Well, I haven't been posting much, because not much has been happening! I have now lost 17 pounds, but the scale doesn't seem to want to move anymore. I thought that maybe it was broken and I should get a new one- like maybe the dial was stuck or something. But it's a digital, so I doubt that's the problem. My doctor said that I could slowly go back to my normal activities, like jogging. I am excited, but also kinda nervous that I'll hurt it again! Anyone have any tips about getting back into running after an injury? I have been eating around 1200 calories a day. I don't want to eat less than that, but I want to lose some weight, too, and I have been exercising quite a bit. Sigh. Any tips to re-jump-start weight loss? I need some advice! I am getting nervous about the wedding at the end of July. I really want to look good. I never ever ever wear dresses or even anything sleeveless but would love to wear a cute, summery outfit. I'm usually the girl in jeans when it's 110 degrees out. Anyone have any advice on a cute summer wedding outfit? Thanks everyone, keep up the good work!
Hi! I hope everyone is having a great week so far! I have now lost 16 pounds, so that is a really good start, I think. Back, in the 160's- just can't wait to be in the 150's again! My ankle is still healing so I have been riding my bike with my dogs. And gardening, that's gotta burn some calories! I think tonight I will bike to the next town and back- that would be about 14 miles or so. We'll see if I feel ambitious and what the weather is like. Well, last weekend I did go out of town and ate like a maniac- We had to go out to eat for every meal! I swear, I had to have the big pasta dish with the cream sauce, the bread with dipping oil and the Italian soda! I was threatened with bodily injury! Okay, that's not true. I didn't even enjoy it all that much. It was kinda like that from Friday through Sunday. Bleh. Bagels with cream cheese every morning from the continental breakfast? Probably not the best choice. Plus, 2 daquiris Friday night and a few beers on Saturday night. Oh, well, I am back on track now, so that's what matters. My BF ran in a race so now he's even more motivated to run, and I'm jealous that I can't! I am really proud of him, though. Since last February he has lost 100 pounds, completely changed his eating habits (fast food used to be his one and only food group) and has went from no exercise to running 6.5 miles in a race! I am really proud of him. Now it's my turn to lose my extra pounds! I think that I have it in my head that I need to eat a lot more than I really need to. I hope you have a great day, and enjoy yourself!
Uh oh, I think I have hit a bit of a weight-loss plateau. What should I do to get back to losing weight? I have heard you should increase exercise, increase calories, decrease calories... Not quite sure what the right thing would be. If anyone has any suggestions I would be thrilled to hear them!!!
Things have been going pretty well- happy Mother's Day to all you mothers out there! Got to spend plenty of time with my mom this weekend, so that was nice. This coming weekend we will be out of town; my BF is doing a relay in a marathon so I get to go and cheer him on!!! We will also be going out and celebrating his birthday with all of his friends. It should be fun, but I hope that being away from home and out of my routine doesn't cause me to blow my progress....
Okay, not really, but I do have a nasty stress fracture. Good lesson about stopping an activity if it hurts... I got it from running. Now the doctor says I can't run for a couple of months and shouldn't even walk much. He said riding bike is fine- has anyone ever used biking to lose weight? Has anyone ever had a stress fracture and, if so, what's the healing like? My ankle hurts a million times less than the last couple of weeks- it was really bad for a while. I've also been spending time working on my garden- my BF and I really don't know anything about gardening but we love vegetables so we're giving it a try! It's a fun little hobby, even if our whole garden turns to shit (it is full of ants... uh oh). Spring is a great time- there's so much more to do outside- it's a great time to turn off the TV and enjoy the weather. Last night I actually stood up Grey's Anatomy to sit outside and read a book with my pets. Tonight we're going to get ready for a garage sale we're bringing some stuff to on Saturday. Hopefully we'll get rid of some of the crap that's clogging up our garage. I want to cook my mom a Mother's Day meal on Sunday- any menu suggestions? She's also trying to lose weight, so preferably something healthy. She eats meat but I don't so if it includes meat it has to be easy enough for me to make... no roasts or anything! Have a great FRIDAY!!!
I forgot to ask this with my last post. My BF and I recently moved to a small town where we don't know anyone and there isn't really much to do except go to the bar- and with him being a teacher, that isn't a great option. Usually on a weekend night we might drive about 30 miles and go to a movie and out to dinner. Unfortunately dinner usually involves wine, appetizers, pasta... waaaayyyyyy too many calories. I want to find things we can do at night that get us out of the house and are fun, and where we can maybe have a couple of drinks. Does anyone have any ideas of fun stuff to do on weekend nights? What do you all do for fun that doesn't involve thousands of calories? Thanks for the advice!!!
Ten pounds lost... that's exciting! This weekend was a good one- not much excitement but my BF and I got a lot done and fit some relaxing in, too. My ankle is still killing me, so most exercise is out of the question. But otherwise I am feeling great. Hope everyone had a good weekend!!!
Okay, I'm not going to deny that I have been accused of being a hypochondriac once or twice in my life- though I am not one, mind you. It's just that my theory is that if you think something might happen it won't. You never hear of anyone being told they have some disease and then saying, Yeah, I thought that might happen. They are always shocked! So I stay one step ahead... But this time I really am falling apart. Keep in mind that I am 26, not 62. A week or so ago I bent down to pick something up and threw out my back. WTF. So, my shoulder/back muscle is basically f-ed and it really hurts to move it, though it is feeling much better now. Besides having to shampoo my hair and get dressed one-armed I can cope. Then, my ankle starts hurting. Why? I have no idea- I just figured it was from running. I went to the doc and am supposed to stay off of it and blah, blah, blah. Now, how am I supposed to exercise without a leg? I am going to have to reduce my calorie intake to match that of a sea cucumber or something. Dang it. And the running had been going well! Then on top of that, I went to the dentist to get my teeth cleaned and they told me I have to get braces to correct my bite or it will ruin my teeth. And that I have a deviated septum! My body is punishing me for not giving it ice cream! And chips and salsa! I guarantee if I were to go and eat junk food for a week my shoulder ankle jaw and septum would all heal. But I will not let you win, rebellious body of mine! Zucchini for you!!! Next week I have to go to the orthopedic doctor because they said there was some thickening of the bone on the x-ray of my poor ankle. Anyone know what that could mean? I have no idea. Anyways, good luck to everyone and have a good weekend!
Well, I haven't posted here in about a month. Still at the same weight as a month ago. I have started jogging, but it has been sporadic. I really would like to become a runner but it's difficult. I tend to get side stitches and shin splints. I'll see how it goes. My eating has been fine- it's only on the weekends I get myself into trouble. Going out to eat, having wine and cheese, getting some junk food with my boyfriend... During the week I have a great food routine. I have a cup of cereal and a yogurt or banana for breakfast (or peanut butter on bread), fruit for snack, an Amy's Organics meal and fruit for lunch, fruit or veggies for snack, and a salad or Amy's meal for supper. Sometimes I have a small packet of sunflower seeds for snack instead of fruit. Occasionally I will have a can of Dr. Pepper because I love it, but certainly not every day. However, I can't lose weight for the life of me. I know I need to exercise alot more, especially because I have a wedding coming up in July and want to look really nice. *Sigh* Where does everybody get their inspiration? That little kick-start of motivation? I think that's maybe what I'm lacking.
Well, first of all, thank you to everyone who sent such nice comments- I really appreciate it and they have been very encouraging to me! Second, I hope wherever you are you are enjoying better weather than we are in the north! I guess I can't complain too much, as I didn't have to go to work yesterday bec ause of the weather! On the other hand, I did spend alot of time on the couch this weekend and probably ate a bit more than I should have... oops. I made some homemade food and you know, if it's homemade, it has far less calories than something you buy... right? I think tonight I will make a huge pot of vegetable soup. Yum! Can I add whole wheat dumplings, or would that just ruin my good soup intentions? Also, I don't know what you all do for a sweet tooth, but my favorite thing is to take a banana and slice it up into a bowl. Then, put it into the fridge or freezer until it's nice and cold but not frozen. Then, pour on some Hershey's syrup! It is soooo good- maybe better than ice cream, except no guilt. And my favorite snack from the weekend- homemade hummus on a whole wheat Wasa cracker. Delicious!
