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Ok, today was day 1 of the challenge and so far so good. :)

Today's Food
Breakfast:
1 Apple- 57
1/2 c Egg Beaters- 60
1 Slice FF American Cheese- 30
1T Salsa- 4
1T Hot Sauce- 3

Snack:
1 Baked Potato- 57
1 T Brummel & Brown Butter-45

Lunch:
1 can 99% FF Ravioli- 340

Snack:
1 Med Green Bell Pepper- 24

Dinner:
1 Arnolds Sandwich Thin- 100
2 Romaine Leaves- 6
1 Slice FF American Cheese- 30
1 T Mayo made w/ Olive Oil- 45
1 Slice Turkey Bacon- 20
2 Slices Smoked Turkey- 33
1 Baked Potato- 57
1 T Brummel & Brown Butter- 45
1 Tortilla- 78
1/4 c Spanish Rice- 45

Water: 136oz
Total: 1009
 
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YAY! You're back :) I joined the challenge too, and I'm super excited for it. Its nice to have SOMETHING to look forward to each day.
 
Hey Jess!! I know what you mean with looking forward to something. It deffiently has helped me say no to alot of temptations...alot of my friends always offer what they're eating to me...nope! :) Not anymore.

Today's Food:
Breakfast:
1 Apple- 57
1/2 c Egg Beaters- 60
1 Slice FF American Cheese- 30
1T Salsa- 4
1T Hot Sauce- 3

Lunch:
1 Arnolds Sandwich Thin- 100
2 Romaine Leaves- 6
1 Slice FF American Cheese- 30
1T Mayo made w/ Olive Oil- 45
1 Slice Turkey Bacon- 20
2 Slices Honey Ham(96%FF)- 46
1 Natural Applesauce- 50

Snack:
1 Light Cherry Yogurt- 100

Dinner:
4 Tortillas- 312
1c FF Refried Beans- 100
1/2c RF Shredded Mexican Cheese- 160

Water:120 oz...that was hard today.
Total:1023
(was only 737 so I added 2 more "burritos" to get over 1000 cals)
 
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Well not the best of days... I woke up late today and in running out the door I forgot my food. Picked up my mother and was like I NEED STARBUCKS! She also insisted on grabbing a breakfast sandwich at a fast food place. Grr... was not prepared for this but I was hungry and knew I'd be paying the price of loads of calories/fat. So I got what she got(Bacon, Egg, Cheese Biscuit..but I made her take my bacon, but I knew the biscut was gonna kill me) This was 9am, then didn't eat anything until 6pm because my sister lives very far away and while we were visiting for the day she never offered anything to eat as my mother and I's stomachs continued to growl louder and louder and her and her husband ate in front of us. Drove the 3 hours back to my moms and ended up eating what my mothers boyfriend made... Fried chicken and potato wedges from the deli. But made good choices there by swapping things like ketchup instead of the full fat sour cream they were using. And when my mom asked if I wanted a cocktail with dinner I said no, gotta get my water in.

Today's Food:
Breakfast:
1 Egg and Cheese Biscuit- 560:piggy:(with bacon, can't find facts on how much w/o bacon)
1 Iced Venti Carmel NF Latte- 230


Dinner:
1 Chicken Leg- 125
6 Potato Wedges-105
1T Ketchup- 15
1 Motts Strawberry Applesauce- 90
1 oz Colby Cheese- 110

Water: 120oz
Total: 1235 ...totally not worth the little amount of food I got today :(
 
Today's Food:
Breakfast:
1 Lean Cuisine Cheese Lasagna and Chicken- 270
1 Sandwich Thin- 100
1T Brummel & Brown- 45

Lunch:
1 Lean Gourmet Shrimp and Pasta- 260

Snack:
1 Cherry Cobbler Light Yogurt- 100
1 Banana- 90

Dinner:
2 Tortillas- 156
5oz Shredded Chicken in Chipotle Sauce- 160
1/3 c RF Shredded Fiesta Cheese- 90
1 SF Jello Mousse Chocolate Indulgence- 60:drool5:

Water: 120oz
Total: 1331
 
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Okie dokie... Today seemed like a good day. Got an hour of exercise tonight after watching Biggest Loser. Love love love that show. It never gets old I tell ya.

Today's Food:
Breakfast:
1/2 c Egg Beaters- 60
1 Slice FF American Cheese- 30
1T Salsa- 4
1T Hot Sauce- 3
1 Banana- 90

Snack:
1 Lean Cuisine Mini Pizza Rolls- 200

Lunch:
1 Lean Cuisine Roasted Veggie Pizza- 320
1T Ranch- 70

Snack:
1 SF Chocolate Mousse Jello- 60

Dinner:
5oz Chipolte Chicken- 160
1 Arnolds Sandwich Thin- 100
1 T Brummel & Brown Butter- 45


Exercise: 30min Stationary Bike, 30min Various Weights
Water: 136oz
Total:1142
 
Ok, quick update. Today I'm going to try to limit my sodium so I can have a more favorable weigh in tomorrow...which means none of my microwaved dinners/lunches today. Kinda sucks when your stove has been off for a year and a half now and all you have to cook with is a microwave...really need to make my slum-lord(landlord) take action on that damn thing. Also a mini challenge I've set for myself is to workout tonight for 2HRS. I still need 1HR to complete this weeks worth of exercise anyways so may as well up it.

Talk to you all tonight after working/gym time!
 
Ah, the low salt trick. That's my strategy to improve the weekly number as well.

Noticed on the NY challenge forum that you are trying to squeeze in more protein. I'm not much of a meat eater and beans are tiresome so I use whey protein powder and make fruity jamba juice style shakes (without the sugar or juice - make mine w/ frozen fruit & soy milk). Yogurt is a great source of protein too, just watch the sugar. The more options the better!
 
Hey BellyOff, Thanks for stopping by. Yeah I have whey protein powder but I have Chocolate flavor so I usually just mix it with skim milk to make chocolate milk. Doesn't taste too bad, but I like your idea of a smoothie... what flavor do you use for that? Just vanilla?
Anywho...I know I said I wasn't gonna have any microwaved meals but I caved tonight after the gym and made a Healthy Choice Fresh Mixer Pasta thingy... The steak and portobello flavor...wasn't bad.. had to add pepper, was pretty bland like all "diet" labled food is. And I got in a great 2HR workout tonight. I am so sore already so Im not looking forward to how Im gonna feel tomorrow. And if we get the 6inches they are calling for tonight, shoveling tomorrow will not be fun.

Also, watched Confessions of a Reality Loser about BL3 Winner Erik...Thought it was going to be different. He and his family pretty much blamed gaining most of the weight back because Biggest Loser didn't invite him to be involved in new seasons. Well I follow several ex BL contestants on Twitter and they all get involved with eachother, go to races together ect... It seems to me after he won he isolated himself from everyone. Never once did he say I stayed in contact with this person from my season and we go and do this and this together. I think this painted him in a much worse light than he thought the Biggest Loser Where Are They Now depicted him. Oh well, thats my $.02. :)

Today's Food:
Breakfast:
1 Light Strawberry Banana Yogurt- 100
1/2c Skim Milk- 45
3/4c Honey Bunches of Oats Cinnamon Clusters- 120

Lunch:
2 Arnolds Sandwich Thin- 200
2 Slices Ham- 46
3 Slices Turkey- 33
2 Slices FF Cheese- 60
2 Slice Turkey Bacon- 50
2 Leafs Romaine- 6
1 T Mayo-45
1 Med Green Bell Pepper- 24

Snack:
1 Light Vanilla Yogurt- 100

Dinner:
1 Healthy Choice Steak and Portobello Pasta Mixer- 290
1c Skim Milk- 90
1 Jello Chocolate Mousse- 60

Exercise: 2HR Stationary Bike ...I really need to invest in padded bike shorts.
Water: 136oz
Total: 1269

WEIGH IN TOMORROW MORNING!!
 
ChefAshley said:
Hey BellyOff, Thanks for stopping by. Yeah I have whey protein powder but I have Chocolate flavor so I usually just mix it with skim milk to make chocolate milk. Doesn't taste too bad, but I like your idea of a smoothie... what flavor do you use for that? Just vanilla?
WEIGH IN TOMORROW MORNING!!
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I like the smoothies b/c they pull triple duty: 1-2 servings of fruit, protein AND calcium. No simpler way to get that combo. If I'm making it with frozen strawberries or bananas I tend to use chocolate. Prefer vanilla for blueberries, raspberries and peaches. I just grab the frozen unsweetened fruit outta the dessert aisle at Walmart (find it's cheaper than the organic stores)...or the clubs if u like to buy in bulk. There are recipes online. Cheers! And good luck on the weigh-in!
 
Thanks alot BellyOff, will deffiently have to try that...maybe I can pull out my blender that I've only used once in 3 years :)

Ok so for the weigh in today I was down 2lbs! :) And I discovered a new love for sushi today. Never thought I would like it cuz I tend to hate rice, but it wasn't that bad.

Today's Food
Breakfast:
1 Healthy Choice Pasta Rotini w/ Tomato Sauce- 300

Snack:
1 Banana- 90
1 Light Vanilla Yogurt- 100

Lunch:
2 Boneless Spicy Chicken Wings- 90 (had to test for new menu items today)
1 Lean Cuisine Margarita Pizza- 300

Dinner:
12 California Sushi Rolls- 402
1 Packet Soy Sauce- 5

Water: 120oz
Total: 1287
 
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Today's Food- Friday
Breakfast:
1 Kashi Go Lean Hearty Oatmeal- 150
1 Banana- 90

Snack:
1 Lean Gourmet Saus, Egg, Cheese Pocket- 190

Lunch:
1 Small Baked Potato Plain-57
1 Vegetable Egg Roll- 100

Snack:
1 Cherry Cobbler Light Yogurt- 100
1 Kashi Go Lean Hearty Oatmeal- 150

Dinner:
12pc (9.5oz) California Roll Sushi- 365
1 Packet Soy Sauce- 16
1 Bud Select 55- 55


Total: 1223
 
Today's Food-
Breakfast:
Kashi Go Lean Oatmeal- 150
1/2c Blueberries- 41
1 Kiwi- 35

Lunch:
99% FF Ravioli- 340

Snack:
1 Sm Green Bell Pepper- 24
1/2 C Blueberries- 41

Dinner:
Lean Gourmet Meatloaf and Potatoes- 180
2 Dinner Rolls- 180
2 Bud Select 55- 110

Total: 1201
 
Today's Food:
Breakfast:
1 Kashi Oatmeal- 150

Snack:
1 Strawberry Shortcake Light Yogurt- 100

Lunch:
12 California Sushi Rolls- 402

Snack:
1 Reduced Fat Egg, Bacon, Chz Toaster Strudle- 170

Dinner:
6 White Rice Veggie Sushi Rolls- 177
6 Brown Rice Veggie Sushi Rolls- 155
1 Bud Select 55- 55

Dessert:
1 Bag Kettle Corn- 100

Total:1309
 
Bought a new blender today, a small one like the Magic Bullet but it's called something else. Made my first smoothie but didn't drink it yet. Have it chillin out in the fridge cuz I don't have a freezer so it wasn't cold. Going to need to go to the grocery store to get some frozen fruit (of course it will thaw in my fridge but thats fine). Maybe pick up some vanilla flavored protein powder too cuz blueberries are on sale so I bought a bunch of those. Didn't get any fruit in today, will up it tomorrow. I'm on a big sushi kick :). Knowing it's not that bad for you is awesome...well some are bad for you... tons of cream cheese rolls in the case today(I buy it from Festical Foods Grocery Store)... but I only choose California and Veggie rolls cuz I know the counts in those.
Anywho.... just a quick update. :) Talk to you all later.
 
MMM, I love sushi! Just tried my first raw stuff a few months ago. amazing... now I want some, lol!
Spark recipes.com has good smoothie recipes; I've picked up quite a few on there. I have a bullet to, and it does a TREMENDOUS job at mixing that stuff up. One of the greatest protein shakes I've ever made, liked, and continued to make is chocolate protein in skim milk with a serving of instant coffee crystals thrown in :) I'm not a big coffee fan, but love the taste of the sweet coffee drinks ya can get at like starbucks and stuff, and this was nearly identical, for a quarter of the calories.
You are doing absolutely amazing on your diet... I wish mine could look half as good!
 
Jess the coffee thing sounds right up my alley! I love coffee, deffiently going to have to give that a try. Ended up having to throw out the previsouly made smoothie...this morning it looked curddled...ew. So I made a straw, mango, banana, choc protein one now.. its pretty good. I only used 1/4 scoop protein and it still has a really stong chocolate flavor so think im deffiently going to buy vanilla powder.
As for the sushi, I've decided to make it my "fast food", for when I don't want to cook or take time putting together a sandwich or something. I ususally buy 2-12 piece trays at a time and that gets me at least 2-3 meals. Haven't tried the raw fish ones yet where its just the slice of fish on top. Looks strange cuz I thought the fish had to be cut thinner than what it is on these. Oh well. Maybe I'll go pick some more up tonight and try to feel adventerous. Going to a friends house tonight to watch BL and then talked her into going to the gym with me. Shes a skinny teeny tiny little thing. And can go forever on the cross trainer(an hour last time she went with me). Where as I last about 5 minutes and Im in a pool of sweat and my heart feels like its going to burst out of my chest. Well I'll give you an update later tonight on foods. TTYL
 
That coffee smoothie sounds great! I hafta try that one.

Chef, there's non-flavored all natural (no artificial sweeteners/additives etc) protein powder out there too. I chucked my vanilla and went that route. Well done on making sushi your meal on the go. That's gotta be trading up!
 
Belly thanks for the suggestion on powders, didn't get to check any out today, but hopefully soon. Calorie-wise sushi has been really paying off, and I don't feel like a slug after I eat which is awesome. Price wise though, I'm paying $5.50 for a tray of 12 pieces. Not bad I think. Never been to an actual sushi restaurant so don't know how these compare to restaurant prices. Anyways, BL was awesome tonight, I was yellin at my tv haha. My friend however ended up ugh... well... getting drunk. I'm at her house, I brought some Subway over and she has a beer with her sub. I'm thinking ok, well the shows like 2 hours plus I gotta do lauandry at her house, it'll wear off. She had 5 beers while I was there! When she opened #3 I'm like sooo guess your not going to the gym with me tonight huh... she was like crap! I forgot we were going!.... Why did you think I was here?! :) Oh well, so tonight I got home and did 30 min on my AB Circle Pro. It wasn't the workout I wanted but hey, movement is movement right? Talk to you all later.
Today's Food: Tuesday
Breakfast:
1 Banana- 90
1/2 c Blueberries- 41
Kashi Oatmeal- 150

Snack:
6 Brown Rice Veggie Sushi- 155
(Protein Smoothie)
1/2 c Skim Milk- 45
4 Pieces Mango- 18
2 Strawberries- 7
1/2 Banana- 45
1/4 Scoop Protein Powder- 32

Lunch:
6" Roast Beef on 9 Grain Wheat- 310

Snack:
1 Honey Butter Baked Wheat Stix- 90

Dinner:
12 California Sushi Rolls- 402
1 FF Chocolate Pudding- 80

Total- 1465
 
Today's Food:
Breakfast:
(Smoothie)
4 Chunks Mango- 18
2 Strawberries- 7
1/4 c Blueberries- 21
1/2 of a Cherry Light Yogurt- 50
1 Kashi Oatmeal- 150

Lunch:
1 Lean Cuisine Steak Sandwich- 340
1 Green Bell Pepper- 24

Snack:
7oz Chicken Breast- 280
2T Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce- 70

Dinner:
6 Veggie Sushi- 177
1 Apple- 57
1 Bud Select 55- 55

Total: 1249
 
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