Besides working in the garden on Sunday and taking the dog for a 2 mile walk last night...I was not active last week. I did not eat that great, however, still no fast food or soda and I am watching what I eat to degree... so after a bleh week.. I lost 2 pounds. Woohoo!! That gets me to 11 lbs for the month. A good average for me in the past was 10 lbs per month so I'm right on track. I would love to lose 35 lbs by the end of this challenge on August 31. I will feel SO much better and have a whole other wardrobe to wear when I really buckle down to find a new job this September.
Did your weigh-in surprise you this week?
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
28 Days Later
28 days without any fast food or soda. I've definately had my soda cravings and have overcome them mostly by making a quick cold cafe mocha. Avoiding fast food has been pretty easy. Its a big step in eating healthier and saving money. I am easily bored with trying to cook something at home and it was so easy to get in the car..drive 5 minutes and end up with a bag full of empty calories for $6. It has gotten easier to want to give it up considering I fell in love with the extra value meal when it was only $2.99. I am trying to decide if I am going to continue the with the same stipulations considering I only challenged myself initially to June. I think I will keep the "no fast food" and change the soda to once per week so I can treat myself, if I really want it, especially when I'm out on a dinner date with the new boy :) I generally can't do tap water when I'm out at a restaurant. I am very sensitive to any tastes in my water and most restaurant water has a taste that I just can't stand....and tea/lemonade gets old.
I'm not doing very good with my new goal of 3 gym visits in a week. Once I hit the weekend... I spend it with the new boy and we find things to do that seem to be alot more fun than heading to the gym!! We did take Lexi (my beautiful Aussie) for a walk at a great park tonight. First time in weeks that I didnt immediately break into a sweat just by being outside. Humidity and heat have finally come down in Kansas City. It should be a good week to be outside. Planted 2 more of my tomato plants this weekend as well. Hopefully I get some tomatoes out of them this summer...although I'm very late in the plantings.
I'm not doing very good with my new goal of 3 gym visits in a week. Once I hit the weekend... I spend it with the new boy and we find things to do that seem to be alot more fun than heading to the gym!! We did take Lexi (my beautiful Aussie) for a walk at a great park tonight. First time in weeks that I didnt immediately break into a sweat just by being outside. Humidity and heat have finally come down in Kansas City. It should be a good week to be outside. Planted 2 more of my tomato plants this weekend as well. Hopefully I get some tomatoes out of them this summer...although I'm very late in the plantings.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Starting week 4...
Starting Week 4 with a 1 lb gain for Week 3. It could have been a 4 lbs gain so I'm actually happy about that. Got back on the right track a few days ago. Never completely fell off the wagon... still no soda or fast food for the month..but I haven't been working out. I have had a headache for almost 2 days straight though and that prevented me from going to the gym or much of anything today. I made it to the gym last night so I'm not that upset. Our city had heat index warnings all day today so a good day to stay inside.
The VBL challenge for this week is to drop into the next lower pound range... so if you weigh 201... you need to lose 2 to get into the 199's... if you weight 208.. you need to lose 9 to get into the 199's. Which means....I need to lose 6 lbs to qualify. Totally doable but will require some hard work. Looking back over my weight spreadsheet...goes back through random dates back to 1996...I would be back to a recorded 2008 weight if I get to the lower pound range.
The year I turned 30 (2005) I wanted to lose 30 lbs before I turned 30. I missed it by a few weeks but I did it in about 5 months. I didn't do anything extreme, I just ate much better, I tried to eat every 2 hours and worked out consistently about 4 hours a week. After 11 months of being pretty healthy and a 37 lb loss, I wound up in the ER with a gallbladder attack. Of course I didnt know they were gallstones at the time.. I thought I was having a heart attack. It was painful! Had my gallbladder out 2 weeks later and after the disruption to my working out and standard life stress... I started gaining weight back after that.
SO... my first major weight goal.. is to get back down to that pre gallbladder attack weight... 45 pounds from weight on June 1st. Only 36 more to go!! :) That also happens to be the least I've weighed anytime after high school.
What's YOUR first major weight goal?
The VBL challenge for this week is to drop into the next lower pound range... so if you weigh 201... you need to lose 2 to get into the 199's... if you weight 208.. you need to lose 9 to get into the 199's. Which means....I need to lose 6 lbs to qualify. Totally doable but will require some hard work. Looking back over my weight spreadsheet...goes back through random dates back to 1996...I would be back to a recorded 2008 weight if I get to the lower pound range.
The year I turned 30 (2005) I wanted to lose 30 lbs before I turned 30. I missed it by a few weeks but I did it in about 5 months. I didn't do anything extreme, I just ate much better, I tried to eat every 2 hours and worked out consistently about 4 hours a week. After 11 months of being pretty healthy and a 37 lb loss, I wound up in the ER with a gallbladder attack. Of course I didnt know they were gallstones at the time.. I thought I was having a heart attack. It was painful! Had my gallbladder out 2 weeks later and after the disruption to my working out and standard life stress... I started gaining weight back after that.
SO... my first major weight goal.. is to get back down to that pre gallbladder attack weight... 45 pounds from weight on June 1st. Only 36 more to go!! :) That also happens to be the least I've weighed anytime after high school.
What's YOUR first major weight goal?
Monday, June 21, 2010
Last Chance Workout
I just read Dani at WRW call it her last chance workout today since weigh-in is tomorrow. Well... I dont think I can say I gave it my all...but I did make it to the gym... for only the second time since this challenge started June 1.
The only cardio that I generally do at the gym is the elliptical machine because I have a nerve problem in my hip (meralgia parasthetica) that causes pain and numbness when I aggravate it and unforunately walking agravates it. I haven't had any big pain issues lately so I decided to try the treadmill for awhile. I saw that it had a 5k lap setting and thought that would be perfect to get my 45-60 minutes in.
Well... 1/2 mile in and my heels were burning... another 1/2 mile and I had to stop. Blisters on my heels :( I think I need to wear/find/use better socks and hopefully can prevent that in the future. Spent another 20 mintues on the elliptical...and my feet/heels were done for the day. I need to find some moleskin or something. I haven't had workout blisters....ever LOL
SO... 1 out of 3 gym workouts goal completed for the week on Day 1. Yippee for me :) I still have a feeling I will have gained a few pounds overall this week... but I got back on track today. Now if I could just get rid of this headache....
The only cardio that I generally do at the gym is the elliptical machine because I have a nerve problem in my hip (meralgia parasthetica) that causes pain and numbness when I aggravate it and unforunately walking agravates it. I haven't had any big pain issues lately so I decided to try the treadmill for awhile. I saw that it had a 5k lap setting and thought that would be perfect to get my 45-60 minutes in.
Well... 1/2 mile in and my heels were burning... another 1/2 mile and I had to stop. Blisters on my heels :( I think I need to wear/find/use better socks and hopefully can prevent that in the future. Spent another 20 mintues on the elliptical...and my feet/heels were done for the day. I need to find some moleskin or something. I haven't had workout blisters....ever LOL
SO... 1 out of 3 gym workouts goal completed for the week on Day 1. Yippee for me :) I still have a feeling I will have gained a few pounds overall this week... but I got back on track today. Now if I could just get rid of this headache....
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Diet Derailment
You know what can derail a diet quickly? Dating someone new. Newly dating usually equals going out to dinner. I just started dating someone 3.5 weeks ago...and even though I'm making better choices and following two of my rules for the month (no soda/no fast food) I am still not going to lose weight eating all that good food!! I'm currently unemployed....so who can resist going out for a crab leg dinner?
I want to spend time with him..instead of going to work out. I know... we can work out together but its so darn hot here in Kansas City right now that its not that feasible and he doesn't belong to my gym. We did go out walking at the air conditioned mall last night (but that led to the crab leg dinner!)
I can work out during the day when he is working but with a bad sunburn most of last week...I didnt feel like moving too much. Hopefully this week will be much better. I can actually put on clothing that touches my shoulders now. Went to Sams Club and got a load of chicken breasts so I can have lots of choices this week.
OK... I've followed my 2 rules for almost 3 weeks now.. I'm adding another rule.. Must go to the gym for at lesat 45 minutes 3 times a week. M-S. Maybe if I make it a "rule" it will affect me more than just saying it something I should be doing.
Good luck to all of you during this stretch to the end of month one!
I want to spend time with him..instead of going to work out. I know... we can work out together but its so darn hot here in Kansas City right now that its not that feasible and he doesn't belong to my gym. We did go out walking at the air conditioned mall last night (but that led to the crab leg dinner!)
I can work out during the day when he is working but with a bad sunburn most of last week...I didnt feel like moving too much. Hopefully this week will be much better. I can actually put on clothing that touches my shoulders now. Went to Sams Club and got a load of chicken breasts so I can have lots of choices this week.
OK... I've followed my 2 rules for almost 3 weeks now.. I'm adding another rule.. Must go to the gym for at lesat 45 minutes 3 times a week. M-S. Maybe if I make it a "rule" it will affect me more than just saying it something I should be doing.
Good luck to all of you during this stretch to the end of month one!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Workout motivation is MIA
I did so well my first week... 10 lbs down...but with TOM and insomnia issues... I'm having a really hard time finding motivation to get to the gym. I KNOW I feel better after I work out... I KNOW my metabolism shoots up when I work out... I KNOW its so much easier to lose weight when I work out... I just can't seem to get into my car to drive the 3 miles to the dang gym. I have spent about 5 minutes a night hooping..but considering my abs are hidden below years of inactivity...you are supposed to start slow on that...so I have.
I watched the latest "Losing it with Jillian" on the computer last night and the 54 year old mother of 2 lost 32 lbs in 6 weeks. 6 WEEKS!!! It can be done...she was doing it on her own...in her town...while holding down a job and being a mom. Not at the Biggest Loser Ranch... so its not unattainable...you just have to work for it and want it enough. I am currently looking for a job so I have time....to spend at the gym. I wish I had some work out partners.. I think that would help. I am more apt to do something when someone else is counting on me to be there, etc.
I'm still doing well with eating. No fast food... no soda... no additional salt/sugar on anything. I think one of the keys for me is to eat as soon as I wake up (which was not my standard practice) and to eat every few hours. I have been trying to keep easy to access snacks in the house. Carrott sticks, hard boiled eggs, pre-measured chunks of cheddar cheese, apples, etc and that definately helps.
OK... out in the blogisphere....my goal for today is 2 hours of physical activity!! Its out there now...I've challenged myself... what are YOU going to challenge yourself to do today?
I watched the latest "Losing it with Jillian" on the computer last night and the 54 year old mother of 2 lost 32 lbs in 6 weeks. 6 WEEKS!!! It can be done...she was doing it on her own...in her town...while holding down a job and being a mom. Not at the Biggest Loser Ranch... so its not unattainable...you just have to work for it and want it enough. I am currently looking for a job so I have time....to spend at the gym. I wish I had some work out partners.. I think that would help. I am more apt to do something when someone else is counting on me to be there, etc.
I'm still doing well with eating. No fast food... no soda... no additional salt/sugar on anything. I think one of the keys for me is to eat as soon as I wake up (which was not my standard practice) and to eat every few hours. I have been trying to keep easy to access snacks in the house. Carrott sticks, hard boiled eggs, pre-measured chunks of cheddar cheese, apples, etc and that definately helps.
OK... out in the blogisphere....my goal for today is 2 hours of physical activity!! Its out there now...I've challenged myself... what are YOU going to challenge yourself to do today?
Monday, June 7, 2010
Ten pounds in my first week!!
I always lost fast the first week when I change my eating habits... I know its mostly water weight ....I know to not expect this type of weight loss on any other week.... BUT... I'm so happy to see it!! TEN lbs....to actually see the scale go down every day is amazing. I can't help myself.. I am NOT one of those people who can be happy weighing weekly/etc.
I have not worked out as much as I would have liked... but I am being active and have been more active than I am normally. It has been difficult eating better and I am tryign really hard to make the best decisions...and sometimes those best decisions include a small sweet. I have learned not to deprive yourself when you really want something... just make it small. Its all about portion control.
I have not worked out as much as I would have liked... but I am being active and have been more active than I am normally. It has been difficult eating better and I am tryign really hard to make the best decisions...and sometimes those best decisions include a small sweet. I have learned not to deprive yourself when you really want something... just make it small. Its all about portion control.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Perfect Hard "Boiled" Eggs
I've enjoyed hard boiled eggs all my life but they never seemed to turn out exactly the way I would prefer them to when I cooked them. I finally found the method for perfect hard cooked eggs!! No green around the yolk anymore. You steam them!! Thank you Alton Brown!! www.foodnetwork.com/videos/hard-cook
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Bring a small amount of water to a boil... insert veggie steamer insert...put eggs in a single layer above the soft boiling water...cover with a lid...and let steam for 14 minutes. Immediately remove eggs and set in ice water to stop cooking. Peel under cool running water when you want to eat them...and they are perfect!!
Didn't make it to the gym today..but still stuck with healthy food. Seem to be down 6 lbs in 4 days. Usually the first week is easy to lose more than the standard 2 lbs per week so I'm not getting too excited.. but it is good to see the scale go down!!
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Bring a small amount of water to a boil... insert veggie steamer insert...put eggs in a single layer above the soft boiling water...cover with a lid...and let steam for 14 minutes. Immediately remove eggs and set in ice water to stop cooking. Peel under cool running water when you want to eat them...and they are perfect!!
Didn't make it to the gym today..but still stuck with healthy food. Seem to be down 6 lbs in 4 days. Usually the first week is easy to lose more than the standard 2 lbs per week so I'm not getting too excited.. but it is good to see the scale go down!!
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Finally made it to the gym...
I am really proud of myself today. I was tired as all hell but I made it to the gym. Of course...it wasnt' until I was 2 hours away froma date...but I made it to the gym...and new boy understood why I ended up being 30 minutes late. I haven't been to the gym more than three times in 2010....so when I finally had the motivation to go ...I had to take it.
Why did I go?.....because I didnt want to blog tonight and AGAIN say...that I didnt make it to the gym... "maybe tomorrow." So yippee for me and yippee for spark... it does work!! :)
45 minutes on the elliptical machine...and I didnt die. In fact... I felt really good after. During was another thing...but after.... I felt energetic and encouraged to order healthy food on my date. I asked the waiter for a recommendation and then asked if they had the calorie counts. Ruby Tuesday used to list nutrition counts on the menu...so I knew they had it somewhere... just wasnt on the menu any longer. And guess what we did after dinner?!
We went for a mile long walk in the city park!! Like I said...I'm proud of myself. And no caffeine/sugar withdrawal today. Hopefully tomorrow will go as well :)
Why did I go?.....because I didnt want to blog tonight and AGAIN say...that I didnt make it to the gym... "maybe tomorrow." So yippee for me and yippee for spark... it does work!! :)
45 minutes on the elliptical machine...and I didnt die. In fact... I felt really good after. During was another thing...but after.... I felt energetic and encouraged to order healthy food on my date. I asked the waiter for a recommendation and then asked if they had the calorie counts. Ruby Tuesday used to list nutrition counts on the menu...so I knew they had it somewhere... just wasnt on the menu any longer. And guess what we did after dinner?!
We went for a mile long walk in the city park!! Like I said...I'm proud of myself. And no caffeine/sugar withdrawal today. Hopefully tomorrow will go as well :)
There should be an diet setting on cable to prevent food commercials..
2nd day down.... and every restaurant within a 4 state area had an advertisement on tonight!! They know that i'm trying to be healthy and to stay away from their devil spawn of tiramisu cheesecake and alaskan king crab legs...
Had a bad headache most of the day. I think the lack of soda/sugar is affecting me.. on top of a high mold count outside AND I dont think I was eating enough. I did feel a little better when i snacked out on too many pistachios tonight... but at least it wasnt cheesecake!
Still havent' made it to the gym. I have confidence that I will tomorrow... right after the unemployment office :(
Had a bad headache most of the day. I think the lack of soda/sugar is affecting me.. on top of a high mold count outside AND I dont think I was eating enough. I did feel a little better when i snacked out on too many pistachios tonight... but at least it wasnt cheesecake!
Still havent' made it to the gym. I have confidence that I will tomorrow... right after the unemployment office :(
1st day completed...I survived
First day of my summer challenge. No soda....1331 calories, no additional sugar. I had a headache most of the day (I think that is from no soda and no additional sugar) but I brewed up a cold nonfat cafe mocha and I think that caffeine helped and my headache finally dimmed around 11pm. I didnt make it to the gym because of my headache. Thats just another reason that I need to force myself to the gym in the morning when I still feel ok.
Tomorrow morning will start with a smoothie... I need to use some of the frozen bananas I have in my freezer. I cant afford to through out all the "bad" things in my kitchen so I will have to gradually incorporate them into healthy meals somehow.
One day down and I feel pretty good considering!
Tomorrow morning will start with a smoothie... I need to use some of the frozen bananas I have in my freezer. I cant afford to through out all the "bad" things in my kitchen so I will have to gradually incorporate them into healthy meals somehow.
One day down and I feel pretty good considering!
Virtual Biggest Loser
I am taking part of a virtual biggest loser on a blog this summer. June 1- August 31. Had to turn in photos and weight today :( It only gets better from here though, right?!
I am at my heaviest ever :( I lost 30 lbs when I turned 30 five years ago...and have gained it all back...plus 15 pounds.. in the past 2 years.
My first goal is 50 lbs although ultimately.. i'm at the point that I could stand to lose 100..and that pains me so to say :( That just makes me sound so much bigger than I ever admited to myself.
I am at my heaviest ever :( I lost 30 lbs when I turned 30 five years ago...and have gained it all back...plus 15 pounds.. in the past 2 years.
My first goal is 50 lbs although ultimately.. i'm at the point that I could stand to lose 100..and that pains me so to say :( That just makes me sound so much bigger than I ever admited to myself.
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