• 09Sep

  Day 7 0f 10

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  I think I’m out of the emotional dip I was in, and I’m starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel (that is 10 day slim down tunnel).

  Exercise: 40 min Turbo Cardio Party

  Time to give my self some well deserved credit. I have worked out 7 days in a row. I don’t think I’ve ever done that in my life. I always take Sundays off, even thou I sometimes end up playing a little basketball, but I usually don’t even work out on Saturdays. I’ll go back to taking Sundays as a rest day but will continue to work out 6 days a week. I slept in today, so I exercised this afternoon instead. I had one of my snacks before working out and it made a world of difference. I had almost three times the energy. With hopefully three times the results.

  Everything I Ate on Day 7:

  Breakfast 10am
  - 1 cup cottage cheese
  - 1 cup grapes

  Snack 1pm
  - 1 slice mixed grain bread
  - 1 tbsp peanut butter

  Lunch 4:30pm
  - 1 slice mixed grain bread
  - 6 slices turkey
  - 1 teaspoon mustard
  - 3 slices tomatoes
  - ½ cup spinach

  Snack 6:30pm
  - 1 scoop protein powder
  - 1 cup milk
  - 1 small apple

  Dinner 8pm
  - 4 oz grilled chicken breast
  - 1 cup Brussels sprouts
  - 1 cup ice burg lettuce
  - 1 tbsp fat free catalina

  Water: 7 glasses (I need to be watching this)
  Other: Daily Vitamin, Glucosamine

  I wasn’t hungry today like I was yesterday. It’s amazing how emotions can affect my appetite. I’m just more positive today all around. I think life just explodes on me now and then, and once I clean my self up everything is easier again. Only 3 days left. I better get a game plan together for after these 10 days are over.

• 09Sep

  Exercise Plan

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  My plan is simple, and solely based on what actually motivates me to exercise.

  Exercise Plan:
  -Exercise 6 days a week to gain strength, and fitness to have fun, and live life.
  -The first thing I’m going to do with my well-earned fitness is to learn how to surf.

  There are lots of great exercise plans out there to follow. I’m currently using the Turbo Slim 10 day plan, which came with my Turbo Jam Maximum Results® package. When I’m done I plan on using the Turbo Jam® exercise plan as a guide. My plans will constantly be changing, but my goal is in stone, and I will learn how to surf.

  I do plan out what I’m going to do every day, but planning and doing are completely different things. To see what I’m actually doing to get results check out my Exercise Plan and see exactly what I’m doing.

• 08Sep

  Day 6 0f 10

  Personal 2 Comments

  Life is starting to hit me hard. Which seams to be the norm when I start changing my lifestyle. I start seeing things for exactly what they are, and as I start gaining my self-confidence I stop putting up with the way certain people treat me. I only want to be around people who uplift me, support me, and share the same beliefs I do. I guess that’s the beauty of blogs. I already found a few other people who are going thru the exact same thing I am and are completely supportive. So, a little goal today for me (instead of focusing on my problems), is to do my best to uplift and support others, and stay focused.

  Exercise: 35 min Turbo Sculpt

  I got this work out in this morning, but I was dragging. Emotionally, physically, and that’s when I always tend to stop working out and turn to chocolate. I did my personal best and a little bit better. In the end as always it was worth it.

  Everything I Ate on Day6:

  Breakfast 9:30am
  - 5 egg whites, 1 whole egg
  - 4 slices turkey

  Snack 12pm
  - 1 scoop protein powder
  - 1 cup milk
  - 1 small apple

  Lunch 3:30
  - 3 tuna
  - 2 cups shredded lettuce
  - 1 cup spinach chopped
  - 1 cooked egg white, chopped
  - 2 tsp. mustard
  - 1 tbsp olive oil

  Snack 5:30pm
  - 2 slices low fat cheese
  - 1 cup red grapes

  Dinner 8pm
  - 1½ cup mixed stir fry veggies
  - 4 oz grilled chicken breast
  - ¼ cup brown rice
  - 1 tbsp soy sauce

  Water: 8 glasses
  Other: Daily Vitamin, Glucosamine

  I’m starting to think about when the 10 days are over and what kind of healthy eating habits I will have. I usually don’t crave doughnuts because of the way they make me feel afterward, but lately I’m totally craving all sorts of pastries. I’m sure it’s because I know that would definitely up my calorie intake with my body it screaming for. I had no idea how much I was eating. My proportions were way out of whack, and very large. These last 6 days have been a good way to jump start and re charge my metabolism.

• 07Sep

  Day 5 of 10

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  I’m half done. Now i can start counting the days down. Only 5 more to go. I was planning on skipping Sundays then I realized that this type of lifestyle is not wise to do more then ten days. Who knows, I’ll probably get better results if I just push straight thru. I’m taking my weekly picture tomorrow and you’ll get an idea of why I’m loving this 10 day slim down.

  Exercise: 40 min Cardio Party

  Some days I just can’t sleep any more and I’m ready to get up and exercise. Today I so wanted to sleep in. But, I’m lovin’ my results and I’m very excited to be in shape and be able to have fun again. I found two surfing schools near a resort in San Diego that I like, and priced them out. Now I just have to save up some cash and set the dates.

  Everything I Ate on Day5:

  Breakfast 9:30am
  - 6 egg whites, 1 whole egg
  - 1 tbsp parmesan cheese
  - 1 roma tomato chopped

  Snack 12:00pm
  - 1 scoop protein powder
  - 1 cup milk
  - 1 apple

  Lunch 4pm
  - 4 oz chicken breast
  - ½ cup cucumber
  - 1 cup iceberg lettuce
  - 1 cup spinach
  - 1 tbsp fat free catalina
  (Tip: Italian dressing has half the calories)

  Dinner 6pm (Family Party)
  - 2 cups Green Salad
  - 1 oz grilled chicken breast
  - 4 slices of avocado
  - sliced almonds
  - diced tomatoes
  - 1 tbsp italian dressing

  Water: 8 glasses
  Other: Daily Vitamin, Glucosamine

  A lot of these simple recipes have bell peppers and onions. Those are off the menu for me right now, but feel free to leave them in. I try to substitute another low calorie vegetable of the same portion in their place when possible. So if there were a ½ cup onion in a salad I would just add another ½ cup of lettuce. You could do the same, just in reverse. Take 1 cup (of the 2 cup salad) and substitute ½ cup onion, and ½ cup yellow pepper. Just keep the calories the same but make it taste good. I’ve been avoiding seasoning, because I figured I ate way too much sodium and it would also add some calories. I do however use a little salt when needed.

• 06Sep

  Day 4 0f 10

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  This is hard. I had no expectation on how this would be, but I now know why everyone says “dieting” is hard. I’m looking at this more as a 10 day cutting phase. That’s what body builders do. Not that I’m bodybuilding. I’m just slimming down then I’m going to take three months to develop some good healthy muscle, and then I’ll probably slim down again. Yes, you heard me. Even thou it’s hard I love the results I’m getting and will definitely do this again.

  Exercise: 40 min Cardio Party

  I got it in this morning while my boys played with daddy in their room. The one nice think about weekends. Usually I’m happier after a work out. I did feel good, but I’ve just been on edge. I need to be cautious and not use dieting as an excuse to be rude. I understand the stereotype of grouchy dieting wives, but I don’t have to use that as an excuse. I’m always responsible for my actions.

  Everything I Ate on Day4:

  Breakfast 10:30am
  - 3 egg whites, 1 whole egg
  - 1 wheat tortilla
  - ¼ black beans
  - 1 tbsp salsa

  Snack 1pm
  - ½ cup cottage cheese
  - 1 cup red grapes

  Lunch 3:30pm
  - 3 slices turkey
  - 1 slice mixed grain bread
  - ½ cup spinach
  - 1 tbsp mustard
  - 2 slices tomato

  Snack 6:00pm
  - 1 scoop protein powder
  - 1 cup milk
  - 1 apple

  Dinner 8:00pm
  - restaurant salad with…
  - roasted beats
  - pickled onions
  - boild egg
  - goats cheese
  - vinaigrette
  - 1/2 slice of gourmet pizza

  Water: 11 glasses
  Other: Daily Vitamin, Glucosamine

  Even thou I’ve completely changed the menu; I’ve been trying to keep things as close to the basics as possible. I try not to have more then two servings of fruit in a day and make sure I get at least 2 servings of vegetables in a day. I like the energy I get from my protein shake, and will definitely have at least one of those every day.

  I don’t feel guilty about the 1/2 slice of pizza, i savored the flavor. If i chose to eat something, then why feel guilty. I do however feel responsible for what i eat & know the consiquences of not being responsible. Like another health blogger mentions it’s like taking good care and being responsible for your car. When you own a really nice car you take good care of it. It’s bad when i don’t take my health seriously and pretend I’m not the one responsible or driving.

• 05Sep

  Day 3 of 10

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  I’m dragging today. Perhaps it’s a combination of the diet and its just Friday. That’s when I usually binge. I just love chocolate. I’m not going to pretend I don’t, and once this 10-day slim is over I’m making up some sugar free chocolate pudding as my reward. Still staying of the sugar for the next three months like I planned. I should cut chocolate out, but baby steps. I know that once I’m in the right mindset, and create new healthy habits, I won’t even want chocolate anymore. I read somewhere that it takes 90 day to create a new habit. We will see.

  Exercise: 35 min Turbo Sculpt

  I did actually get in my exercise and a shower before the kids woke up. It was a very good thing. I did the sculpting (weight training) today and man was it a struggle. I did every move even if I had to put down the weights and do it with just the weight of my body. The only thing I can relate it to is weight circuit training but faster and absolutely no brakes. I still felt good when it was over.

  Everything I Ate on Day3:

  Breakfast 9am
  - 1 cup cottage cheese
  - 1 cup grapes

  Snack 12pm
  - 3 sticks celery
  - 1 tbsp peanut butter

  Lunch 3:30
  - 3 oz tuna
  - 2 cups shredded lettuce
  - 1 cup spinach chopped
  - 1 cooked egg white, chopped
  - 2 tsp. mustard
  - 1 tbsp olive oil

  Snack 6:30pm
  - 1 scoop protein powder
  - 1 cup milk
  - 1 apple

  Dinner 8:30pm
  - 4 oz grilled chicken breast
  - 1 cup Brussels sprouts
  - 1 cup ice burg lettuce
  - 1 tbsp fat free catalina

  Water: 9 glasses
  Other: Daily Vitamin, Glucosamine

  I liked the toast and peanut butter more then the celery, but either way I’m just enjoying the peanut butter. Because I woke up earlier today my meals had to be further spaced to make sure I’m not done with dinner at 4. It’s not too hard until I get board. Maybe I should do some research on my goal. Find a beach that has surfing lessons, pick out the hotel, get the number for the instructor, and figure out every detail and cost so I can make sure it will happen.

• 04Sep

  Day 2 0f 10

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  I’m tempted to stand on the scale but I want to wait until it’s at least been 5 days. If I have the patience I’ll wait until the end. Even with out the scale I’m feeling leaner & healthier. My close are starting to fit a little bit lose, and I noticed the muscles in my arm today which I couldn’t even see before I started all of this.

  Exercise: 40 min Turbo Jam Cardio Party.

  It was harder to do with two kids running around, and crawling under my feet. Motivation to get up early tomorrow. Half way into it i really start to feel tired, but if i just get more into it i start enjoying it and don’t notice I’m exhausted.

  Everything I Ate on Day2:

  Breakfast 11am
  - 5 egg whites, 1 whole egg
  - 4 slices turkey

  Snack 1:30pm
  - 1 slice mixed grain bread
  - 1 tbsp peanut butter

  Lunch 4:30pm
  - 3 cups iceberg lettuce
  - ½ cup cucumber
  - 4 oz grilled chicken breast
  - 1 tbsp fat free catalina dressing

  Snack 6:30pm
  - 1 scoop protein powder
  - 1 cup milk
  - ½ cup fresh strawberries

  Dinner 8:30pm
  - 1½ cup mixed stir fry veggies
  - 4 oz grilled chicken breast
  - ¼ cup brown rice
  - 1 tbsp soy sauce

  Water: 8 glasses
  Other: Daily Vitamin, Glucosamine

  I know I’m dieting when I’m dreaming about food. The funny thing is; in my dream I knew I was not suppose to eat it, but man was it tempting. I’ve never done a “diet” before. I’ve changed the types of carbohydrates, cut out refined sugars, and replaced bad habits with healthy ones. Dieting is hard. But it’s more then worth it. I’ve never been so excited. There’s a party on Saturday, and I won’t be able to eat much. If I get the chance I’ll check the menu online to see what they have as far as salads go, or I’ll just bring a meal replacement shake and some almonds for a snack.

• 03Sep

  Day 1 of 10

  Personal 6 Comments

  Well I can already tell I’m eating fewer calories all together, but some how I’m not starving either. My children slept in today so it was easy to get in an exercise and shower before they woke up. I did the 40 min Turbo Jam Cardio Party. It was long but good and I psyched my self out like the instructor tells you to do in the end and told my self I was getting my second wind. Sure enough I did. Interesting how powerful the mind is.

  Exercise: 40 min Turbo Jam Cardio Party

  Everything I Ate:

  Breakfast 10am
  - 3 egg whites, 1 whole egg
  - 1 cup broccoli

  Snack 12pm
  - 2 slices low fat cheese
  - 1 cup red grapes

  Lunch 2pm
  - 1 slice mixed grain bread
  - 4 slices turkey
  - 1 teaspoon mustard
  - 3 slices tomato
  - ½ cup spinach

  Snack 4pm
  - 1 scoop protein powder
  - 1 cup milk
  - 1 small apple

  Dinner 8pm
  - 1 whole wheat tortilla
  - 4 oz grilled chicken breast
  - ¼ cup black beans
  - ¼ cup brown rice
  - 1 tbsp salsa

  Water: 8 glasses
  Other: Vitamin, Glucosamine, 2 Tylenol

  That’s it! This is a lot less food then I usually eat. The portions are so small. Some how I thought there would be another snack after dinner. Luckily I didn’t get around to eating dinner until 8. I’ll try spacing my meals better tomorrow. Depending on when I wake up 3-4 hours between. The Tylenol was for the migraine I got while waiting to eat my dinner. Between getting two kids ready for bed and making dinner it just took forever. While making dinner I made extra of any ingredient that I could use in another meal to save time the next time I need to eat. Then I pre measured out the extra food in the portions I need to save time there too. Pre planning saves me from just eating whatever or skipping a meal.

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