11/19/2008 15:18
I caved in, for something good!
So I thought I could do this on my own, right? Not so much luck with that yet. After a couple days' worth of thinking it over, I "caved in" and joined Weight Watchers again. I weighed in today, after breakfast and a huge cup o' joe, mind you, at 214.2. Ikes! Next week oughta look mighty fine, though. I talked to the leader and told her how everybody was too nice to me and not severe or harsh enough to kick my ever widening arse out the door to the gym. She said she would be tough on me and expects to see me every week with some weight loss, even if it's only 0.25 pound. Or she will have a strong talk with me. Just what I need, someone to be really afraid of. Really, I want to be afraid for my life if I don't lose something every week.
With that said, I will start posting on Wednesdays after morning weigh in.
Wish me luck!
11/17/2008 09:54
Busted!
After a friendly reminder, you know who you are :), I have logged another post. Obviously. Last week was bad. I know there are a lot of excuses out there, but last week I was sick as a dog. I believe it was allergy or sinus related with a tremendous headache that had me laid out for most of the week. I finally felt better later on Saturday, and definately felt better after the 49ers beat the Stinkin' Rams Sunday! Needless to say... I am UP to 212. That stinks. Would somebody please crack the whip?! I have apparently no motivation at all.
I have a plan to workout 5 days this week, alomg with a new walking plan for training for a WALKING half marathon. I don't plan on actually doing a half marathon, since I don't know of any in the area coming up, but it looks to be a great 32 week training plan. I can walk just fine, maybe even jog a little. The only thing that stops me is me. I just need to get out of my own way and stop fighting myself. The desire is there, but I let "life" get in the way.
Well, gotta go if I am ever going to get to the gym.
Ciao!
11/03/2008 09:50
maintainig
Okay, I don't want to maintain...yet. But at least I am notgoing up! I did not work out as much as I wanted to last week; too many appointments to keep for my mom. I will be looikng into getting some "help" this week to put things into a better routine. Things are a little chaotic, but finding a good routine, and the advice of doctors most importantly, should hopefully help. Quoting the good movie "Zoolander:, "I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!!"
Here's to another week!
10/27/2008 12:02
What the???
Well, after a couple weeks sabatical... yep. Back up to 211. Didn't go to gym, didn't watch portions, went away for an anniversary overnighter and indulged in all kinds of goodies. Not good. I printed out my workout plan for November that I will start this week and get my hiney in gear. If you see me, kick me! Or light a fire. Whatever to get my arse movin!
10/07/2008 12:04
Week 1
Well, the weekend went well, except for B being sick. Did not get a chance to workout, unless you count cleaning the house. Did a lot of that, so that must count for something. I kept my eating right on track, though. Stayed at approx 1200 per day. Went over just a touch on Sunday; had a small slice of cherry stollen in the morning. About 500 cals for that tiny piece! Hardly worth it. Well, maybe a little.
Weighed in yesterday at 208.0 So I lost 3.5 pounds over the weekend. See what house cleaning can do! Actually, I'm thinking it was water weight. But I will certainly take it!
I di not get much done yesterday, and that includes my posting and my workout. B was home again, this time because of a filling he had, and so that sent my schedule flying out the window. All is back to "normal" today, so I have posted a day late (obviously) and will do a workout dvd during naptime. Already had my 3 carb 1 protein breakfast, so we are off to a good start. Think I can lose another 3.5 this week? Find out next Monday...
10/03/2008 11:44
Starting Over
Okay, I'm back. I did pretty well last spring, but summer happened and well, the weight loss didn't so much. I completely got off track, stopped paying attention, starting decorating (then eating) cakes and cupcakes. Not a good combo. Although I did run a 1 mile race and completed it it in (barely) under 10 minutes (a week post-op, sympathy please), the weight started to creep back up. Not noticed through the scale which was a forgotten item, but because my clothes are tight! I could have done much worse, but at least I am getting my butt back in gear sooner rather than later.
I have lots more to deal with now, but that is an even better reason to get healthy, back in shape, and God willing running again so I can deal with these stresses in a much healthier way instead of the typical "let creamy chocolate frosting be my therapist". I will need my energy and mind more than ever, but I cannot do that unless I take care of myself. Hard thing to do with a couple terrific kids and aging parents, one now being diagnosed with various dementias, but this is a must!
I am back on program starting today, but will weigh in on Monday's. My plan is simple, out of necessity, but must be adhered to.
Eat 3 meals plus one snack a day. Each meal must consist of 3 carbs, 1 protein, 1 fat and limitless veggies. The snack should be of a healthy, natural source, such as an apple. Once a week I may have a naughty snack, just to keep overindulgence at bay.
Do something to get off my butt and sweat everyday. Even if it is a walk after dinner, and that's it. And for at least 30 minutes. Every day. When Michael is home in the afternoons, I go to the gym and do my weights (alternating, of course) and/or swim or eliptical or other cardio. I would like to take a walk after dinner nightly, weather permitting, whether I went to the gym, popped in a workout DVD or not. I wish to get back into training to start running again, but will start a bit more slowly since my knee was not too pleased with me before when I probably pushed too hard.
I am going to find ways to deal with stress and boredom (really? boredom?) that will not include eating. Pulling weeds (dirt does not mix well with chocolate frosting), having tea, scrapbooking again, etc. Any ideas? Please feel free to share!
My weight is 211.5 as of this morning. I wish to be 195 by November 17. 6 weeks. I can do this.
