Day 16 ~ Vacation, Smation... I must Exercise!

Today's Thoughts:  I don't know what it is about being around other people who are working out and healthy-eating conscientious that makes you also want to do the same... whatever it is... it works!!  It's almost cult-like.  However you look at it... as far as I'm concerned... if it works, why fix it?

Day 15 Weight:               171.9 lbs.   

Day 16 Weight:               169.3 lbs.   

Weight Lost:                     -2.6  lbs. 

Weight Lost To Date:       7.1 lbs.

Weight Left to Loose:      8.6 lbs.

Wii Fit Age:  22(!) (OH YES!!)

Today's Exercise:  two hours

My workout included: Walking, brisk walk.

Burned 410 calories - the equivalent of 12 onion rings (410 calories)  The calories burned were calories burned with activity outside of wii recorded in my Activity Log.

Water Intake:  4 - 16oz bottles of water 

Note: visiting relatives makes it VERY difficult all the way around to be on a diet!... why because they feel they need to show you how much they love you by feeding you.  NO! buy me things instead!  LOL!!  Just kidding!

Breakfast:  Scrambled eggs  (Late breakfast)

Snack:  - - 

Lunch:  3/4 cup of spaghetti with meat sauce and a Persian tomato salad (late lunch)  

Snack:   - -
Dinner:  1/2 cup Persian rice, Eggplant/beef dish (also Persian), with garlic yogurt!!  One Word... NUMMY!

Today's Summary: Loving the fact that I have been loosing weight the last few days.  Was it the pressure?  Who knows?  Am I more relaxed now that I am visiting my family and friends?  Who knows... however, what I do know is that I am loosing weight and continuing to watch what I am eating.

Tomorrow Goal's:  Where else can I be healthy... after all I am in the mecca of healthy people!  OK let me expand on that... if I'm in Venice as opposed to let's say ...hmmmm... without upsetting anyone...  hmmm.. let's say the valley (San Fernando that is), I am apt to be more careful as to what I eat.  WHY? you ask... again I am not trying to upset any of my friends that live in the valley..but let's face it... for the most part everyone is walking around in bathing suits more so in Venice, than the Valley... hence I am going to watch what I eat more in Venice or even Malibu for that matter.    

SO LET'S STAY HEALTHY ... and an early two to three mile walk is in store for me in the am!!!

Cooking Tip of the Day:  Being on vacation, unless you rent a house or something to that fact, you won't be doing much cooking... BUT your host will be (whether it be your mom, aunt or close friends)... so with that being the case, you could let them know that you are dieting... however, that does not mean that the menu will change.  and That's okay.. WHY? Well I will tell you why... It is up to you to use your will power.  You are on a diet, not your family!  So when they are offering you a second  helping of pasta, and they insist on serving it to you... just don't eat it!  You can say no thank you all you want... but they are insistent... in the end... just don't eat it.  Eat the first helping slow. fill up on salad, and skip on seconds.

Health Tip of the Day: Just because you are on vacation, it doesn't mean you can't workout.  I may not have a place to exercise with my wii... but I do have the open road and am able to go for a lengthy POWER walk!!  I say GO FOR IT!!

I am not a doctor or a dietitian, and am not promoting for you to follow "my 21-day challenge."  I do however advise you to consult your physician before exercise or dieting.  This is for my own personal gain (or loss) and not affiliated with wii in any way.  wii is not paying me for this.

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Day 13 ~ Think Positive!

Today's Thoughts:  UGH!! I feel like I have hit a brick wall!   I feel as if I am holding back.. When I'm not.  Not cheating... no sweets or chocolates... nothing!!!  I can't believe it!

Today I worked out for an hour in the morning - made sure I got it out of the way.  And then did more laundry and housework for an additional five hours.  It is almost 10:00pm and this is the first chance I have had to sit down- and I'm writing!

I don't know what to say... what has changed lately?  The only thing I can think of is that I have gotten busier and have not taken the time out to eat.  Today I missed lunch.  I am not cheating on my diet... and with the exception of yesterday, I have worked out every day.

Day 12 Weight:          173.5 lbs.   

Day 13 Weight:          173.9 lbs.   

Weight Lost:                +0.4 lbs. 

Weight Lost To Date:      2.5 lbs.

Weight Left to Loose:    13.2 lbs.

Wii Fit Age:  43

Today's Exercise:  one hour

My workout included: Free Step - 30 mins (2,978 steps),  Free Step - 30 mins (2,996 steps)

Burned 1,412 calories - the equivalent of 7oz Spaghetti 3.5oz meatballs(600 calories) and 9oz Salmon (380 calories)  The calories burned include calories burned with activity outside of wii recorded in my Activity Log.

Water Intake:  4 - 16oz bottles of water 

Breakfast:  Triple Berry/Banana Smoothie

Snack:  - - 

Lunch:  today is all messed up!  somehow... I  missed lunch?!  Had a bunch of errands, and time got away from me. 

Snack:   1 celery stalk with peanut butter
Dinner:  Chicken Caesar salad and ice tea. (and so it begins.. eating out... I can't believe I never took a bite of pizza!!- I am speechless!

Today's Summary:  I didn't gain a pound... but I still gained a little.  NOT HAPPY!!!  I know I am not reaching my goal in the amount of time I set out to ... one thing has changed... I'm not as young as I used to be!  

I am going to remain positive and not give up.  If anything, I have to be strong in the next couple of weeks... we will be visiting with out of town family and friends and you know what that means!?!  Food, food, food, desert, wine, food, food, appetizers, wine, food and more food...

I will remain strong!  Stay positive... tomorrow is another day and I will continue to work harder!!!  I am going to continue living, exercising and cooking healthy!

Tomorrow Goal's:  Tomorrow should be a great day... the last quiet day for a couple of weeks!  I will soak up time on my wii... and venge forward!,  

Cooking Tip of the Day:  For more flavor and less fat when cooking with chicken thighs... remove the skins and rinse the chicken.  Take a fork and stab each thigh several times on each side and place them in a gallon storage bag.  Prepare your favorite marinade inside the bag with the chicken, close the bag.  I like to let the chicken marinade at minimal from 9:00am for eight hours ... grill!

Health Tip of the Day: Staying positive is great for the mind, body and soul!  

I am not a doctor or a dietitian, and am not promoting for you to follow "my 21-day challenge."  I do however advise you to consult your physician before exercise or dieting.  This is for my own personal gain (or loss) and not affiliated with wii in any way.  wii is not paying me for this.

All contents herein are protected under Copyright laws and can not be used, altered or copied. All accounts herein are written by Cali-Gal/Carla B Karam. Please contact me for permission..Just ask.

Day 11 ~ I Will Prevail!

Today's Thoughts:  UGH!! I hate morning appointments!!  They throw off my entire state of being! lol! That, and weighing yourself before you leave and finding out that you GAINED A POUND!!!  It's bad enough having to handle financial family business with a four and a half year old in tow, who's as active as at least two children combined, have a fire drill happen literally two minutes before we finished (that's all it took once we returned), and a 1 pound cloud hovering over your head makes for an adventurous morning.  During all of this, we must have walked for two hours! (what am I saying WE DID!) and ... with each step I took I would repeat... "another pound! this is ridiculous! grumble, grumble, grumble... What have I set myself up for?!!?"  Calley thought I was nuts! 

Once we got home... working out?  forget it!  But the more the afternoon went on, the more a cloud was beginning to develop over my head.  "I can't miss working out" or another phone call would happen, "oh my goodness... I have to work out"... but it wasn't convincing enough... not until hours later "enough is enough, I have to break out a sweat for at least a half hour!"  and finally I did.

Day 10 Weight:          171.1 lbs.   

Day 11 Weight:          172.4 lbs.   

Weight Lost:                +1.3 lbs. 

Weight Lost To Date:      4.0 lbs.

Weight Left to Loose:   11.7 lbs.

Wii Fit Age:  --  I did the quick test this morning, and missed out on the testing.

Today's Exercise:  As mentioned, we walked for two hours this morning and  I worked out for thirty minutes this morning..  

My workout included: Free Step 30 minutes- 2,904 steps

Burned 782 calories - the equivalent of 3 cans of tuna in water (220 calories each)  The calories burned include calories burned with activity outside of wii recorded in my Activity Log.

Water Intake:  4 - 16oz bottles of water 

Breakfast:  Triple Berry-Banana Smoothie

Snack:  -

Lunch:   1 cup of leak soup

Snack:   -
Dinner:  1 cup chicken salad and ten whole grain crackers.

Today's Summary:  Gained pound... NOT HAPPY!!!  However, tomorrow is another day and I will continue to work harder!!!

Tomorrow Goal's:  I am going to continue on the path I am on, however my workout will be a little MORE INTENSE!!.  

Cooking Tip of the Day:  Boiling eggs properly begins 24 hours before cooking them, especially if you plan to use them for deviled eggs .

Health Tip of the Day:  An air purifier may help you and your family if you suffer from asthma or allergy symptoms.

I am not a doctor or a dietitian, and am not promoting for you to follow "my 21-day challenge."  I do however advise you to consult your physician before exercise or dieting.  This is for my own personal gain (or loss) and not affiliated with wii in any way.  wii is not paying me for this.

All contents herein are protected under Copyright laws and can not be used, altered or copied. All accounts herein are written by Cali-Gal/Carla B Karam. Please contact me for permission..Just ask.

Day 10 ~ I Can Do It... I Will Do It!!!

Today's Thoughts:  This morning when I woke up, well let's just say it wasn't pretty.  I was so tired! Soooo... I  d r a g g e d my tush out of bed, and somehow prepared smoothies for both Calley and I.  It's still very unclear as to how it all went down.  But I did it!!.. took glucose health and my slimmetry (half hour before eating), the Rhodiola, which I prayed it would kick in fast (this gives me energy ALL day!) and before the thought of "not feeling like working out" came into play!.

Moving slow at first, and in a fog, and after having had my smoothie, taking my double x and carb blocker,  I forced my self to not think about the fact that I needed to kick it up a notch... I needed to at least work out an hour and a half.  I needed to do a lot of cardio in hopes that I can crank up the weight loss, after all I need to loose ten pounds in the next eleven days.  BUT before any of that could happen.... I had to sweep my floors!!!  (which counts on my mii Activity Log for burning calories).  We have four dogs and there's no way on this green earth I am going to work out on a dirty floor!!!  (1500sq.ft. gets swept everyday!)

When I was finally done sweeping, I did not allow myself to give it a second thought, and I worked out!

It sure is a great feeling when you finish working out, knowing you had to talk yourself into not thinking about it in the first place!

I want to repeat myself.  I feel comfortable doing my 21-day challenge for myself. However, I do not recommend you doing your own challenge without FIRST seeing your doctor.  

I know my strengths and weaknesses and use only the exercises that best suite me.  Currently I am in "loose weight" mode, therefore heavy cardio is needed for this instance.  I am trying to tone my arms as I go, by using two and half pound weights.  I do not want to build muscle at this point, (I need to loose weight first) but I do not want full on FLABBY arms either.

wii Fit Plus Tip of the Day:  Elaborating on the "stepping on the balance board gingerly".  Every computer has its individual "quirks", and with that in mind, so do the balance boards.  I get so frustrated when I know for a fact that I did not miss a step, yet the balance board will register it as a miss-step.  I have been experimenting with each step that I take, and have come to the conclusion that if I step on my board gently (as if stepping on cotton and not wanting to fall through), as opposed to how I would do so on a normal "step" from step class (I was very aggressive in Step class-  I loved it!!)... and then whether you are either going to also step with your other foot or just lift your knee up, just put a slight little bounce to it, as if doing a mini-squat (I feel this one in my thighs and tushy!)... I will get a "perfect" step roughly 7 out of 10 times.

Day 9 Weight:            171.1 lbs.   

Day 10 Weight:          171.1 lbs.   

Weight Lost:                 0.0 lbs. 

Weight Lost To Date:      5.3 lbs.

Weight Left to Loose:   10.4 lbs.

Wii Fit Age:  53 years old (that darn prediction test!)

Today's Exercise:  This morning I worked out for one hour and forty-seven minutes of exercise.  

My workout included: 2P Run - Island Lap(w/ 2.5lb. weights) - 177%; Advance Step (w/2.5lb. weights) 8x's; Rhythm Boxing - Expert 1066pts; Free Step 30 minutes- 2,986 steps; and finished it off with Penguin Slide (at Calley's insistence, although I was so "done" .) 

Burned 908 calories - the equivalent of 6-8 pieces of fried shrimp (455 calories) and 3oz of chocolate milk (455 calories).  The calories burned include calories burned with activity outside of wii recorded in my Activity Log.

Water Intake:  5 - 16oz bottles of water 

Breakfast:  Triple Berry-Banana Smoothie

Snack:  -

Lunch:   1 cup of leak soup

Snack:   celery stick
Dinner:  Salad with 3oz. chicken and a half of cup of corn

Today's Summary:  No weight loss or gain- which is better than gaining at this point...  It only means that my body may be in shock and getting used to the new routine... However, tomorrow is another day and I will continue to work harder!!!

Tomorrow Goal's:  I am going to continue on the path I am on, however my workout will be a little more intense.  

Cooking Tip of the Day:  American Heart Association says that we should preserve the nutrients and colors in veggies. Cook them quickly by steaming or stir-frying.

Health Tip of the Day:  Laughter makes you feel good. Don't be afraid to laugh out loud at a joke, a funny movie or a comic strip, even when you're alone.  It's a great way to release stress!

I am not a doctor or a dietitian, and am not promoting for you to follow "my 21-day challenge."  I do however advise you to consult your physician before exercise or dieting.  This is for my own personal gain (or loss) and not affiliated with wii in any way.  wii is not paying me for this.

All contents herein are protected under Copyright laws and can not be used, altered or copied. All accounts herein are written by Cali-Gal/Carla B Karam. Please contact me for permission..Just ask.