March 27, 2013

The Plan is OVER!

So, I fell of the blogging planet for awhile there. I kept going and completed The Plan. Turns out I'm reactive to very few foods, but knowing what I am reactive to will be very helpful in the future. For example, I know now that I cannot consume more than one slice of bread in a day without it showing up on the scale the next morning.
I've decided to go back to simply tracking my nutrition and exercise on sparkpeople.com. I will take some big ideas from TP to use for the rest of my life. I've greatly benefited from limiting my sodium, increasing my veggies and monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), and basing my water intake on my body weight (body weight in pounds divided by 2 equals daily water in oz).
I've lost 18lbs since I decided to take control and I am going to continue my new, healthier life. I've enter the Max Muscle MaxForm Challenge and hope to be at my goal weight by July 1st, 2013 (my 26th bday).

March 1, 2013

La-la-Lizze on The Plan! Day 29

La-la-Lizze on The Plan!

Day 29 Weight: 150.8
Heaviest Weight: 166.6
The Plan Start Weight: 156.6

Mood: Wired and frazzled...BUSY

Menu: Lyn-Genet Recitas' The Plan, Day 8/9 mix

Yesterday's Test Food: Kix (single grain cereal, corn)...FAILED (up 0.4lbs from yesterday)
Today's Test Food: None, Rest Day

PRE-BREAKFAST
16oz of water with lemon, Twining English Breakfast Tea AND either Traditional Medicinal Everyday Detox Tea OR Traditional Medicinals Dandelion Root

BREAKFAST
3/4c. Rice Chex with 1/4c. flax granola, blueberries, vanilla rice milk and flavored coffee with honey and cinnamon
Puritans Pride KLB6
Natures Way Cayenne Extra Hot

Workout: Too busy, but already have 3 out of 4 weekly workouts conquered!

LUNCH
16oz of water with lemon, spicy vegetarian soup with chia seeds, pita pizza from day 8 NOM!
Puritans Pride KLB6

SNACK
None, not hungry (Chips were suggested)
Traditional Medicinal Mother's Milk Tea for healthy lactation
Hy-Vee Red Rooibos Tea

DINNER
Chicken, mixed greens and roasted butternut squash with butter and cinnamon
Puritans Pride KLB6
Calcium 600+D
D-3 2000 IU

DESSERT
Red wine spritzer (Yellow Tail Sweet Red Roo) with 1 oz of chocolate (Hershey's Special Dark)
Probiotic Supplement

DAILY RECAP

My friend Sara stopped by to visit today! I had missed her baby shower and wanted to give her her gift and a few things I thought she'd appreciate from Ollie's baby days. It was really good to see her. Normally I would have make cookies to share, but we had a cup of tea and visited for a few hours. I am a hostess at heart and I'm not sure how to handle having guest over whilst dieting. I'm sure it will become easier once I have more foods in my repertoire and can test my recipes to see how the food combos affect me. There are some Hungry Girl recipes that I am itching to try, THINK Jalapeno Poppers.
I am a huge Hungry Girl fan, I record her show and own her book of recipes. If you haven't heard of Lisa Lillien, you need to check her out (she has a blog and a web page one of the cooking channel websites). She does things like revamping recipes for fast food favorites, heavy holiday dishes, and tasty beverages and dessrts so they can be eaten without guilt. I made her onion rings and fell in love, it was a huge serving with plenty of fiber and very little of the yucky stuff. I encourage everyone I know to pick up the book and try her recipes! She may even inspire recipes of your own (like my banana 'icecream' whoopie pies, made with frozen blended banana 'icecream' and a 100 calorie Muffin Top)
Thinking back on today, I was a little disappointed that I showed a gain this morning. I'm fairly certain it was the Kix but it could have been a digestive issue. I will retest them at a later date...Until then? I'm sticking to toasted rice and flax granola. :)
Good tidings all!

February 28, 2013

La-la-Lizze on The Plan! Day 28

La-la-Lizze on The Plan!

Day 28 Weight: 150.4
Heaviest Weight: 166.6
The Plan Start Weight: 156.6

Mood: TIRED in the am, Productive in the afternoon and evening

Menu: Lyn-Genet Recitas' The Plan, Day 9

Yesterday's Test Food: Single Grain Bread (I chose Kangaroo, Simply White Pita Pocket)...Passed!
Today's Test Food: Kix (single grain cereal, corn)

PRE-BREAKFAST
16oz of water with lemon, Twining English Breakfast Tea AND either Traditional Medicinal Everyday Detox Tea OR Traditional Medicinals Dandelion Root

BREAKFAST
1c. Kix with 1/4c. flax granola, blueberries, vanilla rice milk and flavored coffee with honey.
Puritans Pride KLB6
Natures Way Cayenne Extra Hot

Workout: Recovery needed! No workout today

LUNCH
16oz of water with lemon, spicy vegetarian soup with chia seeds, mixed greens with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, avocado and Wish Bone Balsamic Basil Vinaigrette
Puritans Pride KLB6

SNACK
Skipped Snack, Options were potato chips or a chocolate covered pear slice
Traditional Medicinal Mother's Milk Tea for healthy lactation

DINNER
Chicken, mixed greens and roasted veggies
Puritans Pride KLB6
Calcium 600+D
D-3 2000 IU

DESSERT
Red wine spritzer (Yellow Tail Sweet Red Roo, DELICIOUS) with 1 oz of chocolate (Hershey's Special Dark)
Probiotic Supplement

DAILY RECAP

I spent hour editing this blog and juggling luandry and Ollie. It was a really stressful, busy day. Thank goodness for an evening glass of wine and The Neighbors and Suburgatory on the DVR.

February 26, 2013

La-la-Lizze on The Plan! Day 27

La-la-Lizze on The Plan!

Day 27 Weight: 151.4
Heaviest Weight: 166.6
The Plan Start Weight: 156.6

Mood: Energetic

Menu: Lyn-Genet Recitas' The Plan, Day 8

Yesterday's Test Food: None, Rest Day
Today's Test Food: Single Grain Bread (I chose Kangaroo, Simply White Pita Pocket)

PRE-BREAKFAST
16oz of water with lemon, Traditional Medicinal Everyday Detox Tea or Dandelion Root, and Twining English Breakfast Tea

BREAKFAST
3/4c. rice chex with 1/4c. flax granola, blueberries, vanilla coconut milk and flavored coffee with honey.
Puritans Pride KLB6
Natures Way Cayenne Extra Hot

Workout: 10-minute Sparkpeople Cardio Workout video (please look in recap for more info) + circuit training (30minutes+)

LUNCH
16oz of water with lemon, spicy vegetarian soup with chia seeds, and an open-face pita 'pizza' sandwich (1/2 a pita pocket smeared with 1oz of goat cheese, topped with spinach, pumpkin seeds and zucchini slices..then toasted in the oven, topped with 1/4 avocado) SUPER DELICIOUS!
Puritans Pride KLB6

SNACK
Carrots with Hummus
Traditional Medicinal Mother's Milk Tea for healthy lactation

DINNER
Chicken, raw spinach and leftover sauteed veggies
Puritans Pride KLB6
Best Choice Calcium 600+D
Best Choice D-3 2000 IU

DESSERT
Red wine spritzer (Yellow Tail Sweet Red Roo, DELICIOUS) with 1 oz of chocolate (Hershey's Special Dark).
Renew Life Ultimate Flora Probiotic


DAILY RECAP

I've decided to retest bread. I looked at the day I originally tested the bread and I think the weight fluctuation could have been due to other factors. Tomorrow will be a rest day and after that I will resume testing where I left off before falling ill.

February 25, 2013

La-la-Lizze on The Plan! Day 26

La-la-Lizze on The Plan!

Day 26 Weight: 151.6
Heaviest Weight: 166.6
The Plan Start Weight: 156.6

Mood: Awesomeriffic! Mood dipped in the evening but evened out after my workout

Menu: Lyn-Genet Recitas' The Plan, Day 7

Yesterday's Test Food: Cheddar Cheese Stick...passed!
Today's Test Food: none, Rest Day

PRE-BREAKFAST
16oz of water with lemon, Traditional Medicinal Everyday Detox Tea or Dandelion Root, and Twining English Breakfast Tea

BREAKFAST
1/2c. rice chex with 1/2c. flax granola, blueberries and vanilla coconut milk.
Puritans Pride KLB6
Natures Way Cayenne Extra Hot

WORKOUT
Stair Sprints, HulaHooping and strength circuit training

LUNCH
Leftover Roasted Squash, Kale and Manchego (I used Parmesan yesterday and today with no negative effect)with pumpkin seeds and a warm bowl of spicy vegetarian soup.
Puritans Pride KLB6

SNACK
Potato Chips were optional but I can't stop at 1oz, so 1/2 pear and small handful of almonds.
Traditional Medicinal Mother's Milk Tea for healthy lactation with honey

DINNER
Chicken with Lemon Garlic Sauce, fresh green and sauteed veggies (kale, broccoli, onions, garlic, carrots and mushroom with orange oil).
Puritans Pride KLB6
Best Choice Calcium 600+D
Best Choice D-3 2000 IU

DESSERT
Red wine spritzer (Yellow Tail Sweet Red Roo, DELICIOUS) with 1 oz of chocolate (Hershey's Special Dark).
Renew Life Ultimate Flora Probiotic


DAILY RECAP

I've decided to retest bread. I looked at the day I originally tested the bread and I think the weight fluctuation could have been due to other factors. Tomorrow will be a rest day and after that I will resume testing where I left off before falling ill.

February 24, 2013

La-la-Lizze on The Plan! Day 25

La-la-Lizze on The Plan!

Day 25 Weight: 152.4
Heaviest Weight: 166.6
The Plan Start Weight: 156.6

Mood: I feel so much better! Happy, healthy, smiley

Menu: Lyn-Genet Recitas' The Plan, Day 6

Yesterday's Test Food: Frozen Yogurt...PASSED!
Today's Test Food: Cheddar Cheese

PRE-BREAKFAST
16oz of water with lemon, Traditional Medicinal Everyday Detox Tea or Dandelion Root, and Twining English Breakfast Tea

BREAKFAST
1/2c. rice chex with 1/2c. flax granola, blueberries, vanilla frozen yogurt and flavored coffee with honey.
Puritans Pride KLB6
Natures Way Cayenne Extra Hot

WORKOUT: Hula-Hooping and strength training, 30 intense minutes

LUNCH
16oz of water with lemon, greens, leftover zucchini, goat cheese, pumpkin seeds, 1 rye cracker with hummus
Puritans Pride KLB6

SNACK
1/2 pear with a handful of raw almonds
Traditional Medicinal Mother's Milk Tea for healthy lactation

DINNER
1oz of cheese, 3oz steak, greens and roasted squash, kale and manchego salad (I subbed Parmesan).
Puritans Pride KLB6
Best Choice Calcium 600+D
Best Choice D-3 2000 IU

DESSERT
Red wine spritzer (Yellow Tail Sweet Red Roo, DELICIOUS) with 1 oz of chocolate (Hershey's Special Dark).
Renew Life Ultimate Flora Probiotic


DAILY RECAP

I decided to go ahead and test cheese today because I've been craving it for days! I believe it is important to listen to our bodies. Today my body said cheese, so I did it right. There will be no cheetos, doritos or cheese nips...just straightforward cheese sticks. That said...Oh my! CHEESE! So excited! It was amazing :)

I started working out again today...Hula-hooping left bruising as it usually does the first time around. I feel so much better after a good workout!

February 23, 2013

La-la-Lizze on The Plan! Day 24

La-la-Lizze on The Plan!

Day 24 Weight: 152.4
Heaviest Weight: 166.6
The Plan Start Weight: 156.6

Mood: Grumpy in the am, happier after breakfast, sleepy in the evening...but good energy level most of the day.

Menu: Lyn-Genet Recitas' The Plan, Day 3

Yesterday's Test Food: Cleanse Day
Today's Test Food: Frozen Yogurt

PRE-BREAKFAST
16oz of water with lemon, Traditional Medicinal Everyday Detox Tea or Dandelion Root, and Twining English Breakfast Tea

BREAKFAST
1c. flax granola, blueberries, vanilla frozen yogurt and flavored coffee with honey. Goodness me, I swear if I pass frozen yogurt, I will eat it with breakfast every other day when I can afford to!
Puritans Pride KLB6
Natures Way Cayenne Extra Hot

WORKOUT: Starting tomorrow I will be doing 4, 30 minute cardio workouts a week. I do little bits everday anyway, but I don't count it towards my total.

LUNCH
16oz of water with lemon, greens, avocado, pumpkin seeds, carrot with hummus and a bowl of Spicy Vegetarian Soup
Puritans Pride KLB6

SNACK
12 raw almonds
Traditional Medicinal Mother's Milk Tea for healthy lactation

DINNER
Chicken with Italian herbs, orange oil, greens and roasted winter veggies.
Puritans Pride KLB6
Best Choice Calcium 600+D
Best Choice D-3 2000 IU

DESSERT
Red wine spritzer (Yellow Tail Sweet Red Roo, DELICIOUS) with 1 oz of chocolate (Hershey's Special Dark).
Renew Life Ultimate Flora Probiotic


DAILY RECAP
I'm feeling so much better! Adam surprised me with frozen yogurt, cheesecake flavor. I wanted it and I didn't want to be a jerk, so I subbed my breakfast coconut milk for yogurt. I'll treat today as a test day.