week 2 maintaining good results

For my Transitions folks here is the new agenda for the next 5 weeks:

This week you may add 3 servings(4-6 oz= 1 serving) of protein a day to your diet(lean meat like fish, turkey, chicken breast, low fat yogurt, low fat cottage cheese, low fat milk/skim milk, low fat cheeses and beans). You will lower your fruit serving to 2 servings a day.

NO GRAINS TILL WEEK 6(this includes corn, bread of any kind, pasta of any kind, rice of any kind, oats of any kind etc.)

MUST ADD EXERCISE 3-4 TIMES A WEEK!! this is a must. You want to turn that fat into muscle and the only way to do that is by exercise.

some simple ways to add exercise to your routine:

Walk around the house while talking on the phone. Dance for 15-30 min to your favorite songs(you can do this while doing your chores like mopping, sweeping, dusting, and vacuuming evan cooking), take 10-15 min walk before eating meals(that would be 45 min of exercise if you did this 3 times a day, it all adds up), get some light weights and do 15 min of body toning a day(I will pick 3 songs and do 3 muscle(like biceps,chest,legs) I will do my legs for one song, arms for one song etc.) or every other day. I also try to do pilates 15-30 mins 4 times a day. For more information on my exercise routine give me a call 410-632-2190.

Do not weigh yourself during the week because you will probably gain some weight back when you exercise, remember muscle weighs more than fat. You will see more of a loss in your inches so be patient and wait till next Sat for your weigh in.

One more thing. I will be e-mailing you my log from my blog. I am only 2 lbs from my goal so I am on a different week than you are and I don't want to tempt you. I will be sharing what I ate and did on your week.

Be sure to have a daily goal and continue to log what you eat and do each day.

Continue your jouney one day at a time and minus 1 lb at a time.

Many of you are having difficulty making meals for your families and filling you up. My blog has excellent soup ideas that my family loved and enjoys. 

here are some great Fall meal suggestions that will fill you up.

1. Homemade chile-can make it in advance 

2. Homemade turkey or chicken vegetable soup(you can add rice or noodles for your family but set aside some without for you.

3. Grilled shrimp and vegetables

4. grilled london broil and vegetables(you can add roasted red potatoes for you family or rice but you should try and avoid them for the next couple of weeks.

5. Grilled or baked salmon, tuna or any other kind of lean fish.

6. Tuna or salmon salad sandwiches(use very little and light mayo for you add a little more for family

The products I took on a daily basis was OPC Beauty blend, OPC multi vitamin without iron

Products I took occasionally FCI, and CAI I used these when I knew if I was going to have a lot of carbs in my meal or a lot of fats(like french fries and pizza)

DAY 8

hought for the week: "...Stop being anxious abut your souls as to what you will eat or what you will drink..." Mat 6:25

With so many choices of foods to eat in the GI index eating healthy can only be an adventure.

Before breakfast:lemon water, OPC3, 1 CAI(carbohydrate absorption inhibitor available on my web portal marketamerica.com/allaboutunow), 2 FCI(fat conversion inhibitor)

8:00 breakfast: mexican egg white patty(see recipe page)

12:00 lunch: left over salad, 2 slice of low fat turkey bacon, 1 CAI, 2 FCI

2:00 snack: 1/2 transitions chocolate chip bar(2.12 oz bar 5g fat 5g sugar 17g protein 30 carb to purchase see web portal;http://marketamerica.com/allaboutunow ;) and 3 asparagus, 3 slices of red pepper, 3 summer squash slices

5:30 Dinner: 3 0z of boneless skinless chicken breast and 1/2 C sautéed vegetables(see recipe page) and a bowl of fresh cut pineapple.

liquid intake 68 oz of water

Exercise: 20 mins of pilates(concentrated on the abs), 40 mins on body toning with music and 5 lbs weights(see blog allaboutunow page)I also did a lot of walking and talking on the phone about 1hr today.

I have too much energy so I did not take the CAI and FCI at dinner time. I think I will take only 1 CAI and 1 FCI in the morning and see how I feel. I will add more as needed. Everybody will react a little different when taking supplements. It is better to take less and gradually add more.

DAY 9

what I ate today was warm lemon water, coffee, 1C yogurt with 2 diced strawberries and 10 walnuts, 4 chicken tenders from Hardes, very large salad(about 6 C)--40 min bike ride and 20 min pilates

DAY10

what I ate:Day 3: scrambled eggs with onions and jalepenos and cheese, salad with strawberries, walnuts, baby spinach herbs, summer squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, zucchini, yellow peppers, apple, 1C mixed nuts and Transitions chile meal with 1 slice of pepper-jack cheese) Day 4: yogurt with strawberries and walnuts, leftover salad, grilled steak (split a T-bone with my son about 3 Oz), 1C mixed nuts.

How did everyone do Today? I was able to accomplish my goal of riding my bike and pilates. What goal did you accomplish today?

I said no to pancakes which I made for my family. What did you say no to today?

How is everyone feeling today? I have a lot more energy.

***For tomorrow be sure to make yourself a daily goal, drink water, eat often, read handouts, log in your daily journal and add some kind of exercise to your day. 

DAY11

How is everyone doing today? I talked to a couple of you on the phone and I am glad  you are being strong and determined to change your lifestyle. I have noticed those who have been journalling are doing quite well with the  program! keep up the good work. Continue to make daily goals and write in your journal. How is everyone doing with adding exercise to your daily routine? If for some reason you are unable to get a 20 min walk in try calling some friends or family  on the phone and walk while talking to them.

Try doing 15 min of stretches before going to bed this will help strengthen and tone your muscles. Or do them when you wake up.  If you need suggestions give me a call and I will try to suggest exercises that will help you and your circumstances. I am full of ideas and willing to share them with you.

My goals for the past 2 days were to exercise and eat more vegetables.

I was able to get a 40 mins, body toning and 15 min pilates. I also eat salad for lunch and dinner. I also added onions and peppers to my scrambled eggs.

DAY12

I ate yogurt with blueberries and walnuts, warm lemon water, herbal green tea, home made chile, 1 C good health energy mix(snacks), 1 C Chinese food(some kind of chicken, celery, carrots and peanuts), 6 oreo cookies:-( (couldn't just eat 2 for some reason) apple.

cleaned house for 6 hrs(bombed house for fleas and had to sweep, vacuum, dust steam clean all floors(only got the down stairs done), wipe down and wash all bedding, vacuum beds. It is a nightmare.( I drank lots and lots of water did keep count.

DAY13

my goal is to go for a walk on this beautiful day. Eat my salad before it goes bad. Not to eat my son's oreo cookies. 

I made an awesome stir fry

Cut chicken breast up and marinade it with 1 T soy sauce, !t sesame seeds, fresh ginger and minced garlic. Sauteed sliced, red onion,  yellow peppers, asparagus, and summer squash. Added the chicken and oh did it smell and taste delicious!

I ate left over salad for lunch and cheese omelet with home made salsa for breakfast, 1 lg glass of dark chocolate almond milk.

I also did 30 min of body toning and 20 min walk. 

DAY14

Had a awesome day! Giggles and I met up with Wonderwoman in Cambridge to do some site seeing to celebrate our weight  loss success.Giggles has lost 20 lbs in 5 weeks, her blood sugar levels have gone down to normal.  Wonderwoman has loss 11 lbs and 13.5 inches,Sunshine lost 11.5 inches and 10.4lbs and  I gained 2lbs but I lost 4 inches. Still waiting to hear from everyone else. Don't just love these result!! Little red dress here we come!!

Look what you have accomplished in 2 weeks just think what your are going to accomplish in 4 weeks, 8 week and 12 week!!!!!  Way to go Ladies!!!

Oct 16

weight 134.2

n: 12.5

UC: 35.25

MC: 37.25

W: 29.5

B:  34

H: 37.75

T: 21.75

C:14

B: 10.5

BF:  11.5

Went out to Ruby Tuesday's for dinner and ate the grilled salmon with gilled asparagus,grilled gn beans, and spinach Artichoke sauce, 1 biscuit. also had chicken tenders and cucumber onion salad at German festival, apple and 1 C almond granola energy mix (soy nuts, walnuts, raisins, craisins,)

Hello everyone,

Here some things to think about for week 3. If you want quicker results and can afford supplements here is my suggestion.

1.  Transitions Fat Conversion Inhibitor: inhibits the conversion of sugars into fat in the body, may promote a feeling of fullness, promotes healthy serotonin levels

2. Transitions Carbohydrate Absorption Inhibitor(for those who are addicted to carbs): helps inhibit carbohydrate absorption, reduces the effects of high-GI foods on blood sugar levels, promotes weight loss

3.  Transition CLA(for those who want to increase muscle mass and decrease their body fat): Promotes lean muscle mass, targets stubborn belly fat, helps reduce overall body fat, caffeine free

4.Thermochrome- Ephedra Free(great for those who have difficulty losing weight no matter how hard you try) Promotes thermogenesis, helps burn fat, increases energy enhances metabolism.

5.  Transitions Anti-stress Formula(for those who turn to food when under stress): helps the body adapt to stress naturally, helps stabilize mood, helps maintain normal stress-hormone levels

6.  Transitions Thyroid Support(for those whose thyroid gland are slowing down): promotes lipolysis and thermogenesis, helps maintain normal levels of thyroid hormones, promotes optimal body composition, provides metabolic support helps enhance and stabilize mood

** I used Transitions Fat Conversion Inhibitor and Transitions Carbohydrate Absorption Inhibitor for the 12 weeks. I still use them when i indulge in carbs or fats.I strongly believe they have helped me maintain my weight loss and stability.

** I just ordered Transition CLA. I am hoping it will help with muscle mass and get rid of my belly fat.

For more information on these products visit my web portal and click on the item or type it the the search bar. All ingredients and science are available for you.

The attachments were forwarded to me from a certified Transitions coach, please take the time to read them. 

** Don't forget to weigh yourself on Sat and take new measurements and send them to me.

Be sure to visit my blog for great recipes. Please share your recipes with us.

starting again

I started an on line weight management group and this was what I ate during Detox week.

Day 1

Breakfast: OPC beauty blend, and isotonic multi vitamin warm lemon water and an apple

Snack: celery and carrot sticks

Lunch: Yellow pepper and dried mango slices

snack: 3 strawberries, 10 oz herbal tea and a nap

Dinner: home made vegetable soup I add broccoli to make it taste a little different than yesterday.

dessert: 3 strawberries

Water so far 40 oz (I better get drinking)

A great idea from Happy is that for  a reward of eating healthy we should reward ourselves with a nice bubble bath. In The Transitions journal it does suggest taking  salt and bubble baths as well as get a massage or  your nails done.

I also said no to Doritos that my son was eating and coffee.  What did you say no to today?

We need to recognize our accomplishments if it means saying no to a donut or a cup of coffee or soda. Everytime we say no we are 1 step closer to our goal.

DAY 2

 I want to know what you said no today? I had jury duty today. I was not allowed my lunch box or water into the court room so I was starving and had a major headache. I cam home and ate lunch took a nap then I canned some salsa and peppers. Plus I had to freeze a bunch of peppers. I am pretty pooped.

Here is what I ate:

Breakfast: 8 oz of lemon water(I was running late for jury duty, so I thought I would be able to snack on my veggies but I was not allowed)

Snack: sliced red and yellow peppers, dried mangos

Lunch salad(same as yesterdays)

Snack: 3 strawberries

Dinner: stir fry veggies(2t of extra virgin olive oil, red peppers,summer squash,onions, gn peppers, asparagus, garlic, fresh ginger,1t of soy sauce, Mrs. Dash) for the family I just boiled up some pasta noodle to go with the veggies, you might want to add a little chicken breast for them as well I might do that tomorrow)

water so far only 25 oz but I did have 3 cups of tea(30 oz) I will drink 20 more oz of water before I go to bed.

Exercise: 15 min of walking while talking on the phone

DAY 3

Remember TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME, ONE STEP AT A TIME, ONE GOAL AT A TIME

Try to make 1 small goal each day that you can say "I did it"

My goal for today was to make my lunch so I would not be tempted to eat out.

 How is everyone doing on their management program? What did you accomplish? What did you say no to today? How are you feeling about your progress?

I know that I am mostly focusing on Transitions but that is because I know 6 of us are on the program(some of us are on different weeks). 4 of you have not told me what kind of weight management program you are on. Most weight management programs are set up the same way, like journalling what you eat, how much you drink and how much exercise you do. Remember this support group is to encourage you to stick with your weight management program so you can reach your goal. 

Today was difficult for me because I was with a group and we stopped at 2 fast food places and then when I picked up my son he was starving so we stopped at McDs. Evan tho the food smelled delicious and my tummy was growling, I did not give into the junk food.

Here is what I ate today:

breakfast: 8 0z warm lemon water, 1 plum, 3 cherry tomatoes, OPC beauty blend and isotonix multi vitamin

snack: 1/2 yellow pepper

Lunch: salad(organic baby spinach, mixed herbs(available at walmart),grape tomatoes from my garden, 6 slice of cucumbers, 3 sliced strawberries, 1/8 chopped yellow pepper,)

Snack: 4 dried mango wedges,1 triscuit, 4 walnuts

Dinner: Stir fried veggies(1/4C sliced red onions, 2 garlic cloves diced, 1" fresh ginger minced, 1/4 orange pepper, 1 whole yellow/green pepper(wasn't quite ripe from the garden) 3 asparagus spears sauteed with 2 t olive oil and 2t soy sauce)

Dessert: 1 little orange cutie

Liquid: 8 0z lemon water, 22 oz herbal tea, 34 oz water

exercise 20 min walk while talking on phone, 15 pilate stretches

DAY 4

How is everyone doing on their management program? What did you accomplish? What did you say no to today? How are you feeling about your progress?

I know that I am mostly focusing on Transitions but that is because I know 6 of us are on the program(some of us are on different weeks). 4 of you have not told me what kind of weight management program you are on. Most weight management programs are set up the same way, like journalling what you eat, how much you drink and how much exercise you do. Remember this support group is to encourage you to stick with your weight management program so you can reach your goal. 

Today was difficult for me because I was with a group and we stopped at 2 fast food places and then when I picked up my son he was starving so we stopped at McDs. Evan tho the food smelled delicious and my tummy was growling, I did not give into the junk food.

Here is what I ate today:

breakfast: 8 0z warm lemon water, 1 plum, 3 cherry tomatoes, OPC beauty blend and isotonix multi vitamin

snack: 1/2 yellow pepper

Lunch: salad(organic baby spinach, mixed herbs(available at walmart),grape tomatoes from my garden, 6 slice of cucumbers, 3 sliced strawberries, 1/8 chopped yellow pepper,)

Snack: 4 dried mango wedges,1 triscuit, 4 walnuts

Dinner: Stir fried veggies(1/4C sliced red onions, 2 garlic cloves diced, 1" fresh ginger minced, 1/4 orange pepper, 1 whole yellow/green pepper(wasn't quite ripe from the garden) 3 asparagus spears sauteed with 2 t olive oil and 2t soy sauce)

Dessert: 1 little orange cutie

Liquid: 8 0z lemon water, 22 oz herbal tea, 34 oz water

exercise 20 min walk while talking on phone, 15 pilate stretches

Now tell us what you had to eat today and what you said no too.

Surviving day 5 of detox. 

 What I ate today:

breakfast: warm lemon water, herbal tea, apple

snack: 1/2 sliced orange pepper

Lunch: salad(organic baby spinach, mixed herbs(available at walmart),grape tomatoes from my garden, 6 slice of cucumbers, 5 slices of summer squash,3 sliced strawberries, 1/8 chopped orange pepper,)

snack: apple

snack: apple(was running late and had alate dinner so needed another snack to hold me over)

Dinner: home made vegetable soup with broccoli and asparagus add to make it taste different.

liquid intake: 8 oz lemon water, 26 oz herbal tea, 36 oz water

exercise: 2 hrs of vacuuming and steam cleaning

DAY 6

Day 6 complete! One day left yeah!

My goal today was to make it through the day without cheating because I so wants some nuts! I have done it.

How is everyone doing? Two days left to send me your  daily journals. Many of you have not sent them daily, that is OK as long as you are keeping track of what you eat, do and drink. If you  send me your weekly journal I will enter your name 2 Xs(7Xs for those who sent it daily). Remember it doesn't matter what weight management plan you are on you should be writing down what you eat, drink, exercise.

Make it your goal to read through the attachments they will increase you knowledge and encourage you to eat healthy.

Just spoke with Happy and she will be starting Transitions on Tuesday, Would anyone who has not started this program want to start with her on tuesday? You will still be in this group you will just be a week behind. We have two that re 4 weeks ahead it is all good and encouraging.

What I ate today:

breakfast: warm lemon water, yellow pepper

snack: dried mangos

Lunch: saladMcDonalds side salad with balsamic vinegar

snack: dried mangos

Dinner: home made vegetable soup with broccoli and asparagus add to make it taste different.

liquid intake: 8 oz lemon water, 16 oz herbal tea, 46 oz water

exercise: 2 hrs of vacuuming and steam cleaning, 25 min walk while talking

DAY 7

 Last day of Detox. How did everyone do? I did well till 9:00pm. When I came home from a victory football game, my son left 1 slice of Tony's frozen pizza out and I just picked it up and ate it. It tasted OK, but now my tummy is all bloaty. Hopefully it won't mess my  weigh in up.

So here is what I did today:

Breakfast: warm lemon water, 1 egg(I know I wasn't suppose to till tomorrow but I need to eat these diced veggies)scramble with 1/2C diced onions and 1/4C diced jalapenos.

Snack: plum

Lunch: delicious salad(organic baby greens herb mix, 3 slices of summer squash quartered, 3 slices of zucchini cut in small strips, 3 slices of cucumber halved, 2 strawberries cut up)

Snack: cutie 3 triscuits

Dinner: another salad same  as above but I added orange diced peppers.

snack: 1 very small slice of Tony's frozen cardboard pizza I was bad bad bad!!

Liquid intake: 80 oz water, 10 lemon water

exercise: a lot of climbing steps. I spent the whole day cleaning and laundry this required going up and down my 2 flights of steps several times (mainly because I am so forgetful).

Here are my results: 

Oct 9, 2010                           Oct 2, 2010

weight:      132.2                     138.2

Neck;         12.75                     13                 

U chest:      36.5                      36

M chest:      38                         38.75

waist:          29.75                     29.75

belly            34.75                     35.75

hips:            37.75                     38

thigh            22.25                     22.5

calf:            14                          14

biceps         10.5 flex 11.75        11  11.75

Total inches: 248                       250.5

total loss of inches 2.5"

total weight loss 6 lbs

Some results from my weight loss group 3 people loss 10+ lbs 2 people loss 7lbs and 1 person loss 6lbs

average inches were 3-6

October up date

I started a weight management group Oct 2, 2010. There are a total of 10 participants but only 3 are actively participating(besides myself). I hope more will get active this week.

After another week of detox here are my new results:

Oct 9, 2010                           Oct 2, 2010

weight:      132.2                     138.2

Neck;         12.75                     13                 

U chest:      36.5                      36

M chest:      38                         38.75

waist:          29.75                     29.75

belly            34.75                     35.75

hips:            37.75                     38

thigh            22.25                     22.5

calf:            14                          14

biceps         10.5 flex 11.75        11  11.75

Total inches: 248                       250.5

total loss of inches 2.5"

total weight loss 6 lbs

I am looking forward to my groups results.

One thing I have noticed is that journaling is huge in weight management. When I didn't log what I ate or did I did less and ate unhealthy which resulted in weight gain as well and inches. Thanks to detox I am back to reaching my goal.



Oct 23                          Mar 1

weight 134.5                 160
neck      13                   14
UC        35.25                37
MC:       37.5                 39.5
w:          29.25               34.5
B:          32.75               38.5
H:          37.25               40.5
T:          21.25               25        
C:          14.25               15.5
B:       10.75; 11.75        12.5; 13

total inches   243            270

total inches loss  27
total pounds loss 25.5

Adding more exercise to my weekly routine so I am probably gaining more muscle mass which is heavier than fat.

Weight loss group is doing well. Average weight loss is 10 lbs and average inches is 10, in 3 weeks. These are excellent results.

September

Once again I have been very busy, not eating right or exercising regularly. Good news is that I didn't turn into a giant blimp I only gain 5 lbs with in the past 3 months. To me that isn't so bad considering how bad I have been eating and exercising.

I am very please to announce that I am starting a health support group via e-mail Oct 2, 2010. This should encourage many to take the Transitions Lifestyle challenge and stick to a healthier lifestyle. I am looking forward to detox week with my friends. This should also help me to get back into a healthy routine. If you or  someone you know is interested send me an e-mail (allaboutunow2010@gmail.com)and I will fill you in all the details.

I still love they way I look and feel but I really want to get rid of  the extra belly fat. I would like my new scale to read what my old scale reads and that is 135 lbs. (my old scale is 5lbs lighter than the new one) Starting in Oct I will be using my new scale for the next 12 weeks.

I will write more in OCT.

Month of August/ending wk 29

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT: When you make a life change you will sometime become weak or fall off the horse so to speak. But as the saying goes you need to get back on the horse. So even tho you become weak, take control of you life and get back into the routine of eating healthy and exercising regularly.


This was a very tough month for me. I had lots of visitors again and I ate lots of high GI foods. I did not do any exercise routine. I ended up gaining 5 lbs and 3". I also have very little energy and crave junk food more than ever. After I weighed myself and took my measurement I knew what I had to do, started eating healthy again-no more french fries, donuts, cheese cakes, potato chips, doritos, bags of cookies(that is right I ate a whole bag of oreos and 1/2 batch of home made chocolate chip cookies), crabs, hamburgers, cheese steaks  and start eating salads, vegetables, Transition shakes, and exercising. The first week of Sept has started off pretty good. I road my bike 4 times, went on a walk. Started eating healthier. Had Transition shakes in-between meals, and started taking FCI, CAI daily. I have loss 2 lbs as of today.9/9/10.

Sept 1, 2010 measurements  Last measurements were taken July 19

9/1/10                              7/19/10                 3/1/10
weight 140                         135                        160
Neck 13"                          12.75"                      14"
chest  36"; 37.5"              35.5"; 37"                37"; 39.5"
waist  30.25"                     30.5"                        34.5"
Belly   33.75"                     34"                           38.5"
Hips    37.75"                     37.25"                     40.5"
thigh    22.5 "                        22"                            25"
calf      14.25"                     14.5"                       15.5"
Biceps  11"; 12"                 10.5"; 11.5"          12.5"; 13"

total inches 248.25"          245.25"                  270"

Transitions Seminar

Dear Friends and Family,

I lost 25 lbs with Transitions Lifestyle System and I wanted to share with you this information as well as my blogs to help you or anyone you know who might be interested in losing weight or considering healthier lifestyle.

I did this on my own, all my recipes, meals, and exercise are written each day on my blog, http://allaboutunow.blogspot.com ;

I will be starting my own support groups via e-mail for free. First Group will begin Oct 2. To sign up e-mail me allaboutunow2010@gmail.com with your contact information.

Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today. 

Make the lifestyle change with Transition Lifestyle System. 

Feel healthier and look great starting today! 

See how I made the change, step by step.

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sign up as a preferred customer and start getting cash back, today!

Subject: LIVE Online Transitions Orientations THIS Wed. w/ Bonnie Gallagher

                                                       Presented By:  Bonnie Gallagher, CTLC

                                                                          2008 Certified Transition Lifestyle Coach of the Year

                          

By Request & Demand we've added  more Online Transitions ORIENTATIONS

THIS Wednesday, September 1st @ any one of 3 convenient times:

 9:00 AM eastern

 12:00 Noon eastern

 9:45 PM eastern

NEXT Class Starts Wednesday, September 8th and Includes:

• 
  
  A designated Email linked to Smart Phone technology for quicker Accountability and Questions!
• 
  
  New Live Webinars featuring ALL NEW updates with the program!
• 
  
  "Weigh To Cook" segment with Shopping Tips, Cooking Tips, Recipes & More!

 Revolutionary Transitions Lifestyle 12 Week Education Program:

·        Learn the difference between Lifestyle & Diet   

·        Being “thin” does not necessarily mean “healthy”

·        Maintain maximum energy levels throughout the day

·        What foods are the right foods for you – everyone is different

·        Managing health by strategically targeting Body Composition

·        A little exercise can go a long way & fit into anyone’s schedule

·        Foods we eat can affect ALL kinds of health challenges

·        Nutrition is a vital part of good health

·        The key to great metabolism

Learn about how our program works & decide for yourself!

 For More Information

Email:  Kycourt@comcast.net

Website: www.BonnieGallagher2.com


There is a fee for Bonnie's classes.

The Energy and Life you bring to each day

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24 Weeks Still Feeling and Looking Great

Week 24

The past 4 weeks have been like a roller coaster ride. I have had lots of company to entertain- which I love to do, but that means eating a lot of unhealthy/healthy foods and sporadic excersize routine.

I can't remember everything I ate or did during the past 4 weeks. Here are some of the things I can remember:

Some of the Breakfast meals: pancakes(2Xs), omelets(8-10Xs, some home made some from restaurants), scrambled eggs, home made quiche, crepes(6), donuts and cin. rolls(amounts are in the junk food section), fiber squares(3Xs), fruit and yogurt with walnuts, (about 15Xs),6 pieces of bread(thin bread, bagel, english muffin)

Junk and snacks: I had plenty of oreo cookies(probably a whole bag within the past 4 weeks), icecream(4-5 bowls), milkshakes(about 6), cheesecakes(2 slices from cheese cake factory), Frappiccino/McCafe's(4), chocolates(?), pizzas(at least 12 slices in the past 4 weeks), donuts(at least 6), home made cinnamon rolls(5), hot wings(12), smith Island cake ( about 1/2 a cake)

some of the main meals I ate:  pork roast(2-3 Xs (leftovers)), beef roast(2-3 Xs (leftovers)), home made nachos with ground turkey, Home made new england clam chowder(2Xs), Blackened Grilled Tuna steaks(5), home made pasta salad(3-4Xs), grilled chicken(breast and leg quarters(3-4Xs)), spaghetti(home made sauce with tomatoes and veggies from garden(2-3Xs), no meat, home made lasagna with turkey meat sauce(3Xs),  2 steaks (11 oz total), blacken grilled  salmon 2Xs, Grilled chicken sandwich from MCDonald's and Burger King(no bun)(I think 3-4 times), Salads( about 4-8, various restaurants), 2 hot dogs no bun, Transition shakes(4-6),

Liquid intake: I know I drank a lot of water probably at least 64 oz or more a day, About 7 light beers, 6 milk shakes, 4 Frappiccino/McCafe's, about 160 oz of coffee, about 3 cups of dairy products for coffee, 1 soda, 4 awakes added with 16 oz of water.

Exercise: I did not exercise everyday or evenly each week.  I know I went to the beach at least 10 X and swam an average of 1.5 hrs each time and walk on beach for at least 45 mins. each time as well, I only road my bike 2Xs a total of 30 miles/2.5 hrs, 30 hrs of cleaning(includes vacuuming, dusting, climbing stairs, sweeping, mopping), 15 hrs of walking and talking, body toning 4 Xs(40 min each time), pilates 15Xs(average 15-20 mins each time)

will give recap tomorrow on weight and measurements as well as some pictures.