{Girlytech does} 21 Day Fix - Day 12

So close to that half way point! I feel kind of bummed that Pilates didn't go well for me last night, but I'm looking forward to the rest of the week.

Breakfast: Slim Rite shake.
1 red. 1 yellow.

Lunch: So... I made a salad and took it to work with me. Then the husband was in town and he asked me to lunch so I went... and then the pretzel burger looked so good, so I got a chicken one. And ate some of hubby's fries. Let's go with best guesstimates on this...
2 red, 2 yellow, 1/2 green. 1 blue. 1 orange. (and a pretty big helping of fat!) Nothing to see here....

Snack: 1/2 banana.
1 purple.

Dinner: 2 eggs scrambled with 1 cup peppers and 1.5 cups spinach.
1 red, 2.5 green.

Workout: Cardio. Kicked my ass, again. I'd rather weight train than cardio any day. That feeling like your heart and lungs are going to simultaneously implode and explode is just not my thing. Yet I do it, because burning calories is what it's all about. Plus, at some point I really would like to be able to run a 5k all the way through... like I used to do... for fun.

Today was kind of bumpy, but I'm mostly hanging in there. I already know this weekend is messed up. I want to lose weight, I want to be fit, but I also don't want to miss out on all the great things in life because it doesn't fit in my container.

Day 12 down, 9 to go. (9?!)

{Girlytech Does} 21 Day Fix - Day 11

The carbs are definitely the hardest part of this diet. Only two servings a day is not a lot, at all. Aren't grains the bottom of the pyramid? I wanted to have some grape nuts in my yogurt this morning, but that would mean only having one piece of bread for my sandwich, so I went with skipping the cereal addition. Which means less protein and fiber for me. Eh, I'll probably be fine but that's the hardest part of this thing for sure, I want 1-2 servings of yellow per meal not a day!

Breakfast: 3/4 cup plain yogurt w/ cinnamon.

1 red

Snack: Apple w/ PB

1 purple, 2 tsp.

Lunch: Turkey sandwich. 2 pieces bread, 6 slices turkey, 1/2 cup carrots, 1/2 cup cucumber, mustard.

2 yellow, 1 red, 1 green.

Dinner: 1 cup romaine lettuce. 1 cup mix cucumbers, carrots, and peppers. 6 slices turkey. 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinaigrette. 1/3 cup cheese. 

2 green. 1 red. 1 orange. 1 blue.

Workout: Pilates. I just wasn't feeling this tonight, not sure why. It seemed like every time I figured the pose out they were moving to next thing. I had a lot less trouble my first time through. 

Snack: This is pretty much my favorite, if you couldn't twll. 3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt, 1/2 frozen banana, dash of vanilla, dash of cinnamon. 

1 red, 1 purple

11 days down, 10 to go! 

{Girlytech does} 21 Day Fix - Day 10

At the half way point. If I can lose another 3 lbs and 7% fat I would be pretty happy. My goal weight is between 142-149 lbs and I want to get down to 24% body fat, so that means ~14 lbs and 8% is still needed, but I don't expect that to all come off in the next week and a half. I'm feeling pretty good about everything though, and I am starting to not crave stuff as much as I was. Finding alternatives (like air popped popcorn with cheddar instead of potato chips) has been helpful for sure.

Breakfast: Slime Rite shake
1 red. 1 yellow

Snack: Apple w/ PB
1 purple. 2 tsp.

Lunch: Salad of champions! 1 cup romaine, 1/2 cup carrots, 1/4 cup cucumber, 1/4 cup peppers, handful of green onions. 1 can tuna. 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinaigrette.
2 green, 1 red, 1 orange.

Dinner: Roast beef sandwich. Bread, 12 slices roast beef, 1/2 cup spinach, 1/2 cup cucumbers, cheddar.
2 yellow, 2 red, 1 green, 1 blue

I totally forgot that my breakfast drink counts as a yellow when I made that. I really need to use that app I mentioned and stop counting in my head.

Workout : lower body. Hey guys, let's do some squats! Finished the whole thing no modifications, though I had to take some stuff really slow.

Snack: frozen 1/2 banana, glass of wine. I'm writing this at the end of the day and drank that not knowing I already messed up on the yellows. *sigh*
1 purple, 1 yellow.

10 down, 11 to go!

{Girlytech does} 21 Day Fix - Day 9

I can walk this morning, that's weird. I guess that means I'm stronger than I was a week ago, or that I'm going to be dead tomorrow. Feeling re-energized and ready to keep pushing through!

Breakfast: 1 small apple dipped in 3/4 cup plain yogurt mixed with 2 tsp. peanut butter.
1 purple, 1 red, 2 tsps.

Lunch: 1 cup salad mix, 1 cup carrots, 1 can tuna, 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinaigrette, mustard.
2 green, 1 red, 1 orange.

Dinner: So much deliciousness! 3 slices turkey, 1 egg, 1 cup peppers scrambled together.  1 cup popcorn with cheddar.
1 red. 1 green. 1 blue. 2 yellow.

Workout: Upper body. The total body yesterday was easier than I remember, and this one was harder. That makes sense though as I used more weight during the workout. My shoulders are pretty dead, but dare I say I'm kind of loving it?

Snack: 1/2 banana, frozen. 3/4 cup plain yogurt
1 purple, 1 red

 I was curious and so did a weight/fat measurement. Down to 161 and 32% fat. 3 lbs and 7% fat down.  Great day today! *pats on back* 

9 down 12 to go, almost half way there.

{Girlytech does} 21 Day Fix - Day 8

The start of week two! This is the point when I start a new program that I've either messed up once so I give up on the whole thing, or it doesn't seem to be sustainable. This time I'm really buckling down to keep things going. Yes, there have some days or items not approved that I've partook in, but for the sake of fun & good times, and I'm okay with that. The weekends are going to be much harder to stay strict on than during the week, and I'm aware of this. Really my only goals on the weekend are to keep portion control and how hard I've worked through the week in mind. Two days of bingeing can definitely undo five days of a strict regime. That being said it's back to the week, here we go!

With everyone but me bailing on the group I got together, having something less strict for me might be better, and allow me to modify as needed day to day. I'm going to start using this app to help keep track of things. Super simple.

Breakfast: 2 hardboiled eggs, piece of bread w/ mustard & pepper.
1 red, 1 yellow.

Snack: 1 apple with peanut butter.
1 purple, 2 tsp.

Lunch:
3/4 cup beans, 1 cup broccoli, 1/2 cup rice, 1/3 cup cheese.
1 red, 1 green, 1 yellow, 1 blue.

Dinner: 3/4 cup beans, 2 cups spinach. 2 Tbsp dressing.
1 red, 2 green, 1 orange.

Workout: Total body cardio. This workout guys, seriously. I did the whole thing with weights this time, but I did "cheat" and lengthen a couple of the breaks until my heart stopped hurting. Hot dog!

Snack: 3/4 cup plain yogurt with cinnamon.
1 red.

I had to look at the food list to see what I could use to fill that red. I'm pretty burnt out on chicken, beans, and eggs.

8 days down, 13 to go!

{ Girlytech does } 21 Day Fix - Day 7

Hung over, let's do this!

Breakfast : 1/2 cup cereal with 1 cup milk.
2 yellows.

Lunch: turkey and cheese sandwich with cucumbers, mustard, avocado. Side of fruit.
2 red. 2 blue. 2 yellow. 1 purple.

I totally thought avocado was a tsp. Woops. If I had known we were doing sandwiches I would have done breakfast differently. Oh well, it was still a healthy lunch!

Snack: Sherbert.
Not fix approved. But I did go for dairy free so that counts for something, right? Had a good time hanging out with framily and letting Ollie play with his house sister.

Workout (doing double for missing yesterday): Dirty 30. Why do these people think that someone using this system can do a pushup or side plank? Seriously. Besides those modifications (I don't think I'll ever be able to do a side plank) I feel like I rocked it!

Dinner: 2 cups salad, 1.5 cups chicken, dressing. 1/2 banana. I wasn't able to finish the salad, too full. Since I only ate half: 1 green, 1 red. 1/2 orange. 1 purple.

Workout #2: Yoga. The perfect workout to have when doubling up. While some moves were challenging, it was mostly a great stretch and way  to calm down and end the day.

Week 1 stats: lost 2 lbs and 1 inch. Not the best of results, but if I only lose 6 lbs and 3 inches, I think I'd be relatively happy with that. I was already eating pretty well so the main thing I'm going to be gaining is strength from the work outs. Personally I don't feel like someone who eats well and portioned will see too much results weight loss wise with the food portion of the plan. However, if you're used to eating a lot of processed food or you are an over-eater, than this is definitely a good start. I also didn't follow the plan 100% and when I strayed it was pretty extreme so I think that had something to do with less-than-dramatic results as well.

7 days down, 14 to go.

{Girlytech does } 21 Day Fix - Day 6

Well, day 6 was... different that I'd hoped it would be. It was a great day socially, but an awful one dietary wise (and financially).

Breakfast: 2 eggs cooked in olive oil, 1 piece whole grain toast.

1 red, 1 yellow, 2 tsps.

The rest of the day.... was a lot of wine, and some hard alcohol. And not terribly much food. Started out at the Bite of Oregon with a wine slushy, then a pint of raspberry mead (which was amazing). Had a couple bites of "alligator" -which was totally chicken because I've had alligator several times before... that was not it.  Then had a marionberry vodka lemonade (oh my goodness good).

Then we went to Montage but they were closed so we went to Father's Place to wait, and I had a long island. At Montage  I had 2 more glasses of wine, chicken fried steak, collard greens, mashed potatoes and corn bread with a side salad with honey vinaigrette.

Then we drove back to Hillsboro to pick up the kiddo and take him hime. (And by we I mean John & Syn drove, obviously)

Next we were off to Albertsons for a wine trip and some snacks which we took to a house party. Met some awesome people. Had some ice tea and then... two or three glasses of wine. Some popcorn and gluten free apple something.

After that, we went to Pit Stop for some karaoke. I had a couple bites of pulled pork and a few fries off John's plate.

So, way over a calorie limit for sure. I was drunk for like 10+ hours. To be fair though, the only drink I actually ordered was the wine slushy, and then I did pour some wine at the house party. John kept ordering things he didn't like and I can't just let them go to waste. Oh well, haha.

If we're counting containers day 6 equals: 3 reds, 2 greens, 1 purple, 11 yellows, 2 tsp.

Missing 1 red, 1 green, 1 purple, 1 orange & I blue. And over by 9 yellows. Needless to say this morning I'm not feeling the greatest. I never get the opportunity to go and explore the world anymore though, so I'm not going to regret it. I danced the whole drive back from the city, I laughed and talked and had a pretty fabulous night. Just one I won't be repeating any time soon. We did miss our photo shoot though which I'm pretty upset about. John wasn't feeling it. Oh well maybe I'll convince another photographer to do professional shots with editing for free...

Workout : I didn't do a 21 day fix workout since I was gone all day, but we walked about 4 miles all said and done, which isn't too shabby.