Thursday: Marathon Training Day #25

STATS
Date: Thursday, 09.10.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 10:00pm
WakeUp: 7:30am
Vitamin: NO

NUTRITION
Breakfast (10:00am): string cheese (50 calories), mini fig newtons (100 calories)
Lunch (12:30pm): AdvantEdge Shake (110 calories)
Snack (4:30pm): Quaker Snack Mix (230 calories)
Dinner (6:30pm): -Sloppy joe with ground turkey on wheat bun(150 calories)
Snack (10:30pm): Wheat tortilla with marble cheese and salsa (300 calories)

TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 940

ACTIVITY
Workout: Run/Walk 15 minutes. Calorie counter says: You walked .85 miles, and burned 55 calories. Way to go!

NOTES
• Been lazy this week about preparing meals!

Wednesday: Marathon Training Day #24

STATS
Date: Tuesday, 09.09.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 12:00am
WakeUp: 7:00am
Vitamin: NO

NUTRITION
Breakfast (10:00am): string cheese (50 calories), almonds (300 calories)
Lunch (12:30pm): Salmon (170 calories) with rice (200 calories), thai salad with peanut sauce (100 calories)
Snack (4:30pm): AdvantEdge Shake (110 calories)
Dinner (6:30pm): Sloppy joe with ground turkey on wheat bun(150 calories)

TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 1080

ACTIVITY
Workout: Rest Day!

NOTES
• Had white rice instead of brown rice. Oops. I don't even like white rice any better.

Tuesday: Marathon Training Day #23

STATS
Date: Tuesday, 09.08.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 11:30pm
WakeUp: 6:00am
Vitamin: NO

NUTRITION
Lunch (1:00pm): 1 scrambled egg (70 calories), cantaloupe (70 calories)
Lunch (12:30pm): AdvantEdge Shake (110 calories)
SPLURGE (3:30pm): BROWNIE!! (250 calories)
Dinner (6:30pm): Spaghetti with ground turkey (350 calories)


TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 850

ACTIVITY
Workout: Run/Walk 20 minutes. Calorie counter says: You walked 1.75 miles, and burned 111 calories. Way to go!

NOTES
• Need to get back on track with the vitamins!!
• Food got thrown out from fridge at work and was desperate-ate the brownie!

Week Four: Marathon Training Day #22

STATS
Date: Monday, 09.07.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 9:30pm
WakeUp: 9:30am
Vitamin: NO
Size: 7
Weight 136lbs
WEIGHT REMAINED THE SAME!

NUTRITION
Breakfast (9:30am): Bowl of cheerios (70 calories)
Lunch (12:30pm): Steak kabob (140 calories), potato salad (350 calories)
Dinner (5:30pm): 3 SLICES OF PAPA JOHNS BEEF PIZZA! (900 calories)

TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 1460

ACTIVITY
Workout: Run/Walk 10 minutes. Calorie counter says: You walked .50 miles, and burned 55 calories. Ab work.

NOTES
• Moment(s) of weakness and ate PIZZA! It was SO good. Sodium and saturated fat intake horrible.

Holiday Wknd: Marathon Training Day #21

STATS
Date: Sunday, 09.06.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 12:00am
WakeUp: 9:30am
Vitamin: NO

NUTRITION
Breakfast (10:00am): celery sticks and peanut butter (200 calories)
Snack #1 (2:30pm): bowl of cheerios (70 calories)
Dinner (6:30pm): hot dog (130 calories), potato salad (350 calories), corn on the cob (155 calories)


TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 900

ACTIVITY
Workout: Rest Day!

NOTES
• Not enough calories in meals!!

SPLURGE DAY: Marathon Training Day #20

STATS
Date: Saturday, 09.05.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 11:30pm
WakeUp: 10:00am
Vitamin: NO

NUTRITION
Breakfast (10:00am): 2 donuts (380 calories)
Snack #1 (2:30pm): shrimp and black beans on whole wheat torillas (640 calories)
Dinner (7:30pm): 3 mozarella sticks (270 calories) , 3 slices of Hawaiian Pizza (450 calories), 2 cosmos 290 calories), 2 purple martinis (300 calories), strawberry shortcake dessert (250 calories)


TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 2480 (EEK)

ACTIVITY
Workout: Rest Day!

NOTES
• I splurged! It was heavenly!

TGIF: Marathon Training Day #19

STATS
Date: Friday, 09.04.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 11:30pm
WakeUp: 7:00am
Vitamin: YES

NUTRITION
Lunch (1:00pm): Buffalo burger from Twisted Root with cheese (140 calories)
Snack #1 (4:30pm): Hummus (435 calories) and wheat thin crackers (130 calories)
Dinner (8:30pm): 6" BMT on flatbread with lettuce, cheese and ranch dressing (450 calories)


TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 1355

ACTIVITY
Workout: Run/Walk 20 minutes. Calorie counter says: You walked 1.75 miles, and burned 111 calories. Way to go!

NOTES
• It was a late night for dinner.
• I skipped breakfast! BIG NO NO!

One Size Smaller: Marathon Training Day #18

STATS
Date: Wednesday, 09.02.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 10:30pm
WakeUp: 8:00am
Vitamin: YES

NUTRITION
Breakfast (9:00am): Strawberry yogurt (200 calories) and string cheese (110 calories)
Lunch (1:00pm): Baked potato (275 calories) and kiwi (50 calories)
Snack #1 (4:30pm): Special K bar (90 calories)
Dinner (6:00pm): shrimp and black beans on whole wheat torillas (640 calories)


TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 1255

ACTIVITY
Workout:

NOTES
• TODAY IS A BIG DAY! I fit into a SIZE SMALLER...MY FAVORITE PRE-PREGGO JEANS!

Wednesday: Marathon Training Day #17

STATS
Date: Wednesday, 09.02.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 11:30pm
WakeUp: 7:30am
Vitamin: YES

NUTRITION
Breakfast (9:00am): Vanilla yogurt (200 calories) and walnuts (200 calories)
Lunch (1:00pm): Genghis grill (650 calories)
Dinner (6:30pm): Bell pepper stuffed with corn, black beans and salsa (160 calories)


TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 1010

ACTIVITY
Workout: Rest Day!

NOTES
• Am not getting in enough snacks to balance out blood sugar!
• I'm behind on my runs. Need to do 6 days in a row to make up the difference of 3 missed workouts.

Day By Day: Week 3 Plan

Tuesday: Marathon Training Day #16

STATS
Date: Tuesday, 09.01.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 12:30am
WakeUp: 7:30am
Vitamin: YES

NUTRITION
Breakfast (9:00am): Hard boiled egg (80 calories)
Lunch (1:00pm): chicken salad on wheat bun with kettle chips (600 calories)
Dinner (6:30pm): noodles (145 calories), lean grilled pork (140 calories) and asparagus (25 calories)

TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 1010

ACTIVITY
Workout: Run/Walk 20 minutes. Calorie counter says: You walked 1.75 miles, and burned 111 calories. Way to go!

NOTES
• Tuna kit had a lot of sodium:650MG!!

Week Three: Marathon Training Day #15

STATS
Date: Monday, 08.31.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 11:30pm
WakeUp: 7:00am
Vitamin: YES
Size: 8
Weight 136lbs
LOST 2 POUNDS IN ONE WEEK!

NUTRITION
Breakfast (9:30am): Hummus (435 calories) and wheat thin crackers (130 calories)
Lunch (12:30pm): 1/2 buffalo burger (130 calories) and 1/2 french fries (350 calories)
Dinner (6:00pm): Chicken (200 calories), brown rice (80 calories) and veggies (70 calories)

TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 1275

ACTIVITY
Workout: Rest Day

NOTES
• My blue workout shirt doesn't fit as tight!

Sunday: Marathon Training Day #14

STATS
Date: Sunday, 08.30.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 12:30am
WakeUp: 6:30am
Vitamin: NO

NUTRITION
Lunch (1:00pm): Cooked shrimp (200 calories), noodles (100 calories) and edamame (100 calories)
Snack #1 (4:30pm): Hummus (435 calories) and wheat thin crackers (130 calories)
Dinner: turkey burger on wheat bun and marble cheese (250 calories), potato salad
(splurged on a handful of potato chips and french onion dip)
oatmeal and raisin cookie and milk (guess 300 calories)


TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 1515

ACTIVITY
Workout: Rest Day!

Notes
• Skipped breakfast-oops!

Weekend: Marathon Training Day #13

STATS
Date: Saturday, 08.29.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 11:30pm
WakeUp: 8:30am
Vitamin: YES

NUTRITION
Breakfast (9:00am): walnuts (160 calories), almonds (250 calories), string cheese (50 calories)
Lunch (1:00pm): turkey burger on wheat bun and marble cheese (250 calories)
Snack #2 (4:30pm): almonds (250 calories)
Dinner: chicken chili with beans (220 calories)


TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 1180

ACTIVITY
Workout: Run/Walk 20 minutes. Calorie counter says: You walked 1.75 miles, and burned 111 calories. Way to go!

Notes
• Ate almonds twice in one day!

TGIF: Marathon Training Day #12

STATS
Date: Friday, 08.28.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 10:30pm
WakeUp: 7:30am
Vitamin: NO

NUTRITION
Breakfast (9:00am): Egg souffle (480 calories)
Lunch (1:00pm): Baked potato dry and string cheese (340 calories)
Snack #2 (4:30pm): strawberries, raspberries, blackberries (160 calories), and vanilla yogurt (200 calories)
Dinner: Bell pepper stuffed with corn, black beans and salsa (160 calories)

TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 1340

ACTIVITY
Workout: Run/Walk 20 minutes. Calorie counter says: You walked 1.75 miles, and burned 111 calories. Way to go!

NOTES
• The souffle had 780mg of sodium in it!
• Felt smaller today, finally noticing a difference!

Thursday: Marathon Training Day #11

STATS
Date: Thursday, 08.27.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 12:30am
WakeUp: 7:30am
Vitamin: YES

NUTRITION
Breakfast (9:00am): strawberries, walnuts (160 calories), and vanilla yogurt (200 calories)
Lunch (1:00pm): AdvantEdge Shake (110 calories)
Snack #2 (4:30pm): Baked potato dry and string cheese (340 calories)
Dinner: Bell pepper stuffed with corn, black beans and salsa (160 calories)


TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 1070

ACTIVITY
Workout: Run/Walk 20 minutes. Calorie counter says: You walked 1.75 miles, and burned 111 calories. Way to go!

NOTES
• The bell pepper was just okay with that salsa (it had less sodium though)

Recovering From Cocktails: Marathon Training Day #10

STATS
Date: Wednesday, 08.26.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 1:00am
WakeUp: 7:30am
Vitamin: YES

NUTRITION
Breakfast (9:00am): Hard boiled egg (80 calories) and strawberries (10 calories)
Lunch (1:00pm): Tuna and mayo on crackers (240 calories)
Snack #2 (4:30pm): Hummus (435 calories) and whole grain crackers (4oo calories)
Dinner (6:30pm): Cooked shrimp (200 calories), pasta (150 calories) and cauliflower (15 calories)


TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 1515

ACTIVITY
Workout: Run/Walk 20 minutes. Calorie counter says: You walked 1.75 miles, and burned 111 calories. Way to go!

NOTES
• Tuna kit had a lot of sodium:650MG!!
• Hummus and crackers were a little high on calorie intake.

Tuesday: Marathon Training Day #9

STATS
Date: Tuesday, 08.25.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 1:00am
WakeUp: 7:00am
Vitamin: YES
NUTRITION
Breakfast (9:00am): AdvantEdge Shake (110 calories)
Lunch (1:00pm): Turkey burger on wheat bread with cheddar cheese (250 calories)
Dinner (6:00pm): Salmon, rice and veggies (450 calories) + 2 COSMOS! (360 calories)

TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 1170

ACTIVITY
Workout: Run/Walk 20 minutes. Calorie counter says: You walked 1.75 miles, and burned 111 calories. Way to go!

NOTES
• Decided I would splurge on drinks tonight.
• For the first time EVER looked up the calories in alcohol. Calorie Counter in Alcohol.
• There are 180 calories in each cosmopolitan.

Day By Day: Week 2 Plan

Beat Stress

Beat Stress

Vitamin B6 deficiency has been linked to anxiety, stress, and depression, and women are more likely to become deficient in B6 as they age, according to researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. "When B6 makes its way to your brain, it facilitates synthesis of neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, which makes you feel calm and happy," says Hanjo Hellmann, Ph.D., a plant biologist at Washington State University. "But if you have a B6 deficiency, your brain may not be able to make enough dopamine." The vitamin is found in a variety of foods, but it's especially high in potatoes, bananas, red meat, poultry, and chickpeas. Once eaten, B6 is quickly distributed throughout the body but isn't stored well, so we need a consistent daily supply. Hellmann recommends getting 1 to 2 mg of B6 every day—the amount in about one medium russet potato and a chicken breast—to help you produce enough stress-busting dopamine.

Week Two: Marathon Training Day #8

STATS
Date: Monday, 08.24.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 11:30pm
WakeUp: 7:00am
Vitamin: YES
Size: 8
Weight 138lbs
LOST 4 POUNDS IN ONE WEEK!

NUTRITION
Breakfast (9:30am): AdvantEdge Shake (110 calories)
Lunch (11:30am): Genghis grill (650 calories)
Snack #2 (3:30pm): Vanilla yogurt (200 calories)
Dinner (6:00pm): Grilled chicken and bell peppers (260 calories)
Snack #3 (9:00pm): Pepperjack cheese and wheat thins (210 calories)

TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 1430

ACTIVITY
Workout: Rest Day

NOTES
• Need to start incorporating strength training in.

Stressful Day: Marathon Training Day #7

STATS
Date: Sunday, 08.23.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 12:30am
WakeUp: 6:00am
Vitamin: YES

NUTRITION
Breakfast (9:00am): 1 hard boiled egg (80 calories)
Lunch (1:00pm): Grilled cheese (440 calories) and edamame (100 calories)
Snack #2 (4:30pm): Baked potato dry and string cheese (340 calories)
Snack #3(10:00pm): Pepperjack cheese and wheat thins (210 calories)


TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 1190

ACTIVITY
Workout: Walked 35 minutes. Calorie counter says: You walked 1.75 miles, and burned 111 calories. Way to go!

NOTES
• STILL struggling with eating enough on the weekends and at good times to keep blood sugar level.

Weekend Test: Marathon Training Day #6

STATS
Date: Saturday, 08.22.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 1:00am
WakeUp: 8:30am
Vitamin: YES

NUTRITION
Breakfast (9:00am): Egg white (35 calories) )with tomatoes and Mueslix (200 calories)
Snack #1 (11:15am): Almonds (400 calories) and cheese cubes (100 calories)
Lunch (1:00pm): Baked potato (275 calories) and shrimp (90 calories)
Snack #2 (4:30pm): Pepperjack cheese and wheat thins (210 calories)

TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 1305

ACTIVITY
Workout: Walked 35 minutes. Calorie counter says: You walked 1.75 miles, and burned 111 calories. Way to go!

NOTES
• Struggling to stay on track on the weekend!~

TGIF: Marathon Training Day #5

STATS
Date: Friday, 08.21.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 12:30am
WakeUp: 7:00am
Vitamin: YES

NUTRITION
Breakfast (9:00am): roasted almonds and marble cheese (540 calories)
Snack #1 (11:15am): 4oz. cottage cheese (90 calories) orange (85 calories)
Lunch (1:00pm): Light tuna dry on crackers (110 calories)
Snack #2 (4:30pm): vanilla yogurt (200 calories) and 1 cup strawberries/grapes/blueberries (50 calories)
Dinner (6:00pm): shrimp and black beans on whole wheat torillas (640 calories)
Snack #3(10:00pm): Pepperjack cheese and wheat thins (210 calories)

TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 1835

ACTIVITY
Workout: Walked 25 minutes. Calorie counter says: You walked 1.25 miles, and burned 80 calories. Great effort!


NOTES
• LOVED the dinner I made with the shrimp. Great taste and low in calories!
• Tuna was kind of high in sodium-about 580mg.

Craving Pizza: Marathon Training Day #4

STATS
Date: Thursday, 08.20.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 12:30am
WakeUp: 7:00am
Vitamin: YES

NUTRITION
Breakfast (9:00am): cantaloupe (60 calories)
1 hard boiled egg (80)
Snack #1 (11:15am): celery sticks and peanut butter (200 calories)
Lunch (1:00pm): AdvantEdge Shake (110 calories)
Snack #2 (4:30pm): kiwi (60 calories)
Dinner (6:00pm): brown rice, corn, grilled chicken (350 calories)
Snack #3(10:00pm): Baked potato dry and string cheese (340 calories)

TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 1170

ACTIVITY
Workout: Rest Day (was supposed to be a walk day but I switched it to Friday)

NOTES
• Was slightly off on meal balance today.
• Didn't eat much chicken for dinner as it was not cooked thoroughly
• Was supposed to have cottage cheese with the kiwi but it was warm (eck!)

Quote of the Day

"ONE OF THE THINGS THAT HAS BECOME CLEAR TO US THROUGH WORKING WITH PEOPLE TRAINING FOR THE MARATHON IS THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A POSITIVE ATTITUDE ABOUT TRAINING AND RUNNING, IT IS NECESSARY TO DEVELOP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE ABOUT LIFE IN GENERAL" - The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer

Good One: Marathon Training Day #3

STATS
Date: Wednesday, 08.19.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 2:00am
WakeUp: 7:15am
Vitamin: YES

NUTRITION
Breakfast (9:00am): 1 cup strawberries/blackberries (50 calories)
1 hard boiled egg (80)
Snack #1 (11:15am): Hummus on wheat pita (350 calories)
Lunch (1:00pm): Brown rice with crab meat, shrimp , broccoli and peanut sauce (650 calories)
Snack #2 (4:30pm): AdvantEdge Shake (110 calories)
Dinner (6:00pm): Turkey burger with reduced fat sliced cheese (300 calories)
Snack #3(10:00pm): Pepperjack cheese and wheat thins (210 calories)

TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 1750

ACTIVITY
Workout: Walked 35 minutes. Calorie counter says: You walked 1.75 miles, and burned 111 calories. Way to go!

NOTES
• Had a higher intake of calories today.
• Went to eat out during lunch and looked up calories and meal plan before-hand.
• This is the first time in my life I have ever counted calories.
• it's a lot of work!
• Walked outside with the stroller again and felt much more tolerant of the heat.

Long Day: Marathon Training Day #2

STATS
Date: Tuesday, 08.18.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 11:30pm
WakeUp: 7:00am
Vitamin: YES

NUTRITION
Breakfast (8:0am): 1 serving of egg whites and tomatoes (110 calories)
Snack #1 (11:00am): AdvantEdge Shake (110 calories)
Lunch (1:00pm): Light tuna dry on wheat bread (110 calories) + carrot/celery sticks dipped in peanut butter (320 calories)
Snack #2 (4:15pm): 4oz. cottage cheese (90 calories) 1 cup of cantaloupe (50 calories)
Dinner (8:30pm): Baked potato dry and string cheese (340 calories)
Snack #3: NONE-too late

TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 1130

ACTIVITY
Workout: REST DAY (according to plan).

NOTES
• On my way into work I thought to myself "I already feel lighter"
• I thought lunch was high in sodium overall- 630mg
• I had an emergency after work and had no snacks or water on me.
• My intention is to do weight training my rest days.
• Skipped last snack for the day since it was so late.
• I wanted and craved PIZZA ALL DAY!

The Kick-Off: Marathon Training Day #1

STATS
Date: Monday, 08.17.2009
Bedtime (Night Before): 11:30pm
WakeUp: 6:45am
Vitamin: YES
Size: 8
Weight 142lbs

NUTRITION
Breakfast (9:30am): 1 cup Müeslix cereal (302 calories), 1 cup strawberries/blackberries (46 calories)
Snack #1 (11:15am): AdvantEdge Shake (110 calories)
Lunch (1:30pm): Grilled chicken teriyaki (240 calories) with Asian peanut sauce (144 calories)
Snack #2 (5:00pm): Hummus on wheat pita (350 calories)
Dinner (6:00pm): Grilled chicken and steamed carrots (260 calories)
Snack #3 (9:00pm): Pepperjack cheese and wheat thins (210 calories)

TOTAL CALORIES FOR THE DAY: 1662

ACTIVITY
Workout: 20 minutes walking. Calorie counter says: You walked 1.00 miles, and burned 64 calories. Way to go!

NOTES
• By 10am I was already feeling a little sluggish.
• The berries had 141% of Vitamin C!
• The hummus and pita had a surprisingly high sodium intake-600mg!
• Walked outside with the stroller while the boys played in the park.

Day By Day: Week 1 Plan

My Butt: Gettin' it in Gear!

Here I am...6 months post-baby and still 20lbs heavier than when I got pregnant well over a year ago. After months of not caring about what I put in my mouth, lack of exercise and a pure disinterest in overall health, I am very much feeling the effects this "la-di-da" attitude.

A lot has been going on in my life. On top of the three rambunctious boys there is work to consider, family, friends, freelance, bills and personal issues. Quite a hefty plate-with no stress relief in sight! Lately I have been lethargic with headaches, and a lot of pain in my shoulders and neck. I just feel plain 'ol old!

I am ready to get back in shape!

Right before getting pregnant with my oldest I was in great shape, and really stepped it up after having him. I gained a ridiculous 60lbs (50% baby/50% brownie) and was working out 5-6 days a week, eating on the Body for Life plan and lost it all within 6 months. I was in great shape. Ran my first 5K, then moved on to 10K and felt really good moving into my second pregnancy. After gaining another 55lbs with my second, the weight didn't come off as easily and I definitely didn't commit like I should have. But I did manage to complete my first HALF marathon 17 months after giving birth. And here I am again-60lbs during pregnancy and 20 remains....

Help me battle the baby bulge and accomplish my next physical accomplishment in life with the completion of my FIRST FULL MARATHON in SPRING 2010!