Friday (YEAH!), BOTT Cafe & Cardio

Hi BOTTers,

Have you ever noticed how BOTT applies to our lives more than just food and exercise?  I sure have.  One of the biggest for me has been submitting my International Coach Federation application that I'd been seriously procrastinating on for almost a year until I posted about it here with you.  I'm telling you, I truly believe in the power of BOTT that all of us have created here together. 

Margaret Thatcher once said "You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it."

Does that quote give you inspiration?  It sure does for me.  The BOTT journey is an ongoing one.  Just because you take a detour on your BOTT path, you get back on to continue winning and moving ahead.

Here's my check in:

CARDIO:  Treadmill

FOOD:

Morningstar Soy Sausages (6)
Vegetable strips
Lean Cuisine Eggroll lunch
Green beans
Cottage cheese
Tilapia with green beans
Cinnamon Toast Pretzels
Power Crunch bar

Have a fabulous Friday as we BOTT - BOTT POWER!

Cathy

Oh yes, many many more times than once!!!!!  
 
Being human, we'd all like change to be an "event"  Perform the change once, put it in a box, tie it with a ribbon, and put it on the closet shelf never to have to give it any attention again.  WELL, as inconvenient as it is, change is a "process" and takes a lot of continued attention in most cases.  (Guess it's a little like changing diapers - takes a lot of continued attention LOL)  For us, this change of lifestyle we're embracing is going to take life-time attention - BUT IT SURE IS WORTH IT!!!!!

Last night I could have eaten a horse and chased its rider I was so "hungry"  My mantra was "Hunger is not an emergency" (talk about needing to fight a battle more than once!!!!!!!)  But I went to bed and, I know this will amaze you, I woke up this morning still breathing - I had no perished from starvation overnight.   And do I ever feel good about myself because I didn't pig out (or even eat one morsel that was not on my food plan for the day) this morning

Now - I have decided to make today a 100% liquid day.  The scales frowned for the 3rd day in a row but I can handle that - don't like it, but can handle it - it is how I feel that I decided I need not handle.  My insides feel as though the are the insides of an overstuffed whale - and while I've never known an overstuffed whale personally, that can't be good.  LOL   So, am going to give my insides a rest from food and stick with liquids - pretty much as desired as it would take a lot of 80-85 calorie drinks to add up to 1050 calories.  Then I'll gradually increase my calories tomorrow and Sunday.  Hopefully this will do the trick of cleansing.

I'm also going to make a chiropractor appointment.  My leg and, particularly my knee, isn't getting any better.  I don't like not being able to walk or climb stairs so am going to take remedial action in order to get back on track there.

Have high hopes to be back to "normal" very very soon.  (Normal??????)

Have a supercalfragilistic weekend BOTTers

I'm getting a little bit of a late start this morning - but I'm not letting that get me off my plan for the day!    I had one minor slip up yesterday - a nagging case of the shakes yesterday afternoon, and when I took my blood sugar, it was a little low - so I had a serving of almonds to help get some protein to get the numbers back up.  I usually would have grabbed something carby and a whole lot less healthy too!  So- to make up for the calorie difference (and because I wasn't really 'hungry') I had 2 ounces of steamed shrimp with old bay instead of the tuna cakes for dinner.  (Yummy, and a nice treat!)

Today, I'm working from home - and the kitchen is right.out.there, but I am going to stay busy and just avoid it except for when I have to go get lunch and refill my water bottle.  I'm really concerned about tomorrow though - I'm going on a road trip to Charlotte with some friends of mine, and we'll be dining out for one, and maybe two meals.  I know I can behave - I have been all week - I just need to make sure I don't give into the urge to eat something I shouldn't.  I've been craving a salad for the past few days - so I've decided if I can, I'll do a salad and some sort of protein to get me through.  My friends know my situation, so that does help.

Anyway - my plan for today

B - Mock Breakfast Burrito (I think this is my new favorite!) 
S - 4 oz fresh fruit
L - Parmesan Tuna Cakes
S - 4oz fresh fruit
D - 4oz steamed spiced shrimp
S - 4oz High Protein SF Chocolate pudding

Have a great weekend! 

OMG!!! HappyLapBander you are so funny!  "Last night I could have eaten a horse and chased its rider I was so "hungry."  Now this one bought me to tears...I laughed so hard you know why?  I can relate!  Hello BOTT, me too Cathy I'm glad it's Friday not that it means anything because I work on the weekends, but at least the work load will slow down a little bit.

Feeling pretty good today, a light  went off in my head yesterday scolding me and letting me know that I can do this...was thinking about talking to my doctor about a revision, but then I realized hell I don't need a revision I just need to get myself back and track and follow the guidelines.  Yeaaaa!!!!!

My work schedule and the hours I keep plays a big part in the movement of the scale.  If I don't get much rest...the scale goes up, but when I hit the bed and get some serious under the bed sleep, the pounds drop off.  Its time to devote more time to me and my WL efforts.  If I can lose 2-3lbs a week I'll be happy!

CARDIO:
Treadmill 30mins
Weight cardio training 45mins

Meal Plan for today: (revised***)

EAS Chocolate Protein Shake
20oz Decaf Hazelnut Coffee
Egg Beaters Spinach Omelet w/ Turkey Bacon (1slice)
Chocolate Muscle Milk Light (100 cal)
Subway 6" turkey Breast*** (pouch didn't like it)
Cottage Cheese w/ Peaches
Fresh Strawberries
EAS Chocolate Protein Shake

Calories  1048   Fat  24.1g   Fiber  14.7g
Carbs  110.6g  Protein  89.3g

That quote is both inspirational and true!   BOTT Power to you too, Cathy, and to the rest of my BOTT family!

Cardio:
1 mile in-home walking

Food:
B:  2 eggs with 1/2 of a thin whole wheat roll (Arnold's)
S:  Fiber Plus bar
L: Spinach salad with cherry tomatoes, cheese, onions, salad dressing
S: Chobani yogurt
D: Lean Cuisine Beef Portobello and red skin potatoes
S:  Protein Shake

Have an awesome day!

Well... I've been BOTT with my eating but yesterday I thought what else should I be doing... then it hit me... exercise.... ok well I knew this all a long but was playing head game with myself... saying I get exercise with out going to the gym, then I started thinking about it and well I know that's not true... I sit in front of a computer all day long and then I go home and sit in front of the TV while I'm on the computer...OMG I never exercise.  SO I went to the gym yesterday after work and did 30 min on the eliptical machine...YEAH ME!!! 

I plan on doing it again today after work, we have a gym at my work place so there is no excuse to not do it... so easy.

B - Protein drink EAS strawberry
S - peppered jerkey
L- Protein drink EAS Chocolate, 50 goldfish crackers. 
S - raw almonds
D - salad & crab, very sm slice of pizza

cardio 30 minutes, eliptical machine - glute workout... my butt is sore today...YIKES

You know what???  Check out the posts here - we've all come a long way and today's posts show it.  Don't know about the rest of you but I'm guessing you're no different than I am - it's because we have each other.  I could never have gotten back on track/stayed on track and had the insights to grow along the way that I've had without all of you caring and supporting me.  A million thanks to each and every one of you for being there for me (and lurkers, you have no idea how much more you get when you jump in and share).  THANK YOU   THANK YOU     THANK YOU  from the bottom of my heart. 

Hi Cathy,

We are so PROUD OF YOU    So glad to hear you submitted your paperwork and you will do an awesome job

Take care,
Kathy

Hey, everyone!!! I hope all have an awesome BOTT weekend.

The scales have definitley shown me mercy  this week after my carb-fest last weekend. I have almost lost everything I gained. There's one stubborn pound hanging on to get me where I was last Friday. I'm ok with that after gaining 4-lbs last weekend. Stupido carbs . My head hunger is in full vengenance today along with the carb-monster, but so far I'm hanging on.

Cardio ~ Day off

Cafe ~
B ~ Optimum Nutrition Mocha Cappuchino (mmmm..I'm in heaven )
      Kashi GoLean Strawberry w/Flax Waffle
S ~ Champion Nutrition protein drink
      8 grapes w/1 slice Gouda
L ~ Low carb homemade bean burrito
      Fiber One Yogurt
S ~ 1 slice Gouda cheese
D ~ 4 ozs chicken w/ 1/2 c cooked broccoli
S ~ maybe a new protein drink