day 11

Okay, so I didn't run this morning. Hopefully I can do that later today.

Anyway, here's what I'm intend/already ate today:

BREAKFAST:
- 1 banana (105 cal)

AM SNACK:
- 2 deli ham meat (35 cal)

LUNCH:
- 2 chicken tacos w/ some nachos & salsa (500 cal)
- 1 fat chicken burrito w/ refried beans, chicken, salsa & rice (950 cal)

DINNER:
- 6 oz rotisserie chicken (400 cal)
- 2 peanut M&M's (30 cal)

TOTAL CALORIES: 1520 -- too much! **updated**

I know, I'm eating terrible today. Decided to mix it up a bit. OMG.. I'm seriously starving now. Ugh!

UPDATE: didn't do any exercising today.. uh-oh.. getting pretty bad. anyway, going out for a jog tomorrow.. hopefully i'll get back into it. stay tune.. :)

day 10

Hi there. So let's see... I didn't go for my run this morning just because I was "tired as usual." Although I did go for a second jog last night. Anyway, I think I did pretty good yesterday, both exercise/diet-wise. I ran 3+ miles total yesterday and ate pretty decent. Of course, lacking some fruits and veggies, but not too bad.

Here's what I ate yesterday:

BREAKFAST:
- 1 medium banana (105 cal)
- 8 oz fat-free milk (90 cal)

AM SNACK:
- 1/2 medium nectarine (35 cal)
- water

LUNCH:
- Lemongrass chicken w/ rice & veggies (230)
- 1/2 medium nectarine (40 cal)

PM SNACK:
- 1.5 oz Monterey Jack cheese (200 cal)
- 2 pieces of deli ham meat (35 cal)
- 25 pistachio nuts (85 cal)

DINNER:
- 1/2 cup white rice (100 cal)
- 3 oz turkey sausage (135 cal)
- 1/2 cup veggies, cauliflower/broccoli (40 cal)
- 1/8 cup mint chocolate chip ice cream (40 cal)

TOTAL CALORIES: 1135

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Alright, here's what I already ate/intend to eat today:

BREAKFAST:
- 1 fried egg (80 cal)
- 1 whole wheat bread, toasted (100 cal)
- 1 thin sliced bacon (45 cal)

LUNCH:
- 1/2 cup white rice (100 cal)
- 3 oz turkey sausage (135 cal)

PM SNACK:
- 1 slice white bread (100 cal)
- 1 tsp mayo (30 cal)
- 2 slices of deli ham meat (35 cal)
- 1/2 oz Monterey Jack cheese (75 cal)

DINNER:
- 3 oz pan-seared salmon (145 cal)
- 1/2 cup steamed veggies (50 cal)
- 3 mini red boiled potatoes (125 cal)
- 2 servings of baked french fries (280 cal)

TOTAL CALORIES: 1125

Okay, I still need to go for my usual run... let's hope I do good! :)

day 9

I managed to gather enough energy this morning and went on my usual morning run. Because it was already 7:15am by the time I got out the door I decided to only run for 20 minutes. Anyway, I noticed a tiny bit of progress in me today. I guess I'm getting better into shape. Here's the thing, for now.. I usually run the same route. What I noticed was that I didn't get tired out too quickly. Normally I go up this semi-steep hill right away on my run and normally I'm exhausted half-way through it. Today, I felt fine. I felt like I could get to the top and some more. Anyway, just kind of exciting and neat... it's like, OMG... this isn't too bad. I guess it's semi paying off, sorta I guess.

Alright, here's what I intend to eat today:

BREAKFAST:
- 1 medium banana (105 cal)
- 8 oz fat-free milk (90 cal)

AM SNACK:
- 1 medium nectarine (75 cal)
- water

LUNCH:
- TBD

PM SNACK:
- 8 oz fat-free milk (90 cal)

DINNER:
- 1/2 cup white rice (100 cal)
- 4 oz egg plant w/ olive oil (220 cal)

TOTAL CALORIES: TBD

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Here's what I ate yesterday:


BREAKFAST:
- 1 mini chocolate cupcake w/ whipped chocolate buttercream frosting (300 cal)

AM SNACK:
- 1/2 large banana (65 cal)

LUNCH:
- Lean Cuisine shrimp stir-fry w/ veggies & noodles (230 cal)
- 1/2 large banana (65 cal)

PM SNACK:
- 3 pieces of Hershey's chocolate (100 cal)
- 15 pieces of goldfish crackers (40 cal)

DINNER:
- Vegetable lasagna (250 cal)
- Dinner roll w/ butter (200 cal)

TOTAL CALORIES: 1250 (not bad i guess...?!)

day 8 -- alright, let's try again...

So I went up to Chico this past weekend for Kashia's wedding. That totally threw me off my routine, eating, workout schedule, etc. Of course I was aware of what I was eating and all, it's just that there was an incredible amount of yummy good food I haven't had in forever... so I had to just eat a little bit of everything. And as you know it, it all adds up. Anyway, I did manage to sneak in a 30-minute walk/run on Saturday morning, so that wasn't too bad. On Sunday, all the girls and I headed down to Sacramento from Chico for our usual "let's look pretty and take some pics (at the studio)". It was good. I guess the pics turned out okay.. as good as it can be. Oh, we had some yummy pho from our usual Vietnamese restaurant as well. Sooooooo good. I swear, no one else beats this place. So, I think I did pretty good. The pho was pretty much the only "real food" I ate all day yesterday. I don't believe I even had dinner... just a tiny slice of the chocolate cake I made Thursday night. Everything else was a bite here or there... just random snack. I did eat a little bit of leftover wedding food for breakfast Sunday morning, but it wasn't much.

Anyway, today's Monday. I can't believe it's MONDAY already! So, I didn't run this morning. I was so exhausted from the busy weekend. I do fully intend to wake up tomorrow, my usual time and go out and run!!!! Alright, now.. food time. This is what I've ate/intend to eat today:

BREAKFAST: (had already.. terrible, I know!)
- 1 mini chocolate cupcake w/ whipped chocolate buttercream frosting (300 cal)

AM SNACK:
- 1/2 large banana (65 cal)
- 8oz. fat-free milk (90 cal)

LUNCH:
- Lean Cuisine shrimp stir-fry w/ veggies & noodles (230 cal)
- 1/2 large banana (65 cal)

PM SNACK:
- fruit TBD

DINNER:
- Thai ground pork salad
- some sliced strawberries

Okay, that's it for now. I'm so tired. And ewwww... I woke up this morning w/ a crazy poofy left-eye. Nasty pimple won't go away. It's like some crazy cyst. Yuck!

day 5

Okay, so I didn't go for my morning run this morning. Mark and I didn't hit the sack until almost midnight last night. Plus last night I was busy baking my mini cupcakes and cake. Yes, I've acquired this desire to bake since this past Christmas 2007 when I made my first set of cookies. Before that I had never really baked (you know, made stuff from scratch, etc) or lay a hand on cookie dough, a baking sheet, etc. (well, maybe except for brownies -- they're my weakness :P). Anyway, so I hadn't baked for a while. Yesterday I decided I would since I'm going to go back to Chico today for Kashia's wedding. I figure I could bring them some mini treats (that's who the mini cupcakes are for).

Alright, so yes... got carried away with baking the cakes, making my own vanilla and chocolate buttercream frostings. After all of that I had to clean up and of course, take a shower. Before I knew it, it was almost 11pm. Mark and I watched a little bit of Last Comic Standing (records automatically on DVR) before actually going to bed at 12 so.... yes, that's why I was super tired this morning to get up and run. But hey, I did do good. Instead of waking up around 6:30am this morning, I got up around 7 and did a little bit of pilates. I figure since I've been running the last three morning straight, it's okay to not run today. Plus, I was super tired.

Anyway, so far today, I did 40 minutes of pilates/stretching. Here's what I've ate so far:

BREAKFAST: (dinner leftovers -- always love it!)
- 1/4 cup rice (50 cal)
- 3 oz. salmon (130 cal)
- water

This is what I intend to eat today:

AM SNACK:
- 1 medium nectarine (75 cal)
- 8 oz. fat-free milk (90 cal)
- water

LUNCH:
- 1/2 cup rice (100 cal)
- 2.5 oz. ground pork (200 cal)
- veggies: snow peas & red/green bell peppers (50 cal)
- water

PM SNACK:
- 8 oz. fat-free milk (90 cal)

DINNER:
- 4 oz rotisserie chicken breast (200 cal)
- 1/4 cup rice (50 cal)
- small side salad w/ italian dressing (125 cal)

EVENING SNACK:
- TBD... heading to Chico tonight. Might go bowling or something... will probably end up eating a bunch of late night junk food (Denny's). Let's hope I don't... but if I do, that I'm good about it. :P

TOTAL CALORIES: 1160

Stay tune.. check back later. :)

Weigh-in Result: 107lbs (12 more pounds to go.. arrgh! :P)

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UPDATE:

PM SNACK:
- 4 pieces of mini hershey's chocolate

DINNER:
- too much rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup white rice

EVENING EATS:
- 1/2 cup white rice
- 4 oz. lean sliced pork
- side salad from Denny's w/ ranch dressing
- seasoned french fries
- 2 bites of brownies

TOTAL CALORIES: too much!!!!! i think i probably ate like 4000+ calories, terrible!

day 4

Alright, so I went for my job again this morning. Oh, my iPod arrived yesterday, one day early!!! Anyway, I got it all set up (except for the calibrating part). I used it this morning and it was pretty good. Now, all I have to do is calibrate it to fit me and we're good to go.

So, I started out the day really good. I totally had intended on eating super healthy and everything, considering I went over 200 calories yesterday. But of course, after my mani and pedi w/ the girls from work, we all decided to stop at this local Mexican eatery. So, instead of getting a huge burrito, I settled for two tacos with some chips and salsa. And OMG, I think I've eaten way too much!

Anyway, here's what I've eaten so far:

BREAKFAST:
- 1 whole wheat bread, toasted (100 cal)
- 1/2 slice thick bacon (45 cal)
- 3/4 medium banana (85 cal)
- water

AM SNACK:
- 1 medium nectarine (75 cal)
- water

LUNCH:
- 1 shrimp taco w/ iceberg shredded lettuce & salsa on corn tortilla (325 cal)
- 1 marinated pork taco w/ spicy salsa on corn tortilla (350 cal)
- handful of tortilla chips (180 cal)

DINNER:
- TBD (might have tilapia fish or something w/ some cauliflower... dunno yet)

Okay, that's it for now. I sooooo need a walk now to at least get rid of some of the calories I've eaten. Ahhh! Alright, check back later. :)

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UPDATE:

So, this is what I had after I left work yesterday.

DINNER:
- 3 oz salmon (130 cal)
- 1/4 cup white rice (50 cal)
- 1/4 cup green beans (11 cal)

EVENING SNACK:
- 1 mini chocolate cupcake w/ whipped chocolate frosting (325 cal)
- 2 oz. frostings (300 cal)

TOTAL CALORIES: 1976 calories

OMG! I ate waaaaaaaaay too much! Here's the thing, I made mini cupcakes and a cake yesterday. Yeah, chocolate cake w/ homemade frosting. That's a bit tricky when you're the baker... you kinda have to taste your food every now and then... so yes, those darn extra calories! Oh well, let's try again tomorrow. :)

TOTAL walk/run steps: 10,751

a mini history... and blog purpose :)

Here's the deal. It's been years since I last ran. Back in the day I used to do cross country - in high school (well, not full blown, but I did do it!). I like running. It gives and makes me feel a sense of accomplishment after a run, each run, every time. Anyway, since then... time passed, life went on. Graduated from college, got married and had a baby. Now the thing is, my baby's turning 1 this October 2008. I still have some extra pounds that I really want to lose (6 of those are baby weight). I'm really hoping that getting back to running will help me shed some of the pounds or at least get me back on track to my pre-baby figure. I totally need to work on my tummy as well. Of course, it's not quite the same.. so duh! Anyway... let's hope all goes well and I do good. I really want this.

Oh... here's one goal. To be able to run the San Francisco half-marathon next August 2009. I really want to do this. :) Btw, I should be getting my iPod nano and Nike+ iPod running kit in the mail tomorrow. So excited! Hopefully that will give me an extra motivation to go out and run!

So, here's the deal or total purpose of this blog:

1. to help motivate me to get back into running again
2. lose some weigh, currently i'm at 109lbs (goal weight: 95lbs ideally, but 95-100 would be fine)
3. eat healthier, more fruits & vegetables... less processed foods
4. tone-up, do some strength training/pilates... try yoga?!
5. really pay attention to myself and my body
6. eat/live as healthy and best as i can without any crazy diets, gadgets, etc. (doing it the good old-fashion way... calorie counting & exercise!)

Alright, let's hope all goes well. I cannot wait to see where I will be one year later. I guess we'll find out. :)

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THE BASICS:

who: mzrichee
height: fourfeetnine&ahalf
weight: onehundred&nine
why blog: online journal of my running/jogging logs, eating habits, etc
for what: get back into shape, be/eat healthy, run a half-marathon and hopefully a marathon someday

Ok, I guess that's it for now. :)

day 3

I cannot believe I ran 3.5 miles this morning (ran for 50 mins total). And OMG, it felt sooooooooo good! I honestly can't remember the last time I ran this many miles. Well, actually, if I think about it, the last time I can truly remember running this much was back in high school during sophomore year! That's like 9 years ago. Crazy huh? Anyway, I'm just super proud of myself. I know it's always so hard getting up in the morning, but I just know if I just get up and go, I'll be fine. It's funny how the first few minutes are always the hardest when you first start running. Lalalala... I really want to do well. I hope I do well. Wish me luck!

Now, let's take a look at what I will be eating today:

BREAKFAST >>
- 1 fried egg (80 cal)
- 1 whole wheat bread, toasted (100 cal)
- 1/2 slice of bacon (45 cal)
- 8 oz. water

AM SNACK >>
- 1 medium banana (105 cal)
- 1 cup 8 oz. non-fat milk (90 cal)
- 8 oz. water

LUNCH >>
- 1/2 cup white rice (100 cal)
- 2.5 oz. ground pork (200 cal)
- veggies: snow peas, red & green bell peppers (50 cal)
- 8 oz. water

PM SNACK >>
- 1 medium nectarine (75 cal)
- 8 oz. water

DINNER >>
- 3 oz. salmon (130 cal)
- 1 cup cauliflower (30 cal)
- 1/2 cup white rice (100 cal)
- 8 oz. water

EVENING SNACK >>
- something yummy @ 95 cal

TOTAL CALORIES: 1200 calories

Let's hope I do okay! Check back later. :)

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UPDATE:

I did okay with my eating I think. Here's what I actually ate yesterday.

BREAKFAST >>
- 1 fried egg (80 cal)
- 1 whole wheat bread, toasted (100 cal)
- 1/2 slice of bacon (45 cal)
- 8 oz. water

AM SNACK >>
- 1 medium banana (105 cal)
- 1 cup 8 oz. non-fat milk (90 cal)
- 8+ oz. water

LUNCH >>
- 1/2 cup white rice (100 cal)
- 2.5 oz. ground pork (200 cal)
- veggies: snow peas, red & green bell peppers (50 cal)
- 8+ oz. water

PM SNACK >>
- 1 medium nectarine (75 cal)
- 1 piece of honey ham deli meat (30 cal)
- 1 small bit of brownie (40 cal)
- 8+ oz. water

DINNER >>
- 1-1/2 servings of fettuccine pasta noodles (300 cal)
- 1/4 cup pasta sauce (45 cal)
- 1 piece of bread, buttered (150 cal)
- 8+ oz. water

TOTAL CALORIES: 1410 calories

TOTAL walk/run steps: 14,806
GOAL: 15,000 at least :)

Try again tomorrow. :)