Oops

I received my flu shot on Friday.  Which means this weekend has been full of aches and pains and a low grade fever. Yesterday, was day chalked full of poor food choices.  It started off with biscuits and gravy and pancakes.  The on to not one but two Mountain Dew.  Full strength, I may add. The. On to dinner with lava lamp's parents which was burgers, fries, and a shake.  After that it was Belgium chocolates. And the icing on the cake was ice cream with cake and hot fudge.  It was a bad day to the tune of 4,000 calories. The weight on the scale was 260 this morning. 

So today, it's back to basics.   Today I had a protien shake diluted to 72 ounces.   Some cabbage with sausage.  And I am slowly drinking a gallon of green tea to help flush out the gluten and the salt.  Tomorrow, I will work out before work and stick to the food I brought.  Heavy on plants, some meat  no gluten.  

One day does not destroy progress.  I am not going to gain back all the weight.   Just need some damage control.  

Started reading a new book.  The Vegucation of Robin by Robin Quivers.   It's all about how she went to a vegan diet and it saved her life.  I have been a vegan before (It happened in college. Don't judge me), my body hates me for it.  My body likes meat. It likes protien and veggies.  It hates gluten and it's not a big fan of diary.  

However, I tolerate whey protien really well.  Go figure.   

The book is awful inspiring though. 

Ten things Thursday

1. Monday and Tuesday, I went to work early to workout before my shift.   Here's the view from the gym

It's on the 9th floor

2. This what I look like when I'm done 

3.  My dog izzy loves me

4. The ninja came and I have been making smoothies.  

5. shakes is precious

6. So my hair dies the bath water a disturbing color

7. I've been reading a new book. Basically, it says to eat protien and carbs together every 4 hours 

8. Lava lamp is tired. He had a busy week

9.  Sister wants some love

10.  I think I'm starting to get a neck again. Woohoo!

Weigh in Wednesday: Week 7

Week 7

Starting weight: 278

Goal weight: 115

Last week's weight: 256.6

Today's weight: 253.5

Pounds lost: -3.1

Total pounds lost: 24.5

Well that was exciting.  I love how my body responds to weight training.  I feel better and more confident.   I'm off today and so far I have done laundry, dishes, and cleaned the kitchen.  Proof I have more energy.  I'm thinking about a 30 pound prize.  Hmmm. It will probably be Botox.  I'll let you know tomorrow. I plan in showing up full force for ten things Thursday.  :-)

Seven things Sunday

1) My pj pants I got for Christmas last year fit again!!!!  Skulls are my family's crest. Dad is an old biker.  He actually gave me a ceremic skull a few years ago and it is and always be my symbol for him.  It meant a lot to me that dad thought about me when he was in sturgis.  

2) I'm so excited for October. One of those reasons is pumpkin candles.  I only burn them during the fall and winter.  I'm also stoked about pumpkin flavors.  And I have been doing well with  working my pumpkin obsession into my daily calories. 

3) I ordered a ninja blender.  I also got some protien proweder and flax seed.   I plan on making shakes to take to work.  Right now I'm doing one a day.   They are quick and fast. I'm hoping to work two a day in at work to keep me from getting so hungry.  

4) I quit drinking 6 years a go.  The bad side of that is I have never had a marguerita.   Until crystal lite came out with mock tails.  Lava lamp and I have been watching the second Season of Grimm.  And I'm drinking a pitcher of fake Rita's. 

5) I also picked up some flaxseed to throw in the smoothies in lieu of my omega 3 supplement.  It is 35 calories. My vivactin calcium chew is 20 calories. My multivitamin is 10 calories. I don't count those calories in my daily total.  Am I alone in that?

6) my hair is crazy red 

7) I am stoked about the abs diet.  It's a good loose guideline.  Here's a pic of the power foods. A rough eating guideline on what to center your meals around.  Pretty easy and not a huge departure from what I've been doing.  Helps to give me some ideas.  

Weekend and week plans

Lately, I have been grumpy.  My inner toddler is coming out.  I'm trying to let the agitation wash over me.  Trying to not take it out on anyone.  

On the upside, I read the Abs diet book.  I got it at goodwill for a dollar.  I really liked the workout plan that's in there.  A very simple weight lifting program that I like.  I like the feeling of being sore from lifting and it doesn't aggravate my foot.  I'm going to try to stick to it. It's a 5-6 day a week work out plan.  3 days lifting and 2-3 days of cardio.  I'm hoping as I lose more weight, I can do more difficult excercise.  

Since my left foot is still a little swollen I got new shoes.  The old ones that I was wearing to work are pretty ratty and I think my Keen's will fit better after I lose another 30 pounds.  I also got a pair of running capris.  The plan is to go into work an hour early and use the gym there.  That way, if I'm stranded, I'll have to work out.  

Food is going well.  Though it is getting dull. I kinda just want something deep fried.  

I dyed my hair last night. Semi-permanent vampire red.  The red turned out well on my natural color, but it turned out a little too bright on my highlights.  I will need to do a braid and tuck when I go to work, but I dig it.  I'll post a pic when I get it all fixed up.  

Next Tuesday I have my third appointment with the bariatric clinic. I'm excited.  It means I'm half way through my 6 month plan. Woohoo!

Week 6: rinse and repeat

Week 6

Starting weight: 278

Goal weight: 115

Last week's weight: 258.2

Today's weight: 256.6

Pounds lost: -1.6

Total pounds lost: 21.4

This week, I Zumba'd three days.  Food has been around 1200 calories except for Saturday which was 2500. 

Next week, I will Zumba at least 3 days and I will try to keep calories around 1200.  Shark week (TOM) started today.  Hopefully, when that goes, the hunger will go.   I haven't felt like blogging because of this damn insatiable hunger.  I keep trying to talk and breathe my way through it.  My hunger will not kill me. My hunger will pass.  My hunger will not last forever. 

I can't wait to get a freaking lap band.