Revolving Diet

The Twinkies are GONE!!!

You may or may not of heard of the possible demise of Twinkies.  That popular snack food of most of our youth (except they screwed around with the cream in recent years and it's no longer provides that  grainy sugar rush)...With the recent coverage about Twinkies being gone...it never occured to me that also Ring Dings, Funny Bones, Mini Powdered Donuts and Devil Dogs (among other products) fall into the same catagory.  Hostess & Drakes are all under the Interstate  Bakeries umbrella. When the realization hit (last night) - I ran out to the grocery store thinking I could stock up and freeze some, until some sort of agreement was made or a company bought the rights to keep producing them. 

 I went to two grocery stores (Stop & Shop) all they had left was one lonely bag of mini donuts and a box of bluberry muffins...I grabbed the donuts and left the muffins.  Then headed over to Shop Rite all that remained was one box of Ring Dings (I grabbed it) about 6 boxes of blueberry muffins (if they do come back - they might want to drop these) and about 15 holiday fruit cakes (these aren't looking too popular either - does anybody actually eat these???)... but not a Twinkie anywhere  :0(

I was not about to drive to any other locations.  I like a snack cake once in a while (I much prefer homemade) and in a pinch they are good.  But really, I am trying to keep on the healthy side of things and having these in the house is not a good idea.

Hubby tucked into about 6 mini donuts this morning for breakfast and I ate one (1 of 2 pack)frozen Ring Ding for breakfast.  This is why this stuff should not be in house and pretty much every diet out there tells you to clean your cupboards and get rid of the junk so there are no temptations!!!  The downside of this is if there are no Twinkies - how can anyone do the Twinkie Diet???  Good thing I got that diet in!  Plus, a Ring Ding for breakfast is not the right way to start the day.

On the plus side, there are negotiations presently being worked on to buy out the bankrupt company and Twinkies (and other delicious cakes) may still have a life left to them.  It might just take a couple of months to get production going again. 

For all of you that were able to stock up on your favorites...GOOD FOR YOU (Just don't eat them too quickly!!!) and if you do have to have some - do it in moderation by working it into a healthy diet.  A little treat is better than no treat and may help keep you satisfied!!!

 If you are interested in what happened during my experience with the Twinkie diet (here's a refresher)....http://www.revolvingdiet.com/twinkie-diet/

 

 

Twinkie Diet Summary

What can I say.  I really LOVED last weeks diet.  There were things I would of liked to fit in (Southern Bourbon Pecan Pie, Key Lime Pie, German Chocolate Cake) but knowing me one slice would not be enough and how do you really slice it perfectly so that you get the correct calories and fat content?  Just the Pecan Pie alone (the way I would slice it) would be a full days calorie allotment!!

 Seriously, I gained .2 pounds.  Not really bad considering I also got my period this past week. 

 From the photos you could see I was able to fill up on junk food.  Granted it is not the right way to diet.  But there is something to be said for being able to completely forgo REAL FOOD for what you crave as long as you stay within your own calorie guidelines. 

Could I do this diet longer? 

OH HELL YEAH! 

How much longer?  I think I could definitely go at least a month (or more) without starting to have major cravings for REAL FOOD.  You have to understand - I was that kid whose parents had to hide snacks from, then find them and pretend I knew nothing about them missing. (I am also the kid that found the Christmas presents, opened them and re-wrapped them)...and the kid whose entire allowance went to candy.  So this diet was NO PROBLEM!

 Is this diet for everyone - - OBVIOUSLY NOT!  I am fortunate that my system breaks down sugars fairly well.  If you are diabetic, this one is a NO-NO.

 As always - any diet you think you might want to do - Check with your doctor first.  You may not know you have an underlying issue that could be affected by the diet you choose to do......BE SAFE!

Day 67.2 ~ 4/3/11

I am sort of bummed that today is the last day of the Twinkie Diet, but I am also looking forward to regular food.  Yesterdays birthday party was hard to keep an eye on what I was eating because I was basically just sitting at the table where all the chips and candy was without a measuring cup of guidelines of a serving...I tried my best and this morning was the same weight as yesterday (at least not another gain)...

I skipped my latte today so that I could take advantage of some of the remaining goodies in the house - I really do not want them anywhere near me for a quick grab during next weeks diet.

 

Today's Meals:

Breakfast: Tastykake Coffee Cake Cupcakes - 250 Calories, 11g Fat

Snack : (1) Twinkie - 150 Calories, 4.5g Fat  

Lunch:  Smartfood Popcorn - 120 Calories, 8g Fat

Snack: Snickers Bar - 280 Calories, 14g Fat

Dinner: Bag of  Mixed Veggies - 140 Calories, 0 Fat

Snack:  Funny Bones – 310 Calories, 16g Fat

Total Calories for Day: 1,250    Total Fat: 53.5g 

As you can see I still have the chocolate cravings going, hoping they are completely gone after today!

Only 1/2 walk today - should of gone longer - but it was cold and too windy  outside and one I got in and warmed up had not desire to pop onto the tread climber (although I really could of used it) .

You may or may not already know - April 6th is "National Start Walking Day" (You know there is practically a day for EVERYTHING).  If you aren't walking here is chance to get yourself going....if you do walk already you can sign up and walk for a cause.

Heart disease is this country's No.1 killer. But by exercising for as little as 30 minutes each day you can reduce your risk. That's what the Start! Movement is all about:

Walk more. Eat better. Live a longer, healthier life.

Countless people across the country are jumping on board. Join them in the Start! Movement, get walking and start taking a more active role in your health!

...Check out the website @ www.startwalkingnow.org

Walking is AWESOME, CHEAP EXERCISE and it WORKS!!  Plus you can take your time and go at your own pace working off the fat, getting stronger and increasing your life expectancy.

Lace up and get out there - - - we have got some great spring weather days ahead of us to just sit around and let everyone else get healthy....

My New MANTRA.....

GRAB SOME HEALTH FOR YOURSELF!!

Have a great night and KEEP POSITIVE!!!

Day 66.2 ~ 4/2/11

I had a gain this morning - not really disappointed.....I ate the Cheetos at about 11:30pm last night, so I am thinking the salt (combined with my period) screwed me up....

The week is just about up and you are probably wondering why I haven't had Twinkies yet....Well, I did purchase them....they just seemed to disappear (hubby)....he swears up and down I did not tell him he couldn't have the Twinkies (I did remind him I am on the T.W.I.N.K.I.E DIET)....so today I bought a BIG box (not just a couple of packs)- I am not going to have them all by the time this diet is up tomorrow - but this way hubby can have his fill when I no longer can. 

Back to April Fool's - Hubby was surprised by the cereal switch...I know it was lame - but it was the only thing I could come up with and it worked - so I am happy!!

I had breakfast, early snack and late snack at home....we had a birthday party in between and the rest of my junk food came from the party.

 

 

 

Breakfast: (2) Twinkies - 300 Calories, 9g Fat

Snack:  1/2 Harry & David Moose Munch Chocolate Bar-  150 Calories, 10.5g Fat

Lunch:    30 M & M's candies, 2 handful of potato chips - ??? Calories

Snack:     1 Dove chocolate, 10 Cheese Puffs, 1 handful of chips - ??? Calories

Dinner:      1 slice (about 2 inch thick) ice cream cake - ??? Calories

Snack:  (2) Funny Bones  – 310 Calories, 16g Fat

Total Calories for Day: 1,200 + ,  Total Fat: 50g +g  - - ???? not sure - no packages to verify calories eaten between Lunch, Snack and Dinner (at birthday party)....

It was a SUPER SNACK DAY!!!  I am still not tired of this diet! 

Got a good 45 minute walk in today and feeling pretty good.  The weather is startig to make a turn towards warmth...a great excuse to get outside (gardening, washing your car, taking a walk....all good low cost activitites that burn calories....

GET OUTSIDE AND GET MOVING!!!  Just go at your own pace and do it EVERYDAY...you will feel so much better and be thankful for it!!!

Have an AWESOME Night and a BEAUTIFUL Sunday!!

P.S.  The Easter Bunny visited me tonight - so funny Booby was intently staring at something and I looked out the window and saw this little guy/gal...

 

Day 65.2 ~ 4/1/11

APRIL FOOL'S DAY...did you participate or receive the joke today?

I was a complete participant....Did the cereal thing I told you about yesterday to hubby  (he still hasn't had it and it's making me crazy) and at work I put a sign on our new copier that said:

As part of our continured campaign to improve your quality of life, we are roud to announce a new feature that will do just that.

This copier is now voice activated.

     To use this feature, simply approach the machine (not in power saver mode)and say in a clear voice:

"COPY", "FAX" or 'SCAN"

Followed by the number of copies needed, the fax nummber or scan destintion.

Please bear in mind that this is a new feature and may contai some glitches, but please be patient.  In some instances, you may need to repeat your command a few times before the machine repsonds.

Thank you for your patience, and we hope this makes your lives easier.

I can not take full credit as I found this on the internet...but you should of heard the talk in the office.."WOW", "That's' Cool",  "Amazing that technology has come that far".  Unfortunately we didn't catch anyone actually testing it out.....I did catch one guy in the ofice taking a picture of the sign and sending it to his wife so she could put it on her copier at work.

 
Excuse the Booby...she wanted to say "HI" and be in the picture...(raisins and banana's not mine)

Today's Meal's (Or Ongoing Fulfillment of Snacks):

Breakfast: Tassimo Latte with Fat Free Coffeemate Italian Creamer - 155 Calories, 5g Fat

Snack:  South Beach Peanut Butter Protein Bar -  140 Calories, 5g Fat

Lunch: Bag of Carmel Apple Crisps - 350 Calories, 17.5g Fat

Snack: Tastykake Filled Coffee Cake Cupcakes   - 250 Calories, 13g Fat

Dinner: Bag of Mixed Veggies - 140 Calories, 0 Fat

Snack: Cheetos  – 200 Calories, 13g Fat

***AFTER Picture taken*** my hubby took one of the Orange Cupcakes and ate half then handed to me...I ate it...calories and fat added into below. 100 Calories, 3.5g Fat

Total Calories for Day: 1,335    Total Fat: 54g

 Another good day!  Better day tomorrow!!  My nephews birthday party and I am going to enjoy every piece of junk food and birthday cake they put out...it's a pizza party - so no pizza for me though  (It's okay - I will survive on what I can have)...

Snowed during lunch today - no walking.  I am blowing it off tonight too.  Just not in the mood.  End of the work week and just want to veg out.

I have the rest of the weekend to get my fill of junk before Mondays New Diet. I plan on taking full advantage!

Have a WONDERFUL night!

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment 

Day 64.2 ~ 3/31/11

I knew it was coming …I have been cursed two ways today…period and no BM (LOVELY!...as always sorry for the TMI...it's biology!) 

Apparently too many carbs and not enough veggies in my system – but I did drop a half pound!!  My craving for chocolate increased and I took advantage of it today.  Thankfully I can have it this week! 

Breakfast: Tassimo Latte with Fat Free Coffeemate Italian Creamer - 155 Calories, 5g Fat

Snack (This just cracks me up): (1) Devil Dog - 170 Calories, 7g Fat  and Butterfinger  - 270 Calories, 11g Fat

Lunch: Tastykake Coffee Cake Cupcakes - 250 Calories, 11g Fat

Snack: Snickers Bar - 280 Calories, 14g Fat

Dinner: Box of Sugar Snap Peas  - 120 Calories, 0 Fat

Snack: Fudgsicle Pop (No Sugar Added…Like it Matters)  - 40 Calories, 1.5g Fat  and Bag of Lays Potato Chips – 200 Calories, 13g Fat

Total Calories for Day: 1,330    Total Fat: 57.5g 

 

Great food day today (completely satisfied) and I got a quick walk in this afternoon.  Just finished my quick veggie boxed dinner and I am off to kickboxing….looking forward to working out and my snacks later tonight!

Tomorrow’s no meat Friday (not a problem for me) – I do however need to pick up some more junk food for tomorrow (hubby ate the rest of the Devil Dogs, his favorite). I have been trying to think of a funny April Fool's trick to use on hubby and I think I finally came up with one (it might be kinda lame - but I am going to do it anyway...unless I come up with something else)....His favorite cereal is Cocoa Krispies...I am going to buy a box and take the cereal out, then also buy a box of something he would never eat and put it in box, reseal and leave out for him (he looks for snacks in middle of night)....this is hysterical to me...he is going to be so mad because he will be half asleep and won't realize it until after he takes a spoonfull.....

I hope your day went well and you are experiencing positive results from your own dieting/exercise plans.

 Just keep being POSITIVE!  ATTITUDE is EVERYTHING!!

Have a WONDERFUL night!!!

Day 63.2 ~ 3/30/11

The bloated feeling I've had is still here and now I am feeling that it's just about that time of month - I am craving chocolate. I  only had a couple of chocolate things on hand - so there will be a stop after work...

 

Breakfast: Tassimo Latte with Fat Free Coffeemate Italian Creamer - 155 Calories, 5g Fat

Snack(Another One): (1) Hostess Orange Cupcakes - 200 Calories, 7g Fat

Lunch: South Beach Peanut Butter Protein Bar - 140 Calories, 5g Fat and (1) Devil Dog – 170 Calories, 7g Fat

Snack (Yet Another): Trader Joes Kettle Corn Popcorn  (2-1/4 cups)  - 130 Calories, 8g Fat

Dinner: Bag of Mixed Veggies  - 140 Calories, 0 Fat

Snack: (25) Pretzel M & M’s  - 270 Calories, 12g Fat

Total Calories for Day: 1,205    Total Fat: 44g 

Got to end of my meals and noticed I still needed a few more calories – so I added a few more M & M’s which I will inhale later tonight when I get situated in front of the TV. I am equally motivated and lazy....

Still going strong and feeling fine.  All the plumbing is working normal (probably due to the veggies).

Last night after kickboxing my sister and I ran to Trader Joe’s (hence the Trader Joe’s popcorn and the best pre-made Kettlecorn popcorn I have ever had, in my opinion) anyway we got into a discussion with one of the employees while checking out and he made some interesting comments. The first one was to make sure to increase Vitamin C intake especially with the increased radiation that is possibly in the air and rainwater, Vitamin C is a defense against certain cancers and it is good for us overall. Then he went on to say  another beneficial natural supplement is that having (2) tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar added to water adds in weight loss.  I had never heard this before.  So you know me I was on the internet last night researching.

I have always known Apple Cider Vinegar was used for several external issues like taking the burn out of sunburn, stopping the itch from bug bites, remove warts  and added to shampoo can make your hair extra shiny.   What I didn’t know….Apple Cider Vinegar taken with water before each meal can stop acid reflux and can provide relief from gout and arthritis symptoms and in relation to weight loss, the reduction of fatty foods and not changing much of your diet except for adding a cocktail of Apple Cider Vinegar prior to meals you can lose up to 15 pounds a year.  

Info gotten here: http://www.apple-cider-vinegar-benefits.com/apple-cider-vinegar-and-weight-loss.html

I am not sure if this is something I will do (I have a lot already planned out or in planning stages) but just the other benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar are worth looking into.  It’s a natural product that may offer relief to common issues.  Can’t hurt to try!

Getting on the tread climber tonight after I am done posting, I was moving so fast this morning I left my sneakers at home (so no lunchtime walk).

Have a GREAT NIGHT!

Nothing will work unless you do

 

Day 62.2 ~ 3/29/11

I am flying....I am so overloaded with sugar I have got energy to spare!

Started the day with my Latte (will be doing this everyday, I have missed it!)...

 Breakfast: Tassimo Latte with Fat Free Coffeemate Italian Creamer - 155 Calories, 5g Fat

Snack(Another One): (2) Tastycake Coffeecake Cupcakes - 250 Calories, 11g Fat

Lunch: (2) Hostess Orange Cupcakes - 400 Calories, 14g Fat

Snack (Yet Another): Bag of Lays Potato Chips - 200 Calories, 13g Fat

Dinner: Box of Green Beans with Almonds - 120 Calories, 2 Fat

Snack (after kickboxing): South Beach Peanut Butter Protein Bar - 140 Calories, 5g Fat

Total Calories for Day: 1,265    Total Fat: 50g

I am sure this is going to get old at some point...but right now I am totally enjoying the convenience of my meals.  Plus, did I mention....I LOVE JUNK FOOD...this is so not getting old yet!!!  If I forget lunch,I can just stop at 7-11.  I can get junk food anywhere.  It's really amazing how readily available junk food is when it should be just as easy to get healthy food. I know you can get hard boiled eggs, baby carrots, yogurt (small grab things) but a substantial filling healthy lunch...not so easy.

McDonalds, Wendy's and the like have some sort of salad or like Wendys a baked potato.  But it's not the same.

I have, as I am sure you have also, gone to a restaurant, diner or cafe and have had an amazing salad and thought that if someone could make you that particular salad you would eat it everyday.  That can not be said for the types of salads presently offered at fast food joints. I am not saying they are horrible - but I could not eat them everyday.

A friend of mine was married to a chef and she started doing the 6 Week Body Makeover and he prepared every meal and she was able to drop weight (has since gained it back) but having someone that can make good healthy meals for you is a plus. 

I have to wait until summer for hubby to cook...his specialty is the grill.  So I have some healthy meals coming as soon as we defrost some more in NJ.  Until then I will struggle (NOT REALLY) on with my goodies this week!

Already got a half hour walk in at lunchtime and I am on my way to kickboxing class once this post is done.

Have a SPECTACULAR night....

It's only Tuesday, don't rush the week or your life...If you had all the money in the world, you couldn't buy an extra hour. So ENJOY every minute of every day! 

YOU ARE WORTH IT!! 

Day 61.2 ~ 3/28/11

Let me just say for the record...I LOVE JUNK FOOD! 

I know somewhere in my past blog posts I have stated this (probably several times) BUT ....it is a FACT! 

There is something to be said for just being able to enjoy - - FULLY ENJOY - - junk food without guilt and today was the first day of seven days I will be able to do this.  As I am writing this, I am not sure that ENJOY is the correct word to use.  I am actually finding PLEASURE in eating junk food!  It has been so long that I have been able to eat junk without guilt....you know I have cheated (we all do) But this is so  much different.  I may be on a complete sugar high as I write this - - - but I do not care.  I am going to catch up this week for what I have not had in a little over a year!

Breakfast: Tassimo Latte with Fat Free Coffeemate Italian Creamer - 155 Calories, 5g Fat

Snack(Ha,Ha,Ha): Hostess Orange Cupcake - 200 Calories, 7g Fat

Lunch: (2) Cherry Pop Tarts with butter - 500 Calories, 21g Fat

Snack (Ha,Ha,Ha): Bag of CHeetos - 200 Calories, 13g Fat

Dinner: Bag of Veggies - 140 Calories, 0 Fat

Snack (Ha, Ha, Ha): Smartfood Popcorn - 120 Calories, 8g Fat

Total Calories for Day: 1,315    Total Fat: 54g

One of my favorite things is Cherry Pop Tarts with butter.  I had to fit in Pop Tarts just so I could have this.  The butter was a wasted 100 calories, so I may not include butter again...but if you got to taste how good this is, you too would be hooked:

The obvious reason for toasting is to get it warm, I like them to have  little burnt edges (just a preference)...then you put two slices of butter (I rounded it up to a tablespoon on my list of what I had, but it was a little under a tablespoon).  Then as the butter melts, you cut the PopTart into squares and let the butter seep into the cracks...OMG....HEAVEN!!!

As you can tell today was a GREAT DAY!!  Not only did I eat junk (except for the veggies) all day - I had the day off.  So lounging with some return from vacation laundry to do was the extent of what I did today.  No exercise.  Tomorrow back to walking and kickboxing class.

Not sure if you noticed....but down 2 pounds from last week!!!  YIPPEE!!!!

Who knows what will happen this week...but I am going to enjoy it (get it out of my system) for this week!!

I hope your day was WONDERFUL!!!!

Make your life what you want it to be, do not let others guide you towards what you will not get enjoyment from.