Kathy's journal (Comments welcome)

[KathyFP]

Today, I have recommitted (we won't count how many times) to eating right and exercising. I keep saying tomorrow, tomorrow, well tomorrow it will be.

I have asked my husband to drop me off and I am going to walk, while he takes my daughter to preschool and then pick me up on his way back. He will then drop me off at work. ( I can take a shower and get dressed there).

Wish me luck:Pinkbounc

[KathyFP]

I am soooo frustrated!!!!:mad:

I had a plan about walking and my husband forgot my walkman. I was already upset because he was yelling at my daughter this am (I do not believe in yelling at children - a whole different topic).

I guess I could have walked with out the walkman, but knowing myself, I would have just got more frustrated playing out the morning over and over again in my head.

I am so edgy today. It is seems like it is just sabatoge to my starting to exercise and eat right. I am such a stress eater. I want to eat right now. Hopefully journaling will help take the compulsion to eat away.

[KathyFP]

I know three post in one day, but I have to keep focused or else I will not be successful.

It is 6:20 pm.

So good so far. Had a salad for lunch and have drank 4 liters of crystal light ice tea. I think I may have to switch to decaf (yuck no rsasberry or peach). Maybe I will do a combination.

I have been obsessing today about food. I guess that is normal at the beginning again.

I am going to try and walk after work today.

Wish me luck!:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[KathyFP]

Well, I am home. Did not get to walk after work. Too dark and not safe.

I do feel good about today. I drank 5 liters of Crystal Light and only ate once. I am starting to get hungry. I knew I should have ate earlier, but I did not have time.

What do I do????

Eat now right before bed or wait until the morning and I will be starving.

I will weigh myself in the am so that I have a baseline to begin with.

[KathyFP]

April 29 Day Two

I can't believe that I made it to the second day.

I did walk five laps before work this mornng. I have to find out the distance.

Hopefully today will be as successful:jester:

[KathyFP]

I am soooo excited :Pinkbounc

I just got off the phone with the Parks and Recreation Department. I walked 2 1/2 miles today!!:bounce:

I really didn't think it was that far. I walked it in 45 minutes. Not bad for the first time.

[KathyFP]

Day Three April 30, 2003

I hate my scales. They said I gained five pounds since yesterday :confused:

Well, I know I didn't. I feel really good this morning. Two successful days and on my way to the third.

I woke up late, so I am going to have to walk later in the day, but I know that I will.

My DH is so supportive, he will make sure I get there.

[KathyFP]

I have decided that the best way to journal will be list my goals and the daily progress. The following are my goals for the next month (April 28 – May 27).

1. Take in calories twice a day. (This is prescribed by my Dr.)
2. Drink 3 liters of water/crystal light.
3. Walk 2 miles (5 days a week).
4. Take the steps at work.
5. Read my dieters journal.
6. Post in my online journal.

Each day I will post my progress on my goals. Weekly, I will post my weight loss.

[TigH]

Just read your journal. WOW! Love those goals!!!! You can do it! I was so happy to read that you had walked 2 1/2 miles!!! That is awesome! 45 minutes is a GREAT time to cover that distance.

Keep up the great work! :)

[KathyFP]

Day 3 April 30, 2002

1. Take in calories twice a day. (This is prescribed by my Dr.)
Yes. Had part of a BLT salad from Wendy's, spaghetti

2. Drink 3 liters of water/crystal light.
3 1/2 liters

3. Walk 2 miles (5 days a week).
2 1/2 miles in 45 minutes. DH accompanied me:bounce:

4. Take the steps at work.
Only at work for a few hours. Two time up and down the stairs (only one floor, but about 30 steps)

5. Read my dieters journal.
Focused on Job' patience. It really rings true. I am impatient when it comes to myself. Prayer today for the patience of Job so that I am perserve through this challanging journey.


6. Post in my online journal.
here I am.

Three days down looking forward to tomorrow.

:Pinkbounc

[KathyFP]

Day Four


1. Take in calories twice a day. (This is prescribed by my Dr.)
I was not perfect with this today. I had a hand full of fritos. Good Thing, I didn't give up when I relapsed. I stopped and then regained my focus.

2. Drink 3 liters of water/crystal light.
5 1/2 liters today.

3. Walk 2 miles (5 days a week).
No walking today. I was at the office from 8:30 am until 11:00 pm. Too late, too dark, too tired I am thinking about adding crunches every other day. Not sure yet. I don't want to over committ and be unsuccessful.

4. Take the steps at work.
Perfect. I think I am going to start counting how many times a day.

5. Read my dieters journal.
Excellent. It was a great today. The focus was believing in yourself and that Gid believes in you. It emphasied the importance of faith and turning to God when you start doubting yourself.

6. Post in my online journal.

I have been great about this. Posting on the boards in excellent for my focus.

[KathyFP]

Day Four


1. Take in calories twice a day. (This is prescribed by my Dr.)

Good today. I had a salad at 1:30. Now I am eating another salad with chicken breast.

2. Drink 3 liters of water/crystal light.
6 liters

3. Walk 2 miles (5 days a week).
Better. I was so excited I walked 3 miles today. I walked at a little quicker pace. I have to check how long (I go according to the number of songs on the CD and add up the time). I felt great. It was a beautiful peaceful morning, listening to my worship together cd. Unbelievable the serenity I felt.

4. Take the steps at work.
Absolutely. I counted, depending which set of steps there are 23-26 steps. I think today I was up and down them about 6 times.

5. Read my dieters journal.
Always keeps me feeling good. Today's thought for the day was that "my diet today may have been God's best idea all day."


6. Post in my online journal.
Here I am again.

Today I bought a Tanita scale. I will strat checking weight and body fat with it tomorrow am. I also bought my vitamins. I know that I have to take them, but haven't been very good at it.

I am really feeling good today. I am feeling successful
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[KathyFP]

I am starting to get myself in the right mind set. I woke up this morning and weighed myself on my new scales. Terrible terrible. They weigh 12 pounds more than my old scales and the body fat is terrible. Embarrassing!!

Oh well! I guess I will start tracking my weight and body fat from today. I actually stated on Monday eating right, so I know that I have lost something, but I can't use two different scales. I will bite the bullet and start from here. At least I will be able to get my custom challenge clippie from Alex in a few days.

Here is goes (eyes closing)

Date................. Weight.................Body Fat
5/3 .................... 252.5 ..................45

[KathyFP]

Yestrday didn't go as well as I had hoped. I know that the biggest issues was not planning. This is my first weekend and I wasn't at wrok. My routine was really thrown off.

1. Take in calories twice a day. (This is prescribed by my Dr.)

No too good. I had a boccoli salad with chicken. Then I was tempted and ate some teriyaki chicken. Then at night I ate some chips. (My DH eats chips every night and it is sooo tempting)

2. Drink 3 liters of water/crystal light.
3 liters

3. Walk 2 miles (5 days a week).
I had thought of several different times to walk about then it seems as though my timing was off and I really didn't have time to walk.
9:15 Dropped DD off at a friends to take her to Fiddlesticks (kids symphony)
10:00 - 12:00 Classes at the church
1:00 - 3:00 Birthday party
4:00 - 5:00 Shopped for FIL presebt
6:00 - 7:30 church
8:00 home. Too late to walk

I think I am going to have to plan for a walking alternative that I can do in the home.

4. Take the steps at work.
No work today.

5. Read my dieters journal.
It talked about that faith has to be in Christ not any diet.

6. Post in my online journal.
I posted my weight and body fat.

Hopefully I will have a more successful day.

[KathyFP]

1. Take in calories twice a day. (This is prescribed by my Dr.)
I did this today. It was a struggle and I am hungry, but I did it:p

2. Drink 3 liters of water/crystal light.
3 1/2 liters

3. Walk 2 miles (5 days a week).
3 miles in 50 - 55 mminutes.

4. Take the steps at work.
Perfect

5. Read my dieters devotions.
Focused on the importance of faith. I really do have to have faith in God that he will help me through this. The thought for the day "I don't have to face my diet by myself"

6. Post in my online journal.
Here I am.

I was really having a blue day. Walking helped to perk me up. Listening to my Worship together CD also helps. I am thinking about adding crunches to my goals.

Date................. Weight.................Body Fat
5/3 .................... 252.5 ..................45
5/7..................... 252.0 ..................45

[KathyFP]

Day Nine, May 6, 2003

1. Take in calories twice a day. (This is prescribed by my Dr.)
I did really well today. I have such an easier time when I am working. I am always so busy; I don’t have time to eat. One regular salad and one broccoli with chicken breat.

2. Drink 3 liters of water/crystal light.
5 ½ liters. This is never a problem.

3. Walk 2 miles (5 days a week).
3 miles in about 50 minutes. It is definitely getting easier. My legs didn’t hurt today at all. I walk was great. I really enjoy my walking time. I forgot to mention earlier DH bought me new tennis shoes.

4. Take the steps at work.
Perfect. I forgot to count how many times.

5. Read my dieters journal.
I have been reading it in the mornings before going to work. Today focused on how preserving through challenges just makes you stronger. That is so true for me. If I can eat healthy and exercise on a consistent basis, there isn’t anything I can’t do.

6. Post in my online journal.
Here I am.

7. Take my vitamins.
I really hate taking pills, but I know that I need my vitamins, especially now that I have decreased caloric intake and increased exercise. I am taking Weight Smart one a day and L-Carnitine 500 mg once a day. It has been three days. I am not sure if it is helping, but I know it is not hurting.

[TigH]

Kathy, that is awesome! Just read your last journal entry and it sounds so positive! You are doing GREAT and you are really holding yourself accountable! I hope you are feeling proud. Glad to hear the walking is enjoyable and that you are finding it easier. I love walking!!!

Keep up the great job! YOU ARE DOING IT!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[KathyFP]

Day Ten, May 7, 2003

1. Take in calories twice a day. (This is prescribed by my Dr.)
This has been OK today. I ate twice, but I am hungry. I don’t know if I can ward these urges off. I am really craving something sweet.

2. Drink 3 liters of water/crystal light.
I am at 4 liters thus far.

3. Walk 2 miles (5 days a week).
I did 3 miles this am in 50 minutes. This is going well thus far.

4. Take the steps at work.
Perfect!

5. Read my dieters journal.
Today focused on

6. Post in my online journal.
This is so helpful.

7. Take my vitamins.
I almost forgot until I started to post. I just took them. Lucky for this journal.

Except for this craving this moment, I have had a good day. I am feeling pretty good today. Even if I do give in to this craving, I will eat something small and low in calories. I am thinking about doing crunches tonight.

[KathyFP]

I did it!!!! I started my crunches today. 25 front and 25 to each side. I will now set that as a goal for me.

I am also pleased. I weighed tonight and of course weight is higher than am (1/2) pound, but body fat was down (3%). I am going to have to research this body fat issue. The book said you should get weighed at least three hours after waking up. Some explained that body fat is more accurately measured when you are hydrated. I might weigh in morning for pounds and night for body fat. OK I am a little obsessive. I just need to see some progress to keep motivated.

[glo]

Good for you on starting the abs :) They are hard to do at first, and I was sore, but you can do it!!! I am proud of you!!!

[geetey]

Originally posted by KathyFP
I weighed tonight and of course weight is higher than am (1/2) pound, but body fat was down (3%). I am going to have to research this body fat issue. The book said you should get weighed at least three hours after waking up. Some explained that body fat is more accurately measured when you are hydrated. I might weigh in morning for pounds and night for body fat. OK I am a little obsessive. I just need to see some progress to keep motivated.

This is exactly what I do, Kathy! I do weight only in the morning and check body fat a couple of hours later. :) You are doing great!!! I am nowhere near adding crunches to my routine! :eek: Keep up the great work!!! :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[KathyFP]

I have also will be checking my blood sugar level. Somehting that I am terrible at. I think the successful with keeping my diabetes under control will help me keep focused on the real reason for the change in eating and exercise - my health!!!! I have a five year old that I want to be active with.

I forgot to add that today it was 123. That is not a fasting. Starating tomorrow I will check it in the am.

[KathyFP]

B]Day Eleven, May 8, 2003 [/B]


1. Take in calories twice a day. (This is prescribed by my Dr.)
A little rough with this today. Really hungry. Cheat with some croutons and a little cookie thing. I will try harder tomorrow.

2. Drink 3 liters of water/crystal light.
3 liters today. Maybe that was part of my problem. I didn’t drink as much today as usual.

3. Walk 2 miles (5 days a week).
Excellent. I actually walked 4 miles in 67 minutes. DH was running late picking me up so I kept walking until he got there.

4. Take the steps at work.
Perfect!

5. Read my dieters journal.
Today’s focus was that you can’t rely on anything to help you get through but God. He will get you through if you believe in him and his power.

6. Post in my online journal.
Great

7. Take my vitamins.
Without a reminder.

8. Do 25 crunches each (front and sides).
I did 50 to the front and 25 each side this morning. I am trying to get motivated to do some tonight.


Date................. Weight.........Loss........Body Fat
5/3 .................... 252.5 .........Start…….....45
5/7..................... 252.0 ..........-.5……........45
5/9..................... 251.5 ..........-1.................45

[KathyFP]

Day Twelve, May 9, 2003


1. Take in calories twice a day. (This is prescribed by my Dr.)
Although I was hungry, I did well today. I resisted muffins at my daughters preschool. I know if I eat in the am, I will never make it all day.

2. Drink 3 liters of water/crystal light.
4 liters today. I have started drinking some that is decaffeinated.

3. Walk 2 miles (5 days a week).
Excellent. I walked three miles. Would have did more, but DH wanted to get home to watch Law & Order. Then he had the wrong time, I could have walked. He is being sooo supportive. He even walked the last mile with me.

4. Take the steps at work.
Perfect!

5. Read my dieters journal.
Today’s focus was we have to believe that God is there for us. References John 20:26.

6. Post in my online journal.
Great

7. Take my vitamins.
Without a reminder.

8. Do 25 crunches each (front and sides).
50 front and then 25 each side.


Date................. Weight.........Loss........Body Fat
5/3 .................... 252.5 .........Start…….....45
5/7..................... 252.0 ..........-.5……........45
5/9..................... 251.5 ..........-1.................45
5/10................... 251.0 ..........-1.5..............44

I am so happy that I am starting to see results. I am definitely feeling the results. Not by size, but energy and attitude. I think we are going to get a membership to the Y. DH wants to get in better shape. Although he is not overweight, his abs need so toning and he would like to build up his upper body. I just think he is motivated by my efforts.

We are all about family. We do almost everything together so I am glad we will begin to exercise together.

[KathyFP]

Saying my prayers this am. Last weekend was not very good. I will hopefully going to do better this weekend.

I have to work some so maybe that will help.

[KathyFP]

Rough Rough weekend. Stayed at mom's. Did not follow eating plan at all. Fuild intake was low and minimal exercise. Sister and I walked maybe a 1 - 1 1/2 miles on Sunday at a slower pace than I normally do. Did not read devotions, left them book at home. No crunches. Getting back on track in a challange today, but I am trying. Couldn't walk this am early morning meeting plus raining and freezing outside. Hopefully I will beable to walk later today.

I need pixie dust and prayers.

[KathyFP]

Day Sixteen, May 13, 2003

I have modified my goals. I have increased my walking goal from 2 miles to 3 miles. I have been consistent with 3. I decided that I could eliminate writing in my journal. That has been good. I am also going to eliminate taking the steps at work. I believe that I have mastered that. Two weeks and no relapse. I also want to try and have no more than five goals.

1. Take in calories twice a day. (This is prescribed by my Dr.)
Still struggling with this. It has been so hard. I get so hungry. I am going to talk with the Dr. about this. Once in awhile if I am really busy and distracted then I can accomplish this goal.

2. Drink 3 liters of water/crystal light.
4 ½ liters. I think I am going to cut my crystal light in half so that I am close to drinking water.

3. Walk 3 miles (5 days a week).
This was excellent. I actually walked 5 ½ miles. I am feeling it today.

4. Read my dieters journal.
I read my journal and covered the days that I missed over the weekend.

5. Take my vitamins.
I talked with one for my staff. He is extremely knowledgeable about vitamins and supplements. He told me to be careful about what brand I take. Many of them really don’t contain what they say they contain and have a lot of fillers. He is going to talk with me next Monday about what I should take.

Date................. Weight.........Loss…......Body Fat
5/3 .................... 252.5 ............….……........….45
5/7..................... 252.0 .......…-.5……..............45
5/9..................... 251.5 ..........-1...................45
5/10................... 251.0 ..........-1.5................44
5/13................... 248.5 ..........-4….................48
:bounce::Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[KathyFP]

Day Sixteen, May 14, 2003


1. Take in calories twice a day. (This is prescribed by my Dr.)
A little better today although I didn’t quite make it to only twice. I had a couple nutty butter cookies.

2. Drink 3 liters of water/crystal light.
4 ½ liters. I was successful at cut my crystal light in half so that I am close to drinking water. I still drank the same amount.

3. Walk 3 miles (5 days a week).
I had an early morning meeting so I had to walk this evening. Due to late night at the office, I could not walk at the track so I ….. Walked in my office. Based on the CD I was listening to and my pace, I believe I walked about 3 ½ miles. I also walked a mile earlier today (1/2 mile to and from a meeting I had). I can’t believe I actually walked. After I did, I though it takes me as long to drive. I feel good.

4. Read my dieters journal.
The journal focused on the fact that God is bigger than any craving my mind and stomach can come up with. I know that this is true. I am happy because I found the journal I had lost (the exact same one). I will be able to keep one at home and one at the office. I don’t write in it, I just read the verse, the short story and thought for the day. I also found my Food for Thought – daily meditations for overeater. I am going to also read this. I need as much encouragement and motivation as I can get. See what happens when you clean you office drawers.

5. Take my vitamins.
Yep!

Date................. Weight.........Loss…......Body Fat
5/3 ....................... 252.5 ...................….……….45
5/7........................ 252.0 .......…-.5….....…........45
5/9........................ 251.5 ..........-1..................45
5/10...................... 251.0 ..........-1.5...............44
5/13...................... 248.5 ..........-4…...............48

[KathyFP]

Day Seventeen, May 15, 2003


1. Take in calories twice a day. (This is prescribed by my Dr.)
Not too bad. I noticed that I can not sit down and only eat the two times. When I did eat in between, it was just a taste of something.

2. Drink 3 liters of water/crystal light.
4 liters today. I continue to cut the crystal light in half. I know the importance of water – maybe a later goal.

3. Walk 2 miles (5 days a week).
Excellent. I walked four miles. I am feeling soooo good about my walking.

5. Read my dieters journal.
Today’s focus was about how God is there to support us when we are too weak to continue.

7. Take my vitamins.
Without a reminder.

8. Do 25 crunches each (front and sides).
I am getting ready to do them soon.

Date................. Weight.........Loss…......Body Fat
5/3 ....................... 252.5 ...................….……….45
5/7........................ 252.0 .......…-.5….....…........45
5/9........................ 251.5 ..........-1..................45
5/10...................... 251.0 ..........-1.5...............44
5/13...................... 248.5 ..........-4…...............48
5/13...................... 247.0 ..........-5.5...............44


I am so happy that I got my clippie!!!!!! Doesn't it look good on me.:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[KathyFP]

Day Eighteen, May 16, 2003

1. Take in calories twice a day. (This is prescribed by my Dr.)
Pretty good today except for a handful of chips.

2. Drink 3 liters of water/crystal light.
4 ½ liters today. I am getting a little used to the water with a tint of tea flavor.

3. Walk 3 miles (5 days a week).
Off the hook!!! I think that I was possessed. Actually I made a really big mistake and was so upset. (Nothing to do with healthy eating). I left the office, and went to walk. Ended up doing 5 miles in 74 minutes. The first two miles in 24 minutes. Hopefully I will be able to walk tomorrow.

5. Read my dieters devotional journal.
Today’s focus was about how we have to confess our wrong doings and that the support of friends will help to keep you accountable as well as motivated. This is so true. I know that it is the support of this board that has helped to increase my motivation.

7. Take my vitamins.
Was going to take them when I went back to the office after walking, but looked myself out. I have to wait until the am when someone else is there.

8. Do 25 crunches each (front and sides).
100 front crunches. I think that I will do so sides ones shortly.

I am sooo motivated for my walking. I really feel driven. It has been wonderful. I can’t believe how much better I feel. I can feel a difference already. I am going to get a tape measure and have DH measure me. I can’t wait for the marathon.

Date................. Weight.........Loss…......Body Fat
5/3 ....................... 252.5 ...................….……….45
5/7........................ 252.0 .......…-.5….....…........45
5/9........................ 251.5 ..........-1..................45
5/10...................... 251.0 ..........-1.5...............44
5/13...................... 248.5 ..........-4…...............48
5/16...................... 247.0 ..........-5.5...............43

I really do believe that my body fat is decreasing.

[KathyFP]

Day Twenty-five, May 22, 2003


1. Take in calories twice a day. (This is prescribed by my Dr.)
Good except for a couple graham crackers. Much better than the last three days.
2:00 Broccoli salad (the package kind), with cheddar cheese, crotons and fat free dressing.
7:00 Green beans with tomatoes sauce and mozzarella cheese.
9:00 Two chocolate graham crackers.

I would like to switch to a low carb plan during my two caloric intakes. I have to learn more.

2. Drink 3 liters of water/crystal light.
This is good again. 4 liters today. Dr said Crystal light is fine. I still cut it in half.

3. Walk 3 miles (5 days a week).
I feel great!!! I did four miles. It was really hard. After not walking for three days. I was a little slower than normal, but I still did it. I noticed that when I walk in the am, my whole day goes better.

4. Read my devotions for dieters journal.
Finally after skipping a few day. Doing my readings and praying make a big difference for me.

5. Take my vitamins.
Yep! I started a new supplement today. CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) one tablet with each meal.


6. Do 25 crunches.
I am planning on doing them as soon as I get changed. I am going to increase this to 100 front, 25 side.

Date................. Weight.........Loss…......Body Fat
5/3 .................... 252.5 ............….…….........….45
5/7..................... 252.0 .......…-.5……..............45
5/9..................... 251.5 ..........-1....................45
5/10................... 251.0 ..........-1.5.................44
5/13................... 248.5 ..........-4….................48
5/16................... 247.0 ..........-5.5…..............43