Twenty days of not blogging, recording food intake, and exercising has caused be more backlash than I expected.
Being sick and having Easter caused problems. Seven pound of problems. Can't believe how much I didn't stay on top of things.
I got an odometer and found that I have a much more sedentary live style than I thought.
Day one of Odometer a pathetic 1000 steps.
Oh blah!
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Playing Catch-up in the posts
As with all things that can't take center stage, the daily posts had to be placed on hold. Life with a family can become quite busy.
On Sunday I checked numbers.
Weight: 213.7
So excited that the careful eating is paying off even within the first week.
For the last several days the total consumption of calories has been hovering around 1200. Never going over that number - but at least it has kept from going under 1000.
The breakfast meal has been high fiber, low to no carb, & some protein.
Lunch has been protein in the form of turkey and cheese with some veggies and fruit
Dinners: I have been increasing my intake of veggies by having a large salad with minimal dressing then adding to the veggies by juicing all the ones I can't/hate consuming via mastication.
Tonight I am making Coconut Shrimp over veggies. I will be frying them in coconut oil instead of the traditional method. This allows for a healthier approach and should negate the whole 'no fried foods' issue.
Update on hubby: The holistic approach appears to be working. The swelling is gone as is the redness. He will be on this regimen for the next 6 weeks, but I believe we have taken care of the issue. We could tell that the Cheyenne was no longer as necessary when it started to effect his bowels. It didn't do anything to him for the first 10 days telling us that his body was using all 1500 mg of it. Since it isn't all being used, he has cut back to 1000 mg of Cheyenne. He is still taking all of the other components though we have increased his Vitamin C intake since backing off of the Cheyenne. One interesting note: His energy levels are very high. Higher than I have seen them in quite awhile. His skin is also looking great, with strong color and glow.
I am going to start taking some of the same things, plus add 1 oz of Coconut oil to my diet. According to lots of info out there it is supposed to increase energy and help with weight loss. Will have to let you know if it works.
On Sunday I checked numbers.
Weight: 213.7
So excited that the careful eating is paying off even within the first week.
For the last several days the total consumption of calories has been hovering around 1200. Never going over that number - but at least it has kept from going under 1000.
The breakfast meal has been high fiber, low to no carb, & some protein.
Lunch has been protein in the form of turkey and cheese with some veggies and fruit
Dinners: I have been increasing my intake of veggies by having a large salad with minimal dressing then adding to the veggies by juicing all the ones I can't/hate consuming via mastication.
Tonight I am making Coconut Shrimp over veggies. I will be frying them in coconut oil instead of the traditional method. This allows for a healthier approach and should negate the whole 'no fried foods' issue.
Update on hubby: The holistic approach appears to be working. The swelling is gone as is the redness. He will be on this regimen for the next 6 weeks, but I believe we have taken care of the issue. We could tell that the Cheyenne was no longer as necessary when it started to effect his bowels. It didn't do anything to him for the first 10 days telling us that his body was using all 1500 mg of it. Since it isn't all being used, he has cut back to 1000 mg of Cheyenne. He is still taking all of the other components though we have increased his Vitamin C intake since backing off of the Cheyenne. One interesting note: His energy levels are very high. Higher than I have seen them in quite awhile. His skin is also looking great, with strong color and glow.
I am going to start taking some of the same things, plus add 1 oz of Coconut oil to my diet. According to lots of info out there it is supposed to increase energy and help with weight loss. Will have to let you know if it works.
Friday, March 28, 2014
Day 5
This past week my husband had what we think were blood clots in his left leg. After doing all the research we could, we decided that the Thrombophlebitis wasn't a DVT but most likely superficial. We knew that the most a Dr. would do was put him on blood thinners and tell him to 'take it easy'. We decided to try a more holistic route. Thankfully, after 5 days it appears to be working. The swelling seems to be receding and the 'hard' veins have dissipated.
We are having him take a mixture of herbs and vitamins, juice a lot of fresh veggies, and drinking the lemon juice with baking soda concoction. All with great success.
Vitamins:
E - 400 increasing to 1600 IU daily
C- 1000 mg increasing to 5000 daily
Herbs:
Cayenne
Alfalfa
Butcher's Broom
Primrose oil
Lecithin
Kelp
Calcium w/ mag.
Juicing
Celery
Carrots
Parsley
Tomato
Drinking:
1/2 Lemon juiced mixed with 1/4 tsp baking soda then added to glass of water. Drinking 3x daily
We are looking at these circumstances with gratitude. The good that came from his pain: a chance to see just how sedentary he really is, a wake up call to how much of our food consumption was processed, the opportunity to trust in using some 'common sense'.
Thankfully, my 'go to' book Prescription for Nutritional Healing gives a clear breakdown of symptoms that allow for the evaluation between self care and the need for medical help and assistance. The information about the lemon drink came after doing a bit of research
For many, stress drives the need to munch. For me it is the final release from stress that gives me the munchies. Today I feel munchy!
It is only noon and I have wanted to scarf down just about anything on my counter. Thankfully there is little on it right now but fruit.
Day 5 Total:
Oatmeal w/out fruit - 160
Bananas (2) - 210
Snack - 180
We are having him take a mixture of herbs and vitamins, juice a lot of fresh veggies, and drinking the lemon juice with baking soda concoction. All with great success.
Vitamins:
E - 400 increasing to 1600 IU daily
C- 1000 mg increasing to 5000 daily
Herbs:
Cayenne
Alfalfa
Butcher's Broom
Primrose oil
Lecithin
Kelp
Calcium w/ mag.
Juicing
Celery
Carrots
Parsley
Tomato
Drinking:
1/2 Lemon juiced mixed with 1/4 tsp baking soda then added to glass of water. Drinking 3x daily
We are looking at these circumstances with gratitude. The good that came from his pain: a chance to see just how sedentary he really is, a wake up call to how much of our food consumption was processed, the opportunity to trust in using some 'common sense'.
Thankfully, my 'go to' book Prescription for Nutritional Healing gives a clear breakdown of symptoms that allow for the evaluation between self care and the need for medical help and assistance. The information about the lemon drink came after doing a bit of research
For many, stress drives the need to munch. For me it is the final release from stress that gives me the munchies. Today I feel munchy!
It is only noon and I have wanted to scarf down just about anything on my counter. Thankfully there is little on it right now but fruit.
Day 5 Total:
Oatmeal w/out fruit - 160
Bananas (2) - 210
Snack - 180
Day 3 & 4
The past few days have been busy! Not the good busy. Most of day 3 was spent being sick and still trying to get stuff done. Day 4 was spent cleaning the house and prep of food after shopping.
Day 3 Total: 1620
Oatmeal w/ blueberries - 285
Snack 385
Turkey Paninii & Green Salad 950
Glasses of water: 9 (whoohoo! Of course most of it was in the form of herbal tea)
Day 4 Total: 734
Quinoa Salad w/ blueberries & honey - 368 (yummy since I'm trying to stay off of refined sugar0
Lasagana - 261
I substituted zucchini instead of pasta, and used ground turkey instead of beef. The family loved it, which is a huge achievement.
Banana - 105
Glasses of water: 7
Day 3 Total: 1620
Oatmeal w/ blueberries - 285
Snack 385
Turkey Paninii & Green Salad 950
Glasses of water: 9 (whoohoo! Of course most of it was in the form of herbal tea)
Day 4 Total: 734
Quinoa Salad w/ blueberries & honey - 368 (yummy since I'm trying to stay off of refined sugar0
Lasagana - 261
I substituted zucchini instead of pasta, and used ground turkey instead of beef. The family loved it, which is a huge achievement.
Banana - 105
Glasses of water: 7
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Day 2
The day was rather successful. I am thankful for activities which help me keep my mind off the foods I would much rather partake of and allow me to be productive too.
Tuesday Total: 1271
Oatmeal & Blueberries - 285 (this is growing on me. I have to admit I always chose the oatmeal with brown sugar route, but trying to avoid refined sugar has me sampling things that do indeed taste better.)
Quinoa with Olives, Hardboiled Eggs, a little Olive Oil & salt - 411
4 Tbsp Peanut Butter - 380
Veggie Drink for dinner - 195 I juiced my own vegetable assortment. It turned out fairly good, though I need to figure out how to get rid of the 'dirt' taste from carrots.
Looking back on the day I noticed that the full meals at breakfast and lunch left me satisfied and content.
Water - I drank a bit over 5 large glasses. I have to figure out a better way of monitoring the water intake.
Exercise - hah, I'm getting there.....maybe tomorrow.
Tuesday Total: 1271
Oatmeal & Blueberries - 285 (this is growing on me. I have to admit I always chose the oatmeal with brown sugar route, but trying to avoid refined sugar has me sampling things that do indeed taste better.)
Quinoa with Olives, Hardboiled Eggs, a little Olive Oil & salt - 411
4 Tbsp Peanut Butter - 380
Veggie Drink for dinner - 195 I juiced my own vegetable assortment. It turned out fairly good, though I need to figure out how to get rid of the 'dirt' taste from carrots.
Looking back on the day I noticed that the full meals at breakfast and lunch left me satisfied and content.
Water - I drank a bit over 5 large glasses. I have to figure out a better way of monitoring the water intake.
Exercise - hah, I'm getting there.....maybe tomorrow.
Day 1
From what research I have found, both the total calories and the type of food consumed play a huge role in making the body use and loose. My goal is to eat about 1200 calories of raw fruits & vegetables, and various forms of basic protein.
Monday Total: 1875
Oatmeal with fresh blueberries: 285
Turkey, Lettuce, Cheese wrapped in tortilla: 300
Pizza: 840
Green Tea Latte: 450
Yes, I am fully aware that Pizza does nothing to help the body and though it was 'only' 840 - it certainly feels like it should be so much more.
Lesson learned: Think ahead when meal is reliant upon what others provide. It might not be healthy. Go for a much smaller serving of Green Tea. I don't need that much
Glasses of Water: 5
It felt like more! I hate water.
Movement & mobility: Active all day. Spent most of time climbing stairs. Wasn't home to walk HILL
Monday Total: 1875
Oatmeal with fresh blueberries: 285
Turkey, Lettuce, Cheese wrapped in tortilla: 300
Pizza: 840
Green Tea Latte: 450
Yes, I am fully aware that Pizza does nothing to help the body and though it was 'only' 840 - it certainly feels like it should be so much more.
Lesson learned: Think ahead when meal is reliant upon what others provide. It might not be healthy. Go for a much smaller serving of Green Tea. I don't need that much
Glasses of Water: 5
It felt like more! I hate water.
Movement & mobility: Active all day. Spent most of time climbing stairs. Wasn't home to walk HILL
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Getting Started
Today begins a new week. Therefore, I think it will be a great time to start the self-discipline and change of personal habits.
The Honest Facts Right Now:
Weight: 219.7 lbs
Measurements
Waist: 42"
Arm: 15" (@5")
Thigh: 23" (@10")
BMI: 34.3
Water Consumption: maybe 4 glasses of water
Food Consumption: just about anything with sugar content but don't drink soda. Don't like fried food. Dislike cooking cause I hate clean up and most 'healthy' foods require time I am too lazy to spend on food prep.
Exercise: walking up the stairs. Truthfully, I hate exercise.
Goals for this week:
Exercise daily by walking up and down the local neighborhood 'hill o'death' every day.
Drink 8 glasses of water daily
Try 3 new 'healthy' recipes this week.
The Honest Facts Right Now:
Weight: 219.7 lbs
Measurements
Waist: 42"
Arm: 15" (@5")
Thigh: 23" (@10")
BMI: 34.3
Water Consumption: maybe 4 glasses of water
Food Consumption: just about anything with sugar content but don't drink soda. Don't like fried food. Dislike cooking cause I hate clean up and most 'healthy' foods require time I am too lazy to spend on food prep.
Exercise: walking up the stairs. Truthfully, I hate exercise.
Goals for this week:
Exercise daily by walking up and down the local neighborhood 'hill o'death' every day.
Drink 8 glasses of water daily
Try 3 new 'healthy' recipes this week.
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