hi! ok, plan went well today. however, i'm changing it slightly. it'll still be 1,000 calories. Breakfast will be a little smaller so that i can have 3 snacks, instead of two everyday. therefore, i'll be eating 3 meals and 3 snacks: eating 6 times a day instead of 5.
i think i ate a little over 1,000 today. so, i'll record it as 1010. lol, it was a large red pepper that did it.
calories: 1010
exercise: 140 minutes (2 hrs, 20 min!) all cardio
total aug exercise: 17 hrs!
Progress as of today: 0.4 lbs lost so far, only 8 lbs to go!
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Good Morning, Saturday morning:
So far, so good. I have had breakfast as well as my first snack. I may have the two snacks and then lunch, rather than with lunch inbetween beceause of my schedule. As long as I stick to the meals, that's my only goal for these 10 days. ====================================================== 55 min exercise
total aug: 14 hrs, 40 min
ok, I have a 10 day plan for myself. I will succeed. I am a smart, intelligent person. I have a lot of knowledge of nutrition. I have planned satisfying meals. there is not reason why i can't succeed. after 10 days, i'm upping my calories and keeping my exercise up. after this plan, I am going to do alternate days of 1700 and 2000 calories per day...and see what happens.
my plan: 1,000 calories per day. (10 days.) now, i know its difficult, but after binging for 6 days straight on a range of 2000-4200 calories, this will be doable. it's 10 days. that's it. after that, i will have 1700 calories the next day. followed by 2000 the day after. then, 1700 again. and so on.
the plan, finally: Breakfast: egg whites, toast, plum.
snack: light and fit yogurt, plum or another fruit.
lunch: wheatgrass shot, shirataki noodles, any lean cuisine meal
snack: light and fit yogurt and a fruit.
dinner: wheatgrass shot, shirataki noodles, any lean cuisine meal.
now, what's good about the plan: It allow for a VARIETY of food in lunch and dinner. I sometimes have had problems with variety. It gives reasonable carbs, proteins, fats. It can be filling and offers voluminous serving. Like, it's not cakes and pies or heavy meats and sauces. it's portion controlled.
negatives: low in calories. salty lean cuisines lead me to have cravings for sweets. i need to get through 10 days. I have to remain in control, because i feel as though i have lost all control these past 6 days!
please give me your input.
shirataki noodles have "no" calories. they are all fiber, from a yam. look them up online, miraclenoodles is the brand. by adding them into a lean cuisine, the meal becomes more filling because there is more to be eaten!
next, i've been applying to music jobs. we'll see what happens in the next few weeks of summer. If i don't get a job, i'm moving on...to start another career. however, i do know that teaching pays a good salary and summers are "off." so, if it works out, it works out. A career is not my life...and whatever it is i do, what i want most is to be able to live out my life...exercise and enjoy nature and all those kind of things, along with my career. so far, i haven't been able to do that...probably because of school and working on my degree while working.
as long as i can reach my goals and fitness potential, i'm happy. I don't want my progress hindered beceause i don't have enough time to exercise and be healthy. i obviously need to work on my habits with eating and consuming food in a healthy manner. the less stress, the better.
in many ways, i hope teaching doesn't work out. in some ways, i hope it does. there are other jobs i probably could get right now, but they wont pay as much. and, i need to be able to support myself. that's a big factor in all of this. my mom mentioned "billing" but i don't know how serious she is. she's not a supporter of me changing careers. also, you really don't need schooling to be a medical biller. so, i really don't know! however, if it pays decently, then i'd look into it.
i need less stress in my life. whatever it takes.
1600 calorie breakfast followed later by "lunch":
1. taco bell grilled stuffed burrito: 700 2. large slice of pizza with eggplant and ricotta: 1,000 3. Starbucks blended drink: 160 3. starbucks muffin: 420 4. starbucks blueberry coffee cake: 310
total so far: 4190
all that taco bell and pizza and starbucks was eaten together, once after the next. my stomach is majorly full!
my favorite part was taco bell.
Progress as of today: 0.4 lbs lost so far, only 8 lbs to go!
one month till my 25th birthday.
even though i said i was contemplating not measuring foods and counting calories, i'm not ready to make a step like that right now.
total calories = 3110
total exercise minutes today: 110
total aug minutes = 13 hrs, 45 min
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its around noon. calories: 3,000.
maybe i'll stop binging when i'm ready. hopefully that's before i gain 10 pounds.
ummm...i may just skip counting and measuring foods tomorrow. something has to give.
Progress as of today: 0.4 lbs lost so far, only 8 lbs to go!
2660 calories.
exercise: 2 hrs, 5 min (cardio.)
total august: 11 hrs, 55 min
i am not paying to do yoga anymore. I have taken a sort of break from using weights also. i am limiting my use of money as i haven't had an income since June. At least the health insurance i personally pay for doesn't realize this and that is good, as long as i pay my monthly bill.
binged again today. its 11:51 am and i've had 2450 calories.
Progress as of today: 0.4 lbs lost so far, only 8 lbs to go!
calories = 3555
i am now going to attempt an hr walk on the treadmill...it's 9:14pm. Maybe anti-depressants would help!?
so today wasn't better!
calories were 2855 up till 11am. yes, not kidding. I will probably eat more later. I need to stick to my plans. I even planned my meals today, but obviously didn't stick with 'em! I will alot myself up to 3555 for today.
ok, so, the plan is to eat 1200 calories for wed, thurs, fri, and sat. I know i can do it. If i do that, my calories will be more balanced for these 6 days. 1200 is VERY hard for me.
Progress as of today: 0.4 lbs lost so far, only 8 lbs to go!
Wry observation #1: I think planning for 1200 calorie days only serves to set you up for bingeing later on, and thus failure to accomplish your goal. You yourself say that 1200 is "VERY hard" for you to do. Then don't do it! I shudder to think of what this is doing to your metabolism.
Wry Observation #2: Punishing yourself by bingeing will not solve any of your problems. It won't help you get a job, it won't help you with money or relationships. It only serves to destroy your self-esteem from the inside. The world is harsh enough, and you have many battles (and rewards) ahead of you. A pity it is to be your own worst enemy when the world has enough of them for you already.
Now having said my piece, I want to give you a big cyber hug. Yesterday's calorie intake was not that bad. Most young, active women need around 2600 cals just to maintain. Today will probably be a little high, but you can't undo what's already done, so the next best thing is to resume with a "normal" meal at the next mealtime.
total calories = 2510
total exercise minutes: 140 min (1 hr, 50 min in walking, 30 weights)
total workout for august: 9 hrs, 50 min
I binged because i was relieved that my summer performing in the orchestra was over, but also because i am not relieved that i don't have a job. it's really pathetic...the binging, that is! but, i honestly am getting over it...no matter how many times i say it, i'm getting closer.
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crud...really bad binge. I don't know what got into me! I binged a total of 2250 calories in one sitting...after a breakfast of just 150 calories. Now, my total so far, 11:58am, is 2400 calories. oops!?
not good. not good. I keep telling myself i want to be thinner...more lean...but i am just wrecking my body this way (eating the way i do.)
yesterday, i only got 45 min exercise in...not 1hr, 45 min. I got really tired after my last concert.
so!? what am i to do!? i guess make tomorrow a better day.
Progress as of today: 0.4 lbs lost so far, only 8 lbs to go!
Tell me, who buys the food that you binge on? This used to be a HUGE bone of contention when I lived at home. My mother would get so angry with me, because they were buying food for a family of 5 and I'd eat most of it :-(
After I moved out on my own, I had more control over what was in supply, because I learned that there are many foods that I just CANNOT have in the house. Potato chips, chocolate chips, peanut butter (sometimes), cookies (for the most part), etc.
Try to be kind to yourself for the rest of the day. Obviously something's troubling you...
I binge when I am an emotional wreck or bored. If it's emotional, face the problem or at least re-evaluate the situation. If it's because you're bored... clean the house...go for a walk.... call an old friend....go to the library and pick out a good book....Get on DD and write an ENTRY!
We're all here for ya!
so, i had a carb-rich breakfast: 1360 calories. it included THREE peanut butter sandwiches with 2 tablespoons for PB on each one. i also had a banana and kombucha tea. hmmm...what else did i eat...not sure. but, i remember it added up to 1360 calories.
i then ate a lunch/snack much later. it was a protein shake that i tried to turn into ice cream...but my blender stinks...the other one that my mom doesn't want me using worked better. i'm going to return this one tomorrow...and try to get something better! and i had some veggies with that.
then, next time i ate was another binge...not on carbs...but i wanted to have my intake just below 1800...instead it's 1965 for today.
calories: 1965
exercise: 45 min. all cardio.
total august exercise: 7hrs, 30 min
Progress as of today: 0.4 lbs lost so far, only 8 lbs to go!
total aug exercise: 6hr, 45 min
exercise: 30min...elliptical
calories: 1550 (i sure hope that the two souflee/kugel things i had had truthful nutrition facts labels..if not, my calories are much higher, lol!)
hi.
it's been a good day...except that i have not exercised yet and it's 5:25pm
...i had a slight binge before. I'm nervous because the thing that i binged on was a potato kugel...like a potato souffle...that supposedly is a "healthy delite" and contains only 70 calories per serving. however, due to how thick and dense it was, i don't know if I can believe it. I had all 4 servings. I totally hope that this company is telling the truth!
i think i'm going to try something new in terms of eating/exercise!
GG: your idea to make "ice cream" and slushees was GREAT!!!!! Thank you! I've been making ice cream out of flavored protein shakes! Spiruteen is the brand. Today, i had the peanut butter chocolate. from one packet of just under 100 calories, I was able to make at least 2 full cups of "ice cream!!!!" It's sooooo worth it!
I am definitely going to the store tomorrow morning to pick up more packets of all kinds of flavors.
i also tried an unsweetened banana...but i had to add like 3 packets of splenda (which does have a few calories in it). so, the sweetened ones are more worth it, in my opinion. they are about the same in calories.
after exercising for the next 7 days, i'm going to make myself an ice cream from these protein mixes. they are soooo good! i love 'em! such a great change of pace.
so, for the next 7 days: breakfast, lunch, dinner, plus at least 3 shakes a day! there are sooo many good flavors: smores, chocolate, vanilla, cookies and cream...the list goes on...
i totally need to exercise! i'm going to go to my college gym tonight, since the other gym i belong to is closed pretty much all weekend except for saturday morning. as an alumni, i get free use of the university gym.
foods i had today: tuna, many plums, 2 peaches, light and fit yogurts, an entire package of carrot souffle (really good!), an entire package of potato kugel, 2 protein shakes (peanut butter chocolate, banana), 1/4 lb of salsa (not spicey, like just diced tomatoes and onions with spices and a little salt)...i feel like i'm missing something...
Progress as of today: 0.4 lbs lost so far, only 8 lbs to go!
Saturday AM entry:
Today I almost had a binge session for breakfast...but I guess i chose to eat foods that are satisfying and filling enough that I didn't! I had a really odd breakfast: tea/water, two large plums, light yogurt, and teryaki tuna...bumblebee makes it and its coated in a really good sauce with sesame seeds. It's really good and I bought a ton of it yesterday. the tuna is only 160 calories...my whole breakfast was 320 calories.
later, i'm going to make a slushee/sorbet of a spiruteen brand protein shake with strawberries and ice in it! I cannot wait and I hope it comes out right with the blender. GG gave me this idea when she talked about making "ice cream" out of coffee emergen-c. I may try that...if i ever get around to buying that flavor online.
****************************************************** Friday Entry:
hi. today i took a break from cardio because my legs have been feeling really heavy and tired!
total Aug: 6 hrs, 15 min
today's exercise: 2 hr, 10 min (yoga, bike, weights)
calories: 1500...but it could have been much less...i splurged on dinner, 480 calories.
dinner included 3 red peppers, 3 tomatoes, 3 plums, 1 peach, teryaki salmon! it was a bit much fruit. but, better splurging on fruit than bread or cookies!
Progress as of today: 0.4 lbs lost so far, only 8 lbs to go!
1600 calories. not bad...but i kinda wanted less considering all the fruit and vegetables i'm eating (perhaps a bit too much fruit...but i'm not limiting it because i want the carbs from the fruit)
exercise: 75 minutes walking
total exercise in August: 4 hrs, 5 min
today was great! it's the first day that i didn't have to think about preparing work or studying all summer! fantastic!
i woke up and decided not to go to yoga because i wanted to do some other things in the morning. I had breakfast, did a little laundry and left the rest for later.
walked to get a manicure and walked back. it took about 50 minutes round trip walking.
came home, had some early lunch. left to go and hand in my paper at school. sadly, the professor wasn't there! so, i left it in the office...he seems to not be in frequently and i didn't want to wait till next week! i also handed in some library book and made a few inquiries about getting an alumni card so i can continue to use the gym, library, pool, things like that...
then, i went to the park....got a salad at burger king first. i felt really tired and took a nap on a bench at the park! lol. its a nice park. then, i did some reading. i didn't care too much about exercising because i did walk in the morning.
i came home, had a snack of some yogurt and fruit (actually a lot of fruit and yogurt)
started to practice my instrument like 2 hrs later...and stopped to eat again. i had a fried tofu thing with lot of vegetables...and two more light yogurts. (yes, it was a lot of food.)
i wanted to go to yoga, but felt too tired...and i'm practicing my instrument and watching a movie, instead.
yoga tomorrow morning no matter what...especially because i'm not going to be able to go everyday on the weekend.
have a good day!
Progress as of today: 0.4 lbs lost so far, only 8 lbs to go!
Have a GREAT weekend.
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So far, so good! Hopefully this will help you get back on track. I think it must be a relief to your system too, not to be ingesting so much food. Best of luck to you on this. You are right to focus on what makes you happy and what is important to you. Jobs will come and go. They don't really determine your self-worth. They are a means to an end.
harleygirl79 on 08/11/2007:
I do find it difficult, sometimes, I don't want to cook for everyone else. But I do, cause I'm a mom. LOL Thanks for the comment
Kia on 08/12/2007:
The day went well for you :)