Skinny Rules the first week

 Week 1was not so bad. After my total fail day 1 I was on the up and up.   I tried to weigh in this morning to see "how I did"  but the batteries on my scale died again.  John was sleeping and I did not want to wake him so my check in will have to wait till tomorrow morning.
The rules are not so hard.   I found the protein was easy, I did not make it on the amount of fiber a day and this week for some reason I did not get the apples and berries everyday.  Some days I feel like I did not eat enough and others I felt like I never stopped eating.   This could be good or bad.

All in All week 1 was not a total fail when I look back.  Maybe the scale will say different, but it is not about that number.   I gave it my best shot. Onward and upwards for week 2.

Skinny rules day 1

I am giving Bob Harper's skinny rules another go.  I did the first week a few months ago and it was really very good.  I enjoyed most all the food and the rules were easy to follow. They have said so not start a "diet" on Monday.  After my Monday I think that is right.

I have 4 weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas to complete this program. I know you are all thinking you want to be on an eating program at the most foodie time of the year.   That is my plan.  If I can drop even 5 pounds during this food month I will be thrilled.

How did day 1 go???  TOTAL FAIL!

1. drink a large glass of water before every meal--no excuses! easy
2. don't drink your calories yup
3. Eat protein at every meal--or stay hungry and grouchy pretty good
4. slash your intake of refined flours and grains FAIL with my lunch chocolate pastry and candy snack
5. Eat 30 to 50 grams of fiber a day close
6. Eat apples and berries every single day. Every. Single. Day. picked them up last night. ready for day 2
7. No carbs after lunch FAIL
8. Learn to read food labels so you know what you are eating.  YES
9. Stop guessing about portion sizes and get it right--for good.I use a scale and measuring cups/spoons
10. No more added sweeteners, including artificial ones. I am good with this till I see candy
11. Get rid of those white potatoes.got it!
12. Make one day a week meatless. I think I can but it was not my day 1.  I need to remember this rule
13. Get rid of fast foods and fried foods.I do ok
14. Eat a real breakfast. for sure!
15. Make your own food and eat alt least ten meals a week at home. this is not a hard rule cheaper to eat home.
16. Banish high salt foods. I do ok
17. Eat your vegetables--just do it! 99% of the time
18. Go to bed hungry. a little harder for me
19. Sleep right. Got it
20. Plan one splurge meal a week. Will do!  I think it was last night.


My Day on Monday was ok.  It was a long day at work.  I got in a good run in the morning sprint 8 level 6.  The walking is what the running in week 1.  I have come so far with that part of my program. 
The end of the day...
I had some yummy wine and shared some chocolate covered nuts with John.

So here is to The Skinny Rules day 2 or day 1 take 2 :)   Wish me luck!

November 18, 2012- Recommitment to ME

I have wandered a little from this journey and the scale shows it.  Today I am down a total of 79 pounds.   Up from a few months ago.  My how easy it is to put back on.   I am disappointed with myself, but I am not giving up.  I have reaffirmed that I want to drop another 60- 70 pounds by Christmas 2013.   I know I can do this.  I did not put the weight on in a day and It will not come off over night.
 I use My Fitness Pal as my online tool for documenting what I eat.  I have not been honest with myself on there not adding food because I do not want to see me over in calories for the day.  I still prefer cardio workouts over strength training, but I know I will get more benefits from the latter.   At least my water consumption is good.  No problems getting in my 8 glasses a day.   I try for half my body weight in water.
  I am back from a wonderful Arizona vacation.  We visited the  Red Rocks in Sedona, hiked in the Grand Canyon, and climbed Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale.  We had a wonderful time.  We got in a few workouts while on vacation and cooked 90% of our own meals to keep tabs on what we ate.

Sedona, Az

 So I am now back home and I am getting on track again.   I am giving myself a few days on "greens and Proteins"   Thanksgiving will be my "cheat" meal.  When we get home from that short trip I am going to follow  the skinny rules 30 day eating program by Bob Harper.  
I want to be at gaol wight by Christmas 2013 That is another 60 - 70 pounds.  I have asked friends, family and my hubby to hold me accountable.  I want them to work out with me, ask me to take a walk and all the other things in between.  I knew this Journey would be a long one.
I can do this!

The Skinny Rules

These are the rules .. 
1. drink a large glass of water before every meal--no excuses! 
2. don't drink your calories 
3. Eat protein at every meal--or stay hungry and grouchy 
4. slash your intake of refined flours and grains 
5. Eat 30 to 50 grams of fiber a day 
6. Eat apples and berries every single day. Every. Single. Day. 
7. No carbs after lunch 
8. Learn to read food labels so you know what you are eating. 
9. Stop guessing about portion sizes and get it right--for good. 
10. No more added sweeteners, including artificial ones. 
11. Get rid of those white potatoes. 
12. Make one day a week meatless. 
13. Get rid of fast foods and fried foods. 
14. Eat a real breakfast. 
15. Make your own food and eat alt least ten meals a week at home. 
16. Banish high salt foods. 
17. Eat your vegetables--just do it! 
18. Go to bed hungry. 
19. Sleep right. 
20. Plan one splurge meal a week. 

I know it has been a while since I posted.  I have been flirting with ONEderland all summer.   I blame stress, an my eating.   I know I could have made many better choices.   It is time to get back to work.   Bob Harper, from the biggest looser, wrote a book with a 30 day eating plan.  John and I read the book over the summer.   I decided to buy it and give the 30 days a try.  Week 1 I would call a success.   I am down 5 pounds from September 1.   I started at the RAC and I hope that strength training will get the numbers moving down again.   I can see 100 pounds down.  It is so close!!!!  

ONEderland!!!!!

YIPPEE!!!!!  I finally made it.  9 days after my mini goal, but I am there!!!!!!  What a week this has been.  Started out each morning in the usual way.  Making good food choices, but by the time dinner rolled around I ate whatever.  I even had apple pie and wine one night.   Well, not that I would encourage that type of eating, maybe it was exactly what I needed.  I was not good about logging all my food.   I got in a few walks, but really was not into my workouts.   This morning I got up and decided to just get on the scale.  My normal weigh day is Wednesday now, but I figured what the heck...

I am so HAPPY I did get on today.  What a ride this has been.  The next mini goal is August 2. 33 days about 5 weeks  I would like to be 100 pounds down.   It is less than 20 pounds and if I can keep up with 2 pounds a week I just may make it.  I have under 20 to go!  So fingers crossed for me!

Day 140

The end of my mini goal that started back in February and I am sad to say I am not at ONEderland.  YET! very close.  My scale was all over the place in the morning.  Why I have to step on it more than 1 time is beyond me.  I am about 2.5pounds from ONderland.   I have to just move on and not stress.

New mini goal....  to be down a total of 100 pounds on my 1 year anniversary of deciding to do this.
I have 6 weeks and about 20 pounds.  It will be tough.  I have not been losing at the 2 pound a week rate I have wanted, but I will do the very best I can to get there.  Over 80 pounds lost is nothing to be upset about!

Fitbit Ultra

I ordered the fitbit for John and I.   It is a fancy pedometer. It calculates steps, distance, calories burned, stairs climbed, and sleep quality. John has a bad habit of losing pedometers, I hope he can keep track of this one. It was expensive.  Tiger got one earlier in the year and loves hers. 

I still have the pedometer I borrowed from Ellen, but I have been looking at this tool since January and decided to just do it.  I will wear both for a few days to check for accuracy.  I am excited because it will sync to my fitness pal.  Now to figure out how :)

  I will keep you posted on what we think of this tool.