JUST weighed in ...

After 3 weeks of not doing so...

2 +. or so pounds for the girls...


I weigh...

123.5 !!!!!!!!!

Exactly what I weighed before I left on my trip! :)

Sardines, taxes, and steaks!

My mom read that sardines were the healthiest fish you can eat. They contain the least amount of toxins and are full of wonderful vitamins and minerals. They are a low carb dieter's dream come true food.

The Benefits of Sardines

Sardines
1.00 each
92.00 grams
191.36 calories
Nutrient Amount DV
(%) Nutrient
Density World's Healthiest
Foods Rating
vitamin B12 (cobalamin) 8.22 mcg 137.0 12.9 excellent
tryptophan 0.25 g 78.1 7.3 excellent
selenium 48.48 mcg 69.3 6.5 very good
vitamin D 250.24 IU 62.6 5.9 very good
omega 3 fatty acids 1.36 g 56.7 5.3 very good
protein 22.65 g 45.3 4.3 very good
phosphorus 450.80 mg 45.1 4.2 very good
calcium 351.44 mg 35.1 3.3 good
vitamin B3 (niacin) 4.83 mg 24.1 2.3 good

World's Healthiest
Foods Rating Rule
excellent DV>=75% OR Density>=7.6 AND DV>=10%
very good DV>=50% OR Density>=3.4 AND DV>=5%
good DV>=25% OR Density>=1.5 AND DV>=2.5%

Loads more info here.

In other news...

Today I sit down with my taxes. Being an independent contractor makes this a stressful event. I should be doing this as I go along, but no. Each year I end up doing all my taxes on one or two days rather than logging my income and expenses as they happen. AACH! I know once I'm done I will feel so much better, and I should (I hope) be getting a refund so with that and the money I've not touched from last year's expenses, I can wipe out a load of debt in one fell swoop.

I'm sore from working out and tomorrow is weigh in day. I'm going to skip today's workout and do a steak day. Hoping for the best tomorrow. I hate how nervous I am about it.

OKAY, one more cup of coffee, I need to email my buyer, call my mother, and then it is TAX TIME.

Hope you're all well!!

Day 3 of exercising

Hi! I've not exercised yet today, but I am anxious to get to it. I did yoga and worked with an exercise ball yesterday. It was the first time I've ever worked out with an exercise ball. I loved it! I worked out to a couple programs, Namaste' Yoga, and In Shape with Sharon Mann on FitTV. Here I have a Wii Fit with several games and a balance board, I have several workout DVDs, and I'm working out to the tee vee. Heheh. Anyway, it was very core centric which has been the area I feared working out too much. I'm sore, but I don't feel like I over did it which is so wonderful since I clearly pushed myself too hard too early before.

I'm excited to be getting back into shape, not just at a healthy weight but toned and tight. I am pretty squishy with the exception of my tummy, and I had a lot of help with that from a great team. ;) I'm thin enough now that I know I'll be seeing definition soon if I can just make sure to keep up the habit of working out everyday.

Yesterday I passed a new HCG clinic and noticed they had stevia for sale so I popped in. I bought a new scale (I gave my old one to my sister, who was down 16 pounds in 11 days, by the way! WOOT!) and chatted a bit with the woman who just opened it up. She'd lost massive weight with the protocol as well. I checked her website and it looks like it's a chain with offices in Utah and Missouri. I thought how great it would be to open one in Oregon! I couldn't do it in Utah. HCG is everywhere here. But seriously, I sent information to 4 people yesterday alone! I'm the go-to HCG person here. :)

Oh, and finally started tracking my food as of today... weigh in is Thursday. Eeek!

Okay, well, I've babbled on enough. I have a very busy real estate day and at some point I need to attack the taxes. AACK! Off for more coffee and then yoga and cardio! Hope you're great!

Helloooooooooo

'Tis I, only as a red head! I forgot to get a new picture with the new hue. I had it done on my trip.

I fell into the salt yesterday but managed to remain clean in my eating (did have champagne for the Oscars though! I mean, it's the Oscars!). Fortunately I have a few more days before I weigh in so I can shed any water weight that may have caused.

I did both Yoga and some light cardio yesterday and it felt great. I didn't do too much and feel strong. I am so ready to get back to it today. I need to rush though as I have homes to show again today and a ginormous to-do list. Mondays are always completely nuts for me.

I best get to it. I hope you're all starting a great week!

XOXO

Happy Sunday!

First, I want to say http://angeleyesinga.blogspot.com, I'm following you and have tried to comment but there's something wrong with your blog and it won't let me leave a comment. I just wanted to make sure you knew I'm really enjoying reading your blog!

I went through my good slacks for my appointment yesterday. After my last round, all my pants were too big. Yesterday, all but one pair were too loose, though not as loose as before. One pair was slightly loose but fit well so I wore them. I was slightly disappointed they fit as well as they did but who can complain about fitting in a size 6? It was a good indication that I'm not gaining. Worst case scenario is I have to totally re-do my last round. R2 LDW was 123.4. R3 LDW was 117.6, though I did lose more after that round. Still, we're talking about about 6 pounds. Big deal. I planned on another round anyway.

Hopefully I can get my butt into gear and exercise today. I feel SO much better when I'm moving so I plan on it. I'm going to hang with a friend this afternoon and let our kids play. I better get to it, I guess!

Happy Sunday!

For those who are ordering their own HCG...

Lavenderdiva wrote me to let me know that HuCog brand of HCG is no longer in freeze dried form but pre-mixed. As soon as it's mixed, it begins to lose potency so if it takes 3-4 weeks to arrive, there's no point. She found 2 other brands that sell the freeze dried form with the rubber stopper top (which is why I chose the HuCog brand in the first place). Ovidac is manufactured in India, and Corion is manufactured in Switzerland. Both are slightly more expensive than the HuCog.

I'm feeling a little less puffy today. I have a home inspection to go to and may wear my "good" slacks - that will be a true test as to how much I've gained/released.

I have GOT to get my BUTT MOVING! I am so anxious to start my exercise routine. I don't think I'll have time this morning, however the whole house needs work again and that can definitely count as a work out.

10 days

First, thanks to all of you who "weighed in" (haha) on my last post.

I thought back on my trip and realized I ate un-clean for 10 days. So, I'm giving myself an additional 10 days before I weigh myself. I've not started the exercise yet but will either later today or tomorrow. I am just about out the door to show a home so I don't have time right now. Anyway, it's been 4 days so I have 6 more to go before I weigh. This is taking some pressure off me. I will continue to eat clean (Atkins/South Beachy) until my after pictures are done. I also realized I can always reschedule that appointment, but I won't need to. Although I am puffier, my tummy is still flat as a board and the girls look faaaabulous. ;)


I'm outta here! Snow flying and I want to drive slow! Thanks again, y'all. :)