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!
Friday, May 6, 2011
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!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Stabilization...1 year, 157 days...?
Failed to weigh myself this morning...up too early. And, yes, not enough sleep definitely impacts weigh in. But I digress...I've decided to post my Cliff Notes version of me...before and after. Yep...there I am. Yikes.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Stabilization...1 year, 145 days...+2.9lbs
Slowly but surely, I'm inching my way back to my goal weight. Amazed I lost anything last week. Friends were up for the weekend and it was all about food and cocktails. I tried to moderate my eating, but I am still quite shocked that I fared as well as I did. Here is to HCG and my new metabolism.
Trying to work and not keep one eye on the Red Sox. So much for a "dream team." More like a nightmare...0-5...yes, we've lost every game so far...and now the Yankees come to Boston for the home opener. I. Am. Not. Feeling. The. Love. Theo.
On a brighter note, dinner tonight with my fabulous college roommates. Always worth a few grins and giggles.
Okay, no more goofing off...back to work.
Jane Doh!
Trying to work and not keep one eye on the Red Sox. So much for a "dream team." More like a nightmare...0-5...yes, we've lost every game so far...and now the Yankees come to Boston for the home opener. I. Am. Not. Feeling. The. Love. Theo.
On a brighter note, dinner tonight with my fabulous college roommates. Always worth a few grins and giggles.
Okay, no more goofing off...back to work.
Jane Doh!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Stabilization...1 year, 138 days...+3.5lbs
Working back down to my goal weight. Taking a bit more effort than I'd hope, but at least the scale is moving down. Phew. Literally and figuratively, here's a step in the right direction...
...not certain who was more excited to go on a long walk this morning...Scamps or me or my sweetie. But, alas, a Nor'easter is due late tonight through early Saturday morning. It being Spring and all, we'll have little to no accumulation, but still...I am so done with this winter. Argh.
Need to run to the store for a few staples...dreading that.
So, how's this for crazy? My pal has chicken pox. CHICKEN POX? He's 47 years old, for goodness sakes. How is that possible? Sensitive soul that I am, I promptly banned him from the house. Yes, I've had them, but, ewwwwww. All that puss and gross icky-ness. Not in my crib...uh-uh.
Anyway, need to think about what to put on the menu for this evening...perhaps a homemade tomato basil soup? Mmmmmm, that sounds very good. Decision made.
Off to the store...woo-hoo!
Jane Doh!
...not certain who was more excited to go on a long walk this morning...Scamps or me or my sweetie. But, alas, a Nor'easter is due late tonight through early Saturday morning. It being Spring and all, we'll have little to no accumulation, but still...I am so done with this winter. Argh.
Need to run to the store for a few staples...dreading that.
So, how's this for crazy? My pal has chicken pox. CHICKEN POX? He's 47 years old, for goodness sakes. How is that possible? Sensitive soul that I am, I promptly banned him from the house. Yes, I've had them, but, ewwwwww. All that puss and gross icky-ness. Not in my crib...uh-uh.
Anyway, need to think about what to put on the menu for this evening...perhaps a homemade tomato basil soup? Mmmmmm, that sounds very good. Decision made.
Off to the store...woo-hoo!
Jane Doh!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Stabilization...1 year, 135 days...+3.8lbs
Yep...I'm 3.8lbs over my goal weight. Though I will not being doing a steak day. Why? Because I started Hormone Replacement Therapy (perimenopause symptoms are taking their toll on me) and I realize my body needs to adjust to this new addition. Not to mention, I've been eating clean, clothes still fit great (think my brand new size 8P jeans)...so, I'll give myself a few weeks to get a handle on things.
Make no mistake tho, it is tough to see that number rise...valid explanation or not! But I'm watching it closely...was back within the +/-2lb range a couple of times last week, that's why I think it's my body trying to stabilize.
Otherwise, all is good in my little dieting world. My gal pal is trying for the third time...happily, she hit the one week mark yesterday (-5.2lbs.). Granted, not as fast as some, but she has less weight to lose and we all know that means the dreaded .1-.3 range loss mode.
Of course, her husband cut out butter and has dropped 10lbs...men...can't diet with 'em, can't shoot 'em. Well, you can, but rarely do you get away with it...but I digress.
Getting ready for Spring...can't come soon enough.
Okay, back to work.
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Make no mistake tho, it is tough to see that number rise...valid explanation or not! But I'm watching it closely...was back within the +/-2lb range a couple of times last week, that's why I think it's my body trying to stabilize.
Otherwise, all is good in my little dieting world. My gal pal is trying for the third time...happily, she hit the one week mark yesterday (-5.2lbs.). Granted, not as fast as some, but she has less weight to lose and we all know that means the dreaded .1-.3 range loss mode.
Of course, her husband cut out butter and has dropped 10lbs...men...can't diet with 'em, can't shoot 'em. Well, you can, but rarely do you get away with it...but I digress.
Getting ready for Spring...can't come soon enough.
Okay, back to work.
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Stabilization...1 year, 115 days...?
Had an very early meeting this morning and in my haste to get out the door, I failed to weigh myself. But the other day I was 142.3...well under my goal weight, but, as you can see, still not hitting the 130s.
That said though...guess who fit quite nicely into size 8 petite jeans? Oh yeah. As my sweetie said, "Button, you are smokin' hot." 8P...I was born an 8P for chrissakes!
Have a lovely Mexican Black Bean Soup simmering in the crock pot for dinner tonight. Looking forward to that.
And heading to the doctor on Thursday to talk possible hormone replacement...perimenopause and night sweats are killing me. In the meantime, my regular doc gave me a scrip for Ambien...actually slept 7 straight hours last night...first time since before the new year. Woke feeling fabulous.
Must fly...conference call coming up.
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
PS: here's the Mexican Black Bean Soup recipe:
Mexican-Style Bean Soup
(Combo of several recipes, with my own changes tossed in for good measure…very filling at just 200 calories per 1.5 cups; 6 g of fat and 16 g of protein! From Colleen Turner)
8 servings, prep time: 10 mins., cook time: 4-6hrs (low), 6-8hrs (high)
1 Tbl extra virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 qt reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 28-oz can pureed tomato
1 cup frozen corn
1 can white beans, rinsed and drained
black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 tsp salt
Tabasco to taste (I like 5 good shakes, at least)
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
6 Tbl crumbled feta or bleu cheese (optional)
1. Add all to crock pot, stirring to mix
2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, high 4-6 hours, or until veg are tender.
3. Ladle 1.5 cups into individual bowls and serve garnished with cilantro and 1 Tbl of crumbled cheese of choice.
That said though...guess who fit quite nicely into size 8 petite jeans? Oh yeah. As my sweetie said, "Button, you are smokin' hot." 8P...I was born an 8P for chrissakes!
Have a lovely Mexican Black Bean Soup simmering in the crock pot for dinner tonight. Looking forward to that.
And heading to the doctor on Thursday to talk possible hormone replacement...perimenopause and night sweats are killing me. In the meantime, my regular doc gave me a scrip for Ambien...actually slept 7 straight hours last night...first time since before the new year. Woke feeling fabulous.
Must fly...conference call coming up.
Eat and be well,
Jane Doh!
PS: here's the Mexican Black Bean Soup recipe:
Mexican-Style Bean Soup
(Combo of several recipes, with my own changes tossed in for good measure…very filling at just 200 calories per 1.5 cups; 6 g of fat and 16 g of protein! From Colleen Turner)
8 servings, prep time: 10 mins., cook time: 4-6hrs (low), 6-8hrs (high)
1 Tbl extra virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 qt reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 28-oz can pureed tomato
1 cup frozen corn
1 can white beans, rinsed and drained
black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 tsp salt
Tabasco to taste (I like 5 good shakes, at least)
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
6 Tbl crumbled feta or bleu cheese (optional)
1. Add all to crock pot, stirring to mix
2. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, high 4-6 hours, or until veg are tender.
3. Ladle 1.5 cups into individual bowls and serve garnished with cilantro and 1 Tbl of crumbled cheese of choice.
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