Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Down 30+ Pounds!
HCG Status Update: Weight:186.4, Blood Pressure:124/74, Blood Glucose:103. Down 0.2 lbs today. Total Lost:30.2lbs.
RECIPE: Mark's Diet Trail Mix
Mark's Diet Trail Mix
Ingredients
1 can cashew halves
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 bag raw almonds
1 bag smoked almonds
1 bottle dry roasted peanuts
1 bottle honey roasted peanuts
1/2 cup dry shredded coconut (unsweetened)
1 bag walnut halves & pieces
1 bag pecans
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup yellow raisins
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup cranberry raisins
1 small bag mixed nuts
Directions
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl to evenly distribute the contents. Place in large gallon sized food storage bags. I like to transfer to a smaller container to take with me to work for portion control. When I get the munchies at night a few small handfuls of this with a glass of water work really well to curb my appetite.
Ingredients
1 can cashew halves
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 bag raw almonds
1 bag smoked almonds
1 bottle dry roasted peanuts
1 bottle honey roasted peanuts
1/2 cup dry shredded coconut (unsweetened)
1 bag walnut halves & pieces
1 bag pecans
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup yellow raisins
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup cranberry raisins
1 small bag mixed nuts
Directions
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl to evenly distribute the contents. Place in large gallon sized food storage bags. I like to transfer to a smaller container to take with me to work for portion control. When I get the munchies at night a few small handfuls of this with a glass of water work really well to curb my appetite.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
RECIPE: Chicken Gyro
Chicken Gyro
Ingredients:
4oz boiled Chicken Breast cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon coconut oil
Juice from 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1 medium tomato diced
1 whole wheat pocket pita
Sauce:
1/4 cup plain fat free yogurt
1/4 cup seeded and grated cucumber
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon dill
Directions:
Mix all sauce ingredients together to make sauce. Set aside.
Crisp the chicken strips on a cast iron pan with the coconut oil, sprinkle with oregano and lemon juice. Remove from pan.
Place chicken in bottom of pita pocket, cover with tomato and sprinkle pepper on top.
Cover with sauce and enjoy. Makes one serving.
HCG Status Update:
Weight:189.9, Blood Pressure:124/72, Blood Glucose:101. Down 0.9 lbs today. Total Lost:26.7lbs.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Still going strong!
Success has really been mine this time around. I am feeling great. My blood pressure and blood glucose have been really good. I am walking regularly and mixing things up with pull-ups and light weight training.
As of today I have lost 25.8 pounds. I am really pleased with this progress, though I am not done yet. I continue to eat well and have taken a healthier (mental) look at my relationship with food. It is still super easy to want to over eat, but I am working hard to set my portions better and stick with that.
This morning I enjoyed two slices of Taylor Ham and some eggs instead of the normal Melba Toast. The eggs have the same calories as the toast, so nothing really bad there. The Taylor Ham isn't the best thing for me but boy was it tasty. I'll be doing my chores this morning so I will more than burn off that Taylor Ham.
Walking has been really great for me. Aside from the health benefits, I really feel there is a therapeutic value to it as well.
Because of my success I've had a lot of people asking me what I am doing and sharing what I have learned has also helped me to keep going. Support from friends and family has been really great, the encouragement is just what I need to not slip back into old bad habits.
If you know someone that is trying to lose weight, give them some encouragement. Encouragement comes in many forms. It can be by not eating bad stuff yourself in front of them (a benefit to you as well) or by giving a little praise for their weight loss or simply commenting on being proud that they are trying to make a positive change in their life. Trust me, it will go a long way.
As of today I have lost 25.8 pounds. I am really pleased with this progress, though I am not done yet. I continue to eat well and have taken a healthier (mental) look at my relationship with food. It is still super easy to want to over eat, but I am working hard to set my portions better and stick with that.
This morning I enjoyed two slices of Taylor Ham and some eggs instead of the normal Melba Toast. The eggs have the same calories as the toast, so nothing really bad there. The Taylor Ham isn't the best thing for me but boy was it tasty. I'll be doing my chores this morning so I will more than burn off that Taylor Ham.
Walking has been really great for me. Aside from the health benefits, I really feel there is a therapeutic value to it as well.
Because of my success I've had a lot of people asking me what I am doing and sharing what I have learned has also helped me to keep going. Support from friends and family has been really great, the encouragement is just what I need to not slip back into old bad habits.
If you know someone that is trying to lose weight, give them some encouragement. Encouragement comes in many forms. It can be by not eating bad stuff yourself in front of them (a benefit to you as well) or by giving a little praise for their weight loss or simply commenting on being proud that they are trying to make a positive change in their life. Trust me, it will go a long way.
RECIPE: A great new salad...Jerk Chicken Salad
Last week I made the below posted Jerk Chicken recipe and I served it on a delicious salad. This was an amazing dinner full of tremendous flavor. I enjoyed it again for lunch the following day. Give this one a try.
Salad Ingredients
1 stalk celery diced
6 cherry tomatoes quartered
1/8 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup sliced and toasted almonds
1/4 cup cranberry raisins (I like the pomegranate infused ones)
small handful of tortilla strips (not if you are on phase 1)
1 sliced hard boiled egg
mixed greens salad mix
1 head of romaine lettuce chopped
4oz jerk Chicken
Jerk Sauce
Directions
Toss the mixed greens and romaine in a bowl.
Add celery and tomatoes on top.
Sprinkle with sunflower seeds, almonds and cranberries.
Layer hard boiled egg slices and thinly sliced Jerk Chicken.
Add about 1/4 cup jerk sauce on top.
Mix thoroughly before eating.
I bet you can't just make this once.
Salad Ingredients
1 stalk celery diced
6 cherry tomatoes quartered
1/8 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup sliced and toasted almonds
1/4 cup cranberry raisins (I like the pomegranate infused ones)
small handful of tortilla strips (not if you are on phase 1)
1 sliced hard boiled egg
mixed greens salad mix
1 head of romaine lettuce chopped
4oz jerk Chicken
Jerk Sauce
Directions
Toss the mixed greens and romaine in a bowl.
Add celery and tomatoes on top.
Sprinkle with sunflower seeds, almonds and cranberries.
Layer hard boiled egg slices and thinly sliced Jerk Chicken.
Add about 1/4 cup jerk sauce on top.
Mix thoroughly before eating.
I bet you can't just make this once.
RECIPE: Jerk Chicken
Ingredients
2 teaspoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 habanero pepper, seeded and minced
2 8oz cans low sodium tomato sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons lite soy sauce
1 packet Truvia brand Stevia
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon allspice
1/2 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Cooking spray
4 4oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic. Sauté until the shallots are translucent. Add habanero pepper and sauté for 1 more minute.
2. Add remaining ingredients except cooking spray and chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Place mixture in a blender and purée until smooth.
3. Coat a medium glass or metal baking dish with cooking spray. Place chicken breast in dish and cover with jerk sauce. Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken is done.
2 teaspoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 habanero pepper, seeded and minced
2 8oz cans low sodium tomato sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons lite soy sauce
1 packet Truvia brand Stevia
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon allspice
1/2 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Cooking spray
4 4oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic. Sauté until the shallots are translucent. Add habanero pepper and sauté for 1 more minute.
2. Add remaining ingredients except cooking spray and chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Place mixture in a blender and purée until smooth.
3. Coat a medium glass or metal baking dish with cooking spray. Place chicken breast in dish and cover with jerk sauce. Bake for 30 minutes or until chicken is done.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Almost There
Sorry Bloggers, it has been a while since I posted. I've been posting daily updates on Facebook.
HCG is doing its thing for sure. Here was my update from this morning.
HCG Status Update: Weight:192.2, Blood Pressure:118/62, Blood Glucose:102. Down 0.2 lbs today. Total Lost:24.4lbs.
The weight has really been dropping off me this time. I'm on day 28 and feeling absolutely great. There have been a few days with less than optimal loss, so on average I am just under a pound a day but I am not discouraged. This week I saw a slow down because I was lazy. I didn't get out and walk as much as I should have, though the times I could break away at work I did and really enjoyed it. It has just been hard to stay motivated at night. My walking buddy Eric was away on a business trip and it was tough for me to get myself out there.
As important as exercise is, nutrition plays and even greater role in weight loss. The personal trainer I used to see told me that exercise could only account for 20% of weight loss. The rest was what you put in your body. I am really pleased to say that I think I nailed that this time around. Some things I did differently this time than last, I started taking calcium, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin E and a multivitamin. I really think this has made a big difference. Even better, I switched to gummy versions of calcium, fiber and multivitamin. They are low in calorie, taste like candy and give my body what it needs. I keep a bottle of the gummy fiber drops at work and when I feel like I need to snack I will take two of those and drink some water. The effect is that mentally I feel like I enjoyed a piece of candy and physically I feel less hungry.
So here I am, 24 pounds less than I was 28 days ago. I've got my nutrition nailed down with healthy food, big salads for lunch help fill me up and I am looking for more dishes with lots of vegetables in them that I can eat. I only occasionally feel the need/desire for starches.
For the past 28 days I have not been eating the same food as the rest of the family. This week I picked a few dishes that I think will be safe for me to enjoy with them like beef and broccoli, jerk chicken and turkey burgers. In addition to that I was looking at a diabetic recipe for Kung Pao chicken that I will modify ever so slightly to be more HCG friendly. If it is a success I will post the recipe.
As for that 20% that comes from exercise, I want to share what I have been doing. In the beginning I was only walking and did a lot of that. I experienced really great results with that and plan to keep that up. I did however want to build up a little more muscle so I started researching what I might be able to do that would help me reach my goals. A trip to the local WalMart got me what I needed. First I purchased a pull up bar. It slips over the doorway in my bedroom and doesn't take up a lot of space when I am not using it. I have a long way to go to get the strength to bang out a bunch of pull-ups, so far I can only do 3 underhand grip + 2 overhand grip + 3 hammer grip. My goal is for 10 of each. That goal will likely take a LONG while to achieve, but as long as I keep at it I will EVENTUALLY get there.
The second thing I purchased were two 10 pound dumbbells. I got these so I could do an exercise called a 'burpee'. I don't know why it is called that, it is an evil exercise but very effective at working the entire core. Here is how to do this.
1. Start with a dumbbell in each hand.
2. Squat down.
3. Push legs out to push up position.
4. Do a push up.
5. Raise right hand with dumbbell to right side of ribs.
6. Raise left hand with dumbbell to left side of ribs.
7. Jump feet inward towards hands.
8. Jump straight up as high as you can with feet off the ground, hands over head with weights in hand.
The above is ONE repetition. Do as many of these as you can in fifteen minutes and then you are done with your workout for the day. Don't go too heavy with the weight at first, try to get the repetitions first.
To be 100% honest, I can only get five of these when I follow my pull ups. So I know I have to work on getting more reps.
For a variation, you could increase the weight a lot and leave the dumbbells on the floor and only use the weights when lifting to the ribs.
HCG is doing its thing for sure. Here was my update from this morning.
HCG Status Update: Weight:192.2, Blood Pressure:118/62, Blood Glucose:102. Down 0.2 lbs today. Total Lost:24.4lbs.
The weight has really been dropping off me this time. I'm on day 28 and feeling absolutely great. There have been a few days with less than optimal loss, so on average I am just under a pound a day but I am not discouraged. This week I saw a slow down because I was lazy. I didn't get out and walk as much as I should have, though the times I could break away at work I did and really enjoyed it. It has just been hard to stay motivated at night. My walking buddy Eric was away on a business trip and it was tough for me to get myself out there.
As important as exercise is, nutrition plays and even greater role in weight loss. The personal trainer I used to see told me that exercise could only account for 20% of weight loss. The rest was what you put in your body. I am really pleased to say that I think I nailed that this time around. Some things I did differently this time than last, I started taking calcium, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin E and a multivitamin. I really think this has made a big difference. Even better, I switched to gummy versions of calcium, fiber and multivitamin. They are low in calorie, taste like candy and give my body what it needs. I keep a bottle of the gummy fiber drops at work and when I feel like I need to snack I will take two of those and drink some water. The effect is that mentally I feel like I enjoyed a piece of candy and physically I feel less hungry.
So here I am, 24 pounds less than I was 28 days ago. I've got my nutrition nailed down with healthy food, big salads for lunch help fill me up and I am looking for more dishes with lots of vegetables in them that I can eat. I only occasionally feel the need/desire for starches.
For the past 28 days I have not been eating the same food as the rest of the family. This week I picked a few dishes that I think will be safe for me to enjoy with them like beef and broccoli, jerk chicken and turkey burgers. In addition to that I was looking at a diabetic recipe for Kung Pao chicken that I will modify ever so slightly to be more HCG friendly. If it is a success I will post the recipe.
As for that 20% that comes from exercise, I want to share what I have been doing. In the beginning I was only walking and did a lot of that. I experienced really great results with that and plan to keep that up. I did however want to build up a little more muscle so I started researching what I might be able to do that would help me reach my goals. A trip to the local WalMart got me what I needed. First I purchased a pull up bar. It slips over the doorway in my bedroom and doesn't take up a lot of space when I am not using it. I have a long way to go to get the strength to bang out a bunch of pull-ups, so far I can only do 3 underhand grip + 2 overhand grip + 3 hammer grip. My goal is for 10 of each. That goal will likely take a LONG while to achieve, but as long as I keep at it I will EVENTUALLY get there.
The second thing I purchased were two 10 pound dumbbells. I got these so I could do an exercise called a 'burpee'. I don't know why it is called that, it is an evil exercise but very effective at working the entire core. Here is how to do this.
1. Start with a dumbbell in each hand.
2. Squat down.
3. Push legs out to push up position.
4. Do a push up.
5. Raise right hand with dumbbell to right side of ribs.
6. Raise left hand with dumbbell to left side of ribs.
7. Jump feet inward towards hands.
8. Jump straight up as high as you can with feet off the ground, hands over head with weights in hand.
The above is ONE repetition. Do as many of these as you can in fifteen minutes and then you are done with your workout for the day. Don't go too heavy with the weight at first, try to get the repetitions first.
To be 100% honest, I can only get five of these when I follow my pull ups. So I know I have to work on getting more reps.
For a variation, you could increase the weight a lot and leave the dumbbells on the floor and only use the weights when lifting to the ribs.
Monday, January 31, 2011
HCG Is Going Strong
Just wanted to share with all that the HCG Platinum I got from Hi Health is working great. I've lost 15.4 pounds in only seven days and I feel great!
The primary difference between this HCG and the homeopathic drops I did last time is that the platinum has added some important amino acids that help you metabolize fat and build muscle. This is important because on these drops you are encouraged to exercise, the exact opposite of the previous HCG instructions.
The extent of my workouts has been limited to walking only. I won't sugar coat it, not even stevia coat it, I am walking A LOT. I am trying to get in a minimum of 3 miles a day. So far this morning I walked 1.2 miles before breakfast, then 1.43 miles after lunch and will walk another 2.5 miles tonight.
On average I have lost 2 pounds a day doing this. Life is good! My goal was to lose 15 pounds and I crushed that in a week. Now I am resetting my goal and going for 20-25 pounds.
I have some challenges ahead of me. First is PowerShell training night this Wednesday. They serve pizza. I want it bad too...I have not yet decided if I should indulge and just be sure to walk a ton or if I will try to figure out what I could eat cold and bring it with me. The latter is not very appealing. next big challenge is Saturday, that is fight night. I think it should be easy enough though to just order a salad to get by on that one. Final challenge I know of is the 11th where there will be a work lunch that I need to participate in.
The primary difference between this HCG and the homeopathic drops I did last time is that the platinum has added some important amino acids that help you metabolize fat and build muscle. This is important because on these drops you are encouraged to exercise, the exact opposite of the previous HCG instructions.
The extent of my workouts has been limited to walking only. I won't sugar coat it, not even stevia coat it, I am walking A LOT. I am trying to get in a minimum of 3 miles a day. So far this morning I walked 1.2 miles before breakfast, then 1.43 miles after lunch and will walk another 2.5 miles tonight.
On average I have lost 2 pounds a day doing this. Life is good! My goal was to lose 15 pounds and I crushed that in a week. Now I am resetting my goal and going for 20-25 pounds.
I have some challenges ahead of me. First is PowerShell training night this Wednesday. They serve pizza. I want it bad too...I have not yet decided if I should indulge and just be sure to walk a ton or if I will try to figure out what I could eat cold and bring it with me. The latter is not very appealing. next big challenge is Saturday, that is fight night. I think it should be easy enough though to just order a salad to get by on that one. Final challenge I know of is the 11th where there will be a work lunch that I need to participate in.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
RECIPE: Quick Asparagus
Ingredients
1 Bunch Asparagus cut into 1 inch pieces
Balsamic Vinegar
Directions
Place asparagus in a microwave safe disk. Microwave on high for 45 seconds. Drizzle with vinegar.
Makes two servings.
1 Bunch Asparagus cut into 1 inch pieces
Balsamic Vinegar
Directions
Place asparagus in a microwave safe disk. Microwave on high for 45 seconds. Drizzle with vinegar.
Makes two servings.
Back on HCG
This past weekend I decided to go back on HCG, I've been walking a lot and figured the extra boost to my weight loss would be helpful.
This time around I am using HCG Platinum which is available from Hi Health for around $30.
Now that I am up on Facebook I've been posting my updates there. Still doesn't hurt to spread the good news around to the blog too. So here are my past two days results/
1/26/2011 HCG Update: Weight: 210.0, Blood Pressure: 130/58, Blood Glucose: 104. Down 6.6 pounds today, that is a little misleading since before carb loading I started at 212 lbs. By my count I am right on track with a pound a day of loss.
1/25/2011 HCG Update: Weight: 216.6, Blood Pressure: 123/63, Blood Glucose: 117 Down a pound today.
This time around I am using HCG Platinum which is available from Hi Health for around $30.
Now that I am up on Facebook I've been posting my updates there. Still doesn't hurt to spread the good news around to the blog too. So here are my past two days results/
1/26/2011 HCG Update: Weight: 210.0, Blood Pressure: 130/58, Blood Glucose: 104. Down 6.6 pounds today, that is a little misleading since before carb loading I started at 212 lbs. By my count I am right on track with a pound a day of loss.
1/25/2011 HCG Update: Weight: 216.6, Blood Pressure: 123/63, Blood Glucose: 117 Down a pound today.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
The walking helps!
Have to figure out how to update that progress meter again. Good news though is that since walking this week I am dropping the weight again.
Lucky for me I enjoy the walking so I just need to get to my target before the high heat hits AZ and I will be forced to slack off a bit.
Really enjoying my cardio trainer software on my Android phone. It lets me publish my walking to FaceBook, unfortunately it doesn't link in with DailyMile or Twitter. So I have to enter some walking in there to get that widget updated.
Social Media is great, if only it was ALL linked together.
Lucky for me I enjoy the walking so I just need to get to my target before the high heat hits AZ and I will be forced to slack off a bit.
Really enjoying my cardio trainer software on my Android phone. It lets me publish my walking to FaceBook, unfortunately it doesn't link in with DailyMile or Twitter. So I have to enter some walking in there to get that widget updated.
Social Media is great, if only it was ALL linked together.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Long time no Blog
Wow, it has been ages since I posted anything. I'm disappointed to post that I gained back nearly all of the weight I had lost.
Recently had a visit with my doctor as a 3 month follow up for my diabetes. We discussed my diet and he had a few suggestions for me.
I recently read "The Diabetes Detour Diet" which discussed the need for the following to avoid diabetes and help the body naturally lose weight.
As the new year approaches I am already trying to form better habits once again. It has been a few weeks now and I am walking with my wife in the morning 3 days a week for 1 mile. The pace is a bit faster than I would like but it is good to be doing something with her.
Once a week the whole family goes out to Telegraph Pass in Ahwatukee and we hike up the mountain and back for a total of 3 miles.
This evening my friend Eric and I are going to meet up and walk our dogs together. Hoping his dog will be friendly with mine so we can hopefully make a daily habit of it. Doing so will add an additional 2.5 miles to my walking each day.
I've been using twitter more these days and also signed up for DailyMile, just added my mileage counter to the blog. Follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/MarkDMacLachlan.
Recently had a visit with my doctor as a 3 month follow up for my diabetes. We discussed my diet and he had a few suggestions for me.
- Get more fiber
- Eat 3-4 servings of fruit each day
I recently read "The Diabetes Detour Diet" which discussed the need for the following to avoid diabetes and help the body naturally lose weight.
- Vitamin D. Get at least 10 minutes of sun exposure without sunscreen on your face and arms each day.
- Calcium, from supplements or diet, you need this.
- Fiber, supplements or my Dr recommended a portion of oatmeal each day
- Vitamin C, my doctor recommended 1500mg a day. I was only taking 500.
As the new year approaches I am already trying to form better habits once again. It has been a few weeks now and I am walking with my wife in the morning 3 days a week for 1 mile. The pace is a bit faster than I would like but it is good to be doing something with her.
Once a week the whole family goes out to Telegraph Pass in Ahwatukee and we hike up the mountain and back for a total of 3 miles.
This evening my friend Eric and I are going to meet up and walk our dogs together. Hoping his dog will be friendly with mine so we can hopefully make a daily habit of it. Doing so will add an additional 2.5 miles to my walking each day.
I've been using twitter more these days and also signed up for DailyMile, just added my mileage counter to the blog. Follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/MarkDMacLachlan.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Nothing to Report
Greetings blog readers. Sorry it has been so long since I posted anything. Frankly there just isn't anything to report.
I think I rushed into this latest round of HCG too quickly as it would appear my body has hit immunity and I don't seem to be losing any weight. I'm eating right but the pounds don't seem to be dropping off like before.
I'm going to go off of the HCG soon and try to keep with the calorie restrictions for as long as I can stand it and combine that with heavy exercise. Currently the only exercise I am getting is walking about a mile a day at work. I really need to focus on that once I go off of the HCG again.
I think I rushed into this latest round of HCG too quickly as it would appear my body has hit immunity and I don't seem to be losing any weight. I'm eating right but the pounds don't seem to be dropping off like before.
I'm going to go off of the HCG soon and try to keep with the calorie restrictions for as long as I can stand it and combine that with heavy exercise. Currently the only exercise I am getting is walking about a mile a day at work. I really need to focus on that once I go off of the HCG again.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Day 2 of Carb Loading
I started out my day OK, I had a nice big breakfast, the same as yesterday.
Breakfast: 2 slices rye toast, mayo, 2 eggs, 4 slices bacon and a slice of Velveeta cheese.
I had planned on enjoying a big lunch too but got stuck working nearly all day, so I only had a granola bar around 3:30pm.
Dinner was bliss, we ordered from NYPD.
Dinner: 1 dozen upstate wings, 4 (oh man I really ate that much) slices of pizza.
I've been trying to drink lots of fluids and took two fiber pills and a sub-lingual B12 before heading upstairs to write this entry and then off to be I go.
Tomorrow I start VLC diet.
Breakfast: 2 slices rye toast, mayo, 2 eggs, 4 slices bacon and a slice of Velveeta cheese.
I had planned on enjoying a big lunch too but got stuck working nearly all day, so I only had a granola bar around 3:30pm.
Dinner was bliss, we ordered from NYPD.
Dinner: 1 dozen upstate wings, 4 (oh man I really ate that much) slices of pizza.
I've been trying to drink lots of fluids and took two fiber pills and a sub-lingual B12 before heading upstairs to write this entry and then off to be I go.
Tomorrow I start VLC diet.
Here We Go Again
I started my new round of HCG on Friday. I love the carb loading days! I put some weight back on this week thanks to an overly busy work schedule and an inability due to that schedule to pack a lunch. So I am starting this round out at 201.8 lbs.
Breakfast: 2 whole eggs, 1/4 cup egg whites, 4 slices bacon, 2 slices Velveeta cheese, two slices rye toast and mayo.
Lunch: 1.5 dozen upstate wings from NYPD (New York Pizza Department)
Dinner: Full rack of Famous Dave's St Louis style BBQ ribs, steak fries, cornbread muffin and small bowl baked beans
I barely made it home from dinner and I was sick! The food all tasted wonderful but it was too much and I paid the price. Something from my day didn't sit well in my stomach. It could just have been the stress of my day too, who knows.
I just finished watching my recording of The Biggest Loser (yes it is 1:43 am now) and I am pumped up wanting to lose a ton of weight. Even with my slight weight gain, my goal is still very much in sight. I have to go shopping either Saturday or Sunday for food for the week. I am looking forward to planning out my meals again, this past 2 weeks of eating out due to a big project at work has really hurt me both physically and financially. It will be good to not be spending so much on lunch again. For anyone who doesn't think being fat costs you money, I would say start recording how much you spend on eating out in a month and I think you will be surprised at what you are spending.
Time to get some sleep, I have to work again tomorrow on another big project. Boy do I need a vacation!
Breakfast: 2 whole eggs, 1/4 cup egg whites, 4 slices bacon, 2 slices Velveeta cheese, two slices rye toast and mayo.
Lunch: 1.5 dozen upstate wings from NYPD (New York Pizza Department)
Dinner: Full rack of Famous Dave's St Louis style BBQ ribs, steak fries, cornbread muffin and small bowl baked beans
I barely made it home from dinner and I was sick! The food all tasted wonderful but it was too much and I paid the price. Something from my day didn't sit well in my stomach. It could just have been the stress of my day too, who knows.
I just finished watching my recording of The Biggest Loser (yes it is 1:43 am now) and I am pumped up wanting to lose a ton of weight. Even with my slight weight gain, my goal is still very much in sight. I have to go shopping either Saturday or Sunday for food for the week. I am looking forward to planning out my meals again, this past 2 weeks of eating out due to a big project at work has really hurt me both physically and financially. It will be good to not be spending so much on lunch again. For anyone who doesn't think being fat costs you money, I would say start recording how much you spend on eating out in a month and I think you will be surprised at what you are spending.
Time to get some sleep, I have to work again tomorrow on another big project. Boy do I need a vacation!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
RATS!!! Mixed up my dates.
Well, my countdown continues and I will start HCG again this Friday, but I had my fight night off by a week (thanks Eric for letting me know), so next week I'll be eating salad during the fight unless I push back my start date a week. I am tempted to do that as I really don't want to be so limited while eating out. I have not made up my mind yet.
Last night Michele made beef and broccoli from my LA Weightloss cookbook. I had forgotten just how awesome that recipe is. I wish she had used more broccoli because that is a recipe where I really like to eat my vegetable in. I'll dig out the recipe and share it.
Last night Michele made beef and broccoli from my LA Weightloss cookbook. I had forgotten just how awesome that recipe is. I wish she had used more broccoli because that is a recipe where I really like to eat my vegetable in. I'll dig out the recipe and share it.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Counting Down
Not much to report YET, however I will be starting up with HCG once again on Friday. I am looking forward to carb loading on Friday and Saturday. Saturday is fight night so it will be nice to be able to not only indulge, but OVER INDULGE during the fights.
I'm going with the injections again this time. I think I had better success with the injections mostly because I could take a shot and forget about the meds until the next morning. With the drops it was necessary to plan to eat 40 minutes ahead of time and that didn't work out so well for me with respect to my work schedule.
I'm going with the injections again this time. I think I had better success with the injections mostly because I could take a shot and forget about the meds until the next morning. With the drops it was necessary to plan to eat 40 minutes ahead of time and that didn't work out so well for me with respect to my work schedule.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
RECIPE: Diet Chocolate!
Diet Chocolate
This recipe can help you get through those chocolate cravings without setting you back on your diet. I purchased some "easy out" ice cube trays to use as chocolate forms. They are small ice cube trays with rubber bottoms that make pushing the chocolate out really easy.
Ingredients:
1 Cup Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa Powder
1 Cup Coconut Oil
3/8 Teaspoon Sweet Leaf Stevia
Directions:
Melt the coconut oil in a microwave oven, 1 minute on high should do the trick. Slowly stir in cocoa powder and stevia. Pour into mini ice cube trays or chocolate forms and freeze for about 1 hour until firm.
Variations:
This recipe can help you get through those chocolate cravings without setting you back on your diet. I purchased some "easy out" ice cube trays to use as chocolate forms. They are small ice cube trays with rubber bottoms that make pushing the chocolate out really easy.
Ingredients:
1 Cup Hershey's Special Dark Cocoa Powder
1 Cup Coconut Oil
3/8 Teaspoon Sweet Leaf Stevia
Directions:
Melt the coconut oil in a microwave oven, 1 minute on high should do the trick. Slowly stir in cocoa powder and stevia. Pour into mini ice cube trays or chocolate forms and freeze for about 1 hour until firm.
Variations:
- 1/8 Teaspoon of Mint Extract. Mint dark chocolate...yum.
- Nuts: chopped macadamia nuts or almonds or pecans.
- 1/8 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- Substitute 1/2 the cocoa with non dark cocoa
Monday, March 8, 2010
Steady as She Goes
Sorry I have not been writing much lately. Work has been really busy but the fact is there just isn't much to report. Since going off the HCG I am pleased to report that my body seems to have found equilibrium. I'm neither gaining nor losing weight at this point. I've tried to eat well but have had more than a few days of eating out for lunch and dinner and admit to losing control a few times and really pigging out. This past Friday was bad, a dozen wings and 3 slices of pizza. Still I didn't gain any weight.
I'm looking forward to going on HCG one more time as I am certain it will get me down to my ultimate weight, between 175 and 185.
One thing I can report, I'm updating the recipe for the Cauliflower Pizza Crust. I made that again this weekend and found it works best if you put the crust on parchment paper or wax paper so you can flip it and really get it to start to brown on both sides. The crispier the better (without burning).
I'm looking forward to going on HCG one more time as I am certain it will get me down to my ultimate weight, between 175 and 185.
One thing I can report, I'm updating the recipe for the Cauliflower Pizza Crust. I made that again this weekend and found it works best if you put the crust on parchment paper or wax paper so you can flip it and really get it to start to brown on both sides. The crispier the better (without burning).
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