Day 24: March 24, 2008
I am 1/3 of the way through the Joseph Pilates Challenge, and I’m already seeing results.
Remember, Mr. Pilates promised that after 10 sessions I’d feel a difference, after 20 sessions I’d see a difference, and after 30 sessions I’d have a whole new body. Well, after 10 sessions I’ve lost 7 lbs and I feel fantastic. If I could do Pilates everyday I would. I’m sure that I would have a body like Madonna’s (who also does Pilates) if I did. Doing Pilates 3 times a week for a little over 3 weeks now has definitely changed me for the better. I am more flexible now then I have ever been. I am strong too, and getting stronger every session as I’m learning to do intermediate exercises, which also focus on the extremities while continuing to work out my core.
Food intake:
Although I have lapsed a bit on recording my experience, I have remained diligent when it comes to tracking my food intake. I have given up sodas completely and most other drinks besides water. I have been drinking Trader Joe’s Blueberry Green Tea, around 8-10 tea bags a week. It tastes great, is rich with anti-oxidants, and I have found it to be an appetite suppresant as well. Davidson, my Pilates instructor, would prefer that I drink Green Tea without any added flavoring, but for now its better than Diet Coke.
Speaking of Diet Coke, I recently had one accidently. My friend has asked me to take her to and from a surgery she was having, and while I packed snacks, I forgot to bring water. About an hour into the surgery I was thirsting to death, so a nurse directed me to a soda machine that had water in it as well. It was the only one in the hospital (or so she said), and when I pushed the button for Dasani, it was SOLD OUT. I stood in front of the machine for a whole minute before deciding that something was better than nothing, and reluctantly bought a Diet Coke.
BIG MISTAKE. I felt completely cracked out on the caffeine, only to crash later. Also, for the remainder of the day I felt like complete crap. Like I had poisoned myself or something. It was awful. On a positive note, it was the negative reinforcement I needed to kick the habit for good. I no longer long for Diet Coke as I had been.
Weight:
March 10, 2008 - 135.6 lbs
March 20, 2008 - 133 lbs (yay, skinniest I’ve been yet!)
Here is what I’ve eaten since I had last written:
Day 14: March 10, 2008
Apple
Tomato
Moroccan (not sure what this is- but it’s how I recorded it)
Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Chili Dogs (no Buns)
Corn on Husk
Total Calories: 1,262
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 Fat - 32.7% (47 grams)
 Protein - 23.9% (77 grams)
 Carbohydrates - 43.4% (139 grams)
 Alcohol - 0.0%
 Other - 0.0%Daily Sodium Intake - 2,169 mg
Daily Sugar Intake - 41 grams
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 161 mg
Daily Saturated Fat Intake - 19 grams
Daily Fiber Intake - 19 grams |
Day 15: March 11, 2008
Baby Carrots
Orange
Go Raw Trek Mix
Spelt Bread and Peanut Butter
Southwestern style Chicken Wrap
String Cheese
Corn on the Husk
Hotdog
Salad
Samoa
Beer
Diet Coke- awful!!
Total Calories: 1,688
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Fat - 44.5% (87 grams)
Protein - 13.1% (57 grams)
Carbohydrates - 31.3% (137 grams)
Alcohol - 11.1% (28 grams)
Other - 0.0%Daily Sodium Intake - 1,877 mg
Daily Sugar Intake - 39 grams
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 90 mg
Daily Saturated Fat Intake - 23 grams
Daily Fiber Intake - 28 grams |
Day 16: March 12, 2008
Baby Carrots
Go Raw Trek Mix
Rotisserie Chicken
Sauteed Spinach
Wine
Beer
Tomatoes with olive oil and vinegar
Yellow Curry Chicken
Total Calories: 1,181
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Fat - 42.0% (55 grams)
Protein - 17.6% (52 grams)
Carbohydrates - 24.1% (71 grams)
Alcohol - 14.7% (25 grams)
Other - 1.6%Daily Sodium Intake - 1,066 mg
Daily Sugar Intake - 32 grams
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 167 mg
Daily Saturated Fat Intake - 15 grams
Daily Fiber Intake - 9 grams |
Day 17: March 13, 2008
Boston Market Meatloaf
Boston Market Mashed Potatoes
Boston Market Green Beans
Boston Market Cornbread
Total Calories: 930
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Fat - 47.0% (51 grams)
Protein - 15.3% (37 grams)
Carbohydrates - 37.7% (91 grams)
Alcohol - 0.0%
Other - 0.0%Daily Sodium Intake - 2,060 mg
Daily Sugar Intake - 23 grams
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 160 mg
Daily Saturated Fat Intake - 21 grams
Daily Fiber Intake - 7 grams |
Day 18: March 14, 2008
Crab Cake
Mixed Greens with oil and vinegar
Bread and butter
Bison Meatloaf with Gravy
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Pickles
Squash Casserole
Key Lime Pie
Total Calories: 1,804
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Fat - 44.5% (89 grams)
Protein - 20.0% (90 grams)
Carbohydrates - 35.5% (161 grams)
Alcohol - 0.0%
Other - 0.0%Daily Sodium Intake - 4,574 mg
Daily Sugar Intake - 50 grams
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 354 mg
Daily Saturated Fat Intake - 28 grams
Daily Fiber Intake - 16 grams |
Nutrition Grade
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Day 19: March 15, 2008
Ham and Cheese Omelette
Bacon
Beer
Gin and Tonic
Brownie
Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms
Crab Dip
Arichoke Dip
Bean and Cheese Dip
Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
Pimento Dip
Triscuits
Tortilla Chips
Total Calories: 2,890
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Fat - 35.1% (113 grams)
Protein - 15.4% (112 grams)
Carbohydrates - 29.3% (212 grams)
Alcohol - 20.2% (83 grams)
Other - 0.0%Daily Sodium Intake - 4,243 mg
Daily Sugar Intake - 11 grams
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 292 mg
Daily Saturated Fat Intake - 26 grams
Daily Fiber Intake - 8 grams |
Day 20: March 16, 2008
Shrimp Po’Boy with Remoulade
Celery and Blue Cheese
Wings
Glazed Donut
Beer
Total Calories: 1,483
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Fat - 44.4% (73 grams)
Protein - 13.4% (50 grams)
Carbohydrates - 22.5% (84 grams)
Alcohol - 19.6% (42 grams)
Other - 0.0%Daily Sodium Intake - 1,652 mg
Daily Sugar Intake - 14 grams
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 349 mg
Daily Saturated Fat Intake - 14 grams
Daily Fiber Intake - 4 grams |
Day 21: March 17, 2008
Rotisserie Chicken
Potato with Butter
4 squares Milk Chocolate
Whole Wheat Pita Pizza
Tomato with oil and vinegar
Light Garlic and Herb Cheese Wedge
Blue Moon
Total Calories: 1,385
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Fat - 36.7% (56 grams)
Protein - 24.6% (85 grams)
Carbohydrates - 32.6% (113 grams)
Alcohol - 0.0%
Other - 6.2%Daily Sodium Intake - 1,249 mg
Daily Sugar Intake - 16 grams
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 225 mg
Daily Saturated Fat Intake - 23 grams
Daily Fiber Intake - 6 grams |
Day 22: March 18, 2008
Baby Carrots
Cashews
Orange
Spelt bread with Hummus and olives
Blue Moon
Chicken Mexicali (see recipe)
Corn on Husk
Homemade Choco Chip Cookies (see recipe)
Total Calories: 1,244
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Fat - 35.9% (50 grams)
Protein - 20.5% (64 grams)
Carbohydrates - 37.9% (118 grams)
Alcohol - 0.0%
Other - 5.7%Daily Sodium Intake - 1,190 mg
Daily Sugar Intake - 37 grams
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 164 mg
Daily Saturated Fat Intake - 18 grams
Daily Fiber Intake - 14 grams |
Day 23: March 19, 2008
Apple
Tomatoes
Cashews
Carrots with Hummus
Chicken Mexicali (recipe)
Hard-boiled egg
Eggplant Parmesan (just 1 bite)
Chocolate Chip Cookie (recipe)
Total Calories: 934
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Fat - 44.6% (46 grams)
Protein - 25.5% (60 grams)
Carbohydrates - 30.0% (70 grams)
Alcohol - 0.0%
Other - 0.0%Daily Sodium Intake - 533 mg
Daily Sugar Intake - 22 grams
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 377 mg
Daily Saturated Fat Intake - 19 grams
Daily Fiber Intake - 8 grams |
Day 24: March 20, 2008
Strawberries
3 Hard-boiled eggs
Tomatoes
Mixed Greens with oil and vinegar
Blue Moon
Miller High Life
Total Calories: 739
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Fat - 39.2% (32 grams)
Protein - 13.9% (26 grams)
Carbohydrates - 22.1% (41 grams)
Alcohol - 0.0%
Other - 24.7%Daily Sodium Intake - 278 mg
Daily Sugar Intake - 8 grams
Daily Cholesterol Intake - 636 mg
Daily Saturated Fat Intake - 8 grams
Daily Fiber Intake - 4 grams |
Fat - 59.7% (115 grams)
Protein - 19.7% (86 grams)
Carbohydrates - 14.9% (65 grams)
Alcohol - 5.6% (14 grams)
Other - 0.0%
