April 25,2003
I know what I need to do to get/stay healthy, but there are things that consistenly get in my way.
One thing is Salt. I must be very sensitve to it. I also CRAVE it.
I do try to limit my intake, but it is in everything! I just
returned a multivitamine I had purchased from Sam's
Club. I noticed that it tasted like pure salt when I had
the unfortunate experience of it landing squarely on the
tip of my tongue. (Usually, I just slam them all down at once,
and never taste anything) This corresponded with a significant
increase in my blood pressure, which I thought might be caused
by the new calcium supplements I has just started taking. Go
figure. I have since switched back to my normal brand, and
my BP is fine.
I NEVER add salt directly on my food.
I rarely add it during cooking.
I have started buying low sodium items.
Another thing is Light, or the lack of.
I do get depressed if the sun doesn't shine. I also tend to eat
more during the winter months. I have notice since I've been
trying to keep the lights off during the day, that I eat, or am
at least hungry, more often. I have heard that restaurants do
keep the lights dimmed for this very reason; people tend to
order more food. My kitchen faces north and has only a small
window and in fact, most of the areas I need to spend
time in, are gloomy. My office is in a nice sunny spot,
and I do like to spend time in there, but that doesn't get
the laundry done, or dinner cooked or blah, blah, blah.
I need to keep the Kitchen Lights ON.
I need to be outside more. (but this doesn't get the house
work done)
This will be a hard one for me.
More to follow.
Edited to include vital stats
I'm going to start keeping track of my measurements here, starting with todays stats:
Weight:153.5
Bust: 39.5
Waist: 30.5
Hips: 42
Thigh: 24
Arm: 12.75
April 29, 2003
Just some thoughts for the day.
The Kellogg snack bars (Krave) suck. They are too sweet and gooy. Blech!
The B&J's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Frozen Yogurt is not as good as I remember it.
The people on this board do give me strength and keep me focused.
I plan on having a very nice day today. I'm going to the Y to use the ellliptical, then swim, then sauna. First I'll have lunch and walk with DH. (Emphasis on the D, for darling )
I'll not beat myself up for the B&J's. It is all becoming clear. I'm winning! Every time I put a supposed treat into my mouth, I learn something. Usually, I learn that it isn't worth the calories.
I love learning!
OMG!!!! I just had the best workout of my life!
I am going to have to do this at least every other day!
1. Walk with DH for 20 mins. Just a nice stroll to warm things up.
2. Go to Y an do 30 mins. on the elliptical trainer.
3. Shower off and swim laps for 15 mins. (would like to work up to 30.)
4. Use sauna for 10-15 mins.
5. Hit the showers and float home!
I feel so PHAT!
Don't know what's for dinner, but I'm not really hungry. Must have wine.
I know what I need to do to get/stay healthy, but there are things that consistenly get in my way.
One thing is Salt. I must be very sensitve to it. I also CRAVE it.
I do try to limit my intake, but it is in everything! I just
returned a multivitamine I had purchased from Sam's
Club. I noticed that it tasted like pure salt when I had
the unfortunate experience of it landing squarely on the
tip of my tongue. (Usually, I just slam them all down at once,
and never taste anything) This corresponded with a significant
increase in my blood pressure, which I thought might be caused
by the new calcium supplements I has just started taking. Go
figure. I have since switched back to my normal brand, and
my BP is fine.
I NEVER add salt directly on my food.
I rarely add it during cooking.
I have started buying low sodium items.
Another thing is Light, or the lack of.
I do get depressed if the sun doesn't shine. I also tend to eat
more during the winter months. I have notice since I've been
trying to keep the lights off during the day, that I eat, or am
at least hungry, more often. I have heard that restaurants do
keep the lights dimmed for this very reason; people tend to
order more food. My kitchen faces north and has only a small
window and in fact, most of the areas I need to spend
time in, are gloomy. My office is in a nice sunny spot,
and I do like to spend time in there, but that doesn't get
the laundry done, or dinner cooked or blah, blah, blah.
I need to keep the Kitchen Lights ON.
I need to be outside more. (but this doesn't get the house
work done)
This will be a hard one for me.
More to follow.
Edited to include vital stats
I'm going to start keeping track of my measurements here, starting with todays stats:
Weight:153.5
Bust: 39.5
Waist: 30.5
Hips: 42
Thigh: 24
Arm: 12.75
April 29, 2003
Just some thoughts for the day.
The Kellogg snack bars (Krave) suck. They are too sweet and gooy. Blech!
The B&J's Chocolate Fudge Brownie Frozen Yogurt is not as good as I remember it.
The people on this board do give me strength and keep me focused.
I plan on having a very nice day today. I'm going to the Y to use the ellliptical, then swim, then sauna. First I'll have lunch and walk with DH. (Emphasis on the D, for darling )
I'll not beat myself up for the B&J's. It is all becoming clear. I'm winning! Every time I put a supposed treat into my mouth, I learn something. Usually, I learn that it isn't worth the calories.
I love learning!
OMG!!!! I just had the best workout of my life!
I am going to have to do this at least every other day!
1. Walk with DH for 20 mins. Just a nice stroll to warm things up.
2. Go to Y an do 30 mins. on the elliptical trainer.
3. Shower off and swim laps for 15 mins. (would like to work up to 30.)
4. Use sauna for 10-15 mins.
5. Hit the showers and float home!
I feel so PHAT!
Don't know what's for dinner, but I'm not really hungry. Must have wine.