Its been a while but its time to update. I have gained back every pound I lost last year and since I had Elena. Sad, I know. But I am determined to get to my goal. We moved to Texas at the beginning of December and our apartment complex has a fitness center. So far I have gotten up all but 3 days since last Monday. I plan on going every morning except Sundays. I will have to work up to that this week and so far so good. I still need a scale. I'm thinking we'll get one next week or in January. I am also using my spark people app on my phone to make sure I'm not overeating and making sure I burn enough calories.
I have been pinning cute out fits on Pinterest so I can motivate myself. I even pictured myself in one of those outfits this morning and tried to run towards it on the treadmill. I know, weird but effective. I have also been pinning some inspiration. I'm thinking in a year I will be where I want to be. I don't want to give up. I want to be healthy.
I am also planning on ordering some Juice Plus Complete so I can have some shakes for meal replacements. I am also planning on starting my Juice Plus capsules order so I can be taking it daily and so my kids can get it. I'm excited about the future. Besides, shopping here in Texas is amazing and I want a piece of that action but I can't enjoy it until I drop like 5 sizes!! So I look forward to those days.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
Chicken Salad first try
So I attended a back to school lunch today with a few friends where we learned about healthy eating and foods to avoid and where we learned more about Juice Plus+. We were supposed to bring something to eat and the only thing I could think of was Chicken Salad but I have never made it before. I don't know why I wanted to make some so badly but I thought I would give it a try. Here's what I did:
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
two stalks of celery chopped ( I like it small)
Half of large red onion chopped
12-15 red grapes chopped
Minced onion
dried sage
Olive oil low fat Mayo
In a large pot I added water enough to cover 4 chicken breasts, and I added maybe a tablespoon of Sage and two table spoons of dried minced onion. I didn't measure I just shook like crazy into the water. I added maybe a teaspoon or two of salt to the water. When water starts boiling add chicken breasts. Boil chicken for 10-12 minutes.
While chicken boils chop other ingredients.
when chicken is done, remove from water but do not dispose of water. Let chicken cool a little then cube into small pieces. Put chicken into a bowl and add other chopped ingredients. Add maybe 4 Tablespoons of Mayo or just enough to coat all ingredients after stirring. Add a small amount of the chicken broth from the pot into the mixture to make it moist to add more of that chicken flavor.
Cool in refrigerator or serve immediately(like I did because I ran out of time to cool it) Serve by itself or on whole wheat bread or rolls.
I really like it and I am usually not a fan of Chicken Salad.
Udate
So school has started for my little kindergartner. I can't believe it. Since we are on a new schedule I have not had time for exercising, well I have but I haven't tried hard enough to fit it into my schedule. I do want to be walking in the morning before I have to pack a lunch and get the kids in the car for the school dropping off madness. Hopefully next week I will have it all figured out.
I have been trying to focus on nutrition lately. I'm trying not to buy crap because I know that if its in the house I'm gonna eat it. And since I snack all day long because I have no self control, I need to be snacking on things that won't pack on the lbs and are healthy for me. I have been taking Juice Plus+ capsules to make up for the fruit and veggies I don't get. If you don't know about Juice Plus+ then go here and check it out. Watch the video. A friend of mine sells it because she has done her own research on it. She and her family have been on it for 2 years and they feel great and they haven't been sick since they've taken it. Sounds like actually eating healthy is good for you. She has also taught me how to read nutrition labels what foods to avoid. I know that my shopping habits have changed because I want only good food in the house.
I will post the info from the handouts she has given me because I think that info is worth sharing. But check out Juice Plus+ it maybe what you're missing.
I have been trying to focus on nutrition lately. I'm trying not to buy crap because I know that if its in the house I'm gonna eat it. And since I snack all day long because I have no self control, I need to be snacking on things that won't pack on the lbs and are healthy for me. I have been taking Juice Plus+ capsules to make up for the fruit and veggies I don't get. If you don't know about Juice Plus+ then go here and check it out. Watch the video. A friend of mine sells it because she has done her own research on it. She and her family have been on it for 2 years and they feel great and they haven't been sick since they've taken it. Sounds like actually eating healthy is good for you. She has also taught me how to read nutrition labels what foods to avoid. I know that my shopping habits have changed because I want only good food in the house.
I will post the info from the handouts she has given me because I think that info is worth sharing. But check out Juice Plus+ it maybe what you're missing.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Bad week
This really has been a bad week. I mean bad. I haven't done any exercise. I've been snacking like the world is ending. If I don't get up tomorrow morning and at least go for a walk/run then I'm going to lull into an exercising depression. I hate those because its so hard to come out of. My kids just will not sleep through the night lately and makes me so tired in the morning. I really need to push through this. I need to stop eating bad. I almost need to plan out what I'm going to eat through out the day in advance, maybe that would help. I haven't weighed myself since I started running again and I'm glad about it this week because I'm sure it would tear me down. I have to push tomorrow. No matter what.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Report for this week
Well this week was a busy one because of Girls Camp. I wasn't due up to Girls Camp until Tuesday so I got up Monday morning and did my run which was 3.35 I think. At a better pace than I previously ran 3 miles too. Then that same day I did the work out group. Tuesday I left for Girls Camp and I think just being up there is good exercise because you have to set up stuff and walk everywhere because there is so much to do. Wednesday I walked through the meadow for a while to prepare a compass exercise and then had to do it twice with two different groups of girls. Thursday was the actual hike. It was so hard!! It was hard last year but this year I was carrying 30 extra lbs up the mountain. I was glad when I finished though. The total of the hike is almost 8 miles and in the heat of the afternoon it felt like 20. I've been told that hiking burns more calories because you are trying twice as hard because of the thin air. Since I have been back I have been reading some articles on hiking and apparently it's extremely good for you. It can do many good things for your body physically and mentally. Its been known to lessen depression. I think I need to do more hiking. Now I just need to find a hiking buddy.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Questions for Facebook friends
This week I have declined in distance in my running. I ran 2.6 on Monday and 2.4 on Tuesday and today I ran 2.2. My excuses for not going very far on Monday and Tuesday were because of time. I woke up late because my two year old was up more than once the night before. For some reason that makes me drag in the morning. So I got up later than I had planned and needed to get home so my husband could get to work. Today was so hot and I was also very tired. I have been using Map my Run app on my phone when I run which tracks my time and route, so when I get home I can calculate my pace. I have never really been concerned about my pace but its interesting to look at. So as I've seen the different runs I have done this week, I noticed that that even though my distance has been shorter (not by much I guess) my pace has improved. So I kind of got excited that I was running faster but then I wondered, should I be excited? Should be running longer or faster? So I questioned my friends on facebook and this is what they said:- Pamela Nguyen I say faster because after a certain point in running you body stops burning calories but that's just my 2 cents lol7 hours ago ·
- Alison Randall Moreno This week I went from 2.6 to 2.4 to 2.2 but my pace has increased each time. My excuse for it being less today is because its frickin hot.7 hours ago ·
- Jeremiah Malich it all depends on what you're training for. Which reminds me, I'm going to do this. It looks awesome! you should think about it too. http://toughmudder.com/eve
nts/socal-2012/ toughmudder.comTough Mudder SoCal Sat Feb 25 & Sun Feb 26, 2012, Vail Lake Resort Updates7 hours ago · · - Larissa Taylor You burn the same amount of calories if you walk three miles or run three miles... The difference is, the time you finish in. I say you're doing awesome regardless!7 hours ago ·
- Alison Randall Moreno I don't think I can do that Jeremiah, it says be running 5-7 miles 3-4 times a week and 6 pull ups. I can't even do one pull up. Maybe next year. That looks rough. Thanks Larissa!7 hours ago ·
- Jeremiah Malich yeah it does look really tough. The neat thing is that it is yearly and there are 2 in California each year. I was thinking about doing the Nor Cal on this Sept., but i think i would die so i'm going to push it back to the So Cal one in Feb.6 hours ago ·
- Alison Randall Moreno Yeah, I would definitely need to work more on my upper body strength. I'm working on it now but I don't think I would be there by this year.6 hours ago ·
- Rick Watson I say, run longer and faster. That way you get the best of both and quit being a sissy :). I say this while sitting Eating doughnut and watch Dragon Ball Z.6 hours ago ·
- Shelley Moreno Well if you increase your pace you burn more calories from fat, so if you go less distance but a faster pace it is actually better for you! There are three ways to burn more calories, increase distance, increase frequency, or increase pace.4 hours ago ·
- Alison Randall Moreno Mostly weight loss and health. Im not too concerned with how fast I go, however I don't want it to take all day to run 3 miles. I eventually want to be able to run a 10k.3 hours ago ·
- Julie Olson it all depends on your heart rate. you can find a target heart rate for fat burning calculator online and figure out where yours should be. if you don't hit it or go too high over it doesn't matter how fast or how long you run!2 hours ago ·
- Carlos Casamalhuapa Another way to think about it is by intensity. For weight loss, keeping your intensity at a moderate level for a longer period of time (e.g., distance running) will allow you to burn fat. Moving it to high intensity (e.g., running fast) will actually force you to burn sugar because not enough oxygen will be delivered to the fast, contracting muscle, and oxygen is required to burn fat but not sugar. To keep it simple, keeping a moderate level of intensity for a longer period of time will promote weight loss from the burning of fat. But that is not to say you shouldn't run fast. In fact, feel free to mix it up to your enjoyment. Just keep in mind your goals and remember that whatever you choose as an exercise should be fun! And if you get board, try another form of exercise.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Dear Journal
I like putting my thoughts on here because its better than just bottling them up inside and eventually quitting and regressing. I ran over 2.5 miles yesterday and 2.4 today. Thats actually what I was going for. I know that I can do over 3 miles but I haven't gotten up early enough to get out there and do it. Just as long as its over two miles, I'm okay. I've been exercising an hour and forty minutes to two hours which feels really good.
My diet this week has been better, I've been eating mostly veggies and fruit. I can already feel my body changing and its starting to feel a little bit like it did last summer. I kind of wish I had a scale to document it all. I could just go off measurements until we can get a scale.
Today while I ate lunch and fed my daughter lunch I watched extreme makeover weight loss edition. I love that show. I think it helps to push me because I am not as heavy as those people and look at all they can do! I should be able to push myself because I know I'm strong and I know I can accomplish this goal. So my goal is....(cue drumroll) I want to lose 50 lbs by my birthday November 16th. I will be 30 this year and as difficult as turning thirty will be, it will be excruciating if I'm 30 and looking the way I do. I want to be hot! I want to go shopping and actually enjoy it!
I've decided that a gym membership would be helpful. On the days I can't get out of the house without the kids, I can go to the gym and put them in the child care area and just have at it! I think my husband would benefit from it too. As soon as rafting is over, there will go all his exercise. I want him to have that option to exercise and I think he will. He's not one to waste something. So I'm feeling good, and as difficult as it is to push myself in the morning to get up and run, not walk, its so worth it and I need to remember how good I feel when I'm done. I need to imagine how good it will feel when I put on those dresses I bought last year when I lost the weight and they are too big!
My diet this week has been better, I've been eating mostly veggies and fruit. I can already feel my body changing and its starting to feel a little bit like it did last summer. I kind of wish I had a scale to document it all. I could just go off measurements until we can get a scale.
Today while I ate lunch and fed my daughter lunch I watched extreme makeover weight loss edition. I love that show. I think it helps to push me because I am not as heavy as those people and look at all they can do! I should be able to push myself because I know I'm strong and I know I can accomplish this goal. So my goal is....(cue drumroll) I want to lose 50 lbs by my birthday November 16th. I will be 30 this year and as difficult as turning thirty will be, it will be excruciating if I'm 30 and looking the way I do. I want to be hot! I want to go shopping and actually enjoy it!
I've decided that a gym membership would be helpful. On the days I can't get out of the house without the kids, I can go to the gym and put them in the child care area and just have at it! I think my husband would benefit from it too. As soon as rafting is over, there will go all his exercise. I want him to have that option to exercise and I think he will. He's not one to waste something. So I'm feeling good, and as difficult as it is to push myself in the morning to get up and run, not walk, its so worth it and I need to remember how good I feel when I'm done. I need to imagine how good it will feel when I put on those dresses I bought last year when I lost the weight and they are too big!
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