Clothes Adventure

You know you're losing weight when your size zero pants are slightly loose and the butt is all baggy. I should teach myself to sew, better yet start my own sewing business making temporary clothes for bodybuilders during their competition diet.

Tuesday

Today I set a new record. My calorie difference was a negative 796.

I woke up early today, if you think 4:30am is early. Decided to throw in my 30min high intensity cardio session at 5:00am. Came home, made breakfast, went to work, lifted heavy on chest, worked some more, fit in a 50min low intensity cardio session, posed, came home, and took dogs for a walk. Ending my day with good conversation with Lou and the dogs. It's bright and early tomorrow for another 5:00am cardio session.

FYI - palindrome, it's 7:57.

Monday

After consuming 9g of fat yesterday, my body feels a bit tired. Low energy, hard time concentrating & prioritizing tasks at work in the afternoon, and a headache at 3:30pm. I still managed to get a 45min circuit workout, walk the dogs 2x, clean the kitchen, and cook my husband warm orange buttermilk pancakes & potatoes, and of course cook and prepare my meals.

If you are going to lower your fat intake to less than 10g a day, be sure the next day is not filled with a list of "to-do's".

Fat Adventure

Trying something different today. My fat intake did a nose dive (in a good way!). Usually I consume about 30g of fat, but today I consumed 9g of fat. So maybe you are asking me, how did you feel? My answer: Pretty good. My fat came from oatmeal, whey protein, and salmon. I would highly recommend eating non-fat nancy's yogurt with a no-fat cereal. I like the Special-K Blueberry. It fills you up!

Taking my calories on a roller coaster is a great way for my body to stay off balance. The purpose: to keep my body from plateuing.

Cooking Adventure

Today I was inspired by Barefoot Contessa to make Irish Soda Bread. This bread is not in my competition diet, but at least I can enjoy the warm smell of fresh baked bread...my loyal husband will be enjoying every bite!

Lactaid Adventure

Avoiding milk products because I am lactose intolerant is not an option anymore. I bought a box of these lactaid fast acting chewables and like magic, my problem is solved! Despite a bit of gas, no bloating and diarrhea.

For those of you who are not familiar with lactose intolerance here it is: the inability or insufficient ability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and milk products

Killer Buttermilk Pancake Recipe

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• Orange Zest

1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Combine all ingredients in a blender. Puree until smooth.
2. Pour batter onto the griddle, to form 5 pancakes. Flip pancakes when edges appear to harden. Cook pancakes on other side for same amount of time until golden brown.