February 20 -JM30 Level 1/Day 9: Just Weigh It!

Weight: 180 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 0

LEVEL 1/DAY 9: Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Program

It's day 9 finally and I am getting stronger. I do feel a difference in my workout but there really are just moments in the workout that I still can't do continuously. It will be day 10 tomorrow so I watched the Level 2 already just to get a feel of what Level 2 has in store for me.

It seemed as if I can do it... Harder and more challenging but doable. I can do this!! Today, I brought my digital scale everywhere I went for lunch and for dinner and weighed everything I would eat even though it was a buffet, I weighed everything! It's just a hassle but it worked and I was able to stay within my 1800 calorie count!


My activities for today:
Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Program
Time: 30 Minutes


My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
Papaya

Mango

LUNCH
Tong Yang Lunch


SNACK
Tofu Chips

DINNER

Shokuji Dinner

To be completely honest, I am really beginning to feel myself slack off a little bit with my diet. I think this week is not the best of my new lifestyle but I will stick to my diet! I will make up for everything starting next week!

"Today is a step closer to my goal, tomorrow will be better! I am on the road to recovery, YES I CAN... Thank you God!" -Me

February 19 -JM30 Level 1/Day 8: Sticking with it!

Weight: 180 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 0

LEVEL 1/DAY 8: Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Program

I had a date with my BFF today for a fitting with her couturier for her wedding day. Her wedding is actually one of my inspirations to lose weight! I was confident enough to go and have my measurements taken because I know that I will still lose weight!

We then had lunch in Cibo after and I was very good! I ordered the Di Mare salad, just a small one which usually I order the large. And I also ordered the mushroom soup which I learned that it was made with Barley! I was extra happy because it wasn't made with rice like I thought. I researched too how much carbs are in Barley and I was happy to know that it's more of a whole grain. Yay!


My activities for today:
Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Program
Time: 30 Minutes


My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
Melon Oatmeal Smoothie

LUNCH
Small Di Mare salad

Mushroom Soup

SNACK

Tuna Fried Rice Quinoa (Recipe HERE)

DINNER
Grilled Salmon Head

Quinoa

When I did the workout this morning, I felt burnt out to be honest. I couldn't do most of the moves that were usually easy for me. I don't know if it's actually being burnt out but that's what it felt like. But I stuck with the workout from start to finish.

I am hoping to have more energy to do the workout tomorrow morning because I have 2 days left for Level 1 and I know that Level 2 might be harder. So I am hoping to do it better tomorrow!

"Today is a step closer to my goal, tomorrow will be better! I am on the road to recovery, YES I CAN... Thank you God!" -Me

Hot and Spicy Tuna Fried Quinoa Recipe

#recipes

I was desperate for fried rice so I came up with this dish so I will be able to satisfy my cravings! This is only 362 calories and it fills you up so well! If you want it to be 362 calories, then you follow my recipe to a T!

Hot and Spicy Tuna Fried Quinoa

February 18 -JM30 Level 1/Day 7: Struggling

Weight: 180 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 0

LEVEL 1/DAY 7: Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Program

So, my sister and I had lunch today at Saisaki. Of course I stuck to foods that I can enter in MyNetDiary easily! Hehehe... I had healthy dishes like Salmon sashimi, Sukiyaki and other grilled stuff. I stayed within the calorie count. But come dinner... I didn't eat dinner because I had to make up for the popcorn I ate because we watched a movie. Instead of ordering a large sized popcorn with lots of extra flavoring, I stuck to a small one with little flavoring. Of course I went over my calorie allowance for the day by about 100 calories, OK OK... 180+ calories.


My activities for today:
Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Program
Time: 30 Minutes


My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
Melon Oatmeal Smoothie

LUNCH
Saisaki Buffet

DINNER
White Cheddar Popcorn (eek!)

About the workout, to tell you the truth -I still can't complete the workout. I still have to rest in between specially with the pushups, some of the cardio, and the side lunge! I am trying my best though but I haven't quite gotten used to the workout yet. It's almost 10 days and I am scared that I might not be able to do Level 2!

But I in my head, I am still screaming "FIGHT!" because I know I can do this!

"Today is a step closer to my goal, tomorrow will be better! I am on the road to recovery, YES I CAN... Thank you God!" -Me

February 17 -JM30 Level 1/Day 6: Lessons Learned

Weight: 183 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 0

LEVEL 1/DAY 6: Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Program

Today is weigh-in day and I was a little disappointed that I only lost 1 pound this week. Well, I was actually surprised that I lost any weight at all because of all the tofu chips and the cheating I did this weekend. So now that I am back doing the 30-Day Shred Program, I really pushed myself so hard doing the workout. I fought through the pain, trying to make up for the weekend and after the workout I felt dizzy. Lesson learned: I can't make up by pushing myself too far.

I also learned that losing control in eating won't be rewarded. Now I know cheaters never do win!


My activities for today:
Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Program
Time: 30 Minutes


My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
Papaya Mango Oatmeal Smoothie

LUNCH
Roast Chicken Breast and Quinoa
1/4 cup side of corn kernels

SNACKS
Tofu Chips (Eeeeek!)

Goolai's Salad with Mango dressing

DINNER
N/A

It's not that I skipped dinner on purpose. I had an event tonight and when I left the house at 7PM I wasn't hungry yet. I was actually hoping to eat dinner at the event but they served nothing that I could eat. There were a lot of delicious hors d' oeuvres and finger food but they were very hard to log in MyNetDiary. So I loaded up on water and surprisingly I didn't starve. I thought that I could just eat when I got home but I got home at 10PM and it was too late to make and eat anything. So I ended up skipping dinner.

Tonight at the event I actually felt so good. I felt so light and thin even though the photos still showed I was still big but that's ok! I felt so confident nonetheless. I had confidence and I felt so glamorous. Plus! I had a really nice outfit that fit me so well and I didn't have to wear anything loose for the first time, and this is just 8 pounds lighter!

"Today is a step closer to my goal, tomorrow will be better! I am on the road to recovery, YES I CAN... Thank you God!" -Me

February 16 -Back in the saddle

Weight: 184 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 0

LEVEL 1/DAY 5: Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Program (On break!)

After my much embarrassing splurging yesterday, I jumped right back in my diet and exercise. I felt a little bad about losing it yesterday but it made me realize that it didn't solve anything when I stuffed my face! All I felt was a moment of happiness and then was replaced by guilt. Boohoo! I guess it's true what they say! "A moment on the lips, forever on the hips!"

I ate healthy today although ate most meals at restaurants like Reyes BBQ and Pancake House, I still stayed on track though.


My activities for today:
Pilates Bar
Time: 1 Hour


My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
Papaya Mango Oatmeal Smoothie

LUNCH
Boneless Chicken BBQ

Fresh Lumpiang Ubod

SNACKS
1 bowl Almondigas Soup

DINNER
Roast Chicken with Quinoa

For some reason, I felt hungry every 2-3 hours or so. I guess it's because I did so much walking today and I wasn't eating much carbs. I am trying to avoid carbs because of what happened yesterday but I was still able to control my calorie intake.

Tomorrow is weigh-in day and no matter the result, I promise to keep pushing! I am keeping my eye on the prize! Also, tomorrow is minus 100calories from my calorie allowance so I will be down to 1,800 calories. I will stop at 1,500 for a while because any lower than that I will be starving! LOL

And oh! I consumed 6 glasses of water today!

"Today is a step closer to my goal, tomorrow will be better! I am on the road to recovery, YES I CAN... Thank you God!" -Me

February 15 -Losing Self-Control

Weight: 184 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 0

LEVEL 1/DAY 5: Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Program (On break!)

Today is a Saturday and let me tell you about my weekend. It's my niece's school fair today and I promised I would go. Thing is, there is no healthy food in these places. It's all fast food like Siomai, Barbecue, Fries, Pastas and more. For someone who is not on a strict food lifestyle change then the food would be OK. But for someone like me, I had to make do with what was available. So for lunch, I ate 8 pcs of Siomai and 2 pcs of barbecue. I guess it is relatively healthy but I think I may have eaten all the pork allowance I have in a month's time. Hahaha!

When I got home, I took a nap and when I woke up I was a bit dizzy from not eating good food that I ended up eating unshelled peanutes and tofu chips. I didn't even bother weighing them and logging them in because I was so hungry and I felt so deprived! Sigh. This is why I don't like eating empty calories!

So I told myself that this will be my only cheat moment (not even a cheat DAY because that would be eating whatever I wanted the whole day), I stop at the peanuts and the tofu chips. Tomorrow, I will be eating light!


My activities for today:

Zumba Party
Time: 25 Minutes


My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
Papaya Mango Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie


LUNCH
Siomai

Pork Barbecue

SNACKS
Too much sung-song peanuts and tofu chips (bad Sabs, bad!)

DINNER
Kikufuji with the family

I bought heavier weights today at Landmark! So there I was again choosing between 3lbs or 4 lbs but the 3 pound weights didn't have that much of a difference from the 2lb weights so I went with 4! If I want to burn more calories, I have to challenge it! FIGHT! 

I did Zumba today because I wanted to rest from the Jillian Michaels 30Day Shred Program. I was watching the Zumba video last night just to see what I was getting myself into and I told myself (yet again) how it's so easy and how it would be a breeze. I swear, I was only able to do 3 songs before I gave up! I only danced for 25 minutes when the entire program was an hour!

I vowed to myself how this workout will be my Saturday workout because I really want to learn the moves! It's fun though I have to admit! I have been hearing so much hype about Zumba but I have never seen it or tried it before!

So, tomorrow is Sunday but I will keep my body moving! It's Pilates day tomorrow! Yay!

"Today is a step closer to my goal, tomorrow will be better! I am on the road to recovery, YES I CAN... Thank you God!" -Me

February 14 -JM30 Level 1/Day 5: I am Tougher!

Weight: 184 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 0


LEVEL 1/DAY 5: Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Program

Today marks the 5th day on the 30-Day Shred Program. That means, I am halfway through Level 1 and I am very excited that I didn't skip a day!

I noticed that I was able to do the workout (specially the cardio) continuously this time. Except maybe for the abs and pushups when I had to stop a couple of times to catch my breath but I did notice that my endurance is higher than when I started 5 days ago!

All I could hear in my head is Fight for it! Fight for it! These are Jillian's words, not mine. But telling it to myself inside my head, I was able to do the workout from start to finish, and with great form if I may add! I feel stronger and I actually feel that I need to advance to 3 pound weights. So I think I might buy a new set of weights today! I am still sweating like anything so there is still effort because I am still catching my breath after each workout.

It may have been 5 months without those nasty cigarettes but I know that my body and my lungs are still recovering from the abuse.

My activities for today:
Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Program, Level 1
Time: 30 Minutes


My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
Papaya Mango Oatmeal Smoothie


LUNCH
Shabu Shabu at King One

SNACKS
Pinkberry Salted Caramel Yogurt (No toppings!)


DINNER
Roast Chicken with Truffle Quinoa

I was able to stay within my calorie allowance with 8 calories to spare! Hahaha! I just found that so funny. People have told me that I really lost weight because it shows in my face. I am very happy to hear that!

I have been reading on different fitness online magazines and all of them say the same thing: if you want to burn more calories, keep challenging your body! So come this weekend, I will buy heavier weights!

To be completely honest, I am getting kinda tired of logging this everyday but I know that if I neglect to, I will eventually give up on logging on completely! I will fight to do this so I can share with you my journey to a healthier lifestyle.

"Today is a step closer to my goal, tomorrow will be better! I am on the road to recovery, YES I CAN... Thank you God!" -Me

February 13 -JM30 Level 1/Day 4: I Get Noticed

Weight: 184 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 0


LEVEL 1/DAY 4: Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Program

Firstly, I stopped taking my vitamins because some of them are really huge! I needed a rest from taking all those huge vitamins because I gag every time I remember them. Ha! I am proud of what I ate today! I was so good and disciplined.

I am so proud of myself because I am not able to walk in high heels without feeling so heavy that I drag my heels. I had an event today and I walked around in heels all day. I am so proud!

I must say, that my confidence level is up. I feel so confident even though I only lost a few pounds. But still, I felt light and healthy, and I didn't feel sloppy at all. I don't feel the fats on my double chin anymore too! Before I could feel my double chin jiggle when I talk. Oh no!

My activities for today:

Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Program, Level 1
Time: 30 Minutes


My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
Strawberry Papaya Mango Oatmeal Smoothie


LUNCH
Sakura -Spicy Tuna Sashimi, Gyoza, Miso Soup


SNACKS
Brewed Coffee with Milk and Equal


DINNER
Beef Picadillo with Spinach and Quinoa

I still have to work on increasing my water intake though. I have to remind myself to drink more water! I think I should bring a jug with me when I leave the house.

As I mentioned earlier, I had an event today and I was able to resist the temptation to eat from the appetizer buffet. I usually eat everything when I am at events, but I actually felt good about skipping the meals! Except maybe if dinner is served.

I am so happy because at least 2 people have told me that it looks as if I am losing weight. One of my blogger friends said that my face was getting smaller. I was so happy to hear that! I was actually inspired all the more to stick to my diet. I really feel more confident now, even though I have lost only a few pounds, my confidence level is up because I know that I am doing something to lose the extra pounds.

Hubby told me tonight that if I reach my goal of 130 or 125, he will take me to Hawaii! Yay!! All the more I am inspired! Let's do this!

"Today is a step closer to my goal, tomorrow will be better! I am on the road to recovery, YES I CAN... Thank you God!" -Me

February 12 -JM30 Level 1/Day 3: Sore

Weight: 184 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 0


LEVEL 1/DAY 3: Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Program

Ok ok... I still had tofu chips today. But that's because I was feeling under the weather and I really craved for them! I know I shouldn't have but I know that I will be eating unnecessary food to satisfy that craving! Too much justification? Hahaha!

Even though I am on my third day with the JM 30-Day Shred, I was feeling so sore. I guess that means I'm doing it right! I am sore in all the right places too! Although when I got up this morning, I was making all sort of excuses not to workout but I got over it and pushed through!

Jillian says that by day 5, my endurance should be stronger. I am still having trouble with the push ups though but I am working on it! If men can do it every morning, so can I!

My activities for today:
Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Program, Level 1
Time: 30 Minutes


My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
Mango Banana Oatmeal Smoothie


LUNCH
Roast Chicken and Quinoa


SNACKS
Tofu Chips


DINNER

Salmon Head with Quinoa

Quinoa is my new best friend. I am so happy that I found the perfect substitute for rice that does not have so much calories and carbs! I do have to find a cheaper supplier though... I hope I can find one soon!

"Today is a step closer to my goal, tomorrow will be better! I am on the road to recovery, YES I CAN... Thank you God!" -Me

February 11 -JM30 Level 1/Day 2: Inspired and More

Weight: 184 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins:

1. Bio Anue Freeze Dried Beef Liver Undefatted
2. Swanson Kelp
3. Swanson L-Tyrosine
4. Swanson Thyroid Glandular
5. Healthy Options Chromium Picolinate
6. Healthy Options Omega-3 Once Daily
7. Malungai Life Oil

LEVEL 1/DAY 2: Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Program

Before I tell you about my day, I must tell you that I stopped taking Chromium Picolinate. I am not quite sure of the side effects so I have to consult a doctor before I begin again. In spite of me stopping it, I still feel great!

So, inspiration... I had a shoot today but I was able to say no to the fast food and junk food that was offered to me during the shoot. I was also able to eat healthy all throughout the day so I am very thankful to God that He was able to control my appetite. I wasn't deprived or hungry in any way, I just said no because I wasn't hungry.

I was so happy that at the Avon event I attended in the evening that people were very supportive and cheering me on with my new lifestyle! It was very hard to say no to all the delicious food at the event but I wasn't hungry because I ate a heavy snack in the afternoon after my shoot.

I am inspired because I saw my friend and fellow beauty blogger Martha Sta. Barbara, and she lost so much weight! She looked really good! I asked for some tips and I just feel so inspired! So thank you Martha for giving me so much useful tips!

My activities for today:
Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Program, Level 1
Time: 30 Minutes


My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
Mango, Strawberry, Papaya Oatmeal Smoothie (with Chia seeds)


LUNCH
Via Mare Boneless Chicken Inasal

Fresh Lumpiang Ubod


SNACKS
Kashmir Chicken Shawarma


DINNER
20g Baked Chicken

Baked Tofu with Chia seeds

My body is a little sore from the workout yesterday but nothing that I can't handle. My body got a good workout (I can feel it in my buns and my arms!). I have to work on my arms though, I still can't do the pushups for the whole minute that Jillian requires, but I will get there! As Martha and Jillian says, "You have to keep pushing yourself!"

"Today is a step closer to my goal, tomorrow will be better! I am on the road to recovery, YES I CAN... Thank you God!" -Me

Cooking with Quinoa (Beef Picadillo with Quinoa and Spinach Recipe)

The first time I heard about Quinoa was about 4 years ago from my Auntie who lives in Florida. At that time, it was the "in" thing, but I refused to eat anything that had the word "healthy" in it. I immediately judged healthy food because I thought it was not going to taste good!

Then Quinoa started appearing everywhere and it was starting to poke at my curiosity. A few months ago, I finally bought myself a pack from Healthy Options but I didn't dare open the pack since I was either too skeptic or too lazy to start eating healthy! Plus, we were leaving for New York so diet food was out of the question.

Bob's Red Mill Quinoa 26oz, PhP 750.00

February 10 -JM30 Level 1/Day 1: Out of Shape

Weight: 184 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins:

1. Bio Anue Freeze Dried Beef Liver Undefatted
2. Swanson Kelp
3. Swanson L-Tyrosine
4. Swanson Thyroid Glandular
5. Healthy Options Chromium Picolinate
6. Healthy Options Omega-3 Once Daily
7. Malungai Life Oil

LEVEL 1/DAY 1: Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Program

When I first downloaded the Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Video, I watched the first level just to see what I will be getting myself into when I started the program on Monday (which is today). Looking it at it, I thought to myself "this will be so easy!" and started to regret that I bought the 2lb free weights. I wished that I had gotten the 3lbs free weights.

The workout is basically circuit training, combining cardio and strength training which, according to Jillian, burns more fat and calories while you gain more muscle!

After the 30 minutes workout? The 2lb free weights felt like 10lbs. Hahaha! The workout made me realize that I was really out of shape!

I will be completely honest though, I did about 95% of the workout. I did my best to do the form properly and tried to keep up with the gals in the video, but I had so much breaks. Jillian says it's OK as long as the rest period doesn't take longer than 5 seconds. I took 1 break to drink water. According to Jillian, my endurance will eventually build up so I will keep doing this!

So, Jillian said to take a photo of myself before starting the program. This is me. Raw photo with no editing to remove bulges and other wobbly bits:

I usually don't post photos like these because I really look big. I usually angle the camera to make me look thinner, but no more camera tricks for my fitness logs. Although, I have to angle when shooting for my beauty blog though. Ha! I indicated WEEK 3 because I started this program 3 weeks into my healthy lifestyle! I should be done with this 30 week challenge at WEEK 7.

My activities for today:
Jillian Michaels 30-Day Shred Program
Time: 30 Minutes


My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
Papaya-Grape Oatmeal Smoothie


LUNCH
Beef Quinoa Picadillo with Spinach (Recipe Next Post!)


SNACKS
Lean Turkey Sandwich with Arugula


DINNER

Roast Chicken with Quinoa

I am actually quite proud of myself for eating healthy today... And no tofu chips! LOL I guess I got over that phase. I just have to ride them out -the cravings I mean. I am very inspired. I can't wait to continue this workout for 30 days because I get to challenge myself!

"Today is a step closer to my goal, tomorrow will be better! I am on the road to recovery, YES I CAN... Thank you God!" -Me

Sundays with the Pilates Bar

So, a few days ago I showed you  my mini haul. And among the stuff that I got was Danskin's Portable Pilates Studio. I am dedicating my Sundays to this slow and easy workout for toning.

I used to not like working out on Sundays, but I know that my fitness/exercise momentum usually slows and come Monday, I get a bit lazy to start working out. So, I will be doing this slow and easy toning workout on Sundays.

Most articles that I found online says, that to keep yourself interested in fitness, you have to mix up your exercise routines so that you will always be interested.

Danskin Portable Pilates Studio, PhP 1,269.75

February 9 -Can I get a Woot Woot?

Weight: 188 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins:

1. Bio Anue Freeze Dried Beef Liver Undefatted
2. Swanson Kelp
3. Swanson L-Tyrosine
4. Swanson Thyroid Glandular
5. Healthy Options Chromium Picolinate
6. Healthy Options Omega-3 Once Daily
7. Malungai Life Oil

Today is a good day! Yay! I finally started taking my supplements again for weightloss. I went to an alternative medicine expert a few months ago and he prescribed me these supplements to take. But then, I got tired of taking them because they were just too many. I should take them 3x a day! But I finally found the prescription he gave me and the instructions, so I thought, why not?

Today is Sunday so that means, it's a little bit of a cheat day. I finished the remainder of the tofu chips which is about 127g. So that is the last of those nasty things! Tomorrow is the start of a brand new week! WEEK 3! Can I get a woot woot?

I start the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred Program tomorrow and I can't wait to do this challenge. I have been wanting to mix 'em up!

My activities for today:

Danskin Portable Pilates Studio Workout
Time: 1 Hour


My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
Banana-Mango Oatmeal Smoothie (with Chia Seeds)


LUNCH
Kashmir Chicken Shawarma


SNACKS
Tofu Chips (UGH!!)

DINNER
3 pcs. Lumpia

20g Pancit Canton

10g Chicken

Today was a little bit of a cheat day because I finished the tofu chips and I didn't really take exact measurements of my dinner, an estimate but still within range I'm sure. Tomorrow is WEIGH DAY so I am feeling a little bit anxious for that too! Hihihi! I don't want to keep my hopes up though. I know that I haven't been diligent with my diet, you know, eating tofu chips and all. But whatever the results, I will keep on doing this! I won't give up!

And oh! Did I mention that I was able to say NO to a slice of succulent hot cinnamon roll? And also, I was migraine free today!

In spite of me going over the calorie count today, it was still a good day!

"Today is a step closer to my goal, tomorrow will be better! I am on the road to recovery, YES I CAN... Thank you God!" -Me

February 8 -A little bit of slacking off

Weight: 188 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: Chromium Picolinate

So I found my old bottle of Chromium Picolinate from Healthy Options so I decided to take them again. Once a day the bottle says. I have to research more on that one. I slacked off a little bit on my food, still eating tofu chips but I am still able to log them in My Net Diary! Thank goodness... I mean, I felt that it was the least I could do. 

We had dinner in Kikufuji and I only ordered Nankotsu which is my absolute favorite! It's a yakitori BBQ which is basically Chicken Cartilage. Just salted and grilled! And also about 100g of salmon sashimi.


My activities for today:
-Brisk Walking
Time: 55 minutes

-Stairs, Climbing
Time: 5 minutes


My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
Strawberry, Banana, Mango oatmeal smoothie


LUNCH
Pho Hoa Chicken Noodle Soup

1.5 rolls Fresh Spring Rolls

2 rolls Fried Spring Rolls


SNACKS
Tofu Chips

DINNER
Kikufuji -Spricy Salmon Sashimi, Nankotsu

I used My Fitness Pal to log in the Nankotsu because My Net Diary didn't have it! I still get a little confused on how to use MFP so I stuck with MND. I am getting used to logging and I now more or less know what to order when eating out. If they don't have the dish in MND, I log the ingredients one by one! Hehehe...

I said that I slacked of a little bit because I still had some tofu chips. I didn't feel guilty about eating the tofu ships too! Sigh. I can't wait to finally get rid of them! I have about one serving left. Probably tomorrow I will have the last one so I can finally take it out of my diet come Monday when I start doing the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred challenge!

Woot woot!

"Today is a step closer to my goal, tomorrow will be better! I am on the road to recovery, YES I CAN... Thank you God!" -Me

My First Fitness Haul for 2014!

So today I went to Landmark to buy weights for my Jillian Michaels 30 day shred challenge come Monday. But I ended up buying a lot of stuff that would contribute to my fitness routine. Anything that can aid to my weight loss I would buy. So let me show you the mini haul I did for my road to physical wellness!

(L-R) Danskin Portable Pilates Studio, Healthy Options Omega-3, 2LB Weights, Red Mill Chia Seeds from Healthy Options

February 7 -Just say NO!

Weight: 188 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 0

Today actually surprised me. Usually, the smoothie I drink after my work out don't usually last until lunch but today I was so busy with work that I was able to leave the house at 12:30pm and I wasn't that hungry yet! I guess it's true what they say that if you just sit around waiting for your next meal, you always feel hungry and deprived. I surprised myself about not snacking in between breakfast and lunch!


My activities for today:
-Brisk Walking
Time: 53 minutes

-Crunches.Pilates
Time: 10 minutes

My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
Banana-Mango Oatmeal Smoothie


LUNCH
Vietnamese Chicken with Vermicelli Noodles

Fresh Spring Rolls


SNACKS
White Cheddar Popcorn
Tofu Chips

DINNER
Goolai Salad with Garlic Parmesan Dressing

The title "Just say NO!" comes from when my client offered to bring me food, coffee or juice. I was able to say NO. Usually, I wouldn't pass up the chance of a good breakfast but I was able to say NO! I was very proud of myself! I actually felt good about saying NO because I chose to stick to my diet!

Ok ok, I still have the tofu chips cravings but I am going to wean from it soon! I promise to stick to my 2k calorie count!

This coming Monday, I am going to start my Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shed program so that I will be able to try new challenges! I will tell you more about it on Monday!

"Today is a step closer to my goal, tomorrow will be better! I am on the road to recovery, YES I CAN... Thank you God!" -Me

February 6 -Boredom Kicks In

Weight: 188 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 0

Ok, so when I said that boredom is kicking in, I am having such a hard time getting rid of the tofu chips. I am still within my calorie count but I am not getting enough good food in. I just feel that it's the next best thing but it's also fried so it's not good. Sigh. I really can't stay home because I just get tempted to eat!

My activities for today:
-Brisk Walking
Time: 32 minutes

-Crunches

Time: 10 minutes

-Stairs

Flights: 8 flights


My menu for today:

BREAKFAST
Strawberry-Mango Smoothie


LUNCH
Wholemeal Pasta: Garlic, Mushrooms, Arugula and Almonds

SNACKS
White Cheddar Popcorn

Tofu Chips

DINNER
Chicken Soup

I am still having trouble in my water intake but I feel a bit better. I don't want to say it out loud but for the past week, I haven't been waking up to a migraine which is such a big deal. When I am a bit better, I will see my allergologist and check for food and medicine allergies. Maybe I can start weaning off Imigran.

"Today is a step closer to my goal, tomorrow will be better! I am on the road to recovery, YES I CAN... Thank you God!" -Me

February 5 -Junk Food Junkie

Weight: 188 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 0

I am feeling a little bit under the weather about eating too much junk food today. I just couldn't stay away. Even though I stayed within my calorie allowance today, majority of what I ate is junk food. I really can't stay home, I just get tempted to eat!

I didn't have the energy to do my stretching and my pilates, and I am feeling a little bit guilty about it. I promise to do better tomorrow.


My activities for today:
-Brisk Walking
Time: 38 minutes



My menu for today:

BREAKFAST

• Strawberry-Mango Smoothie

SNACKS

• White Cheddar Popcorn
• Tofu Chips

LUNCH

• 8pcs. Shrimp Dumplings

SNACKS

• Lean Turkey Sandwich
• Watermelon

DINNER

• Steamed Shrimps

In spite of all the junk food, I still stuck to logging everything in so that I can keep track. I am a little peeved too that our helper left and I want to binge on something but I know nothing good would come out of it. I am still concerned about my water intake. I have to do something about it.

There are days where I can drink so much water but there are days where I don't like the taste of it. I have to buy more lemons or oranges so I can put it in my water. I will try to do better tomorrow!

"Today is a step closer to my goal, tomorrow will be better! I am on the road to recovery, YES I CAN... Thank you God!" -Me

February 4 -Impatience

Weight: 188 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 0

Today I felt really impatient. Although I feel better physically, when I look at the mirror, I still haven't seen results. I know that it's only been a week but I am getting really impatient about seeing results. My migraines have decreased though. I don't wake up with migraines anymore ever since I started exercising!

My activities for today:
-Brisk Walking
Time: 38 minutes

-Stretching, Crunches

Time: 15 minutes


My menu for today:
BREAKFAST

• Papaya-Banana Smoothie
• 1 Hard boiled egg

LUNCH

• Greek Salad at Cyma
• Chicken Kabobs with a side of salad, not pita.

SNACKS

• White Cheddar Popcorn
• Tofu Chips

DINNER

• None

I ate a light lunch today because I wanted to have some popcorn when I got home. I have been craving for it and I know I won't stop eating until I satisfy my taste buds. I went over my calorie allowance today by 200cal so I didn't eat dinner anymore. All the fiber though made me feel so full.

Ok ok... I know that popcorn and tofu chips are considered as junk food, but after these bags are done I promise I will wean off it.

February 3 -The Weigh In!

Weight: 188 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 0


As I have predicted, it took a while for me to get out of bed. Honestly? Skipping workout crossed my mind thinking, "I am counting calories anyway!", but NO! I refused to give in to the temptation so I immediately washed my face and dressed up in workout clothes.

So, today is weigh in! I already drank my smoothie when I remembered that it was weighing day, but I am still hoping that my weigh in is accurate.

YES!! I lost 2 pounds! I am so thrilled! I plan in investing in a good digital scale to be a bit more accurate but for now, it looks as though I have lost 2 pounds!


My activities for today:

-Brisk Walking
Time: 39 minutes

-Pilates
TIme: 15 minutes



My menu for today:

BREAKFAST

• Papaya-Banana Oatmeal Smoothie

LUNCH

• 10pc mini Shrimp Dumplings

SNACKS

• Lean Turkey Sandwich
• 40g Chimara Popcorn
• 100g Tofu Chips

DINNER

• None

Ok ok... I slipped today. I was craving for popcorn so I ordered some from Chimara. I just needed to satisfy my craving otherwise I will be eating whatever food I find in the refrigerator. Ugh. So anyway, I am not worried! I am going to keep counting still. I will not give up!

I had a huge bag of popcorn delivered but only ate 40g. I weighed it myself so I was sure to get only 40g. Boy, that was already more than 200calories so it took a whole chunk of my calorie allowance. I only have about 190 calories left for dinner so I decided to just have

In spite of the popcorn and tofu chips, I am not regretting my decision to have them because my craving stopped almost immediately. I am no longer craving and I stopped looking for stuff to eat from the refrigerator!

I've decided to skip dinner tonight because I wasn't feeling hungry. I needed to catch up on my water intake anyway because I forgot to drink water! I just had about 4 glasses today! I need to make more flavored water if I want to increase my intake! That should be my weekly goal!

"Today is a step closer to my goal, tomorrow will be better! I am on the road to recovery, YES I CAN... Thank you God!" -Me

Look forward to taking Calcium everyday!

Taking Vitamins is a crucial part of everyday health and fitness. It gives you the sufficient nutrients your body needs what the food you eat can't give. Like for example, Calcium. I am not much of a milk drinker, only when I am eating cereals or oatmeal so I don't have that much Calcium and I don't get it anywhere else.

I have Caltrate Calcium Supplements but I hate taking them because they're huge. I usually dread drinking them because sometimes it takes me 2 glasses to swallow 1 pill.

CALCHEWS Chocolate and Caramel Box of 15s, PhP 180.00/box

Oster-izing

Yes, that's where they got the term "osterize it!" LOL. It's just like saying "Buy Colgate" when they actually mean Toothpaste.

Anyway, I have been an avid juicer for a while but I have gotten quite tired of it. Then I read so much about blending. You get all the fiber and it's yummier and fills you up more too!

Oster MyBlend Personal Blender, PhP 1,749.00

February 2 -A Little Break

Weight: 190 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 0


So it's Sunday! I didn't really give in to the whole "Cheat Weekend" thing because I know it would be too hard for me to spring right back to the routine come Monday! I wanted so much to stick to my calorie counting today but we had a family lunch at my in-law's so I wasn't that accurate with my calorie count. I did however avoid ordering soda and eating fried rice though! I stuck to eating a little, and the calorie count at lunch was a more or less accurate. I wanted to stick with the food that can easily be counted.



My activities for today:

-REST DAY



My menu for today:


BREAKFAST

• Cooked Oatmeal with milk and honey

LUNCH

• Lunch at Banana Leaf

SNACK

• Lean Turkey Sandwich
• Pomelo

DINNER

• Yakiniku dinner at my sister's house.

In spite of me not working out this morning, I didn't feel guilty at all. I really want to take it easy on this one because I don't want to over do it like I did before when I was obsessed. After 6 months, I was 45 pounds lighter, but gained it all back in less than a year and more.

I am not getting any younger so getting up in the morning is harder. But I am keeping my eyes on the prize!


"Today is a step closer to my goal, tomorrow will be better! I am on the road to recovery, YES I CAN... Thank you God!" -Me

February 1 -Getting Used to Things

Weight: 190 lbs.
Height: 5'5

Cigarettes: 0
Alcohol: 0
Vitamins: 0


I struggled to get out of bed this morning. I woke up quite early without an alarm clock but I was kind of not in the mood to go walking. It's my time of the month and I have cramps that make me want to just lie in bed the whole day.

Hubby and I went to the supermarket today and I was able to get some essentials to do my breakfast smoothies. I have heard a lot about Vanilla Almond Milk for smoothies so I got that one too.

So anyway, I finally was able to get my ass out of bed and changed into my workout clothes that is very much conveniently set close to my side of the bed so I really had no excuse. I was only able to brisk walk for almost half an hour but I guess that was better than no exercise at all.

My activities for today:

-Brisk Walking
Time: 28 minutes



My menu for today:

BREAKFAST

• Cooked Oatmeal with milk and honey

LUNCH

• Japanese Ramen at Ukokkei
• Gyoza

SNACK

• Large Pinkberry Yogurt

DINNER

• Yakiniku Dinner at my sister's house.

My sister offered to treat me to Pinkberry this afternoon and I happily accepted. The hardest thing to resist was the toppings! A large flavored Pinkberry yogurt is only about 240cal so I went for it! It's really the toppings that messes up the calorie count. It wasn't that bad actually. It felt good about making healthier choices.

I am still trying to get myself to drink water but I am still on 5 glasses. I guess that's better than 2 or 3, but I really feel that my water intake is increasing.

Our dinner at my sister's house was fun too. I brought my digital scale with me and I weighed and logged everything I cooked at the yakiniku table before eating it. Good thing I was just with my sister and her hubby so it wasn't that embarrassing. Usually when I am calorie counting, I have to guess how much more or less the portions I just ate. In time I know I will get used to it.

I feel lighter but I know I haven't lost any pounds yet. My stomach is a little bit flatter but I know that it has only been a week. Tomorrow is rest day so I will have plenty of energy on Monday!

I can't wait to weight myself on Monday! I have to promise myself though that no matter the weight, I will not get discouraged!

Today is a step closer to my goal, tomorrow will be better! I am on the road to recovery, YES I CAN... Thank you God!