Sexy Swimsuit Challenge - THE end!

Heres what is needed in each post ( There is one optional and one that's needed only a couple times they are listed please read and pay attention and please follow my challenge rules. thanks!)


1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge- last week!

Heres what is needed in each post ( There is one optional and one that's needed only a couple times they are listed please read and pay attention and please follow my challenge rules. thanks!)


1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge- week 11 down

Heres what is needed in each post ( There is one optional and one that's needed only a couple times they are listed please read and pay attention and please follow my challenge rules. thanks!)


1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge- week 10 down

Heres what is needed in each post ( There is one optional and one that's needed only a couple times they are listed please read and pay attention and please follow my challenge rules. thanks!)


1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge- week 9 down

I lost .8 lbs this week.
Old challenge total - 8.6 lbs
New challenge total -9.4 lbs
My old total weight loss - 37.8 lbs.
My new total weight loss - 38.6 lbs

1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge- week 8 down

I lost .6 lbs this week.
Old challenge total - 8 lbs
New challenge total -8.6 lbs
My old total weight loss - 37.2 lbs.
My new total weight loss - 37.8 lbs


1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge- week 7 down

I lost 1.6 lbs this week.
Old challenge total - 6.4 lbs
New challenge total -8 lbs
My old total weight loss - 35.6 lbs.
My new total weight loss - 37.2 lbs


1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Update Week 17

 Plan of attack-
All right. I didn't go by points this week. I calculated my calories in and out on my bodybugg. We'll see if it pays off. I haven't been drinking my green tea like I should, but I'll make up for it this coming week. Also, my son's birthday was this week, and I got him a real cake. We'll see how that plays out. I did count it in my calories, so we'll see.


First measurements   (Jan 30, 2012)        -- Last week --   new measurements

Measure upper arm -              15.5        -     15           -14.5 Yehaw!!

Measure bust-                          48.5          -     45.5        -45.5

Measure under bust -              44            -  39.5           -39.5

Measure waist -                        42            -     38        -38

Measure love handles -            52.5        -    48            -48

Measure hips -                          52            -     48.5       -48

Measure thigh -                        31           -     28           -28

Measure Waist to Hip Ratio - 80          -    80              -80

Most pushups (no stopping)  - 9         -    25 knees / 4 toes               -  25/5

Most crunches (no stopping) - 30     -      220             -230

Inches lost this week -.5
 Total inches lost  since Jan 30- 26


How I ate -
Daily points - I'm allowed 37, but I'm flexible so I'm aiming for between 32-37


Mon
 Doing bodybugg this week, but still counting points
chick nuggs-7
p balls-2
lavash-3
prego-1
spinach
cheese-2
soup-5
cake-8
soup-5
pbj-4
chocolate chips-2 
Points-39


Tues


pp-3

1/4 cup oatmeal-4
maple-1
1 tbsp almond slivers-1
raisins

pbj-2

1 Lavash-3

1/4 cp cheese-2
veggies

cake-4

soup-2
beans-2
nuggets-2

1/4 box risotto-4
1 sausage-4
veggies-0

coffee cake-7
Points-41

Wed 

coffee cake -5
dip-5
chick nuggs-3
oatmeal-5
cake-6
couscous-3
pbj-4
pretzels-3
cream cheese- 1
lasagna-7
Points-42

Thurs

Points-

Fri

Points-

Sat

egg- 2
cheese- 2
french toast-6
hamburger-10
baked fries-2
misc-5
birthday cake - 8
crackers - 6
lavash-9
chick-3
Points- 53



Sun

chick-4
wheat thins-4
1/4 cp penne-5
1/2 cp prego-3
3 oz beef - 4
starbucks-5
cake-7
pbj-4
tuna-2
mayo-3
mustard-0
dill-0
lettuce-0
pp-3
Points-44

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge- week 6 down

Oops, gained 1.2 this week.

1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Week 16 update

 Plan of attack-
This week I had a number of special occasions with my husband's work. I ate a lot of points on a few days and didn't track at all on others, but I got my bodybugg in the mail and that got me back on track. I only hope the last few days and all the extra workouts I put in haven't made me gain. 


First measurements   (Jan 30, 2012)        -- Last week --   new measurements

Measure upper arm -              15.5        -     15           -15

Measure bust-                          48.5          -     45.5        -45.5

Measure under bust -              44            -  39.5           -39.5

Measure waist -                        42            -     38        -38

Measure love handles -            52.5        -    48            -48

Measure hips -                          52            -     48.5       -48

Measure thigh -                        31           -     28           -28

Measure Waist to Hip Ratio - 80          -    80              -80

Most pushups (no stopping)  - 9         -    22 knees / 4 toes               -  25/4

Most crunches (no stopping) - 30     -      200             -220

Inches lost this week -.5
 Total inches lost  since Jan 30- 25.5


How I ate -

Daily points - I'm allowed 37, but I'm flexible so I'm aiming for between 32-37


Mon

40cheezits-6
2wheat thins-1
pp-3
cheerio bars-4
lc eggrolls-5
1/2 so swed mbs-5
choc-4
cake--8
cheesetoast-6
pizza & wings (uhoh)-24
Points-70
Exercise-zumba-30

Tues
chick nuggs-6
cracker-7
cc-6
pp-3
oatmeal-2
breakfast-6
lentils-1
pdip-5
Points-36
Exercise-zumba/hiit-30


Wed 
breakfast-6
pp-3
chick nuggs-3
so enchilada-7
cheerio bars-6

Points-
Exercise-

Thurs

Points-
Exercise-

Fri

Points-
Exercise-

Sat

green tea-0
2 chicken nugget- 3
protein powder-3
5 chick nuggs-6
bbq-1
crackers-2
cream cheese-3
potstickers-7
cheerios-5
pb-2
maple syrup-1
bbq dinner- 15

Points-47
Exercise-

Sun

oatmeal-3
raisins -0

lavosh-2
spinach and mushrooms-0
prego-1
cheese-1
avocado-2
chick nugg -3
cali burito-7
itty bitty-3

cake-6
coffee-2
strawberry dessert-3
popcorn-3

Points-36
Exercise-



I'm 5'9.5, so I've calculated my points through to my
Weight - points - my points
267      - 41      - 36
260      - 40      - 35
253      - 39      - 34
246      - 38       -33
239      - 37       -32
230      - 36       -31
223      - 35       -30
216      - 34       -29
209      - 33       -28
202      - 32       -27
195      - 31       -26
188      - 30       -25
181      - 29       -24
174      - 28       -23
167      - 27      - 22
165 (Yeah right. lol) Maintenance -

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge- week 5 (Week 15 weigh in)

I lost .6 lbs this week.
Old challenge total - 7 lbs
New challenge total -7.6lbs
My old total weight loss - 36.2lbs.
My new total weight loss - 36.8

1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Week 15 update

 Plan of attack-
Time to get back on track. I've been less than serious about my point tracking lately, and I really have to make sure I'm calculating the points for every single piece of food I put in my mouth, and I need to make sure that I don't go over my points, even if I'm exercising. 


First measurements   (Jan 30, 2012)        -- Last week --   new measurements

Measure upper arm -              15.5        -     15           -

Measure bust-                          48.5          -     45.5        -

Measure under bust -              44            -  39.5           -

Measure waist -                        42            -     38        -

Measure love handles -            52.5        -    48            -

Measure hips -                          52            -     48.5       -

Measure thigh -                        31           -     28           -

Measure Waist to Hip Ratio - 80          -    80              -

Most pushups (no stopping)  - 9         -    22/4               -  

Most crunches (no stopping) - 30     -      200             -

Inches lost this week -
 Total inches lost  since Jan 30- 25


How I ate -

• Monday -

protein powder- 3
1 prunes-0
10 raisins-0

3/4 cup oatmeal-6
Maple syrup-1
brown sugar-0

3 chick nuggs-6
carrots-0
chips n cheese-5

12 wonton pizza bits-8

fettucini alfredo-4
soup-3

strawberries-0
1 tbsp FF whipped cream-0
1 tbsp Chocolate chips- 2


----
points used so far - 37
Exercise - zumba-60

• Tuesday

EAS whey protein  1 serving-3

Prunes, dried, 1 prune

Raisins, 10 raisin peanut butter-1

Corn Chex Cereal, 1 cup (1 serving)-3

Milk, 1%, 1/4 cup-1 chick nugg-3

Honey Roasted Turkey Breast (Deli Select Ultra Thin), 2 oz-2

Bread, whole wheat (including toast), 2 slice-3

Romaine Lettuce (salad), 1 inner leaf

Yellow Mustard, 0.5 tsp 1 potato- 3

Thin crust pizza , 2 serving -10 cheese-6 carrots

Oranges, 1 large 1 tbsp choc chips-2

----points used so far -37
Exercise -  zumba - rest day

• Wednesday - 

oatmeal-4

pizza-10 crackers-4 lcrolls -5 2 meatloaf balls - 6 mashed cauliflower-6 cracker-3

---points used so far -38
Exercise - zumba- walk - 60

• Thursday

pp- 3
oatmeal-4
lc rolls- 5
crackers-6
choc-2
taco-8
cup-o-cake-4
choc-2
----points used so far -34
Exercise -zumba- sexy mama (5lb weights0 45mins- circuit training-15

• Friday -

1 choc pp -3
10 raisins-0
diced veggies-0
dip-5
pb&j-10
1 slice whole-grain toast-1.5
Salad-0
4oz turkey breast deli slice-2
noodles-4
tacos-12strawchoc-2
----points used so far -39.5
 Exercise -zumba latin workout - 20 -0 2.5 mile walk-35

• Saturday -

donut-5
4 inch turkey sand w/cheese-7
2 orange-0
banana- 0
1/5th hamburger-3
6 Doritos-2
chick-2
pp-3
Mexican lasagna-8
ff sour cream-1
graham-4
salsa-0
choc-2
strawberries-0
----points used so far - 37
Exercise -zumba-20 4 mile walk-65

• Sunday - 

protein powder- 3
3 orange-0
mex lasagna-4
fat free sour cream-1
salsa-0

cheezits-6
.5 fat-free honey Greek yogurt -2
1 cup cheerios- 3
peanut butter bar- 9
1 cup spaghetti-5
3/4  sausage-3
1 portabella pizza-2

----points used so far - 38
Exercise - Zumba

Black bean casserole

8 servings 6 points each

Tips

Try this as a burrito

Ingredients

2 cans black beans (reduced sodium is best) 1 can Yellow Sweet Corn 2 package Mixed Vegetables, frozen 12 ounces Chicken Breast, no skin 1 cup Onions, raw, chopped 2 tsp Garlic 1 tbsp Cilantro, raw, 1 Avocado season to taste with: cayenne pepper cumin salt

Directions

sear chicken in a pan with onion and garlic. Add vegetables and cook until thawed. Add black beans and corn, then add the spices. Top with avocado and cilantro. You can eat this over lettuce or rice.

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge- week 4 down

I lost 1.2 lbs this week.
Old challenge total - 5.8 lbs
New challenge total -7lbs
My old total weight loss - 35lbs.
My new total weight loss - 36.2

1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Week 14 Weigh in

2.2LBS over the last two weeks.

Wonton pizza bits

 6 wrappers = 4 points

24 wrappers -12
3 tbsp prego-1
3 mushrooms (diced)-0
2oz slice light ham or turkey (diced lunch meat)-1
1 oz cheese-2

Heat oven to 350.
Spray cookie sheet. Lay out wonton wrappers. Top with sauce, diced mushrooms and ham, and cheese. Leave a small edge around the wonton for sealing. You can leave the pizza bits open faced at this point, or wet the edges and fold it over to seal each wonton. Spray top of wontons. Poke with fork and bake for 15 minutes or until brown. 

update 14

 Plan of attack-
  My mom visited, and I got a lot of exercise in, but I ate more points than I should a number of days. I didn't go over my weekly points, or even my exercise points, but I went over my daily points. That's okay though, because I was allowing myself to enjoy her visit, and I did. I'm going to try planning my meals this week. I'm trying to budget and lose weight at the same time, so I think this might help. I'll give it a try. 


First measurements   (Jan 30, 2012)        -- Last week --   new measurements

Measure upper arm -              15.5        -     15            -15

Measure bust-                          48.5          -     45.5        -45.5

Measure under bust -              44            -    40             -39.5

Measure waist -                        42            -     38.5        -38

Measure love handles -            52.5        -    48            -48

Measure hips -                          52            -     48.5       -48.5

Measure thigh -                        31           -     28           -28

Measure Waist to Hip Ratio - 80          -    80              -80

Most pushups (no stopping)  - 9         -    22               -  on my knees (4 on my toes!!)

Most crunches (no stopping) - 30     -      130             -200 baby!!!

Inches lost this week - 1.5
 Total inches lost  since Jan 30- 25


How I ate -


Daily points - I'm allowed 37, but I'm flexible so I'm aiming for between 32-37

• Monday -

pp- 3
oatmeal-3
lasagna- 5
pizza-6
bread- 9
almond bar-1
wheat thins-4
ground beef- 3
avocado-1
coconut milk-1

----
points used so far -36
Exercise - zumba-20 walk - 45 bollywood - 45

• Tuesday

pizza-6
chicken nuggets-12
WASA n cheese-3
cracker-2
peanuts-4
pretzels-2
steak-10
----points used so far -39
Exercise -  zumba -30

• Wednesday - 

Today is b-day splurge day, so I won't be too sure of points today, but I will best guess it. 
pancakes, bacon, and eggs -17
cheese-3
cracker sandwich-1
burger w/ tapenade-5
chocolate cake - 13
sandwich-7

----points used so far -46
Exercise - zumba-20 cardio - 20 walk 25

• Thursday

chick nugg-5
peanut butter balls-2
snack-4
so lasagna- 7
sandwich - 12
crackers-3
cracker-2
chicken& veggies-4
reeses-6
----points used so far -45
Exercise -zumba-cardio-50

• Friday -

breakfast sand-5
reeses-3
cheese n crackers-4
turkey sand -4
froyo-4
chick/chips/cheese-12
cookie ball-2
fruit desert-3
----points used so far -37
 Exercise -zumba-20 walk-20 cardio/strength-20

• Saturday -

pp-3
1/2 bagel-3.5
cream cheese-1.5
chicken tacos-8
burritos-6
pb balls- 3
doritos-3
crackers-3
chick/avocado-9
chex&milk-6
----points used so far - 46
Exercise -zumba-30-walk-20

• Sunday -

pp-3
crackers-1
chick nugg-10
dip-5
nachos-8
crackers-6
cc-2

----points used so far - 35
Exercise - Zumba -circuit training- 15-walk-45

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge- week 3down

I lost 1 lbs this week.
Old challenge total - 4.8 lbs
New challenge total -5.8
My old total weight loss - 34lbs.
My new total weight loss -35

1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

cauliflower mash (dairy free)

This is a basically 0 point side, and it tastes great. My hubby liked it and he hates cauliflower.

Ingredients

1 bag frozen cauliflower 1/2 chopped onion 1 crushed garlic clove 1/4 cup chicken broth (reduced sodium) 2 tbsp coconut milk-1 seasonings to taste (I added paprika, pepper, and cayenne)

Directions

place frozen cauliflower, onion, garlic, broth, and spices in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 7 minutes or until hot. spoon into blender or food processor and blend until smooth, adding coconut milk as you blend.
Drain excess liquid and serve.

Serving Size: Makes 4 portions

Update - 13

Plan of attack-
This week, with my mom visiting, the plan is to get as much exercise as I can and behave myself as far as eating goes. lol.


First measurements   (Jan 30, 2012)        -- Last week --   new measurements

Measure upper arm -              15.5        -     15           -15

Measure bust-                          48.5          -     46        -45.5

Measure under bust -              44            -    40              - 40

Measure waist -                        42            -     39        -38.5

Measure love handles -            52.5        -    48            -48

Measure hips -                          52            -     48.5      -48.5

Measure thigh -                        31           -     28          -28

Measure Waist to Hip Ratio - 80          -    80                -80

Most pushups (no stopping)  - 9         -    20               - 22

Most crunches (no stopping) - 30     -      100                -130

Inches lost this week - 1
Total inches lost  since Jan 30- 23.5


How I ate -

Daily points - I'm allowed 37, but I'm flexible so I'm aiming for between 32-37

• Monday -

Chicken nuggs-4
protein powder- 3
brownie-13
rolls-10
yogurt-1
wo cracker- 2
soup-2
1/2fo bar-1
wo cracker-4
crackers-4
----
points used so far -44
Exercise - zumba- 20-cardio-25

• Tuesday

pp-3
5FO bars-10
so swed mballs-7
wasa n cream cheese-8
cheesits-4
1tortilla-1
chick-4
sourcream-1
cheese-1
bean-2
popcorn- 2
----points used so far -43
Exercise -  zumba 20 - walk -30 - cardio- 20

• Wednesday -

pb balls - 6
pp-3
wasa - 4
PB egg-1
chick parm-7
pb bread-4
salmon n veggies-2
wasa wo snack-3
so desert - 4
----points used so far -34
Exercise - zumba- 45

• Thursday

veggie-pancakes-4
 chick parm-7
pb bread-4
socookie-4
wasa-2
cheese-soup&samd-12
cream cheese-1
breakfast sand-2
----points used so far -36
Exercise -zumba-10 - walk 60 mins

• Friday -

breakfast sand-5
so-7
cookie-4
pb bread-7
tuna casserole-10
----points used so far -33
 Exercise -zumba-20

• Saturday -

Mom visiting for the week. My calculations might vary.
----points used so far - 
Exercise -zumba

• Sunday -

wheat thins - 6
sandwich-5
m&c-7
wo snack-3
graham crackers- 4
black bean casserole-6
raisin mix-2
----points used so far - 33
Exercise - Zumba -40

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

1/5the casserole = 5 points

1 head Cauliflower-0
1 carrot- 0
cilantro-0
1 can olives -4
1 can diced tomatoes-0
12 oz chicken-9
1 can black beans- 8
1 can enchilada sauce-0
1/3 cup cheese-3


Shread cauliflower in a processor so that it comes out like rice.

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge- week 2 down

I lost 1 more lb this week, bringing my challenge total to 4.8 lbs and my total weight loss to 34lbs.

1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Week 12 Weigh in

1 more lb down. It's my time of the month, so I'll take it.

Update 12

Plan of attack-
okay, so I started my period, and I'm having crazy cravings. I'm a little afraid to get out the tape measure because I have no idea if I'm bloated or not. lol. Next week I'm going to try to stay on track better. All in all, this week I went to the max and ate some of my exercise points a number of days this week. I've got to get back to the green tea and protein powder regimen, but I just didn't do well with that this week. I did really great with working out though, which I hope will make up for all the bloaty, aunt flowy, chocolate cravy badness. I did a lot of cardio insanity and turbo fire type workouts.  Wish me luck with the weigh in this week. 



First measurements   (Jan 30, 2012)        -- Last week --   new measurements

Measure upper arm -              15.5        -     15           -15

Measure bust-                          48.5          -     46        -46

Measure under bust -              44            -    40              - 40

Measure waist -                        42            -     39        -39

Measure love handles -            52.5        -    48            -48

Measure hips -                          52            -     48.5      -48.5

Measure thigh -                        31           -     28          -28

Measure Waist to Hip Ratio - 80          -    80                -80

Most pushups (no stopping)  - 9         -    18               - 20

Most crunches (no stopping) - 30     -      70                -100

Inches lost this week - 0 (I'll take it. lol)
Total inches lost  since Jan 30- 22.5


How I ate - 



Daily points - I'm allowed 37, but I'm flexible so I'm aiming for between 32-37

• Monday -

protein powder-3
eBelskivers-8.5
rolls-5
lasaga-7
1/2 the habit charbroiled double burger- 8
fries etc - 5
wo snack-3

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points used so far -39
Exercise - zumba 20   -20 min youtube vid   - 10 min youtube vid
water -

• Tuesday
  
  

pp-3
aebelskivers -7
wo snack- 3
so teriyaki chicken- 6
faux fried rice-5
4 chicken nuggets - 5
1 wonton pumpkin pies - 2

----points used so far -31
Exercise -  zumba - 15   - 28 mins youtube vid  - 10 min vid
water -

• Wednesday -

pp-3
aebelskivers-12
eggrolls-5
wo snack-3
 eggrolls-8
pumpkin pie -4


----points used so far -35
Exercise - zumba 40  - 45 mins various youtube vids
water -

• Thursday

peanut butter balls-3
french toast-5
wo snack - 3
eggrolls-5
cheesits-4
bar-2
Chicken Enchilada Casserole- 5
pumpkin pie- 4
aebleskivers-2
----points used so far -33

Exercise -zumba- 25 - misc workout vids youtube - 35
water -

• Friday -

cheesits-6
cheese-2
wrappers-5
chickeparm-7
wrappers-4
crackers-2
p&j-7
SO roast beef-6
chex and milk- 3
----points used so far -42
 Exercise -zumba-65-cardio-25
water -

• Saturday -

omelet-6
cinnamon bread-2
whipped ice cream sandwich -8
chicken-5
cheesits-5
bar-2
pizza-4
brownie-8
popcorn-3
----points used so far - 43
Exercise -zumba -20 - 47 mins youtube vids - 10 mins floorwork-
 water -

• Sunday -

bar-3
Turkey-3
turkeywrap-7
cheesits-5
yogurt-2
brownie-4
apple&peanut- 3
2 whipped ice cream sandwiches-4

stirfry-4

----points used so far - 35
Exercise - Zumba - uphill hike and walk - 60 mins

I found a recipe similar to this on the fit2fat2fit youtube channel.  It sounded interesting, though I had to alter it slightly and make some up. Goes great on a bed of rice.

 4 servings - 10 points per serving

2 cups of rice (cooked according to the box instructions) - 16

1 lb salmon - 16
1 cup orange juice - 0
1 lime ( zest)- 0

Seasoning per fillet

pinch cayenne pepper
pinch kosher salt
pinch pepper
1tsp garlic
 pinch onion powder

Salsa
2tbsp oj
 1 lime (juice)-0
1 avocado-8
1 red onion-0
1 can green chiles -0
cilantro

dip samon in orange juice with lime zest, sprinkle with seasonings, and cook in a pan over medium heat. Chop avocado, cilantro, and red onions. add a can of chiles, the oj, and the lime juice. stir. Flip salmon. When salmon is flaky (when poked with a fork), plate it over rice and cover with salsa.

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge - 1 week down!

This week I lost 3.8 lbs. I'm 236.0. Yay! You can check out my weekly video to hear the details.


1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video on my starting blog.

2. Official starting weight


 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal


 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking


5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Protein Powder recipes

Here are a few ideas

vanilla protein powder

Pumpkin pie protein shake - 4

1 scoop vanilla protein powder-3
1/2 cp pumpkin-1
1 1/2 tsp brown sugar splenda-0
1/4 tsp cinnamon-0
1/8 tsp nutmeg-0
1 - 2 cup water-0
ice-0

Start with 1 cup water. add all but ice and blend lightly. taste and add water as needed. Then blend with ice and enjoy.


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Coffee with cream and sugar  - 3

I used to love this one when I drank coffee.

8-12oz coffee
1 scoop vanilla protein powder - 3

You don't need cream and sugar for this recipe. Add 1 scoop of vanilla PP and you're good to go.

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Nanaberry shake - 3

1 scoop vanilla protein powder-3
1/2 banana
1/2 cup mixed berries
1-2 cups water
ice

Mix 1 cup water with ingredients. Taste and add water if needed. Add ice and blend.


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Chocolate protein powder

Chocomint shake- 3

1 scoop chocolate protein powder-3
3 drops peppermint extract
1-2 cup water
ice

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Peanut Butter Chocolate shake -5.5

1 scoop chocolate - 3
1 tbsp peanut butter- 2.5
1-2 cup water
ice

Mix 1 cup water with all ingredients. Stir taste and add water as needed. add ice and blend.

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Chocolate lovers milkshake -1

1 scoop chocolate -3
1/4 package SF chocolate pudding mix- 1
1-2 cups water
ice

1 cup water, mix ingredients, stir lightly, taste and add water if needed. Add ice and blend or drink unblended.

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Try rimming your glass for a special treat.
Examples -
Tropical fruits mixed with vanilla powder and rim the glass in roasted coconut. 
Chocolate powder and peppermint extract rimmed in a cocoa powder/splenda mix
or make the pumpkin pie shake above and rim the glass in cinnamon and nutmeg.

I'll work to make a video of myself making a few of these and attach it below. Either way, try some other recipes at these and other sites, just be sure to check the points for each shake.
101 protein shakes
107 protein shakes

Week 11 Weigh in

236lbs even! That's 3.8 lbs lost this week!  Wooo hooo!

Update 11

My plan of attack -

I was the same weight for about half of the week last week to halfway through this week. I hope I'm not plateauing.  I lost 4 inches this week, so hopefully I'm not plateauing.
Because of that,  I switched it up with my workouts this week. I'm  doing multiple small workouts throughout the day. I kind of let myself get a little crazy with eating too because I was craving chocolate like nuts and I was always hungry. I bought a pack of girl scout cookies, and between me and my kids, we ate them all. I did count the points for them though. Hopefully the switch-up broke the plateau, but we'll have to see. Next week, 1 youtube workout a day added to my usual routine, back to plan with eating, and no more boxes of GS cookies. (I figured one box a season is enough.)


First measurements   (Jan 30, 2012)        -- Last week --   new measurements

Measure upper arm -              15.5        -     15.5           - 15  YAY arms!

Measure bust-                          48.5          -     46.5        -46.

Measure under bust -              44            -    40              - 40

Measure waist -                        42            -     39        - 39

Measure love handles -            52.5        -    49            -48

Measure hips -                          52            -     49.5      -48.5

Measure thigh -                        31           -     29          -28

Measure Waist to Hip Ratio - 80          -    80                -80

Most pushups (no stopping)  - 9         -    18               - 18

Most crunches (no stopping) - 30     -      70                -70

Inches lost this week - 4
Total inches lost  since Jan 30- 22.5


How I ate - 

Daily points - I'm allowed 37, but I'm flexible so I'm aiming for between 32-37

• Monday -

PP-5
cheesits- 4
SO chick parm - 7
Chicken nuggets - 8
yogurt-1.5
p-1
so meatloaf - 6
mac n cheese-1
ice cream-3
fishies -4
----
points used so far -40.5
Exercise - zumba 25

water -

• Tuesday
  
  

Chicken nuggs- 3
Thin Mints-10
SF jello - 1
so salsb steak-7
cheesits-4
so pot roast- 4
sand thin w/ light cream cheese- 5
----points used so far -34
Exercise -  zumba 40
water -

• Wednesday -

Never should have bought a box of girlscout cookies. Ugh
Chicken nugget -6
chicken nuggs & misc-10
 thin mints - 5
LC garlic spring rolls-5
strifry-4
fishies-5
strawberry cream cheese -1.5
1/2 sandwich thin- 1.5
----points used so far -38
Exercise - zumba 50
water -

• Thursday

 delights bfast sand-5
Spring rolls - 5
chicken nuggs and fishies - 11
misc7
burrito - 10
soar-2
----points used so far -40

Exercise -zumba 20
water -

• Friday -

chick nugg-4
1/2sand thin & cream chs-2.5
bfast sand-5
lc spring rolls-5
pbj-4
itty-3
fish - 3
oj-1
bread-3
----points used so far -30.5 
 Exercise -zumba-15
water -

• Saturday -

pp-3
BAR-4
FISHIES-5
SO chicken broccoli-7
rolls-5
flatout-1
prego- 1
cheese-2
olives-1
so bar-4
cheesits-2
pbar-5


----points used so far - 40
Exercise -zumba - 50 f2f2f workout -
 water -

• Sunday -

protein bar-6
cheesits-4
1 bite dorito taco- 1
8 doritos-3
4 chicken soft taco fresco-8
1/4 bean burrito- 2 
salmon avocado-8
dessert-7
----points used so far - 39
Exercise - Zumba - 20 mins - 10min youtube workout -  25min of this youtube workout

Sexy Swimsuit Challenge

Heres what is needed in each post ( There is one optional and one that's needed only a couple times they are listed please read and pay attention and please follow my challenge rules. thanks!)


1. A picture of bathing suit how you want to do this is up to you but please let us know your current size and the size of the bathing suit (must be at least one size smaller) This is only needed for first and last post unless you want to show progress 

Check out the video below.


2. Official starting weight




 239.8

3. You weight loss goal for this challenge (please be 20 lbs or more we have 92 days)

 25-30lbs

4. How you plan on achieving your weigh loss goal



 Weight Watchers, Zumba, and walking

5. Exercise and water intake if wanted (OPTIONAL EVERYTHING ELSE IS MANDATORY IN EVERY POST!!!)

Week 10 weigh in.

2 lbs down. That's 30lbs now!

Update 10

My plan of attack -


I had one day this week where I screwed up. I counted the points wrong (forgot about lunch) and at the end of the day, I realized I was negative points. Oops. I'm hopeful of hitting my 30# goal this week. Wish me luck.

First measurements   (Jan 30, 2012)        -- Last week --   new measurements

Measure upper arm -              15.5        -     15.5           - 15.5  (darn stubborn arms!)

Measure bust-                          48.5          -     46.5        -46.5

Measure under bust -              44            -    40              - 40

Measure waist -                        42            -     39        - 39

Measure love handles -            52.5        -    49            -48

Measure hips -                          52            -     49.5      -49

Measure thigh -                        31           -     29          -29

Measure Waist to Hip Ratio - 80          -    80                -80

Most pushups (no stopping)  - 9         -    18               - 18

Most crunches (no stopping) - 30     -      70                -70

Inches lost this week - 1.5
Total inches lost  since Jan 30- 18.5



How I ate -


Daily points - I'm allowed 38, but I'm flexible so I'm aiming for between 33-38

• Monday -

cake-4
bar-5
chicken taco-4
bean burrito-4
nuts-2
misc-2
spaghetti and meatballs -14
----
points used so far -34
Exercise - zumba 15

water -

• Tuesday

pp-5
flat out -2
laughing cow-1
turkey-2
cheeseits-1
pistachios-7
chicken-5
mahi mahi- 2
spam-2
cocout-1
HC carabean chick- 5
----points used so far -33
Exercise -  zumba 50
water -

• Wednesday -

burrito- 3
LC chicken alfredo-8
misc-2
stuffed portobellos- 7
LC spring rolls- 5
SO Reeses-4
----points used so far -29
Exercise - zumba 75
water -

• Thursday

pp-5
Laughig cow-1
3/4 LC lasagna-6
egg foo young-5
briccoli beef-3
rice-1
teriyaki chicken-3
fortune cookie - 2
cheezits-4
strawberry cream cheese-1
skinny cow fudge bar-3
----points used so far - 33
Exercise -zumba 36
water -

• Friday -

Oops, forgot to record some points. Bad girl
pp-5
cheesits-6
1/2 bar-2.5
chinese-6
Chuela-2
Naan-10
Sherpa stew-8
candy bar ice cream-4
----points used so far -43

Exercise -zumba100
water -

• Saturday -

3 chicken nuggs-4
Smart ones Chicken parm-7
cheezits- 4
bangers & Colcannon-14
shot of baileys - 3
skinny cow fudge-3
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points used so far - 35
Exercise -zumba - 85
 water -

• Sunday -

PP-5
SO pot roast- 4
cheezits-4
2 tacos - 12
bread and coconut oil- 2
so candy bar-2
so pb- 4

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points used so far - 33
Exercise - Zumba - 45

water -

Bangers and Colcannon -light - 12.5 points

Bangers and Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish that is very fattening, but very tasty. This year I was determined to have some without gaining weight or starving the rest of the day. Here's what I came up with. I hope you enjoy. The pics are my hubby's serving below and my serving on the bottom right lol.

4 servings - 12.5 points per serving.

4 banger - 32
8 mini potatoes or 3 small potatoes- 10
5 strips bacon- 5
2 tbsp FF sour cream-0
1/4 bottle guinness-1 point
1 tsp brown sugar-0
1/2 tsp flour- 0
1/2 tsp butter -1
1 head cabbage (chopped)-0
salt and pepper to taste



Cook the bacon in a large skillet until almost crisp. Add  the cabbage. Saute until cabbage is almost tender but a slight amount of crunch remains. While these cook,  place potatoes in a saucepan of cold water. Add a pinch of salt and boil until potatoes are fork tender. Mix 1/2 tsp butter, brown sugar, salt, and flour together and set aside. Brown bangers on all sides. Add Guinness to pan and reduce to simmer. Braise until bangers are fully cooked and the beer reduces slightly. Drain the potatoes when they finish boiling, but retain a cup or so of the water in case you need it for mashing. Keep the potatoes in the pan. Then remove the bangers from the pan and whisk in brown sugar, butter and flour and salt until the mixture is smooth.  Bring gravy to a gentle boil and reduce to a simmer until thickened.
Add sour cream and water if needed to the potatoes and mashed until mostly smooth.  Fold in the cabbage-bacon mix and plate with the bangers. Drizzle with the brown sugar gravy.