1 1/2 inches this week. Disappointed but I guess it's better than gaining 1 pound & 1 1/2 inches. :) 

Week 2. January 17, 2014

Weigh in Friday! Down another 2 pounds and 11 inches all over. So happy that all the sore muscles are paying off. 😊

Week 1, 2014

January 10, 2014 I've survived my first week back on track. Eating around 1200 calories a day is not hard. Fortunately, I like healthy foods~ chicken, veggies, water w/lemon, etc. I started back in the gym too. My legs are sore from the inclining treadmill, but- no pain, no gain. Right? I weighed in and measured today. I am down 2 pounds and 4 inches for the week. GO ME!!!! Hoping that I keep the dedication going, especially going to the gym. My legs were like jello afterwards. I'm glad that it gets better after your body gets used to it. Maybe next week I will be pain (and jello-leg) free when I post again. Until then-- peace out friends.

Starting Over

So- as mentioned the other day, I started back to taking better care of myself this week. I've been watching my calories, and started back in the gym. Should've started a little slower~my legs are feeling the burn. Ouch! 😊

Tomorrow is my first weigh in after 4 days and I'll be weighing/measuring every Friday. I'll try to post once a week with results, food, etc. Of course I was planning to post more last year too. Hoping to be more committed with food, exercise AND blogging. 

Attached you will see a picture from my day. My Fitness Pal stats, me at the gym, music from the gym and tonight's 275 calorie dinner. Baked chicken, 3/4 c cauliflower, & 3/4 c brussel sprouts. 

Peace out friends and good luck in your journey to health in 2014. 

 

Here We Go AGAIN...GRRRRR

SO, I was making good progress last winter. It started getting warm & rainy and I became a slacker- AGAIN. I gained all of the weight back that I lost last winter. Sooooooo, here we go again. I WILL DO BETTER this year. I won't let myself get sidetracked. I've proven I can do it if I can only keep my head and body on straight. :) Wish me luck friends. Thanks and peace out!