Weight: 229
-2 pounds
It's a loss, I'll take it! However, I hope this gain/loose cycle stops b/c I'm getting nowhere!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Still Trying...
As important as I know exercise is, it's still so hard for me to like, enjoy, or force myself to do. This is a busy time of the school year, a time when I am exhausted because of the demands of each day. There is never a great time to start a plan and become perfect at it I guess. That's why I'm recording my journey here. So I can learn from my mistakes and victories.
This week I only exercised twice. Monday I went to a class and Wednesday I walked on the treadmill at the Y. My goal is to attend at least 3 classes a week (M, W, and Th.) So far I can't seem to muster up the energy or enthusiasm to attend the Thursday class. I'm completely exhausted after school (especially the end of the week) and this severely interferes with my time at home with Madison and Eddie. However, I think classes give me variety in my workout routine and they work me hard too. So, I see the importance of them. When I go, I actually do enjoy them, the teachers are always nice and friendly. They show me low impacts variations to do if they see me struggling to do a particular part. So, I guess my point here is I'll try again this week to improve on my daily exercise routine.
Food...I've been ok this week. I still haven't started to record my food in order to count calories. I had more sweets this weekend than usual because of my sister's birthday party. But there is always an excuse I guess. I'm trying, I've got to try harder though. Let's see what the scale says in the morning!!
This week I only exercised twice. Monday I went to a class and Wednesday I walked on the treadmill at the Y. My goal is to attend at least 3 classes a week (M, W, and Th.) So far I can't seem to muster up the energy or enthusiasm to attend the Thursday class. I'm completely exhausted after school (especially the end of the week) and this severely interferes with my time at home with Madison and Eddie. However, I think classes give me variety in my workout routine and they work me hard too. So, I see the importance of them. When I go, I actually do enjoy them, the teachers are always nice and friendly. They show me low impacts variations to do if they see me struggling to do a particular part. So, I guess my point here is I'll try again this week to improve on my daily exercise routine.
Food...I've been ok this week. I still haven't started to record my food in order to count calories. I had more sweets this weekend than usual because of my sister's birthday party. But there is always an excuse I guess. I'm trying, I've got to try harder though. Let's see what the scale says in the morning!!
Monday, August 18, 2008
My Stats: Week Three
Weight: 231
+3 pounds
This was hard to post...not sure what was happening except that I did record yesterday about my food intake. I also went to the county fair yesterday (after I posted) and consumed a lot of fair food! I'm sure that didn't help the weigh in this morning. I'm hitting it strong today, so next week I can post a loss.
Out of Curiosity I wanted to know how many calories I actually consumed at the fair:
1/2 Funnel Cake = 400
Roasted Corn on the Cob dipped in butter = 300
Lemonade = 210
1/2 Orange Julius = 250
1/2 Chocolate Dipped Cone = 400
Small Corn Dog = 250
Total: 1,810
+3 pounds
This was hard to post...not sure what was happening except that I did record yesterday about my food intake. I also went to the county fair yesterday (after I posted) and consumed a lot of fair food! I'm sure that didn't help the weigh in this morning. I'm hitting it strong today, so next week I can post a loss.
Out of Curiosity I wanted to know how many calories I actually consumed at the fair:
1/2 Funnel Cake = 400
Roasted Corn on the Cob dipped in butter = 300
Lemonade = 210
1/2 Orange Julius = 250
1/2 Chocolate Dipped Cone = 400
Small Corn Dog = 250
Total: 1,810
Sunday, August 17, 2008
This Week
This week was OK. I exercised Monday and Tuesday mornings, went to a class on Wednesday after school, walked Thursday after supper, and did not do anything Fri-Sun (does shopping count?) So overall, that is better than the prior week.
Diet was ok as well, I cooked Monday and Tuesday, ate at Chili's on Wednesday night (Grilled Chix with rice and black beans), Thursday night was leftovers, Friday night PF Changs (this was not a good choice...Crab Wontons, Lettuce Wraps, and Lo Mein), Saturday I cooked Fish...however I also ate 3 mini cream puffs and 4 mini petifores. Those were not good choices.
Weigh in is in the morning and we'll see what my body says. It's still a work in progress...
These are some interesting facts I've learned along the way and I want to keep in mind:
1 pound of body fat = 3,500 calories
you must burn 250-500 calories per day = weight loss
You should eat at least 1,200 calories per day and stay between 1,500-1,800 for weight loss
To maintain weight loss = 2,000-2,500 calories per day
My Daily Calorie Goal=1,610
My weight goal = 107.8-145.1 (for normal BMI range)
My current BMI=39
3 months of anything can change your life expectancy
You should be able to walk 1/4 of a mile in 6 minutes
#1 Body Agers:
1. Diet
2. Excercise
3. Sleep
4. Sun
5. Stress
Food Labels, What you don't want to see:
More than 10 grams of fat per serving
More than 500 milligrams of sodium per serving
Any Trans Fats
More than 25 grams of carbs per serving
What you do want to see:
FIBER
Diet was ok as well, I cooked Monday and Tuesday, ate at Chili's on Wednesday night (Grilled Chix with rice and black beans), Thursday night was leftovers, Friday night PF Changs (this was not a good choice...Crab Wontons, Lettuce Wraps, and Lo Mein), Saturday I cooked Fish...however I also ate 3 mini cream puffs and 4 mini petifores. Those were not good choices.
Weigh in is in the morning and we'll see what my body says. It's still a work in progress...
These are some interesting facts I've learned along the way and I want to keep in mind:
1 pound of body fat = 3,500 calories
you must burn 250-500 calories per day = weight loss
You should eat at least 1,200 calories per day and stay between 1,500-1,800 for weight loss
To maintain weight loss = 2,000-2,500 calories per day
My Daily Calorie Goal=1,610
My weight goal = 107.8-145.1 (for normal BMI range)
My current BMI=39
3 months of anything can change your life expectancy
You should be able to walk 1/4 of a mile in 6 minutes
#1 Body Agers:
1. Diet
2. Excercise
3. Sleep
4. Sun
5. Stress
Food Labels, What you don't want to see:
More than 10 grams of fat per serving
More than 500 milligrams of sodium per serving
Any Trans Fats
More than 25 grams of carbs per serving
What you do want to see:
FIBER
Monday, August 11, 2008
My Stats: Week Two
Monday, August 11, 2008
Weight: 227.5
-2.5 pounds
This is really surprising to me, because I didn't/don't feel like I've lost weight this week. I've eaten out a lot and haven't watched the food intake as much as I need to. I walked 4 mornings this week (M-Th. only)
So this coming week I really want to do some things more carefully. First, I am walking/exercising everyday...I feel like I have to. Secondly, I want to watch my food more carefully by counting calories and eating out less. I'm reading some books and compiling more information that I find interesting. I'll post my new finds later. Today was the first day of school and I'm exhausted!
Weight: 227.5
-2.5 pounds
This is really surprising to me, because I didn't/don't feel like I've lost weight this week. I've eaten out a lot and haven't watched the food intake as much as I need to. I walked 4 mornings this week (M-Th. only)
So this coming week I really want to do some things more carefully. First, I am walking/exercising everyday...I feel like I have to. Secondly, I want to watch my food more carefully by counting calories and eating out less. I'm reading some books and compiling more information that I find interesting. I'll post my new finds later. Today was the first day of school and I'm exhausted!
Saturday, August 9, 2008
More of the Plan...
The week ended with me completing my early morning walking 4 days last week. I did not get up on Friday and walk and I took the weekend off. However, I do not think I will plan to do that anymore. I don't think at my weight that I should take any days off. I really need to see some results and with the amount of weight I need to lose I should definitely be exercising 7 days a week. I'm also going to start keeping a food diary (something I've done MANY times) and start counting calories. I'm reading Bob Harper's (from Biggest Loser) new book and he gives a pretty good description of the amount of calories you should consume in order to lose weight. I've done this before and it is so surprising when you total up the calories from your usual day. Eating out is the culprit of a lot of extra calories. So I think my daily calorie consumption will be around 1800 calories and I'll take it from there...
Weigh in is on Monday morning. I don't feel like I've lost any weight which honestly... sucks! However it has felt really good to get out and walk each morning. It also helps me get to bed at a reasonable time at night (because I'm so tired) and I sleep great!
Weigh in is on Monday morning. I don't feel like I've lost any weight which honestly... sucks! However it has felt really good to get out and walk each morning. It also helps me get to bed at a reasonable time at night (because I'm so tired) and I sleep great!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
The Song Behind the Blog
If you have your computer on mute, you must listen to my wonderful inspirational music! I love Rocky Balboa, I've said that many times over here! There is something about a man that continually comes back after being beaten half to death. (I'm not going to do the raw egg protein drink, though!) And come on, you have to love the love story between Rocky and Adrienne!!!!?!!!! Well, anyway it motivates me and I like it. And then I added Beastie Boys for a little fun...I guess I'm fighting for my right to be a healthier me!
Two days...success so far with walking! Getting up at 5am and walking the driveway is going well. My walking partner (m0m) is supportive, she needs the exercises too. We don't talk much at 5am, but just knowing she's there is comforting. What would we do without moms? I just hope this walking is going to be enough to transfer some weight loss on the scale. I guess we'll see.
Two days...success so far with walking! Getting up at 5am and walking the driveway is going well. My walking partner (m0m) is supportive, she needs the exercises too. We don't talk much at 5am, but just knowing she's there is comforting. What would we do without moms? I just hope this walking is going to be enough to transfer some weight loss on the scale. I guess we'll see.
Monday, August 4, 2008
The Plan
Well, here's the plan. I'm trying to get out of 'obesity' and into 'normal weight' and this is how I'm going to do it:
First of all, I'm using this blog as my weight loss/diet journal. These words are for me, to journal and chronicle this journey. If you want to peak inside and see what's going on go ahead. Please don't cast judgement on my inability to control my weight, believe me I do enough of that! I'm keeping this blog public as motivation for myself and also to motivate the other fat girls out there who may find reading about my journey helpful or inspiring in some way. Sometimes it just makes you feel better to know another fat girl is out there with your same thoughts.
Secondly, I'm actually posting my weight and clothing size for the world to see. I'm not sure why, except to say...why not? I have to be real with myself first and admitting the real numbers is the first step. It's really not like anyone out there somehow believes I'm a size 10 and 150 pounds. The plan is for these numbers to actually go down! I thought about doing the whole measuring body parts and all, but it's too time consuming. I think weight and clothing size is sufficient for me.
Thirdly, I'm going to start moving. I'm a member of a gym...how many fat people are out there carrying gym memberships? I hate going, always have and I rarely go. Something about getting in the car and driving to the gym...I don't know I just am not one of those people who enjoy it at all. The thing is, exercise has to be easily put into your daily routine. It can't be too complicated to schedule and it has to be during part of my day when I actually have energy to move. For me, the best time is 5:00 a.m. This doesn't always work out, but it's my best time. So this morning mom and I got up and walked our driveway for (almost) 30 minutes...hey it's a start. (Our driveway is long...we live in the country) There is really no excuse to not walking everyday...except rain and cold...but that won't happen very much. I actually laughed at mom when she said the cold won't bother her b/c we turn on our gas fire at night when it gets down to like 60 degrees! I'm not giving up my gym membership yet, but we'll see. It is $46/month I could be saving...
First of all, I'm using this blog as my weight loss/diet journal. These words are for me, to journal and chronicle this journey. If you want to peak inside and see what's going on go ahead. Please don't cast judgement on my inability to control my weight, believe me I do enough of that! I'm keeping this blog public as motivation for myself and also to motivate the other fat girls out there who may find reading about my journey helpful or inspiring in some way. Sometimes it just makes you feel better to know another fat girl is out there with your same thoughts.
Secondly, I'm actually posting my weight and clothing size for the world to see. I'm not sure why, except to say...why not? I have to be real with myself first and admitting the real numbers is the first step. It's really not like anyone out there somehow believes I'm a size 10 and 150 pounds. The plan is for these numbers to actually go down! I thought about doing the whole measuring body parts and all, but it's too time consuming. I think weight and clothing size is sufficient for me.
Thirdly, I'm going to start moving. I'm a member of a gym...how many fat people are out there carrying gym memberships? I hate going, always have and I rarely go. Something about getting in the car and driving to the gym...I don't know I just am not one of those people who enjoy it at all. The thing is, exercise has to be easily put into your daily routine. It can't be too complicated to schedule and it has to be during part of my day when I actually have energy to move. For me, the best time is 5:00 a.m. This doesn't always work out, but it's my best time. So this morning mom and I got up and walked our driveway for (almost) 30 minutes...hey it's a start. (Our driveway is long...we live in the country) There is really no excuse to not walking everyday...except rain and cold...but that won't happen very much. I actually laughed at mom when she said the cold won't bother her b/c we turn on our gas fire at night when it gets down to like 60 degrees! I'm not giving up my gym membership yet, but we'll see. It is $46/month I could be saving...
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