Um...I was sick a lot this week so that wasn't great...and then I baked a LOT over the weekend while we were snowed in. No gain this week, but no loss either.
I've realized that I have been bad about finding "special" reasons to not stick w/my healthy goals: snow days, time w/friends, being sick, lunch catered at work...well, i CANNOT stick w/this pattern b/c I am not making any progress!
Thankfully I my feet have been feeling a little better this week and I actually exercised 3 days this week and was able to do cardio and strength training. I just need to get better at making this more of a pattern--hopefully the feetses will stay healthy enough to make this a pattern!
Well, it's another month and I'm ready to make some more headway in this.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Ten in 10 week 3
This week was bad. I gained about half a pound back and ate junk b/c I was in a bad mood. I'm going to be out of town this weekend so I won't do an "official" post, but that's the sum up. I'm going to do better next week!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Ten in 10, week 2
Well, this week was not so great. I had a stomach virus for half the week, which for some people would mean major weight loss, but I always eat lots of bread and unhealthy comfort food when I'm sick, even if it's a stomach virus...boo. So here's what I learned!
-I lost 1.4 pounds, bringing my total weight loss to 4.4 pounds. I feel good about that, but know that I could have done better. However, any loss is a loss and I will be greatful!
-I did exercise on my gazelle and did a bit of strength training twice this week...and man, am I out of shape! eek! I've noticed that I get winded more easily and doing the little things were hard for me. The exercise did cause some serious pain from my plantar fasciitis though....but I am noticing that the cortisone shot in my right foot helped a LOT. I go to see a foot doctor on Monday morning, so I may just suck it up and get it in my left foot so that I will at least be even in my pain! That may help w/the exercise too.
-My eating has not been great. I just don't want fruits and veggies when I'm sick. bleh. Oh well, I'm better now so it's time to get back on track!
-I have not tracked my food every day and it really does make a difference for me.
-I realized that I am going to have to weigh in at least once a week, even when I hopefully reach my goal weight. If I don't weigh myself I don't realize where I am b/c I wear scrubs to work most of the time and they just don't show weight gain so much! I hate that I have to be this dependent on the scale, but the reality is that I need "checkpoints" in life to make sure that I'm on the right track.
Well, here's to a better week next week! How did you do this week?
-I lost 1.4 pounds, bringing my total weight loss to 4.4 pounds. I feel good about that, but know that I could have done better. However, any loss is a loss and I will be greatful!
-I did exercise on my gazelle and did a bit of strength training twice this week...and man, am I out of shape! eek! I've noticed that I get winded more easily and doing the little things were hard for me. The exercise did cause some serious pain from my plantar fasciitis though....but I am noticing that the cortisone shot in my right foot helped a LOT. I go to see a foot doctor on Monday morning, so I may just suck it up and get it in my left foot so that I will at least be even in my pain! That may help w/the exercise too.
-My eating has not been great. I just don't want fruits and veggies when I'm sick. bleh. Oh well, I'm better now so it's time to get back on track!
-I have not tracked my food every day and it really does make a difference for me.
-I realized that I am going to have to weigh in at least once a week, even when I hopefully reach my goal weight. If I don't weigh myself I don't realize where I am b/c I wear scrubs to work most of the time and they just don't show weight gain so much! I hate that I have to be this dependent on the scale, but the reality is that I need "checkpoints" in life to make sure that I'm on the right track.
Well, here's to a better week next week! How did you do this week?
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
well...a stomach virus and lots of time in bed definitely helps the plantar fasciitis! haha. The pain finally subsided from the injection though, so that is definitely a positive! We'll just ahve to wait and see if it helps otherwise.
Hopefully the stomach virus helps with the weight loss too! For some reason I always crave eggs when I'm sick...regardless of what it is. weird. After two days in bed I HAVE to go back to work tomorrow, no matter how I'm feeling b/c I can't be so far behind! And I feel kinda yuck too.
Blech. I'm thinking of trying to exercise since my feet are a little better than normal, but I'm afraid too! Okay...going to be brave...wish me well!
Hopefully the stomach virus helps with the weight loss too! For some reason I always crave eggs when I'm sick...regardless of what it is. weird. After two days in bed I HAVE to go back to work tomorrow, no matter how I'm feeling b/c I can't be so far behind! And I feel kinda yuck too.
Blech. I'm thinking of trying to exercise since my feet are a little better than normal, but I'm afraid too! Okay...going to be brave...wish me well!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Ten in 10, one week down!
So I finished my first week of the Ten in 10 challenge, hosted by the super-fab recipegirl and I am feeling really excited and motivated about my progress so far!
-I've lost 3 pounds this week! woohoo!! I have been tracking my food on Sparkpeople and after resetting my program from last year I am focusing on staying in my calorie range each day. I've used the calorie stuff to figure out lunch or dinner options before actually eating them so I can be prepared in advance.
-I have consistently eaten fresh fruits and veggies, and made them a large part of my meals
-I have completed a workout with my new Bender Ball (super exicted to find it at Target a few weeks ago!) and am feeling it in my "abs" (or "flabs" in its current state). I am still very limited on what I can do in the area of exercise due to my acute plantar fasciitis and fibromyalgia pain. I saw my doctor yesterday and he gave me a prescription to take to a local gym stating that I cannot do any cardio other than swimming--hopefully this will help me get some kind of discount on a membership! Also in that area, yesterday he gave me a cortisone shot in my foot to help with the pain and...well, i'm not a needle-phobe by any means. shots and having my blood drawn are no big deal...but this was EXCRUCIATING!! It was this 2 inch needle and he had to insert the entire length of it into my heel. Then hold it in there and push really hard while it injected this steroid gel into my poor little feetsees. I am still in pain from that. Hopefully it will help, but dang, I better see some results or I am not trying that again!
-I have withstood some major temptations! I got a turkey sandwich when we all ordered from Steak & Shake on a snowy day this week; I did not give in to the GIANT box of baked goods placed on my desk from a drug rep; and I gave away a tiramisu, cheesecake, and some muffins that I made this week.
My major goals for the rest of the challenge (and year for that matter....) are to keep up with making healthful choices and to make those the "norm" for me rather than the exception. I also want to find a way to excercise that works with my health conditions.
Every bit of progress gives me motivation for the future. This cold snowy weather is especially hard for me b/c I want to cuddle up and be lazy and eat warm creamy things, but I have done well so far. Seeing pounds come off helps me know it is possible, and it is also good for me to focus on the times when I feel most uncomfortable in my body to remind myself why I want to do this.
-I've lost 3 pounds this week! woohoo!! I have been tracking my food on Sparkpeople and after resetting my program from last year I am focusing on staying in my calorie range each day. I've used the calorie stuff to figure out lunch or dinner options before actually eating them so I can be prepared in advance.
-I have consistently eaten fresh fruits and veggies, and made them a large part of my meals
-I have completed a workout with my new Bender Ball (super exicted to find it at Target a few weeks ago!) and am feeling it in my "abs" (or "flabs" in its current state). I am still very limited on what I can do in the area of exercise due to my acute plantar fasciitis and fibromyalgia pain. I saw my doctor yesterday and he gave me a prescription to take to a local gym stating that I cannot do any cardio other than swimming--hopefully this will help me get some kind of discount on a membership! Also in that area, yesterday he gave me a cortisone shot in my foot to help with the pain and...well, i'm not a needle-phobe by any means. shots and having my blood drawn are no big deal...but this was EXCRUCIATING!! It was this 2 inch needle and he had to insert the entire length of it into my heel. Then hold it in there and push really hard while it injected this steroid gel into my poor little feetsees. I am still in pain from that. Hopefully it will help, but dang, I better see some results or I am not trying that again!
-I have withstood some major temptations! I got a turkey sandwich when we all ordered from Steak & Shake on a snowy day this week; I did not give in to the GIANT box of baked goods placed on my desk from a drug rep; and I gave away a tiramisu, cheesecake, and some muffins that I made this week.
My major goals for the rest of the challenge (and year for that matter....) are to keep up with making healthful choices and to make those the "norm" for me rather than the exception. I also want to find a way to excercise that works with my health conditions.
Every bit of progress gives me motivation for the future. This cold snowy weather is especially hard for me b/c I want to cuddle up and be lazy and eat warm creamy things, but I have done well so far. Seeing pounds come off helps me know it is possible, and it is also good for me to focus on the times when I feel most uncomfortable in my body to remind myself why I want to do this.
Monday, January 4, 2010
achievement!!
guess what?
Today when the drug rep brought in a GIANT box of baked goods and set it on MY DESK...
I did not have even a bite!
Not the cinnamon rolls slathered with icing...
Not the flaky cream cheese danish...
Not even the giant banana or blueberry muffins (they just pretend to be healthy...they are topped with extra sugar and chocolate chips and streusel, and are almost as big as my head!)
Just had to share b/c I'm proud of me!
and I've stayed in my calorie range on spark since Friday so I'm very happy about that!
Today when the drug rep brought in a GIANT box of baked goods and set it on MY DESK...
I did not have even a bite!
Not the cinnamon rolls slathered with icing...
Not the flaky cream cheese danish...
Not even the giant banana or blueberry muffins (they just pretend to be healthy...they are topped with extra sugar and chocolate chips and streusel, and are almost as big as my head!)
Just had to share b/c I'm proud of me!
and I've stayed in my calorie range on spark since Friday so I'm very happy about that!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Ten in 10
Btw...to help w/the aforementioned goals I am joining in with the awesome ladies in the Ten in 10: Ten Weeks to healthy in 2010. You can read more about this by going to THIS POST on The Recipe Girl's blog.
Also, I've joined that group over at Sparkpeople. Woohoo!
I will be posting on my progress each week on Saturday, which will be my weigh-in day.
Also, I've joined that group over at Sparkpeople. Woohoo!
I will be posting on my progress each week on Saturday, which will be my weigh-in day.
Friday, January 1, 2010
Gettin' thin in 2010!!
Okay, so I have been lazy. I have not exercised. I have not eaten well. I have sat on my butt, read blogs & magazines, watched TV, and eaten junk (and baked junk). I have gained nearly 20 pounds this year. And that hurts my little heart (literally and figuratively!).
I cannot continue like this anymore. I am uncomfortable in my own body. My medical conditions are getting worse, and my self esteem has bottomed out.
And I CAN do something about this. I have to be committed. I have to track what I put into my body. I have to slowly but surely work up my exercise tolerance again, and figure out what I can do and stay consistent with.
Some things to remember:
-When I lost weight before, my health improved
-The gratification of feeling good about myself and my choices is better than the instant gratification of that cookie or pie
-I truly feel proud of myself when I make a good choice about my food
-I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength!
-I do the grocery shopping, so I control what comes into this house
-I do the cooking, so I control whether we have a healthy dinner or whether I pick up fast food
-I want to be able to have kids and be a healthy mom someday
Sometimes I feel like I only have so much willpower to overcome my compulsive tendencies. I can either eat well and shop compulsively, or I can resist the urge to shop and let out my tension with food. It doesn't have to be an either-or situation. I have to work on both of these issues this year, and get them under control for the rest of my life. It is about allowing other things to rule me and that is not okay. I also have to find a balance with my baking and eating! Having people order things is really helpful b/c I can get out the urge to bake without actually eating what I make. If I make something for my baking groups, I have to make smaller portions or take it all to work.
Well, here's to a fresh start! I'm ready for change!
I cannot continue like this anymore. I am uncomfortable in my own body. My medical conditions are getting worse, and my self esteem has bottomed out.
And I CAN do something about this. I have to be committed. I have to track what I put into my body. I have to slowly but surely work up my exercise tolerance again, and figure out what I can do and stay consistent with.
Some things to remember:
-When I lost weight before, my health improved
-The gratification of feeling good about myself and my choices is better than the instant gratification of that cookie or pie
-I truly feel proud of myself when I make a good choice about my food
-I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength!
-I do the grocery shopping, so I control what comes into this house
-I do the cooking, so I control whether we have a healthy dinner or whether I pick up fast food
-I want to be able to have kids and be a healthy mom someday
Sometimes I feel like I only have so much willpower to overcome my compulsive tendencies. I can either eat well and shop compulsively, or I can resist the urge to shop and let out my tension with food. It doesn't have to be an either-or situation. I have to work on both of these issues this year, and get them under control for the rest of my life. It is about allowing other things to rule me and that is not okay. I also have to find a balance with my baking and eating! Having people order things is really helpful b/c I can get out the urge to bake without actually eating what I make. If I make something for my baking groups, I have to make smaller portions or take it all to work.
Well, here's to a fresh start! I'm ready for change!
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