Day 40 - Green Eats Day 1

I'm so sorry for the late post. I was hanging out with some girlfriends last night and by the time I got home last night I was too tired to do the post. I did stick to my green eats for the day. I even went the extra mile and at leafy greens with  all of my meals. I was very proud of my self. I felt cleansed and refreshed from all of the bad stuff I ate over the weekend. I wonder what I will fill like at the end of the week hmmm...

Breakfast:
Kale Smoothie w/Strawberries and Bananas

Lunch:
Subway sandwich w/Spinach

Dinner:
Turkey Pattie w/ side salad











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Day 39 -- The food snob strikes again

This weekend was full of pure gluttony. I swear my mind was not on any life style change and I think I am going to pay for this week. Please don't ask what I ate because trust me you don't want to know. But I will say this, I have come to conclusion that I can not eat at chain restaurants. I just give up! From now on, I am going to just stick to my fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats.

My husband blames my Chi-mom, Janis, for our becoming food snobs. She has taught us about nutrition and clean eating and it has an affect on how we view food now. I asked him why he was blaming Janis, and he said someone has to be the blame lol. Janis you can get him later for that.

To tell you the truth I ate so bad this weekend (here's a hint - kid's birthday party), I think I need to clean my system which leads me to my challenge for this week. Its called Green Eats! I am going to try to leafy greens with two out of three meals all week. Bring on the kale, spinach, and romaine lettuce! Feel free to join in as well. Post your pictures of your green eats using handle #greeneats!



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Day 36 - Weigh In Day

I'm down another 1.3 lbs! Now I weigh 249.8 The weight is coming off slowly, but surely! I'm one lb away from losing my first 10 lbs. I hope that next week is the week.

Did you eat your green fruit or vegetable today? I did, but I forgot to take a picture. I promise! Scout's honor!. What do you recommend for Blue/Purple Day? I hate eggplant and grapes are so easy. I will sleep on it and let you know what I will eat tomorrow lol.

I think I am becoming a food snob. Since I have changed my eating habits and started to eat fresh food, I have notice that I don't like certain restaurant schools anymore. For example, the hubby and I decided to go to Friday's the other day, and I got some of my favorite food. The drinks were ok, but the food was horrible. At first, I thought it was just me or the restaurant was having a bad day, but then tonight I went to Chili's to meet up with a friend. That food was mediocre at best, and don't get me start on the food my husband ordered. I mean I know that most of the food is pre-cooked and sent to the restaurant, but it doesn't have to be that obvious. I think I starting to appreciate the fresh foods.

Breakfast:
Breakfast Potatoes
Bacon

Lunch:
Steak
Broccoli
Red Cabbage
Carrots
Tomatoes
Vinaigrette

Dinner:
Beef
Tomato
Lettuce
Grill onions

Day 35 - Yellow Day

I am an overachiever today. I doubled up on my yellow intake today by eating bananas and squash! Boo-yah lol!

I started tracking my workouts and food on My Fitness Pal, and so far so good. I wanted to see how many calories I am eating vs. what I am working off. I was concerned about that after the holiday. You know what I mean, some of you slipped a little this weekend too.  Do any of you use Fitness pal? What are some of your successes with the website?

I was actually proud of the food selections I made on Labor Day. Fruit anyone? Which leads me to my only lesson for the week, which i hope will stick as we go into the holiday season.

A holiday is not an excuse to eat - You can still enjoy treats as long as you don't over do it. Balance you meals with something healthy and listen to your body when it is time to stop eating.

Breakfast:
Oatmeal
Breakfast Sausage

Lunch:
Smoothie

• Strawberry
• Banana
• Kale
• Yogurt

Dinner:
Squash
Onions
Chicken

Work out:
Kickbox Cardio


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Day 34 -- Orange Day

I am feeling the work out from yesterday. I am hurting in places I didn't I have know I have.  I still went to Zumba today and needless to say, I am going to sleep well tonight!

Are you guys ready for Yellow Day? I know I am.  Check out my orange vegetable for today.

Breakfast:
Sausage Patties

Lunch:
Subway Steak Sandwich

Dinner:
Baked Pork Chops
Sweet Potatoes

Snack:
Wheat Thins

Day 33 - Happy Labor Day!

Happy Labor Day everyone! I hope you have enjoyed the last BBQ of the summer season and didn't over eat to much. My father-in-law threw a BBQ pot luck and it was my job to rally the troops for side dishes, which i delegated to the hubby. People brought spaghetti, greens, macaroni salad, cucumber salad, and this year instead of my infamous mac and cheese, I brought fruit. Why did I do that? Apparently, my cousins-in-laws had their mouths set for my mac and cheese and were not very happy that I decided to opt for the healthier option. I was band from eating anything but the fruit I brought lol! I was told that they were not on a diet and I shouldn't have deprived them of mac and cheese. I love those ladies!

How is the challenge going for every one?  The benefit of adding a serving of red fruits and vegetables can help to reduce the risk of prostate cancer, lower blood pressure,  and support join tissue in arthritis cases. Check out my picture of the delicious red fruit I ate today. I actually almost forgot to take a picture of my strawberries because they were so good. I will give most you a pass because of the holiday, but we definitely have to step it up for the rest of the week. Tomorrow is Orange day. Add a orange vegetable or fruit to your meals on and post a picture on Google plus, my blog, or my Facebook page!

Breakfast:
Rice krispies

Lunch:
Pineapples
Cantaloupe
Strawberry

Dinner:
Steak
Strawberries
Pineapples
Greens
Spaghetti

Work out:
Body Works plus Abs


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Day 32 -- First Day of September Challenges

Its finally here! Time for September Challenges!

When I first started my journey, some of my friends would always say "I need to eat better" or "I need to exercise more", but they never made any changes. They were not looking to do a full fledged diet or lifestyle change, they just want to do better but didn't know where to start. So I decided to do challenges that would give them the opportunity to do just that. The September challenges are weekly challenges that are designed to help them increase healthy habits without the stress of a diet.

The first challenge is called the Rainbow Challenge. I am charging you and my friends, to increase fruit and vegetable intake by eating every a different color fruit or vegetable every day. Admit it, how many of you don't get your daily serving of fruits and vegetables? And, I am sure that many of you don't realize the benefits of eating the rainbow provides.


The challenge goes like this:

Monday - Red
Tuesday - Orange
Wednesday - Yellow
Thursday - Green
Friday - Blue/Purple
Saturday - White

Guess what people, I am not just going to take your word that you have met the challenge. I would like for you to either post pictures to my blog, Google plus or to my Facebook page to show that you participating in the challenge using #septemberchallenges

Also, I would like to welcome my good friend Archia Lucas for starting her own journey today. I am hoping she will allow me to share some of her victories and challenges, so if you know her put a little pressure on her for me!

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