Cam's New Lease on Life Journal (comments welcome!)

[goldcupmom]

Great job on the Loss, Cam! You are really getting back on track quite well!

have a restful weekend!!

 

[keenercam]

Thanks, everyone!
I had a great weekend, food-wise, even though I was busy with Special Olympics all of Friday and Saturday and we went to two movies on Sunday. I did a great job of staying on track and very close to my daily points. I was careful to eat before I left home both mornings before 6:30 and had my coffee on the way. And I didn't eat any of the food I was around all day both days. Instead, I ate minimally or something I brougth with me and then ate dinner when I got home. This was the most successful I have ever been during this event over the past many years that I have co-chaired the food committee.

Friday, June 12:
B: coffee w/skim milk; flat wrap w/light turkey (4)]
S: apple (1); banana (2)
L: turkey & cheese pinwheels (8); sun chips
S: sun chips (3)
S#2 (on the drive home at 10:00 pm) -- weight watchers cheddar crisps (2)
D: kashi SW chicken (4)

Activity: on my feet, lifting, carrying & serving food from 7 am - 10 pm except for 7 minutes
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Saturday:
B: arnold roll w/turkey & FF cheese; coffee w/skim milk (3)
S: apple (1); weight watchers yogurt (1)
L: zero point soup (0)
D: 2 extra lean burgers on 2 arnold rolls w/2 slices FF cheese (11); oven "fried" potato (3)

Activty: on feet, lifting, carrying, serving food 7 am - 2pm (never sat down)
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Sunday:
B: WW yogurt (1)
L: 1/2 turkey & cheese wrap (5)
S: 1/2 turkey & cheese wrap (5); movie popcorn (7)
D: arnold roll w/rotisserie chicken breast (4)
S: watermelon (2); edamame (1)

Activity: none (couch potato)
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Today, June 15
B: 2 slices whole wheat toast w/1 slice light turkey; coffee w/skim milk (3)
S: watermelon (1)
L: flat wrap (2); light turkey (1); zero point soup (0); green salad (0)
S: WW multigrain thins (2) with LC light cheese wedge (1)
S (while cooking dinner): edamame (1); pretzel crisps (2) with jalapeno hummus (2)
D: 4 oz pork chop w/shake & bake (5); 7 oz baked potato & low fat sourcream (4); green beans (0)
dessert: 2 multi-grain waffles with lite ice cream (5)

Activity: fire evacuation, down 14 flights of steps (LOL!)

 

[keenercam]

Ugh! I ate too much last night. I was doing fine until I gave in to the craving for the waffles and ice cream. Oh well, that is what the weekly points are for and today is a new day.

Food today:
B (before gym): arnold roll w/1 slice lean turkey; coffee w/skim milk (2)
B (post-gym); small sesame bagel with scrape of fat free cheese (5)
S: watermelon (1)
L: vegetable soup (0); green salad (0); flat wrap (2); lean turkey (1); hoagie spread (0)
S: lite popcorn (1)
S: 1/2 svg pretzel crisps (1); edamame (1)
D: turkey meatloaf (5); baked potato (3) w/light sour cream (1); green beans (0)
Dessert: watermelon (1); WW frozen candy bar (3)

Activity: 45 minutes treadmill

 

[keenercam]

Points were high yesterday, again. I had to dip into weekly points, but there wasn't a lot of "junk" on the menu. Still working on keeping the empty calories to a minimum. Yesterday, that was probably only the lite popcorn, the pretzel crisps and the WW frozen candy bar. I plan to do better today.

I had a killer personal training session this morning that included:
wall squats w/ball and weights
crunches on the ball
machine leg press
calf extensions
resistance band side steps with weights
isometric crunches
lunges on the bosu
flutter kicks

The toughest things were the isometric crunches and the flutter kicks. I should work on those every day. I know I am going to be so sore tomorrow and I have a 5k tomorrow night. There will be a HUGE walking contingent, so I won't be uncomfortable if I end up walking it.

Food today:
B: coffee w/skim milk; whole wheat toast w/1 slice turkey (2)
L: zero point soup (0); green salad (0); flat wrap (2); turkey breast (1); LC cheese wedge (1)
S: watermelon (1); WW peanut butter bliss mini bar (1)
D: turkey meatloaf (5); baked potato w/light sour cream (4); hummus & pretzel chips (4)
Dessert: WW frozen candy bar (3); edamame (1)

Activity:
10 minutes elliptical
30 minutes personal training

 

[toystoryduo]

That sounds like a great workout, Cam! I'm glad you like your new trainer.

Your plan for today looks good. You CAN do it!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

 

[keenercam]

Down .8 at WW WI this morning. Total of 6.2 for 4 weeks. Slow. UGH!
Going to try to eat more points in the morning, less later in the day, and get in my healthy oils this week.

Food today:
B: 4 oz bagel w/turkey; coffee w/skim milk (7.5)
L: green salad w/lite olive oil, lemon & garlic dressing (2)
S: WW 1 pt bar (1); FF plain yogurt w/strawberries (2)
D: turkey meatloaf (5); 2 arnold flat rolls (2); salad w/craisins & almonds (1); 1/2 frosted sugar cookie (2)
Dessert: ice cream w/lite chocolate syrup (5)

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Activity: 5k race in the rain

 

[toystoryduo]

Way to go on the weight loss, Cam! Keep up the good work!!!

 

[momof2minnies]

Good job Cam! Going in the right direction.
Keep up the great work!

Linda

 

[traceycooper]

congrats on the loss Cam slow and steady wins the race

 

[keenercam]

Thank you so much, Tracy, Linda & Tracey!

Well, I did do that charity 5k last night. It was disgusting. The rain was torrential, coming down in sheets until right before the start. We were standing there under umbrellas and I was still wet. Fortunately, the rain was much dimished soon after the start. However, I'd still advise to never do a race in the cold and rain with a migraine and little more in your stomach than Advil Migraine. I was feeling wretched. The course was very tough. They changed it to prevent one steep downhill (on cobblestones) because of the rain, and it ended up being so many uphills stretches instead AND it went right by the monkey house at the zoo; the smell was beyond description – you can bet I ran past there, even if it was uphill. LOL!

My sweet DH met me near the finish with a bottle of cold water and I went right to my car and drove straight home because I was wet and miserable and my head was pounding. He and DS had time for hot dogs and pizza while they were waiting for me. I could not have imagined eating at that point, but was hungry by the time I arrived home. I definitely could have done without the ice cream, but it was a nice treat.

Today:
B: WW yogurt (1); flat wrap w/turkey (3); coffee w/skim milk (.5)
L: green salad (0); greek dressing (w/lite EVOO), craisins & sunflower seeds (6)
S: lite popcorn (1)
D: 2 boneless buffalo wings (4); 3 oz sirloin (4); 1/2 baked potato plain(2); steamed broccoli (0)
dessert: oreo granola bar (2); pretzel crisps (1)



Activity:
30 solid minutes of crunches, pushups, core & leg work

 

[keenercam]

Playing catch-up again.

Saturday, June 20:
pre-7 mile walk: 1/2 power bar (2)
post-7 mile walk: egg beaters, salsa & arnold roll (2)
L: salad w/grilled chicken& feta & veggies (6); 1/2 multi-grain roll (2); 1/2 chicken tortilla soup (2); 2 peanut chews (2)
S: soft pretzel (6)
D: bite of chicken breast sandwich (1); small cupcake (4); pretzel crisps (1)

Activity: 7 miles of brisk walking
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Sunday, June 21
B: 2 lite multigrain english muffins w/egg beaters, canadian bacon & 1 sl FF ch & coffee w/skim milk (7)
L: combos (6)
D: 3 oz steak (4); baked potato (3)
Dessert: small cupcake (4); mini nilla wafers (2); lite ice cream on 1 waffle (4); pretzel crisps (1)

Activity: none
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Today:
B: coffee w/skim milk (.5)
L: veggie soup(0); green salad (0); lite EVOO (2); WW yogurt w/raspberries (2)
D: baked potato w/lite sour cream (4); brown rice (6); turkey meatloaf (4); corn (1)
dessert/snacks: LF chips, FF pretzels, WW ice cream (10)

Activity: jumping jacks & leg work (during commercials)

 

[momof2minnies]

Hi Cam,
How is it going? I have found this week hard with all the lousy weather.

Also the kids are out of school and hopefully this won't knock me off track.

Hey guess what- 146 days til cruising time!

Have a great day,
Linda

 

[keenercam]

OMG! Linda! That number scares me! I can't believe it is so close!

I was not disciplined through the weekend and early part of the week. I used all my daily points every day, every single point of my weekly allowance AND many of my activity points. I did earn more activity points than prior weeks, which had been my objective. At my WI I was UP .2. I should have taken off my jacket. LOL! I hate that I had a gain, but I wasn't surprised and I am so lucky it wasn't huge, considering how badly I'd eaten for 4 of the 5 previous days.

I have been logging all my food, even though much of it is mortifying!!!

6/23 -- Tuesday
B: arnold roll w/FF cheese; coffee w/skim milk (3)
S: FF plain yogurt with fruit (3)
L: whole wheat wrap w/laughing cow cheese (3)
S: soft pretzel with cheese dip (8)
S: donut (6)
D: lean ground beef w/brown rice & corn & broccoli & green salad (12)
dessert: donut (6); pretzel crisps (1)

Yes, I went on an absolute carb binge and ate a soft pretzel AND 2 donuts that day. No exercise

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6/24
B: lite multigrain english muffin w/FF cheese; coffee w/skim milk (2)
L: arnold roll w/FF cheese; salad w/FF dressing & craisins (2)
S: coffee w/skim milk (.5)
D: lean ground beef w/brown rice & corn & broccoli (11)

Activity:
10 minutes elliptical
30 minutes personal training -- upper body/core/ab
15 minutes bike
25 minutes WiiActive (148 cals)

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Thursday, June 25
B: coffee; skim milk; FF yogurt; raspberries (3)
S: watermelon (1)
L: green salad; greek dressing w/EVOO (2); homemade gazpacho (1)
S: soy crisps (2)
S: movie popcorn (5)
D: LC panini (7)
dessert: WW frozen candy bar (3)

Activity:
20 minutes walking
30 minutes WiiActive (198 calories)

 

[keenercam]

Today:
B: arnold flat roll w/1 sl FF cheese; apple; coffee w/skim milk (3.5)
L: LC chicken in peanut sauce (5); steamed broccoli & cauliflower (0)
S: green salad w/greek dressing (EVOO) (2); coffee w/skimmilk (.5)
D: chicken stir fry with brown rice (7.5)
dessert: southaven farms chocolate peanut butter muffin (2)


Activity:
30 minutes ab & core work

 

[keenercam]

I have been journaling very conscientiously, though not listing here. Playing catch-up now:

Saturday, June 27
B: 3/4 panera bagel & 1/2 RF cream cheese; coffee w/skim milk (7)
S: 1/2 southaven farm muffin (1)
L: flat wrap w/hoagie spread & turkey breast (4)
D: italian bread (2); 1 slice appetizer pizza (5); tilapia (4);potatoes (2); broccoli (0); cheese & chocolate cake (9)
dessert: chipcs & pretzels (2.5)

Activity:
5.3 miles walking (700 calories)
1/2 hour WiiFit (140 calories)

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Sunday, June 28
B: coffee w/skim milk (1)
S: cut fruit (2)
L: lasagna, green salad (5)
D: hamburger (no bread) (4); peanut noodles (3); salad, pickles, tomatoes & onion (0)
dessert: watermelon (2); bites of chips and pretzels (3)
S: flat out wrap w/turkey breast & lite mayo & hoagie spread (5); thin slice birthday cake (5)

Activity:
WiiActive -- 165 calories

 

[keenercam]

Today:
B: coffee w/skim milk; high fiber choc PB muffin (2)
L: lite popcorn (2): broccoli (0); LC panini (7)
S: 1/2 c. yogurt w/strawberries (1.5)
D: 2 small lean ground turkey burgers made w/peppers, onions & oats (5); tomato, pickle & onion (0); veggies/salad (0); flat wrap (2); 1 slice FF cheese (.5)


Activity: Wii Active (140 calories)

 

[keenercam]

Today:
B: coffee w/skim milk (1); southaven farm high fiber muffin (2)
L: lite popcorn (1): LC panini (7); salad w/EVOO (2)
S: WW cheddar twists (2)
D: small lean turkey burger w/onions, peppers & oats (3); flat out wrap (2); 1 FF cheese slice (.5); 2 oz whole wheat pasta with broccoli & tomatoes & soy parmesan cheese (3)
dessert: 2 small bites birthday cake (2)

Activity:
1 and 1/2 WiiActive workouts (250 cals)

 

[momof2minnies]

Hi Cam,
How are things going? I have not been doing good at all on this project we have going.

I also counted wrong for our trip.It was more like 151 days when I said 146- sorry.

I hope things are better for you.

Talk soon,
Linda

 

[keenercam]

Thanks for checking in, Linda!
I have been very active and I have been conscientiously journaling every bite. I am just hoping the scale will show some progress tomorrow. I am about to kick it into submission. I am pretty frustrated about it.

Last night, I did a regular WiiActive workout in the 30day challenge. Then I re-started it, but eliminated some of the exercises that were rough on my knees and hips (in-line skating, jumping lunges) and those that would require the resistance band (figured I'd get that stuff at my personal training session this morning). It was a good workout and I really like the 30 day challenge. I may also be lengthening those workouts by doing a custom workout after the regular one, to get closer to an hour.

This morning, I did a 10 minute warmup on the elliptical and then my PT kicked my butt for a half hour. It was a good whole-body workout, including
leg presses
lateral raises (with dumbbells)
lateral raises without dumbbells
flutter kicks
leg presses
lunges with a one-arm weight push on each "raise"
bench crunches
more lunges w/weights
more bench crunches
planks (on back) with a ball
lying crunches with ball between legs (lifting legs only)
more planks with ball
more lateral raises with heavy weights, then lighter weights, then no weights

I could barely walk when we were done and my biceps and triceps were trembling. LOL! So, then I did 10 minutes on the bike to spend a few minutes with my friend.

Food today:
B(pre-gym): arnold flat roll w/1 slice LF turkey; coffee w/skim milk (2)
B (post-gym): SHF high-fiber roll (2)
S: watermelon (1)
L: LC peanut chicken w/steamed green beans (5)
S: apple (1); WW yogurt (1)
D: turkey burger on whole wheat flat out w/1 sl FF cheese & lettuce (6)
dessert: birthday cake (7)

Activity:
30 minutes personal training session
20 minutes elliptical & bike
WiiActive (252 calories)

 

[momof2minnies]

That sounds like a productive day Cam.You will definately see progress tomorrow.I would be shocked otherwise.

Keep up the great work,
Linda