The Wonder Woman Diet

Sleeping to Dream

2008-02-24T09:14:00.003-05:00

I'm so close to 70 lbs it's not even funny. The goal is to break 200 by end of next week and I know I can do it. A bit more cardio, some yogalates and volleyball, I'm set.
Wish me luck.
On the work front, everything's been steady, a tad stressful but otherwise manageable. Distraction comes in the form of my "work crush" but I firmly believe the Law of Attraction is on my side with this. Focusing on what I really want vs. what's stopping me from getting it. It's been a reflective weekend so far.
I've been dreaming about him in the last few days. Not surprising since he's never really far from my thoughts. I've been learning all sorts of new things about him in the last few weeks too. Mostly good, some troubling, but I've learned to deal with all of it.
He's still perfect in my book.
And, IMHO, so am I :)

So I've been remiss in updating...

2008-01-27T22:27:00.000-05:00

I'm still alive though, and still going through the craziness that is weight loss.
I've lost a total of 60 lbs and now in the process of getting rid of the next 40, changing up my diet and workout routine in the process. I need to be a little more cardio crazy and a little less yoga serene. :) I hope it works!
On the personal life front, just as I was ready to swear off men for good, someone good came along and made me change that thinking entirely. Before you jump to conclusions and assume I actually started dating, hold that thought. I haven't, really. What I have is what's commonly known as an infatuation. (Haven't had one of those since college LOL!) He's a good guy, smart, funny, cute and totally unavailable (read: live-in girlfriend). I realize that I could actually start liking someone who is single...but of course, that would be too simple. :)
Otherwise, life is good and my new addiction for the month is Starbucks' Skinny Chai Latte. Only 90 calories, they said! Woohooo!
Later, all.

Food & Exercise Log: Wednesday

2007-10-03T22:30:00.000-04:00

FOOD
Breakfast (8:30 AM)
Coffee
WW toast with PB

Lunch (12:30 PM)
1 Nutrigrain bar

Dinner (5:30 PM)
Was weak and grabbed some Bourbon Chicken, brown rice and corn. Feel like I ate a whole chicken. Gross.

EXERCISE
No exercise today. But had a good group meeting though.

Wow, 40 lbs

2007-10-03T22:25:00.000-04:00

I can't even tell you how totally flummoxed I am by this. For the last 2 weeks, I've been hardly trying to lose weight. The food was never an issue, I can focus on keeping to 1000 calories even if I was PMSing and watching a chick flick at the same time. The exercise was a bit harder because TrainerBoy wasn't around. I had started walking around the neighborhood--2, maybe 3k at a time, but still, I felt my ass dragging.
But looking at the scale yesterday and seeing I lost 6 lbs in the last 2 weeks still? Maybe Noah is right, maybe I AM melting.
At 50, I am sooo going t get that tattoo!

Rewards

2007-08-13T22:42:00.000-04:00

Now that I've reached my first milestone weight, I face the reality of my set rewards. I had originally planned to get a tattoo done on my left arm of a sassy looking serpent.
The more I look at the said arm though, the more I doubt that now is the time for a new tatt. I think it's the vain little girl in me that just wants that arm in perfect condition for it.
Right now I'm trying to figure out an alternate reward, but I think I'll wait for another 10 lbs, just to make it all worth it.

Food & Exercise Log: Monday

2007-08-13T22:05:00.001-04:00

FOOD
Breakfast (9:00 AM)
1 Nutrigrain bar

Snack (11:00 AM)
wholewheat toast with peanut butter

Lunch (1:00 PM)
Tuna Snack (1 can)

Snack (7:30 PM)
2 servings, Pringles reduced fat BBQ chips...again. Gross.

EXERCISE
No exercise today. Some soul searching, yes.

Food & Exercise Log: Sunday

2007-08-12T23:38:00.000-04:00

FOOD
Lunch (12:30 PM)
2 pieces of whole wheat toast with peanut butter

Snack (4:30 PM):
2 fruit cups - peaches(light syrup)

Snack (10:00 PM)
2 servings, Pringles reduced fat BBQ chips (ick.)

EXERCISE
None today. My muscles are rebelling after yesterday.
Tomorrow, I promise.

Results to show...

2007-08-12T14:41:00.000-04:00

It's a little mind-boggling, actually, knowing that I have now officially lost 23 pounds. There's a marked difference in the way I look, the way my clothes fit, and the way I move. It's a little scary too how some people are looking at me differently, like I'm on display somehow.

I haven't lost weight in so long. My last major weight loss was 5 years ago, when I took off about 30 pounds doing the Atkins diet. Although I've sworn never to go through that route again, I'm seriously considering it to hasten the weight loss process. I never realized how much I wanted to look like my old self again, and how wonderful it was to feel confident and beautiful.

I remember watching an episode of Oprah and she said the one thing we should know before entering a phase of serious weight loss was to understand the underlying reason for all our weight gain. In my head, I was telling myself that I just had no self control. But weeks later, upon further reflection, I realized I had major trust issues as well as a fear of losing those I loved. I wanted to be invisible and not feel anything for other people and just focus on what it took to make ME feel good.

Realizing that, it was stupid of me to be so selfish. I have a wonderful family, awesome friends and a great career. I wanted to be better to them, and myself as a result.

My motivation now too is to make sure I get over my fears and just face life head on, like I used to. We all deserve a great life. It's up to us to take that first step.

Food & Exercise Log: Saturday

2007-08-12T03:46:00.000-04:00

FOOD
Lunch (3:15 PM)
2 nutrigrain bars
Tapa (beef strips) c/o tita ces

Snack (5:45 PM):
Whole wheat bagel with light cream cheese

Snack (11:00 PM)
Orange Passion Iced Tea (unsweetened) - Starbucks in Niagara Falls

Dinner (12:30 AM): Hooters
1 hotdog (no sides)
1/2 cup Clam Chowder

EXERCISE
Personal Trainer (1.15 hours) - brutal training on arms
Cardio (30 mins)
Beach volleyball (1 hour)
Walking around Niagara (30 mins)

Woohoo, 250!

Exercise & Food Log: Friday

2007-08-10T23:54:00.000-04:00

OMG, I can't believe I've neglected this. So sorry.

FOOD
Lunch (1:30 PM):
Ho-Mi instant noodles

Dinner (6:00 PM)
Cheeseburger with sauteed onions

EXERCISE
None today, unless you count the window shopping I did with Lisa.

Food & Exercise Log: Friday

2007-08-03T22:21:00.001-04:00

FOOD
Breakfast (9:00 AM):
Coffee with 2% milk and 3 packs sweetener
2 pcs wholewheat toast with peanut butter

Lunch (1:30 PM):
Filet of Sole (breaded & fried!) with brown rice and garden salad

EXERCISE
None again today. Got home from work at 10:00.

....I suck.

Food & Exercise Log: Thursday

2007-08-02T22:01:00.000-04:00

FOOD
Breakfast (8 AM):
Coffee with 2% milk and 3 packs sweetener
2 pcs wholewheat toast with peanut butter

Lunch (12 PM): Caseys with team
The Club Trio with Caesar salad, and sweet potato fries

Dinner (5:30 PM): Caseys with JS
2 martinis (Jolly Rancher & Strawberry Lychee)
Sweet potato fries

EXERCISE
None...sigh. It was a bad stress day. Tomorrow, I have no excuses.

Food & Exercise Log: Wednesday

2007-08-01T19:21:00.000-04:00

FOOD
Breakfast (8 AM):
Orange Passion Iced Tea - Grande - Starbucks

Snack (12 PM):
Tuna Snackits (1/2 serving) with 2 crackers

Lunch (12:30 PM): Sagano with GS and JS
Sushi combo (assorted) - 5 pcs
Spicy salmon roll - 6 pcs

Dinner (6:30 PM)
Whole wheat toast with peanut butter (2 pcs)
Cereal with 2% milk and 2 tablespoons of sugar

EXERCISE
Cardio (50 mins) - Elliptical, Treadmill
Personal training (1 hr) - Legs, arms, abs

Food & Exercise Log: Tuesday

2007-07-31T23:09:00.000-04:00

FOOD
Breakfast (9 AM):
Coffee with 2% milk and 3 sweeteners
Wholewheat toast (2 pcs) with peanut butter
1 banana

Snack (2:30 PM):
Nutrigrain bar - mixed berry

Snack (4:30 PM):
Starbucks' Blueberry White Iced Tea

EXERCISE
Cardio (1 hr) - Elliptical, Bike, Treadmill
Personal training (1 hr) - Legs, abs

OMG I'm eating less and less...help!

Words of Wisdom: PT Edition

2007-07-30T22:38:00.000-04:00

Here's some tidbits of convo with my PT today:

He told me today that if I plan to go on an ab-flattening workout as suggested here, I have to make sure to do my pilates/yoga poses after 30 mins of cardio.
He asked me if I ever wanted to have kids/get married etc. I gave him a weird look and said an empathic "no."
I don't have to worry about eating less, as long as I eat right and add fruits and veggies to my diet.

Food & Exercise Log: Monday

2007-07-30T22:35:00.000-04:00

FOOD
Breakfast (9 AM):
Coffee with 2% milk and 3 sweeteners
Wholewheat toast (2 pcs) with peanut butter

Lunch (1:30 PM):
Water
Chicken Noodle Soup (Pinoy Style)

Dinner (6 PM):
Corn flakes with 2% milk and 2 tablespoons of sugar.

EXERCISE
Cardio (25 mins) - Elliptical
Personal training - Upper body and abs (1 hr)

Irresistible Italian

2007-07-30T18:04:00.000-04:00

So Gina brought some spaghetti her mom made over the weekend to work today. It was in a nice see-through Tupperware container and drove me nuts everytime I walked by. It looked delicious and because it was made with homemade tomato sauce, I was drooling even from 10 feet away. She had an equivalent of food porn, people. FOOD PORN. I felt my resolve slowly being chipped away.

Around 11 o'clock, I couldn't take it any longer and covered the tupperware with a jacket. I told her I was weak and what I don't see can't torture me.

So there.

Bye Bye Frappuccino

2007-07-30T12:59:00.000-04:00

According to this article from the Globe and Mail, you might as well be inhaling a Big Mac when you order Starbucks' Raspberry Frappuccino (with whipped cream). My favorite, Tim Horton's Iced Cappuccino isn't too far behind in the calorie count. It's made of mostly sugar, and, according to calorie watchers, the best way to get coffee is to keep it black (10 cals) as opposed to getting it iced.

Here's a little guide to coffee drinks, care of www.globeandmail.com:

Food & Exercise Log : Sunday

2007-07-29T23:36:00.000-04:00

FOOD
Brunch (12:30 PM):
Corn flakes with 2% milk and 2 tablespoons of sugar
Wholewheat toast (2 pcs) with peanut butter

Snack (4PM):
Water with Lipton Iced Tea powder (0 cals)
Sausage on white bun (at the theatre)

Dinner (10 PM):
Corn flakes with 2% milk and 3 tablespoons of sugar.
Yikes.

EXERCISE
None today. Oh no.

Alcohol...how I miss thee.

2007-07-29T23:10:00.000-04:00

Weekends like this I wish I can still have alcohol. It was hot, humid and the patios were calling my name.
My favorite? An ultimate bellini from Milestone's. *sigh*
I saw the movie "No Reservations" with my friend Lee today. Incidentally, she's also on a very strict low carb diet. I honestly don't know how she sat through it, with all the food being made on screen (I almost fell off my seat when Katherine Zeta-Jones started eating tiramisu like there was no tomorrow....). I was seriously craving quail in saffron sauce as we were walking back to the car.
This led me to wonder. When did food stop being enjoyable for me? I've always appreciated good cooking, especially my mom's. In the last five years though, food became a crutch, a way to get through the day. Now, I avoid most everything like the plague.
I am thankful, however, that I've never become a chef. I'd probably be triple my weight now.