Just a Quickie

Yikes! One month since my last blog update! I don't have positive news to report in the weight loss front but I'm eternally positive that I will conquer as long as I keep moving forward.

Being part of opening a new hospital is much more than I expected. My work days are averaging 16 hours and truthfully, it's been wreaking havoc on my good intentions. Not sure about where my weight is right now as I've fluctuated from 162 to 167 and then back over the past week. Lack of sleep, inconsistent water and food intake are the key culprits. Of course that's not news to any of you!

There's still a lot to do to prepare my department for opening and once the hospital is open, I will likely be working seven days/week ensuring that our processes are being followed and that our patients needs are being met. I have to be realistic about the plans I can implement. My focus will be on walking and food prep. My meals won't be fancy but they will meet my needs.

I see the light at the end of the tunnel and I know normalcy will be mine one day :)

- Kareen, RD

Week 8 Weigh-in

Yikers! Several good-bye parties this week and I made healthy choices in the beginning but I will admit by the third meal out, I caved. My weight gain doesn't entirely reflect an intake of an extra 10,500 calories this week. I ate more than usual but I didn't go buck wild. Part of the issue was the increased sodium and decreased water intake. I expect that I'll be back to 160 this coming week. Yep, that's a bold prediction!

Packing. Moving. New job Monday. Gotta make a plan then work that plan.

The GOAL and PROGRESS

Height: 5'1-1/2"

Starting Weight: 168 (11/2010 - weight before beginning my high raw diet journey; lost 6lbs then regained 2+lbs over the holidays)
Goal Weight: A STRONG 110

W1: 164.6 (01/01/11)
W2: 163.4 (01/08/11) -1.2
W3: 164.0 (01/15/11) +0.6
W4: 160.0 (01/21/11) -4 WAAAAHOOOOOO!!
W5:  battery died (01/29/11)
W6: 162.0 (02/05/11) +2
W7: 160.4 (02/12/11) -1.6
W8: 163.2 (02/19/11) +3.2

- Kareen, RD

Week 7 Weigh-In + Brief Update

We are in the middle of moving from Arizona back to Southern Cali (yay!) so my updates will be a little sparse until we're all settled. I'll give more deets in another post but I'm excited to be starting a new position! There's just a lot to do in the next couple of weeks. Packing counts as a workout, right?

The GOAL and PROGRESS

Height: 5'1-1/2"

Starting Weight: 168 (11/2010 - weight before beginning my high raw diet journey; lost 6lbs then regained 2+lbs over the holidays)
Goal Weight: A STRONG 110

W1: 164.6 (01/01/11)
W2: 163.4 (01/08/11) -1.2
W3: 164.0 (01/15/11) +0.6
W4: 160.0 (01/21/11) -4 WAAAAHOOOOOO!!
W5:  battery died (01/29/11)
W6: 162.0 (02/05/11) +2
W7: 160.4 (02/12/11) -1.6

My goal of being in bed by 9p is not going well and will likely not until the move is complete. I am going to continue to focus on increasing water intake and of course, keeping up with the workouts. The part I love about Turbo Fire are the quick (yet, super-intense) workouts.

Hope you're off and running towards a great week. Happy Valentine's Day! Don't forget to look in the mirror and appreciate how beautiful you are!

- Kareen, RD

Week 6 Weigh-In

Okay, weekly weigh-ins are humbling but also motivating so I gotta keep plugging away. The results won't always be positive but I do need a place to remain accountable. My blog is that place.


Here we go!


The GOAL and PROGRESS 

Height: 5'1-1/2"

Starting Weight: 168 (11/2010 - weight before beginning my high raw diet journey; lost 6lbs then regained 2+lbs over the holidays)
Goal Weight: A STRONG 110

W1: 164.6 (01/01/11) 
W2: 163.4 (01/08/11) -1.2  
W3: 164.0 (01/15/11) +0.6 
W4: 160.0 (01/21/11) -4 WAAAAHOOOOOO!!
W5:  battery died (01/29/11)
W6: 162.0 (02/05/11) +2


My focus this week is water and sleep. My eating has certainly not been the greatest but even with spot-on intake, I need exercise. Truth be told, I'm not into exercise when I'm tired. I'm about pressing the snooze button to get it all in. The benefits of water are well-known and I've just got to increase, increase!


Bed calls! Have a good night!


- Kareen, RD 

Still Here!

I'm still here and still plugging away. Weekly weigh-in and what I'm eating to return this week! Weigh-in wasn't that great this week but gotta be accountable. New week. . . new opportunities!

Quick peek: Raw Pad Thai!

Carpe diem!

- kareen

What I'm Eating

So, as I mentioned here, this website has inspired me! I made modifications to most of them and even made some of them non-vegan. In the end, they were all delicious and I'm basing this week's menu around more of Lisa's creations.

Here are some pics of the recipes I tried. Pics were taken with the cell cam. Recipe deets can be found on the site.

Mango Pudding

Deviled Avocados
(I used Greek Yogurt in this recipe instead of the Macadamia Nut Mayo)

Grapefruit Pear Salad

Ingredients for the Fruit Cereal
(I added apricots)

Fruit Cereal without the Almond Milk

All ready to eat!

 I ate many of these dishes for many meals and was very content. Already have my list ready for this week. Can't wait!

- Kareen, RD

The Stats - Weekly Weigh-in Returns

So, it's time to put it all out there. I started the weekly weigh-in blog in 2009 but fell off as I became discouraged with the slow progress. I'm in a much better frame of mind and have found a way of eating that helps to minimize the IBS flare-ups.


I'm still following the Turbo Fire class schedule and LOVING it! The music, Chalene. . . it's a great program. About two or three days a week I sneak in a second evening workout. 


Without further ado. . .here are my stats!


The GOAL and PROGRESS 

Height: 5'1-1/2"

Starting Weight: 168 (11/2010 - weight before beginning my high raw diet journey; lost 6lbs then regained 2+lbs over the holidays)
Goal Weight: A STRONG 110

W1: 164.6 (01/01/11) 
W2: 163.4 (01/08/11) -1.2  
W3: 164.0 (01/15/11) +0.6 
W4: 160.0 (01/21/11) -4 WAAAAHOOOOOO!!
W5:  



That's it! See in you a week.

- Kareen, RD