Challenge 2019: A More Tone, Filled Out, Yet Still Lean Workout Machine 2019:APRIL

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Challenge 2019: A More Tone, Filled Out, Yet Still Lean Workout Machine 2019: April

March was a great month only missed one workout due to a doctor's appointment

We did some more cooking again of new meals and still have more to do for this month too. However, working out well and getting more of a variety in our meals.

While not off to the best of years....I have also been having lots of stomach issues, tiredness with no sleep nights, etc. Hoping when I go with list to primary with some tests I can get some answers. Keeping fingers crossed. So I am not off to a good start for this year but hope that March and subsequent months go better. April workouts be with Mari Winsor Pilates for Pink workout to firm your abs, tone your legs an sculpt your arms, with warm up and cool down for a 20 minute workout.

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 2018 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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Mari Windsor Pilates for Pink workout (abs, legs and arms)

B: Bowl of Rice Crispies and blueberries and a cup of tea and OJ; AB: Cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of water; 3 Lifesavers Lunch:Bumble Bee Prime Solid White Albacore tuna mixed with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil with 30 small half slices of Lindsay black olives, diced pepper strips (4 each) of red, green, orange and red, and a sprinkle of California onion powder, Oregano, and black pepper on a slice of Oroweat Italian bread toasted, and a portion of Delmonte Lite Peaches (shared w/DH) and a glass of ice tea; AL: 1 glass of water; 4 Lifesaver candies; Dinner: Home made fettuccine alfredo topped with a little shredded Parmesan cheese and some Kraft Parmesan/Romano cheese with a slice of Oroweat Italian bread toasted, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of hot chocolate with a little Vanilla creamer; 1 glass of ice tea, 3 Lifesaver candies; D: No dessert; BT - 1 glass of water

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RLW of dusting the house

B: Slice of Home Pride white bread toasted with a little strawberry jelly, along with a cup of tea, glass of OJ; AB: Cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of water; 3 Lifesavers Lunch: Bumble Bee Prime Solid White Albacore tuna mixed with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil with 30 small half slices of Lindsay black olives, diced pepper strips (4 each) of red, green, orange and red, and a sprinkle of California onion powder, Oregano, and black pepper on a slice of Oroweat Italian bread toasted, and a portion of Delmonte Lite Peaches (shared w/DH) and a glass of ice tea; Dinner: Radiatore pasta with brown gravy topped with Parmesan/Romano cheese, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of hot chocolate with a little Vanilla creamer; 1 glass of ice tea, 3 Lifesaver candies; D: No dessert; BT - 1 glass of water

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No workout dentist appt.

B: Slice of Home Pride breast toasted with a little margarine and cinnamon sugar and a cup of tea and OJ; AB: No coffee; 1 glass of water; 3 Lifesavers Lunch: Bumble Bee Prime Solid White Albacore tuna mixed with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil with 30 small half slices of Lindsay black olives, diced pepper strips (4 each) of red, green, orange and red, and a sprinkle of California onion powder, Oregano, and black pepper on a slice of Oroweat Italian bread toasted, and a portion of Delmonte Lite Peaches (shared w/DH) and a glass of ice tea; AL: Glass of water, 4 Lifesaver candies; Dinner: Homemade manicotti topped with tomato sauce and Kraft Parmesan Romano cheese and a slice of Oroweat Italian bread toasted, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of hot chocolate with a little Vanilla creamer; 1 glass of ice tea and 1 glass of water, 3 Lifesaver candies; D: No dessert; BT - 1 glass of water

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RLW with vacuuming

B: Slice of Home Pride white bread toasted with a little Smucker's strawberry jelly, along with a cup of tea, glass of OJ; AB: Cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; Glass of water; 3 Lifesaver candies; Lunch: Bumble Bee Prime Solid White Albacore tuna mixed with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil with 30 small half slices of Lindsay black olives, diced pepper strips (4 each) of red, green, orange and red, and a sprinkle of California onion powder, Oregano, and black pepper on a slice of Oroweat Italian bread toasted, and a portion of Delmonte Lite Peaches (shared w/DH) and a glass of ice tea; AL: Glass of water, 4 Lifesaver candies; Dinner: Red Baron Supreme pizza (1) topped with shredded Parmesan cheese and Mozzarella cheese with a little salt, pepper and onion powder, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of hot chocolate with a little Vanilla creamer; 1 glass of ice tea, 3 Lifesaver candies; D: No dessert; BT - 1 glass of water

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Mari Windsor Pilates for Pink workout (abs, legs and arms)

B: Rice Crispies with blueberries and milk, and a cup of tea and OJ; AB: 1 glass of water; 2 Lifesavers Lunch: Bumble Bee Prime Solid White Albacore tuna mixed with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil with 30 small half slices of Lindsay black olives, diced pepper strips (4 each) of red, green, orange and red, and a sprinkle of California onion powder, Oregano, and black pepper on a slice of Oroweat Italian bread toasted, and a portion of Delmonte Lite Peaches (shared w/DH) and a glass of ice tea; AL: Glass of water, 4 Lifesaver candies AL: 4 Lifesaver 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, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of hot chocolate with a little Vanilla creamer; 1 glass of ice tea, 3 Lifesaver candies; D: No dessert; BT - 1 glass of water

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RLW with top to bottom cleaning of bathrooms and washing bathroom floors

B: Slice of Home Pride white bread toasted with a little Smucker's strawberry jelly and a cup of tea and OJ; AB: 1 glass of water; 3 Lifesavers Lunch: Snack lunch with Popcorn, pretzels, potato chips and slice of Provolone cheese, and a glass of ice tea;; AL: 1 glass of water; 4 Lifesaver candies; Dinner: 1/2 can of tomato soup shared w/DH with some Oysterettes in the soup, slice of Oroweat Italian bread toasted lightly, glass of ice tea AD - cup of hot chocolate with a little Vanilla creamer; 1 glass of ice tea, 3 Lifesaver candies; D: No dessert; BT - 1 glass of water

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Weigh in today 106

B - Eggo waffle toasted with Red Tart Cherry spread on it, cup of tea, and glass of OJ, glass of milk; AB - 1 glass of water; S- 25 Pretzel sticks for sodium intake, 12 Lays potato chips, slice of Provolone cheese, glass of ice tea; 1 glass of water; 4 Lifesaver candies; D Radiatore pasta with tomato sauce topped with Parmesan/Romano cheese, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of hot chocolate with a little Vanilla creamer; 1 glass of ice tea, 3 Lifesaver candies; D: No dessert; Bedtime - 1 glass of water

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Mari Windsor Pilates for Pink workout (abs, legs and arms) for today legs

B: Bowl of Rice Crispies and blueberries and a cup of tea and OJ; AB: Cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of water; 3 Lifesavers Lunch: Pepperjack cheese on a slice of Oroweat Italian bread toasted with a little mustard, and a portion of Delmonte Mandarin oranges and a glass of ice tea; AL: 1 glass of water; 4 Lifesaver candies; Dinner: Home made fettuccine alfredo topped with a little shredded Parmesan cheese and some Kraft Parmesan/Romano cheese with a slice of Oroweat Italian bread toasted, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of hot chocolate with a little Vanilla creamer; 1 glass of ice tea, 3 Lifesaver candies; D: No dessert; BT - 1 glass of water

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RLW of dusting the house and cleaning dining room and washing kitchen/dining room/hallway floors

B: Slice of Home Pride white bread toasted with a little strawberry jelly, along with a cup of tea, glass of OJ; AB: Cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; 1 glass of water; 3 Lifesavers Lunch: Pepperjack cheese on a slice of Oroweat Italian bread toasted with a little mustard, and a glass of ice tea and a portion of Delmonte Mandarin oranges; Dinner: Homemade manicotti topped with tomato sauce and Kraft Parmesan Romano cheese and a slice of Oroweat Italian bread toasted, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of hot chocolate with a little Vanilla creamer; 1 glass of ice tea, 3 Lifesaver candies; D: No dessert; BT - 1 glass of water

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No workout doctor appt.

B: Slice of Home Pride white bread toasted with a little strawberry jelly, along with a cup of tea, glass of OJ; AB: No coffee; 1 glass of water; 0 Lifesavers Lunch: Pepperjack cheese on a slice of Oroweat Italian bread toasted with a little mustard, and a portion of Delmonte Mandarin oranges and a glass of ice tea; AL: Glass of water, 4 Lifesaver candies; Dinner: Red Baron Supreme pizza (1) topped with shredded Parmesan cheese and Mozzarella/Provolone cheese with a little salt, pepper and onion powder, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of hot chocolate with a little Vanilla creamer; 1 glass of ice tea and 1 glass of water, 3 Lifesaver candies; D: No dessert; BT - 1 glass of water

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Washes and cooking today

B: Slice of Home Pride white bread toasted with a little Country Crock margarine and cinnamon sugar, along with a cup of tea, glass of OJ; AB: Cup of coffee with a little sugar and milk; Glass of water; 3 Lifesaver candies; Lunch: Pepperjack cheese on a slice of Oroweat Italian bread toasted with a little mustard, and a glass of ice tea and a portion of Delmonte Mandarin oranges; AL: Glass of water, 4 Lifesaver candies; Dinner: NOT SURE YET, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of hot chocolate with a little Vanilla creamer; 1 glass of ice tea, 3 Lifesaver candies; D: No dessert; BT - 1 glass of water

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No workout today had to vacuum instead

B: Rice Crispies with blueberries and milk, and a cup of tea and OJ; AB: 1 glass of water; 2 Lifesavers Lunch: Pepperjack cheese on a slice of Oroweat Italian bread toasted with a little mustard, and a glass of ice tea and a portion of Delmonte Mandarin oranges; AL: Glass of water, 4 Lifesaver candies AL: 4 Lifesaver candies; Dinner: (1) Gorton's Grilled Wild Salmon fillet (3.15 ounces) over a bed of orzo (1/4 cup) and all mixed with a splash of olive oil and lemon with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, glass of ice tea; AD - cup of hot chocolate with a little Vanilla creamer; 1 glass of ice tea, 3 Lifesaver candies; D: No dessert; BT - 1 glass of water

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RLW with cleaning of bathrooms

B: Slice of Home Pride white bread toasted with a little Smucker's strawberry jelly and a cup of tea and OJ; AB: 1 glass of water; 3 Lifesavers Lunch: Snack lunch with Popcorn, pretzels, potato chips and slice of Provolone cheese, and a glass of ice tea;; AL: 1 glass of water; 4 Lifesaver candies; Dinner: 1/2 can of tomato soup shared w/DH with some Oysterettes in the soup, slice of Oroweat Italian bread toasted lightly, glass of ice tea AD - cup of hot chocolate with a little Vanilla creamer; 1 glass of ice tea, 3 Lifesaver candies; D: No dessert; BT - 1 glass of water

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Weigh in today up a pound 107

B - Eggo waffle toasted with Red Tart Cherry spread on it, cup of tea, and glass of OJ, glass of milk; AB - 1 glass of water; S- 25 Pretzel sticks for sodium intake, 12 Lays potato chips, slice of Provolone cheese, glass of ice tea; 1 glass of water; 4 Lifesaver candies; D: 1/3 portion of Ravioli bake , glass of ice tea;; AD - cup of hot chocolate with a little Vanilla creamer; 1 glass of ice tea, 3 Lifesaver candies; D: No dessert; Bedtime - 1 glass of water