This time I want it!

Upward Battle

Monday, December 4, 2006 22:02:10

So its been tough lately, real tough. I am still exercising and still running- but I have hit a major wall. Any advice on how to jump start it? I have 30 pounds left to lose and I don't want to quit but I am so discouraged with this plateau that I am losing focus of the end goal.

I have been bad about writing because I don't have a whole lot of positive stuff to say at this point...I know not a good attitude to have.

so that's it for now- I am trying to behave when it comes to food choices and stay positive that this is not a long term plateau...I'll keep you posted.

...still drinking water =)

~Lindsay

PS I got some great news from my sister and her husband...I am getting a niece or a nephew for christmas. I am estatic about being a first time Auntie!

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New mini goal

Monday, December 4, 2006 23:06:11

So my last goal was to lose 10 by mother's day...I fell a little short- but that is OK. I was still pleased with what I did ACHIEVE...I was able to get over my plateau hump- which was a feat in and of itself.

So my new mini goal is to lose 8-10 lbs by Father's Day...seems doable...that is about 2 lbs a week...I think I can do it. Make that I KNOW I can do it...I'll be in and out of the 170's before I know it!

I have my JC menu on my desk and plan on following it to a "T" except tomorrow because I am on business travel and won't be able to be 'on the program'.- but right back to it on friday, no ifs, ands, or but(t)s!

Hope everyone is doing well.

Drink your water...

Lindsay

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My 'own ' 5K

Monday, December 4, 2006 23:04:12

Hi all,

well hope everyone had a nice mother's day...I think mine enjoyed hers...I gave her some new shoes that she was eyeing and a bottle of perfume...the perfume was a gag gift because it was "american idol" perfume...who knew it even existed...anyways she is a huge fan so I thought she would get a chuckle out of it- funniest part is - It doesn't smell that bad!

I made a lot of time for exercise this weekend. I wa-ran on saturday.. ran and walked 3.2 miles (5K) and I did it in 43 minutes...very impressed with myself. Just one more thing that I have taken on (and sticking too!) to better my health!

Saturday night's grad party went pretty well- I barely ate all day ( I know - not healthy!) But I worked at Jenny craig on saturday mornng and we were so busy that by the time I realized I was hungry it was 12:30. But back to the party...I grazed on a few scoops with dip and one little pita chip with spinach artichoke dip and then had a little veal, and a stuffed shell- didn't go back for seconds and there was so much food with so many choices... I think I did well...

Walked on sunday too...not sure how much I can count though since it was pretty much a casual jaunt around the lake - although my ipod told me I burned 500 calories... and I got sunburned (note to self: wear sunscreen!) I also need to add that I ate a delicious bagel for breakfast...(it was a sandwich- with smoked turkey, cuke, tomato, and spouts, cream cheese- (fattening but I had been craving it since december- the last time I ate it!)

drinking water today, lots of water- I don't think I got enough in yesterday. Remember to drink yours!

Back to the gym tonight,

Lindsay

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It's Friday again

Monday, December 4, 2006 23:01:10

Weekends are definitely the hardest for me. I can stick to plan all week long and then come friday morning I am ready to stuff my face. The problem with this is that it's counterintuitive...It completely defeats what I have accomplished all week long. I have definitely noticed that I am not able to eat as much of the bad food as I was once able to consume, but I am still eating more calories than I should, that's for sure.

Definitely have time for exercise this weekend...actually I am planning on it both days, Fridays are my day off...although I know that I really should get my butt there tonight since I skipped Wednesday.

I am really pleased with how my running is coming along- but I think I need new sneakers- mine just don't seem to be cutting it...I know there are places that you can go and they will analyze your walk/ run so I might look into that. Plan to run outside this weekend...I'll let you know how it goes.

Have a great weekend, and drink your water!!

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Magic Number

Tuesday, December 5, 2006 00:09:09

Hi All... well my magic number is 1.6, that's how many pounds I have to lose until I am HALFWAY to GOAL...OMG it feels so GOOD! I was dancing up a storm this morning when I saw the number on the scale! I think I have plenty of time to get to goal in October- I really, really, really want to be at 145lbs. for my 29th...I know as I lose more that its going to get harder for my body to shed the weight but I am so ready to win the battle. Its been easy sticking to the Jenny food for the last few days...and I have been kicking butt at the gym and the results are showing...I couldn't be more pleased. I think this is the smallest that I have been since 2002, Wahoo!

Ran last night (walked more than ran because it was an off day). I am very happy with my stamina and endurance thus far with this training regime. Still love the stationary bike too- I think with the nice weather coming along I might actually invest in a bike. I did a little weight lifting also.

Tonight though I am taking the night off from the gym- I am a little sore today and want to give my body the chance to fully recover. (Don't worry I'll be back there tomorrow! I actually think I might get up extra early and do it at 5:30)

I have a graduation party to attend on Saturday night and I am excited to see some of my family that haven't seen me in a while. I think that some of them will be shocked at the progress that I have made in recent months. I have family members who are always dieting and there is always a discussion about who's on WW, who's trying Atkins or South Beach...we compare and contrast notes- it's pretty comical. My plan for the party is to eat before I go and then graze on the veggie platter and salad. It always helps to be able to plan ahead.

And I must say that reading all of your "blogs" has helped to keep me more than motivated on this journey. Thank you for the words of encouragement- so helpful to know that there are fans on the sidelines cheering everyone on in their journey.

Pst! Drink your water, I am drinking mine!

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It's been a while

Tuesday, December 5, 2006 00:07:14

Sorry all, I was away on business for a few days and then with the weekend...no time to write. (I try not to take a computer on the plane with me).

I did Ok with all my Jenny Craig food almost 3,000 miles away from me. I didn't lose, but I didn't GAIN either! I was back at the gym friday morning almost immediately after I got off the red-eye. I did workout #2 of week 1 of the Couch to 5k. I altered it a little so I was running more than I was walking (success!) I also biked for 8 miles on the stationary bike and then I did some weight lifting.

I am working on updating my Measurements (because I sometimes think the loss of inches are more important than the actual weight loss). I just need to take a look at my original Jenny Craig measurements tomorrow-and I will report back on Wednesday.

Saturday was kind of of a bust...I pretty much ate what I wanted to and I didn't exercise. Boo! But it was my own fault and can't blame anyone but myself for that. Although- I thought about eating a bagel for 3 hours before I actually got it...the 'old' me would have gotten it immediately and then eaten again an hour later!

Sunday was a different story though, I walked in the morning (took two of the dogs to get munchkins (none for me!) and I had a coffee. That was probably 1 1/2 miles round trip. Later that morning, I met up with a walking buddy and we went 3.85 miles around Lake Quannopowit in Wakefield. I burned 577 calories- yay! We kind of walked at a leisurely pace, but the distance is what it is and the calories burned are still over 500 so I think it was a positive work out. Anything is better than planting myself on the couch and watching TV without any activity.

I have the Nike itunes so it helps to track walks and runs that's how I know the calories and exact distance that we walked. Love that gadget!

It is Jenny and nothing but the Jenny menu all week- I am trying to jump start this weight loss (I am at a stall!) I know that I won't meet my mini goal on sunday but I'll take any loss at this point. I'll keep you posted.

Drink your water!

(Side note: Anyone who reads my blogs knows I am a huge Red Sox fan. I am very proud that they won 2 of the 3 this weekend...I am a little disturbed about Manny Ramirez rubbing Julian Taverez's head in the dugout on Sunday (it was a little weird!) and finally- I was only upset for a second when I heard Clemens was going to be a Yankee (again!) - that's Ok we don't need him!He isn't going to help the Yankees that much anyway )

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Yay me!

Tuesday, December 5, 2006 00:01:09

So I stayed on the treadmill yesterday for 30 minutes- which is a huge feat for me. In the past, I have always kept walking by the treadmill in the gym. I just don't enjoy it at all. I would rather bike for an hour or hop on the elliptical then ever get on the dreadmill. But if I am going to "learn to run" I gotta start somewhere. When I gain a little more confidence I will jog outside ( I have the Nike Itunes shoes so I can easily track my distances, etc.).

I mentioned yesterday that I was going to use the Couch-to -5K Running plan-so I followed workout #1 and in 30 minutes I went 2.4 miles (walk/ run). I was pretty pleased with myself when I finished, and I hoped on the bike after that for 8 1/2 miles...so it was a solid work out.

Can you tell I want my reward for hitting goal??

So when I told my friend that I was going to start to run she told me that I should aim to run the 10k Tufts for Women in October...I think I can do it. Wait... I KNOW I can do it!

The big plan is to run a 13K (little over 8 miles) the last week in October at Disney...so that is what I am shooting for.

I have to keep telling myself that slow and steady wins the race...I don't care how long it takes me I just want to say that I did it!

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Call me Forrest Gump

Sunday, December 3, 2006 21:00:14

First off, thanks everyone for the recommendations on where I can find jeans. I was so happy to see that I am not the only person that has this dilemma!

Now to explain my title for today...I am going to start running. I decided that I have to stop talking about it and start working on it. That and my friend asked me to do a Mother's Day Run/Walk - but she's running, that wouldn't be fun for me...because I can't run!

So I have heard the Couch to 5K talked about so much that I decided to print off the work out (that's the first step, right?) and start the work out tonight...I think this might also heal my relationship with the treadmill...because that is one machine that I do not enjoy...I feel like time stands still when I am on that conveyor belt! So if I start today I should be able to run a 5K in the beginning of July...I'll keep you posted on my successes and challenges with this attempt. I am confident that I can do it- its just that its going to to take some getting used to, but I think it would be fun to run little races and get out to meet new people. So my laces are tied and I am off to the races!

(If I don't write tomorrow it means that the attempt went horrible awry and I am in traction!)

Take care and remember to drink your water!

Lindsay

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Really, they need to make 1/2 sizes...

Sunday, December 3, 2006 22:07:13

Just like shoes! Your not quite an 8 but definitely not a 9 so you get an 8 1/2- it makes sense! Why can't they do this with jeans?? I am having a huge problem with finding jeans that fit. I am down almost 30 pounds and I want to show it...so I am on the prowl for a pair of jeans that actually fit. I am in between a 12 and a 14...I carry most of my weight in my lower half of my body...I am so proud that its getting slimmer- but so discouraged that this treasure hunt for a pair of pants that actually fit is never ending . They fit for a minute and then I spend the rest of the day pulling them up...but then again, maybe that's a form of arm exercises?? I have tried suffering through wearing them and then wash them in hot water to shrink them a little- but seriously - some one needs to some up with 1/2 sizes. my waist is a 12 at this point- maybe a 10 even...but my butt and thighs- still a 14- so frustrating - and my legs are extremely short so that just adds to the issue.

Here is another gripe about jeans- not everyone is supposed to wea low rise jeans. I know that I am one of these people. I want to keep it all under cover- I don't want my 'muffin top' to be spilling over the sides of my pants- I don't want my underwear to be on display for the world to see...I asked an Old Navy sales person ( I prefaced this with "You are probably going to think that I am 100 years only when I ask this ...but") do you have jeans that aren't low rise or ULTRA low rise, like they sit more on the waist ...her response...we used to but they weren't popular so we don't make them anymore!! I said of course you don't and made my way towards the exit. Sorry for my rant!

Have a great weekend everyone, remember to drink your water!

PS - last two days have been good ones- since I am writing everything down! I promised myself that I wouldn't get on the scale until tuesday (that's hard since its become an automatic in the morning!)

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Writing it down...

Sunday, December 3, 2006 22:06:09

so after yesterday's mishap with non stop eating- I am waking up today knowing that I have to get back to writing down what I eat. I bought the "ultimate Pocket Diet Journal" a while back and will resort back to using that so that I am certain that I am getting my 1200 calories a day.

I've been getting home late each night so I am skipping dinner and I think that it might be stunting my loss- so I am going to try and start eating my dinner before I leave work around 4:30 so that I am certain to get it in. We'll see how that goes, I'll keep you posted.

I am attributting some of my ravenous behavior yesterday to TOM being just around the corner. I don't want to use that as an excuse though because I really want to be down to my next goal (10 pound loss by 5/13) ....that only gives me 17 days and about 8 pounds to go...not sure how realistic that is but I am still going to give it a shot- I won't be disappointed if I don't succeed though- as long as the scale is moving in the right direction.

Have a good one!

~Lindsay

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This time I want it!

Upward Battle

*New* mini goal

My 'own ' 5K

It's Friday again

Magic Number

It's been a while

Yay me!

Call me Forrest Gump

Really, they need to make 1/2 sizes...

Writing it down...

New mini goal