Tuesday, January 14, 2014

1/14/2014

Hello everyone!


Today is day three of going wheat-free and I really think that so far, this is what is best for my body in terms of feeling healthy and losing my weight. 

I have actually found a place to get gluten free chicken nuggets for a cheaper price than normal.  If you have an Aldi supermarket near you, check it out.  The location near me has them in 1 pound packages for about 5 dollars. 


Tiny little things (I noticed that seems to be a trend among gluten free chicken nuggets- they're tiny!) but for the price, pretty good. 


I also discovered that these (if you like spicy foods) are delicious dipped in good ol' sriracha sauce. 



Tasty firestorm indeed. 


The other gluten free chicken I have tried were Tyson's and Ian's. To me they all taste really similar, but cost a lot differently.  Aldi brand -> Tyson -> Ian's. 


Have you tried any gluten free chicken? How did you feel about it?

Monday, January 13, 2014

1/13/2014

Hello everyone!


Today is my second day going gluten free, and as usual, whenever I do this, I feel so much better.  No joint aching, a bit of an easier time getting out of bed today, and I am lighter.

I have been weighing myself every day since the new year started.  Official weigh ins are on Sunday but I weigh daily to keep track of how I react to things. 

I have lost 2 pounds literally overnight since yesterday.  That should say something- that I need to f***ing stick to it already.

On another note, I am thinking of video blogging again. Not daily, but perhaps weekly because I have a busy schedule coming up.  

I also took a nice long walk today- about a half an hour.  That's all I have time to fit in today, but it's something. 


Sometimes a good walk is enough if you keep your diet under control, like I did today.  

I hope everyone else had a nice Monday too. Two weeks into the new year, don't give up on your resolutions!

Thursday, January 9, 2014

1/9/2014

Hello everyone!



Warning: Depressing post ahead.


I am really not liking how I am feeling lately, and I think it has more to do with what I have been eating as opposed to my cold. 


I also gained weight. About six pounds since the new year leaving me at my heaviest EVER.   I feel sluggish, tired, and really inflamed in my knees. 

Now that the weather is better, I must go grocery shopping and get me some real food.  Grain free if possible, gluten free if not.   I can't fail only  nine days after the new year started. Not acceptable.


On the other hand, I do feel confident to move up in my workouts to the harder beginner workout and adding some dance cardio in there.  The first workout (which I did today) hardly made me feel anything.  I graduated.  At least there's that.  Next step is Metamorphosis.  



I can't wait to get back on the horse- I am going to try my best to eat like Tracy- lots of vegetables, protein and minimal grains and dair and lastly NO gluten.  

Also back to drinking lots of water and lemon water. 

Tonight or tomorrow I will be able to do my shopping and get this show on the road before school starts in a couple of weeks.  Let's do this. 

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

1/8/2014

Hello everyone!


It's finally started to warm up (I use the term "warm" very loosely) and I am also feeling a bit better.  


I have been reading some things on Tracy in regard to diet and the main points I keep coming across are that she is 100% gluten free due to her being allergic to it (like me) and eating organic food.


Sounds nice, if it wasn't so expensive to eat that way. 

Lately I have noticed she is pushing more along the lines of "do my workouts and eat a balanced diet" instead of her old diets involving juices and very low calorie foods. Hrm. 

Then again, she is still trying to sell her shakes, vitamins, and her (mega expensive) food plan. 

I do like the whole idea of being gluten-free though.  After all, I also feel heaps better when I eat like that, and it even makes exercise easier because of the inflammation leaving my knees. 

On a side note, I hear some people are already working out with Tracy via XBOX One. 



Buying an XBOX One isn't really in the plans for me any time soon, but if you or someone you know has tried working out with TA using it, let me know how it went in the comments!

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

1/7/2014


Hello everyone!


I still hope everyone is staying toasty warm today.  My workplace finally reopened, and damn... Is it ever cold out! -15 degrees Fahrenheit is nothing to shake a stick at.  Be careful out there. 


Jack Frost isn't just nipping at our noses here, he's ripping off our entire faces!


Still not eating as healthy as I'd like, and it's making me feel a bit guilty, and I still have my cold. No fun.  No fun at all.

I have been thinking, I really want to get back into loosely following Tracy's diet.  Lately she has been having a lot of interviews in regard to the subject so I will be reading the latest.  I heard she isn't so into the low calorie diets anymore, so we'll see what I find.

I did do some exercise today, I did walk around for a half an hour at work on my lunch break.  It felt okay to do, a bit hard on my lungs because I am still coughing but at least I got off my butt. 

I also feel like I am actually GAINING weight... Not good. 

Monday, January 6, 2014

1/6/2014

Hello everyone!


Still feeling unwell and cold, but I have been doing some video watching.  I gave workout #2 a preview from the beginner DVD and the first Dance + Cardio dance another viewing and I have to say that it motivated me a bit.

I also have been thinking that I  may be able to "graduate" from that first workout.  I do not feel a burn from it or anything, so that means it's time to move on!

I still have not been able to get to the store with the weather being bad like it has been.  Blistering cold and snowy roads do not make for easy shopping. My workplace was even closed today due to the inclement weather.

I want to get over my cold soon while I still have the motivation to get ahead.  I hope everyone affected by the snow is also staying safe and warm! 

Sunday, January 5, 2014

1/5/2014

Hello everyone


It seems that all of this bad weather and being out in the cold is catching up to me.  Today I am feeling very under the weather, like I have a bad cold. Stuffy nose, sore throat, coughing, etc. 




I didn't exercise today, I was in bed until almost 5 pm.  I'm just going to take it easy today and focus on getting better.  Every winter I get sick like this at least once.  As for eating, I just had some rice to eat.  I don't have too  much of an appetite today.  

I hope all of you are staying warm and well- don't catch a cold like me!

Have a great day!