Week 7

This blog is a little late but it took me some time to be able to get a picture taken this week.  This was a pretty good week over all. I lost .8 lbs.  Not a lot but at least I am losing still.  My best accomplishment for the week is going of Caffeine. I DID IT!!! It was a fierce battle filled with headaches, but its over now.  Also, the shirt I am wearing in the picture I haven't been able to wear in a coul years.  YAY!!! Looking forward to this week, we will see how it goes.

Week 6

This week flew flew flew by.  It was a crazy week, accomplished alot.  1.4lbs this week not to shabby, the accomplishment for this week is I actually ran on the treadmill, I am very uncoordinated and it is very difficult for me to relax and get a good workout.  Sorry I do not have pictures this week, it has been hectic, well I will check in next week.

Week 4 and 5

Sorry for skipping last weeks post but the week was so crazy, I didn't really have time for it.  I have been working alot the past two weeks, but now its break time for a while.   I only lost a half a pound, but I  don't what I expected I tried to eat good, but I didn't always plan enough, and I was unable to drive my car after dark so the gym didn't work into my schedule.  EXCUSES EXCUSES.  Next week is a new week, and I am running back to the gym with open arms.

Week 3

Well this week went by, didn't do as good with my workout as I had been, but I just felt very run down this week.  The next 2 weeks are gonna be nuts as I will be working long hours, I am hoping to fit in the Y after work.  The diet went better this week.   I lost 1.8 lbs.  So heres to next week, pray I have alot of energy!!!

Week 2 Day 15

This week flew by, unfortunately I only lost 1 lb. but a loss is a loss nonetheless.  I worked out really hard, however I could have done better diet wise.  I decided to train for a 5k.  The first day I did it, I did it in 45 min. however I was on a 6 incline.  Day 2 I did it 43 min at a 7 incline.  I want to run it in 30-35 min.  I keep my heart rate high the whole time.  This week I also started a new workout class, that focuses on my core.  Oh my word, it was so hard, my whole body aches.  But it will be worth it in the end.  So now begins week 3.

 

Healthy Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

• 4 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 can (49 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or 6 cups vegetable broth, divided
• 1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
• 5 teaspoons dried basil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk

Directions

• In a Dutch oven, cook carrots and onion in butter over medium-low heat for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
• In a blender, place 1/2 broth and the cooled vegetables; cover and process until blended. Return to the Dutch oven. Stir in the tomato puree, basil sugar, salt, pepper and remaining broth.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in evaporated milk; heat through (do not boil). Yield: 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1-1/2 cups) equals 201 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 1,004 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 10 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 fat-free milk.

This is my version of the recipe, which cut out about 40 more calories.

Ingredients

• 4 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 can (49 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or 6 cups vegetable broth, divided
• 29oz. Fresh Tomotoes pureed
• 1 cup Fresh Basil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Directions

• In a Dutch oven, cook carrots and onion in butter over medium-low heat for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
• In a blender, place 1/2 broth and the cooled vegetables; cover and process until blended. Return to the Dutch oven. Stir in the tomato puree, basil, sugar, salt, pepper and remaining broth.
• Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in evaporated milk; heat through (do not boil). Yield: 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1-1/2 cups) Calories 162, Fat, 8g,  Carbs, 18.

My Weightloss Journey Day 8

Well this sure was an interesting week.  I encountered a little of everything, I was super homesick a good chunk of the week.  Which doesn't help.  Then frustration over my children be naughty, then getting sick.  I tell ya, it would have been easier to just chuck this week.  However, I plowed through, I worked out 4 days this week, and I feel it, wow, I feel it.  And drum roll please, the verdict is 3.4lbs for the week.  Yay, it was a tough week,  I would rate my diet a B+ and I would rate an A- for exercise.  Definitely, room for improvement.  Well, we will see how next week goes.  I do look slightly stunned, however, I had have my picture take by Tristen and well he is a really good photographer.