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Yep, you are right. It has been a while. Once I get behind in my entries it becomes increasingly difficult to get caught up. Here is what I think is good news this time. I didn’t lose any sleep over not being caught up. I simply developed a plan to do a little every day until I had my entry ready to post. My goal is to post everyday that I am not on vacation or on holidays. I didn’t meet this goal; but, I also didn’t let not meeting the goal overwhelm me. This may sound strange to most people. How could somebody possibly be happy when they didn’t make their goal? For some of us, we take things so very seriously that when we slip it is a sign of failure. I am one of those people. For me to not be distraught over not posting my blog for a week is a huge step towards healing this part of me. It means that I am no longer as afraid of failing as I once was. We need to strive to succeed but not everything that is not a success is not automatically a failure, particularly if you can readjust and move forward. I have always said that any experience is a positive experience as long you learned something. I guess I am really starting to apply that even more to my own life.


On the weight front, I haven’t seen a big change on the scale. I am still weighing around 162 pounds. This morning I did notice that my body is starting to change once again. My clothes are beginning to become baggier. Even my new jeans are starting to bag on me. I am hoping that this is a sign that I am going to break this plateau and start losing again. That is exactly what happened last time I started noticing a change in my body. I am really ready to see the numbers start to drop on the scales again.

I have been frustrated and bored for the last week. I have been frustrated with the lack of weight loss and I have been bored with my exercise routine. If you look through My Daily Food Accountabilities below, you will find that I have not been keeping my calories in my goal range. I went slightly over this range most days. More importantly, I would like to point out that my Fiber intake was way down. I think my frustration resulted in some increased eating and a desire to eat more comfort foods. I had part of a footlong chilicheese hotdog and I really have been craving a big bowl of Chili. I denied myself the bowl of chili and settled for a little chili on a hotdog. I am going to work on creating a healthier version of our homemade chili so that I can have the feel of comfort food without breaking my healthy eating plan.

As far as exercise goes, I have managed to run without fail every day for at least the last six weeks. For the last week I have followed through with running a second time about every other day. I have begun strength training by working out my arms with light free weights using controlled movements. I decided to begin my strength training by focusing on my arms since my legs are already getting a workout on the treadmill. My goal is to work out my arms three days a week. So far, this week I have managed to strength train my arms once. I will have to learn how to better fit this training into my schedule over the next week.

I am excited about what the upcoming week will reveal. I am expecting changes to start to take place on the scale. My body is already giving clues to that affect. It should be a good week. Thanks for reading and following my blog. Have a great day!

Thursday October 29, 2009

Breakfast:
1 cup Total Raisin Bran
1 cup Silk Vanilla Light
1 slice (1 servings) Sara Lee Classic Honey Wheat Bread
1/2 Tbsp (.5 servings) Land O Lakes Light Spreadable Butter with Canola Oil
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

...29% of my RDA of fiber and 355 calories, 1% cholesterol and 12g of protein

Lunch:
2 slices Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread
6 slices Oscar Mayer Shaved Mesquite Turkey Breast
1 slice Kraft Pepper Jack Cheese
1/6 cup Raw Sugar Snap Peas
1 bag Individual sized Ruffles Potato Chips
1 cup Strawberries
16 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

... 28% of my RDA of fiber and 549 calories, 15% cholesterol and 23g of protein

Midday Snack:
None

Dinner: Carl’s Junior Edmond, OK and home
1 Famous Star with no cheese, no mayo, no ketchup, no special sauce and no butter
1/2 cup Steamed Yellow and Zuchini Squash
8 oz’s Water

... Nutritional Information Unknown

Bedtime Snack:
1 Granny Smith Apple sliced with peel on
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

...20% of my RDA of fiber and 90 calories, 0% cholesterol and 0g protein

*My total daily nutritional information:

… Nutritional Information Unknown

Friday October 30, 2009

Breakfast:
2 pkgs Great Value Blueberries and Cream Instant Oatmeal
1 cup Silk Vanilla Light
1 slice (1 servings) Sara Lee Classic Honey Wheat Bread
1/2 Tbsp (.5 servings) Land O Lakes Light Spreadable Butter with Canola Oil
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

...24% of my RDA of fiber and 455 calories, 1% cholesterol and 15g of protein

Lunch: Red Lobster
2 slices Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread
6 slices Oscar Mayer Shaved Brown Sugar Ham
1 slice Sargento Medium Cheddar Cheese
1/6 cup Raw Sugar Snap Peas
1 bag Individual sized Ruffles Potato Chips
1 cup Strawberries
16 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

... 28% of my RDA of fiber and 549 calories, 15% cholesterol and 24g of protein

Midday Snack:
1 Oats and Strawberries with Almonds Fiber One Bar
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

... 35% of my RDA of fiber and 150 calories, 0% cholesterol and 2g of protein

Dinner: On Chili’s N.W. Oklahoma City, OK
1/3 skillet Chicken Fajita’s
1 Soft Tortilla
1 side Guacamole
10 Tortilla Chips
1/2 cup Black Beans
16 oz’s Water with Lemon
1 pkt Sweet n Low

...43.4% of my RDA of fiber and 630.8 calories, ?% cholesterol and 28.5g protein

Bedtime Snack: Berrilicious W. Edmond, OK
3 oz’s Blueberry and Raspberry Cultured Frozen Yogurt
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

... Nutritional Information Unknown

*My total daily nutritional information:

… Nutritional Information Unknown

Saturday October 31, 2009

Breakfast:
1 cup Total Raisin Bran
1 cup Silk Vanilla Light
1 slice (1 servings) Sara Lee Classic Honey Wheat Bread
1/2 Tbsp (.5 servings) Land O Lakes Light Spreadable Butter with Canola Oil
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

...29% of my RDA of fiber and 355 calories, 1% cholesterol and 12g of protein

Lunch: Jersey Mike’s N.W. Oklahoma City, OK
1/2 Giant Italian on Wheat Mike’s Way
1 bag Individual sized Barbecue Baked Lay’s
16 oz’s 1/4 Lemonade 3/4 Water

... 21.5% of my RDA of fiber and 648.5 calories, 7% cholesterol and 13.2g of protein

Midday Snack:
None

Dinner: Sonic N.W. Oklahoma City, OK
3/4 Footlong Chili Cheese Coney with Onions
1 pkg Ruffles Potato Chips
16 oz’s Diet Coke

... 16% of my RDA of fiber and 610 calories, 18.8% cholesterol and 20g protein

Bedtime Snack:
1 Granny Smith Apple sliced with peel on
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

...20% of my RDA of fiber and 90 calories, 0% cholesterol and 0g protein

*My total daily nutritional information:

… 86.5% of my RDA of fiber and 1703.5 calories, 26.8% cholesterol and 45.2g protein

Sunday November 1, 2009

Breakfast:
2 Scrambled Eggs
1 slice (1 servings) Sara Lee Classic Honey Wheat Bread
1 Tbsp (1 servings) Land O Lakes Light Spreadable Butter with Canola Oil
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

...4% of my RDA of fiber and 280 calories, 144% cholesterol and 15g of protein

Lunch: On The Border Edmond, OK
1/3 skillet Chicken Fajita’s
1 Soft Tortilla
1 side Guacamole
10 Tortilla Chips
1/2 cup Black Beans
16 oz’s Water with Lemon
1 pkt Sweet n Low

... 28% of my RDA of fiber and 862.5.5 calories, ?% cholesterol and 32g of protein

Midday Snack:
None

Dinner: KFC S. Edmond, OK
1 Grilled Chicken Breast
1 Side Cole Slaw
1 side Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
16 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

... 16% of my RDA of fiber and 510 calories, 39% cholesterol and 38g protein

Bedtime Snack:
1 Granny Smith Apple sliced with peel on
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

...20% of my RDA of fiber and 90 calories, 0% cholesterol and 0g protein

*My total daily nutritional information:

… 68% of my RDA of fiber and 1742.5 calories, ?% cholesterol and 85g protein

Monday November 2, 2009

Breakfast:
2 pkgs Great Value Strawberries and Cream Instant Oatmeal
1 cup Silk Vanilla Light
1 slice (1 servings) Sara Lee Classic Honey Wheat Bread
1/2 Tbsp (.5 servings) Land O Lakes Light Spreadable Butter with Canola Oil
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

...24% of my RDA of fiber and 455 calories, 1% cholesterol and 15g of protein

Lunch
2 slices Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread
6 slices Oscar Mayer Shaved Mesquite Turkey Breast
1 slice Kraft Pepper Jack Cheese
1/6 cup Raw Sugar Snap Peas
1 serving Sun Chips Garden Salsa Flavor
20 Raspberries
1/2 cup Pomegranate Seeds
16 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

... 34% of my RDA of fiber and 630 calories, 15% cholesterol and 25g of protein

Midday Snack:
1 Peanut Butter Fiber One Bar
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

... 35% of my RDA of fiber and 160 calories, 0% cholesterol and 3g of protein

Dinner:
3 oz’s Grilled Pork with Fajita Marinade
1/2 cup Steamed Yellow and Zuchini Squash
1/2 cup Steamed Baby Carrots
1 cup Strawberries
10 Raspberries
1 pkg Individual Sized bag Ruffles Potato Chips
1 pkg Individual Sized Sunkist Salted In Shell Pistachios
16 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

...32% of my RDA of fiber and 542.4 calories, 21% cholesterol and 33.5g protein

Bedtime Snack: Berrilicious W. Edmond, OK
1 Granny Smith Apple sliced with peel on
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

...20% of my RDA of fiber and 90 calories, 0% cholesterol and 0g protein

*My total daily nutritional information:

… 145% of my RDA of fiber and 1877.4 calories, 37% cholesterol and 76.5g protein

Tuesday November 3, 2009

Breakfast:
1 cup Total Raisin Bran
1 cup Silk Vanilla Light
1 slice (1 servings) Sara Lee Classic Honey Wheat Bread
1/2 Tbsp (.5 servings) Land O Lakes Light Spreadable Butter with Canola Oil
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

...29% of my RDA of fiber and 355 calories, 1% cholesterol and 12g of protein

Lunch:
2 slices Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread
6 slices Oscar Mayer Shaved Brown Sugar Ham
1 slice Kraft Pepper Jack Cheese
6 oz’s steamed Baby Carrots
1 bag Individual sized Ruffles Potato Chips
1 cup Strawberries
16 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

... 40% of my RDA of fiber and 609 calories, 16% cholesterol and 25g of protein

Midday Snack:
1 Oats and Strawberries with Almonds Fiber One Bar
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

... 35% of my RDA of fiber and 150 calories, 0% cholesterol and 2g of protein

Dinner: OU Lloyd Noble Center Norman, OK and home
1 Ham and Cheese on Whole Grain Wheat Bread with Lettuce and Tomatoes
1 bag Individual Sized Ruffles Potato Chips
8 oz’s Bottled Water

... Nutritional Information Unknown

Bedtime Snack:
1 Granny Smith Apple sliced with peel on
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

...20% of my RDA of fiber and 90 calories, 0% cholesterol and 0g protein

*My total daily nutritional information:

… Nutritional Information Unknown

Wednesday November 4, 2009

Breakfast:
2 pkgs Great Value Strawberries and Cream Instant Oatmeal
1 cup Silk Vanilla Light
1 slice (1 servings) Sara Lee Classic Honey Wheat Bread
1/2 Tbsp (.5 servings) Land O Lakes Light Spreadable Butter with Canola Oil
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

...24% of my RDA of fiber and 455 calories, 1% cholesterol and 15g of protein

Lunch
2 cups Progresso Light Chicken Noodle Soup
1 serving Sun Chips Garden Salsa Flavor
1/2 cup Pomegranate Seeds
1 Peanut Butter Fiber One Bar
1 pkg Individual sized Ruffles Potato Chips
16 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

... 77% of my RDA of fiber and 630 calories, 12% cholesterol and 20g of protein

Midday Snack:
1 Oats and Strawberries with Almonds Fiber One Bar
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

... 35% of my RDA of fiber and 150 calories, 0% cholesterol and 2g of protein

Dinner: KFC S. Edmond, OK
1 Grilled Chicken Breast
1 Side Cole Slaw
1 side Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
8 oz’s Water with Lemon

...16% of my RDA of fiber and 490 calories, 39% cholesterol and 38g protein

Bedtime Snack:
1 Granny Smith Apple sliced with peel on
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

...20% of my RDA of fiber and 90 calories, 0% cholesterol and 0g protein

*My total daily nutritional information:

… 172% of my RDA of fiber and 1867 calories, 52% cholesterol and 75g protein

Tuesday went really well nutritionally speaking. I kept my calorie intake low and my fiber intake high. Wednesday I didn’t do as well. I went to lunch with my daughter and was having a very serious discussion about a decision that she has to make. I usually only eat about half of my entre but this time I ate the whole thing because I wasn’t paying attention to my eating. Distraction is my arch enemy. I have to stay mentally focused to what I am eating and how much I am eating all of the time. It does get a bit tiresome sometimes but the results are well worth the effort. From now on I am going to insist that all serious discussions take place away from the dinner table. Meal time together as a family should be limited to positive discussions. We need to associate eating healthy to positive experiences. All the heavy talk can take place at a later time away from the table. It is very interesting what I am learning about my eating triggers. Understanding these triggers and redirecting to a healthier lifestyle is critical to achieving weight loss.


My husband has made it home from his business trip and I am feeling much better. It is funny how stress even if it is subconscious affects our overall health. Now that I am feeling better, I am going to jump right back into stepping up my running game. I will once again begin working out on my treadmill and extra time 3 days a week. After some careful consideration, I have determined that the best days for me to add a second treadmill session is on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Now that football season is over, I will normally have extra time for working out on these days. Setting up a schedule that is more apt to lend itself to success is optimal.

My daughter, the student trainer for the basketball team at OU, suggested that the addition of strength training to my workout may reinitiate my weight loss. I have to be very careful what strength training exercises that I perform due to a fairly recent injury and chronic pain. The physical therapy that I had after my injury gave me a good set of exercises that should be safe for me to perform. These exercises use resistance bands. Starting tomorrow, I will add strength training with these bands to my exercise regimen. Experts say that you should skip a day before working out the same area of your body. I will work out my upper body on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I will work out my lower body on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Hopefully, this will be exactly what I need to begin losing weight again.

I am glad that you had the chance to read my blog today. Your support is invaluable. Thanks for being my accountability partner. Have a great day.

Tuesday October 27, 2009

Breakfast:
1 cup Total Raisin Bran
1 cup Silk Vanilla Light
1 slice (1 servings) Sara Lee Classic Honey Wheat Bread
1/2 Tbsp (.5 servings) Land O Lakes Light Spreadable Butter with Canola Oil
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

...29% of my RDA of fiber and 355 calories, 1% cholesterol and 12g of protein

Lunch:
2 Servings Healthy Choice Hearty Chicken Soup
1 cup Steamed Yellow and Zuchini Squash
1 pkg Individual Sized Ruffles Potato Chips
1 cup Strawberries
16 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

... 32% of my RDA of fiber and 529 calories, 15% cholesterol and 24g of protein

Midday Snack:
1 Medium Banana
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

... 35% of my RDA of fiber and 150 calories, 0% cholesterol and 2g of protein

Dinner:
3 oz’s Ham Steak
1/2 cup Market Pantry Chicken Flavored Rice
3/4 cup Great Value Steamed Broccoli Stir-Fry
1 cup Strawberries
16 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

...24% of my RDA of fiber and 350 calories, 16% cholesterol and 16g protein

Bedtime Snack:
1 Granny Smith Apple sliced with peel on
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

...20% of my RDA of fiber and 90 calories, 0% cholesterol and 0g protein

*My total daily nutritional information:

… 109% of my RDA of fiber and 1420 calories, 27% cholesterol and 61.3g protein

Wednesday October 28, 2009

Breakfast:
2 pkgs Great Value Strawberries and Cream Instant Oatmeal
1 cup Silk Vanilla Light
1 slice (1 servings) Sara Lee Classic Honey Wheat Bread
1/2 Tbsp (.5 servings) Land O Lakes Light Spreadable Butter with Canola Oil
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

...24% of my RDA of fiber and 455 calories, 1% cholesterol and 15g of protein

Lunch: Red Lobster
6 oz’s Grilled Chicken Breast
1/2 cup Broccoli
1 Side Salad
1 Tbsp. Ranch Dressing
16 oz’s Water with Lemon
1 pkt Sweet n Low

... Nutritional Information Unknown

Midday Snack:
1 cup Popcorn with Butter Flavor

... Nutritional Information Unknown

Dinner: On The Border Edmond, OK
3 oz’s Chicken Fajita’s
1 Soft Tortilla
1/2 Guacamole Live
10 Tortilla Chips
1/2 cup Black Beans
16 oz’s Water with Lemon
1 pkt Sweet n Low

...28% of my RDA of fiber and 862 calories, ?% cholesterol and 32g protein

Bedtime Snack:
1 Granny Smith Apple sliced with peel on
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

...20% of my RDA of fiber and 90 calories, 0% cholesterol and 0g protein

*My total daily nutritional information:

… Nutritional Information Unknown

I am going to have to take a short break from running more than once a day. I am not feeling well and I think my blood pressure is running lower than normal. I can have this problem from time to time. I don’t want to overexert myself while I am feeling this way. I am not sure exactly what the cause of onset was. It could have been stress from my husband traveling for business. It could have been that I am coming down with something. I did wake up pretty congested this morning but my head cleared up quite a bit without meds by mid morning. Whatever the onset, I will feel better before too long and will start back on my goal to increase my hours on the treadmill. For now, once a day will be just fine. We all have limitations that we have to work within.


During this time of taking it easier, I am going to focus on improving my diet. Once again, we have been eating fast food so much that I know it must be negatively affecting my metabolism. I also need to eat more white meat and less red meat. I need to limit my hamburgers to a maximum of one a week and then one every week and a half and then one every two weeks. If I have already had a hamburger for that time period, I will have to select something else on the menu, such as a grilled chicken sandwich. I also am going to focus on eating more vegetables. For me, eating at home more is the best way to do this. That way I can control what is put on the vegetables and limit my intake of butter and other highly processed foods. I haven’t been quite as strict on myself regarding highly processed foods because I am expecting to be working towards my weight loss goals for up to a year. 40 pounds is a lot of weight to lose and will definitely take some time. I have to make changes that I can continue long term. Focusing on these improvements should help me to get my weight loss back on track while I am not running as much as I would like.

I will be curious to see what happens this week while I am focusing more on diet and easing up on my running. I am hoping I can make some real progress soon on my goal to lose 40 pounds by the time I turn 40 years of age. Thanks for reading and following my blog. If you have suggestions that you think may help me to make my goal please feel free to leave a comment. I will not post your comment if you ask me not to. I appreciate all of your support and encouragement. Have a great night.

Monday October 26, 2009

Breakfast:
2 pkgs Great Value Strawberries and Cream Instant Oatmeal
1 cup Silk Vanilla Light
1 slice (1 servings) Sara Lee Classic Honey Wheat Bread
1/2 Tbsp (.5 servings) Land O Lakes Light Spreadable Butter with Canola Oil
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

...24% of my RDA of fiber and 455 calories, 1% cholesterol and 15g of protein

Lunch:
2 slices Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread
6 slices Oscar Mayer Shaved Brown Sugar Ham
1 slice Sargento Medium Cheddar Cheese
1/6 cup Raw Sugar Snap Peas
1 serving Sun Chips Garden Salsa Flavor
1 cup Strawberries
16 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

... 32% of my RDA of fiber and 529 calories, 15% cholesterol and 24g of protein

Midday Snack:
1 Oats and Strawberries with Almond Fiber One Bar
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

... 35% of my RDA of fiber and 150 calories, 0% cholesterol and 2g of protein

Dinner: Taco Bell W. Edmond, OK
2 Crunchy Beef Tacos with Lettuce and Cheese
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

...24% of my RDA of fiber and 350 calories, 16% cholesterol and 16g protein

Bedtime Snack:
1 Granny Smith Apple sliced with peel on
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

...20% of my RDA of fiber and 90 calories, 0% cholesterol and 0g protein

*My total daily nutritional information:

… 135% of my RDA of fiber and 1574 calories, 32% cholesterol and 57g protein

Slow and steady wins the race or so they say. This weight loss race is definitely following this adage to the letter. I am losing weight very slowly. For the first time I broke 162 pounds with a weight of 161.4 pounds. I think my weight is fluctuating right around 162 pounds now. That is one more pound down with a total weight loss of 8 pounds. I have been rounding the amount of weight that I have lost up to ten pounds since I hit 163 pounds. Problem is now I feel like I am not losing anything. What a mental game this is. I am hoping that I can manage to get down to 160 pounds by the 31st of October. I need to remember not to push myself so hard mentally that I burn myself out. I still have a long way to go. It will be nice if I can be down to 160 pounds by the end of October but I need to remember that I am still ahead of schedule with my weight loss. Any unnecessary added stress could slow my metabolism, therefore, slowing my weight loss and we can’t have that. This is tough enough without all of that nonsense.


I have to confess that I didn’t run twice on Saturday as I had planned. I let other things take priority. I could list all the reason out for you but they are all excuses and there is no point in droning through all of that. On a positive note, I ran an additional time twice this last week. I will meet or beat that this week. My plan is to run twice on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. If I can manage to keep this schedule, I will have run 10 times this week with a total treadmill time of 250 minutes. Not too shabby if I say so myself. Six months ago I would have never thought that this was possible. Look at me now. It is late and I still have to run again before I can go to bed. Thanks for reading and supporting me in this journey.

Friday October 23, 2009

Breakfast:
2 pkgs Great Value Strawberries and Cream Instant Oatmeal
1 cup Silk Vanilla Light
1 slice (1 servings) Sara Lee Classic Honey Wheat Bread
1/2 Tbsp (.5 servings) Land O Lakes Light Spreadable Butter with Canola Oil
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

...24% of my RDA of fiber and 455 calories, 1% cholesterol and 15g of protein

Lunch:
2 slices Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread
6 slices Oscar Mayer Shaved Mesquite Turkey Breast
1 slice Kraft Pepper Jack Cheese
1/6 cup Raw Sugar Snap Peas
1 bag Individual sized Ruffles Potato Chips
1 cup Strawberries
16 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

... 28% of my RDA of fiber and 529 calories, 15% cholesterol and 23g of protein

Midday Snack:
1 small Orange
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

... 9% of my RDA of fiber and 55 calories, 0% cholesterol and 1g of protein

Dinner: Taco Bell Moore, OK
2 Crunchy Beef Tacos with Lettuce and Cheese
8 oz’s Water

...24% of my RDA of fiber and 340 calories, 16% cholesterol and 16g protein

Bedtime Snack:
1 Granny Smith Apple sliced with peel on
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

...20% of my RDA of fiber and 90 calories, 0% cholesterol and 0g protein

*My total daily nutritional information:

… 105% of my RDA of fiber and 1469 calories, 32% cholesterol and 55g protein

Saturday October 24, 2009

Breakfast:
None… slept in late.

Lunch: Qdoba Edmond, OK
2 Crunchy Chicken Tacos
10 Tortilla Chips
1 side Guacamole
16 oz’s Water with Lemon
1 Pkt Sweet n Low

... 41% of my RDA of fiber and 796 calories, 36% cholesterol and 32.2g of protein

Midday Snack:
None… ate a late lunch.

Dinner: Carl’s Junior Edmond, OK
1 Famous Star with no butter, no cheese, no mayo, no ketchup, no special sauce
8 oz’s Water with Lemon
1 Pkt Sweet n Low

...Nutritional Information Unknown

Bedtime Snack:
1 Granny Smith Apple sliced with peel on
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

...20% of my RDA of fiber and 90 calories, 0% cholesterol and 0g protein

*My total daily nutritional information:

… Nutritional Information Unknown

Sunday October 25, 2009

Breakfast:
None… slept in late.

Lunch: Texas Roadhouse N.W. Oklahoma City, OK
3 oz’s Sirloin Steak
3 oz’s Barbecue Chicken
1 baked potato
1 Tbsp butter
1 Side Salad with croutons, cheese, no egg
2 Tbsp Viniagrette
16 oz’s Water with Lemon
1 Pkt Sweet n Low

... Nutritional Information Unknown

Midday Snack:
None… ate a late lunch.

Dinner: KFC N. Edmond, OK
1 Grilled Chicken Breast
1 side Cole Slaw
1 side Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
2/3 mini bag Orville Redenbacher’s Natural Lime and Salt Popcorn
1 medium Banana
24 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

... 46.8% of my RDA of fiber and 747.3 calories, 39% cholesterol and 41g protein

Bedtime Snack:
1 Granny Smith Apple sliced with peel on
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

...20% of my RDA of fiber and 90 calories, 0% cholesterol and 0g protein

*My total daily nutritional information:

… Nutritional Information Unknown

I am feeling kind of down today. I seem to be at a weight loss plateau and I am not losing even though I kicked up my running this week. I know in my head that the work I am doing today won’t show yet; but it is still getting to me. I really need to see some positive results. I need to not let myself be so dismayed by these temporary results. The fact is that I know as long as I maintain the kind of effort that I have had since I began this challenge, my weight will eventually start to drop again. I will have to suck it up and muster up some patience to keep my stress level down so that my metabolic rate will not slow. I refuse to let my confidence be broken over something so temporary and trivial.


On to a better topic, I heard on the Today Show last week that you can calculate how many calories you can eat to lose weight and the calculation is based on your current weight. The formula is to take your current weight and multiply that number by 10. Since I am hovering around 163 pounds my total calories that I should eat a day to lose weight is 163 times 10 which is 1630 calories. My goal calorie intake range for this challenge has been 1600 to 1700 calories a day. I guess I was pretty close to right on with how many calories I thought I needed to be eating. As I lose weight I will need to readjust my calorie intake to ensure my weight loss.

Yesterday was my son’s game day and game day’s are always hard for me. We don’t have time to eat dinner before we go to the game. Waiting that long to eat causes me to feel very hungry when we go to dinner. I try to curb this feeling by taking a secondary snack with me to the game. I have not mastered the art of choosing the healthiest secondary snack on the planet but I do limit my calorie intake. The problem is that I still eat the same amount of calories for dinner that I would have if I had not had a secondary snack and had dinner at a more reasonable hour. On these days I end up eating an extra 150 or so calories for the day. Doing so kicks me out of my goal calorie intake range. My saving grace is that football season is over for my son and I won’t have to eat so late anymore. As I look back on My Daily Food Accountability for today, I see where I could have made some changes in my dinner to reduce my caloric intake. One, I could have eaten 3 oz’s of chicken fajitas instead of 4 oz’s. Also, I could have reduced the rice or the beans by half. Looking closely at where small changes could be made in my diet will prepare me for the next time I find myself in the same situation.

To finish up for today, I have one bit of good news to share. I did run twice again on Thursday just as I was planning to do. No cop outs. No getting caught up in something else. I made it a priority and I followed through. I am giving myself a huge pat on the back for this one. Overall, I am doing very well and I am proud of what I have accomplished. The work that I have put into this so far has been a challenge and sometimes even difficult; but, it has been well worth all the effort. I want to end this post on a positive note because I know that confidence and positive thinking is what will get me past all the hurdles that I have to cross on the way to losing 40 pounds by the time I turn 40 years of age. Make it a great day. Thanks for reading and following me on my journey.

Thursday October 22, 2009

Breakfast:
1 cup Total Raisin Bran
1 cup Silk Vanilla Light
1 slice (1 servings) Sara Lee Classic Honey Wheat Bread
1/2 Tbsp (.5 servings) Land O Lakes Light Spreadable Butter with Canola Oil
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

...29% of my RDA of fiber and 355 calories, 1% cholesterol and 12g of protein

Lunch:
2 slices Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread
6 slices Oscar Mayer Shaved Brown Sugar Ham
1 slice Kraft Pepper Jack Cheese
1/6 cup Raw Sugar Snap Peas
1 bag Individual sized Lay’s Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips
1 cup Strawberries
16 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

... 28% of my RDA of fiber and 559 calories, 16% cholesterol and 24g of protein

Midday Snack:
1 Fiber One Peanut Butter Bar
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

... 35% of my RDA of fiber and 160 calories, 0% cholesterol and 3g of protein

Secondary Snack:
1 bag Individual Sized Lay’s Barbeque Potato Chips
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

... 8% of my RDA of fiber and 150 calories, 0% cholesterol and 2g of protein

Dinner: Taco Cabana N.W. Oklahoma City, OK
4 oz’s Chicken Fajita’s
1 Soft Tortilla
1 oz Guacamole
1/2 cup Barracho Beans
1/2 cup Spanish Rice
16 oz’s Water with Lemon
1 pkt Sweet n Low

...?% of my RDA of fiber and 648 calories, ?% cholesterol and 40.1g protein

Bedtime Snack:
1 Granny Smith Apple sliced with peel on
8oz Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

...20% of my RDA of fiber and 90 calories, 0% cholesterol and 0g protein

*My total daily nutritional information:

… ?% of my RDA of fiber and 1962 calories, ?% cholesterol and 81.1g protein

Today is one of those days where you think that you are going to have all the time in the world and then you remember everything that you are supposed to do. Tonight is my son’s last regularly scheduled football game. He has another on Saturday that ends the season. I love that my son is playing football and I love to go watch him play; however, I will be glad to have some of my time limitations which restrict when I can write my blog removed by the ending of the football season. Next year I will be slim and trim and will be able to be a true football mom routing for my son without my time being so divided. It is tough for me as it is with any mom choosing even for a time to put myself ahead of my children. You could argue the point that my losing weight will benefit my children in the long run. While I agree with that point, I firmly believe that I had to do this for myself in order to be successful. Taking care of my weight problem now for me will most likely allow me to be a better mom for my children in the future.


As I was saying in my blogs the last few days, my weight was fluctuating a bit instead of moving steadily down as it had been. My official weight for yesterday was 162.8 pounds. This weight is still up slightly over my last reported weight. I have been very careful this week to watch how much I was eating very closely. I also added running a second time three days a week in order to try to kick my metabolism up again. I need to get back on the downward trend. I will do what it takes to stay on or ahead of track to meet my goal of losing 40 pounds by the time I turn 40 years of age. I am driven to make this happen for me. I haven’t been truly slim since the age of 20 when I had my first child. It is very exciting to me the concept of being slim again.

There are a lot of mental challenges to overcome when you are overweight. I was a very insecure woman and have been since I was young. It is an internal war that I am still fighting and most likely will fight at times throughout my life. I was consumed by these insecurities when I was overweight. I felt as if I would never be a confident woman until I lost the weight. I have realized recently that this was not the case. It was confidence that allowed me to make the decision to lose the weight and even more confidence that willed me to do so publicly. I won what I feel was the biggest confidence battle of my life when I was overweight. With each pound I lose, my insecurities and self doubt wanes not because I am losing the weight; but, because the fact that I knew I could lose the weight is reaffirmed. The one thing that I want more than to lose the weight is to be a confident woman who is someone that my children will want to emulate. When I started this challenge, I did not realize that this would also be a journey to discover a new and confident me. Your support helps tremendously. Thanks for reading and following my blog.

Wednesday October 21, 2009

Breakfast:
2 pkgs Great Value Blueberries and Cream Instant Oatmeal
1 cup Silk Vanilla Light
1 slice (1 servings) Sara Lee Classic Honey Wheat Bread
1/2 Tbsp (.5 servings) Land O Lakes Light Spreadable Butter with Canola Oil
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

...24% of my RDA of fiber and 455 calories, 1% cholesterol and 15g of protein
Lunch: Olive Garden S. Oklahoma City, OK
1 serving salad with dressing
1 bowl Pasta e Fagioli Soup
1 Breadstick
1/6 cup Raw Sugar Snap Peas
16 oz’s Water with Lemon
1 pkt Sweet n Low

... 7.3% of my RDA of fiber and 595 calories, ?% cholesterol and ?g of protein

Midday Snack:
None…late lunch

Dinner:
1/2 Grilled Teriyaki Chicken Breast
10 Spears Steamed Asparagus
1 pkg Individual Sized Doritos Spicy Nacho Flavor
35 Raspberries
1/2 cup Strawberries
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

...28% of my RDA of fiber and 523 calories, 25% cholesterol and 36g protein

Bedtime Snack:
1 Granny Smith Apple sliced with peel on
8oz Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

...20% of my RDA of fiber and 90 calories, 0% cholesterol and 0g protein

*My total daily nutritional information:

… 79.3% of my RDA of fiber and 1663 calories, ?% cholesterol and ?g protein

I am not feeling very well today. I have a splitting headache so I am going to make this post relatively short. Yesterday went great. My calorie intake was a little below my goal range. I actually followed through and ran twice as I was planning to do. Watching closely my calorie intake and kicking up my running game is starting show on the scale. Tomorrow I will give you an official update on my weight. Thanks for reading and following my blog. Until tomorrow.


Tuesday October 20, 2009

Breakfast:
1 cup Total Raisin Bran
1 cup Silk Vanilla Light
1 slice (1 servings) Sara Lee Classic Honey Wheat Bread
1/2 Tbsp (.5 servings) Land O Lakes Light Spreadable Butter with Canola Oil
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

...29% of my RDA of fiber and 355 calories, 1% cholesterol and 12g of protein

Lunch:
2 slices Sara Lee Honey Wheat Bread
6 slices Oscar Mayer Shaved Mesquite Turkey Breast
1 slice Kraft Pepper Jack Cheese
1/6 cup Raw Sugar Snap Peas
1 bag Individual sized Ruffles Potato Chips
1/2 cup Strawberries
20 Raspberries
16 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry Flavored

... 22% of my RDA of fiber and 602.5 calories, 15% cholesterol and 24.5g of protein

Midday Snack:
1 Oats and Strawberries with Almond Fiber One Bar
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

... 35% of my RDA of fiber and 150 calories, 0% cholesterol and 2g of protein

Dinner: KFC Edmond, OK
1 Grilled Chicken Breast
1 side Cole Slaw
1 side Green Beans
8 oz’s Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

...20% of my RDA of fiber and 395 calories, 39% cholesterol and 37g protein

Bedtime Snack:
1 Granny Smith Apple sliced with peel on
8oz Propel Vitamin Water Beverage Berry flavored

...20% of my RDA of fiber and 90 calories, 0% cholesterol and 0g protein

*My total daily nutritional information:

… 126% of my RDA of fiber and 1592.5 calories, 55% cholesterol and 75.5g protein