04/22/2010 23:01
Weigh-in Update!!! GOOD NEWS
I lost another 6 pounds this week. That makes a total of 40 pounds in 8 weeks!!!
I can't believe it. After I busted through the 6 week wall, I took off. The last 2 weeks, I have worked out harder, stayed more active and not eaten as much.
For the last 2 days I have been landscaping in the yard. I dug a hole in the front yard for a small 2 level pond, surrounded it with big river rocks, backfilled with dirt, planted shrubs and flowers. Then built a matching flower bed out of the same rock.
Whew! I'm tired! BUT I feel great.
04/13/2010 17:27
Busted Through The Wall!!!!
Well I made it past the 6 week wall!. Thanks everybody for the encouragement. It really helped.
Since my last post alot has happened. I had to go to the ER and on the following day a very close friend and relative passed away. I was asked to handle the funeral. I lead 3 prayers, did the eulogy and the graveside bible reading. It was the first time I've handled a whole funeral. I was soooo nervous because of the emotions I was feeling. I didn't want to be emotional while speaking in front of a crowd. So I had 4 pretty bad days in a row.
But yesterday was a NEW day. I wanted to start fresh. Sunday really focused me to take one day at a time. The funeral made me realize I needed to slow down and not rush the days. I preached at church about that very thing that morning. Then Andy Rooney on 60 minutes Sun. night was talking about the same thing. So that's what I'm trying to focus on now. ONE DAY AT A TIME.
Here's a poem I used in Sunday's service. Maybe it well help you too.
One Day At A Time
“Man’s Version”
I’m only human, I’m just a man,
Help me to believe in what I can be and all that I am.
Show me the stairway that I have to climb.
Lord, for my sake teach me to take one day at a time.
Do you remember, when you walked among men,
Well Jesus you know if you’re looking below it’s worse now than then.
Pushing and shoving and crowding my mind,
So for my sake teach me to take one day at a time.
One day at a time, Sweet Jesus, that’s all I’m asking of you.
Give me the strength to do every day what I have to do.
Yesterday’s gone, Sweet Jesus, and tomorrow may never be mine.
So for my sake teach me to take one day at a time.
— Christy Lane
Have a great Day Everyone!
04/08/2010 17:57
A Little Better Today! I Hope
Well today is a good day!
So far I am feeling more like the strong person I was when I started than I did last week.
This is the end on the 6th week going on week 7. I may be finally getting past my 6 week curse for the first time. (FINGERS CROSSED)
I am more ENERGETIC, CONFIDENT, AND HEALTH MINDED today for the first time in 2 weeks.
Thanks everybody for the motivating PUSH!
04/07/2010 02:20
HELP!!! I Need advice
OK. Here's the deal. Every time I've tried to lose weight in my life, I do really good for the first 6 weeks. Then, I stop losing weight, start losing my willpower and start slipping back to my old ways. Every time I would lose really well for that first 6 weeks, then stop and end up gaining it back and more!
I am in week 6 now and I am really struggling. I lost 25 pounds in the first four weeks and only 1 pound in the last 2 weeks! I feel those same old feelings this week.
I am tired, sluggish, bored, craving my old comfort foods, not wanting to go workout, discouraged, losing willpower fast, etc. This always happens and I obviously don't know how to control it. I am still determined to make this work, but I must admit not as much as 3 weeks ago.
I find myself wanting more food, nibbling when I go through the kitchen (a cracker here, a tespoon of peanut butter there...), etc.
Have any of you experienced this? How did you get past that hump and continue on and how long did it take to get it moving again.
I would appreciate any help!
04/02/2010 05:18
Weigh In Day!
Well I weighed today when I saw the trainer. In the last four weeks, I've lost 25 pounds. In the last week, I lost 1!!!! I know it's still a loss, but it's still a loss.
All I can do is shrug it off and look forward to next weigh-in... right?
My trainer said at least I've lost 26 pounds and not gained 26 pounds. But what does she know, she weighs like 130! LOL Just kidding. She was over 200 once and did it too. She knows from whence she came I guess.
03/30/2010 04:56
Monday: Good and Not So Good!
The GOOD: I exercised today although I usually can't around to on Mondays. My trainer said I really needed to try to get at least 10 minutes in. Just something. So I used stretch bands for a few minutes and some dumbells curls. Then I turned on the Wii and boxed for 10 straight minutes. I used to box 1 3-round game and be done for the day. Tonight I boxed 5 straight 3-round games all standing up, no breaks! It really showed me that my endurance is growing and I'm getting stronger.
The BAD: After several days of not being very hungry and only getting 1200-1600 calories (the trainer put me on 2000), today I have been hungry all day and can't seem to get satisfied. I am at about 2200 calories for the day and I just can't fight the feeling! I hope tomorrow is better.
Pool tomorrow!
03/25/2010 16:20
16 More Pounds Gone!
I just weighed and I have lost 16 pounds this week!!!
That's a total of 25 Pounds in about a month!!
Yippee. This is gonna be a great day! I had a looong hour-long pool session with the trainer today. I am tired but then I weighed and it felt great!
03/17/2010 03:24
9 POUNDS DOWN!!!
I weighed today for the first time since I started 3 weeks ago.
Down 9 LBS,
I was hoping for a bigger number since I'm so big, but I'm not on a strict diet, just eating healthier. My trainer wants it this way and I see her point. If it comes off slow, it will stay off. Just Anxious!
After a 4 day "funk" of no workouts and general nothingness, I finally got over it and went to the gym and swam Monday night, then again this morning, and I meet with the trainer for another pool session in the morning!
Feeling alot better than a few days ago.
At least I'm not a 500 LB Man anymore!! LOL
03/14/2010 19:27
Dreary day outside today
Well it is rainy and dreary out today so I'm staying in. I didn't go to the pool yesterday and it's closed today. I meet the trainer Tuesday morning, so I think I'll get in an extra pool session tomorrow. It's not a pool day for me but I need to make up for the weekend. I ate a little too much for lunch because I skipped breakfast. I overslept and was almost late for church. I always overeat at lunch when I skip breakfast. I plan to eat a small dinner and a small snack later tonight. Maybe that will even it out.
On the larger scheme of things, I am doing soooo much better than I was just 3 weeks ago. I keep telling myself that...
