Vanessa's NROL Journal

[vanessa40]

AAHHHH Rest day. I have finally come to enjoy them now. I even slept in until 7am
I'm also happy to report i'm down a half pound to 130. I know that upping my fats lowering my carbs and keeping my calories above 1500 has really helped me. That and cutting out all the mints and candy i use to eat. As you know the night time was always a bad time for me. Now i drink my flavored black and green tea. My fave now is a chocolate hazelnut dessert tea and a mango/orange yerba mate tea.
Have a nice Sunday

[lance02]

Does the tea at night help to avoid the chocolates -- that's been one of my struggles lately -- chocolate at night?

Enjoy the rest!

[vanessa40]

Originally Posted by lance02

Does the tea at night help to avoid the chocolates -- that's been one of my struggles lately -- chocolate at night?

Enjoy the rest!

Yes it helps me a lot. For some reason i have to either be eating or drinking something at night while i watch tv..

[twinsavsvikingsfan]

Is it the time of the night that makes you want to eat or the fact you're watching TV? Just asking because maybe you could find something else to do wind down instead of watching the boob-tube. Or maybe, while watching TV, you could be doing something with your hands like needlepoint, a puzzle (my fave), crossword, etc.

BTW, I'm jealous of all your running. I know I need the break (and don't even have the time with my daughter here now), but I sure miss getting out for more than a few miles.

[vanessa40]

Originally Posted by twinsavsvikingsfan

Is it the time of the night that makes you want to eat or the fact you're watching TV? Just asking because maybe you could find something else to do wind down instead of watching the boob-tube. Or maybe, while watching TV, you could be doing something with your hands like needlepoint, a puzzle (my fave), crossword, etc.

BTW, I'm jealous of all your running. I know I need the break (and don't even have the time with my daughter here now), but I sure miss getting out for more than a few miles.

It's the sitting in front of the TV..i have found that if i read or do some kind of puzzle it does help..while i'm here in front of the computer i really don't want to eat..

[vanessa40]

Today's Plan

Cardio
6.20 miles
1:04:00

Stretching
10 mins

Weights

Squats
2x15

Static Lunge
2x15

Two Point DB Rows
2x15

Push Ups
2x15

Swiss Ball Crunch
2x15


Meals

Protein Shake -Before run

M1
40g oats,1 egg whites,flax,1/2 protein
M2
Same as 1
M3
4ozs salmon,salad,tomatoes,onion,1t bsp olive Oil,2tbsp balsalmic vineager
M4
1/2 CC,1/2 protein
M5
6ozs grilled chicken,broccoli,salad,1tbsp low fat dressing
M6
1/2 CC, 1tbsp PB

Total
1519
F-58g
C-92g
P-157g
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[SpacecityPaula]

Probably all the darned food advertisements that they have on. I don't miss my TV at all.

[Aoife]

The best use for TVs (besides hoping someone will nominate you for a whole new $5000 wardrobe) is video games. It's hard to eat when you're killing stuff.

[stingo]

Suggestion - you might want to do your weights before your cardio. I understand it's better that way overall.

[Victoria]

Originally Posted by vanessa40

For some reason i have to either be eating or drinking something at night while i watch tv..

Have you tried removing the temptations? Harsh, I know, but that's how I have to do it. If it's in the house (potato chips are my downfall) I'll eat it.

Glad you're posting in your log again!

[vanessa40]

Originally Posted by stingo

Suggestion - you might want to do your weights before your cardio. I understand it's better that way overall.

Hi,
I can't..i get up and run at 4:40am because of the heat..maybe in the winter i can

[vanessa40]

Originally Posted by Victoria

Have you tried removing the temptations? Harsh, I know, but that's how I have to do it. If it's in the house (potato chips are my downfall) I'll eat it.

Glad you're posting in your log again!

I know...that's what i had to do...all the candy and chips are out of the house now...thankful Steve loves the kind of candy i hate...so that helps a lot

[vanessa40]

Good Morning
Another nice cool morning for my run..although they say by Thursday that will be over...oh well i enjoyed the nice break
I'm off to the library and to the grocery store..i need something good to read...

Today's Plan

Cardio
6.05 miles
1:04:00

Stretching
10 mins

Weights
Off

Meals

M1
40g oats,2 egg whites,flax,blueberries,1/2 protein
M2
Same as 1
M3
Salad,3ozs tuna,onion,tomatoes,1tbsp olive oil,1tbsp balsalmic vineager
M4
1/2 CC,1 apple
M5
Salmon 6ozs,salad,tomtoes,onion,brocc oli,2bsp low fat dressing
M6
1/2 CC,1tbsp Pb

Total
1588
f-61g
C-112g
P-150g

[lance02]

Nice run Vanessa!

[BamaDave]

Originally Posted by vanessa40

Hi,
I can't..i get up and run at 4:40am because of the heat..maybe in the winter i can

Give me a call when you wake up and tell me to get out there early too! I almost always run in the evenings during the Summer (except on weekends), even though I know it would be much better during the AM. From mid-Fall to sometime in April, I have no choice except running in the AM because our sunsets are so early here on the far Eastern edge of the Central time zone.

Good runs and workouts!

[vanessa40]

Originally Posted by BamaDave

Give me a call when you wake up and tell me to get out there early too! I almost always run in the evenings during the Summer (except on weekends), even though I know it would be much better during the AM. From mid-Fall to sometime in April, I have no choice except running in the AM because our sunsets are so early here on the far Eastern edge of the Central time zone.

Good runs and workouts!

Sometimes i would like to run in the evenings but that the only time i get to spend with Steve and everyone is home in the neighborhood by then and i hate having to watch out for people pulling in and out of there driveways..when i'm out as early as i am the only person i see is the guy delivering the morning paper

[vanessa40]

Today's Plan

Cardio
6.16 miles
1:08:00

Stretching
10 mins

Weights
Off

I'm feeling a lot better about me now...about the choices i'm making. I don't feel as stressed as i use to feel. I make a plan everyday and stick to it most of the time..and when i don't i forgive myself. The only rule i have with myself everyday is no candy..only clean food...ok and gum..but i have to have something..and if i eat more than i log i figure that's ok...it's good for you food..like yesterday i had a tbsp more peanut butter and guess what..the world didn't end..so here's the meal plan for today..

M1
40g oats,2 egg whits,berries,1/2 protein
M2
Same as 1
M3
Salad,4ozs salmon,tomatoes(from my garden),onion,1tbsp olive oil,1tbsp balsalmic vineager
M4
1/2 CC,apple,1tbsp PB
M5
Salad,4ozs pork chops,broccoli,tomatoes,onion, 1tbsp low fat dressing
M6
1/2 CC,1tbsp PB

Total
1550
Fat-64g
Carbs-104g
Pro-116g

[vanessa40]

Good Morning
Hope you all had a nice evening. I spent it out in my backyard watching all the hummingbirds that have finally decided to come around. I thought this year was going to be a bust. Back when we lived in the apartment i had hummingbird from May til October. Since we moved i have not had any until yesterday and now they are everywhere They are even running off the bird from my other feeders.
My tea that i ordered came yesterday and i'm loving it. I ordered it from this site
http://www.yerbamatecafe.biz/default.asp
I ordered the Vanilla Honey and White Chocolate and got the Pinapple Coconut free.
It really does give up a little pick me up..better than the pills i was taking..
Anyway here the plan for today

Cardio
6.22 mile run
1:09:00

Stretching
10 mins

Weights

Deadlifts
2x15

Step Ups
2x15

DB One Arm Press
2x15

BB Rows
2x15

Reverse Crunch
2x15

Meals
As you know i eat about the same thing everyday so writing it out is really pointless..Here's the macro's

Calories
1550
Fat-55g
Carbs-104g
Pro-135g

You all have a great day