12/01/2009 15:13
Different Strategy
"Starting again".
I will:
1. Keep a food log.
2. Use the wii Sports Active 4 times this week.
That's all I will sign up for at this point.
I'm not ready to change my eating habits (much) other than to record them.
And I really need to get a regular workout schedule. So, I'm focusing on that first.
I'm not sure which is tougher for me...food log or working out. Both are very troublesome.
Sigh.
oh, and "Cheers!"
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04/01/2009 15:58
No Joke - It is getting tougher
I've had a rough go of it since last Thursday evening. I noticed my appetite returning. Fortunately, I'm stubborn, and managed to get in my running!
Friday, I ate well, ran well, and had appropriate snacks to take with me to a poker party. I was surprised to be up a pound the next morning, but figured it was due to too much celery still in my system (if ya know what I mean). It didn't blow me away.
I went for my "long" run (4 mile trail run.. OMG that was tough). Saturday evening I was HUNGRY! So, I ate. I had good proteins, lots of veggies, plain 1/3 baked potato, and a little "bad" thing (breadstick with butter).
Sunday, up another 1.5 pounds! (Okay, don't panic....)
Since I had a party to go to with lots of sweets offered (my grandmother's 90th birthday party), I preplanned my food at the restaurant (ate small portion and packed up the rest) and allowed myself some cake (didn't eat all the cakes....).
Monday, back down to 200. Ran 2 miles (went well).
Tuesday 199.
Today 199.5.
I was hoping to have the weight come flying off. But I guess I'll have to work at it like everyone else.
I'd like to get a 3 miler in today (on my schedule), but I think I may wait until tomorrow (when I'm not so rushed after work). Tomorrow is supposed to be nice out, too.
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03/27/2009 13:14
The First Week
Well, I have no complaints about week 1.
I'm thrilled to be heading the right way... weight-wise, exercise-wise, health-wise.
I learned that I need Vitamin D, exercise, and to just continue with a positive attitude. I know that the first week I went nutz keeping to a very reduced calorie intake (no appetite helped).
This week: I want to lighten up a bit on my food choices. I will include more "usual" foods on occassion, knowing my weight loss won't be as dramatic as week one anyway. I will continue with focusing on training for my trail race April 25. And I think...I may try not to weigh daily. I'm not sure about that though.
I noticed last night that my appetite has returned a bit. So "thinking" about portions and desires is more prominent. I think it is more "real". If it gets to be too difficult to restrain, though, it may be time to up the pill dosage (I'm at half a pill).
Goals for next week:
Weight loss
Continue exercise 4-5 days a week
Most days great food choices (allow for some "not so great" food choices)
Strategies:
Take multi-vitamin, additional Vitamin D and meds.
Stick to my workout spreadsheet plan (excel is wonderful)
Focus on veggies, proteins, and fruits. Work in carbs twice a day only.
Continue with eating every three hours.
Let's see if this works.
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03/26/2009 13:24
OMG! Finally broke through the 200 barrier!
OMG! OMG! OMG!
It has been SOOOO long since I've been under 200. It is a bitter sweet day.
I'm thrilled, and angry that I couldn't have been here long ago. I've tried so hard, so many times.... and NOW I'VE DONE IT!
So, let's see. What have I done differently?
Meds and Vitamin D and now tanning, too. (I doubt that this has much to do with it, but hey, I'll count it.)
Yesterday I found out that I'm Vitamin D deficient (not surprising in Michigan).
At lunch I popped in a 1000 IU pill. After work I joined a local tanning company (got a free week to check them out) and layed in the bed for 6 minutes. And last night I ran 3 miles (upping the weeknight miles).
I still eat every three hours, watch my carbs, and drink lots of water (or green tea).
Well, here's to another day. Thanks for listening and sharing in my excitement!
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03/25/2009 18:49
Results Oriented!
Results: Has many meanings to me.
I want weight loss results from my workout and diet efforts.
And I want to be healthier, too.
However, today's Results is from the bloodwork I had on Thursday.
Evidently, I have Vitamin D deficiency.
Hmmmmm.... I wonder if any of my difficulties in the past are related to this?
I guess, I'll have to wait and see what happens while I add my Vitamin D supplement. The Results will tell...
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03/23/2009 13:00
NF! NF! NF! (No fair...)
Okay, here's my first rant. Isn't it lovely how a wonderful weekend can be spoilt by a lousy scale???
I felt like I did GREAT over the weekend. I ate reasonably (and often, so I wouldn't go into starvation mode... a little something every three hours).
And Saturday, I treaded for 2 + miles.
Sunday I upped my workout for a moderately difficult trail run (I was proud of how well I did!) 2.5 miles. I followed it with a quick pace 2 mile walk.
I drank plenty of water, had wise choice food selections, and I'M UP A HALF OF A POUND FROM YESTERDAY?!?!?! NO FAIR!
I even sat in a hot tub for a while so my muscles would not get sore and retain fluid which can happen after a run.
Okay, enough rant. Thanks for listening!
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03/21/2009 13:46
Greetings and Lattes to all who read!
I'm excited about setting short and long term goals. I have difficulty hitting them though. Today is day two of my new plan. I am training for a 5 mile trail run in about six weeks. This weekend's goals are two and three miles with at least one of those on a trail.
Here we go!
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