Dreaming of tropical locations

I don't like fruit!

I never have, but hopefully I am training my taste buds. My mornings are starting out with a protein/fruit loaded smoothie. This drink fills me up all through the morning and into the afternoon.

1/2 banana

1/2 cup mandarin oranges

2 tsp. coconut oil

1/4 cup mango

1/2 cup greek non fat yogurt

skim milk added to smooth it out a bit

2 cubes secret ingredient

My secret ingredient is Bacardi Pina Colada Mix.  I made up the can of frozen concentrate, 1 can of water ,1/2 can skim milk, and 1/2 can orange juice. I then froze that in ice cube trays.

This mornings smoothie looks a little iffy but tasted yummy.
pear slices
frozen blueberries
frozen strawberries
green goddess
greek yogurt
pineapple
 frozen banana
coconut oil

Week One

Progress: 226.4 lbs.
-6 lbs
I had a fairly productive week with only a few mess-ups, but I'll blame mother nature on those.  Just like every month I had my normal cravings for chocolate and sugar.  I tried to substitute fruit but it  never seems to satisfy. My cheat day was horrible and I know it.  We went out as a family to see Brave 3d (great movie by the way, love the redheaded heroines), ate Taco Bell for supper, and Cold Stone afterwards.  I did fairly well at Taco Bell eating only 350 calories, with a well rounded meal.  Cold Stone was another story!  I thought I would be good and have the lowfat cheesecake yogurt, the sign states "starts at only 34 calories".  I ended up with over 200 calories. That doesn't sound too bad when some of their ice creams are almost 350 calories not counting mix-ins. I try to stay between 1200-1400 a day but that day sent me way over.

I'm only 4 lbs. from meeting my first goal!!
Even though I have already ruined my reward system I had set up.  First I had to get new shoes to help with my foot pain.  Those and inserts seem to be doing the trick.  I also bought a used Ipod from a friend. My husband wants me to not use the Ipod until I hit my goal, but I was bad and took it out with me last night on my walk.  So do I come up with new rewards or suffer through? 

My body hates me

I've been working up to running this last week.

Mon- walked 2 miles

Tues- strength training

Wed- day off

Thu- walked 2 miles

Fri- walked 2 blocks ran 2 blocks for 1 1/2 miles

Sat- today will be a day off, my foot is really bothering me

I think my body has grown attached to all the extra luggage I am carrying around.  Just when I start getting into a groove my body says "WTF you think we are going to work, just you wait!" Then bam I end up with an injury.  Four years ago it was a ruptured disc, which has reared its evil head 3-4 times a year ever since.  Now I am dealing with what I think is plantar fasciitis.  I wake up in the morning with shooting pains as soon as my foot hits the ground. I'm trying some of the exercises found on the internet and icing it 2-3 times a day.

Rewards

I admit that I have a very hard time sticking with this healthy eating exercise thing.  With that knowledge I thought it would be fun to put a motivational reward system into place.

10 lbs- New Sports Bras (need these badly)

15 lbs.- Ipod   New songs for Ipod

25 lbs.- New Running Shoes  May need a new pair anyway
40 lbs.- New Workout Outfit

50 lbs.- Hair Colored/ Highlights
60lbs.- Photo shoot with my husband

70lbs.- New Tattoo

Namaste

 I have been bouncing around on the dieting yoyo long enough. It's time for a change!

Since my 35th birthday a few weeks ago I have lost vision in my right eye (thankfully I have regained sight) and gained almost 10 pounds. I have felt miserable, tired and achy with no energy. 

Here are my stats (6/21/12)

232.4 lbs

5'11"

32.4 BMI (obese)

size 18-20 pants

xl-xxl shirts

                                                                    *waist         36.5

                                                                        hips         48

                                                                       neck         14

                                                                      thigh         27.5

                                                                        calf         15.5

                                                              upper arm         14

*measurements will be taken monthly

My goals:

160 lbs

22.3 BMI (normal weight limit)

1. Not have my thighs rub together

 2 .No fat rolls

3. See my collar bones

4. Ease my back pain

5. Wear a swimsuit (without a cover up)

6. Not be out of breath when climbing stairs at ballgames

7. Run a mile without walking (at least)

8. No more double digit clothing

9. Reduce risk for heart and diabetes

10. Wear cute clothes