NOTE: This will not be a short post. Please make sure you have plenty of time to spare before you start reading. I, however, guarantee that this journal will be one of the best journal entries you will read that I have written as I attempt to chronicle the 14 days I have to go through for the Nestle 14 Days to Show Off Your Shape Challenge. This journal will include the food I ate, the cravings I successfully and unsuccessfully resisted, the exercises I was able to do and then some...
Day 1 November 15 Sunday: Timex Run (5K)
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup soymilk, 1 granny smith apple, 1 hard boiled egg, 1 cup coffee
Snacks
energy drink
Lunch
1 cup garlic rice, 1 sweet ham, 1 sunny side up egg (egg white only)
Snacks
none
Dinner
none (I slept because my knees and legs hurt)
Day 2 November 16 Monday: REST DAY (muscles need to recuperate)
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup soymilk, 1 banana
Snacks
12 oz mango carrot juice, 1 Fuji apple
Lunch
1 serving tofu with chicken slices and bell pepper
Snacks
330ml Del Monte Fit and Right Watermelon
Dinner
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup soymilk, 1 pear
Day 3 November 17 Tuesday: 1 hour jog/walk around MOA approximately 5-6km
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup soymilk, 1 kiwi
Snacks
1 Natures Valley Honey and Oats Bar, 1 bottle energy drink
Lunch
1/2 cup rice, 1 serving fish salad, 1 serving pork innards, 330ml Del Monte Fit and Right Grapefruit
Snacks
none (spent the afternoon sleeping)
Dinner 1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup soymilk, 1 pear
NOTE: The first three (3) days were the most critical days of the challenge as my taste buds were really craving for rice and some days pasta. I was able to thwart off the cravings by eating more fruits and vegetables. I was also able to increase my fiber intake so visits to the loo have been more regular and around the same time of the day. This is especially notable for me as I have a very irregular schedule of loo trips. It is very noteworthy as well that I do not feel nauseous or light-headed. I'm in perfect condition.
Day 4 November 18 Wednesday: 30 minutes swimming, 30 minutes treadmill, 10 minutes stepper, 10 minutes rowing - cardio overload :-)
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup soymilk, 1 pear
Snacks
1 banana, 1 bottle energy drink
Lunch
1 beef taco from Mexicali (soft taco)
Snacks
1 pear
Dinner
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup soymilk, 1 pear
Day 5 November 19 Thursday: Ran around MOA approximately 6K
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse and Fruit, 1/4 cup soymilk, seedless grapes
Snacks
1 banana
Lunch
1 cup mushroom soup, 1 deep-fried chicken
Snacks
1 pear, 1 Clif Chocolate Chip Peanut Crunch Energy Bar, 1 bottle electrolyte-loaded drink
Dinner
1/4 cup Fitnesse and Fruit, 1/4 cup soymilk, 1 pear, 1 plum
Day 6 November 20 Friday: Rest Day
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse and Fruit, 1/4 cup soymilk, 1 pear
Snacks
1 granny smith apple
Lunch
missed lunch - slept like a baby, too tired from the run last night
Snacks
1 granny smith apple
Dinner
1/4 cup Fitnesse and Fruit, 1/4 cup soymilk, 1 pear, 1 banana
Day 7 November 21 Saturday: 30 minutes light jog around the neighborhood
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse and Fruit, 1/4 cup skimmed milk, 1 kiwi
Snacks
1 fuji apple
Lunch
1 serving squash with string beans and coconut milk
Snacks
1 granny smith apple
Dinner
1 slice of cake --- guilty pleasure!, 1 serving oriental noodles
Day 8 November 22 Sunday: Dare To Be Fit n Right Fun Run (5K)
Breakfast
1 granny smith apple, 1 pack sports beans, 1 scrambled egg, 1 cup rice
Snacks
1/2 can soda - was a welcome treat after the race (no water or any other drink available)
Lunch
1 serving baked salmon, 1 serving mango royale salad, 330ml Del Monte Fit n Right Watermelon
Snacks
1 granny smith apple
Dinner
1/2 cup Fitnesse and Fruit (without milk) - just snacked on it while watching TV
NOTE: I exceeded my previously recorded 5K time because of a few walks along the race. I felt some cramps creep up my legs that made running very uncomfortable. I also have read from a reliable source that the route was more than 5K. So, I'm still happy even if I clocked in 00:41:25. I know it was a slow race for me but the good thing is that I didn't injure myself and I was able to finish it...
Day 9 November 23 Monday: REST DAY
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup skimmed milk, 4 peach halves, 1 blueberry yogurt, 330ml Del Monte Fit n Right Four Seasons
Snacks
none
Lunch
none - slept off the tired muscles
Snacks
1 granny smith apple, 1 banana
Dinner
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup skimmed milk, 1 banana
EVALUATION: I feel healthier. I feel lighter. I feel stronger. I've met my goal.
Day 10 November 24 Tuesday: 30 minutes treadmill, 10 minutes stepper
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup skimmed milk, 1 banana
Snacks
1 fuji apple
Lunch
1 salted egg, 1 tomato, 1/2 medium-sized cucumber, 2 tbsp pickled papaya
Snacks
1 fuji apple
Dinner
1 serving penne pasta with tuna and tomato sauce
Day 11 November 25 Wednesday: 30 minutes swimming, 30 minutes treadmill, 15 minutes sauna
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup skimmed milk, 1 pear
Snacks
1 granny smith apple
Lunch
2 slices of wheat bread with tuna spread, 330ml Del Monte Fit n Right Four Seasons
Snacks
1 fuji apple
Dinner
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup skimmed milk, 1 plum
Day 12 November 26 Thursday: 30 minutes treadmill, 15 minutes sauna
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup skimmed milk
Snacks
none
Lunch
1 cup Nido Oriental Soup, 1/2 cup rice, 1/2 cup mixed carrots, peas and corn
Snacks
1 cup baby carrots
Dinner
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup skimmed milk
Day 13 November 27 Friday: 30 minutes swimming, 45 minutes treadmill, 10 minutes stepper, 15 minutes sauna
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup skimmed milk, 1 granny smith apple
Snacks
1 banana, 1 electrolyte-loaded drink
Lunch
1 cup rice, 1 serving pork liempo, 1 banana
Snacks
1 cup baby carrots
Dinner
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup skimmed milk
Day 14 November 28 Saturday: 30 minutes sauna, WEIGH-OFF DAY
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup skimmed milk, 1 granny smith apple, 1 electrolyte-loaded drink
Snacks
none
Lunch
1 serving chopsuey, 1/2 cup rice
Snacks
1 sampler of Fitnesse Whole Grain at the Nestle Office
Dinner
Chicken Pepper Lunch (to celebrate the success of Team Earthlingorgeousness at the weigh-off), ice cream for dessert
It has been three days after the weigh-off and I have maintained the diet and regular exercise. I am still energetic and I have no signs of severe craving for any food - one of the sure signs that my body has adapted to the challenge.
STATISTICS: I have lost 5.4lbs as of this writing (despite all the indulgence and some treats in the form of food). I however like the continued decrease of fat percentage in my body as recorded by the body analyzer I use.
I know I am on the right track and there's no turning back...I am happy that I have summoned myself to start this healthy lifestyle, the weight loss has been the cherry on top. The best thing I have gotten out of participating in this challenge is when some friends told me that I have motivated them to start living a healthy lifestyle as well as finding and forming a friendship with my teammates, Earth, Belle and Wena. :-)
You can still vote for our team (voting officially closes on December 3, 2009).
Day 1 November 15 Sunday: Timex Run (5K)
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup soymilk, 1 granny smith apple, 1 hard boiled egg, 1 cup coffee
Snacks
energy drink
Lunch
1 cup garlic rice, 1 sweet ham, 1 sunny side up egg (egg white only)
Snacks
none
Dinner
none (I slept because my knees and legs hurt)
Day 2 November 16 Monday: REST DAY (muscles need to recuperate)
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup soymilk, 1 banana
Snacks
12 oz mango carrot juice, 1 Fuji apple
Lunch
1 serving tofu with chicken slices and bell pepper
Snacks
330ml Del Monte Fit and Right Watermelon
Dinner
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup soymilk, 1 pear
Day 3 November 17 Tuesday: 1 hour jog/walk around MOA approximately 5-6km
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup soymilk, 1 kiwi
Snacks
1 Natures Valley Honey and Oats Bar, 1 bottle energy drink
Lunch
1/2 cup rice, 1 serving fish salad, 1 serving pork innards, 330ml Del Monte Fit and Right Grapefruit
Snacks
none (spent the afternoon sleeping)
Dinner 1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup soymilk, 1 pear
NOTE: The first three (3) days were the most critical days of the challenge as my taste buds were really craving for rice and some days pasta. I was able to thwart off the cravings by eating more fruits and vegetables. I was also able to increase my fiber intake so visits to the loo have been more regular and around the same time of the day. This is especially notable for me as I have a very irregular schedule of loo trips. It is very noteworthy as well that I do not feel nauseous or light-headed. I'm in perfect condition.
Day 4 November 18 Wednesday: 30 minutes swimming, 30 minutes treadmill, 10 minutes stepper, 10 minutes rowing - cardio overload :-)
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup soymilk, 1 pear
Snacks
1 banana, 1 bottle energy drink
Lunch
1 beef taco from Mexicali (soft taco)
Snacks
1 pear
Dinner
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup soymilk, 1 pear
Day 5 November 19 Thursday: Ran around MOA approximately 6K
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse and Fruit, 1/4 cup soymilk, seedless grapes
Snacks
1 banana
Lunch
1 cup mushroom soup, 1 deep-fried chicken
Snacks
1 pear, 1 Clif Chocolate Chip Peanut Crunch Energy Bar, 1 bottle electrolyte-loaded drink
Dinner
1/4 cup Fitnesse and Fruit, 1/4 cup soymilk, 1 pear, 1 plum
Day 6 November 20 Friday: Rest Day
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse and Fruit, 1/4 cup soymilk, 1 pear
Snacks
1 granny smith apple
Lunch
missed lunch - slept like a baby, too tired from the run last night
Snacks
1 granny smith apple
Dinner
1/4 cup Fitnesse and Fruit, 1/4 cup soymilk, 1 pear, 1 banana
Day 7 November 21 Saturday: 30 minutes light jog around the neighborhood
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse and Fruit, 1/4 cup skimmed milk, 1 kiwi
Snacks
1 fuji apple
Lunch
1 serving squash with string beans and coconut milk
Snacks
1 granny smith apple
Dinner
1 slice of cake --- guilty pleasure!, 1 serving oriental noodles
Day 8 November 22 Sunday: Dare To Be Fit n Right Fun Run (5K)
Breakfast
1 granny smith apple, 1 pack sports beans, 1 scrambled egg, 1 cup rice
Snacks
1/2 can soda - was a welcome treat after the race (no water or any other drink available)
Lunch
1 serving baked salmon, 1 serving mango royale salad, 330ml Del Monte Fit n Right Watermelon
Snacks
1 granny smith apple
Dinner
1/2 cup Fitnesse and Fruit (without milk) - just snacked on it while watching TV
NOTE: I exceeded my previously recorded 5K time because of a few walks along the race. I felt some cramps creep up my legs that made running very uncomfortable. I also have read from a reliable source that the route was more than 5K. So, I'm still happy even if I clocked in 00:41:25. I know it was a slow race for me but the good thing is that I didn't injure myself and I was able to finish it...
Day 9 November 23 Monday: REST DAY
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup skimmed milk, 4 peach halves, 1 blueberry yogurt, 330ml Del Monte Fit n Right Four Seasons
Snacks
none
Lunch
none - slept off the tired muscles
Snacks
1 granny smith apple, 1 banana
Dinner
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup skimmed milk, 1 banana
EVALUATION: I feel healthier. I feel lighter. I feel stronger. I've met my goal.
Day 10 November 24 Tuesday: 30 minutes treadmill, 10 minutes stepper
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup skimmed milk, 1 banana
Snacks
1 fuji apple
Lunch
1 salted egg, 1 tomato, 1/2 medium-sized cucumber, 2 tbsp pickled papaya
Snacks
1 fuji apple
Dinner
1 serving penne pasta with tuna and tomato sauce
Day 11 November 25 Wednesday: 30 minutes swimming, 30 minutes treadmill, 15 minutes sauna
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup skimmed milk, 1 pear
Snacks
1 granny smith apple
Lunch
2 slices of wheat bread with tuna spread, 330ml Del Monte Fit n Right Four Seasons
Snacks
1 fuji apple
Dinner
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup skimmed milk, 1 plum
Day 12 November 26 Thursday: 30 minutes treadmill, 15 minutes sauna
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup skimmed milk
Snacks
none
Lunch
1 cup Nido Oriental Soup, 1/2 cup rice, 1/2 cup mixed carrots, peas and corn
Snacks
1 cup baby carrots
Dinner
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup skimmed milk
Day 13 November 27 Friday: 30 minutes swimming, 45 minutes treadmill, 10 minutes stepper, 15 minutes sauna
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup skimmed milk, 1 granny smith apple
Snacks
1 banana, 1 electrolyte-loaded drink
Lunch
1 cup rice, 1 serving pork liempo, 1 banana
Snacks
1 cup baby carrots
Dinner
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup skimmed milk
Day 14 November 28 Saturday: 30 minutes sauna, WEIGH-OFF DAY
Breakfast
1/4 cup Fitnesse Whole Grain, 1/4 cup skimmed milk, 1 granny smith apple, 1 electrolyte-loaded drink
Snacks
none
Lunch
1 serving chopsuey, 1/2 cup rice
Snacks
1 sampler of Fitnesse Whole Grain at the Nestle Office
Dinner
Chicken Pepper Lunch (to celebrate the success of Team Earthlingorgeousness at the weigh-off), ice cream for dessert
It has been three days after the weigh-off and I have maintained the diet and regular exercise. I am still energetic and I have no signs of severe craving for any food - one of the sure signs that my body has adapted to the challenge.
STATISTICS: I have lost 5.4lbs as of this writing (despite all the indulgence and some treats in the form of food). I however like the continued decrease of fat percentage in my body as recorded by the body analyzer I use.
I know I am on the right track and there's no turning back...I am happy that I have summoned myself to start this healthy lifestyle, the weight loss has been the cherry on top. The best thing I have gotten out of participating in this challenge is when some friends told me that I have motivated them to start living a healthy lifestyle as well as finding and forming a friendship with my teammates, Earth, Belle and Wena. :-)
You can still vote for our team (voting officially closes on December 3, 2009).
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