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

----
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