Week One Results and Accomplishments

So I offically started my journey a week ago. At the urging of one of my friends I joined our works version of the Biggest Loser! The starting date was July 1st, but due to a week of celebrations and high calorie dinners I made the decision to make week two of the game my week one. I am proud to say that "my" first week started with a bang.

I'm already down 6.8lbs. Can a get a Whoot, Whoot!

It took hard work and dedication but in the end it all paid off. So how did I accomplish this small feet in just a weeks time? Well I made the decision to eat right and exercise.  I began counting my calories and making sure that I had an adequate in take of water.

Did you know that you are suppose to drink 8 glasses of water a day???

Well, I did, I drank, and I peed, a whole lot! LOL. While everyone’s journey to a healthier life is different I thought that I would share with all of you what has worked for me so far. So here it is, this is what I did step by step, day by day. Enjoy!!!

Note: My suggested daily calorie intake is 1200 calories.

Day One (Monday 7/11/11):

Breakfast:

Bird in a Basket: (2 servings) 420 calories
 -Spilt to wheat bread
 -1 egg over easy
 -1 tbsp of Country Crock butter

Spread the butter on the bread (both sides), using a glass cut a circle in the middle, place in Pam sprayed skillet, break egg in the middle and cook.

Lunch:

Salad: 306 calories
 -4.5 cups of organic spring mix baby lettuce
 -2 tbsp of crumbled blue cheese
 -2 tbsp Hidden Valley light ranch dressing
 -1/8 cup of craisins
 -1/2 cup of raw mushrooms
 - 2 oz. of Jennie-O Turkey Ham

Dinner:

Subway Sandwich: about 600 calories
 -12" Subway turkey sandwich on wheat middle of bread picked out w/Provolone cheese, avocado, light mayo, and veggies.

Exercise: Burned about 370 calories

Bicycling 35 minutes

Water intake: 12 plus cups

Day Two (Tuesday 7/12/11):

Breakfast:

Bird in a Basket: (2 servings) 420 calories
 -Spilt to wheat bread
 -1 egg over easy
 -1 tbsp of Country Crock butter

Lunch:

Turkey Burger: about 383 calories
-4 oz of 93/7 Jennie O Ground turkey seasoned with garlic salt and pepper
-3 avocado slices
-Onion slice
-Kraft mayo w/olive oil
-Spicy Brown Mustard
-1 slice of Colby jack cheese
-1 100% whole wheat sandwich thin from Orowheat

Dinner:

Turkey Burger: about 383 calories
-4 oz of 93/7 Jennie O Ground turkey seasoned with garlic salt and pepper
-3 avocado slices
-Onion slice
-Kraft mayo w/olive oil
-Spicy Brown Mustard
-1 slice of Colby jack cheese
-1 100% whole wheat sandwich thin from Orowheat

Snacks:

Mango Chobani Greek Yogurt: 160 calories
Peach Chobani Greek Yogurt: 160 calories

Exercise: Burned about 400 calories

Bicycling 45 minutes

Water intake: 9 plus cups

Day Three (Wednesday 7/13/11):

Breakfast:

Naked Protien Zone Mango Smoothie: 418 calories

Lunch:

Smoked Salmon w/cream cheese on bread: (2 servings) 410 calories
 -2 oz. of Smoked salmon
 -1 tbsp of Philadelphia Cream cheese
 -1 100% whole wheat sandwich thin from Orowheat

Dinner:

Turkey Burger: about 383 calories
-4 oz of 93/7 Jennie O Ground turkey seasoned with garlic salt and pepper
-3 avocado slices
-Onion slice
-Kraft mayo w/olive oil
-Spicy Brown Mustard
-1 slice of Colby jack cheese
-1 100% whole wheat sandwich thin from Orowheat

Snacks:

Naked Protien Zone Smoothie: 413 calories

Exercise: Burned about 424 calories

Bicycling 60 minutes

Water intake: 7 cups

Day four: (Thursday 7/14/11):

Breakfast:

Naked Protien Zone Mango Smoothie: 418 calories

Lunch:

Smoked Salmon w/cream cheese on bread: (1 servings) 205 calories
 -2 oz. of Smoked salmon
 -1 tbsp of Philadelphia Cream cheese
 -1/2 of a 100% whole wheat sandwich thin from Orowheat

Dinner:

Turkey Burger: about 383 calories
-4 oz of 93/7 Jennie O Ground turkey seasoned with garlic salt and pepper
-3 avocado slices
-Onion slice
-Kraft mayo w/olive oil
-Spicy Brown Mustard
-1 slice of Colby jack cheese
-1 100% whole wheat sandwich thin from Orowheat

Snacks:

Smoked Salmon w/cream cheese on bread: (1 servings) 205 calories
 -2 oz. of Smoked salmon
 -1 tbsp of Philadelphia Cream cheese
 -1/2 of a 100% whole wheat sandwich thin from Orowheat

Mango Chobani Greek Yogurt: 160 calories

Exercise: Burned about 247 calories

Lap Swimming 20 minutes

Water intake: 8 cups

Day 5 (Friday 7/15/11):

Breakfast:

Naked Protien Zone Smoothie: 413 calories

Lunch:

Soft Chicken Tacos: (2 servings) 296 calories
 -1 Smart & delicious low carb tortilla
 -0.9 oz. Costco rotisserie Chicken
 -1/4 tbsp of spicy great guacamole
 -1 tbsp fresh cut salsa
 -2 tbsp of shredded Mexican blend cheese

Dinner:

Soft Chicken Tacos: (3 servings) 441 calories
 -1 Smart & delicious low carb tortilla
 -0.9 oz. Costco rotisserie Chicken
 -1/4 tbsp of spicy great guacamole
 -1 tbsp fresh cut salsa
 -2 tbsp of shredded Mexican blend cheese

Snack:

Slim Fast Peanut Butter Crunch Bar: 100 calories

Exercise:

Did not get my exercise in this day and therefore I was over my 1200 calorie intake by 30 calories.

Water intake: 4 cups

Day six (Saturday 7/16/11):

Breakfast:

Jamba Juice: 470 calories
 -16 0z Mango Peach Topper

Lunch:

Didn’t get my lunch in this day which is not ideal. L

Dinner:

Soft Chicken Tacos: (3 servings) 441 calories
 -1 Smart & delicious low carb tortilla
 -0.9 oz. Costco rotisserie Chicken
 -1/4 tbsp of spicy great guacamole
 -1 tbsp fresh cut salsa
 -2 tbsp of shredded Mexican blend cheese

Snacks: 

McDonald’s Plain sundae: (2 servings) 342 calories

Exercise: Burned 245 calories

Lap Swimming 20 minutes

Water intake: 8 plus cups

Day 7 (Sunday 7/17/11):

Breakfast:

Jamba Juice: 480 calories
 -16 0z Berry Topper

Lunch:

Turkey Burger: about 383 calories
-4 oz of 93/7 Jennie O Ground turkey seasoned with garlic salt and pepper
-3 avocado slices
-Onion slice
-Kraft mayo w/olive oil
-Spicy Brown Mustard
-1 slice of Colby jack cheese
-1 100% whole wheat sandwich thin from Orowheat

Dinner:

Smoked Salmon w/cream cheese on bread: (2 servings) 410 calories
 -2 oz. of Smoked salmon
 -1 tbsp of Philadelphia Cream cheese
 -1 100% whole wheat sandwich thin from Orowheat

Exercise:

Did not get my exercise in this day due to a sciatic nerve issue L. But five days of exercise is pretty Darn good!

Over in calorie intake by 8 calories

Water intake: 8 cups

So I would have to say that week one was a success. I hope that I can say the same for week two. Thanks for being a part of my journey! See you next week!!