Well, I'm 3 days into tracking calories and I've been within 15 calories of 1200 all 3 days now! I'm sticking pretty closely with the food pyramid, too, though I don't eat that many grains. 6-11 servings of grain a day! I'm more like 3-4 with 6-8 of fruits and veggies.
I haven't been getting much in the way of exercise, but I have been trying to make a point of walking around or standing during the day, more than sitting. So I think that counts for something. ;)
All in all the transition back to the world of calorie counting has not been bad so far. Usually day 3 is the worst for me, and all I want to do is eat. Today that wasn't the case so much, and whenever I wanted to eat something, I'd reach for a fruit or vegetable, which was great!
So... I guess this means I'm at step one of making this goal a reality. Today I weighed in at 128. Not the best, but it could be worse, I guess. That leaves me with 15 weeks (pretty much exactly) to lose 18 lbs.
*gulp* Here we go!
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
128...
... and that's progress! Maybe not much progress, but at least some! I've been here for 2 days, which is good and stable. =D
I realized that I've been seriously lacking in the fresh fruits and veggies department for the last couple months. Things haven't been in season so I haven't been buying them. Instead I've been munching on other things which are wholly unhealthy for me, both physically and emotionally. So the other day at Costco I stocked up on fresh fruits and veggies. Celery, lettuce, carrots, apples, strawberries (even if they were about twice as expensive as I like to pay in the summer), bananas... Now I'm pretty much in fresh fruit and veggie heaven. And I have been eating them, too! Turns out I am much happier that way. Go figure!
I realized that I've been seriously lacking in the fresh fruits and veggies department for the last couple months. Things haven't been in season so I haven't been buying them. Instead I've been munching on other things which are wholly unhealthy for me, both physically and emotionally. So the other day at Costco I stocked up on fresh fruits and veggies. Celery, lettuce, carrots, apples, strawberries (even if they were about twice as expensive as I like to pay in the summer), bananas... Now I'm pretty much in fresh fruit and veggie heaven. And I have been eating them, too! Turns out I am much happier that way. Go figure!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
I'm not doing well
The eating has been BAD.
The exercise has been nonexistent.
I still haven't joined the gym.
I'm staring at some chocolate right now thinking it would make a good breakfast.
I'm scared to weigh in.
That's pretty much the sum of it. If I'm brave today (since I haven't eaten yet) I might weigh in.
Might.
The exercise has been nonexistent.
I still haven't joined the gym.
I'm staring at some chocolate right now thinking it would make a good breakfast.
I'm scared to weigh in.
That's pretty much the sum of it. If I'm brave today (since I haven't eaten yet) I might weigh in.
Might.
Monday, February 23, 2009
124 and sore...
That was me yesterday. Actually, I've been at 124 for a couple days. We did twice as much work on the trapeze on Saturday, so I was EXTRA sore yesterday. Like sit in the hot tub, take ibuprofin and I STILL couldn't move my arms sore. But that means I got a good workout, right?
We've got one more week of the aerial class. I'm still really enjoying it, though I'm realizing I need to beef up my abs to do it well. Still, in the 4 classes I've taken, I can see a HUGE improvement in both my abs and my arms. That impresses me, because I never see that sort of improvement in 4 workouts! So... I might have to continue doing this just for the results. ;D I think Cathy's going to have another free workshop and then start up some new classes at the end of March and into April. I need to figure out if I'm going to TX or not to see if that will work for my schedule, but I'd love to take the beginner class again.
Anyway... Calorie counting is not going so well. And today? Well, today eating is not going so well. I think all I've had to eat today is the better portion of a box of girl scout cookies. Sigh. But they were oh so good! =D
Still, I see a walk on the treadmill (or outside if the wind will die down) and some sit ups in my future...
We've got one more week of the aerial class. I'm still really enjoying it, though I'm realizing I need to beef up my abs to do it well. Still, in the 4 classes I've taken, I can see a HUGE improvement in both my abs and my arms. That impresses me, because I never see that sort of improvement in 4 workouts! So... I might have to continue doing this just for the results. ;D I think Cathy's going to have another free workshop and then start up some new classes at the end of March and into April. I need to figure out if I'm going to TX or not to see if that will work for my schedule, but I'd love to take the beginner class again.
Anyway... Calorie counting is not going so well. And today? Well, today eating is not going so well. I think all I've had to eat today is the better portion of a box of girl scout cookies. Sigh. But they were oh so good! =D
Still, I see a walk on the treadmill (or outside if the wind will die down) and some sit ups in my future...
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
124.4
I was down to 124.4 this morning. Hooray! Of course, that's 10 lbs over what I was at my smallest a year and a half ago, but I'm happy to see the numbers under 125! They were at 127.6 last week, so that's a great thing to see!
Calories... I'm watching, but not "counting" per se. I count for the first part of the day and then just estimate towards the end. I stay within my calorie range and think I'm at the low end at the end of the day.
Exercise... is still hit and miss, but I'm making a point to go up and down the stairs as many times as possible today. =D
Calories... I'm watching, but not "counting" per se. I count for the first part of the day and then just estimate towards the end. I stay within my calorie range and think I'm at the low end at the end of the day.
Exercise... is still hit and miss, but I'm making a point to go up and down the stairs as many times as possible today. =D
Saturday, January 10, 2009
*nervous laugh*
Well, remember how I was going to do the SP boot camp and start running? Well, last week was very busy and I didn't do either! Really, except for snowshoeing with Eliana on my back one day, I haven't done much in the way of dedicated exercise. Some stretching, and a day of DDR, but I was just plain busy last week and didn't get much of ANYTHING done! In fact, my goal for today is just to get my Christmas decorations down and put away finally. It's the middle of January for peet's sake! So... I am working on finding a time that I can consistently exercise. Obviously waking up before Ellie is not working, and I'm having a REALLY hard time finding time in the day while she's here doing it. She wants me to spend most of the day playing with her and interacting, and I haven't been able to incorporate her into my workout routine very well yet. But I'm still working on it.
On the plus side, I weighed myself and I'm down to 124.6 from 126.2, so even without counting calories (which I just can't commit to right now) and exercising I've lost a lb and a half. That's encouraging!
So... I'm working on scheduling in exercise time this week. I think that's the best place to start. After that I can really get down to the numbers, but first I just have to find the time to exercise!
On the plus side, I weighed myself and I'm down to 124.6 from 126.2, so even without counting calories (which I just can't commit to right now) and exercising I've lost a lb and a half. That's encouraging!
So... I'm working on scheduling in exercise time this week. I think that's the best place to start. After that I can really get down to the numbers, but first I just have to find the time to exercise!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
I can't tell you how much I weigh today...
... because I don't know. But I DO know that today...
... I started the day with some fruit and vegetable juice. My daughter was the motivator for that one. I woke up and rolled out of bed and she looked at me and asked, "Are you tired, Mommy?" I said, "Yes, but I'm getting up." "Oh. Are you hungry? Do you want to have some... carrot juice?" And that prompted me to start my day off with some fresh juice. Turns out that's a good way to start off if you want to have a good day.
... I recorded my calories today. And I'm on track. I did have a piece of cake at Meg's today, but it was a small one and I recorded the calories and cut back on my bread at dinner accordingly.
... I am emotional. I don't know what my deal is (okay, so I have a pretty good guess it's the same thing it is every month, stupid hormones!) but I just feel like I'm an emotional pendulum. Up and down, side to side... no fun. But I have kept my eating under control and that has helped, because I haven't added the fat cow feeling to my down moments. =D
... I am not going to exercise, because quite honestly my chest is too sore to tolerate such abuse. If I get really ambitious I might walk, but I want to get the kitchen and dining room cleaned up first, because...
... I am going to go to bed with a clean kitchen an dining room. My house has been messy off and on for far too long and it's time for a good long clean streak.
... I am making good progress on my goal of drinking 64 oz of water today. 3 more cups (24 oz) to go, and most of those, I am fairly sure, will be filled with peppermint tea on this snowy day.
... I started the day with some fruit and vegetable juice. My daughter was the motivator for that one. I woke up and rolled out of bed and she looked at me and asked, "Are you tired, Mommy?" I said, "Yes, but I'm getting up." "Oh. Are you hungry? Do you want to have some... carrot juice?" And that prompted me to start my day off with some fresh juice. Turns out that's a good way to start off if you want to have a good day.
... I recorded my calories today. And I'm on track. I did have a piece of cake at Meg's today, but it was a small one and I recorded the calories and cut back on my bread at dinner accordingly.
... I am emotional. I don't know what my deal is (okay, so I have a pretty good guess it's the same thing it is every month, stupid hormones!) but I just feel like I'm an emotional pendulum. Up and down, side to side... no fun. But I have kept my eating under control and that has helped, because I haven't added the fat cow feeling to my down moments. =D
... I am not going to exercise, because quite honestly my chest is too sore to tolerate such abuse. If I get really ambitious I might walk, but I want to get the kitchen and dining room cleaned up first, because...
... I am going to go to bed with a clean kitchen an dining room. My house has been messy off and on for far too long and it's time for a good long clean streak.
... I am making good progress on my goal of drinking 64 oz of water today. 3 more cups (24 oz) to go, and most of those, I am fairly sure, will be filled with peppermint tea on this snowy day.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Well....
*I weighed in. 122. Ugh. Up another lb.
*I didn't record my calories, though I started out the day fine. Snacking throughout the day did me in. Again, Ugh.
*I did my devotions. Hooray!
*I am making a dent in my to-do list. Hooray!
*I didn't juice today because I was in a hurry to get out the door for Bible Study. Sigh.
*I haven't exercised yet, but I am determined to before I go to bed tonight!
Right now I'm working on the DISHES part of the to-do list. I've got some stuff to hand wash and more than one load for the dishwasher. That's going to take a little doing, but hopefully Leif will be done running by the time I get done and I can get on the treadmill. Otherwise I'll DDR it.
*I didn't record my calories, though I started out the day fine. Snacking throughout the day did me in. Again, Ugh.
*I did my devotions. Hooray!
*I am making a dent in my to-do list. Hooray!
*I didn't juice today because I was in a hurry to get out the door for Bible Study. Sigh.
*I haven't exercised yet, but I am determined to before I go to bed tonight!
Right now I'm working on the DISHES part of the to-do list. I've got some stuff to hand wash and more than one load for the dishwasher. That's going to take a little doing, but hopefully Leif will be done running by the time I get done and I can get on the treadmill. Otherwise I'll DDR it.
Friday, September 5, 2008
eeeeEEEEEK!
That's an excited squeal. Because when I weighed this morning I was at 114.6!! That's under 115!! That's a new low number for me!!! =D
I still haven't decided on my "content" weight. I am happy at 115, but I think it's the upper end of where I'm happy, so I will still work toward 110 so I have a little wiggle room in my contentment window. =D Because right now I am not happy with my weight if I gain 2 lbs, which is easy to do in daily weight fluctuations. If I fluctuated between 110 and 112 I'd still be happy, where I'm not between 115 and 117, so I think I'll still aim for 110, at least right now. But I'm not going to pursue it like I have in the past, with counting every calorie, etc. I'm going to work on my moderation and making healthy choices.
I still haven't decided on my "content" weight. I am happy at 115, but I think it's the upper end of where I'm happy, so I will still work toward 110 so I have a little wiggle room in my contentment window. =D Because right now I am not happy with my weight if I gain 2 lbs, which is easy to do in daily weight fluctuations. If I fluctuated between 110 and 112 I'd still be happy, where I'm not between 115 and 117, so I think I'll still aim for 110, at least right now. But I'm not going to pursue it like I have in the past, with counting every calorie, etc. I'm going to work on my moderation and making healthy choices.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
116.8 Today...
... and that's progress from 117.8 yesterday, so I'll take it!!
Still not doing terribly well with eating, exercising, or drinking water, but my attitude is at least better and I'm not feeling like a fat cow any longer. Hurrah!
And at least I knew I WASN'T a fat cow, even when I felt like one, and that's an improvement from what it would have been a few years ago, so I'll just call it improvement all around!
Still not doing terribly well with eating, exercising, or drinking water, but my attitude is at least better and I'm not feeling like a fat cow any longer. Hurrah!
And at least I knew I WASN'T a fat cow, even when I felt like one, and that's an improvement from what it would have been a few years ago, so I'll just call it improvement all around!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Forgot the photo....
I forgot to photograph my weight this morning, but I suppose all is well that I didn't... it went the wrong way. I don't even remember the exact weight, but it was 117 something. Up a lb from last week! I've been trying to get my water in, but things haven't been moving along as they should, so that could contribute to the weight gain. In any event, this is the first week I have not met or exceeded my goal, so I'm not too discouraged. I will just keep at it and hope to see the scale move down again. I'm hoping to jump right past this plateau point, but it doesn't seem to be happening that way!!
Today is hard for calorie counting because we're eating dinner at a friend's house and I don't have a clue what we're having. It's sure to be delicious, but I'm afraid it might be pretty caloric as well, so I'll just have to try to eat moderately and make sure I get plenty of water in so I feel full. Most of what I've eaten today (with the exception of some yogurt for breakfast) is fruit and veggie, so I think I'm doing okay. But we'll see.
I went for a little walk/hike today with the mom and me group (this week it was Tracee and Beth who came with) so that gets a little exercise in. Mostly, though, I am still working on organizing and cleaning the house and that means spending most of my day standing, squatting, or moving around. So I think I'm doing fine on my 200 calories burned a day goal.
Today is hard for calorie counting because we're eating dinner at a friend's house and I don't have a clue what we're having. It's sure to be delicious, but I'm afraid it might be pretty caloric as well, so I'll just have to try to eat moderately and make sure I get plenty of water in so I feel full. Most of what I've eaten today (with the exception of some yogurt for breakfast) is fruit and veggie, so I think I'm doing okay. But we'll see.
I went for a little walk/hike today with the mom and me group (this week it was Tracee and Beth who came with) so that gets a little exercise in. Mostly, though, I am still working on organizing and cleaning the house and that means spending most of my day standing, squatting, or moving around. So I think I'm doing fine on my 200 calories burned a day goal.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Some perspective for today....
I just read back to when I started this blog, in January 2007. Eliana was just 6 months old! And I was 135 lbs with a BMI of 27. A healthy BMI is 25 or lower, and I was officially overweight.
In a year and a half I have lost about 30 lbs, if you count the last 5 lbs I keep losing and regaining. Right now I am down 17 lbs from where I was when I started the blog, and while I have been recording, I have been as low as 114 lbs, or 21 lbs lower than my starting point.
So on those days when I feel discouraged because I'm not making any progress, I need to remember that I HAVE made progress, and lots of it. I now have a BMI of 23, which is not only in the healthy range, but it's in the middle of the range, not on the "just barely" end! I have learned LOTS of healthy habits, and even if I slip away from them for a period of time it is easier and easier to return to them each time I do. I make better choices now than I did a year and a half ago. I have a better idea of proportion and calorie content in foods. Two years ago there is NO WAY I could have gone to the Bite of Bozeman and limited myself to 100 grams of turkey leg. I wouldn't have even been able to estimate what 100 grams is!
And so, while I have not reached perfection, I have made a lot of progress over the last year and a half. And that's what it's about, right? Progress, not perfection... This is a journey and I am trekking along. No matter what the scale is, I am on my way.
In a year and a half I have lost about 30 lbs, if you count the last 5 lbs I keep losing and regaining. Right now I am down 17 lbs from where I was when I started the blog, and while I have been recording, I have been as low as 114 lbs, or 21 lbs lower than my starting point.
So on those days when I feel discouraged because I'm not making any progress, I need to remember that I HAVE made progress, and lots of it. I now have a BMI of 23, which is not only in the healthy range, but it's in the middle of the range, not on the "just barely" end! I have learned LOTS of healthy habits, and even if I slip away from them for a period of time it is easier and easier to return to them each time I do. I make better choices now than I did a year and a half ago. I have a better idea of proportion and calorie content in foods. Two years ago there is NO WAY I could have gone to the Bite of Bozeman and limited myself to 100 grams of turkey leg. I wouldn't have even been able to estimate what 100 grams is!
And so, while I have not reached perfection, I have made a lot of progress over the last year and a half. And that's what it's about, right? Progress, not perfection... This is a journey and I am trekking along. No matter what the scale is, I am on my way.
Maybe I SHOULD have joined the challenge!
I didn't want to join the weightloss challenge (you know, against other people, for money) because I just don't lose weight that quickly, and I'm getting down to the part where I have fewer lbs to come off, so they just come off slowly. But this week makes me think that maybe I SHOULD have joined the challenge!!! I weighed in this morning at...
118.4
WOW! I was at 122.0 on Monday, and today is Thursday. That's 3.6 lbs this week so far and I still have until Monday before my next official weigh in! I'm glad to be building in a buffer for the week(s) that I stall, as I inevitably will. But right now I'm high as a kite!!
118.4
WOW! I was at 122.0 on Monday, and today is Thursday. That's 3.6 lbs this week so far and I still have until Monday before my next official weigh in! I'm glad to be building in a buffer for the week(s) that I stall, as I inevitably will. But right now I'm high as a kite!!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Down again
The encouragement continues today as I weigh... I'm down to 119.4 this morning! I am excited to be .at my goal for Monday already, and I hope I don't have a sudden gain to put a bump in my plans! I really, really, really want to reach my goal this time, and I'm really hoping not to stall around 115 lbs like I always seem to do.
I am getting the rest of my life in order, too, and woke up to a shiny clean kitchen this morning, which was wonderful! That makes Eliana's room and the kitchen that are clean and decluttered. I don't know if I did an hour solid of housework last night or not, but I put effort in at least and am seeing results in both areas that are encouraging! My next room to tackle is the living room, which shouldn't be hard, but there is vacuuming to be done, and then I need to mop the kitchen while I'm doing floors. It helps that I'm starting my days with devotions (and recording them at lou52.blogspot.com, which seems to be helping), and even though I missed them on my way to get out the door yesterday morning (though I did start the morning with fellowship, which was wonderful!) I did them last night before I went to bed. What a difference this is making in my attitude! I hate that I forget how powerful the Word is sometimes.
So tonight is the Bite of Bozeman and I am eating turkey leg for dinner. It's the one time of year that I get it and I'm not giving it up!! But I will be sharing it with Leif (and Ellie, who loves them!) so I should be okay not over eating on it, if I make an effort to be moderate. I'll try to eat lots of fruits and vegetables throughout the rest of the day so that I keep my calories down and nutrition up, since I know dinner won't be that nutritious.
Well, I think I'm going to call Taylor and see if she's interested in taking a walk this morning. We are planning on exercising together anyway, and it looks like it's shaping up to be a beautiful morning, so we might as well go outside!
I am getting the rest of my life in order, too, and woke up to a shiny clean kitchen this morning, which was wonderful! That makes Eliana's room and the kitchen that are clean and decluttered. I don't know if I did an hour solid of housework last night or not, but I put effort in at least and am seeing results in both areas that are encouraging! My next room to tackle is the living room, which shouldn't be hard, but there is vacuuming to be done, and then I need to mop the kitchen while I'm doing floors. It helps that I'm starting my days with devotions (and recording them at lou52.blogspot.com, which seems to be helping), and even though I missed them on my way to get out the door yesterday morning (though I did start the morning with fellowship, which was wonderful!) I did them last night before I went to bed. What a difference this is making in my attitude! I hate that I forget how powerful the Word is sometimes.
So tonight is the Bite of Bozeman and I am eating turkey leg for dinner. It's the one time of year that I get it and I'm not giving it up!! But I will be sharing it with Leif (and Ellie, who loves them!) so I should be okay not over eating on it, if I make an effort to be moderate. I'll try to eat lots of fruits and vegetables throughout the rest of the day so that I keep my calories down and nutrition up, since I know dinner won't be that nutritious.
Well, I think I'm going to call Taylor and see if she's interested in taking a walk this morning. We are planning on exercising together anyway, and it looks like it's shaping up to be a beautiful morning, so we might as well go outside!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Down today...
Well, I'm back down to 120.8 today, so that is a little encouraging. It still means I am 10 lbs from my goal, but I'm hopeful that I can reach that by my birthday (September 21, when your challenge ends, if I remember correctly!) if I keep at it.
This morning we had a big lawn party at the Vidmar's house (SO GOOD to see Jenn again, in her own home!) and I made a point to ONLY eat the fruits and vegetables. I stayed away from doughnuts, muffins, breads, and all the other bad for me things. I had carrots, pineapple, bananas, and grapes. And 2 cups of coffee, but I drank it black so it was calorie free!
Today I am trucking along on the calorie counting. We should be having lasagna for dinner tonight (I should get on that or we'll end up just having spaghetti instead!) so that will be fine. I need to drink more water, and I need to exercise at some point (maybe a family walk is in order this evening?) but I am encouraged by my little bit of weight loss and hope that with more work and moderation I can be down to 119 by Monday.
This morning we had a big lawn party at the Vidmar's house (SO GOOD to see Jenn again, in her own home!) and I made a point to ONLY eat the fruits and vegetables. I stayed away from doughnuts, muffins, breads, and all the other bad for me things. I had carrots, pineapple, bananas, and grapes. And 2 cups of coffee, but I drank it black so it was calorie free!
Today I am trucking along on the calorie counting. We should be having lasagna for dinner tonight (I should get on that or we'll end up just having spaghetti instead!) so that will be fine. I need to drink more water, and I need to exercise at some point (maybe a family walk is in order this evening?) but I am encouraged by my little bit of weight loss and hope that with more work and moderation I can be down to 119 by Monday.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Whew! Busy day...
The last couple days have been pretty busy, with Ellie's doctor appointment yesterday and spending all afternoon in town, then today going into town at 11 for the Children's Museum and staying in town until after dinner (at the RightNow family picnic). I don't know how I did on calories today - ate both lunch and dinner out. But I didn't snack so I'm hoping that will count for me. I didn't get any exercise in either. I really need to sit down and work out a schedule to help me cope with these no-nap days now. I'm pretty sure the exercise and calorie counting will be spotty at best until I get myself back into a routine.
I weighed this morning and the scale read 119.0, so that's down 1.8 lb in the last 2 days. Hooray! I'm sure it's all water weight, but it feels good anyway to see the scale go in the right direction.
That's pretty much my news for today. Tomorrow we're home most of the day and then we're going camping for the first time with Ellie. Not sure how that will go!
I weighed this morning and the scale read 119.0, so that's down 1.8 lb in the last 2 days. Hooray! I'm sure it's all water weight, but it feels good anyway to see the scale go in the right direction.
That's pretty much my news for today. Tomorrow we're home most of the day and then we're going camping for the first time with Ellie. Not sure how that will go!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
I bit the bullet...
Yes, I weighed in this morning. Bit the bullet and stepped on the scale. I was afraid I wouldn't see any change from the last time I weighed, but I did! And the good kind of change, too! I've lost 3 lbs from Sunday, so that is encouraging! If I can keep up with the calorie counting, exercise, and pick up on my water drinking (which should be easier now that I don't have any Splenda pop in the house... I just hope I don't fall prey to a sugar filled pop instead!) I think I'll be good to go! Still don't think I can make it to my goal of 110 for Ellie's birthday, but I will be happy with progress. My stalling point seems to be 115, every single time, so I will be very excited to see 113 on the scale, if that ever happens. Just have to keep on trucking.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Chugging along....
Well, I should be chugging along, come to think of it... I'm struggling with my water intake. But everything else is going well. I'm at 1200 calories (1206, actually, I think) for the day, but I might eat just a little snack before bed because my tummy is growling and I'm pretty hungry. Whatever I eat won't be over 100 calories, though, so I'll still end the day under 1300, which is good. I did end up running with Taylor today, though it was much more walking than running, and the running was pretty slow. It was good, though, and it got me out. All told we walked/ran 5 miles, so even if it wasn't a strenuous run it was still decent exercise.
I haven't had the heart to weigh myself after the other day, so we'll have to see if I can do it tomorrow. I will also need to run tomorrow, maybe with Leif in the evening. And I'm hoping to do better on my water.
I haven't had the heart to weigh myself after the other day, so we'll have to see if I can do it tomorrow. I will also need to run tomorrow, maybe with Leif in the evening. And I'm hoping to do better on my water.
So far so good...
Well, 2 successful days of tracking my calories and staying at the low end. Actually, at the very low end, as low as I can get and still be within my calorie range! I didn't really mean for it to work that way, but it has.
My parents are here, and I'm going to try to keep tracking and eating well. It's usually not too hard, since I'm spending time with them instead of snacking.
Leif and I ran together for the first time last night, and it was fun! I'm still not sure that I can do the full 5K running on Saturday, but I will try and I will have fun with it!
I was supposed to go for a run with Taylor this morning, but I haven't heard from her yet, and Ellie's already awake, so I don't know if we'll go. Even if we don't run, I'd still like to take Ellie for a good walk this morning so we'll see.
Right now I need to go eat some breakfast.... fried eggwhites and Flax and Fiber toast. Maybe I'll combine them and eat a fried egg sandwich... Mmmm!
My parents are here, and I'm going to try to keep tracking and eating well. It's usually not too hard, since I'm spending time with them instead of snacking.
Leif and I ran together for the first time last night, and it was fun! I'm still not sure that I can do the full 5K running on Saturday, but I will try and I will have fun with it!
I was supposed to go for a run with Taylor this morning, but I haven't heard from her yet, and Ellie's already awake, so I don't know if we'll go. Even if we don't run, I'd still like to take Ellie for a good walk this morning so we'll see.
Right now I need to go eat some breakfast.... fried eggwhites and Flax and Fiber toast. Maybe I'll combine them and eat a fried egg sandwich... Mmmm!
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Oh man....
I weighed myself this morning. Bad idea. I'm up. Waaaaay up. It doesn't help that I'm bloated and hormonal, so I know that is some of the weight, but probably only a couple lbs.
I haven't been tracking my food. I haven't been paying a whole lot of attention to what I'm eating. I have been exercising, which is good, but apparently not enough. And I haven't been drinking any water. And I KNOW that affect my weight, especially since I've indulged in some full calorie soda over the past week. Ack!!
It was nice while I was in denial, but now I'm probably past that. I have GOT to get back on the bandwagon and I am just having a hard time being motivated to do so! My parents are coming into town on Tuesday, so we'll see how that will affect my ability to track calories. It's summer! I want to be free! I don't want to be tied down to calorie counting!!
Ugh. So we're headed to Yellowstone to do a little hiking and maybe some swimming with friends. Yes, that means I'll be in a bathing suit, in public, with other people we know (but who have never seen me in a bathing suit before and who are fitter than I am!)... Kind of a terrifying prospect. But hopefully there will be some hiking so I can get some exercise in.
I haven't been tracking my food. I haven't been paying a whole lot of attention to what I'm eating. I have been exercising, which is good, but apparently not enough. And I haven't been drinking any water. And I KNOW that affect my weight, especially since I've indulged in some full calorie soda over the past week. Ack!!
It was nice while I was in denial, but now I'm probably past that. I have GOT to get back on the bandwagon and I am just having a hard time being motivated to do so! My parents are coming into town on Tuesday, so we'll see how that will affect my ability to track calories. It's summer! I want to be free! I don't want to be tied down to calorie counting!!
Ugh. So we're headed to Yellowstone to do a little hiking and maybe some swimming with friends. Yes, that means I'll be in a bathing suit, in public, with other people we know (but who have never seen me in a bathing suit before and who are fitter than I am!)... Kind of a terrifying prospect. But hopefully there will be some hiking so I can get some exercise in.
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