Man, I didn't realize time had gone by so quickly. This has been such a busy week. I haven't been the best this week because of that busy-ness. I haven't been able to go walking becuase of an issue with my shoes (I can't wear them outside until I know I know I am going to keep them for sure, and when do I have time to go walk indoors somewhere? It's a long story, hopefully to be resolved soon). I haven't had time to sit down and start the 30 minute Mummy Tummy exercises, so I've just been doing the same things I did last week. I'm doing the best I can, but I'm not stressing over the details, I am happy to report that I am now officially back in the 120's!! (As far as my weight goes). I stepped on the scale today and wah-hoo!! I haven't been there for well over a year, so I'm happy to say that I'm getting closer. I've lost 5 pounds now, 9 more to go!!
Here's my menu that I've been following this week:
Monday
Breakfast—PB Toast, Strawberries and yogurt (400 calories)
Snack—Spinach Smoothie (250 calories)
Lunch—Wrap with cheese and salad, dressing (400 calories)
Snack—Apple slices and PB (250 Calories)
Dinner—Fish Tacos (500 calories)
Tuesday
Breakfast—Cereal, fruit, milk, (400 claories)
Snack—Pineapple and cottage cheese (200 calories)
Lunch—Pita Pizza with veggies (400 calories)
Snack— Spinach Smoothie (250 calories)
Dinner—Chicken and Peppers Fettuccini (600 Calories)
Wednesday
Breakfast—Waffles and fruit (400 calories)
Snack— Luna Bar (180 calories)
Lunch—Grab-it (Mickey Concert!)
Snack—none
Dinner—Wraps (400 calories)
Thursday
Breakfast—Fruit and Protein shake (300 calories)
Snack—Apple slices and PB (200 calories)
Lunch—Open face sandwich and fruit (400 calories)
Snack—Yogurt (140 calories)
Dinner—Rotisserie chicken, baked potatoes, salad, bruschetta (700 calories)
Friday
Breakfast—Cottage Cheese Pancakes, applesauce, oj (400 calories)
Snack—Spinach smoothie (250)
Lunch—Pita Pizza with veggies (400 calories)
Snack—Yogurt (140 calories)
Dinner—Chicken with Lime sauce and Cumin Roasted Potatoes, salad (600 calories)
Saturday
Breakfast—Omelets with lots of veggies, oj (400 calories)
Snack—Yogurt and almonds (200 calories)
Lunch—Turkey Sandwiches, fruit (400 calories)
Snack—Spinach smoothies (250 calories)
Dinner—Pasta with chicken and veggies (600 calories)
Sunday
Breakfast—Dark and Dangerous Cinnamon Buns, fruit, OJ (500 calories)
Snack—Grab-it
Lunch—Grab-it
Snack—Grab-it
Dinner—Salmon, rice pilaf, salad, green beans (600 calories)
I've noticed that I need to make sure I eat enough dairy. If I haven't, I drink a glass of milk, even if it puts me above my calorie intake, because I've got to get my calcium. The other night I was craving ice-cream really bad, and I looked at my little chart where I keep track of how many servings I'm getting of the different food groups and noticed that I had only had 1 serving of milk. No wonder I was craving ice-cream (besides it being yummy). I had a glass of milk and was able to with stand that craving. Unfortunately I wasn't as succesful last night, but it was really yummy, and i had skipped a snack, so I had the calories to do it. =) I gave myself 3 treats, so it's okay.
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3 comments:
5 pounds in 18 days, wow. I'm really proud of you for doing this and it seems to be working. Way to go! Your meals sound delicious; you cook super good dinners. I must admit I get hungry looking at your menus though because it just doesn't look like enough food, especially nursing. Do you get hungry?
Kendra, when Kate was first born and I started nursing again, I couldn't have done this. I was always hungry, and I felt it was important to make sure I was eating enough so I didn't feel like I was starving, and to make sure I was eating enough to make milk for Kate, etc. But now that my body has adjusted to nursing, I can do this no problem! I truly believe it isn't how much you eat, but what you eat. When I eat foods that have a lot of sugar and enriched white flours, I get hungry again really quick. But when I eat high fiber, low sugar, whole grain food (with a lot of protien too), it really holds me over. Does that make sense?
I can't believe you're in the 120s! Mary, just call it a day! When I was last in the 120s, I was so thin that several family members asked me privately if I had an eating disorder. Seriously. Being in the 120s is THIN. Don't knock yourself out over this, or beat yourself up. You're no longer 18, and my opinion here is that being in the 120s is QUITE REMARKABLE. I say: embrace the bod you've got.
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