day 12

Okay, I did alright yesterday. Oh, I made some chocolate cupcakes... "marshmallow s'mores" is what they're called. They look super cute! Too bad I didn't take any pictures of them. Anyway, oh well.

Oh, today's weigh-in day. I gained a pound, not great, but not too bad. At least I'm not back at 109. Sucks yo-yoing. Eww, you know?

Alright, here's what I've eaten/plan to eat today:

BREAKFAST:
- 1 fried egg (75 cal)
- 1 turkey bacon slice (20 cal)
- 8 oz fat-free milk (90 cal)

AM SNACK:
- fruit TBD (100 cal)
- mini marshmallow s'mores cupcake (75 cal)

LUNCH:
- vegan pad thai w/ peanut sauce (470 cal)
- 4 cut up pieces of Vietnamese spring rolls w/ peanut dipping sauce (250 cal)
- two pieces of bruschetta w/ tomatoes, garlic & basil (150 cal)
- half a slice of vegan chocolate cake (200 cal)

PM SNACK:
- fruit TBD (100 cal)

DINNER:
- TBD

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

CALORIES TOTAL: 1620, minus dinner

Update later. I know, so far.. pretty bad on calories.

let's get back on track! day 11

Okay, I haven't been doing well all week! I really need to get this train steer the right way again. So far, the piggy bank has collected $17. That's terrible. There shouldn't even be a dollar in there at all! Okay, well, to be realistic, maybe a buck or two. But that's not the point. Point is, I need to keep at it. I must keep trying and do well. I really, really want to do good. Must focus!

Alright, here's what I've eaten/plan to eat for today:

BREAKFAST:
- 1 egg scrambled w/ 1-1/2 slice turkey bacon, tomato, sprinkle of mozzarella cheese (125 cal)
- 8 oz fat-free milk (90 cal)

AM SNACK:
- 1 medium orange (80 cal)

LUNCH:
- small green salad w/ cherry tomatoes, cucumber + balsamic vinaigrette (130 cal)
- 1 small piece of sourdough bread (75 cal)

PM SNACK:
- some grapes (75 cal)

DINNER:
- veggie burger on 1 whole wheat bread w/ tomato slices, onions, lettuce + ketchup & mustard (200 cal)
- small side salad w/ tomatoes, cucumber + italian dressing (50 cal)

EVENING SNACK:
- 8 oz fat-free milk (90 cal)
- 2 mini homemade chocolate cupcakes (80 cal)
- some frosting (50 cal)

TOTAL CALORIES: 1045

Update later. MUST DO GOOD! AHHH!!!!

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UPDATE:


1. Eat between 1,100 to 1,250 calories per day -- YES! 1,045 calories... yay!
2. Walk/run 10,000 total steps per day -- YES! 11,675 steps :)
3. Run at least 10-15 miles a week -- TBD (none so far)
4. Drink 2 glasses of milk per day -- YES! :)
5. Eat at least 2 servings of fruit per day -- YES! :)
6. Eat at least 2 servings of veggies per day -- YES! :)
7. Two stretch/pilates sessions a week -- TBD (one so far)
8. Two strength training sessions a week -- TBD
9. Two abs sessions a week -- TBD (one so far)

TODAY'S PIGGY BANK: $0

TOTAL PIGGY BANK: $17

focus, focus, focus!! day 10

Ahhhhh! I can't believe I'm already doing so bad and it's only day 10! I really need to rally back and try to lose some weight or maintain the weight loss I did last week. Anyway, I just need to focus, really focus today on... MUST DO!

Alright, here's what I've eaten/plan to eat for today:

BREAKFAST:
- 2 slices turkey bacon (40 cal)
- 1 fried egg (75 cal)
- 8 oz fat-free milk (90 cal)

AM SNACK:
- 1 small banana (95 cal)
- water

LUNCH:
- 2 oz whole wheat linguine w/ homemade pasta sauce (250 cal)
- water

PM SNACK:
- 1 medium orange (80 cal)
- water

DINNER:
- 1/2 cod fillet, pan seared, lightly salted (100 cal)
- 1/2 cup white rice (100 cal)
- some edamame (85 cal)
- stir-fry veggies: broccoli, cauliflower & rg bell peppers (70 cal)
- water

EVENING SNACK:
- 8 oz fat-free milk (90 cal)
- 5 small squares of homemade rice crispy treats (350 cal)

TOTAL CALORIES: 1425

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UPDATE:

1. Eat between 1,100 to 1,250 calories per day -- NO! way too much, again!! boo me!
2. Walk/run 10,000 total steps per day -- NO! (only 8,167 steps... terrible!)
3. Run at least 10-15 miles a week -- TBD (none so far)
4. Drink 2 glasses of milk per day -- YES! :)
5. Eat at least 2 servings of fruit per day -- YES! :)
6. Eat at least 2 servings of veggies per day -- YES! :)
7. Two stretch/pilates sessions a week -- TBD
8. Two strength training sessions a week -- TBD
9. Two abs sessions a week -- TBD

TODAY'S PIGGY BANK: $2

TOTAL PIGGY BANK: $17

I really need to get back on track and do this. Ahhh!!!!

day 9

I find it that week two's a bit harder than week one. Struggling a bit, but still trying. I know I can do this... I sooooooooooo can!

Alright, here's what I've eaten/plan to eat for today:

BREAKFAST:
- 2 small homemade from scratch whole wheat blueberry pancakes (200 cal)
- 1 tbsp syrup (50 cal)
- 1 small banana (90 cal)
- 8 oz fat-free milk (90 cal)
- 2 slices turkey bacon (40 cal)

AM SNACK:
- 1/2 orange (40 cal)

LUNCH:
- 1 dragon sushi roll (400 cal)
- 1 california roll (200 cal)
- some chicken teriyaki (200 cal)
- some edamame (100 cal)
- a few forkful of salad w/ dressing (40 cal)
- a few bits of rice (30 cal)

PM SNACK:
- 1/2 orange (40 cal)

DINNER:
- some chicken teriyaki w/ a tiny bit of rice & some edamame (350 cal)
- 1/2 cup salad w/ dressing (50 cal)
- bow tie pasta w/ spaghetti sauce (200 cal)

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

TOTAL CALORIES: 2120 -- way too much! :(

Plan workout: walk/run 30 mins

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UPDATE:

1. Eat between 1,100 to 1,250 calories per day -- NO! way too much!!
2. Walk/run 10,000 total steps per day -- NO! (only 7,760 steps.. boo!)
3. Run at least 10-15 miles a week -- TBD (none so far)
4. Drink 2 glasses of milk per day -- NO!
5. Eat at least 2 servings of fruit per day -- NO!
6. Eat at least 2 servings of veggies per day -- YES! :)
7. Two stretch/pilates sessions a week -- TBD
8. Two strength training sessions a week -- TBD
9. Two abs sessions a week -- TBD

TODAY'S PIGGY BANK: $4

TOTAL PIGGY BANK: $15

I did TERRIBLE today! Worst day so far... since I've started.

week two... day 8

Alright, today's the first day of week two. I'm just glad I got through the weekend not messing up too much... although I know I didn't accomplish very much. I know I still have a lot I must do this week. I feel like everyday I must make an effort to accomplish everything that's on my plate. I really want to do well in this new plan. I want to be good, to make changes, see changes... overall, just do the best I can.

Anyway, same goals, same plan.. let's just hope I do them better! Btw, I got my Nike + iPod kit working again. Silly me, I just needed to reset my iPod. I felt so stupid. :P It's okay.. all should be well now. :)

Okay, here's what I've eaten/plan to eat for today:

BREAKFAST:
- 1 poached egg (70 cal)
- 1 whole wheat bread, toasted (100 cal)
- 2 turkey bacon slices (40 cal)
- 1 small banana (75 cal)
- 8 oz fat-free milk (90 cal)

AM SNACK:
- 1/2 orange (40 cal)

LUNCH:
- TBD (400 cal)

PM SNACK:
- 1/2 orange (40 cal)

DINNER:
- 3 oz pan-seared salmon (130 cal)
- 1/4 cup white rice (50 cal)
- some steamed green beans (40 cal)

EVENING SNACK:
- 8 oz fat-free milk (90 cal)
- 1 mini shortbread cookie (40 cal)
- 1/2 plum crumble bar (40 cal)

TOTAL CALORIES: 1245

Plan workout: Stretch, Abs, Pilates

Update later :)

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UPDATE:

1. Eat between 1,100 to 1,250 calories per day -- YES! (1,245 calories)
2. Walk/run 10,000 total steps per day -- NO! (only 8,241 steps... bad, i know)
3. Run at least 10-15 miles a week -- TBD (none so far)
4. Drink 2 glasses of milk per day -- YES! :)
5. Eat at least 2 servings of fruit per day -- YES! :)
6. Eat at least 2 servings of veggies per day -- NO, only one
7. Two stretch/pilates sessions a week -- TBD
8. Two strength training sessions a week -- TBD
9. Two abs sessions a week -- TBD

TODAY'S PIGGY BANK: $2

TOTAL PIGGY BANK: $11

i ran my first 5k today... day 7

Yes, I ran my first ever 5k this morning (I mean first ever, due to the fact that I did it on my own... it wasn't part of school, x-country, etc). Boy, it was tough. The first half was uphill and OMG... I just remembered telling myself, c'mon... you only have to go as far as the orange cone.. then you can turn around. Anyway, I'm just glad I survived it. The great thing is that I did it in 33: 20 or something... around there somewhere. I like sprinted the last 200m and OMG.. I just remembered this nasty tummy feeling as I got closer to the finish line. Anyway, I think I did pretty good, considering the fact that I did go past this one girl who was in front of me almost the entire time (apart from the beginning of the race and the end).. cuz I sprinted past her the last 200 meters. :)

Anyway, I'm just super proud of myself that I did my first race. They give you a ribbon and all w/ the actual event and date printed on it, I think. Oh, I think I mentioned this before, but what's great about this race is that it's right across the street from my house. It was super neat to wake up this morning, walk over there at 8am and register.. then show up 5mins before the rest to sort of get ready for it, join the pack of runners, etc.

Overall, I'm just proud of myself. I think I did fabulous. :)

Btw, just discovered my Nike+ iPod running kit died on me today. Nike+ iPod sucks! I have to take it back and try to get a replacement from the Apple store or get a refund from Amazon where I purchased it. Man, they just suck... seriously, they do.. cuz I've only used it like 9 times! Crazy not-so-cool product, I swear! Ugh! Nike+ iPod totally sucks here. Ahhhhh!!!!

Alright, here's what I've eaten/plan to eat for today:

BREAKFAST:
- 2 homemade pancakes w/ blueberry + 1 tbsp syrup (180 cal)

AM SNACK:
- 8 oz fat-free milk (90 cal)
- 1 small banana (95 cal)

LUNCH:
-1/2 teriyaki chicken w/ noodles, rice & steamed veggies (400 cal)

DINNER:
- the other half of teriyaki chicken w/ noodles, rice & steamed veggies (400 cal)
- 1 cup salad mix w/ red bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, 1/2 boiled egg + italian dressing (100 cal)

EVENING SNACK:
- 8 oz fat-free milk (90 cal)
- 1 plum crumble bar (80 cal)
- 3 plums (50 cal)

TOTAL CALORIES: 1485 -- too much!

Update later. :)

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UPDATE:

1. Eat between 1,100 to 1,250 calories per day -- NO! (1,485 calories)
2. Walk/run 10,000 total steps per day -- YES! (11,124 steps)
3. Run at least 10-15 miles a week -- TBD (12.75 miles so far)
4. Drink 2 glasses of milk per day -- YES! :)
5. Eat at least 2 servings of fruit per day -- YES! :)
6. Eat at least 2 servings of veggies per day -- YES! :)
7. Two stretch/pilates sessions a week -- YES! (done)
8. Two strength training sessions a week --NO! :(
9. Two abs sessions a week -- NO! :( only one...

TODAY'S PIGGY BANK: $3

TOTAL PIGGY BANK: $9

first weekend day... day 6

Quick post. Walked close to 4.5 miles today. Did terrible yesterday. Had to pay myself $4. Was just way tired, didn't feel like walking to get to 10,000 steps... or eat that last serving of fruit/veggie & drink that last cup of milk. Very bad, I know. But I stayed within my calories so it's all good. :)

Alright, here's what I ate today:

BREAKFAST:
- 1 whole wheat bread, toasted (100 cal)
- 2 slices of turkey bacon (40 cal)
- 1 fried egg (80 cal)
- 8 oz fat-free milk (90)

LUNCH:
- chicken breast w/ bone stir-fry, w/ eggplants, r&g bell peppers (150 cal)
- 1/2 cup white rice (100 cal)
- some plums (40 cal)

PM SNACK:
- Rite Aid's 1/2 scoop rainbow sherbert & 1/4 scoop chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream (300 cal)

DINNER:
- 1-1/2 cup baby romaine w/ cherry tomatoes, salsa & shrimp (110 cal)
- 1 cup broccoli & cauliflower (50 cal)
- a small square of plum crumble bar (60 cal)

EVENING SNACK:
- 8 oz fat-free milk (90 cal)
- some plums (40 cal)
- 3 mini shortbread cookies (120 cal)
- 2 pieces plum crumble bar (130 cal)
- 1/2 slice white bread w/ freshly made plum jam (100 cal)

TOTAL CALORIES: 1600 -- yes, i know.. bad

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UPDATE:

1. Eat between 1,100 to 1,250 calories per day -- NO! (1,600 calories)
2. Walk/run 10,000 total steps per day -- YES! (14,568 steps as of 8:25pm PDT)
3. Run at least 10-15 miles a week -- TBD (9.55 miles so far)
4. Drink 2 glasses of milk per day -- YES! :)
5. Eat at least 2 servings of fruit per day -- YES! :)
6. Eat at least 2 servings of veggies per day -- YES! :)
7. Two stretch/pilates sessions a week -- YES! (done)
8. Two strength training sessions a week -- TBD (still 1-1/2 to go)
9. Two abs sessions a week -- TBD (one session so far)

TODAY'S PIGGY BANK: $1

TOTAL PIGGY BANK: $6