Well I did day 2 of my Rockin Body with Sean T work out. I feel good and I'm loving it. It's great to be able to dance and my calves are KILLING me on day 2!! Who would have thought I would be this excited to exercise. I can really see myself sticking with the 10 weeks because its FUN.
On other fronts, I'm getting barely the 64 oz of water in...unless you include my cup of coffee. I know coffee is a dehydrate, and for the most part, I drink my coffees black. I can't STAND stevia though. It's gross.
Also keeping up on my B12. If it wasn't for my baby waking me up 3-4 times in the night, it would be great. But he's teething...4 more, so a total of 16 teeth soon. Poor kid. My energy is just, well lets say I feel great.
As soon as my swagbucks gift cards come in I'll have more than enough to buy 2 pea proteins. I've chosen pea proteins because Whey Protein is milk based and I'm allergic to dairy.
If you'd like a referral link, I've just gotten 5 $5 gift cards to amazon. They're 450 points. I got 1250 point just for signing up to a website because they just started. Awesome!
swagbucks.com/refer/amoggio816
Question of the day: What's your favorite Chicken Recipe?
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Taking B12 Vitamins
Monday I started taking a B12 vitamin daily and the CHANGE in emotions, fatigue and general feelings is astonishing.
I couldn't wake up with my kids at 7 and the last week has been a huge difference.
Symptoms of B12 Deficiency:
I couldn't wake up with my kids at 7 and the last week has been a huge difference.
Symptoms of B12 Deficiency:
may causes symptoms such as:
- weakness, tiredness or light-headedness
- rapid heartbeat and breathing
- pale skin
- sore tongue
- easy bruising or bleeding, including bleeding gums
- stomach upset and weight loss
- diarrhea or constipation
If the deficiency is not corrected, it can damage the nerve cells. If this happens, vitamin B12 deficiency effects may include:
- tingling or numbness in fingers and toes
- difficulty walking
- mood changes or depression
- memory loss, disorientation, and dementia
A lot of these symptoms are also common with a low thyroid (like I have) however they could also signal other problems as well.
We'll see if symptoms continue to improve!
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Making a latte at home without an expresso maker
Cost of lattes for a large is $3.20 at Dunkin donuts or $4.49 at Starbucks. That is an insane waste of money to be spending if you get 5 per week. Thats between $15-25 depending on tips. Over the year between $780 and $1300. That's A LOT of money.
How to make it for less? Here's how I do it:
First buy one of those Keurig My Cups - as little as $10 on amazon.
Then buy a flavor of coffee you like packaged. (I love Dunkin Donuts french vanilla - $8 lasts me about 20 cups of coffee, if not more)
Make it according to directions
I add caramel to mine.
Then you take milk, put it in a mason jar (lid off) and put it in the microwave for 30 seconds, take oven mitts, put the lid on and SHAKE VIGOROUSLY.
Use a spoon to keep the froth at the top and add the milk to the coffee, then add the froth.
BAM latte :)
How to make it for less? Here's how I do it:
First buy one of those Keurig My Cups - as little as $10 on amazon.
Then buy a flavor of coffee you like packaged. (I love Dunkin Donuts french vanilla - $8 lasts me about 20 cups of coffee, if not more)
Make it according to directions
I add caramel to mine.
Then you take milk, put it in a mason jar (lid off) and put it in the microwave for 30 seconds, take oven mitts, put the lid on and SHAKE VIGOROUSLY.
Use a spoon to keep the froth at the top and add the milk to the coffee, then add the froth.
BAM latte :)
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Getting back into writing
So last week I decided I wanted to start writing again. Now and again I'll be posting little excerpts from it and asking opinions.
Currently I'm writing a story for adults, but incorporating our inner child.
We'll see how it turns out.
In other questions, does anyone know how to heat an old house?
Currently I'm writing a story for adults, but incorporating our inner child.
We'll see how it turns out.
In other questions, does anyone know how to heat an old house?
Monday, January 6, 2014
My baby turned 1 today!!
My last and final baby turned a year old today!
Its a very emotional feeling knowing I'll never have another child again to see turn one, and I was just in a really AWFUL mood today (lack of sleep maybe?)
It's amazing to see how much he has TRANSFORMED into such an amazing young toddler. He has gained 3 times the amount since he was born (8 pounds)
I can't wait to watch my son grow into a handsome young man. Just not so fast.
Mommy loves you baby!
Its a very emotional feeling knowing I'll never have another child again to see turn one, and I was just in a really AWFUL mood today (lack of sleep maybe?)
It's amazing to see how much he has TRANSFORMED into such an amazing young toddler. He has gained 3 times the amount since he was born (8 pounds)
I can't wait to watch my son grow into a handsome young man. Just not so fast.
Mommy loves you baby!
Sunday, January 5, 2014
One Day at a Time!
I've been struggling with weight my entire life, but in 5 years (my daughter is 5) I have gained 30 pounds.
SO Goal 1. Lose 10% of body weight (38 pounds) OR those 30 pounds in 2 months. 1-2 pounds is healthy to lose per week. Most of the beginning weight in the first 2 weeks (hoping those 8 pounds ;) haha) So that brings me to roughly 16 pounds lost, which is on the low side, but again, the first couple weeks you lose more as you change your diet. Talking with a dr, she thinks it's reachable, BUT that I may have to extend the goal into 3 months.
How I'm going to do it:
Being allergic to dairy, allergic to nuts and having a thyroid problem which eliminates SOY ... this is DIFFICULT!
I do A LOT of research, and ask A LOT of questions.
So my question for you: A non-dairy, nut free, soy free protein OTHER than meat and beans... what would you eat?
Next up: Ways I'm changing my diet. A LIFE STYLE CHANGE!
-- Adding protein to my diet. Ideally I'd like eat a form of protein 5-6 times a day. REALISTICALLY, I'll aim for 4. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack. I'm not a RED meat eater... or pork for that matter. I basically stick to fish, chicken and turkey. MMMM.
If I plan to have carbs or sugars, I need to have DOUBLE the protein. For example:
1/2 cup of rice, 1 cup of beans. Make sure there's always a 2 PROTEIN to 1 CARB ratio.
So my question for you: A non-dairy, nut free, soy free protein OTHER than meat and beans... what would you eat?
Next up: Ways I'm changing my diet. A LIFE STYLE CHANGE!
-- Adding protein to my diet. Ideally I'd like eat a form of protein 5-6 times a day. REALISTICALLY, I'll aim for 4. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack. I'm not a RED meat eater... or pork for that matter. I basically stick to fish, chicken and turkey. MMMM.
If I plan to have carbs or sugars, I need to have DOUBLE the protein. For example:
1/2 cup of rice, 1 cup of beans. Make sure there's always a 2 PROTEIN to 1 CARB ratio.
-- Adding B12 and a daily vitamin to my routine.
-- Getting a physical and getting back on my medications until I get my weight under control, then look for alternatives to keep a happy thyroid and to cure it.
--Drinking a DETOX water as often as possible during the first 2 weeks. This includes part of my next bullet. A detox water consists of: 1/2 fresh lemon, cayenne and ginger.
-- Drinking 120 oz of water (adjusting with the weight loss, no less than 64 oz of water per day) I even bought a 18 gallon water filter ;)
-- 2 tbs of Pea Protein per day minimum up to 6 tbs. Can add to my water or make myself a shake in the morning.
-- 2 pounds of salad per day
-- Along with these high rich foods. NOTHING under 20 points http://s.doctoroz.com/sites/default/files/im_uploads/4_003_Nutrient_Density_Chart_PRINTABLE.jpg
-- 30 minutes of exercise 6 days a week.
I think that's it for now. Once I achieve goal 1. I'll work on Goal 2 - Getting under 200, AND BEYOND!: The next 30 pounds. A 5 month challenge.
I feel it will take a full year to lose all 73 pounds I'd like to lose. So my ULTIMATE end goal is to be under 165 by December 31st, 2014. That gives me 51 weeks to lose 73 pounds. At the end of goal 2, I am hoping to be within 15 pounds of that weight and just in time for my birthday!
Here's a before picture:
-- Getting a physical and getting back on my medications until I get my weight under control, then look for alternatives to keep a happy thyroid and to cure it.
--Drinking a DETOX water as often as possible during the first 2 weeks. This includes part of my next bullet. A detox water consists of: 1/2 fresh lemon, cayenne and ginger.
-- Drinking 120 oz of water (adjusting with the weight loss, no less than 64 oz of water per day) I even bought a 18 gallon water filter ;)
-- 2 tbs of Pea Protein per day minimum up to 6 tbs. Can add to my water or make myself a shake in the morning.
-- 2 pounds of salad per day
-- Along with these high rich foods. NOTHING under 20 points http://s.doctoroz.com/sites/default/files/im_uploads/4_003_Nutrient_Density_Chart_PRINTABLE.jpg
-- 30 minutes of exercise 6 days a week.
I think that's it for now. Once I achieve goal 1. I'll work on Goal 2 - Getting under 200, AND BEYOND!: The next 30 pounds. A 5 month challenge.
I feel it will take a full year to lose all 73 pounds I'd like to lose. So my ULTIMATE end goal is to be under 165 by December 31st, 2014. That gives me 51 weeks to lose 73 pounds. At the end of goal 2, I am hoping to be within 15 pounds of that weight and just in time for my birthday!
Here's a before picture:
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