Day 28

I spent the day cleaning and watching tv until around 4pm. We watched the Penguins beat the Red Wings in a shoot out. My Mom and Dad came and took us to dinner and to walmart. We needed drinks and baby formula. The roads are terrible out here. My road is still completely covered with snow and under the snow its a sheet of ice. Even my dads four-wheel drive had issues getting down the road here. Once on The main roads they were just covered in slush but as soon as it gets back to freezing tonight it will be a sheet of ice. I am not a big driver in snow. When we go to Pittsburgh I normally drive instead of Chad when it snows but there the roads are always scraped and good to go usually. Here our road hasn't even been scraped. My parents said that HWY 52 was still really bad in places. I am worried about trying to go to work tomorrow. I live 30 minutes from where I work and so it scares me. I am not sure if we will be closed or not tomorrow. I imagine that we will be open but I am sure there will be some kind of delay. Who knows?!

Mama and Daddy took us out to eat at Christos! Very limited on healthy choices. It was a good thing I hadn't eaten too much already today. I ate a salad and Stromboli. I ate all my salad so I would eat less Stromboli and I drank a lot of diet soda before hand again so I wouldn't eat too much. This restaurant has great desserts and I almost gave in but I remembered that I had a dessert with lunch so I decided to forgo my dessert this time! It was hard though they have my Reese's cake there!

Today they aired the Extreme Home Makeover that they did in Lexington. The Creasy family got a great new house. The Mom Tricia Creasy is a teacher at Brown Middle school and she has cancer. It is Terminal. It is so hard to watch things that have to do with cancer since we got Mamaw's diagnosis. If you didn't know... this past October my Mamaw was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer that has spread to her brain, intestines, stomach, bones, pretty much everywhere. It is terminal and well lets just say its not good. I stuck it out and finished watching the show because I wanted to see the house but needless to say it makes me want to run for the chocolate and ice cream and OH the tears. This is also hard to watch because My mom's really good friend Renee was recently diagnosed with Colon cancer which has spread to her liver. Renee has been so close to our family for so long. So this show really hit home from 2 sides. I really hate cancer!


Food Today:

Breakfast
1.0 Serving Kashi TLC Honey Almond Flax 140 cal

Lunch
Chicken Pie 342 cal
Jello OREO Bar Mix 371.0 Cal

Dinner
Croutons Seasoned Ready to Eat 46.5 Cal
Lettuce Romaine Shredded 8.0 Cal
Parmesan Cheese, Shredded 10.4 Cal
2.0 Tbsps Ranch Salad Dressing 145.8 Cal
Stromboli 463.5 Cal

Total Intake: 1526
Total Burn: 2780
Total Deficit: 1254

Exercise:
30 mins wii fit and biggest loser Wii game for challenge about 10 mins


Well since starting this 28 days ago I have lost a total of 11.5 lbs. I am super happy with that because I am now only 1 lb away from what I weighed the day I went to my 1st OBGYN appt. Almost pre-pregnancy weight! I am on my way! Thank you so very much for all your support!

Day 27

Spent the day cleaning and enjoying the snow!


Food Today:

Breakfast
2 Eggs 149.0 Cal
Sunbeam Lite Wheat Bread 80 cal

AM Snack
100 Calorie Chocolate Cake

Lunch
BAKED LAYS 132.0 Cal
Ham Extra Lean 5% Fat 45.5 Cal
KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES TREATS Sqaures 91.1 Cal
Mayonnaise Low Calorie 37.1 Cal
Sunbeam Lite Wheat Bread 80.0 Cal

PM Snack
100 calorie Snickers

Dinner
OREO Pie 385.0 Cal
Chicken Pie with peas and corn 371 cal

Total Intake: 1568
Total Burn: 2716 (as of 9:15pm)
Total Deficit: 1148

Exercise:
Walking in the Snow for 15 mins!

Day 26

Snow Snow Snow! The weather people were not wrong about the snow. Its here and has been snowing for a while. Its so pretty and peaceful when its coming down. It is still to be seen if we will get the 8-15 inches they are calling for. I will say if it keeps up like it is snowing now then we should get what they say. I know we got snow back in December and Nisee did get to play in it a little bit but the whole top of it was covered with ice so it wasn't all that fun so I am hoping to get her out a little bit tomorrow to play in the snow. It should be a good time! Most anyone who knows me knows I love snow and cold weather. Not that I can't enjoy warm weather I just can't stand HOT weather. As much as I love this snow there were 2 very good friends of mine I wish the snow wouldn't have come for their sake. However the snow did come so I am going to make the best of it.

Today was a good day at work. Productive until we closed early at 6:45 pm because of the weather. It was so funny because Chad called me about the snow at our house south of my job and my parents called about the snow west of my job and they were reporting on the website about snow just a few minutes down the street and there was nothing at my job! NOTHING! I was like ok people I understand its snowing where you are but NOT HERE! As we walked out it just started. I had no trouble driving home. I am glad they closed though because Now is the time I would normally be getting home and well the roads in front of my house are completely covered.

Nisee Crawled this morning right in front of me! I got a video of her doing a little of it. She is just growing so fast and changing so much that I don't know what to do. I miss my little baby but I am in awe of her at the same time. Shes so precious!


Food Today:

Breakfast
Egg 75 cal
SMUCKER'S LOW SUGAR Concord Grape Jelly 25 cal
Sunbeam Lite Wheat Bread 80 cal

AM Snack
Kashi TLC Honey Almond Flax 140 cal

Lunch
100 Calorie Chocolate Cake
Baked Lays Doritos 170.0 Cal
2.0 Tbsps Peanut Butter Smooth 188 cal
Sunbeam Lite Wheat Bread 80 cal

PM Snack
HEALTHY CHOICE Mozzarella String Cheese 50.0 Cal
KRISPY KREME Original Glazed Doughnut 210 cal

Dinner
SNICKERS mini 42 cal
LEAN CUISINE CASUAL EATING CLASSICS Four Cheese Pizza 340 cal

Late Snack
4.0 Cups POP SECRET Butter Flavor Microwave Popcorn 150.0 Cal
Weight Watchers Ice Cream Candy Bars 150.0 Cal


Total Intake: 1800
Total Burned: 2962 (as of 11:30 pm)
Total Deficit: 1162

Exercise:
Wii Fit 32 mins

Day 25

Well So I hate the fact that I can't stay at home with Nisee and that I have to work instead. Nisee crawled today and I missed it. AND yes I cried! Tonight is my TV night: Bones, Supernatural, and Vampire Diaries. Short entry gotta watch my shows!

Getting ready for some SNOW! I love snow!

Food for Today:

Breakfast
Jimmy Dean D-Lights Turkey Sausage whole grain bagel 260 cal

Lunch
Chips Potato Fat Free Made with Olestra 78 Cal
Mayonnaise Low Calorie 37Cal
Mustard Yellow 3 Cal
Pickle Dill 4 Cal
Subway Cheese 60 Cal
SUBWAY Ham Sandwich, 6 Inch, Wheat Bread 286 cal

PM Snack
100 calorie Milky Way
100 CALORIE PACKS MISTER SALTY Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Dinner
BLUE DIAMOND Blanched Almonds, Whole 100 Cal
KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES TREATS Sqaures 91.1 Cal
WEIGHT WATCHERS SMART ONES Fettuccini Alfredo with Broccoli Entree 270 cal

Late Snack
HEALTHY CHOICE Mozzarella String Cheese 50 cal
4.0 Cups POP SECRET Butter Flavor Microwave Popcorn 150 cal

Total Burned (as of 11pm) 2900
Total Intake 1589
Total Deficit 1311

Exercise:
32 mins on Wii Fit

Day 24

I am super tired today! All I have wanted to do is go to sleep all day! It was crazy at work. All that said tonight will be super short! I am ready for the snow Friday! I hope we get what they think we will. I love snow and cold weather. I should move up North because I just hate HOT weather and its often too Hot for me here in NC. Everyone says I would hate it if I lived in it but I doubt that. I hate being hot. There are only so many clothes that you can take off but you can keep putting them on! Well I am off here to do my Wii then reading and bed. I am reading this great book right now and I am kind of addicted to it and I need to find out what happens. I think I have already mentioned it but anyways it is Black Notice by Patricia Cornwell.

Breakfast
Skipped Meal

Lunch
100 calorie 3 Muskateers bar
JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE Turkey Burger Lean Patty 172 cal
Ketchup 15 cal
Plain Hamburger Roll or Bun 123.0 Cal
SUN CHIPS Original 210 cal

PM Snack
100 cal Striped Fudge waffers

Dinner
HEALTHY CHOICE Mozzarella String Cheese 50 cal
STOUFFER'S LEAN CUISINE CAFE CLASSICS Sweet & Sour Chicken Entree 285 cal

Late Snack
NATURE VALLEY Peanut Butter Granola Bar 180.0 Cal

Exercise: 15 mins Wii Fit

Total Burn: as of 10 pm 2492
Total Intake:1235
Total Deficit: 1257

Day 23

Tuesday is Biggest Loser night! I love this show. It is so motivating! The success that some of the stories of some of these people and their struggles just make it easier to get out and do what I need to do to lose my weight. AND so annoying sometimes. Some of these people are just so stupid and the way they act on national tv. Like this week this whole red team thing ... Shes lying and everyone knows it but apparently she thinks America is stupid and is going to believe her. I can't stand the red team. I love the Grey team though! Also got an update on one of my favorite players Shay! Shes doing great with her challenge from Subway!

Today was a good day at work. It was very productive. Back to 12-9 for 3 days though.


Breakfast
Jimmy Dean D-Lights Turkey Sausage whole grain bagel 260 cal

AM Snack
Laughing Cow Garlic and Herb Cheese 35 cal
8 TRISCUIT Reduced Fat Wafers 196 cal

Lunch
Weight Watchers Smart ones Creamy Rigatoni with Chicken and Broccoli 290 cal


PM Snack
100 CALORIE PACKS MISTER SALTY Chocolate Covered Pretzels
BLUE DIAMOND Whole Natural Almonds 100 cal

Dinner
100 calorie Twix
Crackers Multi Grain Salt Free 177.1 Cal
MARUCHAN Instant Lunch Ramen Noodles Chicken Flavor 290.0 Cal


Late Snack
Weight watchers Giant fudge bar 110.0 Cal

Exercise:
43 mins on Wii

Total Intake: 1593
Total Burn: 2748 (as of 11:45pm)
Total Deficit: 1155

Day 22

I love Hockey! Now most of you who know me know I love it. I enjoy the rush of the game and level of intensity and passion they play with. I can't find this in other sports. The closest sport is college basketball. The only thing better than watching hockey on TV is seeing it LIVE! I like to think that I am passionate about this blog and about what I am using it for. I am trying to use this to help me facilitate a change in my life and my body! So far it seems to be working. I couldn't sleep well last night so this will be a shorter blog.

Food Today:
Breakfast
Bacon Turkey Cooked 162.4 Cal
2.0 Slices Bread Wheat 133 Cal
1 Eggs Fried 90 cal

AM Snack
1/2 Cinnamon Crunch Bagel Panera Bread 215 cal

Lunch
Lean Cuisine Pepperoni Pizza 350 cal

PM Snack
100 CALORIE PACKS MISTER SALTY Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Dinner
100 calorie 3 Muskateers bar
Baked Lays Cheddar and Sour Cream 140.0 Cal
HEALTHY CHOICE Deli Meat Thin Sliced Cooked Ham 79.5 Cal
1.0 Tbsp Mayonnaise Low Calorie 37.1 Cal
1.0 Tsp Mustard Yellow 3.3 Cal
Sunbeam Lite Wheat Bread 80.0 Cal

Total Intake: 1491
Total Burn: 2705 (as of 11:00pm)
Total Deficit: 1214

Exercise: 40 mins of Just Dance and 10 mins Wii Fit

Day 21

Church was good today. We had a great time watching the Pens beat the Flyers with Mama and Daddy at their house. We had a lazy rest of the Sunday once we got home. Well it wasn't really lazy because we played Wii for like 3 hours but it was lazy b/c we didn't clean or do anything like that!

Exercise today was great! I did 54 mins on the Wii Fit! I beat the Expert course on the Island Cycle. It was so hard but I was so glad I finally beat it. I also played Just Dance for about an hour as well. That game gets me sweating more than any other game I have played! It is so much fun though. I made it through a bunch of the songs. See Photo of me playing the game here! I made a video but I am so not putting it on here! LOL



It's so hard to believe that my Birthday will be here in only 2 weeks!

Total Intake: 1686
Total Burn (as of 11:30pm): 3236
Total Deficit: 1550

Food for today:

Breakfast
NATURE VALLEY Peanut Butter Granola Bar 180 cal

Lunch
Beef Strips marinated 176.4 cal
Green Beans Boiled Drained 43.8 Cal
Okra Batter Coated Fried 212.6 cal

PM Snack
BLUE DIAMOND Whole Natural Almonds 100 cal
3.0 Cups ORVILLE Butter Flavor Microwave Popcorn 203.2 cal

Dinner
100 calorie Fudge Strip cookies 100.0 Cal
15.0 Crackers Saltine 189.5 Cal
MARUCHAN Instant Lunch Ramen Noodles Chicken Flavor 290 cal

Late Snack
WEIGHT WATCHERS SMART ONES Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sundae 190 cal


Weight Loss so far is 10.6 lbs! :) I am well on my way to my goals!

Once again I want to say thank you to all of those who are following my blog! It really does make me accountable for making my deficit each and every day! Thanks again for your support. It really means a lot to me!!!

Day 20

Today we went walking around the mall. It was nice to just browse. We specifically went to get stuff for the Wii. We needed an extra controller and Walmart here has been sold out forever. We got some great deals on some clothes for Nisee. Belk was having a huge sale. We got $30 outfits for $5. That is my kind of sale! We got a few other little things too. It was nice to spend a day out with the family after being cooped up in the house sick for 4 days. We had a good day.


Food today:

Breakfast:
Jimmy Dean Wheat Bagel with Egg, Cheese and Turkey Sausage 260 cal

Lunch:
Chargrilled Chicken Salad from Chick fil A (2/3 salad)
Ranch 150 cal
Fat Free Italian 30 cal

PM Snack
100 Cal Milky Way

Dinner:
LC 3 meat deep dish Pizza 7cal
Smart Ones Strawberry Shortcake 170 cal

Late Snack
3 cups POPSECRET Popcorn butter flavor 112.5 cal
Apple 81 cal

Exercise: 15 mins on Wii fit and Wii game Just Dance played for 30 mins

Total Intake (as of 11:15pm): 3373
Total Burned: 1402
Total Deficit: 1971

Exercise:

Day 19

First day back at work today was good! I was very tired but I made it through. It was nice to be back at work and have some sense of order back to my life.

Tonight I got to eat my Cheat dinner for the Month of January. I am allowing myself one cheat dinner a month where I get to eat whatever I want. Tonight I had my favorite fettuccine Alfredo with garlic toast and for dessert Reese's Peanut Butter Cake. I love that cake! AH Hell what am I saying I love all cake (except the kind with coconut in it)! It was nice to get to eat what I wanted. I still measured my servings so that I would not go too overboard. BUT(yes there is a BUT)I felt a little sick after I ate all of this. Too full I guess is the best word. I don't regret it at all and it was super tasty!

So far for the week I have already had a total deficit of 7099. This includes today's totals and still has tomorrows to add to it. So I have reached my 2 pound decrease! Sunday will be my weigh in and show how much I have lost. I can already start to tell that I have lost some in my clothes so that makes me happy. It is good to weigh myself to make sure I am not plateauing but I don't live or die by the numbers on the scales as they can fluctuate up to 2 lbs on any given day due to water retention and we all know most women retain water at least once a month.

I am looking forward to getting back on my Wii Fit tomorrow. I decided that work was probably enough for me today. We also went to wal-mart to get supplies for our kits for Haiti. Our church is sending care packages to Haiti that we put together and we decided to send one. We just wandered around wally world for about an hour tonight so I got a little walking in but nothing that really got the heart pumping and blood flowing that I would consider really exercise.

Breakfast
Bacon Turkey Cooked 162.4 Cal
2 Slices Bread Wheat 133.0 Cal
1 Eggs Fried 90.2 Cal

AM Snack
BLUE DIAMOND Whole Natural Almonds 100 cal
HEALTHY CHOICE Mozzarella String Cheese 50 cal

Lunch
Light Fat Free Lays Original 75.0 Cal
1 Tbsp Mayonnaise Low Calorie 37.1 Cal
1 Tsp Mustard Yellow 3.3 Cal
Subway Cheese 60.0 Cal
SUBWAY Savory Turkey Breast & Ham Sandwich 6 Inch Wheat Bread 290.0 Cal

PM Snack
Lance Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers (5pack) 112 cal

Dinner
1.0 Serving Fettuccine Alfredo 432.8 Cal
2.0 Slices Garlic Bread, Toasted 189.7 Cal
1.0 Serving Reeses Peanut Butter Cake 500.0 Cal


Total Intake: 2237
Total Burn: 2609
Total Deficit: 372