WW's New SUMMER Log ...

[WoNderWoMan25]

Hey you COngrats on the awesome leg workout

wow, thank you!! my legs (from monday) are still sore!! this is a good thing, but i may have pushed it yesterday. I ran about 2-2.5 miles in the morning. Then had another crazy day at work so after work I went to the gym, shoulders and triceps. Then I couldn't sit at home and think about how depressing work is so I went to the stadium to run more and do stairs. I FOUND A NEW RUNNING PARTNER!! Girlfriend of a friend, she's 6'1 college basketball player and just an awesome girl. So, about 5.5 total miles yesterday. Still need to stretch my calves out.

Strategic 'business planning' with the boss today from 5 PM to 6:30 PM - that's right - afterhours. Ek.

 

[iceprincess]

Yeah for new running partner - that is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats

Hope you have a fabulous day girl

 

[Roonytunes]

That's great that you found a running buddy. I really wish I could find a local workout buddy - that would really motivate me that much more. But till then, y'all will just have to do

 

[jenscats5]

That's great that you found a running buddy. I really wish I could find a local workout buddy - that would really motivate me that much more. But till then, y'all will just have to do

Roons - if you end up coming down & stay for a bit or just don't mind heading home late - lemme know & you can come to my gym with me....

 

[treilin]

wow, thank you!! my legs (from monday) are still sore!! this is a good thing, but i may have pushed it yesterday. I ran about 2-2.5 miles in the morning. Then had another crazy day at work so after work I went to the gym, shoulders and triceps. Then I couldn't sit at home and think about how depressing work is so I went to the stadium to run more and do stairs. I FOUND A NEW RUNNING PARTNER!! Girlfriend of a friend, she's 6'1 college basketball player and just an awesome girl. So, about 5.5 total miles yesterday. Still need to stretch my calves out.

Strategic 'business planning' with the boss today from 5 PM to 6:30 PM - that's right - afterhours. Ek.

Yeah I took that course in college... fun stuff!!! It really made a huge impact in my life...
Congrats on the new work-out partner!!!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Yeah I took that course in college... fun stuff!!! It really made a huge impact in my life...
Congrats on the new work-out partner!!!

It's official - That 'Fun stuff' is over.

We did a 'staff reduction' today and let go 24 people. The office will be officially closed by years end.

Going home, time for a run....

 

[jenscats5]

It's official - That 'Fun stuff' is over.

We did a 'staff reduction' today and let go 24 people. The office will be officially closed by years end.

Going home, time for a run....

Ooooh!! Sorry to hear that!!

Hope you have a great 4th of July!!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Today, food- lots of carbs today-
6:30 AM, whey shake with 6 oz skim and Hard roll w/butter
11:30 AM, chicken on whole wheat
2:30 PM, cottage cheese, apple
5:15 PM, workout - legs (focus: calves, hamstrings)
7 PM, 5-8 oz turkey burger(s), green beans or broccoli, salad
9 or 10 PM, some kinda snack. the tostidos are gone

HAPPY 4TH!!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

HAPPY THOUGHTS!!

I had the best night of sleep last night - and I woke up today feeling much better about the JOB (JOBLESS?) situation.

My severance pay and completion bonus will pay to move me out of NYS - and/or a boob job! Woot!

My boss just announced that the office is closed on Monday - so four day weekend for this girl!

My mom's foster-daughter had her baby today - I am an AUNTIE!!!!!

My 'boyfiend' Superman has a new movie out which I'll get to see at an IMAX Theater this weekend.

THE RAIN HAS STOPPED. THE SUN IS OUT. HAPPY 4TH!

 

[jenscats5]

HAPPY THOUGHTS!!

I had the best night of sleep last night - and I woke up today feeling much better about the JOB (JOBLESS?) situation.

My severance pay and completion bonus will pay to move me out of NYS - and/or a boob job! Woot!

My boss just announced that the office is closed on Monday - so four day weekend for this girl!

My mom's foster-daughter had her baby today - I am an AUNTIE!!!!!

My 'boyfiend' Superman has a new movie out which I'll get to see at an IMAX Theater this weekend.

THE RAIN HAS STOPPED. THE SUN IS OUT. HAPPY 4TH!

Yayyy!!!

 

[Roonytunes]

Roons - if you end up coming down & stay for a bit or just don't mind heading home late - lemme know & you can come to my gym with me....

I didn't see this till now, Jens, but yes, I will keep you posted. I'm supposed to be talking to AZ folks next Thursday, so let's see what happens. If I end up in Wilmington, I WILL take your offer. I don't mind going home late

ps - Sorry for the log hijack, WW. I'm glad to hear the compensation and severance given to you was good. Y'know what they...when one door closes, blah blah

 

[iceprincess]

Have a fabulous weekend WW!!

Happy 4th of July!!

Also...CONGRATS on becoming and AUNTIE!!! Was it a boy or girl?

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

weekend was great. ate like a pig... or a cow... possibly even both.

back on track today. i want to be a hot auntie!! she had a baby girl, alexis. thanks for asking.

How are YOU, IP?????

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Food today - low carb'ing it for a few days to recover from my four-day-weekend-binge.

7 AM, whey shake with unsweetend soy milk
10:30 AM, lots of fresh green beans, 3-4 oz chix
2 PM, lettuce, green pepper, tomato, can tuna, balsamic vinegrette
4:15 PM, baby carrots, another whey shake with H20
5 or 6 PM, gym - legs
7 or 8 PM, turkey burger(s) and broccoli, maybe a low carb ww wrap....

 

[*Bunny*]

Great news on all the Happy thoughts ... Sounds like you had an awesome time, and that's what counts ... no regrets .. few days you'll be back on track, low carb or not

Happy Hump Day

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Great news on all the Happy thoughts ... Sounds like you had an awesome time, and that's what counts ... no regrets .. few days you'll be back on track, low carb or not

Happy Hump Day

Thanks Buns! I am being entirely too positive about the whole job thing - people here think I'm going off the deep end any day now.

Whatever- It's Thursday ALREADY!!
7 AM, whey shake with unsweetened soy milk
10 AM, 1/2 cup cheerios with unsweetened soy milk, very small golden delicious apple, coffee
1 PM, lettuce, green pepper, tomato, can tuna, balsamic vinaigrette
4 PM, green beans, 4 oz chix breast
5 PM, gym - back
7 PM- orange roughy or tilapia cooked up with onions... broccoli and cauliflower and mushrooms
8 or 9 PM- running at the stadium to spy on the football practice for an opposing team....

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[treilin]

Stopping in to say hello! Haven't told you that in awhile
Way to get back on track!!! and congrats on being an Aunt to Miss Alexis!
I want a boob job, Uhmmffffff

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

LOL - I met w/a doctor in Westchester. It was great and I'm about 90% sure I'm moving forward with it. Not outrageous - Just better than what god blessed me with (and most of that I lost when my weight).

How are you, lady?? Pics are looking fab, I am so proud of you!!

 

[Aries13]

HEYA!!!

Sorry long time no type. Im taking advantage of the summer ya know, while I still can...

How are you doing? Excited for the "new" addition you got coming? HEHE


I WISH I COULD>>>>> get some hot (O)(O)

lol

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Yeah Aries! I am excited! Ending this job is good for something, I guess! So, work - it's surprisingly good & busy around here! I moved out of my office into a cube on the floor. It's interesting. It's not a normal cube, it's about three times the size of our normal ones. It has some privacy screens, some clear plexiglass walls - and room for two chairs (visitors). I call it my fish bowl and I love it!! Other interesting obsessions I've had lately-
aisde from my fishbowl ...
hidden valley ranch light - on everything!!
benji & donielle on 'so... you think you can dance'
sugar free cool whip (good change from anpb)
baby alexis
my ten dollar bathing suit from wal-mat
running - good time to think!!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

7AM, whey shake with unsweetened soy milk and blueberries and ice
10AM, cheerios and ezekial cereal mixed togetherwith unsweetened soy milk, coffee, and about three bites of stale coffee cake
2PM, small chilli and a side salad from wendys
5 or 6PM, baby carrots and 4 oz low sodium turkey
9 PM, dinner somewhere.........

weekend!! lots of swimming and jetskiing and maybe hiking. and football tomorrow night - woot!

 

[jenscats5]

weekend!! lots of swimming and jetskiing and maybe hiking. and football tomorrow night - woot!

Sounds fun!! Enjoy your weekend!!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Sounds fun!! Enjoy your weekend!!

gooo-ooo-ooood morning!
it's monday, i'm tired, and no coffee yet.

no cardio this morning but i need to be back on track every day this week. beach this weekend!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

7:30 AM
Whey shake with ice, glutamine, unsweetened soy milk & 1 tblsp anpb
Coffee - 8 oz

10:30 AM
4 oz low sodium turkey
3/4 cup baby carrots
Coffee - 12 oz

1:30 PM
South Beach Diet - Sesame Chicken Wraps & Sugar Free Jell-o
220 calories, 8 grams fat, 15 grams fiber, 21 grams protein

5:00 PM
Gym - hamstrings, calves, 40-80 mins cardio

7:00 PM
6-8 oz orange roughy
Green beans, mushrooms, onions

9 or 10 PM
Sugar Free Pudding milked with whey powder and splash of milk

 

[iceprincess]

Just droppin in!!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Monday update-

trail mix before the gym - my guess is about 200 calories worth.

plate loaded kneeling hamstring machine w/20 lbs x 2 warm-up sets, then 40 lbs x 16 for two sets, then 50 lbs x 15 for one set

stiff leg dead lifts - went up to 70 lbs on these

inner/outer thigh on cybex machine - 2 sets of each
'butt blaster' cybex machine - 3 sets

abs

40 mins cardio

7:00 PM
two turkey burgers, probably about 1/4 lb each
blackened cajun green beans
Green beans, mushrooms, onions

10:00 PM
Lime Sugar Free Jell-O

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

TUESDAY

6:30 AM ~~ Severe Thunderstorms ~~ 15 minutes jump rope (sure my downstairs neighbors loved it)

7:00 AM ~~ Whey shake with unsweetened soy milk, ice

10:00 AM ~~ apple, home-made trail mix

1:00 PM ~~ mixed greens with tuna and dressing

4:30 PM ~~ low sodium turkey with baby carrots

5:30 PM ~~ gym ~~ workout TBD still

7:30 PM ~~ orange roughy with Green beans, mushrooms, onions

10:00 PM ~~ no sugar added fudge pop

 

[BiggT]

I bet your neighbors just loved you......how do you cook the orange roughy? I like making that at home, it's mild and the whole place doesn't smell like fish for 3 days afterwards.

 

[treilin]

TUESDAY

6:30 AM ~~ Severe Thunderstorms ~~ 15 minutes jump rope (sure my downstairs neighbors loved it)

7:00 AM ~~ Whey shake with unsweetened soy milk, ice

10:00 AM ~~ apple, home-made trail mix

1:00 PM ~~ mixed greens with tuna and dressing

4:30 PM ~~ low sodium turkey with baby carrots

5:30 PM ~~ gym ~~ workout TBD still

7:30 PM ~~ orange roughy with Green beans, mushrooms, onions

10:00 PM ~~ no sugar added fudge pop

Food lucks yummy WW!!!!
How is mom doing??!?!?! You never went into a lot of detail on her!!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Food lucks yummy WW!!!!
How is mom doing??!?!?! You never went into a lot of detail on her!!

Wow - Good memory! Thank you for asking. Mommy is good. We tweaked her diet, got her on a good multi-vitamin, and co-enzyme Q10. She was on some heavy-duty antibiotics for her Lyme's Disease, so I asked about acidophilus - Her doctor agreed it was worth a shot to help restore good bacteria - in her tummy and on down. It's in pill form that also contains a fiber blend. That with added fiber in her diet has helped her as well.

Speaking of food - what is the one thing you're looking forward to most???

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

I bet your neighbors just loved you......how do you cook the orange roughy? I like making that at home, it's mild and the whole place doesn't smell like fish for 3 days afterwards.

It was raining out, I had no choice!! I don't appreciate their music at 12, 1 or even 2 in the morning - so I kinda of considered it payback.

Orange roughy and tilapia are my favorites for the same reasons. I'll cook it usually with a vinaigrette or EVOO with whatever spices I reach first. And caramelized onions are good w/it too. I've also done it with some lemon juice, a bit of butter, and a lemon pepper blend. What about you, Chef-Bigg-R-T? Change is good - I'll try whatever ideas you can post here!

 

[BiggT]

I love talapia also, same reason as well, lol....I just use pepper and garlic powder and lemon and broil it and I was getting bored with it, so I thought I'd pick your brain. I'm gonna do steak fajitas in a couple minutes.

Tell me about annoying tennants......I used to live above a 21 year old kid a few years ago and the little bastard would smoke and have friends over at 2 and 3 AM all week long, I almost killed him a few times and once he even told the landlord on me, but the landlord knew what a punk he was so all was good for me.

 

[jenscats5]

^^ Tilapia is really yummy with salsa.....

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

I love talapia also, same reason as well, lol....I just use pepper and garlic powder and lemon and broil it and I was getting bored with it, so I thought I'd pick your brain. I'm gonna do steak fajitas in a couple minutes.

Tell me about annoying tennants......I used to live above a 21 year old kid a few years ago and the little bastard would smoke and have friends over at 2 and 3 AM all week long, I almost killed him a few times and once he even told the landlord on me, but the landlord knew what a punk he was so all was good for me.

Are you training before or after your steak fajitas? Sounds yummy! Jens mentioned salsa...

The people in the condo downstairs are terrible!! But they aren't 21, they are def. older, so I don't know what they do for work... The music sometimes sounds like it's from a bad porno ~ so maybe she's 'workin it' at 2 or 3 AM. I joke that if I looked hard enough, I'd find her on the web somewhere.

 

[BiggT]

Maybe she has a web cam, lol.

No, fajitas were post-workout, I got done with work at 4 today, so I was able to workout a little earlier than usual, It would be a disaster if I ate a big meal pre-workout.....I just had a power bar and water before, power bars are terrible though and after reading the label, I should just eat a Snickers.

 

[que_66]

Hiya WW!!

Glad to hear that your mom is on the upswing

Also glad to hear that you might be setting a date to take posession of the twins (o)(o)

I haven't lost much of mine but I've only lost about 3% bf so far. I've always wanted to be a "B" cup.

 

[treilin]

Wow - Good memory! Thank you for asking. Mommy is good. We tweaked her diet, got her on a good multi-vitamin, and co-enzyme Q10. She was on some heavy-duty antibiotics for her Lyme's Disease, so I asked about acidophilus - Her doctor agreed it was worth a shot to help restore good bacteria - in her tummy and on down. It's in pill form that also contains a fiber blend. That with added fiber in her diet has helped her as well.

Speaking of food - what is the one thing you're looking forward to most???

Glad to hear about your mother
I think the picture below describes my desire:

Chocolate peanut butter cheesecake. Outback doesn't serve it... oh well.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Maybe she has a web cam, lol.

No, fajitas were post-workout, I got done with work at 4 today, so I was able to workout a little earlier than usual, It would be a disaster if I ate a big meal pre-workout.....I just had a power bar and water before, power bars are terrible though and after reading the label, I should just eat a Snickers.

Not maybe... I'm pretty sure she does have a webcam!!

Protein bars - I know a lot of the girls 'round here make their own @ home.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Hiya WW!!

Glad to hear that your mom is on the upswing

Also glad to hear that you might be setting a date to take posession of the twins (o)(o)

I haven't lost much of mine but I've only lost about 3% bf so far. I've always wanted to be a "B" cup.

hey lady!!

thanks for the note and thoughts on my mom. i wanted to ask treil how her mom was doing, too!!

3% is great progress! And if it hasn't effected the twins, even better, lol...

the twins (o)(o)
if i go for it, it will be over the labor day weekend in early september. i just want to make sure everything else in my life is in order. You say a "B" cup but everyone's perception of a B is different. I used to be what I consider a C and I'd like to get back there. And nice and happy and perky like 26 year old 'twins' should be, lol...

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Glad to hear about your mother
I think the picture below describes my desire:

Chocolate peanut butter cheesecake. Outback doesn't serve it... oh well.

WOW - YUM YUM!! Have two, one for me k??

How is your mom??

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

TUESDAY UPDATE
I found the last fudge pop in the freezer - yum!

Workout - Chest and 22 mins walking on the treadmill, incline @ 3.8 mph

Flat bench press- 65 lbs x 2 warm-up sets, 85 lbs x 16, 95 lbs x 16, 115 lbs x 10, 135 x 2 (no one around to spot me but I thought I'd give the 45 pound plates a try)
Close grip - 65 lbs x 12, 85 lbs x 12, 95 lbs x 10
Dips - body weight x 10, 10, 9
Incline dumb bells - 27.5 lbs, 30 lbs, 35 lbs
Cable cross overs - 3 sets

WEDNESDAY
7:30 AM ~~ Slept in! Whey shake with skim, blueberries

10:30 AM ~~ Cheerios mixed with Ezekiel Cereal, splenda, skim

1:30 PM ~~ Lunch, comin' up! Field greens, tomato, fresh green beans, can tuna, emeril's balsamic vinaigrette - this is yummy, low cal, one gram sugar

4 or 5 PM ~~ cottage cheese or turkey slices or a whey shake

5 or 6 PM ~~ workout, legs (quads)

7 or 8 PM ~~ chix breast, broccoli, ww wrap, maybe a trip over to the local carnival if there's no rain. I will not eat fried dough I will not eat fried dough I will not eat fried dough I will not eat fried dough.

 

[jenscats5]

. I will not eat fried dough I will not eat fried dough I will not eat fried dough I will not eat fried dough.

What kind of festival?? Greek, Italian or Polish?? Love all their fried doughs.....

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Leftovers - in your opinion, how long do they stay good? I'm talking cooked veggies, meats, chicken, and fish? I can't consider more than 2 or 3 days, but I wanted to get everyone's opinion. It can be tough cooking for one or two!!

 

[BiggT]

Leftovers - in your opinion, how long do they stay good? I'm talking cooked veggies, meats, chicken, and fish? I can't consider more than 2 or 3 days, but I wanted to get everyone's opinion. It can be tough cooking for one or two!!

Well, I'm a little bit of a psycho with this, lol, if something is more than 48 hours old I won't eat it....but I am sure it is probably good at least for 3 days, some people even go further than that.

 

[jenscats5]

Leftovers - in your opinion, how long do they stay good? I'm talking cooked veggies, meats, chicken, and fish? I can't consider more than 2 or 3 days, but I wanted to get everyone's opinion. It can be tough cooking for one or two!!

Properly stored & properly reheated, they will keep 7-10 days (or more) - and I know this based on a Food Safety/Food Born Illness Univ. class......

Once you cook something - you can always put the portions in a full meal style in a container & freeze it - that way, you have a full meal already prepared, ready to go....

 

[treilin]

Well, I'm a little bit of a psycho with this, lol, if something is more than 48 hours old I won't eat it....but I am sure it is probably good at least for 3 days, some people even go further than that.

Yeah.. I used to be this way too... then I had to get over it real quick when I had no time to be cooking chicken every day to accomodate how much I Was eating....
So I have eaten cooked chicken up to 7 days in the fridge, ww pasta and brown rice drained REALLY well 7 days. Now I have also stepped over some pre existing boundaries since this diet down.. like eating chicken that has been sitting out of a fridge for more then 5 hours.... Ore egg whites that are sitting on mydesk in a container after they are room temp, or just drinking them. I guess when you look at food as fuel and not for 'fun' you do things you typically would never dream about doing. Ohhh and I have a VERY sensitive stomach too!!!

 

[treilin]

WOW - YUM YUM!! Have two, one for me k??

How is your mom??

Mom is doing REALLY well she is in physical therapy now... seems to be regaining energy and her life back!!! It's definitely a breath of fresh air to see!! Thanks for asking

 

[jenscats5]

Mom is doing REALLY well she is in physical therapy now... seems to be regaining energy and her life back!!! It's definitely a breath of fresh air to see!! Thanks for asking

Yayyy!! That's VERY good news Treil!!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Jens/T-

When it comes to leftovers, do you feel different between something you cook yourself and something you might bring home from a restaurant?

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

WEDS UPDATE

The rain and tornado watch killed any urge to go out and eat fried dough. It's not a bazaar, it's a real traveling carnival, complete with 'carnies'!! But - My sister brought over Tostidos. We all know this is a big weak spot. I took 10 chips out of the bag - approx one serving - and was done after that. <pat on back>

Workout rocked! I went to 360 lbs on the leg press for 12. Also did plate loaded leg extension machine, one legged lunges using the smith machine, two calf exercises, and about 15 minutes of abs. No cardio.

THURSDAY

6:15 AM ~~ Cardio @ the gym
20 mins HIIT on Precor Elliptical ~~ HR Range 135 - 169
20 mins varied incline on Precor Treadmill ~~ HR Range 122 - 136

9:30 AM ~~ Breakfast
Cheerios mixed with Ezekiel Cereal, splenda, skim milk mixed with vanilla whey
Coffee

1:00 PM ~~ Lunch
Field greens, can tuna, emeril's balsamic vinaigrette
Lipton Citrus Green Tea (LOVE THIS!)

4:00 PM ~~ Snack
Cottage cheese, apple

6 or 7 PM ~~ Dinner @ Dad's.
We're GRILLIN!!

 

[jenscats5]

Jens/T-

When it comes to leftovers, do you feel different between something you cook yourself and something you might bring home from a restaurant?

Yes, definitely.......leftovers myself I let "keep" for a longer period of time than I do restaurant leftovers - those I don't allow to "keep" longer than about 5 days......


Edit: AWESOME on the workout!!

 

[treilin]

WEDS UPDATE

The rain and tornado watch killed any urge to go out and eat fried dough. It's not a bazaar, it's a real traveling carnival, complete with 'carnies'!! But - My sister brought over Tostidos. We all know this is a big weak spot. I took 10 chips out of the bag - approx one serving - and was done after that. <pat on back>

Workout rocked! I went to 360 lbs on the leg press for 12. Also did plate loaded leg extension machine, one legged lunges using the smith machine, two calf exercises, and about 15 minutes of abs. No cardio.

THURSDAY

6:15 AM ~~ Cardio @ the gym
20 mins HIIT on Precor Elliptical ~~ HR Range 135 - 169
20 mins varied incline on Precor Treadmill ~~ HR Range 122 - 136

9:30 AM ~~ Breakfast
Cheerios mixed with Ezekiel Cereal, splenda, skim milk mixed with vanilla whey
Coffee

1:00 PM ~~ Lunch
Field greens, can tuna, emeril's balsamic vinaigrette
Lipton Citrus Green Tea (LOVE THIS!)

4:00 PM ~~ Snack
Cottage cheese, apple

6 or 7 PM ~~ Dinner @ Dad's.
We're GRILLIN!!

Great job on the chip control! I get the same problem... chips and salsa... YUMMMMMMMMM
I agree with Jens.. but actually I'm more meticulous with restaurant food usually throw out after 2 days in the fridge...

 

[BiggT]

Jens/T-

When it comes to leftovers, do you feel different between something you cook yourself and something you might bring home from a restaurant?

Absolutely, I am much more confident/comfortable with things I made, I know where the ingredients came from, how long they were kept before they were cooked, how they were handled, etc......Also, I have to be honest, I can't remember the last time I didn't finish everything at a restaurant and actually needed to bring it home.

Great job on the leg press too.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

T- Ah, yeah. I guess I forgot who I was talking to. I'm sure when you eat out, no one at the table is taking home a doggy bag....

I was actually thinking about magazines that recommend for us ladies to request when ordering for 1/2 the entree to be packaged up, so the 'temptation' never hits our plates... Therefore there is no way to overeat/overindulge.

And thanks - I was happy w/ the leg press!

 

[scorpiogirl]

360 - NICE!

 

[Aries13]

HIIIII!!!!

Wanted to say hello and GOOD JOB on the leg press !!!!!!

*Hope everything is going great for ya!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Hi Aries & scorpiogirl!!

THURSDAY UPDATE
Grilled at dad's - he did a whole chicken, corn on the cob, potatos, a tossed salad. Not bad!! Took the little little sister to the mall to do some shopping and ended up walking about two miles w/their puppy. No 'real' training last night though.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

FRIDAY
6:00 AM ~~ Whey shake with lotsa ice and 4 oz skim, one slice ww toast with sugar free jam
6:15 AM ~~ Shoulders and Triceps

10:00 AM ~~ Big corn muffin and big coffee from Stewarts, sooooooo bad, but mmmmmm good!!

2:00 PM ~~ Garden salad from Wendy's with can tuna (one more can to go and my 8-pack is finished!!)

5:00 PM ~~ Cottage Cheese

7 or 8 PM ~~ Out to Dinner

SATURDAY
To Seaside Heights, NJ for some fun in the sun!! If there is a heat wave, I'm gonna do it right!

SUNDAY
Boat/jet skiing on the Hudson ~~ Reminder from Bunny, wear my SPF!!

 

[velvett]

Mmmmmmmmm C O R N muffin.........


















ok I'm slobbering on myself now..

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Mmmmmmmmm C O R N muffin.........

ok I'm slobbering on myself now..

Yup - One of girls brought it in for me today because yesterday I said they were my favorite. Normally I would resist but wow!! I've been relatively low carb for the past 5-7 days (bathing suit all weekend!) so that corn muffin was my 'carb up' for the week.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

WEEKEND UPDATE
Hot Hot Hot! The beach was great & I managed to stay on-track and eat clean. I actually went out...yep, to a club... on Saturday night & quickly realized why I do not do this often. Probably would have been more enjoyable drunk, but I resisted and didn't drink a drop all weekend log. Yesterday was a 'rest' day that only included a trip to Sam's Club and a .80 mile round trip walk to Stewarts for some iced coffee. And I ate some Kraft Mac & Cheese... What a disappointment. Not as good as I remembered it to be. Also enjoyed an incredible night of sleep last night!! Mmmmm, great way to start the week off!

MONDAY

7:30 AM ~~ Slept in! Whey shake with 4 oz skim, 1/2 banana

10:30 AM ~~ two small wheat/gluten free waffles, toasted with a thin spread of ANPB. Coffee.

1:30 PM ~~ Field greens, tomato, green pepper, can tuna, balsamic vinaigrette

4 or 5 PM ~~ 3-4 oz low sodium turkey, green pepper, baby carrots

5 or 6 PM ~~ workout, legs

7 or 8 PM ~~ 4-8 oz chix breast, broccoli, brown rice

 

[BiggT]

It was HOT this weekend, and it is even worse today. I love Kraft Mac and cheese, lol.
Is that Stewarts as in Stewarts Root Beer, that drive-in burger place??

 

[treilin]

WEEKEND UPDATE
Hot Hot Hot! The beach was great & I managed to stay on-track and eat clean. I actually went out...yep, to a club... on Saturday night & quickly realized why I do not do this often. Probably would have been more enjoyable drunk, but I resisted and didn't drink a drop all weekend log. Yesterday was a 'rest' day that only included a trip to Sam's Club and a .80 mile round trip walk to Stewarts for some iced coffee. And I ate some Kraft Mac & Cheese... What a disappointment. Not as good as I remembered it to be. Also enjoyed an incredible night of sleep last night!! Mmmmm, great way to start the week off!

MONDAY

7:30 AM ~~ Slept in! Whey shake with 4 oz skim, 1/2 banana

10:30 AM ~~ two small wheat/gluten free waffles, toasted with a thin spread of ANPB. Coffee.

1:30 PM ~~ Field greens, tomato, green pepper, can tuna, balsamic vinaigrette

4 or 5 PM ~~ 3-4 oz low sodium turkey, green pepper, baby carrots

5 or 6 PM ~~ workout, legs

7 or 8 PM ~~ 4-8 oz chix breast, broccoli, brown rice

Way to stay on track!!
I know what you mean about being disappointed by food... Although... I tell you Outback after the show was far from disappointing it was exactly what I needed
Your meal spread looks good! I can't wait to get my carbs up and get more veggies in!!!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Way to stay on track!!
I know what you mean about being disappointed by food... Although... I tell you Outback after the show was far from disappointing it was exactly what I needed
Your meal spread looks good! I can't wait to get my carbs up and get more veggies in!!!

Treil!! I am so glad to hear you enjoyed Outback - You so deserved it!! Do your carbs include mac and cheese, by any chance? I really thought it was gross - bleeeech! T - I really expected more from you & thought you made better taste than that! If I do it again, I'll def. put the effort in and opt for the home-made kind.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

It was HOT this weekend, and it is even worse today. I love Kraft Mac and cheese, lol.
Is that Stewarts as in Stewarts Root Beer, that drive-in burger place??

Hmmm, no - I don't think so? They do have their own root beer, but I walked to Stewarts as in the gas station/convenience store with their own line of dairy products, soda and stuff. Maybe it's an update New York thing though - and I know what your definition of update is so......

What you're mentioning sounds cool. I'm picturing it old-school though, with waitresses on roller skates and stuff.

 

[BiggT]

Yeah, thats exactly what it's like, except no roller skates though, lol, but they bring your order to the car.... And, I know all about my weenie definition of 'upstate'.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Yeah, thats exactly what it's like, except no roller skates though, lol, but they bring your order to the car.... And, I know all about my weenie definition of 'upstate'.

I love it! It sounds fun - wholesome. What has happened in even the past five or ten years? I felt so so so old when I went out over the weekend. And even 'upstate', there are way too many 16-21 year old girls who are super-chunky!! Wearing hot pants and belly shirts are not your right, but a privilege. Someone must tell them that binge drinking messes with your estrogen levels and may make you retain belly fat.

At the other extreme, we have the juicers. There are also way too many 18-25 year old guys with smaller builds, but a TON of muscle. I wasn't impressed with the True Life "I'm on Steroids" Special, but the guys in this club were poster children for this MTV Episode.

 

[jenscats5]

Hmmm, no - I don't think so? They do have their own root beer, but I walked to Stewarts as in the gas station/convenience store with their own line of dairy products, soda and stuff. Maybe it's an update New York thing though - and I know what your definition of update is so......

What you're mentioning sounds cool. I'm picturing it old-school though, with waitresses on roller skates and stuff.

I know those stores....I drive by one in Queensbury or Whitehall, whichever town that is.....never stopped in tho....

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

I know those stores....I drive by one in Queensbury or Whitehall, whichever town that is.....never stopped in tho....

Yeah, ya got it - comparable to a WaWa, I guess?

 

[treilin]

Treil!! I am so glad to hear you enjoyed Outback - You so deserved it!! Do your carbs include mac and cheese, by any chance? I really thought it was gross - bleeeech! T - I really expected more from you & thought you made better taste than that! If I do it again, I'll def. put the effort in and opt for the home-made kind.

Nope no mac and cheese...
If I do mac and cheese it would be WW pasta with parmesan sprinkled cheese melted on top for the better version.... or the fattening would be lots of sharp cheddar cheese. Not into the box mixes... Everything tastes better from scratch and out of the kicthen over a restaurant most times... But that bleu cheese crusted steak from Outback... Oh myyyyy!!!!

 

[jenscats5]

Yeah, ya got it - comparable to a WaWa, I guess?

LOVE Wawa!! Their coffee rocks!!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

MONDAY UPDATE
No gym. Visited the Acura dealership to test drive the TL.

TUESDAY
2:00 AM ~~ Wake up with congestion and sore throat
6:30 AM ~~ Feel horrible because it’s been three days since I’ve last trained. Two Cardio Breeze
6:45 AM ~~ 2.5 mile run
9:30 AM ~~ Finally feel like eating breakfast. Two small gluten/wheat free waffles with one tbsp ANBP. 12 oz iced coffee, two chunks of fresh pineapple (yum).
12:30 PM ~~ spring mix and iceberg, 4 oz turkey, balsamic vinaigrette

Currently ~~ slowly munching on an apple and sipping hot tea

4 or 5 PM ~~ bell pepper strips, 3 oz turkey

6 PM ~~ workout, shoulder and triceps, possibly more cardio

7 or 8 PM ~~ one or two 100 calorie Boca burgers, veggies or salad

 

[*Bunny*]

Girl if you are sick, you prolly shoudn't workout .. your body & its cells need the energy used to workout to heal ... it may aggravate things if you train while sick ...

feel better

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Bunny, thanks. You do sound exactly like my mom though.

I'm honestly not sure if it's a real legitimate cold, or if it's just the extreme humidty and then the A/C drying me out. I feel better now than I did this morning. I'm going to try the gym & see what happens.

 

[jenscats5]

One thing I've tried for "not feeling well" is Emergen'C - it's a packet you mix with water with all sorts of vitamins in it....really helps!!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

LOVE Wawa!! Their coffee rocks!!

This is coming from a girl who thinks Starbucks is over-rated, but it sure does! and so does their sugar free french vanilla syrup!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

One thing I've tried for "not feeling well" is Emergen'C - it's a packet you mix with water with all sorts of vitamins in it....really helps!!

Totally! I have that at home, but here in the office I have 'Airborne' - the effervescent formula in Lemon Lime. Not as tasty as Emergen'C, but it gets the job done. Have you heard of it?

 

[jenscats5]

Totally! I have that at home, but here in the office I have 'Airborne' - the effervescent formula in Lemon Lime. Not as tasty as Emergen'C, but it gets the job done. Have you heard of it?

I have, but have never tried it cuz the Emergen'C is cheaper.....

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

TUESDAY UPDATE
Feeling ok! Went to the gym for triceps and shoulders. The juice was flowing last night! My new gym is pretty small, very quiet, very clean and brand new. Mr-New-Member-I'm-A-Total-Juicer didn't let me get through two warm-up sets before he made his move. Being the brat that I am, I just smiled and pointed to my headphones. He got me later though, and we chatted about his hometown, his job, his mercedes, his muscles.

SHOULDER DUMB BELL PRESS- 20 lbs x 2 warm-up sets, 25 x 16, 27.5 x 15, 30 x 10
FRONT & SIDE LATERAL RAISES w/ 8, 10, 12 lb dumb bells

DIPS - body weight x 11, x 11, x 9
Tricep kickbacks, many reps with 10 lbs
Overhead dumbbell extensions @ 30 degree angle
Close grip bench press @ 95 lbs, 105 lbs
Overhead cable press thing using rope attachement

Went home, ate two boca burgers (and yes - I do know the difference between a 'real' burger and a boca burger, but I had to work with what I had you big dork!!) and salad and we cooked the ears of fresh corn-on-the-cob my sister brought over. Then we went out for ice cream

WEDNESDAY
7 AM, 170 calorie detour bar & coffee

10:30 AM, two small gluten/wheat free waffles, one tbsp anbp, drizzle of sugar free maple syrup & coffee

1 or 2 PM, spring mix w/green pepper, grape tomatoes, can tuna, sugar free jell-o

4 or 5 PM, 2-4 oz of turkey, celery sticks, cardio breeze

5 or 6 PM, Squats, lunges, 60-90 mins cardio

8 PM, chix breast w/sauteed veggies or my famous cajun blackened green beans, brown rice, ice my knee!

 

[Roonytunes]

What is this famous cajun blackened green beans? I have half a bag of green beans here and I'm not sure what to do with 'em. I realize I am a french beans kinda gal and green beans ain't the same.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

I LOVE GREEN BEANS. If you take a piece or two of bacon or sliced smoked sausage... It should be a little greasy, so you don't have to use any other oil. Fry it up, remove all the excess grease, add chopped onion, whatever seasoning and/or garlic and/or hot sauce that you want, and the green beans. You could add a tsp or two of margarine if you need it.... Stir well and often to prevent scortching. Simmer over low heat till beans are extremely tender (approximately 45 minutes if you are using fresh - you could steam or microwave first and then dump them into a frying pan if you wanted to).

If you want to eat 'em cold, my mom makes them with 2 or so cups water, 3/4 cup vinegar & a dash sugar or splenda with
1 tablespoon crushed mustard seeds
lotsa garlic - 4 cloves ?? thinly sliced
bay leaves - 2 or 3
dash salt and tabasco pepper sauce
1 pound trimmed green beans

In a saucepan, stir together the water, vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, garlic, bay leaves, salt and Tabasco sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.

Add the beans. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, until tender-crisp. Then dump the beans in a shallow dish and cover them completely with the vinegar mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve cold.

 

[jenscats5]

I LOVE GREEN BEANS. If you take a piece or two of bacon or sliced smoked sausage... It should be a little greasy, so you don't have to use any other oil. Fry it up, remove all the excess grease, add chopped onion, whatever seasoning and/or garlic and/or hot sauce that you want, and the green beans. You could add a tsp or two of margarine if you need it.... Stir well and often to prevent scortching. Simmer over low heat till beans are extremely tender (approximately 45 minutes if you are using fresh - you could steam or microwave first and then dump them into a frying pan if you wanted to).

If you want to eat 'em cold, my mom makes them with 2 or so cups water, 3/4 cup vinegar & a dash sugar or splenda with
1 tablespoon crushed mustard seeds
lotsa garlic - 4 cloves ?? thinly sliced
bay leaves - 2 or 3
dash salt and tabasco pepper sauce
1 pound trimmed green beans

In a saucepan, stir together the water, vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, garlic, bay leaves, salt and Tabasco sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.

Add the beans. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, until tender-crisp. Then dump the beans in a shallow dish and cover them completely with the vinegar mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve cold.

I am SO posting this in the recipe thread!!

 

[BiggT]

I LOVE GREEN BEANS. If you take a piece or two of bacon or sliced smoked sausage... It should be a little greasy, so you don't have to use any other oil. Fry it up, remove all the excess grease, add chopped onion, whatever seasoning and/or garlic and/or hot sauce that you want, and the green beans. You could add a tsp or two of margarine if you need it.... Stir well and often to prevent scortching. Simmer over low heat till beans are extremely tender (approximately 45 minutes if you are using fresh - you could steam or microwave first and then dump them into a frying pan if you wanted to).

If you want to eat 'em cold, my mom makes them with 2 or so cups water, 3/4 cup vinegar & a dash sugar or splenda with
1 tablespoon crushed mustard seeds
lotsa garlic - 4 cloves ?? thinly sliced
bay leaves - 2 or 3
dash salt and tabasco pepper sauce
1 pound trimmed green beans

In a saucepan, stir together the water, vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, garlic, bay leaves, salt and Tabasco sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.

Add the beans. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, until tender-crisp. Then dump the beans in a shallow dish and cover them completely with the vinegar mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve cold.

That sounds awesome. I will have to buy green beans at the farmer's market tomorrow. Only thing I'd change is that when I am prepping it, I'll just eat the bacon/sausage instead of discarding it, lol.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Thanks girls/guys! I mostly stick to the basics (quick & easy) but I'm a good cooker.

Jens, if you go the recipe thread, please make a note that this recipe could require extra bacon if T is around.

 

[treilin]

I just cooked up some green beans that Mandi had left...
1T olive oil, 3 garlic cloves
Add 1lb ground turkey meat, 16oz. green beans,
1/2 cup walnuts after meat is browned
served over WW pasta. I added some hot stuff for a kick but it was yummy

 

[jenscats5]

Thanks girls/guys! I mostly stick to the basics (quick & easy) but I'm a good cooker.

Jens, if you go the recipe thread, please make a note that this recipe could require extra bacon if T is around.

Fixed it!!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

WED UPDATE, SQUATS-
95 x 2 warm up sets
135 x 14
135 x 14
155 x 14
185 x 10
205 x 8

Feeling 100% until I tweaked my knee on the treadmill - a weird quick hyperextension w/a pop. Switched to the bike after this happened.
TREADMILL - Two minute intervals alternating 6.8 MPH flats and 3.8 MPH inclines, total time 30 minutes
BIKE- Random program, total time 20 minutes

Went home & made a big salad with grilled chix breast, grape tomatoes, peppers, onions, feta. No green beans after all the hype yesterday!

THURSDAY
6:45 AM - 30 minute power walk
7 AM - whey shake w/half banana and skim and ice

10:30 AM, two pieces Ezekiel toast w/4 oz turkey breast, mustard

1 or 2 PM, green beans (!!) with one 100 cal boca burger

4 or 5 PM, apple, whey shake w/water, cardio breeze

5 or 6 PM, biceps, back, 20-30 mins cardio

8 PM, dinner, ???

 

[Gymgurl]

I have soooo many green beans and snap peas in my garden right now...thanks for the idea guys!

 

[BiggT]

Those are really, REALLY strong squats, and 6.8 on a treadmill is no joke either. Nice workout.

However, you know my opinion of Boca Burgers, lol.

 

[jenscats5]

WED UPDATE, SQUATS-
95 x 2 warm up sets
135 x 14
135 x 14
155 x 14
185 x 10
205 x 8

Feeling 100% until I tweaked my knee on the treadmill - a weird quick hyperextension w/a pop. Switched to the bike after this happened.
TREADMILL - Two minute intervals alternating 6.8 MPH flats and 3.8 MPH inclines, total time 30 minutes
BIKE- Random program, total time 20 minutes

NICE JOB on the squats!! How's the knee feel today?? Make sure you RICE it if you have any pain...I've done that with my knee before...OUCH!!

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

NICE JOB on the squats!! How's the knee feel today?? Make sure you RICE it if you have any pain...I've done that with my knee before...OUCH!!

The knee is okay. I walked instead of jogged this morning. I actually ice it after almost every leg workout, just as precaution. I think thats what you meant - If not, tell me about ricing?

And how was your interview?

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

I have soooo many green beans and snap peas in my garden right now...thanks for the idea guys!

And fresh is the best kind! So much better than canned or frozen. Enjoy!!

 

[jenscats5]

The knee is okay. I walked instead of jogged this morning. I actually ice it after almost every leg workout, just as precaution. I think thats what you meant - If not, tell me about ricing?

And how was your interview?

Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation

Basically, don't aggravate if it's paining you and ice it like you're doing....

Guess you saw my post in my log?? Interview was meh - hard to read how I did....was thinking last nite of how I could've answered certain ? better than I did.....

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Jen, thanks! I hadn't heard that before!

I am pretty sore from squats on Wed. I got on the precor elliptical last night to stretch out - but ended up having one of my more intense sessions on this machine. Intervals, alternating 2 mins @ resistance 6 and 2 mins @ resistance 16. It was not a pretty sight when I got off... One of the girls at the desk politely brought me towels - not singular, but towels as in two of the bigger size.

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

THURSDAY UPDATE

Nice back and bi workout. Cardio rocked last night too. I am sore all-over today! Since the forecast says rain all weekend, I am tempted to schedule a massage, but I'm not sure my budget wants me too, ha...

I ate an anpb and sugar-free jelly sandwich on Ezekiel toast last night for dinner. With a whey shake made with skim milk. I was so full after!! I did sneak into the fridge for some strawberries before bed. Overall, yum. A good night.

FRIDAY

6:30 AM, vitamuffin and 48 oz coffee

10:30 AM, detour bar

1 PM, ordered @ work. from this all-natural, wheat grass type place. They do a salad trio and I picked Curried chicken with walnuts & raisins, hummus w/pita chips and the veggie medley.

5 or 6 PM, pick up new car

7 or 8 PM, dinner somewhere.....

 

[*Bunny*]

It was not a pretty sight when I got off... One of the girls at the desk politely brought me towels - not singular, but towels as in two of the bigger size.

NICE! Love taking a shower on the cardio equipment

Nice back and bi workout. Cardio rocked last night too. I am sore all-over today! Since the forecast says rain all weekend, I am tempted to schedule a massage, but I'm not sure my budget wants me too, ha...

I hear that!!! I can so use a massage right now .. knee all better? Been about a week or so eh? Any more issues or popping?

Hope you're having a great week

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

WW's BACK ON TRACK!!

The job search continues, the diet gets restructured, and the cardio intensifies. I am focused - because I have a plastic surgery date!! Well, I have two dates pending on my vacation time being approved. August 24th or September 7th.

What I really need help with - Staying focused and dedicated to my diet. Feedback appreciated!

7:00 AM
Whey shake with 6 oz skim, 1/2 banana, ice
1 slice Ezekiel sesame toast

10:30 AM
Egg 'salad' with three egg whites, one whole egg, spicy brown mustard, veganaise
1 slice Ezekiel sesame toast

1:30 PM
iceberg and romaine, tomatoes, cukes, sprinkle of feta, 3 or 4 oz low sodium turkey & balsamic vinaigrette

4:30 PM
more low sodium turkey (need to grocery shop)
maybe an apple?

5:30 PM
Abs & Cardio

7:30 or 8 PM
Boca burgers or chicken breast
Broccoli with maybe some brown rice (1/3 cup?) and low sodium soy sauce?

9:30 or 10 PM
If I need a snack, sugar free jell-o or a whey & water & ice shake

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Day One of 'Back-on-Track' went well. I did 45 mins of cardio - 20 on the precor elliptical and 25 on the treadmill (three minutes of walking @ 3.8 on inclines followed by 2 minutes of running @ 7.0 on flats and inclines). Stuck to my diet and had some sugar free jell-o for dessert.

Day Two, TUESDAY

7:00 AM
Whey shake with 6 oz skim, 1/2 banana, ice
1 slice Ezekiel sesame toast

10:00 AM
4 oz fit and trim turkey
1 Ezekiel wrap

1:00 PM
iceberg and romaine, tomatoes, cukes
can tuna & balsamic vinaigrette

4:00 PM
I have the following options stuck in my desk for a pre-gym snack-
100 calorie bag of pop corn
Protein powder & shaker
apple

5:00 PM
Light Legs & Cardio

7:30 PM
Chicken breast
Green beans and/or corn with sweet potato or brown rice

9:30 or 10 PM
Sugar free jell-o

 

[WoNderWoMan25]

Uggh - It was TOOOOOO hot last night to cook anything. I went to Subway, got a sandwich, and also did a small milkshake at my mom's store - with no sugar added ice cream and skim milk, of course!!

Good leg workout last night - Leg extensions, leg press, lunges, squats, calves. Followed by 45 minutes of cardio.

Day Three, WEDNESDY

7:00 AM
Whey shake with 8 oz skim, 1/2 banana, ice

10:00 AM
egg salad made with three egg whites, one whole egg, mustard, vegannaise
1 150 calorie Ezekiel wrap

1:00 PM
iceberg and romaine, tomatoes, cukes
can tuna & balsamic vinaigrette
100 calorie bag of pop corn to munch on...

4:00 PM
Pre gym protein shake

5:00 PM
Chest, abs, cardio

7:30 PM
Chicken breast that I need to take outta the fridge and cook tonight whether I feel like it or not...
Green beans and/or corn with sweet potato or brown rice

9:30 or 10 PM
Sugar free jell-o

 

[scorpiogirl]

Hey there! Had to go back a few pages to see what's going on with you.....how's the NEW CAR!!!!!! That's FUN!

Surgery dates, huh? THAT'S fun TOO!!!!!!!!