Week 22, Day 4, Diet With Dianna

Thursday -- another productive day. I spent several hours editing my son's book. He is such a joy to work with...I am so blessed. His humor and excitement are contagious.
I exercised twice, today. This morning and this evening; Kettlebell and walking. Tonight I walked in the cool rainy weather (what a trooper). I am wanting to kick this plateau in the butt! I can do it!

Revelation Knowledge: 
I Peter 4:10 God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.


I read an article, today, about boredom. I am definitely not bored with dieting. However, I am searching for some new recipes to spice up the menus. I'd like some changes in what I eat...and so does my family.  I like easy and quick recipes...I think I'll go through my recipe file and see if I can convert some of my favorites, to make them healthier.  "Variety is the spice of life, that gives it all its flavor." ~William Cowper (poet)

Nutrition Chart:

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Exercise Chart:

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Week 22, Day 1, Diet with Dianna

I will go back and add the days that are missing. Sorry, I've been too busy to sit down and blog. I need to work on my priorities. :D

Monday -Whew, I was so busy today! I got so much done! Laundry, vacuuming, dusting, grocery shopping, changed the bed sheets, cooked breakfast and dinner, made a sugar-free no-bake cheese cake (see the recipe by selecting the tab at the top of my blog), and ran a errand with my sweet daughter, I ate lunch with my handsome son!
Now, I'm going to sit down and watch the Texas Rangers play in the world series, game 5: GO RANGERS!

I have added a cardio chart as well to my blog page. I think I like having this on here...it show a lot of good news about being healthy...like total calories burned. COOL!

EXERCISE:

Cardio Tracker - Click Image to Enlarge

Revelation Knowledge:
Psalm 23:5-6 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell[a] in the house of the LORD forever.

I remembered what it was like, yesterday, to shop in a "normal" clothing store. It was so grand. I actually had so many more choices. My daughter and I giggled at my revived knowledge of not shopping at a "tent and awning" store. (I really mean a Plus size store...not poking fun at the fluffy people, but just the type of store).

I looked at the clothes hanging on the racks, pick up an article and think, "It looks so small. Surely, it's too small...don't get your hopes up that it will fit". Then I put it on and I am so surprised that it REALLY FITS! My face was beaming and as I walked around all the racks and racks of clothes, I giggle and my grin is so big and my eyes well up with tears of joy. I am such a weeper...girl stuff. Anyway, it was so fun and I felt like a giddy teenager, again.  Afterwards, my daughter and I treated ourselves to some coffee. FABULOUS!

Breakfast:

• One egg, fried
• One cheese & turkey sausage
• Cup of coffee with cream and one packet of Stevia

Snack:

Nope..too full

Lunch:

Cici's Pizza with my youngest son.

• One slice of thin crust Italiano veggie pizza
• small signature Italian salad
• Diet Coke w/lemon

Snack: NO, are you kidding? No way...I'm too full!

Dinner:

• Pulled pork (no sauce - I added about a teaspoon of barbecue sauce)
• 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes
• 1/2 a sandwich round by Oroweat
• cup of coffee (like breakfast)

Snack:

• Small slice of my pumpkin (sugar-free, no-bake) cheesecake.
• cup of coffee (I was cold, today).

NUTRITION REPORT

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Week 21, Day 5, Diet with Dianna

Friday! I had a busy day, as usual. I began my day with breakfast and laundry. I worked on emails and my diet tracker. It will take a while to get used to this, but it is pretty swell! Our toaster/convection oven died, so I decided to check out Super Target and Wal-Mart for a replacement. I wasn't going to buy one if it was too expensive. I asked God for favor and to please guide me to a bargain.

I walked the appliance aisle at Super T. There was only one to choose from and I didn't want to pay $99. I looked at the plain toaster ovens and the cheapest one was too small for our family's needs. In order to get one large enough for our family, It was going to cost me more than $50 bucks & tax. I decided to wait and find something on sale or check the next store. As I walked away my Spirit prompted me to look back and I spied the opposite end cap..."CLEARANCE". The shelves were crammed with small appliances from their older display models. Would you believe? A convection oven sat on the lower shelf..."CLEARANCE"! This particular model was not one of the types they had currently on display. It had been $60 and was marked down to $29. It was very nice with digital display, preset food items, temperature control and timer. It was missing the cooking tray and wire wrack, though.  GOD is so good! He answered my request and led me to the perfect spot...on the same day! AWESOME!

When I arrived home I immediately searched the Internet for replacements for the missing parts and found them CHEAPLY. I was able to purchase two wire racks and one baking tray. My final costs was less than the original price of the toaster oven, and that included the purchase price of the oven PLUS the replacement parts. GOD IS SO GOOD! It is way better than what I had before.

REVELATION KNOWLEDGE:
Ephesians 4:20, Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.


Exercise: NOPE...I was harboring a headache, all day, and I just didn't want to aggravate it more by exercising. PHOOEY!

New Food Product: Pretzel Crisps

I thought I would post this in my blog about any new food products that I find that are delicious and good on this type of diet. I found a very tasty, low fat & low caloric snack food called  "Pretzel Crisps". They are so good, and I think they are better than the boring old round pretzels. These are great with some Laughing Cow cheese or Sugar Free peanut butter. May I say they are so tasty! !!!! Visit their website to see all the different scrumptious varieties they have. I have tried the Original, Garlic Parmesan, and  Everything. When I went to their website I saw they had WAY more choices than what is offered at my grocer. I would really like to try the Jalapeno Jack or the Chipotle Cheddar...yum! I like these much better than corn chips. Now I'm deciding what to put on them to make them over-the-top delectable!

Daily S/C: approximately 7g sugars/5 servings carbohydrates. My protein was a bit low. I will add an additional egg to my breakfast, tomorrow.

Nutrition Chart:

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Week 21, Day 4, Diet with Dianna

Thursday - I had a super day. I was blessed to spend the day with two great friends. I was even blessed with a free lunch at Jason't Deli...but spending time with a good friend is priceless!  It was such a joy to laugh and talk and minister to each other.My Spirit was so uplifted and recharged when I arrived home, even though it was a long day and I was tired.
Then I was honored to spend the evening with my family and we dined together and just hung out. We watched our team play the second game in the World Series on television, and they won. It was just the best day!
Thank you Lord for unexpected blessings...

NOTE: My friend suggested a website for me to check out. It is pretty cool, with phone apps to boot. I really liked it...but it took me while to set it up; which I think I still have some things to do. So here's what you see below:

• A chart of the food I ate yesterday with all the calories counted and distributed in categories. It is a different than my S/C, but I will add that to the top of my page. I don't know if I will continue to use this and I will try it on...like a pair of shoes. If it fits I'll continue.

Exercise:

Walked late last night and my hand got really cold. 1.5 mi.

No kettlebell...I was just to tired and it was late.

Revelation Knowledge:

Rejoice in the BIG and small blessings of each day! Tell God thank you for it ALL.

Here is the new Chart:

Daily: S/C: 7/5 

(the chart did not let me add sugars as a category...weird).

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