1 Month Down

This week was alot better than last week.  I paid attention to portion sizes and calories 90% of the time.  I only made it to the gym once though but, this week is the last time it will happen.  School starts tomorrow for the girls.  I'm a bit upset because Sunny's dance class got changed so I will have to stop going to hot yoga on Saturday mornings.  Hopefully Friday morning stretch classes will be enough to keep me from being sore.  If they aren't I will just have to find a way to fit yoga in during the week.


The numbers are moving in the proper direction.  My weight is a bit low but I'm hoping over the next few weeks the fat will be replaced with muscle so my weight will go up. 

Numbers

Weight -- 114.2
Waist --26.25
Arm--
Thigh --18
Butt --33.75

Changes from Week 2

Weight: -3.2
Waist: -0.5
Arms:  No measurement
Thigh: -1.0
Hips:  No change

I don't really have any goals besides hitting the gym 4-5 days a week.  Getting to the gym this week should be easy.  It's next week I'm worried about since I start school on Monday.  Oh well, we will cross that bridge when we get to it.  

This week is going to be very eventful here on the blog.  I have a bunch of stuff planned.  If you haven't yet, check out my post from Friday and enter the giveaway!

Week 3 update

UGH!  That is the first thing that comes to mind when I think about this week's update.  Even though I only let y''all in on my numbers every 2 weeks I actually weigh myself daily.  Somehow I always do something to screw up my numbers right before the end of the week.  This week I know it was the Chinese food that I had a few days ago.  My body loves to hold onto sodium!

But, in my waistline's defense I haven't had more than a couple hours of exercise all week.  A few walks on the beach, stretch class and hot yoga.  My parents are leaving next week and Kaylee has the week off of swim team so, I should be able to get back on track.  {Fingers crossed}



Goal Checklist for Week 3

• Portion control -- I did better this week than I did last week
• Exercise 30+ minutes a day -- I reached this goal only 4 days this week. 
• Measure/weigh all foods -- Breakfast and lunch, yes.  Dinner, not really.
• Ditch Dessert -- I didn't ditch it but, I made a healthy dessert.  144 calories, no added sugar and no fat.  So, I kind of reached it.
• No more soda --This one makes me laugh.  I cam nowhere near reaching this goal!

Next week is weigh-in week.  And next week I'm meeting with my photographer!  Time is ticking by way too quick.  I'm still posting my meals on Instagram and now they are also being posted to my Facebook page.   So follow me and "like" me!  This is going to be a big week on the blog.  A bunch of recipes and a give-away!  My first one, I'm really excited!   

How was your week?

2 Weeks Down

This week has been horrible on my numbers!  My parents came into town on Tuesday.  Kaylee also started swim practice this week.  Her practice is on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 8 A.M.    I was lazy and came home instead of hitting the gym afterwards.  Luckily after next week she'll have a week off of practice and I can start going to the gym in the morning.   If nothing else, the girls start school on the 19th so I will have time before class to hit the gym. 

Workouts
Wednesday -- 30 minutes of pool time with the girls
Thursday -- 1.5 mile walk and some stairwork
Friday -- Yoga + 3 hours of back to school shopping

Saturday -- 4 hours of back to school shopping

Food
I ate clean the whole week.  My portions were just larger than they should have been.  I didn't measure as well as I should have.  Friday I gorged myself on watermelon, Saturday and Wednesday Sirr took us out for frozen yogurt. 

And now for the numbers....

Numbers

Weight:  117.4

Waist:  26.75

Arm:  

Thigh:  19

Hips:  33.75

Changes from Week 1 
Weight:  + 0.6

Waist:  - 0.25
Arm:   
Thigh:  + 0.75 
Hips:  - 0.25

As you can see my numbers are kind of all over the board on going up vs going down. This week wasn't good, not at all.  Am I disappointed by it?  Yes.  Am I going to beat myself up about it?  Nope.  It's only week 2.  I have 10 more weeks to turn things around.  That's 2 1/2 months.  I know what I have to do to reach my goals and I'm going to do it. 

Goals for Week 3

• Portion control -- During Week 2 I was having seconds and thirds of things that I knew I probably shouldn't
• Exercise 30+ minutes a day -- This could be a trip to the gym, a walk, or taking the kids to the pool.
• Measure/weigh all foods -- Eyeballing isn't good enough
• Ditch Dessert -- I ate frozen yogurt 2 times during Week 2....'nuff said 
• No more soda -- This one is self explanatory

Remember to follow my meals on Instagram!!  @K8eRaymond

End of Week 1

Warning:  This post is loaded with a bunch of random bits of things.  

Due to issues beyond Ken and I's control we will no longer be going to the chiropractor.  I'm personally going to miss my massage therapist dearly.  I have been seeing the same therapist and chiropractor since 2010.  Since the day Mantha started Kindergarten.  So, if you're in the Flagler County area and need a massage therapist or chiropractor give Carlisi a call.  Click HERE to be taken to their website.

I thought my body would miss them more than I personally would but, that was before I took a yoga class at the gym.  Friday was supposed to be a dance-based stretching class but, there was a sub and she taught Yin yoga instead of the class that is typically taught.  I felt really good after class.  Better than I normally do after my massages.  

Saturday I went back for Hot Yoga.  It's also called Bikram Yoga.  WOW!  This class was ridiculous.  I was drenched with sweat at the end pof class and according to a calorie calculator I burned over 400 calories for the hour I was there.  But, my body felt so good.  I would highly recommend yoga.  

What is Yin Yoga?  
According to PrincetonYoga.com "The Yin parts of our body are the parts that lie closest to our core, specifically the bones and connective tissue... Remaining muscularly passive for periods of time gently stretches dense connective tissue of the lower back, hips and spine... There is a focus on the breath, being present in the moment, relieving tension and letting go. The Yin practice includes powerful mental and emotional benefits as its practitioner becomes quiet, still and mindful of the present."

and according to Wahanda.com "Yin yoga targets the connective tissues, joints, bones and ligaments. It reaches deep muscles rather than just focussing on superficial ones, allowing for a strong and lasting connection between body and mind."

What is Hot/Bikram Yoga?
According to Wahanda.com "Bikram is a system of 26 postures (called asanas) and two breathing exercises (called pranayama) designed to work the entire body. Though exercising in an atmosphere of at 40.5°C (105°F) heat and around 40% humidity might feel a bit odd at first, it's thought to increase flexibility, and getting a bit sweaty will help purge your body of toxins too."


Dinner tonite was a modge podge of cultures.  I started out wanting to make shrimp egg foo young.  I decided I didn't want to stand in front of the stove and make 4 of them so, I did it frittata style. I lovingly call this dish "frittata foo young." I made it in a small baking sheet.  Then, I made popovers to go with it. 

Popovers

{I made 8 and mine didn't "pop".  I think I should have made fewer and put more batter into each one}
Calories (for 8 popovers):  71
Fat:  .2g
Carbs:  13.5
Protein:
Ingredients

2 egg whites or equivilant of 2 eggs worth of egg substitute

1 cup skim milk, warmed for 30 seconds in the microwave (should be lukewarm to warm)
1 cup all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Spray a muffin tin with pan spray.  When the oven heats up put muffin tin in and heat that for about 5 minutes.
2. Whisk together flour, milk and eggs.  Make sure there are no lumps.
3. Divide the batter between 6 muffin cups.
4. Bake for 40 minutes until brown and crispy

Frittata Foo Young
Serves 4
Calories:  265
Fat: 2.2g
Carbs:  16.8g
Protein:  42.4g

Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, chopped
1.5 cups egg substitute
.5 cup skim milk
1 medium onion, diced
2 cups peas

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400
2. Whisk together egg substitute and milk 
3. Stir in chopped shrimp, onion and peas
4. Line a small jelly roll pan (baking sheet) with parchement paper and spray with pan spray
5.  Pour egg mixture into jelly roll pan
6. Bake for 25 minutes.  Turn on broiler.  Place pan on the top rack and cook for 10 minutes until the top is set and slightly browned.

And onto my report of week 1.
Week 1 Wrap-Up
This week wasn't as rough as I expected.  I really didn't cheat that much.  Might have overdone it a bit with the grapes and I DEFINITELY ate too much popcorn on Wednesday but, I didn't dip into anything that would substantially expand my waistline.  I even made 65 calorie frozen yogurt!  {Recipe will be up soon}

I'm trying to cut out soda and I'm very slowly doing that.  I'm going through 10 times as much Mio than I have been but, I only drink 1 soda a day.

Meals

I post all my meals to Instagram.  To follow me on Instagram click here.My username is K8ERaymond.

Workouts for Week 1

Sunday:  Some swimming with the girls

Monday - Wednesday:  Weight training, a little swimming + walking

Thursday:  Rest day

Friday: Yoga + swimming

Saturday: Hot Yoga

I'm not weighing in this week.  I am only doing measurements every 2 weeks.  11 weeks till photo time!