TOPS Holiday Challenge: Menu, Chat and Exercise
 

I hope everyone doesn't mind a "newbie" starting these weekly threads ;)

Today:

Fresh veggie juice (carrot, cucumber, beet, celery)=200 calories

Black bean soup (tomato juice, black beans, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, corn)=350 calories

Salad of quinoa, arugula, spinach, tomatoes, chickpeas, tofu and sunflower seed sprouts with a miso dressing=400 calories

Hemp protein powder with calcium-fortified orange juice=250 calories

A gallon of water

1200 calories

30 minutes cardio in the late morning, then 10 minutes cardio, 45 minutes weights, 30 minutes cardio in the evening and 90 minutes of yoga

Hello Yogi, Happy Monday
 

Hiya Yogi.... Hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving... we sure did.... Nope, we dont mind if you start the posts, its been pretty quiet here.. we weigh in tonite... Its a brand new week to start again... have a great day... India

I second that, India! I just did a cardio kickboxing class here at work! Oh my..I thought I was in good shape before that!!:tantrum:
Lyn

:D Cardio kick boxing... you go girl... I will go to the fitness center with my grand aughter starting tomorrow.. mondays are too much.. I need the rest after work... Looking forward to seeing you tonite, hope someone remembers the keys, haha.....:carrot: I didnt do great but I think I have it under control as of today.. with daughter and grandaughter joining me on their programs too.. .makes it easier for me.......later... India

Woops - a little gain this week
 

Just got back from TOPs weigh-in. Gained 0.5 pounds. !!:nono: Oh well, I was good today and am motivated to keep going. Still want to be in Onederland by year end: :hat: :

Lyn

Lynard, at least it was just 1/2 a pound! I am nervous about this week's weigh-in. I weighed myself today at the gym (I couldn't help it! :o ) and I was UP 3 POUNDS :( I sure hope it's water weight! I haven't cheated at ALL!

I might as well post tomorrow's plan now...

Red lentils, broccoli, pasta sauce, olive tapanade and spices=300

Black beans, rice, romaine lettuce, fresh tomato-onion-jalapeno salsa, HOT salsa, guacamole=500

some kind of 220 calorie snack with my daughter after school :) =220

Cabbage, carrot, potato, onion, tomato, leek, bean and barley soup=300

1 carton Vitasoy Complete=280

a gallon of water

1,600 calories!

60 minutes yoga, 60 minutes treadmill in the AM and then in the evening 10 minutes bike, 30 minutes weights followed by 20 minutes treadmill

I weighed in (despite my menstrual bloating) and I lost 1 pound! :) I am soooooooooo pleased that I went afterall! I am thinking I'll show a bigger loss next week when this bloat is gone!

I have decided to try changing up my calories a bit. I am going to have Wednesday (weigh-in day) be my highest calorie day and eat between 1800-2000 calories and stagger the rest of the week between 1200-1600. I am hoping I can trick my metabloism into thinking it needs to BURN fat instead of storing it! I have stepped up the cardio and weight training too, so we'll see how this all goes!

Today, so far I have had:

Salad of spinach, butter lettuce, shredded beets, cucmbers, red onions and tahini garlic dressing=200

Tempeh "sausage"=100

White bean, carrot, celery, garlic and onion soup (with rosemary)=200

Grape Kombucha tea=60

1 gallon of water

Total=560 calories

Okay, today is supposed to be my highest calorie day of the week...I need to eat something else! I feel so crampy today and don't want to cook. I wish I could order a vegan pizza and have it delivered and I WOULD if such a thing were readily available :(

Hello Candoit... :)
 

HI there..:wel3fc: . and welcome to the Tops board... First off, any calorie deficit will produce a weight loss.. the formula is ... lose 500 cals a day to lose one pound a week... I think our exchanges are based on solid nutrition... remember to eat from all food groups... Everyone has their own take on dieting... I am watching the sugars and fats...I need to reduce my cholesterol and lose about 80 more pounds... Find a plan you think you can live with and give it a try.... I use Fitday.com to keep track of calorie intake, exercise....and goodluck on your weight loss journey... India ps... if you never went to a Tops group... give it a whirl.... great bunch of people :)

Yogi.. most pizza places make vegan pizzas... we have one here made with ricotta, I dont know if you eat cheese at all, but ricotta, mozzarellla, brocolli, musrooms, onions, peppers yum

Thanks India :^: Vegans don't eat cheese or any other animal products.

I haven't found a single place around here that makes a cheeseless, non-hydrogenated oil, chicken/beef broth-free (yes, it's been in the sauces at some places) pizza! There was one place, but they kept messing our order up and we ended up with bits and pieces of animal products and they also were using the same cutter (covered in pepperoni grease and cheese fat) for my pizza :( I have to just make it from scratch (messy and time consuming). I'm going to treat myself next week (it's too late to get all the ingredients for today and since this is my high calorie day, I have to wait!).

Welcome candoitby06; Congrats Yogini; Hi India
 

Candoitby06,

I agree with India on all counts. Also I didn't realize that reducing by 500 cal/day=1 pound loss/week. I checked out your profile and your baby is SOOOO Cute. What a sweetie:bb: Keep writing, we'd love to hear how you are doing.

Yogini, See, I thought you might be surprised with a loss this week Congratulations, and good luck with your vegan pizza hunt!:goodluck:

India,

How are you doing this week? Have you been to the gym?:strong: :ebike: I'm counting on a loss from you this week! You wouldn't want me to throw a tantrum, would you?:tantrum: :censored:

Here's what I added:

Oven fries (my FAVORITE junk food!)=270

Amy's Spicy Chili=190

1 bowl maple pecan cereal=300

12 oz. rice milk=150


So, 1470 for the day...not the 1800-2000 I planned :dizzy: but at least I didn't stop at 560 calories!

So far, I have had:

Soy/MultiGrain Tempeh in garden veggie pasta sauce:400 calories

Calcium-fortified orange juice:50 calories

40 oz. water

I know I'll have steamed broccoli later=100 calories

Then make a big pot of stew with tomatoes, cabbage, kale, potatoes, celery, carrots, herbs, onions, garlic, leeks...and some sort of bean or lentil for more protein and fiber, giving me about=200 calories per large serving

Then a pinto bean, corn tortilla, vegan cheese and salsa casserole=350 calories

and have a fresh veggie juice of beets, carrots, celery and cucumber=200 calories

I may have another bowl of stew or another 200 calorie snack later (probably calcium-fortified orange juice with hemp protein powder).

I'll have at least a gallon of water and 45 minutes on the treadmill when the day is done.

Calcium-fortified orange juice with hemp protein powder=250

Salad with butter lettuce, spinach, shredded beets, red onions and a maple ginger dressing=125

Tempeh "tuna" salad (tempeh, capers, green olives, vegan mayo, dulse and pepper)=175

Soup of carrots, tomatoes, green beans, corn, celery, onions and lima beans=250

Baked tofu and focaccia=300

Vitasoy Complete=100

1 gallon of water

1200 calories :D