Challenge 2015: The Year of Being A More Toned, Filled Out, Yet Still Lean Workout Machine in 2015 - MAY

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This is Food & Exercise Journal for APRIL 2015





Feel free to join me in posting your daily food intake and/or exercise. I met weight loss goals March 20th, 2005 and then over the next year lost 10 more pounds and since that time have held steady in a 3 to 4 pound range. I did Pilates, weight workouts and walking to meet initial weight loss and have continued to use them and other workouts over the next 9 years. It's all about moderation, eating sensibly and having variety. We cook our own 'frozen meals' yet still eat what we like and also have ice cream, cake and other yummy treats but again in moderation. This is a life long journey, not a diet that once you reach a goal you go back to what you were doing before and guess what get the same result....gain weight and start the process all over again. It's not easy but it also shouldn't be that hard that you don't want to do it. Most people don't cause they want their pizza, ice cream, cake, brownies....(fill in the blank). We get to have all we want and like but again the key is "in moderation". We have an ice cream scoop and limit ourselves to 1, 2, or 3 scoops. We eat a serving size, not a mega size and get to eat what we like, when we like. Remember no one but you can do this....so our motto for not only staying healthy but many things in our life is "WHO MAKES IT HAPPEN, YOU DO".



So join me in making things happen for you. Sue

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Postby whenlifewassimpler » Fri May 01, 2015 9:01 am
Walk to rental office this morning(stomach issues this a.m.) and evening -Men's Workout (from years back) 12 reps 2 sets for each of the following: Alternate Curls -Biceps, Wall Stretches - Calves, Bent Over Extensions -Triceps, Shoulder - Alternate Presses, Back -Bent Over Rowing, Thighs - Squats, Abdominals - Bent Knee Sit ups, Forearms - Squatting Curls and Chest - Bench Press;

B: 1 small slice of Bayview bread with a little margarine, with a cup of tea; AB: glass of ice coffee w/a little creamer; 2 glasses of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; L: For this week and next: Trans Ocean Lobster Classic (Chunk Style 8 oz) Imitation Lobster (a blend of premium wild caught suitable Alaska Pollock & Lobster meat) mixed with 4 tablespoons of Kraft FF Ranch dressing, and a squirt of lemon juice and peppercorn melody with 3 diced scallions and 10 small half slices of Lindsay black olives on a slice of wheat bread with Dole mandarin orange slices in light syrup, glass of ice tea; AL - 2 glasses of water, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: (1) Gorton's Crunchy Breaded Fish Fillets (Alaska Pollock) fillets (54 gms) diced with 2 teaspoons of red/green/orange/yellow diced pepper mix, 3 small scallions diced up, 2 teaspoons of diced potatoes, topped with a 1/8 cup of shredded mild cheddar/mozzarella cheese mix with some Heinz ketchup mixed with a little Tapatio sauce to add spice in at tortilla, glass of ice tea;, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of ice tea and 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; D: 1 scoop of 1/2 the fat fudge brownie ice cream; BT - 2 glasses of water

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Postby whenlifewassimpler » Sat May 02, 2015 8:42 am
For B: 2 slices of Bayview white bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, 1 cup tea and 1 glass of OJ; AB: glass of iced coffee with a little vanilla creamer; 2 glasses of water and 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; Don't do a regular lunch on Saturday but a snack lunch; so 1/2 cup of popcorn, (1 serving) Lay's Cheddar and Sour Cream potato chips (10 chips) and 10 Doritos Nacho cheese flavor, and a slice of Kraft Thin Swiss cheese, glass of ice tea; AL: - 3 glasses of water this afternoon, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: 1/4 slice of Frittata (made with 5 eggs 3/4 cup milk, 1/3 cup of cheese - shredded Mild Cheddar, 2.5 tablespoons of diced potatoes, 2 teaspoons of diced peppers (green, red) topped with peppercorn melody, Tapatio sauce with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and Mild cheddar cheese/mozzarella, with a tortilla on the side with a little Tapatio sauce, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of ice tea and 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; D: No dessert; 2 butterscotch candies, Bedtime: 2 glasses of water

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April was a good month as I only missed 2 morning workouts and made up for the workouts by either walking or cleaning. Had to replace two nights of weights with walking due to tiredness and only missed one night due to no sleep the night before. So I am a happy camper. Well not with the not sleeping, but old age has it downside LOL So did great again with workouts and eating. Getting more veggies in plus more fish and looking to try to get even more fish in too. In addition, still on track with chocolate for the month. Did not do well with the PB this month. Will have to buy the PB ice cream again so I get full of it. Also need to buy some new PB. daily fruit was great with lunch, plus in desserts. Got Vitamin D for the month as always with fish and daily dosage too.

Start date for May will be May 4th. Weeks 1 & 2 MWF will be Self's Sculpt Smarter 6 moves, 20 minutes - Shoulders, Gluteus Medius, Arms, Latissimus dorsi, abs and legs; Weeks 3 & 4 MWF will be - Beach Ball exercises - Tone Every trouble zone - Tilt-a-whirl, Dipsy do, Close Reach, Reverse Lunge, Pendulum, Hold Your Own, Tummy Toner; Evening workouts - Week 1 - Express workout armed - Arm workout - Arnold V-Sit; Multicurl, Burning Bridge, Crocodile Row, Ab-Fab Press and variation of the Combat Burpee; http://www.fitnessmagazine/armed For Week 2 - One of our favs...The Sexy arm shape up - http://video.self.com/watch/sexy-arm-shape-up Week 3 WHM 15 Minute Workout Armed for Summer - http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/ ... for-summer and Week 4 WHM Sculpt Sexy Arm - http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/arms-workout; For T-Th for the month....evening workout walking/dancing/jog in place

Weigh Ins for the Month:

4/5/15 117 Sunday weigh in
4/12/15 115 Sunday weigh in
4/19/15 116.5 Sunday weigh in
4/26/15 117.5 Sunday weigh in



Food goals: Food goals remain the same...continue to take vitamin D, and keep up the increase in the fruits and veggies in diet, and try some different type of veggies, which we have been doing well with. Also continue to try out some different recipes, which has been going very well but slipped up a bit and have to get back on the stick. Plus continue with the getting in chocolate several times a week (and continue to have peanut butter too). Also going to cut down on the ice cream and try making more fruit based desserts. Need to get back on the stick with that. In addition am loving our yummy soups from Campbell's and having a half can it gives us 2 dinners and also tummy likes it too LOL Lots of veggies...plus even the ones we buy are low sodium and we will be splitting the ones we eat together, so we each get half and have them over rice, egg noodles, too along with just the half can and a small slice of French bread. Stopped the saltines due to salt and starting bothering both of us...old age....not so grand LOL

Plus we still have some of our own lasagna left we made up. Plus soon will be making our own manicotti too....so will have a plethora of great meals. I still have some fish left over last month's shopping in the freezer so will be set till we go shopping again, have some salmon fillets, and fillets with Alaskan Pollock and also got some crab and lobster for lunches. In addition to the other frozen dinners we will be making up for ourselves, also some pastry dinners too with lots of veggies. Will try the Pillsbury pastry first to make sure we even like them. Can also make up some calzones too with our pizza dough. In addition will be making up some ravioli too! So we are very excited about our fare.

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Weigh in today down 1.5 lbs to 116

B - 1/2 of a plain bagel with Philly whipped cream cheese and Smucker's strawberry jelly, 1 cup of tea, and 2 glasses of OJ, glass of milk; AB - 2 glasses of water and 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; S- 8 Potato chips and 8 Doritos Nacho cheese flavor with a slice of Kraft thin sliced Swiss cheese; 2 glasses of home made iced tea; 1 glass of water; D - Farfalle with hot Italian sausage pieces, multi-colored pepper strips, and Green Giant mushrooms with 1/2 can of tomato sauce mixed with oregano seasonings and topped with a can of tomato sauce, crushed red pepper and 2 teaspoons of Parmesan/Romano cheese with a small slice of Italian bread and a heel with a little Country Crock margarine, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of coffee; 1 glass of ice tea and 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; D: 1 scoop of Cherry Moose Ice cream (rich cherry ice cream loaded with cherry cups and swirled with famous moose track fudge) and 1 scoop of Speedy Tracks Limited Edition ice cream (rich and creamy vanilla ice cream with swirls of tangy raspberry ribbons loaded with solid milk chocolate race cars); Bedtime - 2 glasses of water

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Self's Sculpt Smarter 6 moves, 20 minutes - Shoulders, Gluteus Medius, Arms, Latissimus dorsi, abs and legs; and Evening workout - Express workout armed - Arm workout - Arnold V-Sit; Multicurl, Burning Bridge, Crocodile Row, Ab-Fab Press and variation of the Combat Burpee;

B: English muffin with a little margarine, with a cup of tea; and OJ. AB: glass of iced coffee with a little vanilla creamer; 2 glasses of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; Lunch: Trans Ocean Lobster Classic (Chunk Style 8 oz) Imitation Lobster (a blend of premium wild caught suitable Alaska Pollock & Lobster meat) mixed with 4 tablespoons of Kraft FF Ranch dressing, and a squirt of lemon juice and peppercorn melody with 3 diced scallions and 10 small half slices of Lindsay black olives on a slice of wheat bread with Dole mandarin orange slices in light syrup, glass of ice tea; AL - 2 glasses of water, 2 butterscotch candies; D: Michelina's fettuccine alfredo with 1/4 cup of peas and a little added milk topped with 2 teaspoons of Parmesan/Romano cheese, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of ice tea and 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; D: (1/12 of a slice) of Betty Crocker Super Moist Cake Mix French Vanilla cake; BT - 2 glasses of water

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Evening workout walking/dancing/cardio

B: 1 slice of wheat bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, along with a cup of tea; and OJ. AB: glass of iced coffee with a little vanilla creamer; 2 glasses of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; Lunch: Trans Ocean Lobster Classic (Chunk Style 8 oz) Imitation Lobster (a blend of premium wild caught Alaska Pollock & Lobster meat) mixed with 4 tablespoons of Kraft FF Ranch dressing, and a squirt of lemon juice and peppercorn melody with 3 diced scallions and 10 small half slices of Lindsay black olives on a slice of wheat bread with Dole mandarin orange slices in light syrup, glass of ice tea; AL - 3 glasses of water, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: 1/2 can of Campbell's Chunky Sausage & Pepper Rigatoni (18.8 oz)with a thin slice of French bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine , glass of ice tea; AD - cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of ice tea and 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; D: (1/12 of a slice) of Betty Crocker Super Moist Cake Mix French Vanilla cake; BT - 2 glasses of water

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Lots of walking today with a full day of shopping and Express workout armed - Arm workout - Arnold V-Sit; Multicurl, Burning Bridge, Crocodile Row, Ab-Fab Press and variation of the Combat Burpee

B: 1/2 a plain bagel with a little Country Crock margarine, with a cup of tea; and OJ. AB: 1 glass of water(shared with D/H) and one bottle (12 oz) water shared w/DH; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; Lunch: (1) slice of Tillamook pepper jack cheese on a slice of wheat bread with a little mustard with a portion of a 15 oz can of Delmonte Northwest Pear Halves (Bartlett pears in extra light syrup,) all diced up, glass of ice tea; AL - 3 glasses of water, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: Michelina's Cheese manicotti (ricotta, cheddar, parmesan & Romano cheeses with marinara sauce topped crushed red pepper and 3 teaspoons of Parmesan/Romano cheese with a thin slice of Italian bread with a little Country Crock margarine, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of ice tea and 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; D: 1 scoop of Cherry Moose Ice cream (rich cherry ice cream loaded with cherry cups and swirled with famous moose track fudge) and 1 scoop of Speedy Tracks Limited Edition ice cream (rich and creamy vanilla ice cream with swirls of tangy raspberry ribbons loaded with solid milk chocolate race cars); BT - 2 glasses of water

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Evening workout walking/dancing/cardio

B: 1 slice of Bayview bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, along with a cup of tea and OJ; AB: cup of coffee with a little milk; 2 glasses of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; L: (1) slice of Tillamook pepper jack cheese on a slice of wheat bread with a little mustard with a portion of a 15 oz can of Delmonte Northwest Pear Halves (Bartlett pears in extra light syrup,) all diced up, glass of ice tea; AL - 2 glasses of water, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: 1 slice of lasagna of 14 slices consisting of half of the following ingredients: 4 jars - Old World Style Traditional Ragu with meat sauce crushed red pepper, Italian seasoning, California onion powder with white an green onion & parsley, and basil leaves, 1.5 boxes of Barilla no bake noodles (21); 1 package 6 oz (1 1/2 cups) packages of Winco finely shredded Parmesan cheese and half of another package; 1.5 packages 8 oz Kraft Natural Cheese Shredded Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella cheese) 1/2 package of (8 oz) package of Sargento Chef Blends 6 Cheese Italian (Shredded natural mozzarella, smoked provolone, Romano, Fontina, Asiago & Parmesan cheese) NOTE: This package was mixed in with Ricotta cheese (32 oz package) in Food Processor; 1 package 8 oz - 12 slices of Sargento Natural Provolone Deli Style Sliced Provolone cheese with Smoked flavor added NOTE: EACH SLICE BROKEN INTO PIECES AND THEN MIXED IN FOOD PROCESSOR WITH RICOTTA AND 6 CHEESE ITALIAN BLEND; 1/2 pound package of Gallo Pepperoni (8 oz) shredded in Food Processor NOTE: Divided in half and half used in this pan; and 2 Johnsonville Italian sausages sliced were used topped with can of tomato sauce (8 oz), topped with crushed pepper and 2 teaspoons of Parmesan/Romano cheese, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; AD - cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of ice tea and 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; D: 1/12 of a slice) of Betty Crocker Super Moist Cake Mix French Vanilla cake; BT - 2 glasses of water

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Self's Sculpt Smarter 6 moves, 20 minutes - Shoulders, Gluteus Medius, Arms, Latissimus dorsi, abs and legs; and Express workout armed - Arm workout - Arnold V-Sit; Multicurl, Burning Bridge, Crocodile Row, Ab-Fab Press and variation of the Combat Burpee

B: 1/2 plain bagel with a little margarine, with a cup of tea; AB: glass of ice coffee w/a little creamer; 2 glasses of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; L:(1) slice of Tillamook pepper jack cheese on a slice of wheat bread with a little mustard with a portion of a 15 oz can of Delmonte Northwest Pear Halves (Bartlett pears in extra light syrup,) all diced up, glass of ice tea;; AL - 2 glasses of water, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: (1) Johnsonville Hot Italian sausage (82 gms) cut up into pieces with 1 thin slice of red, green, yellow and orange pepper strips diced, 1/2 avocado diced up, 2 small scallions diced up, 12 small half slices of Lindsay black olives, topped with a 1/8 cup of shredded mild cheddar/mozzarella cheese mix with some Heinz ketchup mixed with a little Tapatio sauce to add spice in at tortilla, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of ice tea and 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; D: 1 scoop of 1/2 the fat fudge brownie ice cream; BT - 2 glasses of water

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For B: 2 slices of Bayview white bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, 1 cup tea and 1 glass of OJ; AB: glass of iced coffee with a little vanilla creamer; 2 glasses of water and 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; Don't do a regular lunch on Saturday but a snack lunch; so 1/2 cup of popcorn, (1 serving) Lay's Cheddar and Sour Cream potato chips (12 chips) and 12 Doritos Nacho cheese flavor, and a slice of Kraft Thin Swiss cheese, glass of ice tea; AL: - 3 glasses of water this afternoon, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: 1/2 can of Campbell's Chunky Sausage & Pepper Rigatoni (18.8 oz)with a thin slice of French bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of ice tea and 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; D: No dessert; 2 butterscotch candies, Bedtime: 2 glasses of water

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For B: 2 slices of Bayview white bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, 1 cup tea and 1 glass of OJ; AB: glass of iced coffee with a little vanilla creamer; 2 glasses of water and 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; Don't do a regular lunch on Saturday but a snack lunch; so 1/2 cup of popcorn, (1 serving) Lay's Cheddar and Sour Cream potato chips (12 chips) and 12 Doritos Nacho cheese flavor, and a slice of Kraft Thin Swiss cheese, glass of ice tea; AL: - 3 glasses of water this afternoon, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: 1/2 can of Campbell's Chunky Sausage & Pepper Rigatoni (18.8 oz)with a thin slice of French bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of ice tea and 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; D: No dessert; 2 butterscotch candies, Bedtime: 2 glasses of water

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Weigh in today up a .5 lb to 116.5

B - 1/2 of a plain bagel with Philly whipped cream cheese and Smucker's strawberry jelly, 1 cup of tea, and 2 glasses of OJ, glass of milk; AB - 2 glasses of water and 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; S- 8 Potato chips and 8 Doritos Nacho cheese flavor with a slice of Tillamook pepperjack cheese; 2 glasses of home made iced tea; 1 glass of water; D - Medium shells with hot Italian sausage pieces, multi-colored pepper strips, and Green Giant mushrooms with 1/2 can of tomato sauce mixed with oregano seasonings and topped with a can of tomato sauce, crushed red pepper and 2 teaspoons of Parmesan/Romano cheese with a small slice of Italian bread and a heel with a little Country Crock margarine, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of coffee; 1 glass of ice tea and 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; D: 1 scoop of Cherry Moose Ice cream (rich cherry ice cream loaded with cherry cups and swirled with famous moose track fudge) and 1 scoop of Speedy Tracks Limited Edition ice cream (rich and creamy vanilla ice cream with swirls of tangy raspberry ribbons loaded with solid milk chocolate race cars); Bedtime - 2 glasses of water

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Don't feel that well this a.m., stomach is bloated etc so will do walking this a.m., and evening workout The Sexy arm shape up

B: (1) slice of Bayview bread with a little margarine, with a cup of tea; and OJ. AB: glass of iced coffee with a little vanilla creamer; 2 glasses of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; Lunch: (1) slice of Tillamook pepper jack cheese on a slice of wheat bread with a little mustard with a portion of a 15 oz can of Delmonte Northwest Pear Halves (Bartlett pears in extra light syrup,) all diced up, glass of ice tea;; AL - 2 glasses of water, 2 butterscotch candies; D: (2 ounces) of Egg noodles and 1/2 serving of 2 packages Herbox Sodium Free Granulated Chicken Bouillon in 2 cups water, and 1/3 cup of peas topped and 3 asparagus slices, with parsley, a sprinkle of onion powder and topped with 2 teaspoons of Parmesan/Romano cheese, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of ice tea and 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; D: (1/12 of a slice) of Betty Crocker Super Moist Cake Mix French Vanilla cake; BT - 2 glasses of water

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Evening workout walking/dancing/cardio

B: 1 slice of wheat bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, along with a cup of tea; and OJ. AB: glass of iced coffee with a little vanilla creamer; 2 glasses of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; Lunch: (1) slice of Tillamook pepper jack cheese on a slice of wheat bread with a little mustard with a portion of a 15 oz can of Delmonte Northwest Pear Halves (Bartlett pears in extra light syrup,) all diced up, glass of ice tea; AL - 3 glasses of water, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: (1/4 slice of Frittata (made with 5 eggs with 3/4 cup milk), 1 slice of red, green, yellow and orange pepper strip diced; 12 small slices of Lindsay olives, 2 teaspoons of potatoes, 2 medium scallions diced, 1/2 a small avocado diced and 1/3 cup of Mexican blend cheese topped with peppercorn melody and Tapatio sauce with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and Mexican blend cheese/mozzarella, with a small slice of French bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of ice tea and 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; D: No dessert; BT - 2 glasses of water