On a roll

This week is proving to be a productive one. Thankfully. No internet means no time to waste on the computer. I do find myself occasionally surfing on my phone, but since it is rather inconvenient, it is usually purposeful. I did manage to take some pictures yesterday. They are really hideous. Ashamed doesn't begin to describe my feeling towards them. Looking at myself that way has really given me that extra PUSH to get moving and motivated. (Not that Jamaica isn't doing that already...ahhhh). Whether they get posted here, I haven't yet decided. Maybe I will put them up when I have lost 15 pounds and have a better comparison that can make me feel better about them, ya know, being in the past. I jumped on the scale this morning and I am officially at the "zero" mark on my scale. Phew...that is a big relief. Hopefully from here out the scale will have a nice minus next the gargantuan number it shows me! My sweet hubby spent a half our in GNC yesterday looking at all of the protein powders for me. He must have read every bottle there. He definitely knows more about protein now than he ever did! Oh, I also took measurements. Again, I am NOT posting those until there has been some improvement. They are right here next to me for safe keeping.

I mentioned before that I am using this really cool app on my Droid called Calorie Counter. Love it! While I was using it the other day I realized that they have a website as well. Check it out, Fat Secret. You can log your daily food intake and it shows you the percentage of your daily calorie allowance that you have used. It is really helpful. Another neat feature is the buddy option. If you have buddies they can see what you are eating. Talk about motivation and accountability! You can follow me there if you like. My user name is Mandamaern. The day ended yesterday and I was nearly 200 calories under my goal! Again, I felt like I ate a lot, but when it all added up it was right on target.

OK, I am off to get my day started. Computer time is about to end and the coffee cup (with sugar free french vanilla creamer) is empty. Time to get moving! House has to be clean for my coupon party Saturday. Woo hoo! Party animal here! :D

Yesterday's foods:

Breakfast:
egg white omelet with cheese
whole wheat toast with sugar free strawberry preserves

Snack:
Atkin's Mocha Protein Shake
Handful of mixed nuts

Lunch:
Tuna with 1 tbs of mayo and pickle relish
Lettuce
Cucumber
1/4 cup shredded cheese

Snack:
Atkin's coconut bar

Dinner:
Chicken breast saute'd with broccoli, onion and soy sauce
Peas

Dessert:
Lite Cool Whip
sliced peaches
Banana nut bread granola

Exercise:
Bike 25 minutes
Circuit training 10 minutes.