3/26: 193 lbs
That is +1 pound from last week.
For some reason, despite keeping my calories between 1200-1500 I had a hard time this week. Friday I weighed in at 195! I don't know if it is the entire problem but let me say one word: fiber! Apparently I have not been getting enough fiber. So I began tracking it on SparkPeople.com along with calories, fat and carbs. It recommended I get at least 25 and I can barely get 14 so I bought a fiber supplement and I believe that is how I got back down to 193 by Monday.
I didn't give up Friday after I saw 195. I was tempted to say "Screw it." but I didn't. I did take the weekend off, sort of. I still only drank water, I still was mindful of what I ate, but I didn't count every single calorie. I added them to my food tracker Monday and I went over a little, but it wasn't too bad. Mainly because I stayed outside most of the weekend. Playing with the dog, helping my Dad in the yard and mowing the lawn! (Haven't done that before!) And this week I'm doing much better at keeping my calories in check. Especially hard with the horrible cravings I'm having! But I'm hanging on!
Well there is my weekly update! I hope next week to post under 190! Wish me luck!
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
5 Weeks
3/19: 192 pounds
That is -2.5 pounds since last week.
I don't have much to say tonight. I just wanted to update with my "official" weigh-in. I'm pretty pleased. I was really hoping to be at least 190 lbs by tonight, but I'll take losing 2.5 pounds.
I'm getting better every day about keeping my calories in check. 1200-1500 is the range SparkPeople.com set for me. I've been aiming for 1200-1400 and I'm staying in that range. It's getting easier every day. Plus I noticed yesterday that I can't eat as much as I used to, even 2 weeks ago, even if I want. I was starving yesterday because I didn't have breakfast. (Overslept.) Then my Dad grilled out and made hamburgers...Yum! I thought I was hungry enough for 2 burgers--nope. I ate one burger and thought I would be sick. So I stopped at one. That's what I'm going to do from now on, even if I feel like I am starving I am going to get half of what I think I can eat.
I'm still exercising often. My brother-in-law loaned me this ab-crunch machine/thing and I've been using that. It feels like it helps me keep from pulling too much on my back. Plus I have been doing back extensions every night and that seems to be helping strengthen my lower back. Lately I've been trying to incorporate more and more physical activity in my life. Over the weekend I went outside and cleaned. It was heavy cleaning too! (Our yard was awful!) And I clean our house every night still, sweeping every room. I've been playing "Just Dance 2" more often.
I feel awesome! My body just feels so much healthier. My self-esteem is already up. I'm staying optimistic and upbeat a lot more. I have not ever been more confident. It's awesome and I don't regret a minute. My only regret is that I didn't do this years ago!
That is -2.5 pounds since last week.
I don't have much to say tonight. I just wanted to update with my "official" weigh-in. I'm pretty pleased. I was really hoping to be at least 190 lbs by tonight, but I'll take losing 2.5 pounds.
I'm getting better every day about keeping my calories in check. 1200-1500 is the range SparkPeople.com set for me. I've been aiming for 1200-1400 and I'm staying in that range. It's getting easier every day. Plus I noticed yesterday that I can't eat as much as I used to, even 2 weeks ago, even if I want. I was starving yesterday because I didn't have breakfast. (Overslept.) Then my Dad grilled out and made hamburgers...Yum! I thought I was hungry enough for 2 burgers--nope. I ate one burger and thought I would be sick. So I stopped at one. That's what I'm going to do from now on, even if I feel like I am starving I am going to get half of what I think I can eat.
I'm still exercising often. My brother-in-law loaned me this ab-crunch machine/thing and I've been using that. It feels like it helps me keep from pulling too much on my back. Plus I have been doing back extensions every night and that seems to be helping strengthen my lower back. Lately I've been trying to incorporate more and more physical activity in my life. Over the weekend I went outside and cleaned. It was heavy cleaning too! (Our yard was awful!) And I clean our house every night still, sweeping every room. I've been playing "Just Dance 2" more often.
I feel awesome! My body just feels so much healthier. My self-esteem is already up. I'm staying optimistic and upbeat a lot more. I have not ever been more confident. It's awesome and I don't regret a minute. My only regret is that I didn't do this years ago!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Physical Changes
Well I am finally beginning to see physical changes!
I am weighing in as of Friday 3/16/2012 at 192 lbs!
Thursday I looked in the mirror and I finally noticed a change in my face. I mean I have lost 13 pounds, but it has taken nearly 5 weeks for me to see any difference. One of my least favorite parts of being overweight is/was that my jawline is nearly non-existent. I don't have a strong jawline and at 200+ pounds my face seemed to run right to my neck. Drove me nuts! I can finally, faintly, see my jawline! I'm so thrilled! I can also tell a slight difference in my abdomen. My figure is a little more hourglass and a little less...well, circle!
I am also finally fitting my clothing differently. For years, from around 12 or 13 years old, I wore jeans too big for me. I had horrible self-esteem and hid my body even when I wasn't overweight. Last summer I finally realized what I was doing and went and bought some new, fitting, jeans. I had been wearing 20's when I should have been in 16's. I put on a pair of my 16's today and they are getting too loose. I figure if I lose 5-10 more pounds I will either have to buy new jeans or a new belt! Woo-hoo!
Yes, 192 pounds yesterday. I'm planning on exercising and keeping my calories in my goal range so that hopefully by Monday night weigh-in I can be at least 190! Either way, I am nearly 5 weeks in and I feel SO good. My cravings are decreasing, my energy increasing. I'm getting healthier and I'm NOT looking back!
Monday, March 12, 2012
10 Pounds!
3/12: 194.5 lbs
That is -4.5 pounds since last week.
Holy cow! Those last 5 pounds were awful. I have been struggling all week with trying to exercise and not hurt my back. I have to be very careful until I strengthen up my lower and mid back muscles. I found that back extensions work those muscles and I have been doing a few of those every day.
Food-wise I am doing better with my cravings. I have them better under control this week. I have stayed under 1500 calories every day. I have continued to drink water. Lots of water. I've seen that my body will tell me when I am dehydrated, even though I am amazed that someone who drinks as much as I do can get dehydrated...but it is possible.
My parents really demonstrated their support for me this week. I had talked to them about how much water I am drinking. We have well-water and it hasn't been tested in a while, but Dad said that last time it was tested it was heavy in metals and "stuff". We also discussed the fact that I have been reusing water bottles that probably weren't meant to be reused. The next day my parents went to the store and when they came home they brought me back a water filter pitcher thing-y and a "jug" for drinking my water out of.
Seriously, the water bottle holds over 36 ounces! I love it though.
Other lessons learned this week: I learned that my brain confuses "sleepy" and "hungry". I stayed up kind of late one night and I soon found myself wanting to snack. I went and got a few Nilla wafers. That didn't put a dent in my craving. I sat and thought for a minute. I had eaten dinner and so the Nilla Wafers should have fixed any craving. The more I thought, I realized..."I'm SLEEPY!" I'm really glad I learned this, so that later if I have that experience again I know how to address it.
Today is my 1 month anniversary of the day I took the first steps to a healthier me. I'm so glad I did. I feel better than I have in years! I look forward to keeping up with the process.
That is -4.5 pounds since last week.
Holy cow! Those last 5 pounds were awful. I have been struggling all week with trying to exercise and not hurt my back. I have to be very careful until I strengthen up my lower and mid back muscles. I found that back extensions work those muscles and I have been doing a few of those every day.
Food-wise I am doing better with my cravings. I have them better under control this week. I have stayed under 1500 calories every day. I have continued to drink water. Lots of water. I've seen that my body will tell me when I am dehydrated, even though I am amazed that someone who drinks as much as I do can get dehydrated...but it is possible.
My parents really demonstrated their support for me this week. I had talked to them about how much water I am drinking. We have well-water and it hasn't been tested in a while, but Dad said that last time it was tested it was heavy in metals and "stuff". We also discussed the fact that I have been reusing water bottles that probably weren't meant to be reused. The next day my parents went to the store and when they came home they brought me back a water filter pitcher thing-y and a "jug" for drinking my water out of.
Seriously, the water bottle holds over 36 ounces! I love it though.
Other lessons learned this week: I learned that my brain confuses "sleepy" and "hungry". I stayed up kind of late one night and I soon found myself wanting to snack. I went and got a few Nilla wafers. That didn't put a dent in my craving. I sat and thought for a minute. I had eaten dinner and so the Nilla Wafers should have fixed any craving. The more I thought, I realized..."I'm SLEEPY!" I'm really glad I learned this, so that later if I have that experience again I know how to address it.
Today is my 1 month anniversary of the day I took the first steps to a healthier me. I'm so glad I did. I feel better than I have in years! I look forward to keeping up with the process.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Yea!
Weight Today: 197 lbs!
I know I shouldn't weigh myself too often, but really either way the scale goes it motivates me!
I am back! Through diet alone I was able to get back to where I was Thursday before my gluttonous Friday! I tracked every single piece of food that went in my mouth and it helped me stay on the lower end of my goal 1200-1500 daily calories. I also kept up the 8+ glasses of water a day. It really helps me not feel so bad about having a bad day when it only takes me a few days to repair the damage. And more importantly, I didn't let one bad day derail all my hard work. Monday will be a month and I have NO intentions of quitting! I have too much to gain by keeping it up.
Thanks to my family who didn't let me be too hard on myself because of Friday. I give myself heck when I feel like I'm failed at something, but my family helped me by gently reminding me that everyone has bad days and that I didn't let it make me quit.
I said that I would think of some plans for next time there is severe weather like that so that I don't use food to comfort myself. Well I have been thinking...
1. Chew sugar-free gum
2. Do something to occupy my mind like reading, doing crochet, etc..
3. Get up and clean. (There is always something to clean!)
4. Do stretches and meditation.
So those are a start. I'm sure I'll think of some more. Now I'm off to go eat my lunch salad!
I know I shouldn't weigh myself too often, but really either way the scale goes it motivates me!
I am back! Through diet alone I was able to get back to where I was Thursday before my gluttonous Friday! I tracked every single piece of food that went in my mouth and it helped me stay on the lower end of my goal 1200-1500 daily calories. I also kept up the 8+ glasses of water a day. It really helps me not feel so bad about having a bad day when it only takes me a few days to repair the damage. And more importantly, I didn't let one bad day derail all my hard work. Monday will be a month and I have NO intentions of quitting! I have too much to gain by keeping it up.
Thanks to my family who didn't let me be too hard on myself because of Friday. I give myself heck when I feel like I'm failed at something, but my family helped me by gently reminding me that everyone has bad days and that I didn't let it make me quit.
I said that I would think of some plans for next time there is severe weather like that so that I don't use food to comfort myself. Well I have been thinking...
1. Chew sugar-free gum
2. Do something to occupy my mind like reading, doing crochet, etc..
3. Get up and clean. (There is always something to clean!)
4. Do stretches and meditation.
So those are a start. I'm sure I'll think of some more. Now I'm off to go eat my lunch salad!
Monday, March 5, 2012
Three Weeks
3/5: 199 lbs
That is +2 pounds from last week.
Friday I had a stressful day due to the weather. I've always been nervous about storms, but like a lot of people I know, April 27, 2011 made my fears even more intense. Friday I learned that one way I cope with that fear and nervousness is by eating. So I plan to sit down this week and come up with a plan to cope with those feelings through other means next time.
I was planning on exercising off the excess calories from Friday on Saturday or Sunday, but I noticed Saturday that my lower back was feeling tender. I didn't want to exercise and make it hurt worse. Well, Sunday I woke up with excruciating pain in my lower back. I'm pretty sure it's just a pulled muscle or something because I took it easy all day Sunday and by this afternoon my back was feeling a lot better. I'm going to give it a couple more days of rest then I am planning on easing back into my exercise routine.
This week was a learning week for me, for sure. There are always going to be speed bumps in every journey. I just have to learn from every experience, pick myself back up and keep going. I feel like my body is feeling SO much better even though it has only been three weeks. Next week will be a month and I will do my official measurements and see, inches-wise, where I stand.
I'm still eating better than I have my entire life. I LOVE 100% wheat bread! I LOVE salads! And I am practicing measuring every portion so that I know more accurately the calories I am eating. So far my guesstimates are not far from actual portion sizes.
Well, next week I will be posting a weight loss. (Yeah, I'm optimistic!)
That is +2 pounds from last week.
Friday I had a stressful day due to the weather. I've always been nervous about storms, but like a lot of people I know, April 27, 2011 made my fears even more intense. Friday I learned that one way I cope with that fear and nervousness is by eating. So I plan to sit down this week and come up with a plan to cope with those feelings through other means next time.
I was planning on exercising off the excess calories from Friday on Saturday or Sunday, but I noticed Saturday that my lower back was feeling tender. I didn't want to exercise and make it hurt worse. Well, Sunday I woke up with excruciating pain in my lower back. I'm pretty sure it's just a pulled muscle or something because I took it easy all day Sunday and by this afternoon my back was feeling a lot better. I'm going to give it a couple more days of rest then I am planning on easing back into my exercise routine.
This week was a learning week for me, for sure. There are always going to be speed bumps in every journey. I just have to learn from every experience, pick myself back up and keep going. I feel like my body is feeling SO much better even though it has only been three weeks. Next week will be a month and I will do my official measurements and see, inches-wise, where I stand.
I'm still eating better than I have my entire life. I LOVE 100% wheat bread! I LOVE salads! And I am practicing measuring every portion so that I know more accurately the calories I am eating. So far my guesstimates are not far from actual portion sizes.
Well, next week I will be posting a weight loss. (Yeah, I'm optimistic!)
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Energy 2 & 1/2 Weeks In
I am 2 and 1/2 weeks into changing my life. My body has not felt this healthy in a very long time, if ever.
My energy is getting better every day and I am finding that sitting around is not working anymore as I have the urge to get up and do something, anything! So I'm exercising daily, cleaning daily (which my parent's must be happy about) and organizing. Cleaned my room out the other day and am thinking about tackling the spare bedroom this weekend. Plus when the weather quits being so stormy for a few days I'm hoping to get outside and work in the yard.
I weigh myself once a day or so, even though some people tell me I shouldn't. It helps to keep me motivated because I want to see the numbers drop. I'm really hoping to drop at least two more pounds in the next week and a half so I can say I have lost 10 pounds in a month. But if I don't that's okay too.
I tried the whole wheat bread. I like it. I knew I would. It has a different taste than white (duh) but I like it. I'm looking forward to putting the chicken or turkey slices I bought on it. I made the mistake of not buying enough protein bars the other day to make it through the week, so I'm bummed to not have one for breakfast in the morning. Cheerios and skim milk will be breakfast I suppose. I had a delicious dinner tonight thanks to my Mom. Skinless grilled lemon-pepper chicken breast, steamed broccoli and carrots, and mashed potatoes & gravy. I only ate around 3 tablespoons of the mashed potatoes though. I LOVE the chicken. Mom is the best at cooking that!
Yesterday my cravings were awful. I wanted something chocolate SO bad. I didn't cave though. I ate a handful of Nilla wafers and that helped. Plus I'm stubborn and want to lose weight very bad so that helped keep me from raiding the stash of snack cakes we keep for my Dad's lunch.
And my awesome sister did cardio with me yesterday. I have a Wii and Just Dance 2 so she and I had some fun and embarrassed ourselves trying to dance. We may not have been very graceful but I know it got my heart rate up! Plus it was a blast!
Soon I'm planning on adding some more pages to this blog including recipes I find that are healthier. Any suggestions on other pages I could add?
My energy is getting better every day and I am finding that sitting around is not working anymore as I have the urge to get up and do something, anything! So I'm exercising daily, cleaning daily (which my parent's must be happy about) and organizing. Cleaned my room out the other day and am thinking about tackling the spare bedroom this weekend. Plus when the weather quits being so stormy for a few days I'm hoping to get outside and work in the yard.
I weigh myself once a day or so, even though some people tell me I shouldn't. It helps to keep me motivated because I want to see the numbers drop. I'm really hoping to drop at least two more pounds in the next week and a half so I can say I have lost 10 pounds in a month. But if I don't that's okay too.
I tried the whole wheat bread. I like it. I knew I would. It has a different taste than white (duh) but I like it. I'm looking forward to putting the chicken or turkey slices I bought on it. I made the mistake of not buying enough protein bars the other day to make it through the week, so I'm bummed to not have one for breakfast in the morning. Cheerios and skim milk will be breakfast I suppose. I had a delicious dinner tonight thanks to my Mom. Skinless grilled lemon-pepper chicken breast, steamed broccoli and carrots, and mashed potatoes & gravy. I only ate around 3 tablespoons of the mashed potatoes though. I LOVE the chicken. Mom is the best at cooking that!
Yesterday my cravings were awful. I wanted something chocolate SO bad. I didn't cave though. I ate a handful of Nilla wafers and that helped. Plus I'm stubborn and want to lose weight very bad so that helped keep me from raiding the stash of snack cakes we keep for my Dad's lunch.
And my awesome sister did cardio with me yesterday. I have a Wii and Just Dance 2 so she and I had some fun and embarrassed ourselves trying to dance. We may not have been very graceful but I know it got my heart rate up! Plus it was a blast!
Soon I'm planning on adding some more pages to this blog including recipes I find that are healthier. Any suggestions on other pages I could add?
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