I ready to scream at my body. I've been walking, mind you, not a long walk. Half a mile to a mile each night. Occasionally riding my bike. And all my body can do is take on water when I eat something that is too salty.
The Sunday after updating you on week twenty-four, I ate a ham meal. The salt put over 2 pounds of water onto my, finally under 157 pound, weight. Then my monthly kept it there. I've been fighting to get back into the 156 numbers, but, alas, it's not in the cards. I still jumping around the 157's.
The great news? I have to purchase in between clothing and my husband remarked on the loss of love handles. I was hoping to lose the weight fast enough to not have to purchase clothing in between, but it still feels great to know my body is smaller and I need smaller clothing.
Weigh-in:
Week twenty-seven--157.6 pounds. Week twenty-six--157.2 pounds. Week twenty-five--157.5 pounds. Week twenty-four--156.2 pounds. Beginning weight 188 pounds.Three week gain from week twenty-four--1.4 pounds. Total loss--30.4 pounds. Average loss per week--1.13 pound per week.
Benefits moment:
Watermelon--Though 92% of watermelon is composed of water, the other 8% is loaded with nutrients, especially antioxidants. These include vitamin A, vitamin C, and lycopene, which helps to neutralize free radicals.
You can always buy pre-cut and packaged watermelon at the supermarket, but you will get a lot more for your money if you opt for the whole fruit. Look for a smooth rind with one side darker than the other. This indicates ripeness, as the sun darkens the exposed side of the melon while the side touching the ground stays its original color. The melon should feel heavy for its size.
(copied from the Nutribullet pocket nutritionist)
Hang in there, I am, even though I don't want to. Happy healthy eating, getting more exercise, losing weight and becoming healthier.
Friday, July 19, 2013
Friday, June 28, 2013
Week Twenty-four
Monies been really tight, so I haven't had the variety I like, but it hasn't been bad. Ate a lot more spinach than I usually do as I like kale. Mangos have been hit or miss as the crop isn't totally ready. On the good side, the hog plums have been great. They don't really work in the nutriblast since the seed is so big and the fruit so little, but they're great off the tree. This year is the biggest yield I've had since planting the tree almost ten years ago. I think that's mostly due to the hurricanes in 2005 that removed many of its branches.
Still not exercising and I know I need to. It's so hot in the mornings. 5 am the temperature is already in the 80's, sometimes even over 85 degrees. Still you'll see a great surprise in the weigh-in section.
Weigh-in
Week twenty-four--156.2 pounds. Week twenty-three--158.3 pounds. Beginning weight 188 pounds. One week loss--2.1 pounds. Total loss--31.8. Average loss per week--1.33 pounds per week.
See what I mean? I guess the weight fell into the 157 range enough over the past few months that it decided to go into the 156. This was yesterdays weight as well as today. That's a good sign.
Benefits moment:
Strawberries--This sweet favorite is loaded with heart-protecting, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory phenols. Strawberries have wildly versatile flavor and compliment a wide variety of other flavors and textures, making them perfect additions to your Nutriblast! (They've been well priced for several weeks and they've been part of my nutriblasts many times)
Smaller to medium-sized berries generally have more flavor than their larger counterparts. Make sure to choose plump, firm, bright red berried attached to green spotless leaves. Strawberries are very perishable and susceptible to mold, so remove any moldy or damaged strawberries from the container prior to eating, and enjoy within one or two days. To freez, follow the same process as outlined for raspberries.
(copied from the Nutribullet pocket nutritionist)
Happy healthy eating, know I need to exercise, losing weight and becoming healthier.
Still not exercising and I know I need to. It's so hot in the mornings. 5 am the temperature is already in the 80's, sometimes even over 85 degrees. Still you'll see a great surprise in the weigh-in section.
Weigh-in
Week twenty-four--156.2 pounds. Week twenty-three--158.3 pounds. Beginning weight 188 pounds. One week loss--2.1 pounds. Total loss--31.8. Average loss per week--1.33 pounds per week.
See what I mean? I guess the weight fell into the 157 range enough over the past few months that it decided to go into the 156. This was yesterdays weight as well as today. That's a good sign.
Benefits moment:
Strawberries--This sweet favorite is loaded with heart-protecting, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory phenols. Strawberries have wildly versatile flavor and compliment a wide variety of other flavors and textures, making them perfect additions to your Nutriblast! (They've been well priced for several weeks and they've been part of my nutriblasts many times)
Smaller to medium-sized berries generally have more flavor than their larger counterparts. Make sure to choose plump, firm, bright red berried attached to green spotless leaves. Strawberries are very perishable and susceptible to mold, so remove any moldy or damaged strawberries from the container prior to eating, and enjoy within one or two days. To freez, follow the same process as outlined for raspberries.
(copied from the Nutribullet pocket nutritionist)
Happy healthy eating, know I need to exercise, losing weight and becoming healthier.
Monday, June 24, 2013
Week Twenty-three
Okay, I've been out of town and a bit discouraged about the weight-loss. I've seen 157 several times between weekly reports, but the weight always seems to go back into 158 and bounce around the low end.
I took my Nutribullet with me, but was able to make an average of one drink a day. I really need two or three. Often I preferred the offered food rather than make my drink. I had plenty of choices for the Nutriblast, so I can't use that as an excuse. We went to the grocery store the first day and purchased a good selection. Now I'm fighting to get back down due to putting on two pounds and knowing the only way for greater loss is to exercise. I've done what I can with the drinks alone. I know that's why my weight has stayed pretty stable over the past few weeks.
Weigh-in
Week Twenty-three--158.3. Week Twenty-two--160.4 pounds. Week Nineteen--158 pounds. Beginning weight--188 pounds. Weight gain from week nineteen--.3 pounds. Weight loss from week twenty-two--2.1 pounds. Total weight loss--29.7 pounds. Average loss per week--1.29 pounds.
Benefits moment:
Raspberries--Who can resist the delightfully soft, sweet-tart raspberry? These little fruits are cancer-fighting powerhouses full of free radical-blocking phytonutrients and antioxidant ellagitannins unique to the raspberry.
Like all berries, raspberries are extremely perishable; so only buy them a day or two before eating. Look for berries that are firm, plump, and richly colored. Avoid berries that have been packed too tightly if you're buying them prepackaged. Raspberries freeze very well and can keep for up to a year if stored properly. Freeze the berries in a single layer on a cookie sheet, and then transfer to an airtight plastic bag. and a squeeze of lemon to preserve color!
(copied from the Nutribullet pocket nutritionist)
I love raspberries. Miss my patch we had in Virginia. Couldn't get them to take down here in Florida.
Happy healthy eating, know I need to exercise, losing weight and becoming healthier.
I took my Nutribullet with me, but was able to make an average of one drink a day. I really need two or three. Often I preferred the offered food rather than make my drink. I had plenty of choices for the Nutriblast, so I can't use that as an excuse. We went to the grocery store the first day and purchased a good selection. Now I'm fighting to get back down due to putting on two pounds and knowing the only way for greater loss is to exercise. I've done what I can with the drinks alone. I know that's why my weight has stayed pretty stable over the past few weeks.
Weigh-in
Week Twenty-three--158.3. Week Twenty-two--160.4 pounds. Week Nineteen--158 pounds. Beginning weight--188 pounds. Weight gain from week nineteen--.3 pounds. Weight loss from week twenty-two--2.1 pounds. Total weight loss--29.7 pounds. Average loss per week--1.29 pounds.
Benefits moment:
Raspberries--Who can resist the delightfully soft, sweet-tart raspberry? These little fruits are cancer-fighting powerhouses full of free radical-blocking phytonutrients and antioxidant ellagitannins unique to the raspberry.
Like all berries, raspberries are extremely perishable; so only buy them a day or two before eating. Look for berries that are firm, plump, and richly colored. Avoid berries that have been packed too tightly if you're buying them prepackaged. Raspberries freeze very well and can keep for up to a year if stored properly. Freeze the berries in a single layer on a cookie sheet, and then transfer to an airtight plastic bag. and a squeeze of lemon to preserve color!
(copied from the Nutribullet pocket nutritionist)
I love raspberries. Miss my patch we had in Virginia. Couldn't get them to take down here in Florida.
Happy healthy eating, know I need to exercise, losing weight and becoming healthier.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Week Nineteen
I'm pleased with my weight loss. Each week has brought it's own ups and downs. I'm still not exercising, so can't complain about the slow process, but I've heard slow loss is better than fast losses. I've hung around the upper 150's for the past few weeks and should take that as an indication I need to change some things. I'm still drinking, most days, two Nutriblasts and eating small meals in between. I'm accustomed to eating something every 2 - 3 hours. I try to replace some of those with a glass of water. I read an article that said sometimes the need for water is mistaken for a need for food. So I drink first, eat second.
The garden is pretty much done, except for the herbs and flowers. I'm going to check around and see if there are some squashes that can be grown. It's too hot at night for tomatoes to set, so the plant will grow, but no fruit. :(
Weigh-in
Week seventeen--157.7 pounds. Week sixteen--158.4 pounds. Beginning weight--188 pounds. One week loss--0.7 pounds. Total loss--30.3 pounds. Average loss per week--1.78 pounds.
Week eighteen--159.3 pounds. Week seventeen--157.7 pounds. Beginning weight--188 pounds. One week gain--1.6 pounds. Total loss--28.7 pounds. Average loss per week--1.59 pounds.
Week nineteen--158 pounds. Week eighteen--159.3 pounds. Beginning weight--188 pounds. One week loss--1.3 pounds. Total loss--30 pounds. Average loss per week--1.58 pounds.
Benefits moments:
Plums--Juicy summer season plums offer significant antioxidant protectioin with their high quantities of phenols and vitamin C--the latter of which also assists your body in iron absorption!
The best plums are deeply colored and often covered with a whitish "wax bloom." Look for fruits that are free of bruises and punctures, and yield to gentle pressure. They will be slightly softer at the tip when ripe. Ripe plums can be refrigerated for a few days until they are ready to be eaten.
(copied from the Nutribullet pocket nutritionist)
No new recipes or meals.
Happy healthy eating, back to thinking about exercising, losing weight and becoming healthier.
The garden is pretty much done, except for the herbs and flowers. I'm going to check around and see if there are some squashes that can be grown. It's too hot at night for tomatoes to set, so the plant will grow, but no fruit. :(
Weigh-in
Week seventeen--157.7 pounds. Week sixteen--158.4 pounds. Beginning weight--188 pounds. One week loss--0.7 pounds. Total loss--30.3 pounds. Average loss per week--1.78 pounds.
Week eighteen--159.3 pounds. Week seventeen--157.7 pounds. Beginning weight--188 pounds. One week gain--1.6 pounds. Total loss--28.7 pounds. Average loss per week--1.59 pounds.
Week nineteen--158 pounds. Week eighteen--159.3 pounds. Beginning weight--188 pounds. One week loss--1.3 pounds. Total loss--30 pounds. Average loss per week--1.58 pounds.
Benefits moments:
Plums--Juicy summer season plums offer significant antioxidant protectioin with their high quantities of phenols and vitamin C--the latter of which also assists your body in iron absorption!
The best plums are deeply colored and often covered with a whitish "wax bloom." Look for fruits that are free of bruises and punctures, and yield to gentle pressure. They will be slightly softer at the tip when ripe. Ripe plums can be refrigerated for a few days until they are ready to be eaten.
(copied from the Nutribullet pocket nutritionist)
No new recipes or meals.
Happy healthy eating, back to thinking about exercising, losing weight and becoming healthier.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Week Sixteen
Although this says week sixteen, I won't be able to give an accurate weigh-in for the sixteenth week. I was camping in Inverness, Florida from Thursday evening until Sunday morning. I didn't take my bullet as we were tent camping, but I should have. We had electricity. I saw a carrier for the bullet and will get that for our next trip. Guess I can always bring the converter. I put on about a pound over the weekend. We were mostly sitting since we were four-wheeling with the Land Rover Club and the trip up took five hours.
Weigh-in
Week Fifteen--160.3 pounds. Week fourteen--161.9 pounds. Beginning weight--188 pounds. One week loss--1.6 pounds. Total loss--27.7 pounds. Average loss per week--1.85 pounds.
Week Sixteen (kind of. Used my weight for one day early since I wasn't near a scale for the next three days.)--158.4 pounds. Week Fifteen weight--160.3 pounds. Beginning weight--188 pounds. One week loss--1.9 pounds. Total loss--29.6 pounds. Average loss per week--1.85 pounds.
Benefits moment:
Pineapples--Just one cup of sweet, refreshing pineapple supplies 76.5% of the daily-recommended amount of manganese--a trace mineral essential for generating energy and antioxidants. Pineapple also contains vitamin C, which supports immunity. Additionally, pineapple soothes digestion and provides anti-inflammatory benefits. Chew on that!
Ripe pineapple will smell sweetly fragrant at its base. Choose fruits that seem heavy for their size. While there is generally no difference in quality between smaller and larger fruits, their density indicates juiciness. Make sure your pineapple is ripe when you purchase it: it will not ripen further after it has been picked.
(copied from the Nutribullet pocket nutritionist)
Made an incredible breakfast from a FB post:
Place 2 sliced apples, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, pinch salt in the bottom of the crock pot.
Pour in 2 cups of oatmeal, 2 cups of milk (I used a can of evaporated milk and topped it off with milk and 2 cups water.
Do NOT stir.
Cook overnight for 8 - 9 hours on low. I started it at about 10:30 pm and turned it off at 5:15 am when we headed off to seminary. It was done. This was delicious and I'm going to do it again. Makes quite a bit of oatmeal. I'd say enough for four or five people. The children enjoyed it and said it was like apple crisp.
Happy healthy eating, back to thinking about exercising, losing weight and becoming healthier.
Weigh-in
Week Fifteen--160.3 pounds. Week fourteen--161.9 pounds. Beginning weight--188 pounds. One week loss--1.6 pounds. Total loss--27.7 pounds. Average loss per week--1.85 pounds.
Week Sixteen (kind of. Used my weight for one day early since I wasn't near a scale for the next three days.)--158.4 pounds. Week Fifteen weight--160.3 pounds. Beginning weight--188 pounds. One week loss--1.9 pounds. Total loss--29.6 pounds. Average loss per week--1.85 pounds.
Benefits moment:
Pineapples--Just one cup of sweet, refreshing pineapple supplies 76.5% of the daily-recommended amount of manganese--a trace mineral essential for generating energy and antioxidants. Pineapple also contains vitamin C, which supports immunity. Additionally, pineapple soothes digestion and provides anti-inflammatory benefits. Chew on that!
Ripe pineapple will smell sweetly fragrant at its base. Choose fruits that seem heavy for their size. While there is generally no difference in quality between smaller and larger fruits, their density indicates juiciness. Make sure your pineapple is ripe when you purchase it: it will not ripen further after it has been picked.
(copied from the Nutribullet pocket nutritionist)
Made an incredible breakfast from a FB post:
Place 2 sliced apples, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, pinch salt in the bottom of the crock pot.
Pour in 2 cups of oatmeal, 2 cups of milk (I used a can of evaporated milk and topped it off with milk and 2 cups water.
Do NOT stir.
Cook overnight for 8 - 9 hours on low. I started it at about 10:30 pm and turned it off at 5:15 am when we headed off to seminary. It was done. This was delicious and I'm going to do it again. Makes quite a bit of oatmeal. I'd say enough for four or five people. The children enjoyed it and said it was like apple crisp.
Happy healthy eating, back to thinking about exercising, losing weight and becoming healthier.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Week Fourteen
Finally had all the information I needed to do the taxes, so I did them last week. This week was spent catching up on all the undone things. So you'll be getting two weeks worth of information.
The tomatoes are pretty much done. They were good, but not great. Will try a different brand next year. These were yellow, a bit mushy and not as sweet as I like. The onions are growing, but not big enough to pull. the lettuce, spinach and cilantro are doing great and continue to supply food for the table.
I purchased a variety of fruits this week so our nutriblasts include, not necessarily at the same time, cantaloupe, watermelon, apple, pear, orange, banana, pineapple, avocado, papaya and grapes. I prefer adding these to kale and the rest of the family prefers spinach. I'm still adding whey to Thom's drink and will switch to bee pollen soon. Angel has me add walnuts and I add flax seeds to mine. Will add other seeds and nuts as money permits.
Weigh-in
Week Thirteen--160.9 pounds. Week Twelve--162.3 pounds. Beginning weight--188 pounds. One week loss--1.4 pounds. Total loss--27.1 pounds. Average 2 pounds per week.
Week Fourteen--161.9 pounds. (it's that time again and hopefully I'll stop at one pound in water weight gain as this is the most I've put on since starting this regiment. Sure beats the usual five to ten pound increase of the past). Week Thirteen--160.9 pounds. Beginning weight--188 pounds. One week loss :( gain--1 pound. Total loss 26.1 pounds. Average 1.86 pounds per week.
Benefits moment:
Pears--Pears are hypoallergenic--less likely to cause allergic reactions--and high in colon-clearing dietary fiber. The fresh, buttery fruit also contains free radical-fighting copper and vitamin C.
Pears are quite perishable once ripe, so grocery stores generally sell them a few days before they're ready to be eaten. By smooth, unblemished pears and set them on your counter to ripen. You'll know they're ready once their skin gives way to gentle pressure.
(copied from the Nutribullet pocket nutritionist)
Happy healthy eating, back to thinking about exercising, losing weight and becoming healthier.
The tomatoes are pretty much done. They were good, but not great. Will try a different brand next year. These were yellow, a bit mushy and not as sweet as I like. The onions are growing, but not big enough to pull. the lettuce, spinach and cilantro are doing great and continue to supply food for the table.
I purchased a variety of fruits this week so our nutriblasts include, not necessarily at the same time, cantaloupe, watermelon, apple, pear, orange, banana, pineapple, avocado, papaya and grapes. I prefer adding these to kale and the rest of the family prefers spinach. I'm still adding whey to Thom's drink and will switch to bee pollen soon. Angel has me add walnuts and I add flax seeds to mine. Will add other seeds and nuts as money permits.
Weigh-in
Week Thirteen--160.9 pounds. Week Twelve--162.3 pounds. Beginning weight--188 pounds. One week loss--1.4 pounds. Total loss--27.1 pounds. Average 2 pounds per week.
Week Fourteen--161.9 pounds. (it's that time again and hopefully I'll stop at one pound in water weight gain as this is the most I've put on since starting this regiment. Sure beats the usual five to ten pound increase of the past). Week Thirteen--160.9 pounds. Beginning weight--188 pounds. One week loss :( gain--1 pound. Total loss 26.1 pounds. Average 1.86 pounds per week.
Benefits moment:
Pears--Pears are hypoallergenic--less likely to cause allergic reactions--and high in colon-clearing dietary fiber. The fresh, buttery fruit also contains free radical-fighting copper and vitamin C.
Pears are quite perishable once ripe, so grocery stores generally sell them a few days before they're ready to be eaten. By smooth, unblemished pears and set them on your counter to ripen. You'll know they're ready once their skin gives way to gentle pressure.
(copied from the Nutribullet pocket nutritionist)
Happy healthy eating, back to thinking about exercising, losing weight and becoming healthier.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Week twelve
I really need to start the tank blog. Maybe I'll have time this week. It's crystal clear and doing well. Can't wait to start adding fish and corals. I've added some clean-up crew, but waiting for it to finish cycling. Ammonia is zero as are the Nitrites. Nitrates are still a bit high and I think I'll do a water change tomorrow, change the pads and work on the rock formation. I think it needs a bit of tweaking.
Still not doing well with the exercising. Have walked a couple times in the past week, but not long enough to call it legitimate.
The Garden
I'm still waiting for the tomatoes to ripen. The leaf lettuce is doing well enough for several salads a week. Not so for the spinach; I seem to get about one use a week. Will have to plant the spinach in a larger bed so more will be available.
Dinner
Actually had time to make a menu for the week. Tonight's dinner--Cauliflower Soup. Smells great. I can't wait until all are home so we can dig in. I used the slow cooker instead of cooking it on the stove and plan on using the potato masher instead of the blender.
We ate Taco Pie for dinner yesterday. I tried this recipe because it used mashed potatoes for the crust. I boiled potatoes and mashed them myself and then made the crust. I used ground turkey instead of ground beef. We also use Greek Yogurt instead of sour cream. I then used the potato water to make homemade rolls. Dinner was great and brought lots of compliments.
Weigh-in
Week twelve--162.3 pounds Week eleven--164 pounds Beginning weight--188 pounds. One week loss--1.7 pounds. Total loss--25.7. Average 2.14 pounds per week.
Benefits moment:
Peaches--Juicy succelent peaches are packed with Vitamin C, beta-carotene, and antioxidants. They are quickly joining the ranks of the ususally purple antioxidant-rich superfruits!
The process for choosing peaches and nectarines is almost identical. Buy fresh over frozen or canned if you can, and never buy canned peaches that have been packed in syrup. The best peaches will be fragrant, soft, and free of bruises. Ripe peaches should be eaten as soon as possible.
(copied from the Nutribullet pocket nutritionist)
We added peaches this week, but I think we didn't choose well as they didn't really add their flavor to the mix.
Happy healthy eating, back to thinking about exercising, losing weight and becoming healthier.
Still not doing well with the exercising. Have walked a couple times in the past week, but not long enough to call it legitimate.
The Garden
I'm still waiting for the tomatoes to ripen. The leaf lettuce is doing well enough for several salads a week. Not so for the spinach; I seem to get about one use a week. Will have to plant the spinach in a larger bed so more will be available.
Dinner
Actually had time to make a menu for the week. Tonight's dinner--Cauliflower Soup. Smells great. I can't wait until all are home so we can dig in. I used the slow cooker instead of cooking it on the stove and plan on using the potato masher instead of the blender.
We ate Taco Pie for dinner yesterday. I tried this recipe because it used mashed potatoes for the crust. I boiled potatoes and mashed them myself and then made the crust. I used ground turkey instead of ground beef. We also use Greek Yogurt instead of sour cream. I then used the potato water to make homemade rolls. Dinner was great and brought lots of compliments.
Weigh-in
Week twelve--162.3 pounds Week eleven--164 pounds Beginning weight--188 pounds. One week loss--1.7 pounds. Total loss--25.7. Average 2.14 pounds per week.
Benefits moment:
Peaches--Juicy succelent peaches are packed with Vitamin C, beta-carotene, and antioxidants. They are quickly joining the ranks of the ususally purple antioxidant-rich superfruits!
The process for choosing peaches and nectarines is almost identical. Buy fresh over frozen or canned if you can, and never buy canned peaches that have been packed in syrup. The best peaches will be fragrant, soft, and free of bruises. Ripe peaches should be eaten as soon as possible.
(copied from the Nutribullet pocket nutritionist)
We added peaches this week, but I think we didn't choose well as they didn't really add their flavor to the mix.
Happy healthy eating, back to thinking about exercising, losing weight and becoming healthier.
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