Last week: 288
This week: 285
3 pounds down, feels good. 285 is also my first hit on the rewards list I made so right after I do some catching up on other blogs I'll be signing up for Netflix! That is my reward!!!! YAY! I also think there might be a couple more than 3 pounds lost, but it's TOM here.
These were my goals for the week, here's how I did:
*Level 1 of Jillian Michaels 30 day shred EVERY DAY - Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Saturday accomplished - Bummer!
*Walk 3 miles on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of this week Monday, Wednesday only - super busy week - wait, is that an excuse I hear? Uggh, fail.
*Stay under 1200 calories every day Couple days over, couple days under. It evened out though and I did good in this area. I even managed to get a piece of peanut butter - chocolate cake in.
*Drink at least 80 ounces of water every day (I rarely have a problem with this) Not a problem! I made some cherry pomegranate Crystal Light this week and drank a lot of that, it's too sweet for my taste though! I would put about 4 ounces of the prepared mix in a tall cup then add 12 ounces of water - just a little flavor was good enough for me and helped me drink even more water!
*Do 15 minutes of exercise every day at 515am when I wake up - a quick arm, core, yoga, or cardio routine. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - not too shabby, but need to step that up! I had much more energy those days and was dancing around the house while getting ready in the mornings.
*Finish the current book I'm reading and get a good start on another . Done deal!
It was a hectic week here, this week I should be able to focus more. I also have that beginning of the month energy going on. You know the old days when we would start our diets on a Monday or on the 1st of the month or exactly 6 weeks before our birthday and not a day early. Bla, bla, bla. I realize Vegas vacation is getting closer! Tomorrow is August?! When the heck did that happen? That's crazy bananas.
My goals for this week:
*Jillian Michaels 30 day shred every day, Level 1
*Biggest Loser Last Chance workout (50 minutes) Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
*Walk at LEAST 2 miles every day, if I do more that's a very, very good thing
*<1200 calories per day
*at least 80 ounces of water per day
*15 minutes of exercise every morning at 5:15am (get that bounce back in my step!)
*August is no spending month! I will not carry my debit card with me. The only purchases I will make will be for necessities (groceries, toiletries). The only things I will be buying this week are mini blinds and candles, but I do consider them necessities for my house. I can eat out one time per week.
Time to rock this out!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
like a recovering alcoholic working in a bar.....
Imagine you were an alcoholic, went to rehab, got out and became a bartender. You're surrounded by shelves of booze - measuring and mixing drinks, putting up signs that feature the new trendy drink, doling it out to your faithful customers on the other side of the bar. It'd be difficult to be surrounded by these old friends Jack Daniels and Jose Cuervo without giving in, without thinking one sip won't hurt - abstinence from your drug of choice would be damn near impossible - right? So, if you're the recovering alcoholic you don't take a job at a bar - plain and simple.
Not so simple when you're dealing with a food addiction, abstinence is not an option, avoiding the temptation isn't so easy. You'll end up at a birthday party where there is cake & ice cream, a barbecue where there are bratwursts and potato salad, a bridal shower where there is a huge spread for brunch, a funeral where there are trays of desserts for the taking. It's just everywhere because it's part of our culture. I think it's much more work than other addiction recovery. I'm always thinking about food, but in a way that will fit into my new 'healthy lifestyle' - today I picked the sales flyers up to plan a grocery trip, I see these great prices on total garbage - frozen pizzas, hashbrowns, cinnamon rolls.... and I know all of those things will derail me. I flip to the back page and make a list of the fresh produce that is on sale instead. Now when I get it, I have to plan it out, cut, chop, prepare, put in containers, plan, plan, plan. Track, measure, weigh, wash, rinse, repeat.
Example: The other day I had 2 servings of lasagne for lunch. No salad, no breadstick, no nothing. My mindset was to 'hurry up and get my calories over with'; so that night I knew I was darn near max on the 1200 calories so I had an orange for supper. I ended the day at 1247 calories, but only because I used so many on lunch so I didn't have to waste my brain on it later and I knew I could only eat the orange for supper. FREAKIN STUPID! I had a menu planned for a couple days that did include the lasagne for lunch, but 1/4 the serving I ate and lots of veggies - but I'm just sick of all this planning and preparing and thinking about it all the time.
Does this make any sense or am I totally out of it? I can see the arguments, I mean mindless eating is what got me into this mess - but I have to focus on food way too much. I'm thinking about just doing slimfast shakes for a couple weeks to re-adjust and know that my 'meals' are already done and ready to go. I'd add in some fresh fruit and maybe half sandwiches or something. Any ideas?
Not so simple when you're dealing with a food addiction, abstinence is not an option, avoiding the temptation isn't so easy. You'll end up at a birthday party where there is cake & ice cream, a barbecue where there are bratwursts and potato salad, a bridal shower where there is a huge spread for brunch, a funeral where there are trays of desserts for the taking. It's just everywhere because it's part of our culture. I think it's much more work than other addiction recovery. I'm always thinking about food, but in a way that will fit into my new 'healthy lifestyle' - today I picked the sales flyers up to plan a grocery trip, I see these great prices on total garbage - frozen pizzas, hashbrowns, cinnamon rolls.... and I know all of those things will derail me. I flip to the back page and make a list of the fresh produce that is on sale instead. Now when I get it, I have to plan it out, cut, chop, prepare, put in containers, plan, plan, plan. Track, measure, weigh, wash, rinse, repeat.
Example: The other day I had 2 servings of lasagne for lunch. No salad, no breadstick, no nothing. My mindset was to 'hurry up and get my calories over with'; so that night I knew I was darn near max on the 1200 calories so I had an orange for supper. I ended the day at 1247 calories, but only because I used so many on lunch so I didn't have to waste my brain on it later and I knew I could only eat the orange for supper. FREAKIN STUPID! I had a menu planned for a couple days that did include the lasagne for lunch, but 1/4 the serving I ate and lots of veggies - but I'm just sick of all this planning and preparing and thinking about it all the time.
Does this make any sense or am I totally out of it? I can see the arguments, I mean mindless eating is what got me into this mess - but I have to focus on food way too much. I'm thinking about just doing slimfast shakes for a couple weeks to re-adjust and know that my 'meals' are already done and ready to go. I'd add in some fresh fruit and maybe half sandwiches or something. Any ideas?
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Official 30 by 30 list update
I updated my 30x30 list today with the progress I've made so far, still a lot of things I want to get done before next April. Check-Check-Check it out. It's a fun self-challenge and helping me to focus. A major part of it is the weight loss, because honestly that will help a lot more to take shape. I felt as though I've wasted my twenties being a fatass. I missed out on so much by saying, no due to fear of things. Fear of breaking a chair. Fear of not fitting in a booth or movie seat. Fear of not being comfortable on a plane or cruise. Truth is, I love to travel and be spontaneous. It's exciting to know I won't be wasting my 30's though. I will still be heavy and this weight loss won't be over when I hit 30 - it will continue then comes the hard part of maintenance, but by then the life style should be ingrained into my routine and habits. It's an exciting journey. It is nice to have the other 29 items on the list to put some focus into just to remember to live my every day life.
Monday, July 25, 2011
belly belly belly belly, rock it everywhere
This jelly belly's got to go. I can feel weight loss in my jeans, because they button a whole lot easier - however there is soooooo much belly there. It won't freakin' go away. Is low carb the only way to attack and reduce that area? What are some good workouts for it - or is it hopeless? I do yoga and there's a lot of core involved in those stretches, will that help? I can see a difference in my face (however slight), I can also see a difference in how my bras fit - the girls are going down (bummer!) - but I want to see more of a difference in this stomach ginormica. When I sit down, even my thighs seem to squish out less, however my belly is just huge. So disheartening - wish I could see differences, but I'm only 21 pounds down. I just want any ideas on targeting that area, or if it's just slow and steady.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
STS 7/24/11
Last week's Weight: 289
This week's weight: 288
I am bummed! However, I shouldn't be surprised. I ate what ever the heck I wanted for like 3 of the 7 days. I walked every day, but nothing spectacular. I was on travel for 3 days, right by the fitness center of a very nice hotel and only went and looked at it. I really set a goal to work out down there to test and compare exercise machines, if you notice I posted earlier this week about needing one. That would have been a good chance to do it... but NOOOOO had to be a fat butt watching tv and walking around the mall to suffice a 'real' workout. What else? I also drank like a fish 1 night, like 11 beers and 2 shots of tequila. That led to feeling like death warmed over yesterday, but I did manage to do Jillian's 30 day shred. Overall, this should be expected. I will use it as motivation though not as a way to make more excuses and have 'lazy days'. This is a game of chess baby, not checkers! Every little decision counts.
My goal of 285 is not yet reached, so no Netflix subscription as my reward. I really thought I'd be opening that account up today - bummer.
This week's goals:
*Level 1 of Jillian Michaels 30 day shred EVERY DAY
*Walk 3 miles on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of this week
*Stay under 1200 calories every day
*Drink at least 80 ounces of water every day (I rarely have a problem with this)
*Do 15 minutes of exercise every day at 515am when I wake up - a quick arm, core, yoga, or cardio routine
*Finish the current book I'm reading and get a good start on another
This week's weight: 288
I am bummed! However, I shouldn't be surprised. I ate what ever the heck I wanted for like 3 of the 7 days. I walked every day, but nothing spectacular. I was on travel for 3 days, right by the fitness center of a very nice hotel and only went and looked at it. I really set a goal to work out down there to test and compare exercise machines, if you notice I posted earlier this week about needing one. That would have been a good chance to do it... but NOOOOO had to be a fat butt watching tv and walking around the mall to suffice a 'real' workout. What else? I also drank like a fish 1 night, like 11 beers and 2 shots of tequila. That led to feeling like death warmed over yesterday, but I did manage to do Jillian's 30 day shred. Overall, this should be expected. I will use it as motivation though not as a way to make more excuses and have 'lazy days'. This is a game of chess baby, not checkers! Every little decision counts.
My goal of 285 is not yet reached, so no Netflix subscription as my reward. I really thought I'd be opening that account up today - bummer.
This week's goals:
*Level 1 of Jillian Michaels 30 day shred EVERY DAY
*Walk 3 miles on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of this week
*Stay under 1200 calories every day
*Drink at least 80 ounces of water every day (I rarely have a problem with this)
*Do 15 minutes of exercise every day at 515am when I wake up - a quick arm, core, yoga, or cardio routine
*Finish the current book I'm reading and get a good start on another
Friday, July 22, 2011
2,437 calories yesterday :(
Fuck!
Let's see, I started off with coffee and a 549 calorie slice of bacon breakfast pizza from Caseys general store. Does anyone else have Casey's general store - I think it's a US Midwest thing. Man, it's the bomb. MY VICE. That's bad when a whole freakin' store is your vice....
Lunch - I knew I totally overdid breakfast so I bought a giant salad, it was really satisfying and I didn't feel like such a cow after eating it. I was too full to even eat the cup of yogurt I had taken out of the fridge to have after my salad, so I put it back.
I then went to a family barbecue. Well, at the barbecue I had a hamburger, bratwurst (both on white buns), and some chips, then 5 bottles of Bud Light. That Bud Light gets me every freakin' time. I drank water for hours while I was there, but got so anxious about getting the poll results decided to have a beer, well I said ok I'll have 2. 2 turned into 3, which led me to 5.
I was moving around ALL day yesterday though from 10am until 2am. I was sitting down at the barbecue, but I was working and walking and moving and did some quick arm workouts with weights. Overall, yesterday was a fail. I am not a failure though. For the record, I feel like total crap today. My tummy hurts, my head hurts, even my mouth tastes gross. To think I used to eat this much in a day or more and not think twice about it..... scary shit.
How do you control your self at social events, parties, barbecues, etc?!?!
Let's see, I started off with coffee and a 549 calorie slice of bacon breakfast pizza from Caseys general store. Does anyone else have Casey's general store - I think it's a US Midwest thing. Man, it's the bomb. MY VICE. That's bad when a whole freakin' store is your vice....
Lunch - I knew I totally overdid breakfast so I bought a giant salad, it was really satisfying and I didn't feel like such a cow after eating it. I was too full to even eat the cup of yogurt I had taken out of the fridge to have after my salad, so I put it back.
I then went to a family barbecue. Well, at the barbecue I had a hamburger, bratwurst (both on white buns), and some chips, then 5 bottles of Bud Light. That Bud Light gets me every freakin' time. I drank water for hours while I was there, but got so anxious about getting the poll results decided to have a beer, well I said ok I'll have 2. 2 turned into 3, which led me to 5.
I was moving around ALL day yesterday though from 10am until 2am. I was sitting down at the barbecue, but I was working and walking and moving and did some quick arm workouts with weights. Overall, yesterday was a fail. I am not a failure though. For the record, I feel like total crap today. My tummy hurts, my head hurts, even my mouth tastes gross. To think I used to eat this much in a day or more and not think twice about it..... scary shit.
How do you control your self at social events, parties, barbecues, etc?!?!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
April is Back - need cardio equipment ideas!
I've been on hiatus from here and myfitnesspal due to technology hating me and being on travel. I had a few slip ups at the conference, dessert was calling my name. I didn't do a workout workout, but did move a lot - by walking around in the mall and other stores for hours upon hours. Water was a good level, but I usually drink more than that - never under 64 ounces though. I usually am more close to 100 ounces/day.
I have moved my bedroom to my spare room in my house and plan on getting some more exercise equipment going on. I need a really good cardio machine, any suggestions? I would like a bike that also has the arm workout on it, so you can do both at the same time or just one or the other. I looked on Amazon and a Schwinn stationary bike like that is about $600. Ouch, but probably well worth it. I went to Kmart and there was a sturdy one with a wider seat for my big butt and it was only about $235, I could get that as a starter and put the good one as a goal down the line. Anything is better than nothing. My friend bought a heavy bag and punching gloves - man I love them. I think I'd like to invest in that sometime soon too. We are going to Las Vegas together in October and we said we could practice up and if anyone messes with us just give 'em the old 2-1-2. ;) Knock out, haha. She gets a great cardio workout with the bag and gloves, it'd be fun and sometimes when I come home from work I have some frustration to be spent, that might be a good avenue. Any ideas? She ordered hers from Sears online.
How about the argument of elliptical vs. stationary bike? Which is better? I do have knee issues and occasionally lower back issues. Any recommendations for brands or styles? It needs to be sturdy and solid, thankfully I am now under their usual capacity of 300 lbs. Jeez louise. NEVER AGAIN!
Let me know if you have any good ideas! Thanks, April
I have moved my bedroom to my spare room in my house and plan on getting some more exercise equipment going on. I need a really good cardio machine, any suggestions? I would like a bike that also has the arm workout on it, so you can do both at the same time or just one or the other. I looked on Amazon and a Schwinn stationary bike like that is about $600. Ouch, but probably well worth it. I went to Kmart and there was a sturdy one with a wider seat for my big butt and it was only about $235, I could get that as a starter and put the good one as a goal down the line. Anything is better than nothing. My friend bought a heavy bag and punching gloves - man I love them. I think I'd like to invest in that sometime soon too. We are going to Las Vegas together in October and we said we could practice up and if anyone messes with us just give 'em the old 2-1-2. ;) Knock out, haha. She gets a great cardio workout with the bag and gloves, it'd be fun and sometimes when I come home from work I have some frustration to be spent, that might be a good avenue. Any ideas? She ordered hers from Sears online.
How about the argument of elliptical vs. stationary bike? Which is better? I do have knee issues and occasionally lower back issues. Any recommendations for brands or styles? It needs to be sturdy and solid, thankfully I am now under their usual capacity of 300 lbs. Jeez louise. NEVER AGAIN!
Let me know if you have any good ideas! Thanks, April
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Check my swagger! ;)
Back from a conference for work, it was WONDERFUL! I'm so glad I am in the field I am in - it is just so rewarding and there are such amazing people doing the same type of work. I did a lot of professional networking, it was so great.
I did some shopping - was down a size quite comfortably at Lane Bryant, yay! I went into the Coach store and had a wonderful chat with the girl working there. I told her I was making a wish list, I found a beauty that is about $400 - it's so getting squeezed into my rewards list. I'm worth it, the purse was beautiful. The girl was so nice and said that she hopes she's working when I come in saying I've lost 50 more pounds so she can sell me the purse. She wrote down the style number on a little business card and said to tape it to my mirror. This girl had to weigh no more than 120 pounds. As I was leaving and walking out to my car, I realized that I had this major confidence while at the conference and at the stores in the mall today. I would have never chatted up a little tiny prim and proper Coach store employee, I would have said I was just browsing some eye candy or something and avoided getting too close to them. I told her I was browsing for inspiration for my rewards list, she said oh for what? So then I told her about the weight loss, shes like wow is that through like a gym membership or what? I said rewards that my friends and family support me on in this journey to the new me. She was so freakin' nice! I usually never trust a skinny bitch, lol - but I think I just have to present myself with confidence.
At the conference, I was going up to people and asking them about their programs, telling them about mine, etc. Usually I listen, talk in small groups - but during breaks I'm always shoving cookies in my face and getting refills on lemonade while everyone else networks - or just stick to my own office, people I already know. I'm such an idiot. But not this time, I even approached a guy I recognized from a past workshop, he's like yeah you did look familiar. We chatted and I told him about my grant program (it's new so we really need to be networking and raising awareness of our services). The next day, he saw me and said "hey there's that girl I was looking for - I wanted to run some ideas by you if you get a moment!". We had a wonderful business chat and even talked about music interests, etc. I walked away from that conversation with a little more bounce in my step!
I can truly see that people do perceive you as you perceive yourself. I went into the conference as a friendly, smart, confident professional with a good sense of humor and excellent leadership. I know that's who I am. My peers now got a taste of it. I walked into the Coach store with a little bit of... dare I say, swagger? I am also a lot more open about my weight journey and proud of knowing this is for real this time. A teeny tiny sales girl at Coach saw my confidence and recognized that I'm worth it - because I made it clear to her that I was by my own actions.
I thank you all for the support. You have done a lot to get me where I am - even if it doesn't seem obvious. I feel like a million bucks!
I'll update on my fitness pal and here with calories, etc. I mean, this was way more of a victory than staying under 1200 - this is the result of the work. I love it, and I've only just begun. By the time my Las Vegas trip comes in October, look out I might be swinging on a pole down there with this electric swagger. HAHA OMG JUST KIDDING! ;)
I did some shopping - was down a size quite comfortably at Lane Bryant, yay! I went into the Coach store and had a wonderful chat with the girl working there. I told her I was making a wish list, I found a beauty that is about $400 - it's so getting squeezed into my rewards list. I'm worth it, the purse was beautiful. The girl was so nice and said that she hopes she's working when I come in saying I've lost 50 more pounds so she can sell me the purse. She wrote down the style number on a little business card and said to tape it to my mirror. This girl had to weigh no more than 120 pounds. As I was leaving and walking out to my car, I realized that I had this major confidence while at the conference and at the stores in the mall today. I would have never chatted up a little tiny prim and proper Coach store employee, I would have said I was just browsing some eye candy or something and avoided getting too close to them. I told her I was browsing for inspiration for my rewards list, she said oh for what? So then I told her about the weight loss, shes like wow is that through like a gym membership or what? I said rewards that my friends and family support me on in this journey to the new me. She was so freakin' nice! I usually never trust a skinny bitch, lol - but I think I just have to present myself with confidence.
At the conference, I was going up to people and asking them about their programs, telling them about mine, etc. Usually I listen, talk in small groups - but during breaks I'm always shoving cookies in my face and getting refills on lemonade while everyone else networks - or just stick to my own office, people I already know. I'm such an idiot. But not this time, I even approached a guy I recognized from a past workshop, he's like yeah you did look familiar. We chatted and I told him about my grant program (it's new so we really need to be networking and raising awareness of our services). The next day, he saw me and said "hey there's that girl I was looking for - I wanted to run some ideas by you if you get a moment!". We had a wonderful business chat and even talked about music interests, etc. I walked away from that conversation with a little more bounce in my step!
I can truly see that people do perceive you as you perceive yourself. I went into the conference as a friendly, smart, confident professional with a good sense of humor and excellent leadership. I know that's who I am. My peers now got a taste of it. I walked into the Coach store with a little bit of... dare I say, swagger? I am also a lot more open about my weight journey and proud of knowing this is for real this time. A teeny tiny sales girl at Coach saw my confidence and recognized that I'm worth it - because I made it clear to her that I was by my own actions.
I thank you all for the support. You have done a lot to get me where I am - even if it doesn't seem obvious. I feel like a million bucks!
I'll update on my fitness pal and here with calories, etc. I mean, this was way more of a victory than staying under 1200 - this is the result of the work. I love it, and I've only just begun. By the time my Las Vegas trip comes in October, look out I might be swinging on a pole down there with this electric swagger. HAHA OMG JUST KIDDING! ;)
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Slimmer this Summer Update 7/18/11
Last week: 297
This week: 289
I am happy with the number. :) My main focus was protein and veggies, but I wasn't as strict about it as I could have been. I had at least 80 ounces of water EVERY DAY (most of the time, more!). I exercised some every day, even if it wasn't the hardest workout - I always made myself do SOMETHING.
I will take this as a success though, I am 4 pounds away from my first reward. At 285 I am going to renew my Netflix subscription. I don't have cable, I don't like to waste money on it. I do like movies and catching up on some series sometimes - I used to have Netflix but then I moved a couple times. I've been wanting to renew it, now I hope to be able to do it next week if I get to 285!
Gosh, it's nice to be in the 200's. Uggh, I felt so stuck for so long. Up and down. I will never be over that number again, NEVER.
I am doing my weigh-in early because I will be on travel for work Sunday evening-Monday-Tuesday. I have my Master's degree in Social Work. I went through a university where the program was 'Advanced Generalist', meaning there were areas of focus in both Administration and Clinical practice. I prefer Administration, I am a Grant Coordinator right now for a grant that serves children aged 0-5 with disabilities. I don't do direct service at this point, but have plans to expand the services of my office. Right now we contract most of the work down to another agency, I do strictly administration - numbers, numbers, numbers, budget, data, plans, supervision, uggh. I miss being in 1:1 service with children and families, it's where my heart is. I will eventually focus on Clinical practice either being a behavioral health specialist or intake worker for a mental health agency or the like. Right now, this program needs my leadership and I'm giving it everything I've got! Just a little more information about me..............
I hope you all had a wonderful week and good weigh-ins. Looking forward to reading and catching up after my work trip. Happy losing!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
This week: 289
I am happy with the number. :) My main focus was protein and veggies, but I wasn't as strict about it as I could have been. I had at least 80 ounces of water EVERY DAY (most of the time, more!). I exercised some every day, even if it wasn't the hardest workout - I always made myself do SOMETHING.
I will take this as a success though, I am 4 pounds away from my first reward. At 285 I am going to renew my Netflix subscription. I don't have cable, I don't like to waste money on it. I do like movies and catching up on some series sometimes - I used to have Netflix but then I moved a couple times. I've been wanting to renew it, now I hope to be able to do it next week if I get to 285!
Gosh, it's nice to be in the 200's. Uggh, I felt so stuck for so long. Up and down. I will never be over that number again, NEVER.
I am doing my weigh-in early because I will be on travel for work Sunday evening-Monday-Tuesday. I have my Master's degree in Social Work. I went through a university where the program was 'Advanced Generalist', meaning there were areas of focus in both Administration and Clinical practice. I prefer Administration, I am a Grant Coordinator right now for a grant that serves children aged 0-5 with disabilities. I don't do direct service at this point, but have plans to expand the services of my office. Right now we contract most of the work down to another agency, I do strictly administration - numbers, numbers, numbers, budget, data, plans, supervision, uggh. I miss being in 1:1 service with children and families, it's where my heart is. I will eventually focus on Clinical practice either being a behavioral health specialist or intake worker for a mental health agency or the like. Right now, this program needs my leadership and I'm giving it everything I've got! Just a little more information about me..............
I hope you all had a wonderful week and good weigh-ins. Looking forward to reading and catching up after my work trip. Happy losing!!!!!!!!!!! ;)
Carbs = Devil
Thursday I had spaghetti, yesterday I had white rice. Why is it when you eat that garbage you just want more? I have been cutting the white flour, sugar, etc. out and focusing on veggies and protein. This is my Mom's cooking because my sister is here from out of state until Sunday. I am not beating myself up over it, but it's frustrating to see the downward spiral. I don't keep those items around, it's not worth it. I live by myself so there's no need to have too much variety. I have taken a liking to not cooking which is strange, because I used to love cooking. My calories were high those two days as well because they really pack it in an I was eating bigger portions. We'll see how weigh in goes on Monday! Need to hydrate, exercise, and remember what's important now.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Still going strong!
Hey everyone! I hope you're having a great week, staying cool, and shedding away those pounds. I am going strong - actually sticking to a much lower carb-high protein diet this week. I did great, today I had spaghetti for lunch at my Mom's though - I mean you can't resist Mom's crock pot spaghetti.... ;) Progress, not perfection. It's so hot and humid it's been a bit miserable - but exercising has been great. I JOGGED (pathetic little pace of mine....) a couple times now. I feel like a rock star when I do it, I just have more bounce in my step the next day. I work on the 3rd floor at my office, I was coming up the stairs today and someone goes 'damn, not that fast - slow down you're making me look bad!'. They weren't done with their griping before I was up the stairs, not a bit out of air, and onto the next flight of stairs. They stopped to rest and I was at the top of the last flight. Ohhhh yeah! Energy and stamina are increasing. I feel stronger! I GOT THIS!
I haven't been logging on my fitness pal, did a quick update to you that I had computer problems! I have it on mobile, but have been on travel and busy. I will spend some time updating my journal there next. Thanks for checking in with me when I hadn't logged- what support and added accountability.
I downloaded some new songs for my ipod touch - been walking, rocking, and jogging to some 3 days grace, Five Finger Death Punch, Apocalyptica, Breaking Benjamin, Beastie Boys, and old school Notorious B.I.G.. Lovin' it. Music is life, I love music - its mood, lyrics, energy. What are some of your favorite workout songs?
I haven't been logging on my fitness pal, did a quick update to you that I had computer problems! I have it on mobile, but have been on travel and busy. I will spend some time updating my journal there next. Thanks for checking in with me when I hadn't logged- what support and added accountability.
I downloaded some new songs for my ipod touch - been walking, rocking, and jogging to some 3 days grace, Five Finger Death Punch, Apocalyptica, Breaking Benjamin, Beastie Boys, and old school Notorious B.I.G.. Lovin' it. Music is life, I love music - its mood, lyrics, energy. What are some of your favorite workout songs?
Monday, July 11, 2011
case of the Mondays
Nothing too exciting going on here. I got up at 5:15am and did a 25 minute cardio workout. Went to work, skipped the allowed walking time because it is a million degrees plus humidity here and I hate getting all sweaty while in my nice work clothes. Bummer. Wasted some free exercise time. Is any of that free? ;) Now off to my 'real' workout - this might hurt! BL Last Chance..... yeahhh! I downloaded some cool new rock songs last night to keep me rocking right through the 50 minute video.
I hope everyone is off to a good start. YOU ARE WORTH IT!
I hope everyone is off to a good start. YOU ARE WORTH IT!
Sunday, July 10, 2011
A couple recipes
I wanted to share a couple recipes. I spent my morning chopping, peeling, and prepping food (fruits and veggies) for the week. I made two delicious salads and will divvy them up in containers for the week. The first is from Taste of Home, it is a light and delicious orange fruit slaw. It is so good! The texture is great, I didn't have any almonds so substituted some unsalted sunflower kernels. Here is a pic of my slaw:
The second recipe is for a broccoli salad. There isn't a link to it, a friend made it and said it was part of her high protein diet. I used 3 crowns of broccoli, 6 oz of hard salami, 8 oz of pepper jack cheese, 8 oz. of sharp cheddar cheese, and enough of a ranch dressing packet to dress the salad. The broccoli is cooked, shocked, and chilled. The cheese and salami are cut into bite sized pieces. Here is a pic:
The second recipe is for a broccoli salad. There isn't a link to it, a friend made it and said it was part of her high protein diet. I used 3 crowns of broccoli, 6 oz of hard salami, 8 oz of pepper jack cheese, 8 oz. of sharp cheddar cheese, and enough of a ranch dressing packet to dress the salad. The broccoli is cooked, shocked, and chilled. The cheese and salami are cut into bite sized pieces. Here is a pic:
I think I would like the meat to be changed and maybe just use a lean ham or turkey. The salami lends a great flavor though. It is a very filling salad. That portion pictured kept me satisfied for a very long time. Mmmm it's a great summer lunch because it's cool and refreshing, yet filling. Broccoli is also one of my favorite foods.
Enjoy!
6-10-11 STS update
Last week: 305
Today: 297
Yeah, I'll take it! Last week I said I was going to get back on track, and I have. I was going for 9 pounds, I got 8 in 6 days, I'll take it. I think a part of it was cutting out some white starches and just moving more in general. I had some TOM bloat last week and also binged while facing a death in the family. Oh the hurdles of life - feel so much better when you come out on the other side. My water intake has always been good, very few days where I falter in that area. Ok, this time - I am NEVER EVER FUCKING NEVER going to be over 300 again. That's it.
As posted before, I finally joined My Fitness Pal and I love it! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/MissAprill
I don't know why I didn't join sooner. I thank the people who have added me on there, and the bloggers who already used this wonderful tool for tracking so I could learn about it in the first place! I think that has been a great motivation. I was tracking in a notebook, guesstimating, and sometimes just ignoring that component of weight loss. TRACKING IS SO IMPORTANT! This seems to the missing piece of the puzzle thus far. I love the site and the mobile app that it has. :) I put it on my Facebook and none of my friends-family joined - jerks. Maybe they will, they don't know what they're missing out on.
Today: 297
Yeah, I'll take it! Last week I said I was going to get back on track, and I have. I was going for 9 pounds, I got 8 in 6 days, I'll take it. I think a part of it was cutting out some white starches and just moving more in general. I had some TOM bloat last week and also binged while facing a death in the family. Oh the hurdles of life - feel so much better when you come out on the other side. My water intake has always been good, very few days where I falter in that area. Ok, this time - I am NEVER EVER FUCKING NEVER going to be over 300 again. That's it.
As posted before, I finally joined My Fitness Pal and I love it! http://www.myfitnesspal.com/MissAprill
I don't know why I didn't join sooner. I thank the people who have added me on there, and the bloggers who already used this wonderful tool for tracking so I could learn about it in the first place! I think that has been a great motivation. I was tracking in a notebook, guesstimating, and sometimes just ignoring that component of weight loss. TRACKING IS SO IMPORTANT! This seems to the missing piece of the puzzle thus far. I love the site and the mobile app that it has. :) I put it on my Facebook and none of my friends-family joined - jerks. Maybe they will, they don't know what they're missing out on.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Happy hour isn't so happy the next day!
Ok so I ended up at happy hour yesterday. I had a good breakfast, a clif bar for lunch, a crunchy sandwich (lettuce and turkey only) for dinner. I was about to open a container of yogurt when I got the text invite. I pondered, I thought - well I could go walk and then go to the bar. NOPE, I was out the door in a heartbeat to the bar. I had consumed about 600 calories, the yogurt would have made 700 TOTAL for the day - it would have been good.
I went, I drank, I ate fried mozzarella sticks. I just input that to FP - 779 calories at the bar between 12 oz of diet coke, lots of spiced rum, and the stupid cheese sticks. I double my calories for the day and it was all a waste (literally, wasted....). I did have fun and got to laugh and party it up, listen to some good music. I order 3 shots of Captain Morgan straight and sip it out of a lowball glass while I sip on a can of diet coke in the other. I ended up getting 3 rounds of rum for a total of 9 shots... oopsies.
Total calories for the day was 1383 - half of which were fried food and booze. UGGH. I drank water all day like a champ though and of course guzzled it when I got home and again this morning. I probably had at least 13 glasses yesterday. Yesterday's exercise only ended up being my 20 minutes of walking at work, better than nothing? Ok that's a sad excuse that I need to give up.
I went, I drank, I ate fried mozzarella sticks. I just input that to FP - 779 calories at the bar between 12 oz of diet coke, lots of spiced rum, and the stupid cheese sticks. I double my calories for the day and it was all a waste (literally, wasted....). I did have fun and got to laugh and party it up, listen to some good music. I order 3 shots of Captain Morgan straight and sip it out of a lowball glass while I sip on a can of diet coke in the other. I ended up getting 3 rounds of rum for a total of 9 shots... oopsies.
Total calories for the day was 1383 - half of which were fried food and booze. UGGH. I drank water all day like a champ though and of course guzzled it when I got home and again this morning. I probably had at least 13 glasses yesterday. Yesterday's exercise only ended up being my 20 minutes of walking at work, better than nothing? Ok that's a sad excuse that I need to give up.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
7/5/11 Summary
Calories: 899
Walk: 25 minutes (1.25 miles)
Yoga: 15 minutes
Arm/Leg strengthening: 12 minutes each
Water: About 16 cups = 128 ounces!
I wanted to walk longer, but had an evening meeting to attend related to my job. I walk at the school's track, 4 times around = 1 mile, I did 5 laps so that was pretty good. I really felt it in my legs because I went after the lower body toning routine. That Jillian Michaels - I love/hate her! I used the quick upper and lower body exercise routines in the 'Biggest Loser Last Chance Workout' DVD.
Today's goal is to walk 2 miles, do 15 minutes of yoga, and do the Last Chance Workout DVD.
Walk: 25 minutes (1.25 miles)
Yoga: 15 minutes
Arm/Leg strengthening: 12 minutes each
Water: About 16 cups = 128 ounces!
I wanted to walk longer, but had an evening meeting to attend related to my job. I walk at the school's track, 4 times around = 1 mile, I did 5 laps so that was pretty good. I really felt it in my legs because I went after the lower body toning routine. That Jillian Michaels - I love/hate her! I used the quick upper and lower body exercise routines in the 'Biggest Loser Last Chance Workout' DVD.
Today's goal is to walk 2 miles, do 15 minutes of yoga, and do the Last Chance Workout DVD.
Monday, July 4, 2011
ABCs of Yummy, stole this off someone's blog and filled in my answers
The ABCs Of Yummy!
Pink Lady - a variety I recently discovered and absolutely love. Both flavor and texture are delicious!
B: is for Bread, regardless of nutrition, calories, or whole grains what is your favorite type to have a nice big piece of?
English muffin toasting bread, toasted.... with Nutella!
C: is for Cereal what is your favorite kind currently (just one!)
Shredded Wheat - honey nut
D: is for Doughnuts, you might not currently be eating them but what kind do you fancy?
cherry citrus donuts
E: is for Eggs, how would you like yours prepared?
Scrambled with dill or over medium to dip toast in at a big breakfast with hashbrowns, etc.
F: is for Fat Free, what is your favorite fat free product?
Vanilla Caramel coffee creamer
G: is for Groceries, where do you purchase yours at?
I live in tiny town, South Dakota. Not many options, but I prefer Hy-Vee stores in bigger towns. More selection and better produce.
H: is for Hot Beverages, what is your favorite hot drink?
I run on caffeine and deadlines, I love coffee (with cream)
I: is for Ice Cream, pick a favorite flavor and add a fun topping.
hot fudge sundae, please!
J: is for Jams or Jellies, do you eat them, and if so what kind and flavor?
Not a big fan, every once in a while and old school peanut butter with grape jelly sandwich really takes me back in time though!
K: is for Kashi, name your favorite Kashi product?
Go Lean cereal - there is a cinnamon one I love
L: is for Lunch, what was yours today?
Today was cereal and some watermelon
M: is for microwave, what is your favorite microwave meal/snack?
Lakota brand popcorn - so delicious!
N: is for nutrients, do you like carbs, fats, or proteins best?
I have a love/hate relationship with carbs. Freakin carbs..........
O: is for oil, what kind do you like to use?
Olive oil
P: is for protein, how do you get yours?
Yogurt, beans, eggs
Q: is for Quaker, how do you like your oats?
2 tbsp of peanut butter, sometimes a mashed banana if I want it really sweet
R: is for roasting, what is your favorite thing to roast?
rosemary chicken (whole chicken)
S: is for sandwich, what’s your favorite kind?
Ham, american cheese, lots of veggies, avacado (skip the mayo for the creamy goodness of avacado!)
T: is for travel, how do you handle eating while traveling?
This is a work in progress for me. I recently had an out of town trip and did really great and resisted temptations!
U: is for unique, what is one of your weirdest food combos?
kiwi fruit with garlic salt, popcorn with tabasco sauce
V: is for vitamins, what kind do you take?
A womans multivitamin, B12 in the mornings, a C complex tablet at night, iron a couple times a week (I am very anemic)
W: is for wasabi, yay or nay?
Not so much, maybe a bit in a certain dish. Ever had 'dare devil eggs'? Deviled eggs made with wasabi - clears your sinus cavity right up!
X: is for XRAY. if we xrayed your belly right now, what food would we see?
Watermelon.
Y: is for youth, what food reminds you of your childhood?
Everything on a Thanksgiving dinner menu...... mmmmm
Z: is for zucchini, how do you prepare it?
In corn succotash! Diced and sauteed, so delicious.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
get your mind right!
I don't have much to say on this hot, muggy day...... I have been thinking a LOT this week, read previous couple of posts and you'll see the absolute hell my family and I have been dealing with....... Anyhow, with all that said - my friends, it's time to get our game faces on. We are a few weeks into this challenge. Some of us have slipped, slid, and been buried in cupcakes. That's bullshit, wake up. You only get one life. One. One shot. What you do today is the most important - not yesterday when you ate two cheeseburgers and a milkshake. Today. Get off it. Do it. Why? Because you can and because..... You. Are. Worth. It.
I feel lazy, I am too tired, I had to mow so no time for a 'real' workout, I did housework and that counts. That's bologna. Get your mind right! Back in the game - the game called life. That's where I am. I bought the cutest running shoes today. Do I run? Not so much, but I can. I am completely capable of doing so, so I will be.
I am feeling pretty good, despite knowing I will record a gain tomorrow and knowing the sadness surrounding my family will not be quick to leave. I am getting my mind right, living for today because it's all I have. Something clicked a few weeks ago and 12 pounds were shed, something clicked today that lit an absolute fire. April's going hard, who is coming with me?! Best of luck this week!!!
I feel lazy, I am too tired, I had to mow so no time for a 'real' workout, I did housework and that counts. That's bologna. Get your mind right! Back in the game - the game called life. That's where I am. I bought the cutest running shoes today. Do I run? Not so much, but I can. I am completely capable of doing so, so I will be.
I am feeling pretty good, despite knowing I will record a gain tomorrow and knowing the sadness surrounding my family will not be quick to leave. I am getting my mind right, living for today because it's all I have. Something clicked a few weeks ago and 12 pounds were shed, something clicked today that lit an absolute fire. April's going hard, who is coming with me?! Best of luck this week!!!
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Gaining Perspective vs. gaining pounds
I've had a lot of time to think over the last couple days. As mentioned in my previous post, I am dealing with the loss of my grandma. She died in her apartment when it caught on fire - there was no way to go in and rescue or help her. Those are the demons and feelings we will all face for the rest of our lives. I appreciate your comments and prayers - they are needed and helpful.
I have thought a lot about how life can change or end in an instant. I want more control over my next life changes. I have wasted my twenties away being fat - that is why I started this journey of 30 before 30 and what I want to do. I want to be happy. I don't want to be afraid to say 'no' to an outing in fear of not fitting in a booth or chair or worse yet, breaking a chair. It is so stressful and creates such a negative attitude. There are at least 10,000 reasons I hate being this overweight and not 1 good reason for it. I like exercise, I like heart pumping, sweating, heavy breathing activity. It feels refreshing, almost cleansing. The demon is the food. I love the food. I love cupcakes, they're so cute and pretty. I love pasta, it's so filling and delicious. I love fried anything, it's so crunch and savory. I don't love how it makes me feel. Do what makes you feel good, right? It seems simple, but is so hard when there is an addiction to a substance which is what I have come to accept I have with food.
I spiraled out of control this week and so did my eating. I got on the scale today and nearly cried. It said 307, gained 8 pounds. I am juggling it in my head and saying well 5 of that is probably 'monthly visitor' bloat, so maybe I can come back from this. I won't finish strong in 2 days on Monday's weigh in. I will more than likely still be over 300 which is where I said I would never go. I am going to make a pretty strict eating plan for this week. Primarily eat lean protein and veggies. I just need a good loss for a couple weeks to get be jump started - now that we are practically half way through and I've wasted away precious time. I am still happy with the 12 I had lost before - but know I can do better. I want to keep learning, keep gaining perspective about what my body and mind are telling me and what their dependencies are. I don't want to gain these pounds back and put on more.
I want to be happy to see old friends and relatives I've been out of touch with. I want to be happy to say 'yes' at the drop of a hat - there is a fun-loving, happy girl inside here and she wants out of this slobbish angry body.
I have thought a lot about how life can change or end in an instant. I want more control over my next life changes. I have wasted my twenties away being fat - that is why I started this journey of 30 before 30 and what I want to do. I want to be happy. I don't want to be afraid to say 'no' to an outing in fear of not fitting in a booth or chair or worse yet, breaking a chair. It is so stressful and creates such a negative attitude. There are at least 10,000 reasons I hate being this overweight and not 1 good reason for it. I like exercise, I like heart pumping, sweating, heavy breathing activity. It feels refreshing, almost cleansing. The demon is the food. I love the food. I love cupcakes, they're so cute and pretty. I love pasta, it's so filling and delicious. I love fried anything, it's so crunch and savory. I don't love how it makes me feel. Do what makes you feel good, right? It seems simple, but is so hard when there is an addiction to a substance which is what I have come to accept I have with food.
I spiraled out of control this week and so did my eating. I got on the scale today and nearly cried. It said 307, gained 8 pounds. I am juggling it in my head and saying well 5 of that is probably 'monthly visitor' bloat, so maybe I can come back from this. I won't finish strong in 2 days on Monday's weigh in. I will more than likely still be over 300 which is where I said I would never go. I am going to make a pretty strict eating plan for this week. Primarily eat lean protein and veggies. I just need a good loss for a couple weeks to get be jump started - now that we are practically half way through and I've wasted away precious time. I am still happy with the 12 I had lost before - but know I can do better. I want to keep learning, keep gaining perspective about what my body and mind are telling me and what their dependencies are. I don't want to gain these pounds back and put on more.
I want to be happy to see old friends and relatives I've been out of touch with. I want to be happy to say 'yes' at the drop of a hat - there is a fun-loving, happy girl inside here and she wants out of this slobbish angry body.
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