Challenge 2016: A More Toned, Filled Out, Yet Still Lean Workout Machine in 2016 - MAY

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This is Food & Exercise Journal for MAY 2016





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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April was a much better month in the workout department. The workouts missed were the walking at night for 3 nights and all tied to either being on feet all day cleaning and got back spasms at night or lots of walking fro shopping and back spasms at night. As for adding pounds still working on that.

Start date for May will be May 2nd and will continue with Pilates as has helped a lot with the back and achy body parts LOL So this month will do workout with Suzanne Bowen another fav of mine. These workouts also use the band. Will do 10 Minute Solution Slim & Sculpt Pilates for the month with resistance band Week One Will do Total Body Pilates and Pilates for Flexibility; Weeks 2-5 M - Upper Body Pilates and Pilates for Flexibility, W - Lower Body and Pilates for Flexibility, F - Pilates for Abs and Pilates for Flexibility Evening workouts will be walking for this month for M-F.

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 we still need to get back on track with. Plus continue with the getting in chocolate several times a week which has been going well. Doing great on our cutting down on the ice cream. Now just need to get on the stick and make up some fruit based desserts. Our soups mixed with egg noodles are working out great giving us lots of veggies and the sauce is already included; in addition to getting 2 dinners out of a can. Plus tummy likes it too LOL We are going to start to have them over rice, and other types of noodles, like little farfalle and ditalini pasta too.

Weigh Ins:

4/3/16 119.5 Sunday weigh in
4/10/16 117.5 Sunday weigh in
4/17/16 118.5 Sunday weigh in
4/24/16 117 Sunday weigh in



In addition we have a number of ideas for different bases to go over pasta, making casseroles, etc. Plus making calzones, and pastry filled with vegetables and other filling to add to our diet for even more variety.

Trying to continue a variety of foods in our diet. Doing very well getting fish into diet having it on most Friday's and have also been getting it in during the week also. In addition adding diced peppers, potatoes, corn, spinach and other veggies to go with the fish has worked out well too. Still have had to be careful on portions as stomach still rebels on occasion so have NOT been able to gain the added weight. As I said hoping 2016 will be the year.

Keeping fingers crossed for May....

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Weigh in today up 2 pounds to 119

B - English muffin with a little Smucker's grape jelly on one half and Smucker's strawberry jelly on the other half, 1 cup of tea, and 2 glasses of OJ, glass of milk; AB - 1 glass of water and 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; S- 25 Pretzel sticks for sodium intake, handful of popcorn, slice of Swiss cheese, glass of ice tea; 1 glass of water; D - Michelina's Stuff cheese rigatoni topped with a little pepper and topped with 2 teaspoons of parmesan/Romano cheese, 1 small heel and a small slice of Italian bread with a little Country crock margarine, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of hot chocolate with a little Coffee Mate vanilla creamer; 1 glass of ice tea, 2 butterscotch candies; D: 1 scoop of Double Chocolate brownie ice cream; Bedtime - 1 glass of water

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Suzanne Bowen's with band Total Body Pilates and Pilates for Flexibility and didn't feel too well so didn't get walk in

B: Small bowl of Rice Crispies with 12 blueberries and very little milk, with a cup of tea; and OJ. AB: Glass of iced coffee with a little vanilla creamer; 1 glass of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge Lunch: (1) slice of Kraft Thin sliced Swiss cheese on a slice of wheat bread with a little mustard and a portion of Dole Mandarin oranges in light syrup (15 oz), all diced up, glass of ice tea; AL: 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: Michelina's fettuccine alfredo with a little added milk topped with peppercorn melody, 2 teaspoons of Parmesan/Romano cheese with a slice of French bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, glass of ice; AD - cup of hot chocolate with a little Coffee Mate vanilla creamer; 1 glass of ice tea, 2 butterscotch candies; D: (2) Pepperidge Farm Milano cookies; BT - 1 glass of water

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Walk to office this a.m., and Walking/dancing this evening

B: 1 slice of split top white bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, along with a cup of tea and OJ; AB: cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge Lunch: (1) slice of Kraft Thin sliced Swiss cheese on a slice of wheat bread with a little mustard and a portion of Dole Mandarin oranges in light syrup (15 oz), all diced up, glass of ice tea; AL: 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: 1/2 can (10 3/4 oz) of Campbell's Tomato soup with 1/8 cup of Ditalini pasta with a pinch of basil and a slice of French bread toasted with a little margarine, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of hot chocolate with a little Coffee Mate vanilla creamer; 1 glass of ice tea, 2 butterscotch candies; D: (1) Pepperidge Farm Bake Shop Montauk Soft Baked Milk Chocolate cookie; BT - 1 glass of water

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Lots of walking today with shopping

B: Slice of French bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, with a cup of tea; and OJ. AB: Glass of water (shared w/DH and bottle (12 oz) of water shared with DH; 1 butterscotch candy; Lunch: (1) slice of Kraft Thin sliced Swiss cheese on a slice of wheat bread with a little mustard and a portion of Dole Mandarin oranges in light syrup (15 oz), all diced up, glass of ice tea; AL: 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: Ronzoni Penne Rigate (1 of 7 meals from box) with Hot Italian sausage pieces and pepper strips with 1/2 can of tomato sauce with Italian seasonings topped with can of tomato sauce and 2 teaspoons of Parmesan/Romano cheese with a slice of Italian bread with a little Country Crock margarine, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of hot chocolate with a little Coffee Mate vanilla creamer; 1 glass of ice tea and 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; D: (1) Pepperidge Farm Sausalito Milk Chocolate Macadamia; BT - 1 glass of water

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Walking/dancing this evening

B: 1 slice of split top white bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, along with a cup of tea and OJ; AB: cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; L: (1) slice of Kraft Thin sliced Swiss cheese on a slice of wheat bread with a little mustard and a portion of Dole Mandarin oranges in light syrup (15 oz), all diced up, glass of ice tea; AL: 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: 1 of 8 tortillas) of HH Mexican Cheesy Enchilada Rice and Cheesy sauce mix and topping mix with 1/2 cup of diced fresh red pepper, green, orange and yellow peppers, 1/2 cup of frozen yellow corn mixed in, a can of S& W chili beans added (1/8 of mixture) in a flour tortilla topped with a little Special sauce (Salsa picante and ketchup mix), sprinkle of parmesan/Mild Cheddar/Mozzarella cheeses glass of ice tea; AD - cup of hot chocolate with a little Coffee Mate vanilla creamer; 1 glass of ice tea, 2 butterscotch candies; D:(1) Little Debbie Peanut Butter Crunch bar ; BT - 1 glass of water

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Suzanne Bowen's with band Total Body Pilates and Pilates for Flexibility and Walking/dancing this evening

B: Small bowl of Rice Crispies with 12 blueberries and very little milk, with a cup of tea; AB: cup of ice coffee with a little vanilla creamer; 1 glass of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; L: (1) slice of Kraft Thin sliced Swiss cheese on a slice of wheat bread with a little mustard and a portion of Dole Mandarin oranges in light syrup (15 oz), all diced up, glass of ice tea; AL: 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: (4) Gorton's Fish sticks with 2 slices of red, green, orange and yellow peppers with 2 slices of Kraft Thin Swiss cheese on a stadium roll, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of ice tea, 2 butterscotch candies; D: (1) Little Debbie Peanut Butter Crunch bar; BT - 1 glass of water

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B: 2 slices of Bayview bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, 1 cup tea and 1 glass of OJ; AB: cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; glass of water and 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; Don't do a regular lunch on Saturday but a handful of popcorn, 25 Pretzel sticks for sodium intake, slice of Kraft Thin sliced Swiss cheese on a slice of wheat bread toasted with a little mustard, glass of ice tea; AL: - 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: 1.5 chopped eggs with little salt, pepper and sprinkle of grated Parmesan/Romano cheese on 2 slices of Split top white bread toasted with a little ketchup, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of ice tea, 2 butterscotch candies; D: (1) Pepperidge Farm Montauk Soft Baked Milk chocolate cookie; 2 butterscotch candies, Bedtime: 1 glass of water

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Weigh in today down 2 pounds to 117

B - English muffin with a little Smucker's grape jelly on one half and Smucker's strawberry jelly on the other half, 1 cup of tea, and 2 glasses of OJ, glass of milk; AB - 1 glass of water and 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; S- 25 Pretzel sticks for sodium intake, handful of popcorn, slice of Cheddar Jack cheese, glass of ice tea; 1 glass of water; D - 21 small Lucca tortellini with a sprinkle of oregano and basil and a few Hot Italian sausage pieces mixed with a can of tomato sauce, cooked with 1/2 can of additional tomato sauce topped with a little pepper and 2 teaspoons of parmesan/Romano cheese, 1 small heel and a small 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, 2 butterscotch candies; D: (1) Little Debbie Cinnamon Streusel cake and (1) Little Debbie Cream Cheese Streusel cake; Bedtime - 1 glass of water

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Suzanne Bowen's with band Upper Body Pilates and Pilates for Flexibility and Walking/dancing this evening

B: Small bowl of Rice Crispies with 12 blueberries and very little milk, with a cup of tea; and OJ. AB: Glass of iced coffee with a little vanilla creamer; 1 glass of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge Lunch: For this week tuna (5 oz) mixed with 20 small half slice olives, red, green, orange and yellow pepper strips diced with lemon juice and a little olive oil, a pinch of California onion powder and basil topped with peppercorn melody on a slice of wheat bread) and a portion of Dole Mandarin oranges in light syrup (15 oz), all diced up, glass of ice tea; AL: 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: Johnsonville Hot Italian sausage (82 grams) sautéed w/multi colored peppers (green, red, yellow, orange) sautéed and put on a small Stadium roll topped with a slice of Save Mart Munster cheese, glass of ice; AD - cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of ice tea, 2 butterscotch candies; D: (2) Pepperidge Farm Milano cookies; BT - 1 glass of water

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Walking/dancing this evening

B: 1 slice of split top white bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, along with a cup of tea and OJ; AB: Glass of ice coffee with a little vanilla creamer; 1 glass of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge Lunch: For this week tuna (5 oz) mixed with 20 small half slice olives, red, green, orange and yellow pepper strips diced with lemon juice and a little olive oil, a pinch of California onion powder and basil topped with peppercorn melody on a slice of wheat bread) and a portion of Dole Mandarin oranges in light syrup (15 oz), all diced up, glass of ice tea; AL: 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: 1/2 can (10 3/4 oz) of Campbell's Tomato soup with 1/8 cup of Ditalini pasta with a pinch of basil and a slice of French bread toasted with a little margarine, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of ice tea, 2 butterscotch candies; D: (1) Pepperidge Farm Bake Shop Montauk Soft Baked Milk Chocolate cookies; BT - 1 glass of water

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Suzanne Bowen's with band Lower Body and Pilates for Flexibility and Walking/dancing this evening

B: Small bowl of Rice Crispies with 12 blueberries and very little milk, with a cup of tea; and OJ. AB: Glass of iced coffee with a little vanilla creamer; 1 glass of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; Lunch: For this week tuna (5 oz) mixed with 20 small half slice olives, red, green, orange and yellow pepper strips diced with lemon juice and a little olive oil, a pinch of California onion powder and basil topped with peppercorn melody on a slice of wheat bread) and a portion of Dole Mandarin oranges in light syrup (15 oz), all diced up, glass of ice tea; AL: 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: Little pizza's (an English muffin each half topped with 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella 1/4 cup Monterey jack cheese with a pinch of parmesan with a sprinkle of onion powder, oregano and pepper with a little sauce on the bottom and some on the top (1 8 ounce can between 2 people with rest put in pot with one 8 oz can also cooking with added pepper, onion powder and oregano) to top pizza's with 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:Pepperidge Farms Milano Melts Boston cream pie; BT - 1 glass of water

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Walking/dancing this evening

B: 1 slice of split top white bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, along with a cup of tea and OJ; AB: cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; L: For this week tuna (5 oz) mixed with 20 small half slice olives, red, green, orange and yellow pepper strips diced with lemon juice and a little olive oil, a pinch of California onion powder and basil topped with peppercorn melody on a slice of wheat bread) and a portion of Dole Mandarin oranges in light syrup (15 oz), all diced up, glass of ice tea; AL: 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: Michelina's Stuff cheese rigatoni topped with a little pepper and 2 teaspoons of Parmesan/Romano cheese with a small slice of French 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, 2 butterscotch candies; D:(1) Little Debbie Caramel bar ; BT - 1 glass of water

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Suzanne Bowen's with band Pilates for Abs and Pilates for Flexibility and Walking/dancing this evening

B: Small bowl of Rice Crispies with 12 blueberries and very little milk, with a cup of tea; AB: cup of ice coffee with a little vanilla creamer; 1 glass of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; L: For this week tuna (5 oz) mixed with 20 small half slice olives, red, green, orange and yellow pepper strips diced with lemon juice and a little olive oil, a pinch of California onion powder and basil topped with peppercorn melody on a slice of wheat bread) and a portion of Dole Mandarin oranges in light syrup (15 oz), all diced up, glass of ice tea; AL: 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: (4) Gorton's Fish sticks with 4 small slices of red, green, orange and yellow peppers, 15 half black olives slices, 2 spoons of diced potatoes in a tortilla with special sauce (ketchup and Tapatio sauce mixed), glass of ice tea; AD - cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of ice tea, 2 butterscotch candies; D: (1) Little Debbie Peanut Butter Crunch bar; BT - 1 glass of water