I remember always looking forward to Saturday mornings as a kid and would insist on sleeping as late as possible. And now? Well, I sleep in until 8a and I'm thrilled! :P
I'm headed to school shortly to practice some and am then headed to a workout class at 10:30a. This afternoon I have a lesson and this evening I'm headed to see the Springfield Symphony Orchestra play some Tchaikovsky, Wagner, and Beethoven! :) Sounds like an awesome Saturday to me and yes, I am about as nerdy as they come! haha
I'm looking forward to sitting down sometime soon (tomorrow hopefully) and writing a bit about my experiences on these first 30 days of paleo and maybe even a few things that I think really helped me along the way. And now with school starting I'm, once again, learning how to make it fit with my busy lifestyle.
But for now, I'm entering the official "Going Paleo for 30 days" weight loss results....
11 pounds!
-This was from eating pretty close to 100% paleo (minus a few hiccups towards the end) and working out about 2 days a week. Not bad, eh?
(Nothing changed from the previous day when I weighed in but this is now in the books as my official number of pounds lost in the first month.)
That's it for now, see you next time :)
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Weekend trip to NYC and weigh-in for week 4
As promised I am here with my NYC trip update. In short, it went pretty well!
My first night away was spent at a dinner party at my friend Walker's house and I was so proud because I said no to baked brie in a puffed pastry! I LOVE brie cheese, so I was quite pleased with myself at the end of the night for being able to resist. :P Oh, and I also said no to super delicious bread. Go me! Here is the one surprising thing though: it surprisingly wasn't as difficult as I anticipated! Don't know exactly what that means but it's encouraging, nonetheless.
Breakfast Saturday morning was just like always and that brings us to our meal in the city....we went to this delicious mexican restaurant and had an awesome dinner. My entree was 100% paleo, but I gave in and had some chips with our guacamole. ....And then there was the alcohol.
I decide to indulge, and boy did it taste good! haha. I know there are a ton of calories and sugar in alcoholic drinks but it was totally worth it. I figure that you've got to live a little every once in a while, you know? Could I have done without it? Yes. But do I regret "cheating" on my diet? No. This is no longer just a "30-day thing" for me (more on that later), and so I figure that this is just a part of life. Sometimes you go out of town on the weekend for some fun and sometimes it's worth having a couple of drinks. I would have probably seen a lower number on the scale today had it not been for those drinks, but you know what? I'm totally ok with the number I saw and I'm still feeling pretty darn encouraged about this whole paleo thing. Indulging ever once in a while is just a part of life and I'm glad I did it. So there, that's that. :P
In other news, I went back to school this week. It has been so busy! I'm truly happy to be back but I almost forgot how busy school has been keeping me these days. Eating paleo so far has been pretty smooth sailing though! (woohoo!) The one thing I'm currently stuck on is that I have no idea how I'm going to maintain a good sleeping schedule yet. I'm endeavoring to make it a priority, but how the heck do you go to bed at a reasonable hour when your to-do list is incredibly long? Is there any way to make 6a not come so early?! ....If you hear of a miracle, let me know! :P It's going well though, and I'm plan to make the most out of my last semester here.
And lastly, my weigh-in for week 4.
Today marks day 29 and I have lost exactly 11 pounds. Pretty sweet, right?! The weight loss has obviously slowed down since the beginning but consistent losses each week really add up! I'm hoping that this upcoming week will get me "back to the basics" of eating 100% paleo and that the scale will drop perhaps a little more than these past two weeks. My goal: to lose 3.2 pounds. Think I can do it? :)
With tomorrow being day 30 I'm planning on weighing myself one more time so I can get an "official" 30 day weigh in, so stay tuned for that! And also be sure to check back sometime over the weekend because I'm planning on writing some sort of reaction post about these first 30 days and future plans as well.
Thanks of stopping by and I'll see ya next time!
My first night away was spent at a dinner party at my friend Walker's house and I was so proud because I said no to baked brie in a puffed pastry! I LOVE brie cheese, so I was quite pleased with myself at the end of the night for being able to resist. :P Oh, and I also said no to super delicious bread. Go me! Here is the one surprising thing though: it surprisingly wasn't as difficult as I anticipated! Don't know exactly what that means but it's encouraging, nonetheless.
Breakfast Saturday morning was just like always and that brings us to our meal in the city....we went to this delicious mexican restaurant and had an awesome dinner. My entree was 100% paleo, but I gave in and had some chips with our guacamole. ....And then there was the alcohol.
I decide to indulge, and boy did it taste good! haha. I know there are a ton of calories and sugar in alcoholic drinks but it was totally worth it. I figure that you've got to live a little every once in a while, you know? Could I have done without it? Yes. But do I regret "cheating" on my diet? No. This is no longer just a "30-day thing" for me (more on that later), and so I figure that this is just a part of life. Sometimes you go out of town on the weekend for some fun and sometimes it's worth having a couple of drinks. I would have probably seen a lower number on the scale today had it not been for those drinks, but you know what? I'm totally ok with the number I saw and I'm still feeling pretty darn encouraged about this whole paleo thing. Indulging ever once in a while is just a part of life and I'm glad I did it. So there, that's that. :P
In other news, I went back to school this week. It has been so busy! I'm truly happy to be back but I almost forgot how busy school has been keeping me these days. Eating paleo so far has been pretty smooth sailing though! (woohoo!) The one thing I'm currently stuck on is that I have no idea how I'm going to maintain a good sleeping schedule yet. I'm endeavoring to make it a priority, but how the heck do you go to bed at a reasonable hour when your to-do list is incredibly long? Is there any way to make 6a not come so early?! ....If you hear of a miracle, let me know! :P It's going well though, and I'm plan to make the most out of my last semester here.
And lastly, my weigh-in for week 4.
Today marks day 29 and I have lost exactly 11 pounds. Pretty sweet, right?! The weight loss has obviously slowed down since the beginning but consistent losses each week really add up! I'm hoping that this upcoming week will get me "back to the basics" of eating 100% paleo and that the scale will drop perhaps a little more than these past two weeks. My goal: to lose 3.2 pounds. Think I can do it? :)
With tomorrow being day 30 I'm planning on weighing myself one more time so I can get an "official" 30 day weigh in, so stay tuned for that! And also be sure to check back sometime over the weekend because I'm planning on writing some sort of reaction post about these first 30 days and future plans as well.
Thanks of stopping by and I'll see ya next time!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Friend Makin' Monday!
Hi everyone! Time for Friend Makin' Mondays today. Had a great time in NYC this weekend...check back for that post in the next day or so!! Today was also the first day of the semester at school, so bare with me while I get back into school mode. But for now, enjoy FMM!
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It’s Monday again, and you know what that means! It’s time for Friend Makin’ Mondays so let’s get started…
If you’ve taken part in FMM then you know the rules. If you’re new, please take a moment to answer this week’s question on your own blog then add your link in the comments section at: www.alltheweigh.com so we can all see your FMM questions and answers. Please invite your blog readers to add their links here too so everyone has to opportunity to be seen. The idea is to connect with other awesome bloggers so take a moment to post your own FMM post and comment on a couple of other posts. Now it’s time for this week’s topic!
Now it’s your turn to answer this week’s questions! Don’t forget to come back and link up in the comments! And don’t forget…If you have an idea for FMM, send me an e-mail with the details, and you might see it here! Happy Monday!
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thanks guys, see you next time!
xoxo-
Julia
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It’s Monday again, and you know what that means! It’s time for Friend Makin’ Mondays so let’s get started…
FMM: Short Answers
- Mac or PC? Definitely Mac
- Do you paint your own nails? No :( I'm awful at it in fact.
- Beach or mountains? Definitely both depending on my mood. Love them both.
- What’s the title of the book you’re currently reading? The Inner Game of Tennis
- Do you dance? Heck yes! I think its fun....especially in the car. hehe.
- CNN or Fox News? Honestly, neither. I read online articles from a variety of sources and listen to the news on the radio at work in the mornings.
- Do you ride a bicycle? I love biking. love love love it.
- Do you get a yearly flu shot? Sometimes...some years I do and some years I dont
- Best movie you’ve seen in 2012? Well, the only movie I've seen in 2012 so far is "Friends with Benefits" but I've got plans to see Iron Lady later this week!
- Do you prefer to workout at home or at the gym? It depends...I worked out at home over the summer during p90x but now I workout at the gym.... I think I like the gym more.
- Last airport you were in? Bradley International Airport, on my way home from cali
- Married or single? Single
- iPhone or Android?Android. (but I want an iphone!)
- Do you prefer to be in pictures or taking pictures? I like both equally
- Favorite brand of sneakers? I think I have asics, and I like them
- Do you like snow? sure
- Do you have/want to have kids? Want.
- Summer or Winter? Either, so long as they are both mild :)
- Do you know how to swim? Yep. I like it a lot.
- Do you prefer to shop in store or online? Mostly in store, but it somewhat depends what I'm shopping for.
Now it’s your turn to answer this week’s questions! Don’t forget to come back and link up in the comments! And don’t forget…If you have an idea for FMM, send me an e-mail with the details, and you might see it here! Happy Monday!
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thanks guys, see you next time!
xoxo-
Julia
Friday, January 20, 2012
More 'Mini-Victories' and a Weekend away from my Kitchen
Hello Everyone! Just wanted to check in and say hello! :D
Things have been good since weigh-in day, although I've been a little sleepier than normal! Cravings are gone though so I am counting my blessings.
I put on a pair of dress pants yesterday and they fit my better than they did when I bought them back in September! It was awesome. :) And yesterday at the gym I was watching myself workout (come on, you all know you do it too!) and I noticed that my thighs were starting to looker thinner! So, we've had a couple of small victories that have kept me motivated. I also made myself a steak last night for dinner with some carmelized onions and broccoli....it totally hit the spot. :)
I start up school again on Monday, so I'm taking advantage of this last weekend and am going to go play a little bit. I'm going with a friend to have go have my Horn looked at for some repair work down in New Jersey and, among a few other errands, we are going to spend part of Saturday and Saturday night in NYC. (We are even going to try and catch a show!) I'm really looking forward to it, I think it will be exactly what I need.
So, with that said--this weekend is going to be an adventure in eating away from my kitchen. I'm up for it and I determined to be successful. (I must say though...I'm contemplating have 1 drink on Saturday night.) I will be back on Sunday and or Monday with a report of how it all goes.
Have a nice weekend everybody :)
See you next time.
Things have been good since weigh-in day, although I've been a little sleepier than normal! Cravings are gone though so I am counting my blessings.
I put on a pair of dress pants yesterday and they fit my better than they did when I bought them back in September! It was awesome. :) And yesterday at the gym I was watching myself workout (come on, you all know you do it too!) and I noticed that my thighs were starting to looker thinner! So, we've had a couple of small victories that have kept me motivated. I also made myself a steak last night for dinner with some carmelized onions and broccoli....it totally hit the spot. :)
I start up school again on Monday, so I'm taking advantage of this last weekend and am going to go play a little bit. I'm going with a friend to have go have my Horn looked at for some repair work down in New Jersey and, among a few other errands, we are going to spend part of Saturday and Saturday night in NYC. (We are even going to try and catch a show!) I'm really looking forward to it, I think it will be exactly what I need.
So, with that said--this weekend is going to be an adventure in eating away from my kitchen. I'm up for it and I determined to be successful. (I must say though...I'm contemplating have 1 drink on Saturday night.) I will be back on Sunday and or Monday with a report of how it all goes.
Have a nice weekend everybody :)
See you next time.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Weigh-in for Week 3
Well, it looks like me posting everyday has somewhat evolved to every few days. oops! Will you forgive me? :P
To reflect on this week I must say that PMSing while on paleo is difficult! (Sorry if that's TMI) I managed not to "cheat" or anything, but I definitely was eating more fruit than normal and ate way more almonds than I'd like to talk about. The lesson learned there: do not buy almonds. It doesn't end well! (For me, at least)
On Monday evening I made a pan-fried apple which was so delicious! I really really wanted chocolate and ice cream (ha!) so decided on an apple instead. After quartering the apple I cut it into really thin slices. Then I put the juice of a half of lemon, some vanilla extract, and some cinnamon in a bowl and coated the apples. Meanwhile I melted 1 tablespoon of butter down and got it pretty hot. Then I just threw the apples in the pan and cooked them up! It took maybe 5 or 6 minutes once they were in the pan. It totally hit the spot. It tasted like I was having warm apple pie.
Yesterday I made sure to eat 100% cleanly and sort of went "back to the basics" in hopes to make today's weigh in a good one. I drank a ton of water and got a great workout in as well too! And, I did my whole workout in my five-finger shoes! It was great. I'm super happy with my purchase.
So now for the results of the week.....drum roll!!
I'm down another .4 pounds for a total of 9.6 pounds lost in 3 weeks.
I'll take it! To be honest, I was really nervous about today's weigh in because I was less than thrilled with how my eating went on Sunday and Monday. So--to lose at all is a good thing in my book. And hey, it's still a good total of weight for the 3 weeks. And one other small victory...this is the lightest I've been in about 3 1/2 years!
My plan for the week ahead is to keep doing what I'm doing and not let silly cravings get the best of me if they appear again. I also am in the process of coming up with a game plan for this weekend because I'm going out of town for part of it and will, obviously, be away from my kitchen. How do I stay on track while on vacation? I'm determined to be successful so we will have to see what I come up with!
Thanks for stopping by, see you next time!
To reflect on this week I must say that PMSing while on paleo is difficult! (Sorry if that's TMI) I managed not to "cheat" or anything, but I definitely was eating more fruit than normal and ate way more almonds than I'd like to talk about. The lesson learned there: do not buy almonds. It doesn't end well! (For me, at least)
On Monday evening I made a pan-fried apple which was so delicious! I really really wanted chocolate and ice cream (ha!) so decided on an apple instead. After quartering the apple I cut it into really thin slices. Then I put the juice of a half of lemon, some vanilla extract, and some cinnamon in a bowl and coated the apples. Meanwhile I melted 1 tablespoon of butter down and got it pretty hot. Then I just threw the apples in the pan and cooked them up! It took maybe 5 or 6 minutes once they were in the pan. It totally hit the spot. It tasted like I was having warm apple pie.
Yesterday I made sure to eat 100% cleanly and sort of went "back to the basics" in hopes to make today's weigh in a good one. I drank a ton of water and got a great workout in as well too! And, I did my whole workout in my five-finger shoes! It was great. I'm super happy with my purchase.
So now for the results of the week.....drum roll!!
I'm down another .4 pounds for a total of 9.6 pounds lost in 3 weeks.
I'll take it! To be honest, I was really nervous about today's weigh in because I was less than thrilled with how my eating went on Sunday and Monday. So--to lose at all is a good thing in my book. And hey, it's still a good total of weight for the 3 weeks. And one other small victory...this is the lightest I've been in about 3 1/2 years!
My plan for the week ahead is to keep doing what I'm doing and not let silly cravings get the best of me if they appear again. I also am in the process of coming up with a game plan for this weekend because I'm going out of town for part of it and will, obviously, be away from my kitchen. How do I stay on track while on vacation? I'm determined to be successful so we will have to see what I come up with!
Thanks for stopping by, see you next time!
Monday, January 16, 2012
Weekend Fun
First I must sincerely apologize for not making an appearance on here yesterday! Rest assured though, I've still been on track despite my absence!
So, rewinding to Friday night....I made an all paleo dinner!
Here was the menu:
Appetizer- Deviled eggs (with homemade mayonnaise!)
Dinner: Shrimp Curry with a Broccoli salad
(I had a dessert planned too but it got to be too late)
I had never made homemade mayonnaise before so it was a fun adventure. I just googled "paleo mayonnaise," and found this recipe:
http://everydaypaleo.com/2011/06/20/homemade-paleo-mayo-cooking-demo/
Instead of a blender I made it in my KitchenAid mixer (with the whisk). And I ended up juicing a half of a lemon into it at the end as well. The results: definitely didn't taste like mayo from the store, but it worked well for the deviled eggs and the dressing for the salad. And I'm going to use some of the leftovers in my tuna salad later this week. :)
Here is a picture of my deviled eggs:
The whole meal was a lot of fun and none of us felt cheated out of carbs. :) Success!
I also got a new pair of shoes, which I am super excited about....
They are called five-finger shoes, and the website is here:
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/index.htm
I have been wanting a pair for quite some time and can't wait to start working out in them. yay!
The rest of the weekend has been full of relaxing, practicing my Horn, and hanging out with friends. It's been great. And, oh wait...I forgot--FOOTBALL! I took some time out of my Saturday to watch the 49ers game. It was epic. Such an awesome finish! I'm so proud to be from the Bay Area and cannot wait for them to take on the NY Giants next weekend!
I do have to put out a bit of a disclaimer though....I've had some cravings the past two days. Not fun! I've stuck with paleo fine, but I have to say--I've had my fair share of fruit and almonds the past couple of days. I'm going to go back to the basics tomorrow and am just hoping that the cravings go away. I sure hope a good night's sleep and a fresh start tomorrow will help!
That's all for now...see you next time! :)
So, rewinding to Friday night....I made an all paleo dinner!
Here was the menu:
Appetizer- Deviled eggs (with homemade mayonnaise!)
Dinner: Shrimp Curry with a Broccoli salad
(I had a dessert planned too but it got to be too late)
I had never made homemade mayonnaise before so it was a fun adventure. I just googled "paleo mayonnaise," and found this recipe:
http://everydaypaleo.com/2011/06/20/homemade-paleo-mayo-cooking-demo/
Instead of a blender I made it in my KitchenAid mixer (with the whisk). And I ended up juicing a half of a lemon into it at the end as well. The results: definitely didn't taste like mayo from the store, but it worked well for the deviled eggs and the dressing for the salad. And I'm going to use some of the leftovers in my tuna salad later this week. :)
Here is a picture of my deviled eggs:
Moving on to the main course-
I got the broccoli salad recipe here: http://paleodietlifestyle.com/bacon-grape-broccoli-salad/
And here is a picture:
And the shrimp curry recipe is here:
http://paleodietlifestyle.com/curried-shrimps-and-spinach/
I took the tails off of my shrimp, used 1/2 fat coconut milk (it's what Trader Joes had), and added about twice as much spinach as the recipe called for. It tasted great! Here is a picture:
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| I couldn't get a good picture...but it was delish! |
The whole meal was a lot of fun and none of us felt cheated out of carbs. :) Success!
I also got a new pair of shoes, which I am super excited about....
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| Me and my friend Walker both got a pair! |
http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/index.htm
I have been wanting a pair for quite some time and can't wait to start working out in them. yay!
The rest of the weekend has been full of relaxing, practicing my Horn, and hanging out with friends. It's been great. And, oh wait...I forgot--FOOTBALL! I took some time out of my Saturday to watch the 49ers game. It was epic. Such an awesome finish! I'm so proud to be from the Bay Area and cannot wait for them to take on the NY Giants next weekend!
I do have to put out a bit of a disclaimer though....I've had some cravings the past two days. Not fun! I've stuck with paleo fine, but I have to say--I've had my fair share of fruit and almonds the past couple of days. I'm going to go back to the basics tomorrow and am just hoping that the cravings go away. I sure hope a good night's sleep and a fresh start tomorrow will help!
That's all for now...see you next time! :)
Friday, January 13, 2012
Yesterday Was a Good Day.
The exciting news for the day is that I am now officially a member of the aerobics and fitness studio that I've been going to for the past two weeks! I went to another class last night and decided to go for it. They make it pretty affordable and there isn't a long term commitment or contract or anything which is nice as well. So in order to make the membership worth it (as opposed to just paying their drop in fees) I need to attend 7 classes per month. My goal is to consistently go 2-3 times a week but if nothing else I will at least be going 7 times. :P
I am also having a few friends over for dinner tonight and I am super excited to cook an all paleo meal for them! :) We are going to do an appetizer, main course, and dessert. And don't worry, I will be sure to take some pictures and post about the recipes tomorrow. ;)
And lastly, I just have to say how blessed and thankful I was yesterday when I opened up a check from one of my employers and I had a $200 Christmas bonus added on to my paycheck. I know it doesn't have anything to do with "going paleo for 30 days," but I was just blown away and super excited so wanted to share. Philippians 4:19 and Ephesians 3:20 immediately came to mind upon opening that check. :)
So yea, yesterday was a good day! Today has been good so far too...except I've gotten quite the slow start! Oh well! I'm off to conquer the day and I'll be sure to come back tomorrow with photos and recipes. :)
One last thing: Go 49ers!!!!!!
see you next time....
I am also having a few friends over for dinner tonight and I am super excited to cook an all paleo meal for them! :) We are going to do an appetizer, main course, and dessert. And don't worry, I will be sure to take some pictures and post about the recipes tomorrow. ;)
And lastly, I just have to say how blessed and thankful I was yesterday when I opened up a check from one of my employers and I had a $200 Christmas bonus added on to my paycheck. I know it doesn't have anything to do with "going paleo for 30 days," but I was just blown away and super excited so wanted to share. Philippians 4:19 and Ephesians 3:20 immediately came to mind upon opening that check. :)
So yea, yesterday was a good day! Today has been good so far too...except I've gotten quite the slow start! Oh well! I'm off to conquer the day and I'll be sure to come back tomorrow with photos and recipes. :)
One last thing: Go 49ers!!!!!!
see you next time....
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