10/05/2009 19:28
The cold that won't quit.
I slept a lot this weekend and took it easy. The darn cold is hanging on with a vengeance. I will not be exercising this week. I will be resting whenever possible. Because of this, I am going to lower my calorie intake by about 200 calories a day from my goal set in The Daily Plate. I am hoping with the lessened activity that won't be a problem and I will be able to budge some of this weight. I know if I can get some of the weight off, it will make me feel better in the long run; happier joints, more energy, and better immune system (I hope).
My sister and her hubby are going to try the medifast diet for the next 5 weeks or so. Has anyone out there tried it? I looked over the website, but I am not a good candidate for any of those programs as I had an eating disorder in my early college days. : ( I have been symptom free for almost ten years and that is why I have approached dieting very carefully and focused much more on physical activity and overall health instead of just weight loss. I want to become a healthier and happier me, not a miserable skinny me.
10/02/2009 18:56
Hallelujah, friday is here!
Friday seemed to take it's time showing up this week. I have survived the week and can't wait to be a vegetable over the weekend. As my as my 3 year old will let me anyway.
DH had a great first night of school last night. I had a nap before dinner yesterday and then worked on a crockpot dish after dinner. I had to brown some stuff and toss it in this morning. Dinner should be ready about the time I get home. Yeah. The house will smell great and no one will have to cook tonight. I'll let you know if the recipe turns out well - it is a new one for me.
Today is breakfast day at work and I fudged and had half of an apple fritter. It was soooo good. I haven't had a doughnut or pastry in probably two years since DH was diagnose as gluten intolerant. I thoroughly enjoyed it and now I will budget my calories for the rest of the day so it doesn't do any damage.
Happy Friday all. Have a good weekend.
10/01/2009 23:12
Almost Friday! Yoga was good.
I rested yesterday instead of working out and took it easy last night. I vegged out on the sofa hoping to fall asleep early, but had trouble sleeping. DH has his first night of school today and was up doing reading/homework. I had trouble sleeping knowing he was downstairs working.
I feel a bit like I am sleep walking through my day. However, I went to Yoga at noon. I was expecting it to feel hard. We did go through poses more rapidly than usual through the first half, but it did not feel hard. My breathing stayed steady and over all it just felt good. In spite of not feeling well, doing yoga felt like being kind to my body while it is not well.
I really need to kick this cold. Poor hubby has come down with it too. Once it is done, I can get back into a harder exercise routine. I am trying to really watch what I eat more closely while I'm not as active. It's a bummer seeing my calorie goal for the day drop with my lessened activity, but I seem to be keeping close to my calorie goals.
09/30/2009 19:31
The end of September
I started my month with these goals...
My goals starting with Sept.
- Keep running 5 days a week (already a habit)
- Add strength training 2-3 days a week (two weeks in and on track)
- Get up at 6AM daily for more productive mornings
- Finally bust through the 200lb mark that seems to have me trapped.
I had to sacrifice running for walking on 9/15 due to a leg injury, but I have walked or ran 5-6 days a week all month. I did strength training twice a week unit the leg injury as well. I have woken up successfully at 6AM for most of the month, however this head cold has me sleeping in again. I have not busted through the 200 lb mark, but I did weigh in a 199.2 which is in fact under 200 even if its not by much.
My goals for Oct are much the same....
Keep running/walking 5 days a week (already a habit)
Add strength training 2-3 days a week now that the leg is better
Get up at 6AM daily for more productive mornings
Eat around 15-1600 calories a day and log all calories on TDP.
If I can do these things, I will be making healthy choices and making progress toward a healthier me. And, hopefully the scale will be farther away from 200 by the end of October.
09/30/2009 00:14
One of thoses days. Can I go to bed and start over?
The cold is hanging on. The shed roof panels are on and covered with tar paper and a tarp in time for the rain that arrived last night. DH had a flat tire on the freeway today. Much needed new tires will be purchased today. DH also forgot to drop of DD at school this morning so yours truly got to get up early, with said cold, and drop of two girls instead of one this morning.
On a positive note, I had a healthy breakfast, hit the one perfect hour of sunshine between rain to walk for 35 minutes on my lunch, and am working on Campbells Chicken mini noodle soup that feels good when I am not feeling good. Any temptation I had of eating terribly out of frustration was nipped in the bud by some wonderfully supportive women on this site that gave me alot of encouragement yesterday and today. It shamed me out of my little pity party and helped me have a much better outlook on my food and the whole reason i am doing this journey to improve my health, not just to see a lower number on the scale.
09/28/2009 20:20
Sleep Study
Well, the sleep study is over. It wasn't very pleasant. I didn't move much in my sleep, but I think that might be a product of the sleeping pill they gave me. I did have sleep apnea episodes, but only during REM sleep. They will send a write up to my Dr. who will decide if I should use a C-pap machine or not. If it will help me to get better quality of sleep and have more energy, than I am all for it. However, if a C-pap is prescribed, then I have to go back and do it all over again. Sigh.
NSV's have been on hold a bit with the cranky calf. I didn't exercise walk or run this weekend, but I didn't exactly rest. I was up and down ladders and helping build the darn shed. We have made and placed all the roof trusses on Sat. Sunday was a trip to Lowe's for more supplies. I have the framing pieces cut for the door and the hinge/latch ready to go. However, the roof panels are not up and it is supposed to rain tonight.
I finally braved the scale after consistent exercise, eating on calorie for weeks on end if not under due to less appetite. I weighed in a 199.2lbs. Damn 200lbs. I can't get away from it no matter what I do. 0.8lbs weight loss is not loss, it's peeing before weighing in. I am doing everything you are supposed to do for a faster metabolism, I am excercising 5 plus days a week, I have added strength training with the exception of a temporary break for muscle strain. I tried to get under 200lbs for two years before getting pregnant with my little one with no success no matter how hard I worked. I ballooned up to 260 something and then lost it post pregnancy. But I still can't get under 200? Why?????
I have heard everthing from "your gaining muscle" to "your body is catching up with itself". I can only believe that for so long and my believe button for that no longer works.
Sorry for such a negative post. I am really discouraged.
09/26/2009 01:34
TGIF! Can't wait to get some sleep!
Today I slept late, picked up flowers for a co-workers b'day on my way to work, and have kind of slumped through my day. I ran home at lunch, so no walking. I am trying to rest my leg as much as possible to see if it helps.
I was looking forward to sleeping in this weekend, but I just received a cancelation notice and I will spend my Saturday night in a sleep lab. I was on the books to go in December 10th and they had an opening tomorrow. Now that it's here, I'm a bit nervous. I am being observed for sleep apnea and periodic limb movement disorder. The apnea came up because of family members that have recently been diagnosed. I also suffer from insomnia from time to time, so I have a sleeping pill to take when I get there. If I don't actually sleep, they won't get any data.
I just hope that anything that needs to be treated exhibits itself during the study. I also pray my cranky leg doesn't wake me up.
Have a good weekend all. I'll post an update Monday.
09/24/2009 20:08
No yoga : (
I went home last night and nearly fell asleep in my dinner plate. I was in bed by 8. DH took care of getting the little one to bed. At 9:30 I got up for some pain pills and DH massaged the darn calf again. I went back to sleep and slept like a rock until 7 this morning. And you know what? I feel a bit better. Not great, but a bit better.
Bad news on the calf. I was feeling better last night until I tripped over something in the back yard landing hard on the bad leg. Pain was worse last night. Sigh.
I was looking forward to Yoga today at lunch thinking it might help stretch things out and make them feel better, but scheduling couldn't accomodate it today. My lunch has to be moved on Thursdays for me to attend the class and there was a scheduling conflict. I am bummed. I suppose I will walk again. I miss running.
Ok, no more sad sack Sam. I haven't had much of an appetite, so I am eating on calorie goals with no problems. I was blessed with extra sleep last night. My sinuses do feel a bit better. And... the weekend is almost hear. I have much to be thankful for.
Have a good day all.
09/23/2009 19:15
Yup, its a cold. Sigh
DH massaged my cranky calf last night so hard it really hurt, but really felt good. This morning is the first morning I didn't wake up in terrible pain. I was still in pain, but much more manageable. I did give in a use Icy-hot this morning too. It works great, but I hate the smell.
I treated myself to grilled cheese sandwhich and tomato soup last night and watched TBL. Loved it. I won't say too much incase anyone Tevo'd it or is watching later.
Then, I slept in until 7 instead of dragging myself out of bed at 6. I definitely have a head cold. I'll just walk at lunch again. It is going to be sunny and upper 80's. Odd for Oregon, but I think the sun will feel really good. And I think moderate exercise is supposed to help recovery from illness.
I hope you all have a successful day of eating less and moving more. Thanks to all of the supportive messages I received from friends. Its nice to know we aren't in this battle alone.
09/22/2009 19:01
Cold or Allergies???
I'm not sure what I have other than post nasal drip and a scratchy voice. It could be allergies or the first cold of the season. Either way, with that and my sore calf muscles, I am slowing the exercise down to just a walk today. No weight lifting or running. I did a run/walk yesterday that felt terrible and I woke up at 4 AM in so much pain I had to ice my calf and take some pain meds to get back to sleep.
The good weather is holding, so I hope to get some trusses up on the shed tonight with the hubby. We need the roof on before the end of the week when the rains are supposed to come.
I think my clothes are fitting better, but I checked my measurements and not sure I see any change. I'm not going near the scale yet. It's TOM anyway, not a good time to weigh.
I hope all are well and making good choices today. Thankfully with the snuffy nose, I don't have an appetite today. Nothing really sounds good except and toasted cheese sandwich and tomato soup. I am lobbying for that for dinner if DH will stop at the store on the way home. I know, carb overload, but if it is the only thing that sounds good, I am going to budget for it and eat it guilt free.
