Weight lost: 2.2 pounds
While I'm not ready to publicly report my actual weight as I used to do, I do want to report on my progress each week. Friday's are my official weigh-in day. I'm happy I lost weight this week, especially since I had a few setbacks along the way.
I feel like I'm off to a good start, but this past week wasn't perfect. What I'm happy about is that even when "splurging" I still made better choices than I made a week ago. I also cooked a lot of healthy food.
One area where I wasn't successful is exercise. I walked only one day and didn't reach 10,000 any days. Sigh
That said, I'm already planning meals for this weekend and next week. Saturday will be a challenge since I'm going to Ribfest. But I think I should be able to continue my progress the rest of the week.
My ultimate goal is to lose an average of 1 pound a week. I think I can lose 1 pound this week.
Friday, August 5, 2016
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Day 5: I slipped!
The day started off on the wrong foot. I was feeling rushed before work and I just couldn't ever get a handle on the day. I had a healthy breakfast and lunch, but by dinner time, I couldn't keep it up, I had a couple of drinks after work and then a turkey wrap and a few fries for dinner.
You're probably thinking that I didn't do so bad. You're right. But I didn't do so well either. I should have stopped at one glass of wine and I should have skipped the fries and eaten less of the wrap. I'm not beating myself up. I'm simply acknowledging that I didn't make the best choices today.
All in all, today was a good day. I often feel like I make poor choices when something bad happens. On good days, I need to make good choices.
That said, it was a good day. I had a great, spontaneous dinner out with my boyfriend. We talked about a million different topics and laughed a lot. We were silly and ridiculous. I'm so lucky to have someone who supports me and who's willing to change our plans on the spur of the moment because I decide I want to go out to dinner instead of eating at home.
So it was a good day.
Monday, August 1, 2016
So far, so good
As the end of day four approaches, I'm feeling pretty good about my progress. I slipped a little Sunday (the wine made me do it), but I've definitely been eating much better. And the scale has been very friendly.
Sunday was actually the hardest day so far. So the fact that I made it through and I went over my daily points allotment by just a little bit makes me happy. Today, at the office, I also had to resist the pile of Kit-Kits on the counter. It wasn't easy!
I've got a few more pitfalls facing me this week. I have a working lunch Tuesday (I've ordered a salad) and I'm going to the Sharks baseball game on Thursday. I haven't figured out how to approach the game. Hoping a good idea will strike before then.
The good news is that I'm thinking about what I will eat and really trying to plan ahead. Planning ahead is a major key to my success.
Sunday was actually the hardest day so far. So the fact that I made it through and I went over my daily points allotment by just a little bit makes me happy. Today, at the office, I also had to resist the pile of Kit-Kits on the counter. It wasn't easy!
I've got a few more pitfalls facing me this week. I have a working lunch Tuesday (I've ordered a salad) and I'm going to the Sharks baseball game on Thursday. I haven't figured out how to approach the game. Hoping a good idea will strike before then.
The good news is that I'm thinking about what I will eat and really trying to plan ahead. Planning ahead is a major key to my success.
Saturday, July 30, 2016
Two steps forward, one step back
It's day two. I woke up at 5:30 a.m. with a massive headache. Probably some sort of crazy withdrawal thing. So I'm already feeling like I've had a setback.
Day one, however, went extremely well. With the exception of a brief period in the late afternoon when I could tell my blood sugar was low and I was getting hangry, I managed to pace my eating out and come in slightly under my daily points allotment. My goal is to use all of my Weight Watchers points each day. Using the points means I'm eating enough to avoid blood sugar crashes and late-night binges.
Since I don't feel like doing much else yet today, I've spent the past 90 minutes planning meals for the next few days and making a lengthy grocery note. I know that planning ahead is a big key to my success. Cooking my own meals also makes a difference.
I've got dinner for the next three nights planned -- meat moussaka tonight, shrimp and grits Sunday and chicken and pasta salad Monday. All of the recipes fit nicely into my daily points allotment. And they includes lots of vegetables, which always makes me feel better.
Now I just need to muster up the energy to get to the grocery store so I can start cooking. With this raging headache, it's clear that today is going to be tougher than yesterday. But I'm trying to stay positive and focused. I know that if I can make it through the first few days, I'll be on the road to success.
Day one, however, went extremely well. With the exception of a brief period in the late afternoon when I could tell my blood sugar was low and I was getting hangry, I managed to pace my eating out and come in slightly under my daily points allotment. My goal is to use all of my Weight Watchers points each day. Using the points means I'm eating enough to avoid blood sugar crashes and late-night binges.
Since I don't feel like doing much else yet today, I've spent the past 90 minutes planning meals for the next few days and making a lengthy grocery note. I know that planning ahead is a big key to my success. Cooking my own meals also makes a difference.
I've got dinner for the next three nights planned -- meat moussaka tonight, shrimp and grits Sunday and chicken and pasta salad Monday. All of the recipes fit nicely into my daily points allotment. And they includes lots of vegetables, which always makes me feel better.
Now I just need to muster up the energy to get to the grocery store so I can start cooking. With this raging headache, it's clear that today is going to be tougher than yesterday. But I'm trying to stay positive and focused. I know that if I can make it through the first few days, I'll be on the road to success.
Friday, July 29, 2016
It's a lifelong struggle
After a more than two-year hiatus from the blog and from faithful allegiance to Weight Watchers, I've made the decision to re-commit to a healthier lifestyle. I've had quite a few starts and stops in the past two years. While I'm frustrated (and embarrassed) by my failures, I've decided it's time to take control of my life again.
I've been thinking a lot lately about how my journey began. I had no expectation of success and no long-term goal. I was simply happy each week when I saw the number on the scale go down. Any movement downward equaled success. It's difficult not to focus on how much weight I've regained, but I'm really hoping I can focus on one pound at a time.
What I also know is that as I lost weight, I had more energy. And more energy meant I felt better. And feeling better meant I enjoyed more activities. That's the goal!
Today is the first day of my new journey. Here are five pieces of advice I have for myself:
1. Be accountable. Keep track of everything you eat and drink. Use all of your Weight Watchers points, but don't go over except on holidays.
2. Exercise. Get 30 minutes of dedicated exercise at least four times a week. It makes you feel better!
3. Think before you eat. If you're going to splurge, make sure it's on something you really want to eat.
4. Ask for help. You're lucky to have a boyfriend who wants to be supportive of your efforts. Use that to your advantage. Talk to him about your feelings and your food choices.
5. Money doesn't matter. You can afford to buy healthy ingredients and to order healthy options when eating out. Don't eat poorly simply because something is cheaper.
I've been thinking a lot lately about how my journey began. I had no expectation of success and no long-term goal. I was simply happy each week when I saw the number on the scale go down. Any movement downward equaled success. It's difficult not to focus on how much weight I've regained, but I'm really hoping I can focus on one pound at a time.
What I also know is that as I lost weight, I had more energy. And more energy meant I felt better. And feeling better meant I enjoyed more activities. That's the goal!
Today is the first day of my new journey. Here are five pieces of advice I have for myself:
1. Be accountable. Keep track of everything you eat and drink. Use all of your Weight Watchers points, but don't go over except on holidays.
2. Exercise. Get 30 minutes of dedicated exercise at least four times a week. It makes you feel better!
3. Think before you eat. If you're going to splurge, make sure it's on something you really want to eat.
4. Ask for help. You're lucky to have a boyfriend who wants to be supportive of your efforts. Use that to your advantage. Talk to him about your feelings and your food choices.
5. Money doesn't matter. You can afford to buy healthy ingredients and to order healthy options when eating out. Don't eat poorly simply because something is cheaper.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Just checking in
Sorry I haven't blogged a lot lately. Between work, dating, a weekly Spanish class and boot camp, I've been busy. Even my DVRs (yes, I have one in the living room and one in the bedroom) have been feeling neglected lately. Both are near capacity.
Today marked three weeks since I started the six-week boot camp challenge. The weigh-in part didn't go well -- I gained a half pound. But the measurements part went much better. I've lost a half inch around my chest, a half inch around my waist, a inch around hips and a half inch around my thigh. For those who don't like math, that's 2.5 inches total, which I feel good about.
When I started the boot camp challenge, my goal was to build muscle and to tone up the flabby areas (at least a little bit). The number on the scale isn't nearly as important to me as it used to be. Four years into this journey, I've realized that how I feel is most important. And boot camp is definitely helping in that area.
Despite the aches and pains right after, I'm feeling healthier and stronger and I have more energy. So, for now, I'm going to try not to let the number on the scale bother me. This is the most strenuous exercise I've done in my life. I'm proud of myself for trying and that's enough for now.
Today marked three weeks since I started the six-week boot camp challenge. The weigh-in part didn't go well -- I gained a half pound. But the measurements part went much better. I've lost a half inch around my chest, a half inch around my waist, a inch around hips and a half inch around my thigh. For those who don't like math, that's 2.5 inches total, which I feel good about.
When I started the boot camp challenge, my goal was to build muscle and to tone up the flabby areas (at least a little bit). The number on the scale isn't nearly as important to me as it used to be. Four years into this journey, I've realized that how I feel is most important. And boot camp is definitely helping in that area.
Despite the aches and pains right after, I'm feeling healthier and stronger and I have more energy. So, for now, I'm going to try not to let the number on the scale bother me. This is the most strenuous exercise I've done in my life. I'm proud of myself for trying and that's enough for now.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
A day of rest
After Thursday's crying incident after boot camp, I decided that I had to jump right back in or I might quit. So I went to the Friday afternoon class, which meant three days in a row of boot camp. Friday went much better mentally ... but physically I had to take more breaks. I figure doing something is better than doing nothing, but now I need a break.
I had hoped to go to class this morning, but my aching arches and a strained quad muscle have made me decide that I need a day of rest. I'm proud of myself for going three days in a row and I want to stick with it for the long haul. Overdoing it and really injuring myself would only deter me. So I'm going to take it easy today.
Boot camp is closed on Sundays, but I'm already planning to at least take a walk or do something physical so I won't have taken two days off. Then it's back to class Monday afternoon. I've worked hard during the first three days of the six-week challenge. I think I'll reward myself with a little shopping this morning and then wine this afternoon.
BTW, It's been two months since I made a goal of fitting into a skirt I bought more than a year ago. There's been no progress. I can still barely get it zipped. I have two months to reach my goal. Sure hope boot camp helps.
I had hoped to go to class this morning, but my aching arches and a strained quad muscle have made me decide that I need a day of rest. I'm proud of myself for going three days in a row and I want to stick with it for the long haul. Overdoing it and really injuring myself would only deter me. So I'm going to take it easy today.
Boot camp is closed on Sundays, but I'm already planning to at least take a walk or do something physical so I won't have taken two days off. Then it's back to class Monday afternoon. I've worked hard during the first three days of the six-week challenge. I think I'll reward myself with a little shopping this morning and then wine this afternoon.
BTW, It's been two months since I made a goal of fitting into a skirt I bought more than a year ago. There's been no progress. I can still barely get it zipped. I have two months to reach my goal. Sure hope boot camp helps.
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