It starts tonight....yeah!!!!

I am so excited for the Biggest Loser to start ...I know it will inspire me.

Yeah for Bob and Jillian. Keep up the good work.
I did not weigh in this week. I am going to start again on...well I am actually flying to Nebraska to see my grand-daughter and daughter while their daddy and honey has been deployed.
So as soon as I get back, even though the show has already started I will be weighing in again and being inspired by all the hard work and tips from The Biggest Loser. While I am gone I will still be watching what I eat and Jenna will probably kick my ass at the gym. I will still try and update my diet blog and it inspires me as well.

Exercise, Exercise, Exercise...

I am not getting my exercise in like I should and I really don't like to walk by myself. Especially as it is getting dark earlier. I have wanted a treadmill for a long time and I am saving up for one. I have an eliptical but it makes my feet go numb after about 7 minutes.I am hoping I will get a good deal on a treadmill because two of my kids work at Sport Chalet or maybe Santa will pay for the rest. Hahahaha. On the other hand...

...I was watching late night TV and clicked on a commercial for the Malibu Pilates Chair. I don't usually go for the commercial thing as they are usually gimmicks. It did look pretty good but still not sure.

I was at a friends house the other day and brought it up, she said she had one. I couldn't believe it, she never orders from TV either. To top it off she was bucked off her horse and broke her hip, collar bone and some other stuff. She has healed but she can't ride a bike and walk too much anymore because it hurts. She thought the Malibu Pilates Chair looked like something she could do. She has only had it for about 2 weeks but she loves it and can do all the exercises but one. So we went up to her room to check it out. I loved it, so much fun and I could do all the exercises without hurting my back. It also comes with 3 DVD's and a poster with exercises to do. It seems like it is cheaper if you call in instead of order on the internet. The internet says: $300.00 but she got hers for $250.00 and she ordered off the TV. Now I have to decide which one I want first. Decisions, Decisions, Decisions! In the meantime I am going to try and get some exercise in.

If anyone is reading this and has an opinion I would love to hear it, feel free to leave a comment. Thanks!!

Life Style Change

Well, first of all, I realized that this new way of eating has be a life style change and not a temporary diet. So, I stole this off another diet blogger, this is the food list her trainer gave her and I thought I would give it a try. Here is a grocery list of foods you should be buying and eating...if it's not on this list you shouldn't start out with it. You can add some stuff in as you go:

Proteins·

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast

Boneless, Skinless Turkey Breast

Tuna (fresh or water packed)

Fish (salmon, seabass, halibut)

Shrimp

Extra Lean Ground Beef or Ground Round (92-97% lean)

Protein Powder

Egg Whites or Eggs

Beef Tenderloin (a.k.a. Filet, Filet Mignon)

Lean Ground turkey, Turkey Breast Slices or Cutlets (fresh meat, not deli cuts)

Complex Carbs·

Oatmeal (Old Fashioned or Quick Oats) – NOT pre-packaged oatmeal

Sweet Potatoes (Yams)

Beans (pinto, black, kidney, chick peas)

Oat Bran Cereal

Farina (Cream of Wheat)

Low Sugar Multigrain Hot Cereals

Pasta (whole wheat/spinach)

Brown Rice

Rice (white, jasmine, basmati, Arborio, wild)

Potatoes (red, baking, new)

Fibrous Carbs·

Green Leafy Lettuce (Green Leaf, Red, Leaf, Romaine)

Broccoli

Asparagus

String Beans

Fresh Spinach

Bell Peppers

Brussels Sprouts

Cauliflower

Celery

Other produce & fruits

Cucumber

Green or Red Pepper

Onions

Garlic

Tomatoes

Zucchini

Fruit (if acceptable on diet):

Bananas (NO brown spots)

Apples

Grapefruit

Peaches

Strawberries

Blueberries

Raspberries

Lemons or Limes

Healthy “GOOD” Fats·

Natural Style Peanut Butter – NO Hydrogentated Oils

Olive Oil or Safflower Oil

Nuts (peanuts, almonds) – DRY ROASTED or RAW Only

Flaxseeds (sprinkle on food) or Flaxseed Oil

Sunflower SeedsDairy & Eggs

Low-fat cottage cheese

Low or Non-Fat Milk

Eggs or Egg Beaters

Beverages·

Bottled Water – AT LEAST 100 OUNCES PER DAY

Crystal Light

Condiments & Misc.· Fat Free Mayonnaise

Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce

Reduced Sodium Teriyaki Sauce

Balsamic Vinegar

Salsa (Newman’s Own – Pineapple or Mango is the best!!)

Chili Powder

Mrs. Dash

Steak Sauce

Sugar Free Maple Syrup

Chili Paste

Mustard

Extracts (vanilla, almond, etc.)

Low Sodium beef or chicken broth

Plain or reduced sodium tomatoes sauce, puree, paste

Cinnamon

Here we go....

On the right track...

I did weigh in this morning, not really wanting too as I knew my bad week would catch up with me. I got on the scale and was okay with the results. I did gain about 1 1/2 pounds. Not too bad, I really expected more. But...I am back on track and ready to stay focused. I watched what I ate today...and looking forward to getting back to exercising this week. I am trying to get ready for my trip to visit Jen and Layla. I know Jen is going to kick my butt at the gym so I have to get prepared. I am woman, I am strong, and I am ready for a good week.

"Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels"

I did it anyway...

I couldn't stand it so when I got up this morning I weighed in...not as bad as I thought.

I had only gained 1 pound.

So I gained but it could have been so much worse.

So tomorrow is a new day.

I am starting over with a new attitude and new strength.

I can do this!!!! I will do this!!!!

I am Robbin and I am strong, hahahaha