I had a good day and worked hard at keeping the salt levels down. I've seen that some days I'm below 1200, which isn't good, but who knew low salt levels and low calories correlated? I guess I'm just glad I'm seeing movement in my weight. How about 182.2 this morning (even though it's not a weigh day)? I worked out last night and burned around 680, which I'm sure made a difference. I hope to get in another workout this evening as well (I'll have time while the babe is at gymnastics). Which reminds me, I've got to find out what policy is for "taking a break". She's been going strong with this since she was six years old. I think she would appreciate having her summer (and mom, having a bit more money in her pocket).

I had a glass of Alice White Lexia last night, along with some dark chocolate we picked up the last time we went to Trader Joes'. That would have been over a year ago now? We were in Washington for one of Hubby's body building shows. Wow! Time sure does fly!

Here are Tuesday and Wednesday's totals:

May 20th, 2009

Calorie goal: 1,318; calories consumed: 1,329; calories burned: 0
Net calories: 1,329

Mood: Okay

Busy work day today. Thought it would never end. Tomorrow, a meeting with my boss about what things I've accomplished. I've been so busy accomplishing that I haven't had time to document the accomplishments. Oh well.

Worked out in the evening on the elliptical. Burned 670 calories.

UPDATE: The Muscat wine I had was not Woodbridge but Alice White Lexia, which I adore this time of year. The calorie count should be the same, however. [edit this diary entry]

Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Post Selects Cranberry Almond Crunch	1.00	220	4g	0mg	190mg	44g	15g	3g	4g
Healthy Choice Country Breaded Chicken	1.00	370	9g	25mg	560mg	53g	19g	6g	15g
Cheerios Honey Nut Cereal	1.00	120	2g	0mg	210mg	24g	11g	2g	3g
Boca Savory Mushroom Mozzarella Veggie Patties	1.00	100	2g	0mg	330mg	10g	0g	4g	13g
Cooking Light Roasted Root Vegetables	1.00	175	5g	0mg	267mg	32g	0g	7g	3g
Spinach, Raw	1.00	10	0g	0mg	36mg	2g	0g	1g	1g
Dole Pineapple Tidbits	0.30	18	0g	0mg	3mg	5g	4g	0g	0g
Kraft Ranch Dressing	0.25	37	4g	1mg	72mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Private Selection Grated Parmesan Cheese	0.50	45	3g	10mg	130mg	1g	0g	0g	5g
Woodbridge Muscat Wine	1.00	124	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Low Effective Carb & Sugar Free Dark Chocolate	1.00	110	8g	0mg	0mg	13g	1g	3g	1g
Totals:		1,329	36g	36mg	1,798mg	183g	50g	26g	45g

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May 19th, 2009

Calorie goal: 1,318; calories consumed: 1,020; calories burned: 0
Net calories: 1,020

Mood: Pleased

but sore. I worked out to Standing Legs yesterday and I'm barely able to do said standing today. This morning? My elliptical on program 3 (275 calories). Hard to push it when your legs and butt are screaming in agony.

Hubby took me to lunch today. The restaurant is called Sampan, so I used what I could from daily plate to guesstimate my totals. I hope they're close enough. No workout tonight. [edit this diary entry]

Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Cheerios Honey Nut Cereal	1.00	120	2g	0mg	210mg	24g	11g	2g	3g
Sweet And Sour Chicken (chinese Takeout)	1.00	276	13g	0mg	280mg	29g	0g	0g	11g
Panda Express Hot And Sour Soup	1.00	100	4g	0mg	940mg	12g	3g	1g	6g
Sticky Rice	1.00	169	0g	0mg	0mg	37g	0g	2g	4g
Chinese Fried Noodles	0.75	135	6g	0mg	315mg	19g	3g	1g	3g
Boca Savory Mushroom Mozzarella Veggie Patties	1.00	100	2g	0mg	330mg	10g	0g	4g	13g
Cheerios Honey Nut Cereal	1.00	120	2g	0mg	210mg	24g	11g	2g	3g
Totals:		1,020	28g	0mg	2,285mg	155g	28g	11g	43g

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At least, on me. I took a look at my legs very closely and realized that I am a bit knot-kneed. Ugh! It's more apparent when you're heavier, I guess. Another motivation to get this weight off...so I won't look like an over-stuffed, gawky bird.

So the magic number on the template got a change, albeit not much of a change, but a change nonetheless. I think my 183.4 would have been a bit lower, if not for the weight training, yesterday. I tend to weigh up a bit after a weight day. The good thing is that it certainly did the trick. My ass is sore (well, my ass, my thighs, even my calves). Standing legs is a total oxymoron for that video. Standing is so the last thing you want (or can do).

May 18th, 2009

Calorie goal: 1,318; calories consumed: 1,225; calories burned: 0
Net calories: 1,225

Mood: Tired

Worked out to Standing Legs this morning (not enough time to do cool down from video, so cooled down on my own). It was tough and I did most of it, without weight. When I used weight, I used my three pounders. I am wiped and I know I'll feel it tomorrow. Hope to get in some cardio this afternoon, as well.

Update - worked out in the evening for 50 minutes and burned 600 calories. Eighty eight ounces of water today. Yeah me! [edit this diary entry]

Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Cooking Light Roasted Root Vegetables	1.00	175	5g	0mg	267mg	32g	0g	7g	3g
Krusteaz French Toast Sticks	0.50	115	3g	8mg	210mg	21g	5g	1g	3g
Healthy Choice Fire Roasted Tomato Chicken	1.00	320	5g	35mg	560mg	48g	20g	7g	19g
Chex Mix Sweet 'n Salty	0.50	60	2g	0mg	85mg	11g	3g	0g	1g
Slimfast Optima Chocolate Peanut Nougat Snack Bar	1.00	120	4g	5mg	70mg	20g	9g	1g	2g
Cooking Light Roasted Root Vegetables	1.00	175	5g	0mg	267mg	32g	0g	7g	3g
GORDON'S Garlic & Butter Grilled Fillets	1.00	100	3g	70mg	290mg	1g	0g	0g	17g
Smart Ones Mocha Fudge Sundae	1.00	160	4g	5mg	85mg	27g	15g	1g	3g
Totals:		1,225	30g	123mg	1,834mg	191g	52g	23g	51g

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May 17th, 2009

Calorie goal: 1,318; calories consumed: 1,407; calories burned: 0
Net calories: 1,407

Mood: Tired

Took the doggies walking today. Walked 1 mile in the hot sun (84 was the high). Hubby grilled steaks on his new BBQ. Yummy! [edit this diary entry]

Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Pancakes	1.00	520	14g	58mg	1mg	91g	0g	0g	8g
Bacon	0.50	55	5g	8mg	152mg	0g	0g	0g	3g
Coca-Cola Fresca	1.00	2	0g	0mg	24mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Slivered Raw Almonds	1.00	46	4g	0mg	0mg	1g	0g	1g	2g
Grilled Marinated Sirloin Steak	1.00	146	5g	65mg	52mg	2g	1g	0g	22g
Cooking Light Roasted Root Vegetables	1.00	175	5g	0mg	267mg	32g	0g	7g	3g
Spinach, Raw	1.00	10	0g	0mg	36mg	2g	0g	1g	1g
Dole Pineapple Tidbits	0.50	30	0g	0mg	5mg	8g	7g	1g	0g
Kraft Reduced Fat Parmesean Style Grated Topping	1.00	20	1g	0mg	80mg	2g	0g	0g	1g
Kraft Ranch Dressing	0.50	74	8g	3mg	144mg	1g	1g	0g	0g
Master of Mixers Margarita Mix	1.00	140	0g	0mg	25mg	34g	33g	0g	0g
Jose Cuervo Tequila	1.00	69	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Cheerios Honey Nut Cereal	1.00	120	2g	0mg	210mg	24g	11g	2g	3g
Totals:		1,407	43g	134mg	995mg	196g	53g	11g	44g

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(Also titled on the other site). Yes! I received this imaginary award just yesterday by a group of my imaginary peers and friends; I bought (with the help of my mother) and assembled a Brinkman grill for hubby, yesterday. He was so happy. Really, he smiled and smiled and smiled. I wish I could have captured that smile in a jar to witness whenever I needed a boost. He hasn't used it yet, but promised to take the manual with him to work today to "study up" so he could grill the practice steaks I bought for him, yesterday.

Because of the craziness of the day, I didn't get in my workout. I doubt anyone reads this side, but for my own edification, it should be noted. When the calorie allotment is tallied at the top of each journal listing, there is never a "burned" amount (even though I document my calorie burns, when I know them, in the diary entry). I do this because, when workout calories are entered, the calorie allotment for the day is increased. It's just to tempting for me to go ahead and dive into that surplus when I see it. It's just easier to document the workouts in the diary, where they can't cause me trouble.

May 16th, 2009

Calorie goal: 1,318; calories consumed: 1,546; calories burned: 0
Net calories: 1,546

Mood: Frustrated

I spent the day running back and forth between banks (moving money around, since we're making reservations and payments for our vacation, coming soon). I also jumped on a Home Depot sale and purchased hubby's Birthday/Father's day gift. I assembled the grill between 2-4pm. He loves it!

The kids,however,have succeeding in making me absolutely frustrated and crazy. I was glad when hubby came home, so he could run a bit of interference for me. The weekend splurge will, hopefully, not do do much damage (with all of the day's activities). [edit this diary entry]

Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Plain Steamed White Rice	1.00	184	0g	0mg	0mg	21g	0g	0g	2g
Chinese Lemon Chicken	2.00	560	17g	176mg	900mg	80g	0g	2g	25g
Turkey Avocado Wrap	1.00	435	15g	145mg	1,600mg	52g	0g	4g	23g
Market Pantry Oatmeal Cookies	0.50	75	3g	0mg	40mg	12g	5g	1g	1g
Long Island Iced Tea	1.00	292	0g	0mg	33mg	7g	0g	0g	0g
Totals:		1,546	35g	321mg	2,573mg	171g	5g	7g	51g

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May 15th, 2009

Calorie goal: 1,318; calories consumed: 1,192; calories burned: 0
Net calories: 1,192

Mood: Okay

Worked out this morning (program 3) on the elliptical and burned 281 calories. Had fast food for dinner, but didn't go over too badly. The salt is more than I would like (the freaking snack wrap...I'll know next time). [edit this diary entry]

Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
General Mills MultiGrain Cheerios	1.00	110	1g	0mg	200mg	23g	6g	3g	2g
Healthy Choice Four Cheese Manicotti Meal	1.00	360	7g	30mg	540mg	59g	23g	8g	13g
General Mills MultiGrain Cheerios	1.00	110	1g	0mg	200mg	23g	6g	3g	2g
McDonald's Hamburger	1.00	252	9g	25mg	507mg	31g	7g	1g	12g
McDonald's Chipotle Bbw Snack Wrap W/ Grilled Chicken	1.00	260	8g	45mg	820mg	28g	5g	1g	18g
McDonald's (McDonald's) Apple Dippers with Low Fat Caramel Dip	1.00	100	1g	0mg	35mg	22g	15g	0g	0g
Totals:		1,192	27g	100mg	2,302mg	186g	62g	16g	47g

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The water is leaving, thank God! I saw a bit of happiness with the scale today, enough to make me not feel so bad about the high calorie intake I had the other day. The salt is under control again and I still eat out. I am still a believer in having what you want, without going crazy. My problem is I tend to go a little crazy (especially during high stress and holidays). I hope I can maintain, at least, during vacation. That will be the ultimate trick. Here are yesterday's stats:

May 14th, 2009

Calorie goal: 1,318; calories consumed: 1,006; calories burned: 0
Net calories: 1,006

Mood: Happy

No workout today. Slept in the nook. Hope to get one in later.

Worked out in the evening around 6:30, while coloring my hair. Used the Program 3 setting on my elliptical (20 minute interval workout, where setting 5 is the highest difficulty reached). I burned 280 calories. [edit this diary entry]

Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
General Mills MultiGrain Cheerios	1.00	110	1g	0mg	200mg	23g	6g	3g	2g
South Beach Living Grilled Chicken & Vegetable Pizza	1.00	330	10g	25mg	620mg	37g	5g	10g	30g
Fiber One Oats & Chocolate	1.00	140	4g	0mg	90mg	29g	10g	9g	2g
Boca Bruschetta Tomato Basil Parmesan Veggie Patties	1.00	70	2g	0mg	290mg	9g	0g	4g	10g
Kroger Enriched Hamburger Buns	1.00	120	2g	0mg	210mg	23g	3g	0g	4g
Market Pantry Cinni-mini Crunch	1.00	130	4g	0mg	140mg	24g	10g	1g	1g
Kraft Light Mayo	0.17	9	1g	1mg	20mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Chex Mix Apple Cinnamon	0.75	98	3g	0mg	135mg	19g	8g	1g	1g
Totals:		1,006	25g	26mg	1,705mg	164g	42g	27g	50g

(64 ounces of water)

It's firm time again. I was sore for days afterward, but it was good to know what needs work. I'm thinking of interspersing the Upper Body/Lower Body DVD through the week. The muscle training is lacking with my plan right now, although I do get a good deal of resistance training with the elliptical (only lower body).

I burned over 1000 calories with the two workouts I had, yesterday. The smart thing would have been to keep my nutrition levels the same; however, it really is rare that I do the "right" thing, when it comes to my eating. Also, I understand that your body needs more the harder it works. Why deny it? Anyway, it seriously needs to be a low day so I don't lose my momentum. Oh! Before I forget...something that's not on here is the fact that I've been drinking at least 64 ounces of water per day, and at most 88. Weekends' are tough, when trying to get the 88.

Here's yesterday's journal entry as well as the day before (I realized I missed Tuesday's, yesterday):

May 13th, 2009

Calorie goal: 1,318; calories consumed: 1,759; calories burned: 0
Net calories: 1,759

It's a chilly May day and I'm working from home with the space heater on. Imagine that! Anyway, I worked out on the elliptical for 50 minutes, burning 600 calories. I took two Farenheit this morning, then ate a yummy breakfast.

*UPDATE* Worked out on the elliptical in the afternoon for thirty minutes. Burned 415 calories. The calorie intake for today is a bit higher, probably due to the workouts. [edit this diary entry]

Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Krusteaz French Toast Sticks	1.00	230	5g	15mg	420mg	41g	10g	1g	6g
Miceli's String Cheese Mozzerella	1.00	90	7g	20mg	95mg	0g	0g	0g	7g
Garden of Eatin' Multigrain Tortilla Chips	1.00	140	7g	0mg	140mg	19g	1g	3g	2g
Smart Ones Mocha Fudge Sundae	1.00	160	4g	5mg	85mg	27g	15g	1g	3g
Healthy Choice - Complete Meal Honey Balsamic Chicken	1.00	400	8g	30mg	370mg	67g	31g	5g	0g
Smart Ones Santa Fe Style Rice And Beans	1.00	300	8g	15mg	620mg	49g	6g	6g	12g
Jose Cuervo Tequila	1.00	69	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Sunny Delight Sunny D, Smooth California Style	1.50	195	0g	0mg	255mg	48g	45g	0g	0g
Rose's Rose's Grenadine	0.50	45	0g	0mg	5mg	11g	11g	0g	0g
Market Pantry Cinni-mini Crunch	1.00	130	4g	0mg	140mg	24g	10g	1g	1g
Totals:		1,759	43g	85mg	2,130mg	286g	129g	17g	31g

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May 12th, 2009

Calorie goal: 1,318; calories consumed: 1,263; calories burned: 0
Net calories: 1,263

Mood: Content

I've done well with my eating and water today. I don't know what plans are for dinner, but it we have left overs, I'll leave the pasta salad alone. Who knew there was so much salt in it! I'll steam more vegetables and opt for those instead.

No workout this morning, but the "plan" is to workout this evening. It's day two of two Farenheit pills in the AM. We'll see how that goes. [edit this diary entry]

Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Slimfast Optima Milk Chocolate Peanut	1.00	220	5g	0mg	160mg	34g	14g	3g	8g
Healthy Choice Complete Selections Lemon Pepper Fish	1.00	320	6g	25mg	460mg	51g	12g	5g	14g
General Mills MultiGrain Cheerios	1.00	110	1g	0mg	200mg	23g	6g	3g	2g
KFC Chicken leg	2.00	260	16g	130mg	700mg	4g	0g	0g	24g
Bird's Eye Steamable Cut Green Beans	1.00	30	0g	0mg	0mg	5g	2g	2g	1g
Master of Mixers Margarita Mix	1.00	140	0g	0mg	25mg	34g	33g	0g	0g
Jose Cuervo Tequila	1.00	69	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Kellogg's Frosted Flakes	1.00	114	0g	0mg	143mg	28g	12g	1g	1g
Totals:		1,263	28g	155mg	1,688mg	179g	79g	14g	50g