155 lbs!!!

So we are 3 months into "back on the wagon after Oktoberfest" and I am happy to report that I am currently 155 lbs!!  That was my 2nd tier goal weight (after the original 160 goal)!!

I am also a SIZE 6!! WHAT?!?  I have been buying/wearing the same dress pant brand from Macy's throughout this journey so I feel that I can really compare apples to apples.  I started as a Size 14...had a Size 10 in the closet that I had leftover.  Had to buy a Size 8 when I hit 160 and NOW...SIZE 6 and they aren't tight even!

I could not be more amazed and proud of the success we are seeing.  I don't feel like we are being too extreme with working out or eating bean sprouts, but it is totally working.  We have gone a bit more extreme to get Mark's Cholesterol level down before his 4 month re-check with the doctor, but still manageable.

For any that care...here is our routine & some of our Food Plan:

Workout at 6am on Monday, Wednesday & Friday

• 15-20 minutes on the Eliptical - keeping strides/min at about 140-150
• 20 minutes of abs & leg moves - we like exercises that have funny names...
• Crunchy Frog
• Twisty Mountain Climbers
• Wood Choppers
• Russian Twists
• Sumo Lunges
• Downward Dog Abs
• Bird Dogs
• Then we walk around the track until we have to go get ready for work.

Food wise...        

To Lower Cholesterol:

Eat Oatmeal, Beans & Lentils – Add in Chia Seeds – for boost of Omega 3 and Fiber

·         Take Red Yeast Rice supplement

·         Eat Walnuts, Almonds & Flaxseeds

·         Eat whey protein – add to smoothies with fruit for breakfast?

·         Add Apple Cider Vinegar to water – 2 tbsp per day

·         Cut down on:

o   Red Meat

o   Fatty meats (sausage, etc.)

o   Dairy Products

§  Butter

§  Cheese

§  Milk/cream

§  Egg Yolks – only egg whites!

o   Alcohol

Ideal Shopping List

Coffee

Ground Turkey

Ground Chicken

Chicken

Sausage

Bacon

Pizza crust

Noodles or Pasta

Tortillas

Pita/Pita Chips

Tortillas

Falafel

Shredded Cheese

Sour Cream

Cottage Cheese

Eggs

Half & Half

Parmesan Cheese

Pesto

Hummus

Olives

Pickles

Sauerkraut

Beets

Salsa

Tomato Sauce

Canned Tomatoes

Chicken Broth

Black Beans

Pinto Beans

Chickpeas

Brown Rice

Quinoa

Oats

Peanut Butter

Cashews

Lemon Juice

Avocado

Corn

Tomato

Onion

Mushrooms

Lettuce

Cucumber

Red Pepper

Green Pepper

Jalapenos

Broccoli

Cauliflower

Carrots

Celery

Zucchini

Butternut Squash

Sweet Potatoes