Day 5 - Feeling totally exhausted this morning. Went to bed too late, and I didn't sleep well last night. My feet and ankles were hurting. I'm really hoping for relief soon.
BREAKFAST Skinny Muffin again (for recipe see Day 3). I also had coffee with half and half.
SNACK 1 string cheese
LUNCH 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce, ¼ cup chopped tomatoes, ¼ cup chopped cucumbers, 2 TBSP bleu cheese crumbles, 1 chopped hard boiled egg, 2 slices crumbled bacon, and topped with 2 TBSP Marzetti Blue Cheese Italian Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
SNACK 2 slices deli turkey meat, 1 slice American cheese, 1 oz almonds
DINNER Panera to help my friend Holly with her baby registry. I had the Greek Salad. I checked the menu ahead of time, and it was one of the items with the lowest Sugar Calories (60). Romaine lettuce, vine-ripened tomatoes, feta cheese, peperoncini, red onions, Kalamata olives, pepper & Greek dressing. Also had a cappuccino because I was tired.
Friday, July 12, 2013
The 100 Day 4
BREAKFAST Skinny Muffin again (for recipe see Day 3). I also had coffee with half and half.
SNACK ¼ cup walnuts
LUNCH 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce, 1 sliced chicken strip with coconut, 2 slices crumbled bacon, ¼ cup chopped cucumbers, 1 TBSP grated Parmesan cheese, and 2 TBSP Caesar Salad Dressing
SNACK 1 string cheese stick and 1 hard boiled egg
DINNER I was so tired tonight after Physical Therapy that I didn't cook. I ate a slice of American cheese, 2 oz almonds, 1 packet of tuna mixed w/ 1 TBSP mayo and stuffed in a romaine lettuce leaf.
SNACK ¼ cup walnuts
LUNCH 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce, 1 sliced chicken strip with coconut, 2 slices crumbled bacon, ¼ cup chopped cucumbers, 1 TBSP grated Parmesan cheese, and 2 TBSP Caesar Salad Dressing
SNACK 1 string cheese stick and 1 hard boiled egg
DINNER I was so tired tonight after Physical Therapy that I didn't cook. I ate a slice of American cheese, 2 oz almonds, 1 packet of tuna mixed w/ 1 TBSP mayo and stuffed in a romaine lettuce leaf.
Thursday, July 11, 2013
The 100 Day 3
Day 3 - Dinner was slightly off today, but I'm fairly certain that I stayed within my 100 Sugar Calories for the day.
BREAKFAST I tried the Skinny Muffin recipe in the book. The first few bites were just OK, but then as I kept eating it, the flavor kept getting better & better. The recipe is below. I also had coffee with half and half.
¼ cup ground flax seed
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp coconut oil
(I used Ziggy Marley's Coco'Mon Orange Almond flavored: http://www.amazon.com/Ziggy-Marleys-CocoMon-Coconut-Organic/dp/B0096MVH32)
1 egg
1 packet Truvia
Microwave in a coffee mug for 50 seconds.
SNACK ¼ cup walnuts and ½ cup Daisy brand cottage cheese (the only brand I can find that doesn't add carrageenan to it. Yuk)
LUNCH 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce, ¼ cup chopped tomatoes, ¼ cup chopped cucumbers, 2 TBSP bleu cheese crumbles, 1 chopped hard boiled egg, 2 slices crumbled bacon, and topped with 2 TBSP Marzetti Blue Cheese Italian Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
SNACK 1 string cheese stick
DINNER 3 chicken strips with coconut (not sure how coconut falls within this diet, but I was starving at dinner time). 1 piece of Indiana sweet corn that I brought back from my trip home -- I couldn't resist. The book said sweet corn is 56 Sugar Calories. Also had 7 of my favorite cocoa Somersaults again (sunflower seed clusters)
BREAKFAST I tried the Skinny Muffin recipe in the book. The first few bites were just OK, but then as I kept eating it, the flavor kept getting better & better. The recipe is below. I also had coffee with half and half.
¼ cup ground flax seed
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp coconut oil
(I used Ziggy Marley's Coco'Mon Orange Almond flavored: http://www.amazon.com/Ziggy-Marleys-CocoMon-Coconut-Organic/dp/B0096MVH32)
1 egg
1 packet Truvia
Microwave in a coffee mug for 50 seconds.
SNACK ¼ cup walnuts and ½ cup Daisy brand cottage cheese (the only brand I can find that doesn't add carrageenan to it. Yuk)
LUNCH 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce, ¼ cup chopped tomatoes, ¼ cup chopped cucumbers, 2 TBSP bleu cheese crumbles, 1 chopped hard boiled egg, 2 slices crumbled bacon, and topped with 2 TBSP Marzetti Blue Cheese Italian Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
SNACK 1 string cheese stick
DINNER 3 chicken strips with coconut (not sure how coconut falls within this diet, but I was starving at dinner time). 1 piece of Indiana sweet corn that I brought back from my trip home -- I couldn't resist. The book said sweet corn is 56 Sugar Calories. Also had 7 of my favorite cocoa Somersaults again (sunflower seed clusters)
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
The 100 Day 2
Today was slightly harder than yesterday. I was much hungrier, but somehow I managed to stay mostly on track.
BREAKFAST 2 scrambled eggs with ½ cup sautéed spinach, ¼ cup red bell pepper, and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Coffee with half and half.
SNACK ¼ cup walnuts
LUNCH 1 packet tuna mixed with 2 TBSP lite Hellman's mayo and lemon juice. Stuffed into 2 lettuce leaves. 2 TBSP peanut butter eaten on a spoon.
SNACK 2 slices deli turkey meat and 1 slice American cheese
DINNER 2 slices bacon, 3 oz chicken strips, ½ cup steamed zucchini with butter, and 7 mini cocoa Somersaults (sunflower seed clusters)
BREAKFAST 2 scrambled eggs with ½ cup sautéed spinach, ¼ cup red bell pepper, and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Coffee with half and half.
SNACK ¼ cup walnuts
LUNCH 1 packet tuna mixed with 2 TBSP lite Hellman's mayo and lemon juice. Stuffed into 2 lettuce leaves. 2 TBSP peanut butter eaten on a spoon.
SNACK 2 slices deli turkey meat and 1 slice American cheese
DINNER 2 slices bacon, 3 oz chicken strips, ½ cup steamed zucchini with butter, and 7 mini cocoa Somersaults (sunflower seed clusters)
Momentum
(This is actually Monday July 8th meals published Tuesday morning...)
During the last year, I have found that when I gain some momentum with a few pounds lost, it doesn't last very long. The top reasons are usually due to my tendency to be an "all-or-nothing" dieter – followed by a cheat item that turns into me falling completely off the wagon, OR...weekends with social obligations, OR... most recently sickness. Nothing like a bad case of strep throat to derail my best intentions. But, I'm determined now more than ever to make my diet last!
In thinking about my successes and failures with weight loss in the past, I’ve figured out what works and doesn’t work for me. The thrill of a new diet to try along with blogging and/or tracking my food intake works very well for me. Therefore, I have decided to follow The 100 diet for the next 4 weeks. While I have found in the past it is hard to restrict certain foods from my diet (in this case, sugar and carbs), I’m excited for the newness this plan provides. During the 4th of July holiday while visiting my parents, my Mom had this book. I was intrigued, so I bought a copy for myself. Basically, you count Sugar Calories and eat proteins, veggies, and fats in moderation.
So for today, I’m on Day 1 with a planned grocery store visit to keep me on track. Here are my meals & snacks:
BREAKFAST 2 scrambled eggs with ½ cup sautéed spinach, ¼ cup red bell pepper, and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Coffee with half and half.
SNACK 1 string cheese stick
LUNCH 2 cups celery & broccoli tossed with 3 oz grilled chicken, 1 TBSP parmesan cheese, and 2 TBSP Caesar dressing
SNACK 2 slices deli turkey meat and 1 slice American cheese
DINNER 3 oz strip steak, 8 cherry tomatoes sliced in half, 3 chopped scallions, and 1/2 cup steamed zucchini with butter. 2 glasses red wine.
During the last year, I have found that when I gain some momentum with a few pounds lost, it doesn't last very long. The top reasons are usually due to my tendency to be an "all-or-nothing" dieter – followed by a cheat item that turns into me falling completely off the wagon, OR...weekends with social obligations, OR... most recently sickness. Nothing like a bad case of strep throat to derail my best intentions. But, I'm determined now more than ever to make my diet last!
In thinking about my successes and failures with weight loss in the past, I’ve figured out what works and doesn’t work for me. The thrill of a new diet to try along with blogging and/or tracking my food intake works very well for me. Therefore, I have decided to follow The 100 diet for the next 4 weeks. While I have found in the past it is hard to restrict certain foods from my diet (in this case, sugar and carbs), I’m excited for the newness this plan provides. During the 4th of July holiday while visiting my parents, my Mom had this book. I was intrigued, so I bought a copy for myself. Basically, you count Sugar Calories and eat proteins, veggies, and fats in moderation.
So for today, I’m on Day 1 with a planned grocery store visit to keep me on track. Here are my meals & snacks:
BREAKFAST 2 scrambled eggs with ½ cup sautéed spinach, ¼ cup red bell pepper, and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Coffee with half and half.
SNACK 1 string cheese stick
LUNCH 2 cups celery & broccoli tossed with 3 oz grilled chicken, 1 TBSP parmesan cheese, and 2 TBSP Caesar dressing
SNACK 2 slices deli turkey meat and 1 slice American cheese
DINNER 3 oz strip steak, 8 cherry tomatoes sliced in half, 3 chopped scallions, and 1/2 cup steamed zucchini with butter. 2 glasses red wine.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Fast Forward Day 2
Day Two of my fast forward phase in the S.A.S.S diet was great until I got home for dinner. Even though I had my snack later in the day, I was starving. I switched the meal order from yesterday. I also shamefully managed to sneak a few spoons full of the baked beans that the rest of my family had for dinner. And right now, I'm hungry again, so I will go to bed right after this post before I cave to another cheat!
BREAKFAST (8:30 am) Scramble: 1 cup spinach and ¼ cup egg whites, sautéed in Pam cooking spray and oregano. 1 cup fresh raspberries and strawberries mixed with 2 TBSP slivered almonds. 1 cup coffee with splash of milk.
LUNCH (12:30 pm) Smoothie: 1 cup plain Kefir blended with 1 cup Trader Joe’s Very Berry Cherry Blend sprinkled with cinnamon and cloves. 2 TBSP almond butter eaten on the side. 1 cup hot chai green tea.
SNACK (5:00 pm) Parfait: 6 oz Fage plain 0% fat greek yogurt mixed with 1 cup fresh raspberries and strawberries, 2 TBSP slivered almonds, and sprinkled with cloves & cinnamon.
DINNER (8:00 pm) Spinach Saute: 2 cups spinach sautéed in garlic with Pam cooking spray, and then covered with 1 hard-boiled egg and 2 TBSP slivered almonds.
WATER: About 64 oz. I still feel that I need to drink more water!
BREAKFAST (8:30 am) Scramble: 1 cup spinach and ¼ cup egg whites, sautéed in Pam cooking spray and oregano. 1 cup fresh raspberries and strawberries mixed with 2 TBSP slivered almonds. 1 cup coffee with splash of milk.
LUNCH (12:30 pm) Smoothie: 1 cup plain Kefir blended with 1 cup Trader Joe’s Very Berry Cherry Blend sprinkled with cinnamon and cloves. 2 TBSP almond butter eaten on the side. 1 cup hot chai green tea.
SNACK (5:00 pm) Parfait: 6 oz Fage plain 0% fat greek yogurt mixed with 1 cup fresh raspberries and strawberries, 2 TBSP slivered almonds, and sprinkled with cloves & cinnamon.
DINNER (8:00 pm) Spinach Saute: 2 cups spinach sautéed in garlic with Pam cooking spray, and then covered with 1 hard-boiled egg and 2 TBSP slivered almonds.
WATER: About 64 oz. I still feel that I need to drink more water!
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Two Years Later!!
In 2011, soon after I lost all of my remaining baby weight on the S.A.S.S. diet (originally Cinch!), I found out I was pregnant again with our second son! After a very difficult pregnancy and feeling sick every day, I ended up gaining 45 pounds. My son was born in January of 2012, and I developed femoral nerve damage in my left leg that required 3-4 months of physical therapy to learn how to walk again. By April 2012, I lost most of the baby weight by following the 17 Day Diet only (since I could not exercise) and I came within 7 lbs of my pre-pregnancy weight. Since then, I have tried time and time again to follow the 17 Day Diet plan – only to fall off the wagon every single time. It is tough to follow because it eliminates carbs, fat, and sugar from your diet, but the results happen quickly! This is why I tried FOR OVER AN ENTIRE YEAR! I have since gained 10 lbs back during the last year due to over eating after restricting myself to the plan.
After having so much success with Cinch! (now S.A.S.S.) in 2011, I have decided to try it again. I remember how much I loved all of the recipes and enjoyed blogging my journey. I am targeting the weight where I have been most comfortable in my skin, and that is a 25 lb weight loss. Wish me luck!
My journey includes the 5 Day Fast Forward plan, but I will modify slightly based on the ingredients already in my fridge:
BREAKFAST (8:30 am) Scramble: 1 cup spinach and ¼ cup egg whites, sautéed in Pam cooking spray. 1 cup berries (blackberries, blueberries, strawberries) mixed with 2 TBSP almonds. 1 cup coffee with splash of milk.
LUNCH (12:30 pm) Parfait: 6 oz Fage plain 0% fat greek yogurt mixed with 1 cup berries (blackberries, blueberries, strawberries), 2 TBSP almonds, and sprinkled with cloves & my favorite Vietnamese cinnamon.
SNACK (4:00 pm) Smoothie: 1 cup plain Kefir blended with 1 cup Trader Joe’s Very Berry Cherry Blend sprinkled with cinnamon and cloves. 2 TBSP almond butter eaten on the side with a spoon (my favorite part of everyday!)
DINNER (7:15 pm) Salad (But I cook my spinach instead – I cannot stomach raw spinach unless it’s mixed within a salad of other lettuces): 2 cups spinach sautéed in Pam cooking spray, and then covered with 1 hard-boiled egg and 2 TBSP almonds. By dinner, I am always tired of eating berries, so I just skip them. Unfortunately, cooking the separate stir fry meal for my family, I also ate a few chunks of grilled chicken. (I just HAD to cheat, didn't I?)
WATER: My COPCO cup is 24 oz, and I filled it up 2 times at work! Then I had another 20 oz at home. Not bad, considering I never drink enough water!
After having so much success with Cinch! (now S.A.S.S.) in 2011, I have decided to try it again. I remember how much I loved all of the recipes and enjoyed blogging my journey. I am targeting the weight where I have been most comfortable in my skin, and that is a 25 lb weight loss. Wish me luck!
My journey includes the 5 Day Fast Forward plan, but I will modify slightly based on the ingredients already in my fridge:
BREAKFAST (8:30 am) Scramble: 1 cup spinach and ¼ cup egg whites, sautéed in Pam cooking spray. 1 cup berries (blackberries, blueberries, strawberries) mixed with 2 TBSP almonds. 1 cup coffee with splash of milk.
LUNCH (12:30 pm) Parfait: 6 oz Fage plain 0% fat greek yogurt mixed with 1 cup berries (blackberries, blueberries, strawberries), 2 TBSP almonds, and sprinkled with cloves & my favorite Vietnamese cinnamon.
SNACK (4:00 pm) Smoothie: 1 cup plain Kefir blended with 1 cup Trader Joe’s Very Berry Cherry Blend sprinkled with cinnamon and cloves. 2 TBSP almond butter eaten on the side with a spoon (my favorite part of everyday!)
DINNER (7:15 pm) Salad (But I cook my spinach instead – I cannot stomach raw spinach unless it’s mixed within a salad of other lettuces): 2 cups spinach sautéed in Pam cooking spray, and then covered with 1 hard-boiled egg and 2 TBSP almonds. By dinner, I am always tired of eating berries, so I just skip them. Unfortunately, cooking the separate stir fry meal for my family, I also ate a few chunks of grilled chicken. (I just HAD to cheat, didn't I?)
WATER: My COPCO cup is 24 oz, and I filled it up 2 times at work! Then I had another 20 oz at home. Not bad, considering I never drink enough water!
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