Day 71

Weigh In: 188.8 (-0.8/-49.2) - Love it!

Man weekend are so nice. Even though I woke up pretty early it was still nice not to have to jump out of bed, exercise and get to work.

Breakfast - 9:10 AM
Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bar - 140 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Banana - 80 calories
Total = 270 calories

P90X - Back & Biceps, Ab Ripper
I think Back & Biceps is my favorite workout. Ab Ripper was super hard again today. I will be incredibly impressed if I can ever get through the full workout.

Lunch - 12:00 PM
2 Slices Light Bread - 90 calories
2 String Cheese - 160 calories
Del Monte Cherry Mixed Fruit - 120 calories
Total = 370

Actually did some cleaning up around the house and a butt load of laundry.

Lunch - 2:40 PM
Smart Ones Chicken Marinara w/ Mozzarella Cheese Flatbread - 290 calories

Walkway Over The Hudson
Forgot to stop my track recording so don't know times but it was a beautiful day to be up on the bridge.

Dinner - 5:45 PM
Calamari
Fried Mozzarella, Spinach & Mushroom w/ Gorgonzola Dipping Sauce
Pasta w/ Vegetables in a Brown Sauce

Ate at Cafe Pazzo for dinner. It was pretty good and nice to have Katie as a waitress. :-)

This meal should make me weight go up in the morning but figure with a 5K, hiking and yoga tomorrow shouldn't matter in the long run.

Snack - 8:30 PM
Weight Watchers Ice Cream Cone - 140 calories

Watched Just Go With It and Sanctum. 2 completely different movies but both pretty good. Sanctum was really intense and I bet was amazing in 3D.

Big day tomorrow...my first 5K!

Total for the day - 1070 calories + Dinner

Day 72

It's a big day!

Weigh In: 189.6 (-1.0/-48.4)

I broke 190! I can't believe it. I don't remember the last time I looked this good or weighed this much. The bad news though...I forgot to do my Ab Ripper yesterday.

Today i'm taking a half day. Got some errands to run in the afternoon and need to do Plyometrics.

Breakfast - 9:20 AM
Quaker Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal - 160 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Banana - 80 calories
Mandarin Oranges - 80 calories
Total = 470 calories

Blood Pressure
10:24 - 138 / 81

Lunch - 12:20 PM
2 Taco Bell Chicken Soft Tacos - 360 calories

Took the afternoon off from work. Just wanted some time to relax and do my Plyometrics. Picked up my packet for the 5K on Sunday.

P90X - Plyometrics
I don't know if it's just cause I did it later in the afternoon or I had more food in me when I did it but I could definitely feel like I performed better than I have been. 1000 calories burned says my heart rate monitor.

Snack - 3:50 PM
2 Slices Light Bread - 90 calories
2 String Cheese - 160 calories
Del Monte Cherry Mixed Fruit - 120 calories
Total = 370

Ah it felt good to eat :-)

Walkway Over The Hudson
Total Distance - 2.98 miles
Average Speed - 3.68 mi/hr
Total Time - 48:32

Steve joined Amy and I for the walk today. I also wore my Five Finger shoes. Definitely walked slower today than normal. It was sprinkling a little bit. The shoes were not bad except for my big toes.

Dinner - 6:50 PM
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich - 300 calories
Chocolate Skinny Cow - 140 calories

Snack - 8:40 PM
2 Whole Fruit Apple-Concord Grape Pop - 120 calories

Total for the day - 1760 calories

Day 73

Weigh In: 190.6 (-0.4/-47.4)

I like this weight loss consistency. I slept through my alarm so didn't get my P90X workout in this morning. Will be working from home so i'll do it at lunchtime.

Breakfast - 8:55 AM
Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bar - 140 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Banana - 80 calories
Mandarin Oranges - 80 calories
Total = 450 calories

Snack - 11:30 AM
2 Slices Light Bread - 90 calories
2 String Cheese - 160 calories
Total = 250

P90X - Chest Shoulders & Triceps
Ugh I can't believe how hard pushups still are. Looking forward to the next round of P90X to see if I can do better.

Snack - 1:00 PM
Del Monte Cherry Mixed Fruit - 120 calories

Lunch - 2:45 PM
Homemade Coleslaw - 50 calories
Smart Ones Breakfast Quesadilla - 230 calories

Snack - 4:45 PM
Cookie Dough Balance Bar - 210 calories

Walkway Over The Hudson
Total Distance - 5.68 miles
Total Time - 1:20
Average Speed - 4.26 mi/hr

Dinner - 7:25 PM
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich - 300 calories
Chocolate Skinny Cow - 140 calories

Snack - 8:40 PM
Whole Fruit Apple-Concord Grape Pop - 60 calories

Total for the day - 1810 calories

Day 74

Weigh In: 191.0 (-0.6/-47.0)

Woo...getting so close to breaking 190!

Felt pretty tired this morning after not being able to fall asleep because of the heat of yesterday. I was not ready for it to be so warm at night this early in the year.

P90X - X Stretch
I didn't enjoy this as much as I have other times. I got through it though. :-) 5 weeks down! 8 more to go

Breakfast - 9:30 AM
Quaker Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal - 160 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Banana - 80 calories
Mandarin Oranges - 80 calories
Total = 470 calories

Grabbed a screenshot from my fatsecret.com page showing my weight loss chart


Lunch - 12:00 PM
Tiny bit of lettuce - 10 calories
Olive Garden Capellini Pomodoro - 350 calories

Went to Olive Garden for a farewell lunch. :-/
I did not feel full from this meal at all. Maybe I didn't eat as much as I should have.

Snack - 3:15 PM
2 Slices Light Bread - 90 calories
2 String Cheese - 160 calories
Del Monte Cherry Mixed Fruit - 120 calories
Total = 370

Blood Pressure
3:56 PM - 133 / 76

Snack - 5:00 PM
Caramel Nut Blast Balance Bar - 200 calories

Eating a bit more for a snack because I have golf tonight!

Golf League
Front 9 Casperkill - 43 (7 Over Par)
First round of the season and it showed. I can't believe i've been playing golf for 19 years and still can not keep my head down. I'm gonna really have to work on it this season.

Dinner - 7:30 PM
Cherry Fruit Cup - 75 Calories
Smart Ones English Muffin Sandwich - 210 calories

Snack - 8:30 PM
Healthy Choice Fudge Bar - 100 calories

It's hot in my house again today :-(

Total calories for the day - 1785

Day 75

Weigh In: 191.6 (-1.0/-46.4)

P90X - Kenpo X
I had a hard time getting motivated to do this this morning. I got through it through.
Heart rate monitor - 800 calories burned

Breakfast - 9:25 AM
Quaker Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal - 160 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Banana - 80 calories
V8 Fusion Pomegranate Blueberry Juice - 100 calories
Total = 490 calories

I very much dislike ripe bananas.

Blood Pressure
11:37 AM - 130 / 81

Snack - 12:15 PM
2 Slices Light Bread - 90 calories
2 String Cheese - 160 calories
Del Monte Cherry Mixed Fruit - 120 calories
Total = 370

Went for a little walk outside after lunch and it was pretty toasty.

Blood Pressure
1:53 PM - 129 / 82

Lunch - 2:45 PM
Smart Ones Ravioli Florentine - 270 calories

This meal was really delicious. I guess i've been eating the same thing over the past few weeks so this was a nice change of pace.

Snack - 4:30 PM
Fiber One Chocolate Bar - 90 calories

Driving Range
I really need to focus on swinging slow and keeping my head down. If I do that every shot is almost perfect. It's amazing how hard it is to actually do though.

Dinner - 6:30 PM
Tilapia Fillets
Homemade Coleslaw
Total = 450 calories?

Totally just guessing on calories. It's so nice out that I feel like walking. Relax or walk...relax or walk...WALK!

Walk - Around the Village of Wappingers
Total Distance - 2.86 miles
Max Speed - 8.86 mi/hr
Average Speed - 4.47 mi/hr
Time - 38:22

It was amazingly beautiful outside. Flowers and trees blooming all over the place.

Snack - 7:50 PM
Healthy Choice Fudge Bar - 100 calories

Looking forward to P90X - X Stretch tomorrow

Total calories for the day - 1770

Day 76 - 16 Weeks Down

Weigh In: 192.6 (+0.4/-45.4)

I'm pretty amazed I only gained .4 pounds from yesterday morning considering what I ate for dinner. Maybe the exercise really did counteract the meal. Also eating early was a good thing.

Week 15 - 192.6 (-3.6) - That makes up for gaining weight last week. Hopefully the rest of this week will be this good.

Really hungry this morning

Breakfast - 8:30 AM
Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bar - 140 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Banana - 80 calories
V8 Fusion Pomegranate Blueberry Juice - 100 calories
Total = 470 calories

Snack - 11:23 AM
2 Slices Light Bread - 90 calories
2 String Cheese - 160 calories
Total = 250 calories

P90X - Legs & Back
Again the lunges and squats are tough but made it through without too much pain.

Snack - 12:35 PM
Del Monte Cherry Mixed Fruit - 120 calories

Lunch - 2:00 PM
Smart Ones Breakfast Quesadilla - 230 calories
Mandarin Oranges - 80 calories

Snack - 4:18 PM
Healthy Choice Fudge Bar - 100 calories

Driving Range - Large Bucket
Only the second time i've hit balls this season and I figured I better get on it since I start my league on Wednesday

Walkway Over The Hudson
Walked once across - 41 minutes

P90X - Ab Ripper
This really kills!

Dinner - 8:10 PM
Smart Ones English Muffin Sandwich - 210 calories
Jamba Fruit with a Boost Peaches - 160 calories
Whole Fruit Apple-Pomegranate Pop - 60 calories
Whole Fruit Apple-Concord Grape Pop - 60 calories

With all the exercise I ate dinner way too late....oh well

Total calories for the day - 1740 calories

Day 77

Weigh In: 192.2 (-1.6/-45.8)

I like this weight on a weekend day. Of course since today is Easter I have a feeling i'll be eating more than I should and the weight will go up tomorrow.

Breakfast - 9:00 AM
Banana - 80 calories
Easter Cookie - ?
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories

Not keeping track of the calories today since I won't know how many calories are in dinner either.

Snack - 1:00 PM
2 Slices Light Bread - 90 calories
2 String Cheese - 160 calories
Del Monte Cherry Mixed Fruit - 120 calories

Run Outside
Total Distance - 3.51 Miles
Total Time - 33:57
Average Speed - 6.2 mi/hr
Max Speed - 8.75 mi/hr
Calories Burned - 800

P90X - Yoga X
Being in the warrior poses or crescent really was tough after having just run 5.5 miles before doing this. I was able to do the crane for a much longer period of time so that's exciting...no doubt by the last week i'll be able to do it for the whole time. The last 40 minutes or this are so much more enjoyable though and nice and relaxing.

Snack - 3:50 PM
Caramel Nut Blast Balance Bar - 200 calories

Easter Dinner - 5:30 PM
Meatloaf
Bread Pudding
Sauteed Zucchini & Tomatoes
Cheesecake with a scoop of ice cream

Ate too much for dinner but, hey, it was Easter and the food was good. Also did a lot of exercise today so that should counteract some of it.

Day 78

Weigh In: 193.8 (+1.4/-44.2)

I saw that weight gain coming from a mile away. This is always the way it is though. The weekends are worse than mid week. Oh well...gotta stop worrying about the weight number so much. :-)

I think I had one of the best nights sleeps I've had in a long time last night.

Breakfast - 9:30 AM
Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bar - 140 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Banana - 80 calories
V8 Fusion Pomegranate Blueberry Juice - 100 calories
Total = 470 calories

P90X - Back & Biceps, Ab Ripper
So towards the end of the Back & Biceps routine I could barely moved my left arm. It's definitely weaker than my right arm. Ab Ripper was really rough today also.

Snack - 1:20 PM
2 Slices Light Bread - 90 calories
2 String Cheese - 160 calories
Jamba Pineapple Fruit with a Boost - 120 calories
Total = 370

Took a nice nap...felt like i could have slept the rest of the day away

Dinner - 4:15 PM
Homemade Coleslaw
Tilapia Fillets

Snacks
Mandarin Oranges - 80 calories
Vaniall Skinny Cow - 140 calories
Whole Fruit Apple-Strawberry Pop - 60 calories

My legs are feeling really sore tonight. Might be good I didn't go for a run today.


Total for the day - 1120 calories + Dinner

Day 79

Weigh In: 192.4 (0.0/-45.6)

Considering I felt like I ate a ton for dinner last night i'm happy I didn't gain weight. With the weekend coming up though I know I most likely won't see that number go down till the beginning of next week.

P90X - Plyometrics
This is one tough workout

Breakfast - 9:30 AM
Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bar - 140 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Banana - 80 calories
V8 Fusion Pomegranate Blueberry Juice - 100 calories
Total = 470 calories

Snack - 1:00 PM
2 Slices Light Bread - 90 calories
2 String Cheese - 160 calories
Del Monte Cherry Mixed Fruit - 120 calories
Total = 370

Lunch - 2:50 PM
Smart Ones Mini Cheese Pizzas - 270 calories
Homemade Coleslaw - 50 calories

My coleslaw is soooo good!

Dinner - 9:00 PM
Big Slice of White Pizza
Big Slice of Eggplant, Sun-dried tomatoes and Eggplant Pizza

Weight is gonna go up after that dinner ;-)

Total for the day - 1160 calories + Dinner

Day 80

Weigh In: 192.4 (-0.8/-45.6)

Woohoo...broke 193 and at the same time have now lost over 45 pounds!

P90X - Chest Shoulders & Triceps
1 Arm Pushups...haha...yeah right. This one is gonna take some time but I could see how it is more difficult that Shoulder & Arms.

Wearing my Vibram Five Fingers for the first time today. Gotta break them in. Definitely gonna take some getting used to as my pinky toe is spread out farther than normal but they feel pretty good.

Breakfast - 9:00 AM
Quaker Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal - 160 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Banana - 80 calories
V8 Fusion Pomegranate Blueberry Juice - 100 calories
Total = 490 calories

Blood Pressure
9:35 AM - 135 / 75
11:35 AM - 129 / 81

Snack - 12:20 PM
2 Slices Light Bread - 90 calories
2 String Cheese - 160 calories
Cherry Mixed Fruit - 75 calories
Mandarin Oranges - 80 calories
Total = 405

Lunch - 2:35 PM
Smart Ones Chicken Marinara w/ Mozzarella Cheese Flatbread - 290 calories

Feeling really good today! Wooooooooooo!

Blood Pressure
3:07 PM - 138 / 75 - Not too shabby having had Diet Mt. Dew at lunch

Snack - 4:30 PM
Fiber One Chocolate Fudge Brownie - 90 calories

Dinner - 7:15 PM
Tilapia Fillets
Homemade Coleslaw made with Splenda

Wow extremely full after dinner. Maybe I ate too much? :-)

Snack - 8:00 PM
Healthy Choice Fudge Bar - 100 calories

Total for the day - 1375 calories + Dinner

Day 81

Weigh In: 193.2 (-0.2/-44.8)

So close to 45 pounds down...I really thought I was going to get there this morning.

P90X - X Stretch
Hmm...not much to say...I did it even though I wanted to go back to sleep.

Breakfast - 9:20 AM
Quaker Strawberries & Cream Oatmeal - 130 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Banana - 80 calories
V8 Fusion Pomegranate Blueberry Juice - 100 calories
Total = 460 calories

Blood Pressure
9:34 - 136/74
11:40 - 133/83

Somewhat tired this morning but till feeling good. Feel pretty cold though.

Snack - 12:20 PM
2 Slices Light Bread - 90 calories
2 String Cheese - 160 calories
Del Monte Cherry Mixed Fruit - 120 calories
Total = 370

Lunch - 2:50 PM
Eating Right Chicken Enchilada - 300 calories

This meal was pretty good. The rice was a little bland but still tasty. I think i'm going to eat more during the day and less at night. I'm not usually all that hungry at night anyway and I need more sustenance during the day.

Snack - 4:20 PM
Cascadian Farm Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bar - 140 calories

Gym - 5K
27:40! 475 calories burned

Walkway Over The Hudson
Went to the walkway with my parents...was very nice.

Dinner - 7:50 PM
Smart Ones Egg & Cheese English Muffin Sandwich - 210 calories
Mandarin Oranges - 80 calories

Snack - 8:30 PM
Vanilla Skinny Cow - 140 calories

So I took my first month P90X pictures. Here are the results.


I mean not a huge difference but pretty impressive none the less. Especially the amount of muscle on my arms and back. Can't wait to see after 90 days.

Total for the day - 1700 calories

Day 82

Weigh In: 193.4 (-2.8/-44.6)

Now that's the weight i'm talking about! It's amazing how eating bad can effect your weight in such a negative way. Really looking forward to eating right this week.

Had to get to work early this morning and since today is Yoga day i'll have to do it after work.

Breakfast - 9:15 AM
Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bar - 140 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Banana - 80 calories
V8 Fusion Pomegranate Blueberry Juice - 100 calories
Total = 470 calories

Blood Pressure - 131 / 77
10:16 - 124/74

Snack - 12:20 PM
2 Slices Light Bread - 90 calories
2 String Cheese - 160 calories
Cherry Fruit Cup - 75 calories
Total = 325 calories

Lunch - 2:40 PM
Eating Right Chicken with Peanut Sauce - 280 calories

Tried something different for lunch. My initial impressions weren't so great but as I continued eating it definitely got better. Might try this again some day.

Snack - 4:20 PM
Fiber One Brownie - 90 calories

P90X - Yoga X
I can definitely tell i'm getting stronger. There are still some of the more advanced moves that I have a hard time with but i'll get there.

Dinner - 6:45 PM
20 Shrimp w/ Cocktail sauce - 160 calories
Quaker Blueberries & Cream Oatmeal - 130 calories

Snack - 8:20 PM
Vanilla Skinny Cow - 140 calories

Super sleepy again tonight

Total for the day - 1595 calories

Day 83 - 15 Weeks Down

Weigh In: 196.2 (-1.6/-41.8)

Week 14 - 196.2 (+1.0) - Ouch...my first week gaining weight. I can't wait to see the pictures after wednesday night and compare them to the month before. We'll see if i've been gaining muscle.

Woke up not feeling very good. Could have been all the cold water in my shoes yesterday. I took some nyquil last night but might need to keep taking it.

Breakfast - 9:15 AM
Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bar - 140 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Banana - 80 calories
Total = 370 calories

P90X - Core Synergistics
I was not feeling very good but got up the energy to do this. It was pretty good. :-)

Snack - 12:58 PM
2 Slices Light Bread - 90 calories
2 String Cheese - 160 calories
Del Monte Cherry Mixed Fruit - 120 calories
Total = 370

Lunch - 3:00 PM
Lean Cuisine Chicken Ranch Club Flatbread Melt - 370 calories
Whole Fruit Apple-Pomegranate Pop - 60 calories

So sleepy!

Snack - 4:30 PM
Keebler Fudge Shoppe Mini Fudge Stripes - 100 calories

Walkway Over The Hudson
Did a bit more than once across not sure how far. Was worried it was going to rain so didn't bring my phone.

Dinner - 7:05 PM
V8 Fusion Pomegranate Blueberry Juice - 200 calories
Alaskan Cod - 400 calories

Snack - 8:20 PM
Healthy Choice Fudge Bar - 100 calories

Total for the day - 1970 calories

Day 84

Weigh In: 197.8 (+0.2/-40.2)

It's amazing how not eating properly can so easily effect your weight. Today should be somewhat back to normal compared to the last 2 days.

Yesterday was the first day since I started P90X that I skipped a workout - Kenpo X. Back on track today!

P90X - X Stretch
This felt so good :-)

Breakfast - 10:30 AM
Coffee Shop Egg, Ham & Cheddar Cheese on a Bagel

Snack - 1:50 PM
2 Slices Light Bread - 90 calories
2 String Cheese - 160 calories
Fiber One Brownie - 90 calories
Total = 340 calories

Hiked at Sams Point Preserve. The Ice Caves were closed :-( Walked to the Waterfall though which was raging! Lots of water on the way there though.



Snack - 5:40 PM
Cookie Dough Balance Bar- 210 calories

Dinner - 7:20 PM
Gortons Garlic Butter Grilled Fillets - 180 calories
Banana - 80 calories
Del Monte Mixed Berries - 160 calories
Total = 420 calories

Snack - 8:40 PM
Healthy Choice Fudge Bar - 100 calories

All in all a very good day :-)

Total for the day - 1070 + breakfast

Day 85

Weigh In: 197.6 (+3.6/-40.4)

Haha that's a lot of weight change from the day before. All the late night eating last night.

Breakfast - 10:30 AM
Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bar - 140 calories

Lunch - 11:50 AM
2 Slices Giacomos Pizza - ?

Snack - 12:50 PM
2 Whole Fruit Apple-Pomegranate Pops - 120 calories

Took a nice 2 hour nap.

Snack - 3:25 PM
Caramel Nut Blast Balance Bar - 200 calories
Banana - 80 calories

Snack - 4:10 PM
Vanilla Skinny Cow - 140 calories

Dinner - 5:45 PM
Stephanos Rigatoni Bolognese
Stephanos Penne Alla Vodka
Home made Ice Cream Cake

Ate way more than I should have at dinner especially the ice cream cake. It was good to take a day off though.

Total for the day - 600 calories + Pizza + Dinner

Day 86

Weigh In: 194 (+0.4/-44.0)

A slight bump up in weight from yesterday but also had some stuff later than normal last night.

P90X - Core Synergistics
This one needs a lot of room to do. I felt like I couldn't do everything properly because of space constraints. Need to work on that for next time. Overall not bad but some tough moves.

Breakfast - 9:15 AM
Quaker Peaches & Cream Oatmeal - 130 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Apple - 80 calories
Total = 360 calories

Peaches & Cream oatmeal not all that good. The smell is a little funky...I think that throws it off.

Blood Pressure - 127/75

Lunch - 12:20 PM
Five Guys Mini Burger - 504 calories

Burger was overcooked but still tasted delicious.

Snack - 2:50 PM
Cookie Dough Balance Bar- 210 calories

Feeling pretty hungry right now. Guess the hamburger didn't really give me that real full feeling.

Snack - 4:25 PM
Mixed Cherry Fruit Cup - 70 calories

Snack - 6:50 PM
Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bar - 140 calories

Dinner - 8:15 PM
3 Slices of Giacomos Pizza

Snack - 11:00 PM
Chocolate Skinny Cow - 140 calories

Total calories for the day - 1424 + dinner

Day 87

Weigh In: 193.6 (-0.4/-44.4)

P90X - Yoga
This was really tough to do first thing in the morning. It was why I originally started on the day I had so I could do Yoga on Sundays. Anyway got it done and definitely getting stronger. A bit late to work though because it's so long.

Today is my first day not taking my blood pressure medication. Need to see how it is a few times today.

Breakfast - 9:40 AM
Quaker Cinnamon Oatmeal - 160 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Banana - 80 calories
Total = 390 calories

Blood Pressure - 122/67

Snack - 12:20 PM
2 Slices Light Bread - 90 calories
2 String Cheese - 160 calories
Del Monte Cherry Mixed Fruit - 120 calories
Total = 370

Blood Pressure - 127 / 75

Lunch - 4:15 PM
Smart Ones Chicken Parmesan - 290 calories

Late lunch today because of meetings.

Walkway Over The Hudson
Jogged across the Walkway twice again with Amy.
5.59 miles - Total Distance
7.83 mi/hr - Max Speed
4.58 mi/hr - Avg Speed
1:13:07 - Total Time

Amy's feet were hurting in her shoes so we walked the last section but I pushed her to walk fast.

Dinner - 6:45 PM
2 slices of Colaneros Pizza - ?

Snack - 8:45 PM
A few fries from Double O Grill - ?

Total calories for the day - 1050 + Dinner + Snack

Day 88

Weigh In: 194 (0.0/-44.0)

Really thought I was gonna break 194 since I was 196.4 before I went to bed last night. Oh well...

P90X - Stretch X
This felt really good this morning even though I would have rather stayed in bed. I'm now completely through Week 3!

Breakfast - 9:10 AM
Quaker Strawberries & Cream Oatmeal - 130 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Banana - 80 calories
Total = 360 calories

Lunch - 12:20 PM
2 Taco Bell Chicken Soft Tacos - 360 calories

Adam & Jen had to go to the mall for lunch so figured it was a good time to check out the calories on some stuff from taco bell since I hadn't been there in so long. There is actually a good amount of stuff that doesn't have a ton of calories. Even the regular hard taco is only 170 calories.

Man those tacos tasted sooo good but burping them up :-)

Blood Pressure - 113/63
Gonna stop taking my BP meds tomorrow and monitor it.

Snack - 2:30 PM
2 Slices Light Bread - 90 calories
2 String Cheese - 160 calories
Del Monte Cherry Mixed Fruit - 120 calories
Total = 370

Snack - 4:40 PM
Lorna Doone Cookies - 100 calories

Gym - 1 hour
Treadmill - 667 calories burned
Enjoyed the treadmill today. I could tell that my body is getting healthier as my heart rate doesn't go through the rough as I raise the elevation on the treadmill.

Dinner - 7:15 PM
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich - 320 calories
Banana - 80 calories

Snack - 8:35 PM
2 Whole Fruit Apple Pomegranate Pops - 120 calories

Not looking forward to getting up extra early for Yoga tomorrow morning.

Total for the day - 1710 calories

Day 89

Weigh In: 194 (-1.2/-44.0)

I was tired this morning and not feeling 100% so I decided to work from home. Slept in and gonna do my P90X at lunchtime.

Breakfast - 9:10 AM
Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bar - 140 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Banana - 80 calories
Total = 370 calories

P90X - Kenpo X
This was much easier today and definitely felt better doing it at lunchtime instead of first thing in the morning.

Snack - 1:10 PM
2 Slices Light Bread - 90 calories
2 String Cheese - 160 calories
Del Monte Cherry Mixed Fruit - 120 calories
Total = 370

Lunch - 3:30 PM
Mandarin Oranges - 80 calories
Caramel Nut Blast Balance Bar - 200 calories

Since I signed up for a 5K on May 1st I figure I should prepare. Gonna see how fast I can do a 5K at the gym tonight.

Gym - 5K
I kicked butt! Just under 29 minutes and 475 calories burned. Ran at 6.5 for the first 2 miles and wavered between 6.2 and 6.5 for the last 1.1 miles.

Dinner - 6:40 PM
Mom's Fish Stew
Apple - 80 calories

Snack - 8:30 PM
Skinny Cow Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich - 140 calories

Total calories for the day = 1240 + Fish Stew

Day 90 - 14 Weeks Down

Weigh In: 195.2 (-0.2/-42.8)

Week 13 - 195.2 (-1.2) - Considering I was down to 194.2 earlier in the week a bit disappointed in this. I don't think I ate all that bad...maybe cause of all the working out? 1 week and 2 days before I get to take my after pictures for the first month of P90X.

P90X - Legs & Back
Definitely getting stronger in this routine. I actually made it through the wall exercises.

Breakfast - 8:50 AM
Quaker Banana Bread Oatmeal - 160 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
2 Clementines - 70 calories
Banana - 80 calories
Total = 460 calories

Blood Pressure - 115/69
Looking good even on half tabs of BP medication. Really think I can stop taking it.

So thinking about doing the 5K Jail Break for Pitch for Kids...pitchforkids.org

Snack - 12:20 PM
2 Slices Light Bread - 90 calories
2 String Cheese - 160 calories
Del Monte Cherry Mixed Fruit - 120 calories
Total = 370 calories

Blood Pressure - 113/69

Lunch - 2:40 PM
Lean Cuisine Southwest-Style Chicken Panini - 320 calories

Snack - 4:40 PM
Animal Crackers - 120 calories

Walkway Over The Hudson - Once across
There were so many people up there today. I guess that's to be expected on the first 80+ day.

P90X - Ab Ripper
I look forward to the day that I can get through this whole thing and keep up with them on TV.

Dinner - 7:00PM
Apple - 80 calories
Alaskan Cod - 450 calories?

Snack - 9:20 PM
Healthy Choice Fudge Bar - 100 calories

Total for the day - 1900 calories

Day 91

3 months till the wedding!

Weigh In: 195.4 (+1.2/-42.6)

Feeling good this morning even though I gained some weight from yesterday. I actually thought that would happen since I had the pickle and some other sodium laden things yesterday. Bet tomorrow will look good.

Breakfast - 10:20 AM
Panera BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad - 500 calories

P90X - Yoga
The last 3rd of this workout I enjoy so much more but that's because they are the static poses and not as hard. I think the first part is tough because you just keep doing the same moves just adding new things on...gets kinda boring.

Snack - 2:30 PM
2 Slices Light Bread - 90 calories
2 String Cheese - 160 calories
Banana - 80 calories
Total = 330

Gave myself a hair cut. Was going to do the old style where the top is long and it blends down to shorter but accidentally chose the wrong starting length. Oh well short is good. :-)

Snack - 3:50 PM
Caramel Nut Blast Balance Bar - 200 calories

Dinner - 6:10 PM
Bowl of Mom's Fish Stew
Squash & Tomatoes

I wonder how many calories were in dinner. I don't think there was that much.

Snack - 8:00 PM
2 Whole Fruit Apple-Concord Grape Pops - 120 calories

Total calories for the day - 1150 + Dinner

Day 92

Weigh In: 194.2 (-0.6/-43.8)

P90X - Shoulders & Arms, Ab Ripper
I tend to enjoy the shoulder and arm workout more than others...maybe cause it's easier? Ab ripper was tough today. Not sure if it was all the exercise yesterday.

Breakfast - 10:00 AM
Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bar - 140 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Mandarin Oranges - 80 calories
Total = 370 calories

Lunch - 12:30 PM
Dumplings! Egg, Mushroom & Onion, Beef & Mushroom and Lamb & Squash
Egg Drop Soup

So the first try at Palace Dumplings. Service was interesting and slow. Food came out at random times. It was pretty tasty and reasonably priced.

Moved some stone from behind a neighbors house that I will be using for my new front walkway.

Snack - 3:00 PM
2 Slices Light Bread - 90 calories
2 String Cheese - 160 calories
Del Monte Cherry Mixed Fruit - 120 calories
Total = 370

My legs and butt are very sore today :-)

Dinner + Snack - 8:30 PM
Turkey Breast - 175 calories
Pickle - 10 calories
Skinny Cow Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich - 140 calories

Vanilla skinny cow...so much better than chocolate

Total calories for the day - 1065 + Lunch

Day 93

Weigh In: 194.8 (-1.4/-43.2)

Woo broke 195! I'm closer to 190 than 200!

Breakfast - 8:40 AM
Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bar - 140 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Mandarin Oranges - 80 calories
Total = 370 calories

Snack - 11:15 AM
2 Slices Light Bread - 90 calories
2 String Cheese - 160 calories

P90X - Plyometrics
Tough again but had the heart rate monitor again this time. Avg - 131 / High - 173. Says I burned 1275 calories. It took me about 90 minutes to do a 58 minute workout. That's getting better.

Snack - 1:45 PM
Cookie Dough Balance Bar - 210 calories

Even though I broke 195 today I still feel like I have a ton of fat on me. I really hope as I continue that the fat goes away and my skin tightens up.

Lunch - 3:10 PM
Smart Ones Egg, Cheese and Ham English Muffin Sandwich - 210 calories

Snack - 4:40 PM
Animal Crackers - 120 calories

Walkway - We jogged the entire walkway twice! I think overall it was just over 5 miles.

Dinner - 7:20 PM
Tilapia
Green Squash and Tomato

Same dinner as last night and still as good.

Snack - 8:30 PM
Healthy Choice Fudge Bar - 100 calories

Total for the day - 1260 calories + Dinner

Day 94

Weigh In: 196.2 (+0.4/-41.8)

I felt like I ate a lot of sodium yesterday so we'll see how tomorrows weight goes.

P90X - Shoulders & Back
I was able to do 7 regular pushups! Last week I could only do 3 before having to go to my knees. Of course at the same time the rest of the workout seemed harder than last time.

Breakfast - 9:30 AM
Quaker Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal - 160 calories
2 Clementines - 70 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
V8 Fusion Pomegranate Blueberry Juice - 100 calories
Total = 480 calories

Lunch - 12:30 PM
Panera Chicken Soup - 100 calories
Panera BBQ Chicken Salad - 250 calories

Pat's last lunch with us as an IBM'er

Snack - 4:30 PM
Del Monte Cherry Mixed Fruit - 120 calories
Fiber One Chocolate Fudge Brownie - 90 calories

P90X - Ab Ripper!
Definitely getting better at this...still tough though

Dinner - 7:15 PM
Tilapia
Green Squash and Tomato

I actually cooked my vegetables for dinner tonight. I know...it's crazy! They were delicious and so fresh tasting. And I know i've said it before but I LOVE fish.

Snack - 8:35 PM
Chocolate Skinny Cow - 140 calories

Total for the day - 1180 calories + Dinner

Day 95

Weigh In: 195.8 (0.0/-42.2)

I was bad and slept in instead of getting up to do the P90X - Stretch workout. I'll have to do it tonight. Also weighed myself before bed last night and was 201...crazy to lose over 5 pounds while sleeping.

Today is my first day at half my original blood pressure medication. I will have to see if I feel any different.

Breakfast - 9:10 AM
Quaker Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal - 160 calories
2 Clementines - 70 calories
Cherry Fruit Cup - 75 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Total = 455 calories

Lunch - 12:15 PM
Red Robin Simply Grilled Chicken Salad - 485 calories

Blood Pressure - 112/64
Wow that's still low even having only taken half my med this morning.

Snack - 2:50 PM
2 Light String Cheese - 160 calories
2 Slices of Bread - 80 calories
V8 Fusion Pomegranate Blueberry Juice - 100 calories
Total = 340 calories

Snack - 4:50 PM
Cascadian Farm Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bar - 140 calories

Walkway Over The Hudson
It was sorta windy and started drizzling while we were walking but it wasn't bad and nicer than being in the hot gym.

I'm actually not going to do the P90X Stretch...it says either Stretch or Rest and today I think I choose rest.

Dinner - 6:50 PM
Gortons Garlic Butter Grilled Fillets - 180 calories
Corn - 200 calories

Snack - 8:50 PM
Whole Fruit Apple-Pomegranate Frozen Juice - 60 calories

Total for the day = 1855 calories

Day 96

Weigh In: 195.8 (-0.6/-42.2)

P90X - Kenpo
Definitely could keep up better this week than last

Breakfast - 9:10 AM
Fiber One Oats & Peanut Butter Bar - 150 calories
Cherry Fruit Cup - 75 calories
Banana - 80 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Total = 455 calories

Went to the doctor this morning cause i've been getting dizzy when making fast movements from sitting to standing. Everything looked good so gonna start taking half of my blood pressure medication to see if that helps and still keeps my blood pressure down. I have another appointment next month.

Lunch - 12:20 PM
Tilapia Sanwich & Pasta Salad

I forgot to bring my normal snack for lunch so had to get something at the caf. Wanted to get the Mushroom Goat Cheese sandwich but they didn't get mushrooms in today. Sandwich was ok but a little spicy. Pasta salad was blah.

2nd Lunch - 3:45 PM
Lean Cuisine Salisbury Steak and Macaroni and Cheese - 260 calories

Snack - 4:50 PM
Cascadian Farm Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bar - 140 calories

Dinner - 7:45 PM
Amy's Meatloaf w/ Mashed Potatoes & Broccoli

This meal was absolutely fantastic!

Snack - 8:50 PM
Chocolate Skinny Cow - 140 calories

Total calories for the day - 945 + Lunch & Dinner

Day 97 - 13 Weeks Down

Hmmm...had a rough night sleeping. Woke up feeling not at all like I slept through the night even though I did.

Weigh In: 196.4 (-0.8 /-41.6)

Week 12 - 196.4 (-2.6) - That was an impressive loss for the week after the slow loss last week. I mean it's not my lowest weight for the week but that usually comes on wed/thurs. Anyway...feeling good.

P90X - Legs & Back
I did much better with the leg exercises this week. Last week I could barely do any of the wall squats but this week I made it through most of them.

The muscle near my right shoulder blade has been really sore as of late. I tried putting some cream on it this morning so we'll see if that helps at all. Might need to pick up some icy hot. It's gonna be rough at the gym if it is still hurting later.

Breakfast - 9:10 AM
Quaker Bananas & Cream Oatmeal - 130 calories
Cherry Fruit Cup - 75 calories
Banana - 80 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Total = 435 calories

Blood Pressure - 109/67

I made an appt with my doctor for tomorrow to see if I can start moving off my blood pressure medication. I've been getting dizzy while getting off the couch and moving up and down while exercising so I think since i've lost weight and started exercising every day it may be time to get off the medication.

Snack - 12:20 PM
Salad w/ Lime & Cilantro Dressing - 75 calories
2 Light String Cheese - 140 calories
2 Slices of Bread - 80 calories
Apple - 80 calories
Total = 375 calories

Lunch - 2:30 PM
Smart Ones Stuffed Breakfast Sandwich - 240 calories
Mango Fruit Bar- 60 calories

Snack - 4:45 PM
Cascadian Farms Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bar - 140 calories

Gym - 1 Hour
Treadmill - 500 calories

Dinner - 7:00 PM
2 Slices of Pizza w/ Roasted Red Peppers - 600 calories?

P90X - Ab Ripper
This seemed harder than it has but I also just came from the gym and my legs are tired. I could definitely feel it in my abs though.

Snack - 8:30 PM
Quaker Strawberries & Cream Oatmeal - 130 calories

Total for the day - 1980 calories

Day 98

Weigh In: 197.2 (+1.0 /-40.8)

The chinese food last night really killed my weight ;-)

Breakfast - 10:20 AM
Panera Tuna Salad on Honey Wheat - 470 calories

P90X - Yoga
Definitely getting a little bit easier but still hard to do all the moves. I feel at one point doing the Crane pose.

Snack - 1:50 PM
Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bar - 140 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Banana - 80 calories
Total = 370 calories

Lunch - 3:40 PM
Gorton Italian Herb Grilled Fillets - 180 calories
Fudge Shoppe Mini Fudge Stripes - 100 calories

Dinner - 6:30 PM
Stephanos - Roll, Penne w/ Eggplant & Rigatoni Bolegnese

Dinner was absolutely delicious just like all the other times. I also had a few pieces of calamari. I probably ate a bit more than I should have but I have been pretty hungry lately.

Snack - 8:40 PM
Ice Cream Sandwich - 120 calories

Total for the day - 1240 calories + Dinner

Day 99!

We're into double digits!

Weigh In: 196.2 (0.0 /-41.8)

Breakfast - 9:00 AM
Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bar - 140 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Cherry Fruit Cup - 75 calories
Banana - 80 calories
Total = 445 calories

P90X - Shoulders & Arms / Ab Ripper
I actually enjoy this workout better than the others. Maybe cause I can adjust the weight to what I can do.

Snack - 12:20 PM
2 Light String Cheese - 140 calories
2 Slices of Bread - 80 calories
Mandarin Oranges - 80 calories
Total = 300 calories

Lunch - 2:55 PM
Smart Ones Egg & Ham English Muffin - 210 calories
2 Mango Fruit Bars - 120 calories

Took a spin on the electric bike...it was awesome.

Snack - 4:45 PM
Fudge Shoppe Fudge Grahams - 100 calories

Dinner - 8:00 PM
Jade Palace Chicken & Broccoli
Jade Palace Egg Drop Soup

Snack - 9:30 PM
Popcorn - not very much

Total for the day - 1175 calories + Dinner & Snack

Day 100

It's a big day...last day in triple digits!

Weigh In: 196.2 (-0.6 /-41.8)

I am working from home today so I got to sleep in. I'll do my P90X at lunchtime.

Breakfast - 9:00 AM
Fiber One Oats & Chocolate Bar - 140 calories
Silk Chocolate Soy Milk - 150 calories
Cherry Fruit Cup - 75 calories
Banana - 80 calories
Total = 445 calories

P90X - Plyometrics
Definitely the hardest work out of the bunch. I feel really dizzy a lot of the time and thus have to take pretty frequent breaks.

Snack - 2:00 PM
2 Light String Cheese - 140 calories
2 Slices of Bread - 80 calories
Gortons Tilapia Fillets - 160 calories
Total = 380 calories

Wow I feel really weak today.

Lunch - 4:10 PM
Lean Cuisine Chicken Club Panini - 360 calories

Dinner - 6:30 PM
2 Slices of Pizza - 600 calories

Pizza was good and just what I needed

Snack - 8:20 PM
Weight Watchers Chocolate Raspberry Popsicle - 80 calories

Total calories for the day - 1865