Lindas Journal - 2-29-2008.. BEWARE EDIETS!!

[lindalinda]

what a beautiful day it was today! I got a little sunburned from being outside (not much) I bought one of those polar heart meter things to check my heart rate when I'm exercising, and as suspected, It doesnt get high enough when I'm walking. I was walking my 3.75 miles and it showed an average of 132. And that was me watching it and trying to walk faster when it showed lower. This is probably why I have so much trouble losing weight. I never have been able to get the heart rate up where it should be. I can climbing stairs, but the stairwell at work isnt air conditioned so its too hot in there now. I am gonna check it on the stairmachine and see how that is.

Anyway, me and the boy went and saw Over the Hedge tonite. OMG go see it! I was crying I was laughing so much! My son loved it too! He looked up the web site when we got home. I put Hammy the crazy squirrel as my wallpaper on my computer. Anyway, I grilled some burgers tonite. Turkey burgers. I thought I would try it. They were ok, better than I thought but nothing to write home about. Heres today:

Banana Spice Muffin 2 Muffins 120

Salad Dressing, fat free 2 Tbsp 30
Salad, tossed 1 med 25
Bacon Bits 1 Tbsp 30
Salad Dressing, fat free 2 Tbsp 30
Egg, poached or boiled 1 large 74
baked chips 1 oz 120

sugar free fudgesicle 1 40

ground turkey patty 1 160
whle wheat hamburger bun 1 90
Green Beans 1/2 cup 22
smart-beat fat free cheese 1/2 slice 12
smart-beat fat free cheese 1/2 slice 12
Rice, Brown 1/3 cup 73

baked tostitos 1 oz 110

Chocolate Pudding 1 Package 100

sugar free fudgesicle 1 40

total cals-1088

exercise- walking 3.75 miles 384 cals burned av HR 132

I am gonna try to keep track of the av HR and see if I can get it higher. I will try the stairmachine tonite and see what that shows. (I am a problem solver as you may have noticed)

 

[lindalinda]

Back to work today, but it was an easy shift. Boring actually.

I did get my walking done today and I did a little better with my HR. I decided to pump my arms and that increased it a little.

Heres todays food:

banana 1/2 small 45
NutriFlakes Cereal - 40% Bran Cereal 1 Bowl 100

smart-beat fat free cheese 1/2 slice 12
smart-beat fat free cheese 1/2 slice 12
ground turkey patty 1 160
whle wheat hamburger bun 1 90

Salad, tossed 1 med 25
Bacon Bits 1 Tbsp 30
Salad Dressing, fat free 2 Tbsp 30
Salad Dressing, fat free 2 Tbsp 30
Egg, poached or boiled 1 large 74

Chewy Fudge Bar (NutriSystem Classics) 1.2 oz. 90

multi-grain wheat thins chips 1 package 100
Egg, poached or boiled 1 large 74

sugar free fudgesicle 1 40

baked cheetos .75 oz 100

total cals-1012

exercise- 3.75 miles walked 60mins av HR 144

 

[kmp1191]

Linda -
hey, just checking in...i've been slacking lately...sorry.
Your "baby girl" is adorable!! We used to have one that looked like that...her name was China...a real love!! Unfortunately, she was a handful, and didn't get along w/ the narcotics dog, so we gave her to some friends...she is SSSOOOOOO happy!!
Also, your boy is quite the handsome one...better watch out ladies!!!
Looks like your doing good on your food & exercise...keep it up!! Although I don't know how you workout in jeans??!!! Either windpants or shorts for me!

Take it easy and keep up the good work!
marie

ps - how's the new camera?

 

[lindalinda]

I dont usually work out in jeans, usually shorts or those running pants that go just past your knees. It was just cold so I wore jeans that one day. Today I decided to check my HR on the stairmachine. What a bummer. I worked sooo hard trying to get my HR up, I was sweating and exhausted. Mind you I do this exercise ALL THE TIME. My HR for the first 1/2 hour was 123! the next session I got it up to 132! And I was DYING. I was working sooo hard. According to the machine I burned like 2500 cals per hour. (not really of course I never count what the machine says) I cannot believe I wasnt burning any fat . There is simply no way. I had to stop and rest after 30 mins, I usually go straight thru 60. It really torques me off. I dont know why it surprises me, I had to give up on the elliptical at the Y because i could only do up to 135, the same on my nordic track. I do know the arm thing yesterday seemed to help while I was walking, and I dont move my arms on the stairmachine. So I think I am gonna primarily walk like I did yesterday, at least until after vacation when I can run again.

My boy has been working with the camera (he took the pic of arwen). I cant believe I let him take my new 500$ camera to school today but I did. I may be brain damaged....probably aerobic related....not getting enough oxygen to my brain.

Anyway...food:

Banana Spice Muffin 2 Muffins 120

Chewy Fudge Bar (NutriSystem Classics) 1.2 oz. 90

Egg, poached or boiled 1 large 74
Bacon Bits 1 Tbsp 30
Salad Dressing, fat free 2 Tbsp 30
Salad Dressing, fat free 2 Tbsp 30
Salad, tossed 1 med 25

multi-grain wheat thins chips 1 package 100
Egg, poached or boiled 1 large 74

smart-beat fat free cheese 1/2 slice 12
smart-beat fat free cheese 1/2 slice 12
ground turkey patty 1 160
whle wheat hamburger bun 1 90

Chocolate Pudding 1 Package 100

sugar free fudgesicle 1 40

total cals-987

exercise - 60 mins stairmachine 528 cals burned av HR 126

 

[Foxfiregrrl]

Hey Linda! You are doing great! I don't really get the heart rate thing either. I don't have a monitor but that might be interesting to check. The one on the treadmill in the hotel never seemed to work right

I agree about pumping your arms. A while back when we were walking I decided to do different moves w/ my arms like bicep curls, pumping them overhead etc. Boy did that get my heart pumping! I almost couldn't keep walking at the same pace cause it got me a little over stressed. That has been awhile... I might try that again some now that I am more used to my walking schedule.

I don't know how you managed to keep a low heart rate on the stairmaster! Like I've said before that is one of THE Hardest machines to me!

Keep up the good work!

 

[lindalinda]

I worked today until 6, so I got home around 640 and quickly changed my clothes and did my walk. I did pretty well HR wise and time I guess. But my battery went dead on my radio so I only did one circuit, that 1 7/8 miles. I did it in 28:47 so that about 15.5 min miles. Thats okay. HR was up in the 160s for part of it but kind of slow to get going. I wanted dinner by then so I decided that was enough.

The boy had his golf championship yesterday. He didnt win but he did okay, a 47. Thats not as good as normal but not too bad. His grampy (my dad) and mimi (my mom) took him. Thats better than you think because they have been divorced for 10 yrs or so and are NOT friendly. So I'm glad that went ok. I had to work of course so I missed it.

Heres my food:

Blueberry Bran Muffin 2 Muffins 120

Black Beans and Rice 1 Package 160

multi-grain wheat thins chips 1 package 100

Egg, poached or boiled 1 large 74

Turkey with Dumplings 1 Package 260

sugar free fudgesicle 1 40

Chocolate Pudding 1 Package 100

total cals- 854...guess what I did, i punched in the black beans and rice twice and thought I was at 1014!

exercise- 28 mins walking av HR 142 cals burned 180 (according to the charts)

early shift tomorrow so I need my rest , nite!

 

[lindalinda]

Ooops I havent posted since tuesday! Well I know wednesday was horrible, food-wise. Guy at work was talking about a chow run and said Linda you never order anyway, and I said its because you guys always go to the same boring palces and if you went someplace new maybe I would order. So he said like what and I said...maybe italian? So he went and got us Samplers at Fazolis. OMG I ate all of it. Every bite and it was humongous! I looked it up and it was 780 cals! yikes! So that made wednesday about 1600 cals. Yep. (I had brought a carton of chicken noodle soup (120 cals) so I was over 660 cals!

I didnt do too bad yesterday tho, and today I did okay. I got up and exercised first thing. 30 mins stairmachine. Then I did laundry, and had to run get a haircut, then I got my nails done (toes too! ). Then I came home and cleaned cleaned cleaned. BLAH I stink at cleaning but I worked really hard. Still doing laundry as well. Had to pick up my boy and he is having a jam session with 2 friends now. They are trying to start a rock band. Gotta love it! I just finished 15 more mins on the stairmachine, didnt have a chance to walk today. I am trying to figure out if I have enough and the right clothes for vacation. I think I will buy a few more shorts and tops just in case tomorrow. I am getting both nervous and psyched for the trip.

Oh I remember why I didnt post now! It was BF Heck! He made me soooo upset I was thinking about breaking up with him BEFORE vacation. (I fully expect to want to break up with him after...these trips are horrible for relationships) He is so not into it and it is making me so mad. I have had to plan the whole thing, and I am driving the whole way by myself! (He cant drive a stick-shift) So I told him I was nervous and needed some help (with the planning, maps etc is what I meant) and he had the nerve to get mad at me for asking. I am nervous only about the driving down part. We cant leave until he gets off work at 4 , so I will be looking for a hotel at 10 or 11pm in the dark. That stresses me out, I always want to know exactly where I am going. Anyway, its okay now, he called and told me "of course hes going to help, why would I think he wasnt? " Duh. Anyway we are taking his son too and another boy so 3 teens and us and he hates the idea. He is not a kid person I guess, and I LOVE kids! Even teens! I think they are fun to be around and keep you young and he thinks they are loud and obnoxious! You can see the conflict I think. Anyway . We are leaving on thursday, arriving friday and he and his son are leaving tues morning, while me and my son and his friend are staying until saturday. So I will have some time to recuperate if it doesnt go well anyway. Enough of that...sorry to rant.

food:

NutriFlakes Cereal - 40% Bran Cereal 1 Bowl 100

Pasta Parmesan with Broccoli 1 Package 180

multi-grain wheat thins chips 1 package 100
Chewy Fudge Bar (NutriSystem Classics) 1.2 oz. 90

sugar free fudgesicle 1 40

Chicken Breast Patty 1 Patty 130
pesto 3 tsp 15

Chocolate Shake 1 Packet 90


baked cheetos .75 oz 100

NutriFlakes Cereal - 40% Bran Cereal 1 Bowl 100

total cals-945

exercise- 45 mins stairmachine...didnt wear the HR monitor so I dont know that...forgot. I will try to remember tomorrow. I worked hard tho! 396 cals burned .

 

[lindalinda]

Back to work today. I hate working when everyone else is having fun. Its not too bad tonite tho. I did get 30 mins exercise in this morning and some trip planning done. Heres my food:

Pancake Mix 1 Package 110
sugar-free maple syrup 1/4 cup 30

Chewy Fudge Bar (NutriSystem Classics) 1.2 oz. 90

Tuna 3 oz 80
smart-beat fat free cheese 1/2 slice 12
smart-beat fat free cheese 1/2 slice 12
Egg, poached or boiled 1 large 74

multi-grain wheat thins chips 1 package 100

Slimfast Lo-carb Drink 1 190

pesto 3 tsp 15
Chicken Breast Patty 1 Patty 130

sugar free fudgesicle 1 40

oreo crisps 1 bag 100

total cals-983

exercise- 30 mins stairmachine 264 cals burned

 

[lindalinda]

Just a quick check in.

Pancake Mix 1 Package 110
sugar-free maple syrup 1/4 cup 30

Egg, poached or boiled 1 large 74
smart-beat fat free cheese 1/2 slice 12
smart-beat fat free cheese 1/2 slice 12
Tuna 3 oz 80
baked tostitos 1 oz 110

oreo crisps 1 bag 100

Pasta Parmesan with Broccoli 1 Package 180
ritz snack mix 1 bag 100

Chewy Fudge Bar (NutriSystem Classics) 1.2 oz. 90

sugar free fudgesicle 1 40

total cals-938

exercise -30 mins stairmachine 264 cals burned

 

[kmp1191]

Hey Linda - just checking in....your food looks great....keep it up!
Have fun w/ the kids....tell bf to stay in the room if he doesn't want to have fun w/ them! LOL I know you and your son will have fun...so just focus on that.

 

[lindalinda]

Thanks Marie. I think he will be ok as long as I leave him with some beer by the pool! He says its gonna be fine and for me not to worry so I guess thats the best thing to do. I just tend to stress.

Anyway, I worked til 6 then my son had his golf banquet tonite. At gatti world, so the food today is not great, but really not that bad. Considering. No exercise tho, no time.

Slimfast Lo-carb Drink 1 190

oreo crisps 1 bag 100

multi-grain wheat thins chips 1 package 100

Chicken Noodle Soup 1 Container 120

Mr Gattis sausage pizza 1/2 slice 140
Mr Gattis cheese stick 1 stick 104
Mr Gattis Iceberg Lettuce 1 oz 4
Mr Gattis fat free ranch 2 tbsp 62
Mr Gattis egg, hard boiled 1 0z 45

Mr Gattis Chocolate pudding 4 oz 100

Pasta, Cooked 1/2 cup 80
Cheese, Parmesan, grated 1 Tbsp 23

sugar free fudgesicle 1 40

baked cheetos .75 oz 100

total cals- 1208

 

[lindalinda]

I had to get up at 4am for an early shift today , so that makes me sooo tired! I did accomplish some stuff tho. Me and the boy cleaned, vacuumed and washed the car, and set up the dvd players and the x-box and made sure it was all working for the trip, and taped up the wires and stuff to make it neat so the boys can sit in the back without getting tangled in the wires. I think we got it all worked out. I have a honda crv, so 5 ppl is gonna be tight. I hope it will be ok!

Anyway, we went to ponderosa for dinner and got the buffet. All I can say is Yuck! What a waste of time and money. I had about 7 bites of food altogether. So did my boy. Even the brownie I had was teeny. maybe 2 small bites. I logged it all but I seriously doubt the amounts I ate added up to the calories I logged. I cant find a reference for 1 bite dried up chicken.So my cals today are less than what it says I would say quite a bit.

Egg, poached or boiled 1 large 74

baked cheetos .75 oz 100

Chewy Fudge Bar (NutriSystem Classics) 1.2 oz. 90

Black Beans and Rice 1 Package 160

baked cheetos .75 oz 100

Slimfast Lo-carb Drink 1 190

Green Beans 1/2 cup 22
Corn 1/4 cup 33
Chicken, White Meat 1 oz 44
Brownie 2 oz 221

sugar free fudgesicle 1 40

total cals-1074

 

[goldcupmom]

Sound like you're still doing good with the food, Linda, and the exercise is AWESOME!!

Handsome, son!!

HOpe things go well with the trip. Kids can be a mixed blessing, sometimes, but FUN!!

Have a great rest of the week!

 

[lindalinda]

Thanks Julie. I just realized in one week I will be in orlando! I sure hope I feel better ! I am having CRAMPS! YUCK! I usually dont post in the middle of the day but I thought I better show my food so far today. It is truly awful.

baked tostitos 1 oz 110

NutriFlakes Cereal - 40% Bran Cereal 1 Bowl 100

baked cheetos .75 oz 100
smart-beat fat free cheese 1/2 slice 12
whole wheat hot dog bun 1 90
Turkey Hot Dogs 1 Hot Dog 90

multi-grain wheat thins chips 1 package 100
ritz snack mix 1 bag 100
Hershey Bar 1 bar 230

totals so far 1pm - 932! OMG Im done and its 1pm! This is not good!

 

[Foxfiregrrl]

Hey Linda Sorry to hear you've been stressing about vacation. Don't Worry, Be Happy! You are going on Vacation! I am jealous. I hope you have a wonderful time and send your bf back to the hotel like Marie said if he starts to be a pain!

You have been doing Really good on your eating and exercising! I'm sure yesterday turned out not to be too bad. Besides it is ok to have an off day once in awhile, esp. during TOM. It can make me want to pig out sometimes

Hope you had a good day today! See ya later.

 

[lindalinda]

Wow! I havent had time to post in a while! I have been getting ready to go. I leave in a couple of hours. So all you guys take care...I will be having a blast (despite my un-fun BF) Wish me luck! I am eating whatever I want and worrying about nothing whatsoever! I'm sure I will burn lots of calories anyway. Be Back 6/18. Toodles!

 

[Foxfiregrrl]

WELCOME HOME, LINDA!

Hope you had a wonderful time on your trip! Can't wait to hear all about it!

I was coming to bump you up on the page and then I realized that you will be home today I'm sorry you had to come home, I know that I never want to come home when I have been on vacation

See ya soon!

 

[goldcupmom]

Hope you had a great trip, Linda! Can't wait to hear about it!!

 

[lindalinda]

Hey I'm back but pooped! I'll be posting again tomorrow. I was sooo bad! anyway. I have a trip report started on the universal board. check it out.

 

[lindalinda]

Ok, I'm back on track again, food-wise anyway. I didnt get exercise in today, I'm still unpacking and I had to go back to work today, but hopefully I'll get some tomorrow. I have to log my exercise I got on vacation still. I actually did get soem, went to the gym several times and I am gonna log some walking time as well, just have to do some cyphering first.

Food today:

Egg, poached or boiled 1 large 74

Cheese, Cottage, 2% 1/4 cup 50
Cheese, Cottage, 2% 1/4 cup 50

NutriFlakes Cereal - 40% Bran Cereal 1 Bowl 100

Slimfast Lo-carb Drink 1 190

Soy Pretzels 1 Package(28g) 120

Chicken Pasta Parmesan 1 Package 220

Chocolate Fudge Cake 1 Cake 130

sugar free fudgesicle 1 40

total cals-974

You all can check out my trip report..its called Boys R Icky on the Universal trip reports board. (Its a work in progress)