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I look at your menus and they looks so great...much more consistently on plan than mine...yet you seem to feel bad about them even when they look like they are right out of McDougall's book. Maybe I'm missing something, ...do you feel like you are eating too much of a good thing?

Mtns...I do LOVE reading your journal...we have sooooo much in common...owning Bob Harper's workouts, loving the adrenaline rush, homeschooling our kids, loving the banana ice cream, reading Bob's latest book...and getting confused w/his vegan to flesh-eating phase...I hear ya. Keep hangin in there...and when you weightlift do you use P90x? That would be too uncanny!

The recipe for the the pumpkin pie oatmeal:
1/2 c. oats
1/4 c. canned pumpkin
1/4-1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
10-15 raisins
stevia to sweeten or maple syrup
Just cook the oats with some water in microwave and stir in the rest. This is my favorite. I am so addicted to it. It is all I want for breakfast.

Healthnut, I didn't realize we had so much in common. That is great. To answer your question about eating. I hate when I eat too much food even if it is mcdougall, because my weight has stalled this last 10 lbs. Plus I know eating a bunch of trail mix is not too good of an option because it is high calories. There are better options for my calories. I don't h ave p90x. I would like to try it. Right now I am just lifting heavy. I am trying to increase my muscle mass. So I am lifting heavier weights with lower reps. I love it. Then I do a lot of crossfit type workouts, running, interval cardio and HIIT training. I just got my book yesterday. I am starting to study to do personal training. It looks tough. With homeschooling I would like to get this test done before school starts or at least close to being done. I am way excited. I thought about offering healthy cooking classes once a month at our church and then do personal training there as well, once I get my license.

I think I have lost weight, even though it doesn't show on the scale. My clothes seem to fit loser and I notice my stomach looks smaller. I am happy about that. Don't care so much about number on the scale since I am lifting, but I do want to lose the rest of this stomach.

E: 45 min. weights-back, tricep, 40 min. running, burpees and jump rope circuit ( crossfit-killer)
B: 1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal, blueberry tea
L: leftover quinoa and veggies, edamme, 1 slice of bread, a few sweet potatoes
S: apple with a little pb
D: fafael, big salad ( I made sweet potatoes with refried beans last night)
S: banana ice cream

I have been starving the last couple of days. I don't know why for sure. I know I burn a lot of calories. I always get so confused on calories. I try not to keep track of calories, but sometimes I just like to have a base so I know how I am doing. They say to eat 1200 caloires a day, but I just can't seem to do that, I get so hungry. I have been eating about 1350 cal. So today I did a little munching this morning.

E: going to excercise later 20 min. bob harper, 40 min. cardio
B: 1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal, blueberry tea
S: apple with a little pb, dried edamme, a few pretzles
L: leftover fafaels, salad
S: quinoa
D: green smoothie, sweet potatoes

I am back down to 145.6, which is great for me. I am keeping on trudging on.

B: 1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal, blueberry tea
L: refried beans over quinoa, 1 corn tortilla,broccoli
S: apple with pb
D: mashed potatoes, spring mix strawberry mango salad with chickpeas
S: banana ice cream

Mtns,

Congrats on the weight loss! I'm sure you'll get the stomach you're looking for if you keep moving forward. I think the weight lifting rather than just doing cardio and/or light weights will help a lot with that.

Still plugging along.Trying not to get frustrated about not losing weight. I should be happy.

E: 55 min. crossfit workout.( tough, total of 78 burpees, Yikes), 20 min. abs
B: 1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal, blueberry tea
L: hashbrowns with salsa and leftover refried beans, strawberry mango salad with chickpeas
S: apple with pb
D: don't know yet( post later
S: popcorn

I went on a bike ride last night with my husband. I was thinking that it would be an easy bike ride, but my bike didn't adjust right, so it was tough.We did 8 1/2 miles. So I was beat last night. I had a tough time working out this morning. But I did it.

E: 20 min. crossfit, bob harper workout, 35 min. elliptical
B: 1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal, blueberry tea
L: slice of homemade pizza, salad with chickpeas
S: edamame, oatmeal cookie
D: big salad, 2 veggie dogs
S: fruit salad, 2 rice cake with pb

Not too bad for eating. I went to a birthday party last night and she had veggie dogs and I brought my own salad. I resisted a lot of the other temptations which was good. I am down to 3 kids for the week. 3 of my kids and my husband just left for camp today. It will be strange. I am used to cooking for a lot more. I may not have to cook as much. My mom will be coming into to town this week, so if anyone remembers, I will need help while she is in town to make sure and stay on plan. A lot of times they like to go out to eat. So pray for me if you could.

B; 1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal, 1/2 waffle, tea
S: oatmeal cookie
L: enchilada's, salad
S: leftover waffle with a little pb, apple
D: edamame, salad, popcorn

Weird day of eating. I know I do much better when I have food prepared. I am going to work on that today. I am beat. I had my workout today and then spent 1 1/2 hr. deep cleaning the kitchen. I am going to relax a little and then make some food to have in the fridge.

E: 45 min. bodybuilding- chest, bicep, 35 min. stationary bike ( intervals and HIIT)
B: 1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal, blueberry tea
S: dry roasted edamme
L: leftover enchiladas, salad, rice cake with a little pb
S: fruit
D: sweet potato, roasted broccoli, tofu
S: banana ice cream

I am going to go watch my nephew today for a few hours. It ought to be fun. I am still plugging along. I feel like I have lost weight, but it doesn't show on the scale. I think I will have them measure me at the gym this week and then compare in a couple of weeks. I try not to get discouraged.

E: 30 min. ( 3 mile run with sister), 45 min. weights-back, tricep, 20 min. rowing machine
B: 1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal, earlier before run 1 slice of bread
S: 4 slices of tofu
L: quinoa with roasted veggies
S: green smoothie
D: black beans and rice over salad
S: baked apple with cinnamon

I ended up having veggie sushi last night, I was just tired and had been out shopping. It was easy and quick. I am kind of sad today, my son is not feeling good and my mom is in town and will be until Saturday morning. We were planning on going swimming today. Maybe I will see if my mom will take the other kids that way they can at least have fun. I hope this sickness is short lived.

E: 55 min. x-biking class, 20 min. crossfit workout ( kicked my butt)
1 B: got up at 5 am for class- 2 rice cakes with a little pb
2B: 1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal, blueberrry tea
S: tofu
L: quinoa with roasted veggies
S: green smoothie
D: big salad, hummu sandwich with sprouts

I hate it when I can't sleep well. Last night was awful, I tossed and turned most of the night. So I tend to be hungrier. If you think of it please pray that I get a full good night sleep tonight. I have not slept well in a couple of nights. I think it is because I had a little sugar. That is what happens when I eat sugar.

I haven't slept well the past couple of nights either - sugar is the culprit for me too. I pray we BOTH get a good night's sleep tonight, and that your little on is feeling better soon!

Thankyou, I will pray for a good night's sleep for you tonight too. Unfortunatly my boy has strep. That pretty much cuts everything planned for this week with my family. Now they are all worried the other kids will get it. I understand, but it still stinks. I am stuck home with the kids and nothing much to do. I may do another workout today. It helps me to workout when I am upset.

Well , I did get a good night's sleep last night. Praise the Lord!!! It helped that I didn't touch any sugar yesterday. My son seems to be feeling better today. I did go to my brother in law's retirement ceremony and left the kids at home. It was a nice ceremony.I have never been to one before and it was very special. He retired after 20 yrs. in the Air Force. Hopefully no one else gets sick. Well gotta clean house and do a quick workout.

E: working out at home today, probably 50 min. of crossfit stuff
B:1/2 c. pumpkin pie oatmeal, 1 slice tofu, blueberry tea
L: leftover rice and beans over salad
S: fruit salad
D: quinoa with veggies and chickpeas, rice cake with a little pb
S: popcorn