Feeling great today. Down 1.2, but more importantly, I just feel good eating clean again.
Met a friend for breakfast...well, breakfast for her, black coffee for me. It's about the company, not the victuals, ya know?
Doing Mexican lettuce wraps for lunch and then something chicken for dinner. Not sure what...need to think of my honey's meal, too.
Hmmmm...what to make, what to make. Ah, I'll drive off that bridge when I get to it.
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
R2P2D1 -.3
Ugh...I hate loading. Actually lost .3 on my second day...further proving the HCG drops really work.
Very happy to start P2 today. My only concern is the dearth of produce. I'm horrified at the quality of apples. Grapefruits are the size of grape tomatoes and don't even get me started on tomatoes themselves. You'd think after all the rain of this past spring flavors would be bursting, but noooooo.
Ah, well, I will persevere. It's what I am, it's who I be.
Speaking of icky produce, need to head to the grocer for supplies.
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Very happy to start P2 today. My only concern is the dearth of produce. I'm horrified at the quality of apples. Grapefruits are the size of grape tomatoes and don't even get me started on tomatoes themselves. You'd think after all the rain of this past spring flavors would be bursting, but noooooo.
Ah, well, I will persevere. It's what I am, it's who I be.
Speaking of icky produce, need to head to the grocer for supplies.
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Saturday, May 28, 2011
So...I'm going in for R2
Yep...made up my mind...still 6.1 over my last day weight, so I'm going to do a short, second round. Actually looking forward to it...my goal is to lose 14lbs...that will take care of the 6+ over, as well as give me a nice 8lb buffer. Should be doable in 23 days. I start tomorrow with loading and will, of course, faithful follower, keep you posted.
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Stabilization...1 year, 193 days...+6.9lbs
Yikes...I'm out of control. I've decided a second round is in order...for a couple of reasons.
1. I've crept up way past my goal/LDW (just shy of 7lbs). And though it will go down upwards of three pounds on any given day, I'm still on the high side...not the preferred low side of the +/-2lbs limit.
2. I think a three week round is just the discipline I need as I head into summer. And
3. It will just make me feel better.
I've had a hard time with weight swings since starting the hormone replacement therapy. Thrilled to be sleeping again, but, it's been a few months now and the upward trend in my weight concerns me. Sooooo, it's Round II for me.
In a way, I'm kind of looking forward to it.
The limits on food really makes choosing sooooo easy. And seeing even a tiny loss each day is worth it.
So, here's to losing these 6.9lbs, plus another 2 or 3. I'll be well below my original goal/LDW and with any luck, retrain my hormone happy system...not unlike training my system with the first round back in October 2009.
Loading occurs over Memorial Day weekend...eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
1. I've crept up way past my goal/LDW (just shy of 7lbs). And though it will go down upwards of three pounds on any given day, I'm still on the high side...not the preferred low side of the +/-2lbs limit.
2. I think a three week round is just the discipline I need as I head into summer. And
3. It will just make me feel better.
I've had a hard time with weight swings since starting the hormone replacement therapy. Thrilled to be sleeping again, but, it's been a few months now and the upward trend in my weight concerns me. Sooooo, it's Round II for me.
In a way, I'm kind of looking forward to it.
The limits on food really makes choosing sooooo easy. And seeing even a tiny loss each day is worth it.
So, here's to losing these 6.9lbs, plus another 2 or 3. I'll be well below my original goal/LDW and with any luck, retrain my hormone happy system...not unlike training my system with the first round back in October 2009.
Loading occurs over Memorial Day weekend...eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Stabilization...1 year, 186 days...+1.9lbs
Woo-hoo...within the +/-2lb range of my goal weight. Color me happy!
Of course, tonight we head to the Sox/Tigers game...not enjoying a Fenway frank will be a challenge, to say the least.
Need to get back to work.
Jane Doh!
Of course, tonight we head to the Sox/Tigers game...not enjoying a Fenway frank will be a challenge, to say the least.
Need to get back to work.
Jane Doh!
Friday, May 6, 2011
Stabilization...1 year, 174 days...+2.8lbs
Still have my period, but I'm within spitting distance of my goal weight...this is a good thing.
I have a big foodie event tonight. Italian fare...suffice it to say there will be an inordinate amount of pasta about. Alas and alack, I will refrain. Sense a great deal of my time will be spent at the J. Pace & Sons table...cheese and proscuitto...yummy, protein laden and filling. Check. Check. & Check.
Found this fab-me-lous beaded top in my storage boxes. Fits (now) to perfection and, well, I am looking good. Still undecided on whether to wear the 4" heels or not. They look great, granted, but will I last the night in them is the real question. Ah, what the heck. It won't be the first time, nor the last, that I sacrifice form for function. It ain't easy being me, that's for certain.
Must get my act together.
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
I have a big foodie event tonight. Italian fare...suffice it to say there will be an inordinate amount of pasta about. Alas and alack, I will refrain. Sense a great deal of my time will be spent at the J. Pace & Sons table...cheese and proscuitto...yummy, protein laden and filling. Check. Check. & Check.
Found this fab-me-lous beaded top in my storage boxes. Fits (now) to perfection and, well, I am looking good. Still undecided on whether to wear the 4" heels or not. They look great, granted, but will I last the night in them is the real question. Ah, what the heck. It won't be the first time, nor the last, that I sacrifice form for function. It ain't easy being me, that's for certain.
Must get my act together.
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Stabilization...1 year, 172 days...+3.9lbs
I. Hate. TOM! No, not my honey...my period. Arrrrgghhhh!
Anyway, a pal was asking for a sample P3 and P4 daily menu...so, I put my little thinking cap on and came up with these...fairly typical for me.
When I finished the 42 days at 500 cals (including the three days at 500, but no drops) back in November 2009, I went right up to 1500 cals a day for 21 days to “set my new weight point.”
No starch or sugar (duh), but I also upped my exercise considerably. At day 22, I dropped down to 1300 cals per day (or what my BMR is (google BMR and plug in your current numbers to get the number of calories you can eat each day and not gain anything, even if you just laid about in bed!)) and continued with increased exercise. And at day 22, I still opted to stay away from starch and sugar. In fact, I consume very little of these, even now.
Over the next 5 months or so, I averaged a 1.5-2lb loss each week...up and down, granted, but still a consistent loss each week. And when I did pop up a 1/4 to 1/2lb, I just cut back on dairy/fat; upped my lettuce intake and powered back even more water...inevitably, I’d be right back on track the next day.
So here’s a typical P3 menu:
Coffee w/1 tbl. light cream (30)
4oz tub 2% cottage cheese (90)
sugar-free pineapple tidbits (60) and
1 tbl. of slivered almonds (43) (223 total)
1 med. Apple (95)
2 Tbl. Teddy All Natural Peanut Butter (190) (285 total)
4oz "naked" grilled salmon (210)
Caesar salad (parmesan yes, croutons no) (250) (460 total)
10 baby carrots/10 3” celery stix (35)
Omelet (2 large eggs (140), 1 tbl. light cream (30), 2 tbl. cup shredded cheese (100), 1/2 tomato, diced (15), spray of olive oil in pan (25). (310 total)
10 Almonds (raw (56))
100-128 oz water, at least 2 tbl. ACV, black coffee as desired.
That’s about 1400 cals...to make it to 1500, I’d up a protein a little (extra ounce) or up my veggies.
Typical P4 menu (now trying to stay within my BMR, so only 1300/day for me):
Usually the breakfast above, but on occasion...
1/4 cup dry serving of steel cut oatmeal (150 cals.)
15 dried cherries or small box raisins (45 cals.)
1 tbl of light cream (30 cals.), topped with cinnamon and stevia (225 total)
1 cup Chicken Taco Stew (170)
2 tbl shredded cheese (100)
2 tbl sour cream (60)
1/2 cup diced onion, tomato, cilantro (25) (355 total)
RECIPE: Toss a chopped onion, box of frozen chopped spinach, box of frozen corn, 16 oz can of black beans drained, 28 oz can whole tomatoes in purée (I pull the cores out and crush toms with my hand before adding), 8 oz. can tomato sauce, 1/4 cup taco seasoning, 1+ tsp. each chili powder, cumin, coriander, hot sauce (add to suit your own taste). Stir together. Cook on high for 3 hrs. Shred chicken from one cooked bird (I get the rotisserie style at the grocery store). Add to crockpot. Cook another hour on low. Add more tomato puree if stew is too dry. I serve with chopped fresh tomato, scallions, jalepenos, shredded cheddar cheese (Mexican seasoned blend is exceptionally yummy) and sour cream (you need to add appropriate calories for each topping used).
1 med. Apple (95)
2 Tbl. Teddy All Natural Peanut Butter (190) (285 total)
6oz Naked grilled protein (chicken (210), lean beef (276), white fish (200), shrimp (200), etc.))
1 cup Ratatouille (summer squash, onions, tomatoes, olive oil and fresh cracked lemon pepper (in heavy duty foil, on the grill for about 15 mins) (175))
OR
Caprese Salad (1 med tomato, 2.5oz buff mozz, 2tsp EVOO, basil, salt & pepper (311))
OR
Crab Salad on Endive (3.5oz lump crab, lemon zest and 1/2 of the lemon's juice, white pepper, chopped scallion, 1-2 tsp mayo (150))
10 dark choc. M&Ms (43)
100-128 oz water, at least 2 tbl. ACV, black coffee as desired.
You get the idea.
Hope this helps.
Jane Doh!
Anyway, a pal was asking for a sample P3 and P4 daily menu...so, I put my little thinking cap on and came up with these...fairly typical for me.
When I finished the 42 days at 500 cals (including the three days at 500, but no drops) back in November 2009, I went right up to 1500 cals a day for 21 days to “set my new weight point.”
No starch or sugar (duh), but I also upped my exercise considerably. At day 22, I dropped down to 1300 cals per day (or what my BMR is (google BMR and plug in your current numbers to get the number of calories you can eat each day and not gain anything, even if you just laid about in bed!)) and continued with increased exercise. And at day 22, I still opted to stay away from starch and sugar. In fact, I consume very little of these, even now.
Over the next 5 months or so, I averaged a 1.5-2lb loss each week...up and down, granted, but still a consistent loss each week. And when I did pop up a 1/4 to 1/2lb, I just cut back on dairy/fat; upped my lettuce intake and powered back even more water...inevitably, I’d be right back on track the next day.
So here’s a typical P3 menu:
Coffee w/1 tbl. light cream (30)
4oz tub 2% cottage cheese (90)
sugar-free pineapple tidbits (60) and
1 tbl. of slivered almonds (43) (223 total)
1 med. Apple (95)
2 Tbl. Teddy All Natural Peanut Butter (190) (285 total)
4oz "naked" grilled salmon (210)
Caesar salad (parmesan yes, croutons no) (250) (460 total)
10 baby carrots/10 3” celery stix (35)
Omelet (2 large eggs (140), 1 tbl. light cream (30), 2 tbl. cup shredded cheese (100), 1/2 tomato, diced (15), spray of olive oil in pan (25). (310 total)
10 Almonds (raw (56))
100-128 oz water, at least 2 tbl. ACV, black coffee as desired.
That’s about 1400 cals...to make it to 1500, I’d up a protein a little (extra ounce) or up my veggies.
Typical P4 menu (now trying to stay within my BMR, so only 1300/day for me):
Usually the breakfast above, but on occasion...
1/4 cup dry serving of steel cut oatmeal (150 cals.)
15 dried cherries or small box raisins (45 cals.)
1 tbl of light cream (30 cals.), topped with cinnamon and stevia (225 total)
1 cup Chicken Taco Stew (170)
2 tbl shredded cheese (100)
2 tbl sour cream (60)
1/2 cup diced onion, tomato, cilantro (25) (355 total)
RECIPE: Toss a chopped onion, box of frozen chopped spinach, box of frozen corn, 16 oz can of black beans drained, 28 oz can whole tomatoes in purée (I pull the cores out and crush toms with my hand before adding), 8 oz. can tomato sauce, 1/4 cup taco seasoning, 1+ tsp. each chili powder, cumin, coriander, hot sauce (add to suit your own taste). Stir together. Cook on high for 3 hrs. Shred chicken from one cooked bird (I get the rotisserie style at the grocery store). Add to crockpot. Cook another hour on low. Add more tomato puree if stew is too dry. I serve with chopped fresh tomato, scallions, jalepenos, shredded cheddar cheese (Mexican seasoned blend is exceptionally yummy) and sour cream (you need to add appropriate calories for each topping used).
1 med. Apple (95)
2 Tbl. Teddy All Natural Peanut Butter (190) (285 total)
6oz Naked grilled protein (chicken (210), lean beef (276), white fish (200), shrimp (200), etc.))
1 cup Ratatouille (summer squash, onions, tomatoes, olive oil and fresh cracked lemon pepper (in heavy duty foil, on the grill for about 15 mins) (175))
OR
Caprese Salad (1 med tomato, 2.5oz buff mozz, 2tsp EVOO, basil, salt & pepper (311))
OR
Crab Salad on Endive (3.5oz lump crab, lemon zest and 1/2 of the lemon's juice, white pepper, chopped scallion, 1-2 tsp mayo (150))
10 dark choc. M&Ms (43)
100-128 oz water, at least 2 tbl. ACV, black coffee as desired.
You get the idea.
Hope this helps.
Jane Doh!
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