Stomach and Head

I'd be willing to say that I've had stomach problems forever.  It was brought to my attention a few weeks ago that I could have a wheat allergy or another food allergy that has been causing my discomfort.  I also have been getting dizzy a lot the last few months.  So, I decided to go to the doctor and cover both those issues at the same time (one copay people).  Oddly, my old doctor sold his practice (not that I ever got to see him, just his assistants) so when I called this time I saw a new doctor and I really like him!  He seemed to really care about finding out what is wrong with me.  In the past, the doctors have just kinda brushed my issues aside.  I've been told I might have IBS, but never given any solution for it.  I was sent for a full allergy panel including gluten as well as an ultrasound of my stomach and an EKG for the lightheadedness.    I went for the blood work last week and I'm awaiting the results and tomorrow morning I got for the ultrasound and EKG.  Part of me hopes there's nothing wrong and part of me hopes it gets figured out, especially my stomach because it's a real pain to have stomach issues EVERY TIME you eat!  I'm off to bed soon because I can't eat or drink after 12.

Day 2

It's no secret I haven't been so good with gym for a few months now.  But, I've managed to get there both yesterday and today.  Which doesn't sound like a big deal, but since I've been averaging about one day a week, I'm already doing better!  I started packing a gym bag and going right from work.  I'm easing my way back into it this week and just doing cardio.  I'm visiting a friend in Boston this weekend, so I will be there Thursday to Sunday.  I think there's a gym in the hotel, plus I'll be doing a ton of walking, so I know I'll be getting in some cardio.  Then next week I'll start adding weights back into my workout.  I have literally not lifted weights since June.  Can't wait to feel that pain 2 days after I lift!  It's gonna be super fun!
I do have to say that I have noticed since I started working out again, I have been feeling better, the guilt factor is low!  So, the goal is to just keep it going and see where I can take it.
Today I ate:

Breakfast- Oatmeal mixed with Trader Joe's chunky peanut butter and reduced sugar raspberry preserves
Snack- A banana
Lunch- Amy's Organic enchiladas
Snack- Annie's cheddar bunny mix
Dinner- Farfalle pasta with a short rib ragu (short ribs, tomatoes, carrots, onion, oregano slow cooked)
Dessert- half of a mini cupcake (1 bite cupcake)

Not too bad, right?  Ha, I suck at eating right.  I just love food way too much.  And I grew up eating whatever I wanted (most of it cheap crap food).  I forgot that I'm no longer able to eat whatever I want and still be 110 lbs.

A little inspiration, who knew Claire Danes had such great abs??

I want these...

J Brand

But, I just can't get over the $89 price tag!  Plus, I'm not sure I can pull off the length.  I don't wear heels (very rarely) so won't they look stupid with flats??  They are super cute though!  Am I the only one who thinks $89 for jeans is a lot?  What do you think?

Cameron Diaz

I swear I used to look this...

Actually, I've been told I look like her.  Which I think is totally crazy, but I did have her body shape.  I'm getting it back!  Ten pounds by Nov. 11!  That's my goal.  That's like a month, I think I can do it.  And let's be honest, I don't really have a choice, all my clothes for work are too small!  Fun!

Life.

here

If only I could remember this everyday.

The Tracy Anderson Method

I just got finished reading Tracy Anderson's new book, The 30-Day method and I'm trying to decide if I can handle it.  Basically, it's a 30 day bootcamp that involves, her dance aerobics, her mat routine, and a menu for 30 days, 4 meals a day.  The workout doesn't really concern me (despite that it's 7 days a week), it's the menus that are kinda freaking me out.  First, let's just say it's not a lot of food, but also the recipes are for one portion and it's all different stuff.  I'm afraid to buy like a bunch of broccoli and then only use like one chunk.  I think I'd prefer less options since the recipes are for one serving.  Tracy says not to substitute, but let's be honest it might happen.  I'm not talking about substituting a cookie for a salad, but maybe picking some of her recipes and stick with them.  Here's an example of her menus:

Day 1

Breakfast- Strawberry mint salad  (No lettuce in sight, just strawberries, fresh mint and agave nectar)
Lunch- Tomato Minestrone Soup
Snack- Choco chestnut pudding (It involves cooked chestnuts, peeled and pureed and dates)
Dinner- Poached Cod and Roasted Asparagus

Like I said, Not a lot of food.  And it's gonna take some serious effort in the preparation department.  Do I really have time for it?  I know it's only 30 days, but I have a full-time job and husband.  I would like to look something like this though.

I want to be tiny and tight!

I bet it'd work at least slightly if I did the workouts and stuck to some of the meals.  Cut out the Chick fil a weekly trips and the raspberry mochas and I bet I'd be good!  Right?

On the Menu this Week

I'm on a constant quest to make my life easier and also get everything I need to get done.  Usually, this doesn't happen.  I opt for my couch rather than the gym and Chick fil a, rather than a healthy home cooked meal.  But, this week I'm trying to get a head start.  I went to Trader Joe's and Whole Foods today and plan to get to Wegmans early tomorrow morning (before church gets out and the place is packed).  So, on the menu for this week is:

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Kalamata Olive and Roasted Tomato pasta
Carnitas tacos w/ salsa verde
Carnitas on salad all week for lunch (trying to replicate the Chipotle version, including the rice)
Mushroom and Ricotta pasta
Homemade pizza
Red Velvet Cupcakes made with healthier ingredients

We also have dinner plans one night to go to Farmicia for Restaurant Week.

Should be a great food week!  I plan to make most of the above tomorrow, so I can just reheat it throughout the week.

I'm also planning my workouts for the week so I can just get it done!  Trying to get back in the groove and get that little trophy on my Polar HR Monitor!