Nokie's Food Journal

[musculArgirl2]

it took me a lot of gusts to do this… but here it is… my body frame pix.

It is brave. women especialy, tend to be pretty self conscious of our bodies at least i know i am. Good for you! Can't wait to see your progress.

Nice to have you back and posting Nokie.


Can't wait to see those wedding dresses too!

[Boss Man]

Try low Fat Cheese instead of Cottage Cheese, it's lower Fat, more Omega Fat or there should be as there is compared to low Fat CC and a better Protein per gram ratio as well.

[feelin-great]

Way to go, Nokie! That takes a lot of courage and I am so proud of you Not to mention I am so happy to have you back Can't wait to see some wedding dresses! By the way, I was in a rush this morning so my liquid breakfast consisted of a protein shake (at least it is something!).

[Nokie173]

10/04/11
6:30AM - Coffee & soymilk (I really do enjoy soymilk with coffee.. 90cal but 9g of protein & no need for sugar!)
8:00AM - Eggs & brown rice
11:30AM – Rice noodles, pork, eggs, broccoli (mixed together)
2:30PM – Lunch-a-ble Chicken breast deli, wheat bread, jell-o sugar free.
6PM – Chicken & lettuce
8PM – Meal replacement +

Got up this morning to do my morning workout…. Whoa, body ache!!! Kick boxing class did it alright… My whole body hasn’t felt so sore in awhile… I’m gonna go easy on myself this week as I’m adding intense kick boxing class during lunch for workout. So, this morning I got up a little later and did jumping jacks and stretch my whole body. (It felt soooooo good!!!!! )

Work hours are crazy today/morning 6:30AM – 11:30PM/12AM…. Not enough time for a workout so I’ll make today my rest day. I don’t feel like eating anything solid at night even though I’m awake and working… I’ll drink protein shakes/ meal replacement throughout.

Here are some wedding dresses ideas… Still dunno until I try them but I think I want to cover my arms… But we’ll see not sure how I will look with it yet.. Still looking..

[ldematto]

Nokie - you look like a pint size model of me (without the old lady stuff, haha!)....we have some of the same "baggage" if you know what I mean With that said, you are perfectly proportioned and working with full body workouts, lots of Cardio you should shrink "in place" and just be a thinner version of what you are now....and I think that's the plan, so GOOD START - looks like you have a great day starting with Zumba and then kick boxing - phew!

I haven't started with a formal plan yet, as a matter of fact I fell totally off the food wagon. For some reason all the healthy food I've been eating for so long all of a sudden turned me off!?!?!? All those fabulous salads that I normally love, or turkey/chicken burgers or cutlets, hot leafy veggies....fruit......none of it has passed my lips in the last few days I did work my butt off though, packing, cleaning hauling stuff in an attempt to close up the camper...still not done but getting there. Also took the boat out of the water and have been cleaning everything, life preservers, boat top...everything - so at least I haven't been sitting in front of the TV eating bon bons Maybe I need some recipe changes....sometimes the sale ol stuff doesn't do it anymore?

Looking forward to seeing you are you transform to what you want to be for your special day....remember though , he loves you for YOU! We all know that we can't do this for anyone else but yourself.......and YOU are worth it!

[musculArgirl2]

I love all your gowns Nokie. They are beautiful seriously!! I can see how motivating that would be at 5am if you look at some of those. Have you gone and tried any on yet? You never can tell till you try it on.

Man 6:30 to 12:00 that is a long day. Are you working two jobs?? or just extra hours with the one job? Nokie are you a workaholic?


Kickboxing is quite a workout i did it once. Lou is right keep it up and you will be shrinking in no time!

[Nokie173]

10/05/11

6:30AM Coffee, Weetabix x2, soymilk
8AM – Lunch-able snacks
11AM – Meal replacement
12PM- Kick Boxing (45mins)
1:30PM – Turkey sandwich, Jello-o Mousse (OMG sooooo good!!!!)
4PM – Chicken, brown rice 1/4c
6:30 – Spicy chicken, grilled broccolini

I’m so f-ing tired… I couldn’t get up for morning workout. However, I managed to prepare gym clothes in my backpack before I crashed last night/this morning. Because of that, I got my workout in for today… I LOVE the instructor…. She’s awesome and she pushes us to the limit… kicking, punching, jumping, etc…

Didn’t really get to pack my meals… but I went to subway and got a sandwich and some lunch-able.

Thanks Lu & Becky… I’ll try my best to keep pushing.

Becky, your not the first person who mentioned that to me about being a workaholic.. LOL.. As much as I would like to be… I’m not. really... it's true.. I have side projects here and there that requires some time. It’s not every day but once or twice a month.

[feelin-great]

I have to give you a ton of credit for doing the kick boxing at lunch! There is no way I would be able to go back to work without another whole lunch break to get myself back to normal

[Nokie173]

I have to give you a ton of credit for doing the kick boxing at lunch! There is no way I would be able to go back to work without another whole lunch break to get myself back to normal

It took time to get use to it... but I got a routine going and I know how long it will take me to do this and that.
When I come back to the office.. My face gets all red and everybody ask.. did you work out? LOL.. they know!

10.06.11
6:30AM – Coffee & soymilk
7AM – Brown rice & spicy chicken
9:30AM – Protein Shake
12PM – Brown rice, chicken, string beans (Only eating half)
2:30PM – Eating the rest of my lunch from 12PM.
4PM – Full body weight workout 45-60mins/ Zumba abs – 15mins – Protein shake
6:30PM – Chicken, tufo, broccoli

Didn’t do morning workout… I was so tired from yesterday and my body was sore so I slept from 6PM-5:30AM… LOL… I didn’t eat dinner last night so…. I’m eating that for breakfast since I’m starving! Ok… got my rest and energy back. Gonna do weights and clean up my house… I have a lot of ‘To Do’ on my list… including wedding planning!

[Boss Man]

You went to bed at 6PM? How many people over the age of 5 do that, except possibly people who have to get up at 2AM for a 4AM plane flight?

Even then they'd probably go to bed at 8PM, (if they were about 8 years old and upwards), then recoup the other 2 hours of zzz's on the plane

Plus you didn't have your dinner. I'm surprised you slept, well lying in your bed at silly o'clock with a growling stomach

[fitoverforty]

I love dress #2, but they are all beautiful. You will be beautiful no matter what you wear girl! Your diet looks well balanced and healthy. You are inspiring to me.

[Nokie173]

You went to bed at 6PM? How many people over the age of 5 do that, except possibly people who have to get up at 2AM for a 4AM plane flight?

Even then they'd probably go to bed at 8PM, (if they were about 8 years old and upwards), then recoup the other 2 hours of zzz's on the plane

Plus you didn't have your dinner. I'm surprised you slept, well lying in your bed at silly o'clock with a growling stomach

I felt like someone gave me a good K.O punch that knocked me out the whole night ... LOL
Even if my stomach is trying to wake me to feed it… I’m drooling in la la land..

Thanks Lynn...

10.07.11
6:30AM – Coffee & soymilk
8AM – Brown rice & spicy chicken
10:30AM - Wheat turkey sandwich
12PM – Kick Boxing – 45mins
1:30PM – Wheat turkey sandwich
4PM – Low fat cheese, spicy chicken
6:30PM – Grilled salmon, steam broccoli, a glass of red wine (YAY!!!!)
* Protein shake or meal replacement if I get hungry

This week, I have been bad with my morning workout. My body is more tired and sore... Man, kick boxing REALLY is a kick butt … LOL. But next week, I should be getting my morning workout in!!!

[Nokie173]

10.10.11
5AM – Cardio Kick boxing (30mins) – Protein shake
7:30AM – Coffee, soymilk, wheat bread with peanut butter
10:30AM - wheat bread, turkey deli, low fat cheese
12PM – Turbo Kick Boxing class – 45mins
1:30PM – Vietnamese sandwich
4PM – Scramble eggs x 2 with bell peppers
6:30 – grilled broccolini & chicken

My co-workers were the ones who mention turbo kick boxing to me during lunch sometime last year. But I finally went online to the gym website and checked out their classes. OMG… on Thursday they offer ZUMBA during lunch… I’m debating should I give it a try. Currently, the gym widows are covered up due to constructions so people who are walking won’t be able to see what I’m trying to shake... LOL… but people in the classes… that’s a different story.

Wedding updates…
We got our date and venue. We will meet with them next weekend about invitation cards. Last week/weekend, we researched for photographers, videographers, cake, florist, hair & make up artists. Holy crap these people are expensive and overprice… I swear who can afford a wedding now a days. I will list the highest price quotes from each these vendors… Photographers start from 2,500 – 5,000(5-8 hrs) Videographer 1,500-6,000 (3-6hrs) Cake ($7 per piece for 200 guests = 1,400) Florists minimum 2,500 and Hair & Make up artist 1,500 (Me plus 3 bridesmaids).

I wrote all these vendors in my little budgeting excel spread sheets and thought… these people are CRAZY!!!
My wedding will be a lot of DIY (Do It Yourself) projects!!! ...come on, it's more personal...

My told my fiancé… Imma do my own hair and make up with my bridesmaids. We will learn from Youtube!!! LOL... He even offered to be the photographer and videographer. But I told him… he have to be the groom in the pictures and videos… so no can do!

Mind you, those were the highest quotes that I got… of course I asked other vendors and do price comparison & check their websites to see the quality of their work. I got some decent prices…. But still researching… sigh… I thought I wasn’t supposed to do any planning… bummer!

[musculArgirl2]

I hear you on the wedding costs. Not from personal experience just from other people. Maybe you can have a friend do the photography?? That's what my brother did and they have some beautiful photos.

Have you ever seen the wedding planner? It always shocks me how much they are spending on their weddings. The dress alone can be pretty spendy. I think as much DIY projects you can do the better really.

If you really like Zumba and want to try it i think you should go for it. I'm not a very good dancer. I love "to watch" people dance but... So it definitely wouldn't be for me but if you heart wants to and i say go for it.

It does sound like a lot of work! It will be a nice day though.

[Nokie173]

When it comes to cars, computers, videos, photos. Etc… My fiancé is the most pickiest person EVER!!!! Except for washing the dishes or clothes…

He has a couple of our friends who offered to do it for us. They will help us do our engagement pictures, my fiancé will tell them how to take the pictures but the day of the wedding, we want them to enjoy the day NOT working. Also, we want someone with more experience on taking journalism pitcures (that’s what he wants) I’m pretty much whatever as long as I don’t look so fat…

I’m thinking of buying 3 different cakes and just buy a stand for it… LOL.
Also, I might be making my own centerpiece (I’ll post a picture up)
I was thinking of buying whatever are seasonal flowers in April and buy a wholesale style.
Of course… my wannabe creativity will take place.
I’m thinking of more ideas… Thanks for the suggestions… keep them coming.

DYI centerpiece Idea