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.