Day 14 ~ Will Power vs. Fast Food... Will Power Will Prevail!

Today's Thoughts:  My mood and motivation was uplifted today as I discovered I had finally lost some weight... it was enough to put a little spring into my step and motivate the juices again!  Why is it that we allow to be controlled by numbers on a scale!

Day 13 Weight:           173.9 lbs.   

Day 14 Weight:           172.1 lbs.   

Weight Lost:                 -1.8  lbs. 

Weight Lost To Date:      4.3 lbs.

Weight Left to Loose:    11.4 lbs.

Wii Fit Age:  61 (ok... the stillness test... really?!)

Today's Exercise:  one hour

My workout included: Free Step - 30 mins (2,994 steps),  Free Step - 30 mins (2,996 steps)

Burned 1,316 calories - the equivalent of grilled chicken and blt (500 calories), 1 piece of pineapple cake and 1/2 cup of ice cream (500 calories), 1/2 cup of salsa and 2oz of chips (310 calories)  The calories burned include calories burned with activity outside of wii recorded in my Activity Log.

Water Intake:  4 - 16oz bottles of water 

Note: preparing for a road trip and dieting do not go together... my entire day was turned upside down... so my meals were nonexistent...but I got my workout in!!

Breakfast:  Triple Berry/Banana Smoothie

Snack:  - - 

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

Snack:   - -
Dinner:  a pulled pork sandwich with a pickle.

Today's Summary:  Finally!!  I lost nearly two pounds!! I'm back in the right direction!!..  That in itself can either build a person up, or tear them down and make them cry like babies!! 

I will remain strong!  Stay positive... tomorrow is another day and I will continue to work harder!!!  Only difference now will be ... is doing it on the road and while visiting with friends and relatives!! Wish me luck!

Tomorrow Goal's:  Tomorrow should be interesting... This will be where nutrition and dieting skills will come in handy!  Forward! never straight!  

Cooking Tip of the Day:  This is more of a tip on surviving fast food when on a road trip.  Whether you are driving cross country in a Winnebago or in a small Chevy traveling just shy of eight hundred miles... you will inevitably have to stop where there's fast food.  Put on the brakes there sister... for breakfast I am so looking forward to a bowl of oatmeal at McDonald's. How can they possibly mess that up... well I'll let you know.

Health Tip of the Day: When on a road trip be sure to have at least a gallon of water in the vehicle... ideally there should be one gallon per person.    Make sure not to go too overboard on the water... more pit stops.

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 12 ~ I Will Not GiIve Up!

Today's Thoughts:  UGH!! I can't tell you how much I am not liking myself right now!.. I really feel disappointed that its past 9:00pm and I still have not worked out...  I'll tell you what I have been doing... all day today, cleaning!   

I think I have been more in a frenzy because I not only did not loose any weight, but I gained another pound!  This is so disappointing!!  I know I have not been working out in the last couple of days as I have been... but I have been doing major house cleaning, including plastering a bathroom, laundry and dusting!  Have I mentioned to you that I hate housecleaning?  Well, guess what? ... I hate housecleaning... and on the other hand... I hate a  dirty house!!!

Day 11 Weight:          172.4 lbs.   

Day 12 Weight:          173.5 lbs.   

Weight Lost:                +1.1 lbs. 

Weight Lost To Date:      2.9 lbs.

Weight Left to Loose:    12.8 lbs.

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

Today's Exercise:  As mentioned, I did house cleaning for eight hours today!  

My workout included: exhausted!!

Burned 1,322 calories - the equivalent of 9oz Steak (655 calories) and 9 to 12 pieces of fried shrimp (680 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:  none.  life happened... I had to take Dean to work

Snack:  1 cup of leek soup

Lunch:  today is all messed up! 

Snack:   1 cup of leek soup
Dinner:  3oz of sirloin steak; cilantro pesto with tomatoes, and 1/3 cup of basmati rice

Today's Summary:  Gained another pound and change... NOT HAPPY!!!  However, tomorrow is another day and I will continue to work harder!!!   Honestly, at this point, I do not want to get discouraged, but I do know that I HAVE TO BE REALISTIC... it is going be difficult to reach my goal... BUT!!! ...  I am not going to give up... and I am going to continue living and cooking healthy!

Tomorrow Goal's:  I am going to do better tomorrow, however I have a lot of housework to finish... as well as some added responsibilities.  REGARDLESS...  I will continue to better myself, and intensify my cardio tomorrow!!.  

Cooking Tip of the Day:  To make fat-free broth, chill your meat or chicken broth. The fat will rise to the top, and you can remove it before using the broth.

Health Tip of the Day:  Losing weight can increase your energy level!

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.