Carissa's "Let's Get Healthy" Journal!

[HollyJoy]

Morning girl! Guess you are going to bed now! lol I had to pop in here to tell you that you really motivated me with your exercise. I actually got my butt out of bed early this morning and did a mini workout on my Ab Lounge. Woot! I'm hoping to do this every morning. I know it's not enough, but it's a start.

I have the WATP tapes.. I used to do them and really liked them. Rebecca used to do them with me! lol I may have to find them.

Here's to a healthy day!

 

[carissanboys]

Good for you Holly!! Having others to motivate you really helps. I just ordered 5 new WATP workouts because while I really like them, I get bored with them. I do the 2 and 3 mile one pretty much every day and I need a change. She has a lot of different ones out. Can't wait to get the new ones in.

And yes, I'm getting ready to head to bed. Have a great day!

 

[liznboys]

I finally lost 2 lbs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It took 3 weeks, but it finally happened. Hoping to make my mini goal of 5 lbs for the month of January. I think I'll get there.

Congrats!!!

 

[carissanboys]

I haven't mentioned drinking water at all and thought I should say something about that. Drinking water hasn't been an issue for me since living here in the desert. I am always thirsty! I drink about 100 oz a day on average. I keep a large plastic cup filled in the fridge and whenever I walk by, I take a drink. I also got into the habit of drinking water when I was breastfeeding my youngest. I had no choice. I had killer thirst! Before I moved to Australia and before I had my youngest, I didn't drink much at all. But I think it's one habit that will always stick with me from now on.

This morning I did the WATP 2 mile and did 175 crunches. Can't wait for my new workouts to show up though!!

Breakfast: oatmeal w/ pb and jam

Snack: watermelon

Lunch: same salad as yesterday except added some leftover pork

Supper: Sauteed chicken with a raspberry glaze (just raspberry jam and balsamic vinegar), 1/2 cup of basmati rice, 1 carrot and broccoli

Snack: I made my faux apple crisp. I cut up one apple (leave the skin on) into bite size pieces. I put them in a baking dish. In a small bowl I mix about 1/3 cup of oats, 1-2 Tablespoons of sugar free peanut butter, and some splenda. Once it's all mixed, I drop it on top of the apples and bake for about 15 minutes at 350. The first time I ate it I was disappointed because it wasn't like apple crisp that I'm use to. Now I love it! I also like to add a dollop of vanilla yogurt on top.

 

[HollyJoy]

That apple crisp sounds really good I may have to try it for a sweet treat. It's 10pm here, and I still have 4 activity points to use up.. I don't know what to eat, but I sure do want to use them!

 

[carissanboys]

I had an ok day today. I felt really tired so I need to get to bed earlier tonight. The boys have been waking me up quite a bit at night and that really messes me up.

I didn't workout today, but hopefully tomorrow I'll do my WATP in the morning and then go for a one hour walk with my friend.

Breakfast: WW cereal bar, shredded wheat/egg pancake w/ ketchup

Lunch: Took the boys to Subway and had a 6 inch satay chicken on oat/honey bread. Just veggies on it. No cheese and no oil or anything. Have to figure out the points for it, but it can't be much.

Snack: yogurt and almonds

Supper: small portion of tuna casserole w/ a big salad

 

[Jane E.]

Carissa, congrats on the 2lb loss! Way to go!

WATP tapes are great but I get bored with the workouts too. After I knew the routines I started putting on music that I like & doing my own WATP workout. The time just seemed to fly by.

Thanks for the apple crisp recipe that sounds good.

 

[HollyJoy]

I hear ya on the tired front! One of the main reasons I have a hard time working out. I skipped the ab lounge yesterday, but was cleaning the house and that more than made up for my exercise! We bought Rebecca a basketball last night so she can practice, so we may take her up to the school and play some bball! lol

 

[kimwim8]

Hi Carissa! Just checking in to say hello and tell you you're doing great!!

Keep up the good work!

 

[carissanboys]

Thanks Kim I love seeing that pictures of your kids.

Holly...I really want to start getting more active as a family. Basketball would be great! I can so picture Rebecca playing

Jane...that's a great idea about doing my own WATP workout to music. I just ordered 5 new WATP DVD's so I'm anxious for them to arrive. I also bought a balance ball and a DVD and book so I can start doing stuff with that.

I had a hard time getting all of my points in today. I worked out quite a bit too which didn't help any

Breakfast: oatmeal w/ PB and jam

Lunch: WW frozen meal (it was very yummy!) and an apple
I was all out of salad stuff so had to pop something in the microwave. I'm glad I had them on hand. I'll be going shopping tomorrow to stock up on fruits and veggies. We go through them so fast.

Snack: almonds

Supper: chicken wings (this is the last of my stuff that I got at the butcher's...I ate 3 wings and took the skin off of them so not really that bad), mashed white and sweet potato (this is the only way I can get my boys to eat sweet potato...I just tell them I used white and yellow potatoes ), and spinach

Snack: just had a piece of wheat toast with a very tiny slather of margarine and jam, a small amount of raisins and some walnuts

I did 15 minutes of cardio this morning with 15 minutes of crunches (150) and upper body weight lifting. Then I did a one hour walk tonight. So when I got home I still had quite a few points left and I was really hungry. That's the reason for so many items in my evening snack.

I've lost another 2 lbs!!

 

[kimwim8]

I've lost another 2 lbs!!

 

[HollyJoy]

Morning C! Another 2 pounds? That's awesome! I was down another two yesterday for my WI too! Even after my big splurge Friday night (we went to DuClaw for dinner).


Keep going! You are inspiring me to work out!

 

[carissanboys]

Our connection was down last night so I wasn't able to come and post. Hate when that happens!

Breakfast: shredded wheat/egg pancake w/ ketchup

Lunch: Lunch at McDonald's again. Had the grilled chicken salad again but I also had the yogurt crunch thing. I was really hungry and that was really yummy! 4 points, but I had plenty to spare.

Snack: skim milk mocha

Supper: cheeseburger patty no bun, squash and spinach

Snack: banana and a yogurt

I didn't do a morning workout yesterday. I plan to do that every other day or on the days I can't walk at night. So today I'll do a longer workout since I can't walk tonight. Last night I did a 1 hour walk. My legs were hurting and they're even a tad sore today. I can definitely feel my body changing!

I love DuClaw Holly! Can't wait to be able to go back to Arundel Mills again BTW, I've been reading your blog so I already knew you'd gone there

 

[carissanboys]

This morning I did 30 minutes cardio (WATP 2 mile) and 15 minutes of crunches (150) and upper body work with the weights. I love it when I sweat and feel sore. I really feel my body changing.

I'll post my food at the end of the day.

 

[carissanboys]

Food for today:

Breakfast: oatmeal w/ pb and jam and some canteloupe

Lunch: Ww frozen meal

Snack: almonds and yogurt

Supper: scrambled eggs and multi-grain toast and carrots

I've been having tummy/bathroom issues with all of the fiber I've been eating so I took a bit of a break today from the salads. I'm sure I'll have a snack later as well...probably some grapes.

 

[goldcupmom]

Good Morning, Carissa!

I'm just catching up with visiting journals & am impressed with your exercise.

I LOVE WATP, but have recently joined a gym, so haven't done them in a while. I'm also on WW.

Australia sounds like a fascinating adventure. Hope you have a good day!

 

[kimwim8]

Good morning!!

You're doing so great with the exercise!!

I just wanted to come say hi, and say that the run/walk program I'm doing is pretty good for novices like me!! I'm a little nervous about this weekend, when I start week 2 & the running increases, but I'll give it a shot!!

I waited almost 4 weeks into my weight loss to start the running program. I definitely wanted to shed some weight first and make sure my mind was where I wanted it to be.

Take care, and again - you're doing GREAT!!!

 

[carissanboys]

Thanks for stopping by Julie!

And thanks for the continued support Kim

Yesterday~

Breakfast: oatmeal w/ pb and jam and a banana

Lunch: tomato and cheese sandwich on multi-grain bread and grapes

Snack: almonds and two small cookies that a friend made (first time I've eaten anything like that in a while)

Supper: steak and a salad

I went for a 1 hour walk last night.

I'll probably be pretty busy the next few days but I'll try and check in when I can.

 

[carissanboys]

I had someone ask me if I'd lost weight today!! Made me feel great The scale still isn't moving much, but I can see the differences.

Breakfast: shredded wheat/egg pancake w/ ketchup

Snack: almonds and a banana

Lunch: Chicken salad from McD's and diet coke

Snack: some leftover steak (I was really hungry and needed something fast)

Supper: 3 slices of vegetarian pizza and diet coke

It wasn't a great eating day, but we had a new family move here today that we're sponsoring. So we had to get them at the airport, bring them to their house, etc. Took them to lunch at McD's (we don't have a lot of options in this town) and then got pizza with them for supper. Tomorrow is another day. I still think I stayed within my points, especially since I don't use all of my flex points each week. I actually rarely use any of them.

I just got back from a one hour walk. It was my normal day to do my double workout in the morning with crunches and weights, but I just didn't have the time. I will tomorrow though.

 

[carissanboys]

Another busy day.

Breakfast: oatmeal w/ pb and jam

Lunch: tunafish sandwich on multi grain bread

Snack: almonds and grapes

Supper: We had the new family over to our house and I made a yummy spaghetti sauce. I had a small portion of spaghetti, a big salad and one piece of cheesy bread.

Snack: 2 weight watcher's cookies

I did a short 30 minute workout in the morning...15 minutes of cardio and 15 minutes of crunches (125) and weights for upperbody. I had planned to go for a one hour walk in the evening, but I ended up with a migraine and time ran away from me. Hopefully we'll be going tonight.

Life should calm down a little bit after this weekend.