Day 106

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/3 c. blueberries
1 T brown sugar
2 T sliced almonds

Snack
1 cheese stick
1 chocolate chip cookie

Lunch
3 c. salad with 1 T. light italian dressing
1 oz sirloin steak
1 piece toast with pat butte
8 oz non fat yogurt
1 T. light sour cream
1 T honey

Dinner
1 c. white rice
1 c. pinto beans
1 oz cheddar cheese

Exercise: 5 miles with leslie (60 minutes)

Day 105

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/3 c. blueberries
1 T brown sugar
2 T sliced almonds

Snack
90 cal. granola bar

Lunch
1/2 italian beef sub sandwich
1 c. grilled zucchini
1 medium corn on the cob
2 chocolate chip cookies

Dinner
2 slices cheese pizza
1 sliver vanilla bean cheesecake
1 sliver chocolate cake

Exercise: 5 miles with Leslie (60 minutes)

Day 104

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/3 c. blueberries
1 T brown sugar
2 T sliced almonds

Snack
2 cheese sticks

Lunch
1/2 Italian Beef sandwich
potato chips

Dinner
Hamburger (4 oz ground beef, bun, mustard)
3 c. salad with 1 T light italian dressing
1 slice chocolate cake

Exercise: 7 miles with Leslie (82 minutes); pushups/squats/ab work

Day 103-did well on this birthday

It's birthday season. 2 birthdays in a row, today and tomorrow. Their only request: vanilla bean cheesecake and triple layer chocolate cake. Is there any hope?

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/3 c. blueberries
1 T brown sugar
2 T sliced almonds

Lunch
2 c. red beans and rice
1 apple

Dinner
5 oz sirloin steak
1 zucchini grilled with onions
1 sweet potato with pat butter
1/5 slice vanilla bean cheesecake

Exercise: 8 miles with Leslie (92 minutes)

Day 102

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/3 c. blueberries
1 T brown sugar
2 T sliced almonds
1/4 c. half and half

Lunch
3 c. tossed salad with 2 T light dressing
1 C red beans and rice
1 cheese stick

Dinner
3 pancakes
1 cheese stick
1 apple

Exercise: 5 miles with leslie (60 minutes), pushupsquatabs routine, 40 push ups to prove to my boys how many pushups I could do in a minute

Day 101

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/3 c. blueberries
1 T brown sugar
2 T sliced almonds
1/4 c. half and half

Lunch
3 rice cakes
6 slices turkey lunch meat
3 cheese sticks
3/4 apple

Snack
1 90 cal. granola bar

Dinner
1 c. red rice/beans
3 C. tossed salad with 2 T light dressing
1 90 cal. granola bar

Exercise: 10 miles with leslie (2 hours)

Day 100

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/3 c. blueberries
1 T brown sugar
2 T sliced almonds
1/4 c. half and half

Lunch
1/2 c. wild rice mix
4 oz pork loin chop
1 c. green beans
1 oz dark chocolate

Dinner
Culvers grilled chicken caesar salad
2 reeses mini cups
2 small chocolate chip cookies
1 small dove bite

Day 99

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/4 c. blueberries
2 T sliced almonds
1 t. brown sugar

Lunch
3 rice cakes
8 slices lunch meat, turkey
2 cheese sticks
1 banana
1 90 cal. granola bar

Snack
1 90 cal. granola bar
tea with 1/4 c. half/half

Dinner
4 c. tossed salad with 2 T light dressing
2 boiled eggs
1 sweet potato with pat butter
1/2 c. non fat chocolate pudding

Exercise: 10 miles with Leslie (2 hours)

Day 98

I went to bed last night feeling a wee bit ill. I woke up this morning feeling a bit wonky. Mid morning I napped. I was tired. Out of sorts. No exercise. Just not into it today. Had to work to not overeat. Have you heard of the research that lack of sleep effects one's ability to eat within their bounds? I have found this to be true. When I don't get enough sleep I tend to overeat. 

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/4 c. blueberries
2 T sliced almonds
1 t. brown sugar

2 pieces toast with 2 pats butter

Snack

2 cheese sticks

Lunch

2 c. light chicken noodle soup

2 pieces toast with 2 pats butter

1 cheese stick

Snack

1 banana

1 90 calorie granola bar

Dinner

1 1/2 slices cheese pizza

1/2 slice friendship bread coffee cake

Day 97

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/4 c. blueberries
2 T sliced almonds
1 t. brown sugar

Snack

1 cheese stick

Lunch

4 c. romaine

1 c. broccoli

2 egg whites

1 egg

2 T light dressing

1 cheese stick

1 apple

Snack

banana

2 servings low calorie hot chocolate

Dinner

1 1/2 c. broccoli

4 oz chicken in coconut milk

Exercise: 5 miles with Leslie (60 minutes); squats/pushups/abdominal work

Day 96

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/4 c. blueberries
2 T sliced almonds
1 t. brown sugar

Lunch
2 c. cauliflower
5 oz grilled chicken
1 apple
1 cheese stick

Dinner
2 c. chili
1 banana

Exercise: 7 miles with Leslie (82 minutes)

Day 95

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/4 c. blueberries
2 T sliced almonds
1 t. brown sugar

Lunch
3 c. salad
2 egg whites
1 boiled egg
2 T. light dressing
6 oz non fat yogurt
1 T. light sour cream
1 T honey

Dinner
1/2 c. whole wheat past
5 oz grilled chicken
1 1/2 c. cauliflower with carrots
7 asparagus spears
3 T. half and half

Exercise: 8 miles with leslie (97 minutes), 100 crunches, 45 pushups, 24 squats

Day 94-Detoxing

The weekend was so bad I was desperate to have a good day, a restart, a new beginning. I decided to go back to the detox diet (modified) and enjoy the cranberry juice fast next week). I had a bit of a headache this afternoon as I felt my body crave sugar yet my will fought back. It was a good day.

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
2 T slivered almonds
1 t. brown sugar
1/4 c. blueberries

Lunch
3 c. salad with 2 T. light dressing
2 egg whites
2 cheese sticks

Snack
1 cheese stick

Dinner
1/2 c. brown rice
3 oz shrimp/scallop mix
1 c. green breans
3 c. salad with 2 T. light dressing

Exercise: 10 miles with Leslie (2 hours)

Day 93 - So it wasn't a better day.

Don't know where I should go with this post for today. It started off well. Breakfast was my routine of oatmeal. Lunch was good too - pork loin, mushrooms, broccoli. Then I went to a bridal shower. There was sugared nuts at the table, within arms reach. I had, um, a few. I don't know how many. I also had a cookie, or two. But no cake, initially. A plate full of fruit. And then there was the Texas sheet cake. Yummers. I brought some home for the boys but had two pieces myself. Now my stomach is yearning for protein, my brain is swimming in sugar, I have no idea how many calories I consumed and my vision of exercising today has vanished.

I have discovered something about myself this weekend. I overeat when I feel insecure. I thought I overate or put my mouth in cruise control when bored or frustrated but what really drives me to eat badly is insecurity - when I'm not in a comfortable situation. The hand-to-mouth motion is subliminal. I'm not even aware of it and in a little bit I see a cup of peanuts gone and my head is screaming, "TOO MUCH SUGAR!"

Day 92 - Not the Best of Days

Have you ever had a day when your are hungry beyond reason? Today was such a day for me. After a more than calorie-rich meal I was dissatisfied. Had. to. have. more. I didn't know, or even care, if it was emotional hunger. Didn't want to analyze it. I just wanted something more. And, unfortunately, the routine stuck for the day. I didn't need that cinnamon roll at the end of the day but, gosh darn it!, I deserved it, by golly. I know tomorrow, my weigh-in day, will not be a joyous one. But it's a new day.

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/4 c. blueberries
2 T sliced almonds
1 t. brown sugar

Lunch
3 Corn tortillas
2 cheese sticks
6 slices turkey breast lunch meat
90 cal granola bar
6 oz non fat yogurt
1 T light sour cream
1 T honey

Snack
2 bowls honey nut cheerios
1 1/2 c. milk

Dinner
Grilled chicken caesar salad
1 cinnamon roll

Day 91

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/4 c. blueberries
2 T sliced almonds
1 t. brown sugar
3 T. half/half
90 cal granola bar

Snack
1 cheese stick

Lunch
3 c. salad with 2 T. light dressing
2 corn tortillas with 1 cheese stick
1 oz dark chocolate
90 cal granola bar

Dinner
2 slices cheese pizza
1 oz dark chocolate

Exercise: 5 miles with Leslie (60 minutes); Sculpting with Tony (28 minutes)

Day 90

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/4 c. blueberries
2 T sliced almonds
1 t. brown sugar
1 1/2 boiled egg whites
90 cal. granola bar
3 T. half/half

Lunch
90 cal. granola bar
1/2 oz cheese
1 corn tortilla
3 oz chicken breast
3 C. salad
2 T. light thousand island dressing
3 T half and half
1 oz dark chocolate

Dinner
salmon burger
3 c. salad with 1 boiled egg, 1/2 oz cheese, 2 T. italian light dressing
1 oz dark chocolate

Exercise: 2 hours with Leslie - 10 miles

Day 89 - Biggest Loser - it isn't that simple.

DId you see Biggest Loser last night? Mandy, who the blue team was banking on to have lost the most, lost nothing. It is amazing because she worked hard the past week. How can someone who works out 6-8 hours a day not lose a pound? It just goes to show you that it really isn't quite as simple as eat less, exercise more and you'll lose weight - especially for women. You see, there's the tricky little thing women go through every month that messes with our hormones and weight. We can do all that is required or necessary, follow all the rules and still not lose weight, and perhaps even gain. If we are not aware of this fact we can become disheartened and give up. But I strongly believe it is important to be aware and anticipate and to press on. Persistence is the key.

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. blueberries
1 t brown sugar
1/4 c. half/half
90 cal. granola bar

Snack
2 cheese sticks

Lunch
1 1/2 c. salad with 2 T. light italian dressing
2 boiled eggs
6 ox non fat yogurt
1 T sour cream
1 T honey
1 oz dark chocolate

Dinner
2 C. spinach salad with 2 T. light italian dressing
5 oz. chicken
1 english muffin
1 oz mozzarella cheese
90 cal. granola bar

Exercise: 5 miles with Leslie (60 minutes); Weights with Tony (Power 90 1/2)

Day 88

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. blueberries
1 t brown sugar
1/4 c. half/half

Snack
90 cal. granola bar

Lunch
1 1/2 c. salad with 2 T light italian dressing
5 oz turkey patty
6 oz non fat yogurt
1 T. light sour cream
1 T honey

Snack
tea with 1/4 c. half/half

Dinner
1 1/2 c. salad with 2 T light italian dressing
3 oz mahi-mahi
2 corn tortillas
1/3 c. salsa
1 mcdonald's parfait
1 oz dark chocolate

Exercise: 2 hours with leslie (10 miles)

Day 87

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. blueberries
2 T almonds
1 t brown sugar
1 slice toast with 1 pat butter

Snack
90 cal. granola bar

Lunch
1 C. steamed broccoli
1 1/2 oz sirloin steak
1/2 c. polenta
90 cal granola bar

Snack
1 slice toast with 1 pat butter

Dinner
1 1/2 c. green beans
1/2 c. pineapple
4 oz grilled chicken breast
1 mcdonald's parfait

Exercise: 5 miles with Leslie (60 minute), weight lifting with Tony (25 minutes)

Day 86

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. blueberries
2 T almonds
1 t brown sugar

Lunch
10 saltine crackers
4 oz turkey patty
2 c. tossed salad with 2 T light italian dressing
1 piece applesauce spice cake
1/4 c. half/half

Dinner
Culver's Philly Cheese sandwich
1 scoop vanilla custard

Day 85

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. blueberries
2 T almonds
1 t brown sugar

Snack
90 cal. granola bar

Lunch
2 slices cheese pizza
4 oz turkey patty
1 McDonald's parfait

Snack
5 saltine crackers
1 oz dark chocolate

Dinner
4 oz turkey patty
1 oz sirloin steak
grilled zucchin/onions
1 glass red wine
1 slice yellow cake with chocolate frosting

Exercise: 2 miles prayer walking (34 minutes); 5 miles with Leslie (60 minutes); gardening (2 hours)

Day 84

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. blueberries
2 T almonds
1 t brown sugar

Snack
90 cal. granola bar

Lunch
1 1/2 c. salad with 2 T light italian dressing
1 1/2 c. chicken salsa soup

Dinner
2 slices cheese pizza
1 1/2 c. salad with 2 T light italian dressing
4 oz turkey patty
1 ox dark chocolate

Exercise: 10 miles with Leslie (2 hours)

Day 83

Not the best eating day - went over 2000 calories.

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. blueberries
2 T almonds
1 t brown sugar

Snack
2 cheese sticks
90 cal. granola bar

Lunch
3 corn tortillas
6 slices turkey lunch meat
1 1/2 oz mozzarella
1 1/2 c. cauliflower
2/3 c. carrots
1 oz dark chocolate

Snack
Apple
1 cheese stick
90 cal. granola bar

Dinner
2 eggs, scrambled
1 c. hash browns
3 toasts with 1 1/2 pat butter

Exercise: 5 miles with Leslie (1 hour)/ 25 min. body sculpting (Power 90, weight training, push-ups, squats, lunges, ab ripper) with Tony

Day 82 - It Isn't Easy

Start Weight: 222.5lbs.
End Weight: 130lbs.
Total Lost: 92.5lbs.
I have struggled with my weight for the past 15 years. The weight just kept creeping on. I was so unhappy and tired. I continued to eat unhealthy and just felt terrible. My weight was taking a toll and I was afraid I was going to have a heart attack. At only 5 feet, I was morbidly obese.

On January 2, 2008 I started a life change. I began my plan of action by keeping a journal of everything I ate. Then I started to exercise- they were Leslie Sansone’s videos which I purchased years earlier. I started out slow- and lost about 3 pounds a week. I found Leslie’s workouts to be awesome (4 Steps – who knew it would be that easy!)

It isn't easy! That's my point, the reason I named my blog *I'm Typical. This testimony was from Lesliesansone.com. It is encouraging but I'm sure there's much more behind this weight-loss story than what's told here. 92 pounds in a year and easily done? I don't think so. Or maybe it is for some, a few, perhaps. But for folks like me it's hard work. It's aggravating. But it's worth it because it's about a better life style. It's about a realistic and spiritually mature attitude toward food.

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. blueberries
2 T almonds
1 t brown sugar

Snack
2 cheese sticks

Lunch
8 oz non fat yogurt
1 T light sour cream
1 T honey
3 corn tortillas
6 slices turkey lunch meat
1 1/2 slices swiss cheese

Snack
90 calorie granola bar
tea with 3 T half/half

Dinner
4 oz salmon with teriyaki sauce
1 1/2 c. steam cauliflower
1/2 c. steam carrots
1 sweet potato
1 pat butter
tea with 3 T half/half

Exercise: 2 hours with Leslie (10 miles)

Day 81

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. blueberries
2 T almonds
1 t brown sugar

Snack
2 cheese sticks

Lunch
1 c. sauteed zucchini
4 oz turkey patty
1 1/2 c. salad
1 T light ranch dressing
6 oz non fat yogurt
1 T sour cream
1 T honey

Snack
90 calorie granola bar

Dinner
1 c. steamed broccoli
1/3 c. brown rice
1 1/2 c. whole wheat pasta with 1/8 c. marinara
1 c. pineapple chunks

Exercise: 5 miles with Leslie (60 minutes), 25 minutes weight lifting/squats/lunges/push-ups with Tony

Day 80-Thank the Lord for Tomorrows

I spent my morning making phone calls to the insurance company, the hospital and the doctor's office. And then it was to the appliance repair shop - waiting, waiting, waiting. So I put off exercise until all that was done. Then I had a meeting which went longer than expecting getting home just in time to fix dinner. Exercise -- well, it kind of got neglected today and I don't like that, especially since I sabbath from exercise on Sunday. Eating 4 cookies didn't help my calorie-count either. I didn't cling to Jesus like I hoped/want to. I clung to the sugary-comfort of macadamia white chocolate instead.

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. blueberries
2 T almonds
1 t brown sugar

Snack
2 oz cheese sticks

Lunch
1.5 salad with 1 T light thousand island
1.5 c. chicken salsa soup
8 oz non fat yogurt
1 T. sour cream
1 T honey

Snack
4 white chocolate macadamia nut cookies
1 1/2 c. reduced calorie cocoa
3 T. half/half

Dinner
Shrimp/scallops sauteed
1/2 c. brown rice
2 c. tossed salad with 1 T light thousand island dressing
1 c. sauteed zucchini and onions
tea with 3 T half and half
1 slice toast with pat butter

Day 79

I will eternally be baffled by the scale and my weight fluctuation. Yesterday I weighed 214. This morning ---- 209!

Breakfast
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1/2 c. blueberries
2 T almonds
1 t brown sugar

Lunch
1/2 serving beef stroganoff
3 meatballs
2 pieces toast with butter

Snack
4 chocolate cookies
tea with 3 T half/half
5 tea biscuits

Dinner
1/2 serving chicken stir fry with rice
4 oz turkey patty
apple
3 T half/half
reduce calorie cocoa