I've got to get to bed earlier. Seriously! Things just aren't good if I don't get enough sleep. Cool news, though; I worked out, yesterday morning. Wow! It felt great and I went longer than I initially planned.

Not having performed any sort of cardio for a while, I gave myself a 20 minute max to work with. It's a good idea to start off slow, when you've been in dry-dock for months. Well, I'm chugging along on the elliptical and realize that I'm doing okay. Nothing is burning uncontrollably and my heart-rate was at a good, steady pace. I kept going. Thirty minutes was my log time. Hooray! But did I stop there? Of course not! I grabbed some light, free-weights and ran through three sets for my biceps, triceps and shoulder-caps. I'm not sore today, but I have a feeling that I will be tomorrow (it usually takes a day or so for my body to figure out what I've been doing to it).

I'm off workouts today, aside from a stroll with hubby later (maybe). He wants to do a guest-pass at a gym tomorrow, when we take off for our trip. Back in the gym...that ought to be interesting. I'll certainly have to pace myself there and make sure he doesn't have me on every machine, trying it out (that crazy man). ;)

I was up in weight, yesterday morning, but I know it's because the salt is here and TOM is on the way. I opted for a mostly protein day, only getting my carbs from the Julian bread (love that stuff...just wish it weren't so dang expensive) and ketchup from my burgers (not much). Please note that the Daily Plate takes your workout time away from your total calories, so the calories listed are net not gross: Here's what I had:

July 28th, 2010

Calorie goal: 1,277; calories consumed: 1,647; calories burned: 309 Net calories: 1,338 Write in your diary: How do you feel today?

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Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
McDonald's Scrambled Eggs (2 eggs)	1.00	170	11g	520mg	180mg	1g	1g	0g	15g
McDonald's Sausage Patty	1.00	170	15g	30mg	340mg	1g	0g	0g	7g
Julian Bakery Smart Carb Bread	1.00	119	1g	0mg	140mg	13g	0g	12g	12g
McDonald's Butter	1.00	40	5g	0mg	55mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Enchantress's Loaded Baked Potatoes (It's Cauliflower!)	1.00	289	25g	28mg	600mg	9g	6g	1g	9g
Seasoned Baked Chicken Breast	1.00	189	3g	66mg	244mg	7g	0g	0g	31g
Wendy's (Value Menu) Double Stack - Bunless	2.00	480	32g	150mg	1,200mg	6g	4g	0g	38g
Wendy's Caesar Side Salad (w/ Dressing, No Croutons)	1.00	190	18g	30mg	360mg	7g	2g	2g	7g
Fitness	Minutes	Calories Burned
Elliptical trainer: general	30.0	-309.0
Totals:		1,338	109g	824mg	3,119mg	44g	13g	15g	119g

I was 143.2lbs the morning of Wednesday, July 28th.

I had pancakes this morning (whole wheat and they were much better than I thought they would be). I also had cereal this evening. Everything was so good, today. The salt was a bit on the high side so, I'll do better tomorrow.

May 17th, 2010

Calorie goal: 1,128; calories consumed: 1,401; calories burned: 351
Net calories: 1,050

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Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Denny's Wheat Pancakes	1.00	310	2g	15mg	950mg	64g	2g	8g	10g
Denny's Eggs, Whites	2.00	100	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	22g
Dennys Bacon - 2 Strips	1.00	90	7g	20mg	350mg	1g	1g	0g	7g
Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna	2.00	100	0g	60mg	360mg	0g	0g	0g	26g
Myown Hard Boiled Egg Whites	2.00	36	0g	0mg	0mg	1g	0g	0g	8g
Kroger Classic Mayo	1.00	100	11g	10mg	75mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Julian Bakery Smart Carb Bread	0.50	60	1g	0mg	70mg	7g	0g	6g	6g
Dole Spring Mix Salad	1.00	15	0g	0mg	30mg	4g	2g	2g	1g
Hormel Turkey Pepperoni	1.00	73	4g	40mg	557mg	0g	0g	0g	9g
Mario Sliced Black Olives	1.00	25	3g	0mg	125mg	1g	0g	0g	0g
Wishbone Ranch Dressing	1.00	160	13g	5mg	250mg	2g	2g	0g	0g
Cache Valley Singles Sensations Southwest Pepperjack	1.00	70	5g	20mg	300mg	2g	1g	0g	4g
Burger King Double Cheeseburger	0.25	125	7g	26mg	258mg	8g	2g	0g	8g
Honey Nut Cheerios	1.25	138	2g	0mg	238mg	28g	11g	3g	4g
Fitness	Minutes	Calories Burned
Elliptical trainer: general	30.0	-351.0
Totals:		1,050	53g	196mg	3,562mg	116g	20g	19g	104g

Nothing's changed. I'm still 162.4 since TOM arrived. It's finally gone but it does take a few days for the water to go away. I suppose I'm not helping by eating all this salt. Again, I'll do better with that tomorrow.

We were all watching H.Potter (the fourth installment, since my eldest just took her A.R. test on the book) when our neighbors stopped by. They wanted to thank my hubby for mowing their lawn, yesterday. They're an older couple, raising their grandchildren (you know the drill). Their mentally disabled sister was hit by a car and they've been out of sorts since it happened. Their lawnmower broke and as soon as hubby heard, he went over to care for their yard. It is this that defines his entire personality, and the reason why I adore him so much. His hard is as wide as the great outdoors.

I missed lunch! Not on purpose, mind you. It was crazy today and I just munched on lots of nuts to keep my protein up. Hubby brought home Swai fillets and crab legs. I wasn't crazy about the fish (first time having it), but the crab legs were superb! I'm glad they are allowed on P2 and I'll be sure to have some, during that time again.

My first workout this morning! It was 30 minutes on my elliptical trainer and boy, did I miss it. I'm still retaining a lot of water, so I didn't even break a sweat (highly unusual, under normal circumstances...but we are talking about evil-TOM). Here's what I had today (daily plate subtracts the calories you burn so you have to add them back to get the true total):

May 14th, 2010

Calorie goal: 1,128; calories consumed: 1,411; calories burned: 351 Net calories: 1,060 Write in your diary: How do you feel today?

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Food Item	Servings	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
3 Scrambled Eggs	0.75	158	10g	0mg	0mg	1g	0g	0g	16g
Bar S Bacon	1.00	80	7g	15mg	280mg	0g	0g	0g	4g
Folgers Flavors Cinnamon Swirl	1.00	0	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Meadow Gold Half & Half	1.00	35	3g	15mg	15mg	1g	1g	0g	1g
Swai Fillets	1.00	80	3g	20mg	260mg	0g	0g	0g	15g
Julian Bakery Smart Carb Bread	1.00	119	1g	0mg	140mg	13g	0g	12g	12g
Butter	0.50	50	6g	15mg	48mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Sahale Snacks Almonds With Cranberries, Honey & Sea Salt	1.00	200	14g	0mg	200mg	15g	9g	3g	6g
Planters 100% Natural Harvest California Almonds	1.00	160	14g	0mg	95mg	6g	1g	3g	6g
Snow Crab Legs (avg. Cluster)	1.00	60	1g	45mg	970mg	0g	0g	0g	16g
Julian Bakery Smart Carb Bread	1.00	119	1g	0mg	140mg	13g	0g	12g	12g
Butter	0.50	50	6g	15mg	48mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Smirnoff Citrus Vodka	2.00	200	0g	0mg	0mg	0g	0g	0g	0g
Master Of Mixes Sour Apple Martini Mixer	1.00	100	0g	0mg	15mg	26g	25g	0g	0g
Fitness	Minutes	Calories Burned
Elliptical trainer: general	30.0	-351.0
Totals:		1,060	65g	125mg	2,210mg	75g	36g	30g	88g

I was the same weight I was on Tuesday, 162.4lbs.

Hubby came home early, last night. Pulled muscle groin had him in major pain (at least, that's what he thinks it is). He goes to the doctor on Friday and will ask her what she can determine. Anyway, he initially wanted to work out together last night (cardio) but that got nixed. No complaints, since we just spent a lot of time together. We took the babe to dance, scooted on over to a Block.buster that is closing it's doors.

Anyway, I would have gotten up and worked out but we were in the best spoon ever. Didn't want to let it go. I guess the work out will get pushed to this evening, after Indy's dance class. I'm trying to do something everyday (aside from Sundays). I've done pretty well so far. Double work outs would be best and will garner the best results, I know. The day after my double elliptical workout, I felt the hollowness I like. Can't wait till I'm comfortable in my tens again.

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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