Tuesday - Rest Day...no workout

I planned for a workout today, but I my legs were super sore when I woke up. The weather this morning did not inspire me to move much, cloudy followed by drizzle.

I took a Costco trip today with my friend. I haven't been to Costco in over a year. Hard to justify purchasing too much at Costco for my family of 3. I go to the Farmer's Market for all our produce and we don't have a huge need for bagels, cereal, muffins, etc. by the 3 dozen, so all I bought was meats, salmon, almonds and eggs. I do love Costco, but this time I did not need paper products, cleaning products, drinks, or snacks.

Well, I made Costco ribs for my husband & son for dinner, sauteed some zucchini, and steamed corn. I didn't eat any of the dinner. I was still full from the nuts I ate earlier.

(B) 2 egg omelet/ 1 slice Swiss/ tea/ water
(S)
(L) chop salad/ hummus/ babaganouj/ water
(S) nuts/ iced tea/ dark chocolate
(D)

I am not going to post my food log anymore. Tomorrow I am moving to Phase II on the South Beach Diet and start enjoying my life. I have kept away from most junk food, breads, fruits, candy, and cocktails. I love to cook and eat out. Moderation, moderation, moderation!

Sunday - Steak House Dinner

Just another lazy Sunday. My husband made blueberry pancakes. Whole wheat, it couldn't hurt, right? I must admit halfway through, I had a little tummy ache. Was it in my head or was my body in shock...who knows. I might go back on Phase I tomorrow. We'll see.

Overall, not a bad day. I woke up too early, however, got to the gym. Good thing, family dinner was at Ruths Chris tonight. I passed on the bread and the garlic mashed potatoes, didn't miss anything. Couple bite of dessert...hmmm...I'll weigh myself in the morning.

(B) blueberry pancake with butter, cheese stick, blueberries, 1/2 apple, water
(S) decaf iced coffee
(L) ham & turkey sandwich (half bread), water
(S) sugar-free candies
(D) 3 oz steak, 3 prawns, green beans, 2 T creamed spinach, wine, asparagus salad, sorbet, 2 bites chocolate cake, berries & cream, decaf coffee


Workout: All Cardio
10 treadmill, 20 cycle, and 20 arc trainer

Saturday - Would you like an hors d'oeuvre?

What to do at a function when you are a surrounded by non-SB foods? I heard it many times, eat a little before you go out, avoid the buffet, stick to the veggies and fruit. OK..."Would you like to try an hors d'oeuvre?" You can say "no" a million times, but eventually you might just say "Yes". Today my yes was the Filo wrapped asparagus with asiago. Good news, that was the only and I am OK!

(B) turkey/Ham/Swiss sandwich with half the bread, decaf nonfat mocha
(S) blueberries
(L) 2 beef brochettes, 1/2 apple, 1 asparagus filo, water
(S) nuts, wine
(D) Veggie taco salad w/black beans, water

Workout: None. Worked the PARTY!

Almost Halftime!

(B) 2 oz. steak, spinach, decaf earl grey
(S) seasoned nori, water, plum, 1/2 sugar free jelled dessert
(L) 3 meatballs, sugar free hard candy, water
(S) cashews
(D) 2 oz. steak, tomato & basil, cucumbers, water, red wine

Workout: 45 minutes Arc Trainer

A warm day, low 80's, I know I should appreciate the warmth, when the drizzly Seattle rainy days come back, I will need to double my doses of vitamin D.

Day 5: Making Lunches

Well, at 10:30 pm last night, I was hungry and had a mozzarella cheese stick and water. Thinking I have ruined the diet... I weighed myself this morning and have lost AGAIN.

Another Challenge: Making Lunches for OTHERS

My husband works out before work, so since I am currently unemployed, I don't mind getting up to make lunches for him. I had packed leftovers from last night's Salmon & Asparagus Dinner, but I still had a Breakfast to pack. Egg Salad Sandwich. I had just seen an episode of Everyday Food and they made an egg salad sandwich made simply with mayonnaise, dill relish, and OLD BAY. Delicious. I didn't make one for myself, especially since I can't have have bread right now.

(B) hard boiled egg/ mozzarella stick
(S) handful of unsalted peanuts
(L) turkey lettuce wraps/ sugar-free jello
(S) ham/ gouda/ sugar-free lemonade
(D) Beef-Veal Kofta Kababs/ Greek Salad/ Hummus/ sugar-free fudgcicle

This morning, I started reading The Julie/Julia Project blog while watching The Four Feathers. I would like to cook every Julia recipe, however, I am going to cook all The South Beach Diet recipes instead.

DAY 4 - Going OK

I served a South Beach Diet dinner to my family last night, however, I added garlic bread. I didn't eat the bread, but figured, my family is not on this diet, so they can have bread.

I made Marinated Flank Steak, South Beach Mashed Potatoes (pureed cauliflower), and steamed Broccoli. Recipes came right out of the South Beach Diet book.

The weather is cool today, so I spent time Gardening again.

(B) 2 hard-boiled egg whites, 1 yolk/ 6 oz. V8/ tea
(S) mozzarella cheese stick/ 3 slices deli turkey
(L) small hamburger patty/ cheese/ water
(S) peanuts/ sugar-free jello/ gouda
(D) grilled Salmon with garlic & lemon/ grilled asparagus & chayote/ sugar-free popcicle

A little challenge today. My good friend is a flight attendant and brought stroopwaffels, dutch crackers and gouda to my home today. I nibbled on the gouda, but I'll have to put the other 2 items out of site for a couple weeks.