4/16: 185 lbs
That is -3 pounds since last week.
I have officially lost 20 lbs since I began in February! I am so happy to finally hit that mark!
My next goal is 178 lbs. That will take me from "obese" to "overweight". I'm hoping to reach that in the next 3 weeks.
My energy has been awesome! All weekend I worked outside cleaning, mowing and gardening. Plus I cleaned in our house, heavily! I worked my butt off! And I enjoyed it so much. Our house and yard haven't looked this good in a while. Usually Dad handles the outside by himself, and there is a lot to do out there. I think he appreciated having someone to help him. And I am loving watching the garden. I go check on it everyday. So far we have beans, peas, cabbage, broccoli, corn and squash.
I'm still drinking only water. I'm not even tempted by the Diet Cokes that remain from before I started two months ago. It's so easy to get my 8 glasses when that is all I drink. I try to mix in a glass of skim milk here and there, but it is only occasional.
Diet wise I've been staying near the top of my recommended calorie range. I find it hard to get all the veggies and stuff I need everyday. Fiber is still a huge problem for me. Even with the supplement I still don't get enough fiber on any given day. So my weight is skewed upward every few days thanks to that...!
I've been doing awesome with my sleep! I've gone to bed before 11 every single night. I guess I've been so active during that day that I just don't have a problem falling asleep at night.
Exercise hasn't been going so good. I've been getting a lot of activity in through cleaning and various things outside, but I still have been meaning to get more strength exercises in. It is just a failure on my part, I can squeeze it in, I just haven't. But I will.
Hopefully next post I will be 183-ish!
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Monday, April 16, 2012
Monday, April 9, 2012
8 Weeks
4/9: 188 lbs
That is -1 pound since last week! Yea!
That is -1 pound in spite of Easter and all the Easter candy goodness! And don't think I missed out! I still had jelly beans and Cadbury eggs and Peeps. But I move A LOT more every single day!
I'm going to make this an abbreviated post because Thursday (4/12) is my actual 2 month anniversary of beginning this journey. (Plus it is 1 am and I am beyond sleepy!)
That is -1 pound since last week! Yea!
That is -1 pound in spite of Easter and all the Easter candy goodness! And don't think I missed out! I still had jelly beans and Cadbury eggs and Peeps. But I move A LOT more every single day!
I'm going to make this an abbreviated post because Thursday (4/12) is my actual 2 month anniversary of beginning this journey. (Plus it is 1 am and I am beyond sleepy!)
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
7 Weeks
4/2: 189 lbs
That is -4 pounds since last week! PLUS, I am under 190 lbs for the 1st time in a very long time!
I actually was already down to 189 by Wednesday of last week. I am so pumped. I have lost 16 pounds in 7 weeks. How about that?! Plus, I haven't really suffered like I always thought I would have to in order to lose weight. I still get to have food that I enjoy, I just have to enjoy it sporadically and in moderation.
I've been eating more sandwiches, which has helped some with the fiber problem. I also am taking a fiber supplement every single day. I still struggle to get enough fiber. I don't really have a set amount of fiber I strive for everyday, I just listen to my body; My body tells me when it is, and isn't, getting enough fiber.
I've also been a lot more careful to get enough sleep. I really think that not getting enough sleep was a big part of why I hit a wall last week. I have been keeping myself up and running for most of every day so that is helping me get more sleep. My body and brain are pooped by 11 pm.
Exercise-wise I haven't been doing so well. I only did my strength exercises twice last week, and only really exercise-walked once. But I have been going outside every day. I play with my dog, walk the dog, worked on the yard and even mowed the yard for the first time ever!
I know I am actually a couple of days late posting this update. I have mentioned before about how I tend to obsess. I was obsessing over food, exercise and my weight. So I decided to chill out some. I still track every single calorie, I ONLY drink water and I try to get as much activity as I can each day. But I don't think about it all day long like I was. And I'm letting myself stay between 1400 and 1600 calories each day.
Next Monday will be 2 MONTHS! Two months since I began taking much better care of myself. Two months since I began feeling better about myself. I feel like even if I maintain 189 until next Monday's weigh-in that 16 pounds in 2 months is nothing to be ashamed of. I would love to get to 185 lbs so that I will have lost 20 pounds in 2 months, but if I don't I won't worry about it. 10 more pounds until I'm no longer technically obese. (I HATE that word, obese...) That will be a nice milestone. I'll just be "overweight." I look SO forward to not be obese anymore!
That is -4 pounds since last week! PLUS, I am under 190 lbs for the 1st time in a very long time!
I actually was already down to 189 by Wednesday of last week. I am so pumped. I have lost 16 pounds in 7 weeks. How about that?! Plus, I haven't really suffered like I always thought I would have to in order to lose weight. I still get to have food that I enjoy, I just have to enjoy it sporadically and in moderation.
I've been eating more sandwiches, which has helped some with the fiber problem. I also am taking a fiber supplement every single day. I still struggle to get enough fiber. I don't really have a set amount of fiber I strive for everyday, I just listen to my body; My body tells me when it is, and isn't, getting enough fiber.
I've also been a lot more careful to get enough sleep. I really think that not getting enough sleep was a big part of why I hit a wall last week. I have been keeping myself up and running for most of every day so that is helping me get more sleep. My body and brain are pooped by 11 pm.
Exercise-wise I haven't been doing so well. I only did my strength exercises twice last week, and only really exercise-walked once. But I have been going outside every day. I play with my dog, walk the dog, worked on the yard and even mowed the yard for the first time ever!
I know I am actually a couple of days late posting this update. I have mentioned before about how I tend to obsess. I was obsessing over food, exercise and my weight. So I decided to chill out some. I still track every single calorie, I ONLY drink water and I try to get as much activity as I can each day. But I don't think about it all day long like I was. And I'm letting myself stay between 1400 and 1600 calories each day.
Next Monday will be 2 MONTHS! Two months since I began taking much better care of myself. Two months since I began feeling better about myself. I feel like even if I maintain 189 until next Monday's weigh-in that 16 pounds in 2 months is nothing to be ashamed of. I would love to get to 185 lbs so that I will have lost 20 pounds in 2 months, but if I don't I won't worry about it. 10 more pounds until I'm no longer technically obese. (I HATE that word, obese...) That will be a nice milestone. I'll just be "overweight." I look SO forward to not be obese anymore!
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!
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, February 27, 2012
Official Two Week Weigh-In
Well I just got off the scale: 2/27 197 lbs
That's down one pound from last week! I'm thrilled. Any weight loss is good to me! I'm pretty pumped now and I'm ready to tackle this week.
I just dug in my closet and found a pair of shoes that are better than the ones I was using (My dog had chewed the soles out of them...). I've got my gym clothes on and I'm ready to go. I'm planning on doing strength and cardio today. Gonna head outside and walk and maybe try to jog for a minute or two.
Food: I got some new stuff to try yesterday. Bought whole grain bread, chicken and turkey slices and more veggies. I've added a protein bar for breakfast because I can't eat a big breakfast as it makes me sick. I'm excited about the bread. I love bread! I couldn't live without it. I really don't think that there is a type of bread I wouldn't love. I refuse to entirely give up food I adore...so that is where moderation is going to come in to play.
Well I am going to get off the computer and go exercise!
That's down one pound from last week! I'm thrilled. Any weight loss is good to me! I'm pretty pumped now and I'm ready to tackle this week.
I just dug in my closet and found a pair of shoes that are better than the ones I was using (My dog had chewed the soles out of them...). I've got my gym clothes on and I'm ready to go. I'm planning on doing strength and cardio today. Gonna head outside and walk and maybe try to jog for a minute or two.
Food: I got some new stuff to try yesterday. Bought whole grain bread, chicken and turkey slices and more veggies. I've added a protein bar for breakfast because I can't eat a big breakfast as it makes me sick. I'm excited about the bread. I love bread! I couldn't live without it. I really don't think that there is a type of bread I wouldn't love. I refuse to entirely give up food I adore...so that is where moderation is going to come in to play.
Well I am going to get off the computer and go exercise!
Sunday, February 19, 2012
One Week
I started last Sunday by weighing myself. I weighed in at 205 lbs. On Monday I started watching what I ate and exercising a little every day. One week later I weigh in at 198.5 lbs! I haven't been under 200 lbs for a long time. (At least 8 or 9 years!) I am elated but I honestly would have been happy to have only lost 2 or 3 pounds.
It hasn't been easy by any means. I mean last Tuesday was Valentine's Day and my Dad always buys me a box of chocolate! But I've been watching my calories every day, trying to stay between 1200-1500. And I at least do crunches, lunges and squats everyday, but more than that more days than not.
Honestly this little bit of weight loss has only firmed my resolve to keep going. I can already see small changes in my body, and I can't wait to see what I look like "after"!
So tomorrow begins week 2 and I'm hoping to up the exercise. I decided a long time ago that if I ever dieted and exercised that it wouldn't be to get skinny; I want to be fit!
It hasn't been easy by any means. I mean last Tuesday was Valentine's Day and my Dad always buys me a box of chocolate! But I've been watching my calories every day, trying to stay between 1200-1500. And I at least do crunches, lunges and squats everyday, but more than that more days than not.
Honestly this little bit of weight loss has only firmed my resolve to keep going. I can already see small changes in my body, and I can't wait to see what I look like "after"!
So tomorrow begins week 2 and I'm hoping to up the exercise. I decided a long time ago that if I ever dieted and exercised that it wouldn't be to get skinny; I want to be fit!
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