The last two weeks of this crazy journey started back on Saturday December 10th – 13 days from the morning of Dec 24 – the date I said I would have my best body ever, with me sitting on my couch creating my plan.
You see hitting a goal is not only about planning it’s about taking care of yourself along the way, having a vision, having fun, and getting real with yourself. Of course this is all the stuff I talk about in my upcoming Body Transformation 101: A Step Beyond Diet and Exercise – webinar which will launch on Jan 2, 2012. BT101 is not a fitness program it is a tool to help you learn to plan, understand food, discuss the most effective way to workout – well what has worked for me, ways to take care of yourself and make time for yourself, and so on – and I’m sorry but I don’t want to hear I’m too old, I have to far to go, etc, etc, etc., unless you have a Dr.’s note stating you have a medical condition. I am 49 1/2, in full menopause, had been going through the most stress I have even gone through in my life on many many levels – and guess what – I got it done. Why – because I decided I wanted to and so can you! So here we go, my last two weeks -and as you will see I’m not perfect and life does not always cooperate!
Now as I’ve mentioned before, when you are working on getting off the last 5 lb at my fitness level, it’s not going to be a walk in the park – it will be hard and I know it, but I am going in knowing it and I’m accepting it.
So here is my 13 day workout plan:
- Sun Dec 11 – Interval Training / PM 45 min walk / Abs
- Mon Dec 12 – MarkOne workout / PM 45 min walk
- Tue Dec 13 – Interval Training / PM 45 min walk / Abs
- Wed Dec 14 MarkOne workout / PM 45 min walk
- Th Dec 15 Interval Training / PM 45 min walk
- Fri Dec 16 MarkOne workout / PM 45 min walk
- Sat Dec 17 – Cardio / Abs
- Sun Dec 18 – Interval Training / PM 45 min walk / Abs
- Mon Dec 19 – MarkOne workout / PM 45 min walk
- Tue Dec 20 – Interval Training / PM 45 min walk / Abs
- Wed Dec 21 MarkOne workout / PM 45 min walk
- Th Dec 22 Interval Training / PM 45 min walk
- Fri Dec 23 MarkOne workout / PM 45 min walk
- Sat Dec 24 D-O-N-E …
Food:
- Meal 1 – 1/2c Egg Whites / 1/3 cup dry oatmeal
- Meal 2 – green smoothie
- Meal 3 – 5 extra jumbo shrimp / 3 cups of salad and veggies
- Meal 4 – 1 oz of cheese and a large apple
- Meal 5 – 4 oz of lean protein, 1 cup of veggies and 1 cup of salad
- Meal 6 – if needed whey protein and water only
- Water – 100 oz with lemon
Day 1 – Sunday, Dec 11 – My granddaughter and daughter were here until 10:00 AM. Missed breakfast, I know the most important meal of the day, but I just wasn’t hungry. Got back on track with green smoothie at 10:00 AM. Didn’t get lunch in either -looks like I was a bit off my game today. I finally got on the treadmill around 2 pm and was done around 3:00 / 45 min of cardio and 15 mins of abs. After my workout I had 15g of nuts and a small apple, just about 150 calories. Dinner was salmon and salad. I also got in about 80 oz of water today from about noon on —
Prep work for the week: Baked shredded cauliflower, butternut squash and carrots until crispy. Made fresh salad and have all meats separated.
What I did right today: got on the treadmill and got my prep work done for the week.
Day 2 – Monday, Dec 12 – Home with a migraine today – not severe but just enough to sideline me a little… did have breakfast, do have my lemon water – workout today a no go – figures… Issue with food today may just be wanting to eat, I usually don’t when I don’t feel well, also water will be a challenge – 1/2 way through my first 20 oz bottle – going down like nails :yikes:
Some thoughts on afternoon hunger… the afternoon is my down fall – right around 2 pm – too early for my afternoon snack, but then if I don’t eat it, I’m at the vending machine… my new plan of attack is moving the time I eat around. Breakfast will still be at 7:00, green smoothie still at 10:00 – going to try to stretch lunch out until 12:30 or 1:00 – and make sure I take 20 minutes eat. That way I should be able to wait for my PM snack until 3:00 or 3:30, which should hold me until dinner – Also toying with the idea of moving my green smoothie to the afternoon… It’s 16 oz of chocolate yumminess! I’m hooked on the Shakeology chocolate – at first I found it too chocolaty, but started adding 1 cup of ice along with my coconut water, which makes it perfect.
What I did right today: got all my water in and figured out how to avoid afternoon snacking-moved my green smoothie to the afternoon
Day 3 – Tuesday, Dec 13 – headache is still lingering, but getting ready to put my sneakers on for some cardio – it’s going to have to be steady state, but at least I’m doing something – Update: got 4o mins done on elliptical. Tonight I have class, so I won’t be able to get my extra walk in.
Food – will be egg whites / oatmeal. Update: Jelly Donut 9:45 am – why do they bring them in!!! and 1 oz of cheese, 5 shrimp, apple and salad, chocolate green smoothie in pm and dinner stomach still off so had a PB&J on EZ bread with crust cut off – oh and some almonds.
Water: goal 100 oz
What I did right today: got up a did what my body would allow me to do and didn’t beat myself up for not doing more.
Day 4 – Wednesday, Dec 14 – So yesterday – didn’t go quite as planned…. Still wasn’t feeling 100% – so my resistance to the Jelly Donut lady wavered as I mentioned above…. 
Very busy at work, so I did not get my second walk-in… my class went really well though, which felt good…
Last night finally got a good nights sleep thanks to modern medicine and feeling much better today – plus got in my MarkOne workout!!
Body, mind and spirit: I’m not going to lie, I feel a bit beaten down and tired. The only thing keeping me going at this point is this crazy challenge – it’s giving me something to focus on, and all the positive around me…….
Today: Food shouldn’t be an issue, except my appetite isn’t 100% – Also will get my 100 oz of water in – 20 oz with 1/2 of fresh squeezed lemon.
What I did right today: got a good nights sleep.
Day 5 – Thursday, Dec 15, 2011 – Ok I going to be honest and this is a tad embarrassing – it’s just to show you I have my own pit falls –
Yesterday was good until I got home, ended up having a huge handful of nuts for dinner, then 2 bags of pretzel m&m’s – let just say it was not a great evening.
This mornings workout was waylaid by a some personal business, and then got to work and didn’t realize our holiday lunch was today… had a little beef, chicken, a couple of small roasted potatoes, a large salad and some baby carrots – oh an a few bite of yummy dessert….. Ended up just having my green smoothie for dinner.
That’s all the whining I have for today – 
Puh- thetic………
Day 6 – Friday, Dec 16 -Slept like a log last night, feel good today so I hit the gym and got my MarkOne workout in – First thank you for allowing me to vent – I know I’m suppose to be here to support you, but I did start out as one of you – and this is life. None of us can be 100% all the time. We can only do the best we can…with the energy we have, the tools at hand and the will power we have in reserve.
Food today as follows: egg whites and oatmeal after workout, 10:00 am apple and 1oz of cheese, 12:30 5 shrimp and 3 full cups of salad w/ chia seeds, 3:30 green smoothie, dinner lean burger and veggies.
As you can see I have changed the title of this post to “My Best Body To Date…..” Honestly over the last few days I’ve realized – this is something I can easily keep doing – I just won’t blog about this subject again for a while – I’m thinking a “Fabulous at 50” blog on August 11, 2012, with an update and new photos of how we can all look at 50 and beyond with a little hard work, planning and consistency in our life. That should keep me on my toes. 😉
What I did right today: Acknowledged that I am only human and am allowed to make mistakes.
Day 7 – Saturday, Dec 17 -Morning everyone -well I’m at 131 for the second week in a row which is good- measurements are still the same, my goal for this Friday is 129 – Right now I’m feeling good, and I’m feeling strong – Last week was tough stress wise, I did have had a few slip ups food wise and did not get my double workout sessions in each day as planned. To lose 2 lbs I need to create deficit of 7000 calories between my food and exercise starting today. I will have to figure out what that is and will be back to post it later…
What I did right today: Regrouped for the upcoming week
Day 8 Sunday, Dec 18 – so I’m calling last night my last “strategic over feeding” 😉 Here is my MUST do’s for the week:
Sunday – Workout make up / 45 min on elliptical pm Food -Oatmeal / egg whites Apple / 10 almonds 5 shrimp / salad pm green smoothie dinner: salmon and asparagus
Monday – Workout / 4 mile walk at lunch Food same as above except dinner: 4 oz of baked chicken, green beans and salad
Tuesday- Intervals / abs / 4 mile walk at lunch Dinner: Salmon and asparagus
Wednesday – Workout / 4 mile walk at lunch / abs Dinner: Ground turkey, green beans and salad
Thursday – intervals / abs / 4 mile walk at lunch Dinner: Salmon and asparagus
Firday – Workout / 4 mile walk at lunch / abs Dinner: Lean ground beef over salad
Saturday – Final weigh in and Measurements
What I did right today: Tweaked my plan to help me reach my goal.
Day 9 – Monday, Dec 19 – Today was right on the money until…. wait for it….. JOYCE CAME HOME :thumbup: that is my mom who is nothing but trouble 😉 I mean I knew she was coming, but didn’t think I’d see her until Friday – but Jenn, my sister, brought her to dinner here in town so we all met up – dinner ended up being some white rice and some chicken on a stick – so my plan went out the window – It was super fun because my other sister, my brother and my husband showed up too – we are a crazy bunch – the great part is I just get to sit back and enjoy the show.
What I did right today: Met up with my family and enjoyed ever bit of it.
Day 10 Tuesday, December 20 -Today – Workout here in gym, and another 4 mile walk at lunch – I have my last class tonight in town, which I have to say has been good to bring me out of my virtual shell 😉
Food same up until dinner and tonight is salmon and salad.
What I did right today: was able to step away from my desk and get a 4 mile walk in.
Day 11 – Wednesday, Dec 21-I have to share – my last class was fabulous!! Got some really great feed back from the girls – one of them being I need to be more bossy – how fun is that!
So here we are Wednesday morning with 3 full days to get things done – I should be able to do it, but honestly little things are creeping in that could sabotage my results – one Joyce being home – I’ll be fine if I can stay away from everyone until the weekend, two – work has been a little stressful, I am trying to keep relaxed by getting my walk in at lunch – which does feel really good. Last night came home from class and popped a handful of cashews and about 5 caramel nips (the candy) – and yesterday food and exercise was perfect – all these little things can add up when you have a deadline – in real life probably not such a big deal. I guess if I was a movie star or a model and had a big shoot or movie coming up was getting paid big money for it – who knows – but they are only human too and I am sure they have their own levels of stress.
Today’s plan – interval cardio and abs and 45 on the elliptical tonight. Food – should be as planned – dinner tonight: Looks like ground turkey and green beans. One thing that has really surprised me is that I am not really hungry at all during the day – and because I moved my chocolate smoothie to the afternoon – I am not looking to hit the vending machine.
What I did right today: Have a better understanding of how I can sabotage myself and made an adjustment
Day 12-Thursday, Dec 22 -Did not get my final walk in last night was at work until 8 pm – someone gave me a bag of chocolate balls – ate 6 and threw them away – I’m tired and I’m disappointed in myself for cracking.
Why am I sharing this? Because it’s life – and life happens even when we are trying to lose weight…. could I have not eaten the choc balls – probably, but the fact I threw them away before eating the whole bag is a win to me.
Should I beat myself up – no – because I can change what has already happened – I can only move on from here – I’m going to make it happen, I’ve decided enough is enough – If any of you are having the same challenges – decide today will be a good day, regardless of what happened yesterday or may happen tomorrow –
Oh and one more thing that JUST crossed my mind….. and you will hear me talk about this in my BT101 webinar – for me self-nurturing and self-appreciation are the two things I need to work on the most (as do most women) -and now that I look over these last few weeks, it sticks out like a sore thumb…. the fact that I have been able to lose weight over the holidays, get my workouts in consistently, deliver a successful program the first time around, was able to get caught up at work, ate well probably 80-90% of the time with temptation EVERY WHERE, am putting together my free webinar for Wednesday, December 28th, and Launch my Body Transformation 101 program the 2nd of next year – is amazing – I may have to go back and add a “what I did right today blurb” under each day, and embrace my success. In fact, as you get to this part you will see I went back and did that 😉
What I did right today: Decided to Acknowledge my success.
Day 13-Friday, Dec 23 -Final day!! Finally it’s here!! Yesterday was spot on and I did get 4 mile walk in!!
Today – Final MarkOne workout / Breakfast oatmeal and green beans, mid morning 1 scoop of whey protein and water, lunch – green smoothy, pm snack almonds and some baby – Dinner lean hamburg and some sweet potato fries – 100 oz lemon water
What I did right today: Got through it!!
Saturday -December 24 – the results are in and I did it – check out my stats below!!
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