Showing posts with label 2013 $100K Transformation Challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2013 $100K Transformation Challenge. Show all posts

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Day 29, 12 Week Challenge

Went to the gym tonight and had a pretty good workout. But my hair was done and my makeup was on so I had a lot of gawkers. Not cool. I was able to do two sets on the incline bench press, but then two boys jumped on it and they are machine hogs, so I just did my third on the flat bench press. Also, I have noticed that there is a huge difference in the weight amount on the different areas for rope pull-downs. The plates say they are the same weight, but on one I can do 50-60 while on another I can only do 20-30. I wonder if the one is broken??

But Jordan did stop me to talk about his girlfriend again tonight. He was excited because she agreed to come workout with him. YaY! But it was legs day and so he wanted to know which exercises he should do with her. Ya so my HR dropped and my watch kept running. Dangit. I do enjoy the socializing, but it does hinder the workout a little. But oh well. I am so happy she joined him and Sloan! That's awesome! Another girl to join me!


Push Day - Phase Two
Time: 1:07:41
Time In Zone: 1:07:41
Avg BPM: 144
Peak BPM: 182
Calories: 898

After I did my routine I jumped back on the machines and finished up what I wasn't able to yesterday. Which was super hard because I am so sore today. Ouch! Didn't use my watch though so I don't have any stats to share with you tonight. Sorry! 

OH YA! And earlier today I spontaneously called up my mom and asked her to go running with me. And she did! We didn't go for a very long run, but it sure was nice to get out and go for a jog. I miss it so much! And the inversion wasn't too bad today. It was actually kinda crazy because it was 32 degrees out but felt much warmer because of the sun. But it was kind of annoying because it made deciding on the amount of layers to wear very difficult! But we did it! We ran. There were only a few spots on the sidewalk that never got shoveled that were super treacherous to go through with the jogging stroller. But other than that it was great! Because our city actually plows the walking trail!! Awesome!

Run with Mom and Jogging Stroller
Time: 39:54
Time In Zone: 39:54
Avg BPM: 136
Peak BPM: 171
Calories: 476

But I'm off to bed. See you tomorrow!

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Day 28, 12 Week Challenge

Went to the gym at 8:45pm tonight. Just a tad earlier than I usually do. Because Josh had his basketball game at 9:50pm.
I tried to hit it hard and fast, but tonight was legs/abs. It was the first time I had done them at the gym. So hard. My legs were all wobbly and jello-like. HooRaY!
But I couldn't finish in time. I missed out on 4 minutes of cardio and 4 sets of exercises. Dangit.  I really need the machines in order to do them, so I may just make up for it tomorrow. If I'm not too sore. And next time I will be faster. Tonight I had to wait for the machines. again. And I ran into one of the girls I know. She is absolutely gorgeous. Every time she goes to the gym she looks like a model. Hair, makeup, clothing, the works. Which makes my sweaty, blah-faced, hair not done self look even worse than normal. haha. But in true girl fashion we were idolizing each other's physiques. lol. 
But here are my stats for what I was able to get done:


Legs/Abs - Phase Two
Time - 1:01:16
Time In Zone - 1:01:16
Avg BPM - 158
Peak BPM - 188
Calories - 955

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Day 27, 12 Week Challenge

Pull Day - Phase Two
Timer: 1:11:47
Time In Zone: 1:11:47 
Avg BPM: 150
Peak BPM: 214
Calories: 1024

Tonight was Pull Day. But in PHASE TWO. There are a couple of exercises from Phase One, but mostly new ones. 
It is good to switch up your routine so that you continue to progress and not plateau.
But my arms are definitely sore.
I am loving my new workout! But at the same time I am not so thrilled because it uses more machines. That means I have to wait in line for machines. ugh.
Plus, people are getting to know me at the gym so more people are starting to talk to me. I love it! But it does slow down my workout a bit and my HR drops too low.
Jordan's gf is mad at him. Poor guy. They are having communication problems. sounds familiar. And she is having a hard time dealing with his past.
sounds familiar as well. The broad guy who walked with me out to our cars wants to go somewhere warmer. My ex-arch nemesis and I made up. She's actually super nice now. And there were a few other random run-ins as well.    Maybe it's because I had makeup on and didn't look so scary tonight??? jkjk.

Monday, February 4, 2013

Day 26, 12 Week Challenge

Push Day - Phase Two
Time: 1:00:50
Time In Zone: 1:00:50
Avg BPM: 157
Peak BPM: 196
Calories: 938

Monday, January 21, 2013

12 week challenge, Day 12

Today was a good day. I didn't follow my nutrition plan exactly though. But I did like 5x better than I have been these past few days. I really cheated way too much! But I promised myself I was going to do this and so I can't let a few days ruin all 12 weeks. I started eating way too late today so it really messed up my meals. Plus we are out of eggs, so here was my food today:

6oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, lemon pepper
1/2 cup baked sweet potato, butter spray, cinnamon
1 cup frozen, chopped broccoli and cauliflower mix, butter spray, season salt
Biotin, Protandim
6oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, lemon pepper
1/2 cup baked sweet potato, butter spray, cinnamon
1 cup frozen, chopped broccoli and cauliflower mix, butter spray, season salt
1 scoop protein powder
1 medium red delicious apple, 1 Tbsp almond butter
3 Oatmeal Dark Chocolate Cookies
1 scoop Dfine8
1 scoop protein powder, multivitamin

TOTALS
 
FOOD
Calories: 1,444
Carbohydrates: 152.68 
Fat: 40.69
Protein: 121.42
 
Calories: 103%
Carbohydrates: 49%
Fat: 13%
Protein: 39%
 
EXERCISE
Timer: 47.41
Time In Zone: 47.41
Avg BPM: 167
Peak BPM: 195
Calories: 814
 
Ok, so I have to gloat again tonight. Remember that boy that I was telling you about before. Well, his wife showed up tonight. While I was over doing abs and back on the floor she came over. She said that I looked very familiar, and I agreed. Then she asked where I went to school. Same school. I asked when she graduated. Same year. We exchanged maiden and current names. Sounded familiar, but just couldn't place it. So while I was working out and doing my cool-down and stretching I racked my brain. I could not place this girl. She looked so familiar. And then it HIT me! I DO know her! She is one of the girls that made 9th grade a living **** for me. She was a few words I will not name on here. And guess what?! She was fat. Hahahaha! Yep. She had let herself go. Hahahaha! Karma. So, while I drove home tonight I had to do my little victory dance. lol. So for all you girls out there dealing with whatever issues you might have and thinking life is horrible in Jr. High or High School guess what?! It can and WiLL get sooo... much better! Just enjoy it the best you can while you have it. Because one day none of it will matter.
 
Today was my PULL DAY. And after I did my workout I did a little extra and my cool-down and stretching. That is not part of the total up there. It's just a little extra something something for me. :]

Saturday, January 19, 2013

12 week challenge, Day 10

Today I started off well with my nutrition, but then I got lax and then I caved...

2 cups oatmeal, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1 tsp agave, cinnamon
4 egg whites, spicy brown mustard
6 oz chicken, 1 Tbsp bbq sauce
1/2 cup brown rice, butter spray, soy sauce, season salt
1 cup cucumbers, salt

6 oz chicken, 1 Tbsp bbq sauce
1/2 cup brown rice, butter spray, soy sauce, season salt
and then...
1 piece of coconut cream pie
6 white cheddar rice cakes
and I know there was more I just can't remember what it was....
but then I tried correcting my night snack cravings by eating a red grapefruit and a cup of Green Tea because I really wanted another piece of pie...


I did not wake up early enough to make it to the gym like I wanted to, so after eating the pie and everything I decided to do a home workout video because Hallie was sleeping. Shocking huh?!? I didn't know what to do with myself. So, I cleaned up a bit and then realized I had better workout before she wakes up because who knows how long she'll sleep. So, I walked over to my collection and chose one of my hardest workouts because I knew I needed it after all my cheating...

Jillian Michael's Banish Fat Boost Metabolism

Timer: 3:20
Time in Zone: 3:20
Avg BPM: 111
Peak BPM:  139
Calories: 26

I made it halfway through the warm-up when I heard the little cries of my non-sleeping angel. crap. I stopped my watch, paused the video, got her up and changed her and fed her. And then I went through my inner debate of do I dare try and exercise with her awake or do I throw in the towel for the day??? I decided to kick my butt...

Jillian Michael's Banish Fat Boost Metabolism
Timer: 50:56
Time In Zone: 50:56
Avg BPM: 160
Peak BPM: 198
Calories: 810

Of course Hallie was trying to climb all over me during the workout. She couldn't figure out why I was hopping all over the room and not picking her up. She climbed on my stomach during the crunch things and on my back during the Superman exercise and all over my legs and arms during the others. lol. She kept it very interesting. Just more resistance right?! jkjk.

Pretty good workout! I just wish I had stuck to my nutrition this week. I feel really lousy. There's part of me that just wants to give up. But there's part of me that knows I'll never forgive myself if I do. I have to stick with it! Tomorrow I'm going to cook up my meals for the week and buy more veggies. And I'm not going to buy any more treats because when I give myself an inch I take a mile and a half. No more. I have to do this. I am going to do this. Just because I lost the battle doesn't mean I can't win the war. See you tomorrow.

p.s. I did not track my calories again....

Thursday, January 17, 2013

12 week challenge, Day 8

12 weeks X 7 days/week = 84 days
84 days - 8 days = 76 days until the challenge is over!

Here's what I ate for my CHEAT DAY today:

probiotics + water
old fashioned oats + blueberries + agave +cinnamon
rice cakes + kashi cookie
chicken breast + bbq sauce + brown rice + butter spray + soy sauce + season salt + spinach + fat free dressing
kashi cookies
Mongolian Grill - chicken breast, celery, broccoli, water chestnuts, carrots, purple cabbage, canned pineapple, bokchoy, another really fibrous vegetable, mushrooms, tofu, sprouts, zucchini, nuts, lemon sauce, pineapple sauce, house sauce, and terriyaki sauce. oh ya and a fortune cookie for dessert.
Cadbury Mini Eggs
Protein Drink
That was one of my plates at Mongolian Grill. Looks tasty huh?!

Sorry, but I don't have any TOTALS for my food today because I have no idea what I consumed at Mongolian Grill. I just know for sure that I cheated on my nutrition!

I didn't wake up knowing that today would be my cheat day, but it soon became one. lol. Dang hormones screwing me all up. lol. Being a girl is no fun at all. And plus, I'm on Paragard so it's really no fun! 
But my parents called and asked if I wanted to go out to eat with them because they are leaving town tomorrow. I couldn't say no. So I said yes, and I decided to join them in the feast because they were going to my favorite restaurant. The Mongolian Grill. The one in Layton not Ogden. Huge Difference. It's kind of like a buffet, but slightly different. You grab a bowl and go through and throw whatever you want on your plate. The first time I did it I added noodles because it was like my subconscious thought it was mandatory since I was eating chinese food. But it's Not mandatory here. So, after my lovely Mother pointed that out to me because noodles fill you up way too fast I decided to skip them. Now I just fill .. well OVERfill my bowl with proteins and veggies. And then you add whatever oils or sauces you would like. And then you walk up to the counter and the guy throws it on this massive flat grill and tosses it around until it's done and then scoops it up and tosses it onto a plate and sends it back to you. It's so much fun! You get to make any creation you please and you can make it as healthy or unhealthy as you would like!  I lOVE it! So, my cheat meal wasn't actually all that bad. It had tons of veggies and protein. YaY! 

And tonight I made it to the gym! I still hurt from the burn, but now it's tolerable. And everyone was talking to me tonight. A lady who I had no idea who she was walked up to me and was like "You're Caraline right? I know your mother in-law. She says you're doing a competition. I just wanted to let you know that your arms are looking amazing!" How awesome huh?! And then a few other minor occurrences. But the main one that stood out tonight was this boy. He went to school with me from 5th grade - 12th grade. Did he talk to me? No. Did he date my best friend? Yes. Did I have a crush on him? Yes. Well, guess who walked up to me tonight and started talking to me?! Yep. Him! And he kept coming over and making little convos. He even came over and did some ab work on a ball while I was stretching out. And I kept catching him in the mirror staring at my tush. Hahaha. Yes, I was quite flattered. And the whole time my inner diva was dancing around, laughing, and chanting "Bet you wish you had me now!" Best part is, he's not as cute as he was back then. I am so much hotter than him! YES! In your face sucka! Ok, ok I'll be nice now. But I just had to gloat. This diet/workout is definitely paying off! Motivation for tomorrow attained!

TOTALS
TIME: 50:50
TIME IN ZONE: 50:50
AVG BPM: 169
PEAK BPM: 199
CALORIES: 884

Oh and did I mention that today I actually took the time to stretch out after my workout? That is one of my goals: To start stretching after EVERY workout. I want lean sexy muscles. And my flexibility back. And I did a few extra small workouts too since I missed so many this week. But not a whole lot. Just a few.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

12 week challenge, Day 6

Today was R.O.U.G.H

I had some major major cravings today. I wanted the sour cream n' onion chips I had to pack for Josh's lunch. I wanted a slice of bread.... so bad! I wanted a treat. I needed more to eat.

I don't have a time schedule today, but here's what I ate:

1 cup cooked old fashioned oats
1/4 cup (dry) steel cut oats
1 tsp agave
1/4 cup blueberries
banana
4 egg whites
Grey Poupon dijon mustard
banana
6oz chicken breast
1 Tbsp Famous Dave's Rich & Sassy BBQ sauce
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
I can't Believe It's Not Butter spray
Soy Sauce
Season Salt
1 1/2 cups baby carrots
1/2 cup cucumbers
salt
banana
banana
Met-RX Big100 Cookie Dough Protein Bar
Banana
3oz chicken
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 cup celery
4 caramel rice cakes

See?! I told you so. It was BAD! But at least I chose healthy treats. That's the important part. I did indulge, but I managed to control it. YaY!

No Exercise Today
because I am burnt. No, I am Fried! I decided to go and make myself feel better yesterday by making a pit-stop at the tanning salon. It's the perfect pick me up during the winter. I only go like once a month .. if that. But my bed (level 3) was full, so she offered me a level 5 because it has the same tanning time. I didn't know a level 5 tanned you more. I went for the whole time and now I am a bing cherry. EVERYWHERE.  ouch.  It hurts so much. Especially taking care of Hallie and trying to nurse. Double ouch. I am praying that it all doesn't peel away. Hopefully I can exercise tomorrow. And wear clothes.... lol.

After I wrote this I did end up binging a little. oops. I think I was too stressed out and resorted to my old ways of dealing with it.. Food. I ate almost 5 servings of Toasted Asiago Kashi Crackers. They are much healthier than what I wanted to eat. But I shouldn't have eaten that many or that late. But we all make mistakes. I just have to make sure that I don't punish myself or continue it in the morning. Tomorrow will be a better day.


TOTALS
CALS: 2,818
CARBS: 469.96
PROT: 134.87
FAT: 47.91
201% of RDI

Monday, January 14, 2013

12 Week Challenge, Day 5

9:00am - 6 egg whites, 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp Grey Poupon dijon mustard
10:30am - 1 whole red grapefruit
12:00pm - 6oz chicken breast sprinkled with Famous Daves steak burger seasoning, 1/2 cup brown rice seasoned with I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray, soy sauce and season salt, 1 cup cucumbers lightly seasoned with salt
meal #3

12:30pm - 6oz sugar-free raspberry lemonade drink, Protandim supplement, Biotin supplement
3:00pm - 1scoop protein powder, 14oz water, 1 large banana
5:00pm - 1cup spaghetti squash, 1/2cup No Sugar Added Ragu, 4oz lean ground turkey

First half of meal #5
5:30pm - 2 cups vegetables, 1 Tbsp all-natural peanut butter

Second half of meal #5
8:30pm - Define8 (pre-workout)
9:00pm - went to the gym
10:00pm - 1 scoop protein powder
11:30pm - in bed. not asleep. but in bed.

TOTALS

FOOD
Cals: 1,373
Carbs: 143.01
Fat: 31.08
Prot: 133.47
98% of RDI

Exercise
Pull Day at the Gym
Time: 53:05
Time in Zone: 53:05
Avg BPM: 163
Peak BPM: 200
Calories Burned: 871

Sunday, January 13, 2013

12 week challenge, Day 4

8:00am - Saccharomyces Boulardii + MOS, Multidophilus 12, 6 oz water
9:00am - start cooking ultra-size waffles and hard-boiled eggs in oven
9:45am - ultra-size waffles, 16oz water, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray
Ultra-Size Waffles
12:00pm - de-shelled the eggs. It took me 14 minutes to de-shell 24 eggs
12:20pm- 8oz Raspberry Lemonade Sugar-free drink, Quadra Cuts Extreme
12:30pm - threw the egg shells on the garden, pulled out more chicken to defrost, and brought in two spaghetti squash from the garage to warm up
1:00pm - 5oz tuna (in water, drained), 2tsp grey poupon deli mustard, 1tbsp hot dog relish, 1 cup spinach leaves, 1tsp free zesty italian dressing, 1/4 cup (dry) steel cut oats, 2tsp flax seeds, cinnamon, 1/4 cup blueberries (frozen), 1tsp amber agave nectar
1:30pm - OneADay Men's multivitamin, 4oz raspberrylemonade sugar-free drink
5:00pm - cut coupons and went shopping to pick up groceries once Hallie went down for nap
8:00pm - 1 scoop protein powder
8:15pm - started making spaghetti squash
9:00pm - 6oz boneless skinless chicken breast, lemon pepper, 2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, 1/2 cup long grain brown rice, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray, Season Salt
9:15pm - finished making spaghetti squash, ground turkey, spaghetti sauce, and baked chicken for the week, and cleaned up the kitchen
How I cook my chicken

12:00am - MaxZMA

Soooo....
It took me 30 minutes to eat the waffles. By the time I was done I could not eat the 1/2 cup of oatmeal. p.s. do not judge me by the waffles. Trying to make them look decent was hopeless. I think I added too much water.
I skipped meal #2 because I was still too stuffed! I didn't get meal #4 until really late because I was too busy.
And that moved meal #5 back too, which left no time or room for meal #6. I'll have to try again tomorrow.

Totals
Cals: 1,309
Fat: 21.60
Carbs: 119.46
Prot: 159.64
94% of RDI

No Exercise Today
because it's a rest day. And Josh and Hallie are still sick. I was too busy. And the gym is closed on Sundays.

Saturday, January 12, 2013

12 week Challenge, Day 3

9:30am - Green Tea, 2 lemon slices, 1 package C&H Light (stevia&sugar), Multidophilus 12, Saccharomyces Boulardii + Mos
10:30am - 1/4cup (dry) steel cut oats, 1/4 cup frozen blueberries, cinnamon, 1 tsp Amber Agave Nectar
12:30 - 1scoop GNC Pro Performance AMP Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60 - Chocolate, 16oz water, Biotin, Protandim
2:30pm - 6oz skinless boneless chicken breast, 1/2 cup frozen broccoli, 1 cup spinach leaves, 1tsp Free Zesty Italian Dressing, Vexacore Heat, 4oz sugar-free raspberry lemonade drink
5:30pm - 1scoop GNC Pro Performance AMP Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60 - Chocolate, 16oz water
9:30pm - 6oz skinless boneless chicken breast, 2 cup frozen broccoli, 1/2 cup brown rice, 4oz sugar-free raspberry lemonade drink
11:30pm - Max ZMA
 
Total
Calories: 1,024
Carbs: 95.51
Protein: 130.75
Fat: 14.94
73% of RDI
 
I missed my 6th meal because all of my other meals were eaten too late and I wasn't home to eat my fifth meal when I should have. Tomorrow I will have to begin eating earlier and end earlier. I have been extremely hungry today. It's absolutely important to make sure that you eat all 6 of your meals and to eat the correct amounts during those meals. I accidentally only added one scoop instead of two during my 2nd meal. And missed my 6th meal. And in my 3rd meal I ate two veggies instead of my complex carb. I only drank 32oz of water on top of my food list. That is really no bueno as well. Tomorrow I need to stick to the plan and maybe my tummy won't be rumbling and upset.
 
No exercise today
because Hallie was sick with a cold, Josh worked, I was gone from 3pm-9pm, and the gym closes at 5pm on Saturdays.

Friday, January 11, 2013

12 Week Challenge, Day 2

Ummm...
ok. so I started off with good intentions... But then it all went downhill....

I woke up and made some Green Tea. I added 2 slices of lemon and 1 tsp of Amber Agave Nectar. Perfect way to start off the day.

And then I started making my Steel Cut Oats. I didn't have a full cup like the recipe calls for so I just used all I had. Then I added a little bit less than 1/4 cup ( I think) flax seeds.  After it was done I separated it into four portions. I put three in the fridge and kept one to eat. I added frozen blueberries, cinnamon, and 1 tsp clover honey to sweeten.

Then it got closer to lunch time and I wanted meat. But we didn't have any. And the kitchen was a mess. Which stresses me out. Bad! I opened the fridge and realized I still had spinach leftover from my detox that I needed to use. So I threw a bunch in a bowl and added some Free Zesty Italian dressing by Kraft. I wanted to add Ranch, but I knew Ranch was too unhealthy, so I went with the healthier option. I also added raisins for a little more of a treat.

But an hour later I was still hungry. I opened up the fridge and realized Josh had defrosted my Turkey franks. I'm kind of a germ-a-phobe and I believe that once you defrost something you need to eat it as soon as possible. I think I used that as an excuse. So I cooked up 2 and ate them with Famous Dave's BBQ sauce. It was delicious. It's been forever since I had a hot dog. And the sauce makes them especially good. And I was still hungry and so I cooked up 2 more. And then I was still hungry so I cooked up 2 more. And then I was still hungry and so I cooked up the rest because I figured I had already eaten way too much sodium  and so 2 more wouldn't hurt and I would put the others in the fridge. But then I ended up eating the rest. I ate the entire package of hot dogs. ugh!

I was so disappointed in myself that I got a little angry and depressed and ate the last half of the Dutch Apple Pie in the fridge as well. OMG! I couldn't stop. I was ravenous and psychotic. I ate the package of Fierce Cinnamon Hot Tamales too. Which I don't even like. Then I ate my Wendy's Frosty I had frozen in the freezer. I was losing all control. I just kept getting more upset with myself and eating more and more.

The whole time I was doing this I was talking to my friend who had started her training for the NPC bikini competition on march 30th. I talked to her about training for it months ago. But I never stuck to it. But she started saying that I could and should do one. It got me thinking.... maybe I could. And maybe I should. But my negative side kept kicking in - You can't do it, You would never stick to it, You can't get ready in 11 weeks, It's too expensive, etc.

But even with the nagging negatives running through my head I jumped on the computer and started doing some research. It was really hard because the entire time I was eating junk and Hallie was crying and complaining. That's all she does anymore. And I think that's one of the reasons why I was so stressed and eating so much. Because that's all she has done for over a month now. She cries and cries and cries and wants to be held 24/7. And she won't take naps anymore. And Josh never helps out except for a couple of minutes every once in a blue moon.

Today I have failed, but tomorrow I will do better. And maybe, just maybe I will see if I can train in time to compete. Because one day I will. It's on my bucket list. And what better time than today... er umm tomorrow.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

2013 $100K Transformation Challenge

I logged onto one of the old sites I used to use for diet & exercise info and saw that they were having a competition...
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2013-100k-challenge.html

I decided what better way to stay motivated! I doubt I will win because I don't have as much to lose, but being part of a group is always better than trying to do something alone. I'm doing it more for the support, advice, motivation, and commitment.

12 weeks

In twelve weeks I plan to lean out. I want to drop down to 110 lbs. I was this weight back in 2006 and it's my favorite weight to be at. Not too skinny not too thick. I want to drop down to about 15% body fat. Right now I think I'm about 25% BF. And I'm 122 lbs.

My goal is to stick to the 6-meal plan that my personal trainer set up for me almost 2 years ago. But I could never stick to it. It was pretty restrictive. But I could never even fully start it because he didn't figure out the portions or calories for me. He just gave me the basics of the ingredients and recipes. I was supposed to figure out portions and calories myself. It was just too much work.

And I could never find the time to prep all my meals. Especially since we were living in my in-laws basement. All we had in our room was a microwave and a tiny fridge. No sink, no counter, no bathroom, no stove. I had to borrow the kitchen whenever I wanted to make anything and if I wanted to wash out my dishes. I hated going up to the kitchen because somebody that hated me was always in it. So, I never went up there if they were home. It really limited my meal options... to pretty much nothing. Plus, I was working full-time and they provided free UNHEALTHY lunches. I hated spending money to take my own lunch when I could eat for free without having to make it myself. But it would have been better for me if I had.
But now I have a kitchen and I plan on making my meals ahead of time and having them ready for when I'm hungry. That's the most important part! Preparation.

Today I've been eating really bad and I didn't sign up for this until half the day was gone anyway so I'm going to have today as my last meal day and start tomorrow...

Wish Me Luck!

xoxo - caraline sue