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Challenge 2017: A More Toned, Filled Out, Yet Still Lean Workout Machine in 2017 - SEPTEMBER 2017

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This is Food & Exercise Journal for SEPEMBER 2017





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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Re: Challenge 2017: A More Toned, Filled Out, Yet Still Lean Workout Machine in 2017 - SEPTEMBER 2017

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Posted » Fri Sep 01, 2017 8:42 am

STILL NO CANDY OR LOZENGES

Mari Windsor's 20 Minute Pilates workout and evening workout Men's Workout leg portion of the workout

B: Eggo waffle toasted with a little Country Crock margarine and cinnamon sugar, a cup of tea and OJ. AB: Glass of ice coffee with a little Coffee Mate vanilla creamer; 1 glass of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; Lunch: For this week: Slice of Munster cheese on a slice of wheat bread toasted with a little mustard, and a portion of Delmonte Light Sliced peaches (15 oz), all diced up, glass of ice tea; AL: 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: Johnsonville Hot Italian sausage (82 grams) with (2 each) green and red pepper strips and 2 each yellow and orange pepper strips diced, 2 tablespoons of diced potatoes, and topped with a sprinkle of Kraft Finely Shredded Monterey Jack cheese /Mozzarella/Parmesan cheese, glass of ice tea;; AD - cup of coffee with a little milk and sugar; 1 glass of ice tea, 2 butterscotch candies; D: 1 Hostess Ding Dong; BT - 1 glass of water
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Sat Sep 02, 2017

STILL NO CANDY OR LOZENGES

B: Slice of split top white bread toasted with a little cream cheese and jelly, 1 cup tea and OJ; AB: Glass of ice coffee with a little Coffee Mate vanilla creamer; 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, glass of ice tea; AL: - 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: (1/4 slice of Frittata (made with 6 eggs with 3/4 cup milk), 2 teaspoons of diced potatoes, and 1/3 cup of Kraft Finely Shredded Monterey Jack cheese topped with pepper and with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and Kraft Finely Shredded Monterey Jack cheese and a sprinkle of mozzarella, small slice of French bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of coffee with a little milk and sugar; 1 glass of ice tea, 2 butterscotch candies; D: 2 Pepperidge Farm Milano orange/chocolate cookies; 2 butterscotch candies, Bedtime: 1 glass of water
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Sun Sep 03, 2017 8:57 am

STILL NO CANDY OR LOZENGES

Weigh in today down 1 1/2 lb to 114.5

B - 1/2 plain bagel toasted with a little Kraft cream cheese, 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 Provolone cheese, glass of ice tea; 1 glass of water; D - (1) Red Baron Deep Dish Supreme pizza (pepperoni, sausage, red and green peppers) (163 gms) topped with a little shredded parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of coffee with a little milk and sugar; 1 glass of ice tea, 2 butterscotch candies; D: (2) Pepperidge Farms Milano Raspberry chocolate cookies; Bedtime - 1 glass of water
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Re: Challenge 2017: A More Toned, Filled Out, Yet Still Lean Workout Machine in 2017 - SEPTEMBER 2017

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STILL NO CANDY OR LOZENGES

Mari Windsor's Bun and Thigh Sculpting and evening workout Firm Offer(from BHG with Triceps press/knee tuck, Wide Stance Deadlift, Rocket, Plie-Curl Combo and Singe Leg Row (12 reps 2 sets)

B: Eggo waffle toasted with a little Country Crock margarine and cinnamon sugar, a cup of tea and OJ. AB: Glass of ice coffee with a little sugar and vanilla creamer; 1 glass of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; Lunch: For this week: Chicken of the Sea tuna (4 oz can) mixed with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil with 20 small half slices of Lindsay black olives, diced pepper strips (3 each) of red, green, orange and red, and a sprinkle of California onion powder, Oregano, and black pepper 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) Gorton's Grilled Wild Salmon fillet (3.15 ounces) over a bed of orzo (1/4 cup) with diced peppers (2 each of red, green, orange and yellow), and all mixed with a splash of olive oil and lemon with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, with a slice of French bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, glass of ice tea; AD - Cup of coffee with a little milk and sugar; 1 glass of ice tea, 2 butterscotch candies; D: 2 Pepperidge Farm Milano lemon/chocolate cookies; BT - 1 glass of water
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Re: Challenge 2017: A More Toned, Filled Out, Yet Still Lean Workout Machine in 2017 - SEPTEMBER 2017

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August Report

August was a very good month for workouts. As usual had to do a RLW of walking for shopping day instead of regular one, but did regular evening workout. Only missed one Tuesday night workout after being out all day for doctor appointment. Just made a change up on the 28th since body was very stiff to do Mari's 20 minute Pilates workout instead. Had to skip morning workout on the 30th due to morning blood tests but got evening workout in.

Weigh Ins for the Month:


8/6/17 Sunday weigh in 117 (up all night lots of water bit bloated)
8/13/17 Sunday weigh in 115
8/20/17 Sunday weigh in 115.5
8/27/17 Sunday weigh in 116


Start date for September is today, the 4th. Workouts for this month will be: Mari Windsor's Bun and Thigh Sculpting and MWF evening I will again concentrate on the lower half of body with the Firm Offer(from BHG with Triceps press/knee tuck, Wide Stance Deadlift, Rocket, Plie-Curl Combo and Singe Leg Row (12 reps 3 sets);

Tuesday evening will be the first half of Men's Workout (Alternate Presses, Bento Over Rowing, Front Lunges, Alternate Curls, Calves Wall Stretches, Bent Over Extensions, Bent Knee Sit ups, Squatting Curls and Bench Press) and Thursday evening will continue with second part of Men's workouts Abdominal Pull ins, Twisting Reaches, Stiffed-Leg Reaches, Side Bends (Oblique), Opposite Extensions, Power Crunches and Straddle Crunches


Food goals: Food goals have not changed but 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 had we are bound and determined this year to do better with. I will also continue with the getting in chocolate several times a week. PB is no longer an eating option for me. As for desserts we have made a switch and am keeping portion controls as I need to. Our soups mixed with egg noodles are working out great giving up 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 will continue to have them over other types of noodles, like little farfalle and ditalini pasta too.

We have made up a number of the following ideas for dinners and just adding to our menu. 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. We did a test one and it worked out great.

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, hence no weight gain in 2017 and slowly increase portion sizes to maybe put some weight on. Some weeks it goes up but then comes right back down again. Wish me luck.
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Re: Challenge 2017: A More Toned, Filled Out, Yet Still Lean Workout Machine in 2017 - SEPTEMBER 2017

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STILL NO CANDY OR LOZENGES

Workout this evening first half of Men's Workout (Alternate Presses, Bento Over Rowing, Front Lunges, Alternate Curls, Calves Wall Stretches, Bent Over Extensions, Bent Knee Sit ups, Squatting Curls and Bench Press)

B: English muffin toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, along with a cup of tea, glass of OJ; AB: Glass of ice coffee with a little sugar and vanilla creamer; 1 glass of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge Lunch: For this week: Chicken of the Sea tuna (4 oz can) mixed with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil with 20 small half slices of Lindsay black olives, diced pepper strips (3 each) of red, green, orange and red, and a sprinkle of California onion powder, Oregano, and black pepper 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 lozenge; 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: Michelina's manicotti topped with a little pepper and 2 teaspoons of Parmesan cheese, and a slice of Italian bread with a little Country crock margarine, glass of ice; AD - cup of coffee with a little milk and sugar; 1 glass of ice tea, 2 butterscotch candies; D: (1) Little Debbie Streusel cake; BT - 1 glass of water
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STILL NO CANDY OR LOZENGES

RLW shopping and evening workout Firm Offer(from BHG with Triceps press/knee tuck, Wide Stance Dead lift, Rocket, Plie-Curl Combo and Singe Leg Row (12 reps 2 sets);

B: 1/2 onion bagel toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, a cup of tea and OJ, a cup of tea and OJ; AB: 1 glass of water (shared w/DH) and bottle of water 24 oz (shared w/DH); 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge Lunch: Chicken of the Sea tuna (4 oz can) mixed with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil with 20 small half slices of Lindsay black olives, diced pepper strips (3 each) of red, green, orange and red, and a sprinkle of California onion powder, Oregano, and black pepper 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: Barilla Medium shells with Hot Italian sausage pieces mixed in 1/2 can of tomato sauce with oregano and basil topped with a can of tomato sauce, 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: 2 Pepperidge Farm Milano chocolate cookies; BT - 1 glass of water
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STILL NO CANDY OR LOZENGES

Workout will be the second part of Men's workouts Abdominal Pull ins, Twisting Reaches, Stiffed-Leg Reaches, Side Bends (Oblique), Opposite Extensions, Power Crunches and Straddle Crunches

B: Eggo waffle toasted with a little Country Crock margarine and cinnamon sugar, along with a cup of tea and OJ; AB: 1 Glass of ice coffee with a little sugar and vanilla creamer; 1 glass of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; Lunch: Chicken of the Sea tuna (4 oz can) mixed with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil with 20 small half slices of Lindsay black olives, diced pepper strips (3 each) of red, green, orange and red, and a sprinkle of California onion powder, Oregano, and black pepper 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 Kraft Colby and 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 milk and sugar; 1 glass of ice tea, 2 butterscotch candies; D: (1) Hostess cinnamon coffee cake; BT - 1 glass of water
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STILL NO CANDY OR LOZENGES


Mari Windsor's Bun and Thigh Sculpting and evening workout Firm Offer(from BHG with Triceps press/knee tuck, Wide Stance Dead lift, Rocket, Plie-Curl Combo and Singe Leg Row (12 reps 2 sets);

B: 1 slice of French bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, a cup of tea and OJ. AB: Glass of ice coffee with a little Coffee Mate vanilla creamer; 1 glass of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; Lunch: Slice of Provolone cheese on a slice of wheat bread toasted 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: 5 Gorton Fish sticks with a side of Wish Bone Light Parmesan Peppercorn Ranch dressing to dunk in and a serving of Betty Crocker instant mashed potatoes, glass of ice tea;; AD - cup of coffee with a little milk and sugar; 1 glass of ice tea, 2 butterscotch candies; D: 2 Pepperidge Farm Milano orange/chocolate cookies; BT - 1 glass of water
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STILL NO CANDY OR LOZENGES

B: Slice of split top white bread toasted with a little cream cheese and jelly, 1 cup tea and OJ; AB: Glass of ice coffee with a little Coffee Mate vanilla creamer; 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, glass of ice tea; AL: - 1 glass of water, 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: (1/4 slice of Frittata (made with 6 eggs with 3/4 cup milk), and 1/3 cup of Kraft Finely Shredded Monterey Jack cheese topped with pepper and with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and Kraft Finely Shredded Triple Cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of mozzarella, small slice of French bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of coffee with a little milk and sugar; 1 glass of ice tea, 2 butterscotch candies; D: 2 Pepperidge Farm Milano chocolate cookies; 2 butterscotch candies, Bedtime: 1 glass of water
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Re: Challenge 2017: A More Toned, Filled Out, Yet Still Lean Workout Machine in 2017 - SEPTEMBER 2017

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STILL NO CANDY OR LOZENGES

Weigh in today up a 1 lb to 115.5

B - English muffin toasted with a little Kraft cream cheese and jelly, 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 Provolone cheese, glass of ice tea; 1 glass of water; D - Barilla spaghetti with clams, oregano and basil seasonings and topped with a can of tomato sauce, pepper and 2 teaspoons of Parmesan/Romano cheese with a small heel and a small slice of Italian bread with a little Country crock margarine, glass of ice; AD - cup of coffee with a little milk and sugar; 1 glass of ice tea, 2 butterscotch candies; D: (2) Pepperidge Farms Milano Raspberry chocolate cookies; Bedtime - 1 glass of water
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Re: Challenge 2017: A More Toned, Filled Out, Yet Still Lean Workout Machine in 2017 - SEPTEMBER 2017

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STILL NO CANDY OR LOZENGES

stomach hurt a lot this a.m., so did a 15 minute walk instead and evening workout Firm Offer from BHG with Triceps press/knee tuck, Wide Stance Dead lift, Rocket, Plie-Curl Combo and Single Leg Row (12 reps 2 sets)

B: Small bowl of Rice crispies with 12 blueberries and a little milk, a cup of tea and OJ. AB: Glass of ice coffee with a little sugar and vanilla creamer; 1 glass of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge; Lunch: 3 slices of Gallo Italian dry salame on a slice of toasted wheat bread with a little Gulden's 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 half a serving (1/3 cup) of peas, a little peppercorn melody and 2 teaspoons of Parmesan/Romano cheese, and a small slice of Italian bread with a little Country crock margarine, glass of ice tea; AD - Cup of coffee with a little milk and sugar; 1 glass of ice tea, 2 butterscotch candies; D: 2 Pepperidge Farm Milano lemon/chocolate cookies; BT - 1 glass of water
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Re: Challenge 2017: A More Toned, Filled Out, Yet Still Lean Workout Machine in 2017 - SEPTEMBER 2017

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STILL NO CANDY OR LOZENGES

Workout this evening first half of Men's Workout (Alternate Presses, Bento Over Rowing, Front Lunges, Alternate Curls, Calves Wall Stretches, Bent Over Extensions, Bent Knee Sit ups, Squatting Curls and Bench Press)

B: Eggo waffle toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, along with a cup of tea, glass of OJ; AB: Glass of ice coffee with a little sugar and vanilla creamer; 1 glass of water; 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge Lunch: 3 slices of Gallo Italian dry salame on a slice of toasted wheat bread with a little Gulden's mustard and a portion of Dole Mandarin oranges in light syrup (15 oz), all diced up, glass of ice tea; AL: 1 lozenge; 2 butterscotch candies; Dinner: Michelina's manicotti topped with a little pepper and 2 teaspoons of Parmesan cheese, and a slice of Italian bread with a little Country crock margarine, glass of ice; AD - cup of coffee with a little milk and sugar; 1 glass of ice tea, 2 butterscotch candies; D: (1) Little Debbie Streusel cake; BT - 1 glass of water
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STILL NO CANDY OR LOZENGES

RLW OF WALKING HAVE TO GO FOR APPOINTMENT and evening workout Firm Offer(from BHG with Triceps press/knee tuck, Wide Stance Dead lift, Rocket, Plie-Curl Combo and Singe Leg Row (12 reps 2 sets);

B: Slice of French bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine, a cup of tea and OJ, a cup of tea and OJ; AB: Glass of water shared w/DH; bottle of water (shared w/DH 24 oz); 1 butterscotch candy, 1 lozenge Lunch: 3 slices of Gallo Italian dry salame on a slice of toasted wheat bread with a little Gulden's 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) Red Baron Deep Dish Supreme pizza (pepperoni, sausage, red and green peppers) (163 gms) topped with a little shredded parmesan cheese and mozzarella 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: 2 Pepperidge Farm Milano chocolate cookies; BT - 1 glass of water
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