NC Redding's WISH Journal

[NCRedding]

I walked this morning for the first time in months. 2 miles in 40 minutes.

I have made all my travel arrangements for 1/2 marathon, now I just have to get the training in and get it down.

I am still struggling with my eating plan. I'll do well, then binge.

 

[NCRedding]

Nov. 8: Stayed on program all day today. As usual, it feels much better to follow than binging, snacking and eating sugar. I love Atkins--it is very manageable for me, so why do i have a hard time sticking to it. I have to take it one meal at a time, and plan for those times when things aren't easy.

Went to a wedding this weekend. Quite a shock to see people I knew in college when I was 80 pounds lighter, and they were 20 pounds heavier. I wa always the skinny one, how did I get to be the "fat one". Very eye-opening.

I try to walk as much as possible in preparation of the half-marathon in January. I feel like I can do it, I just worry about my time.

 

[geetey]

You can do it!! Keep training and check out our marathon threads. We even have a thread (somewhere ) with training plans. I have been training for months and you already match my time! Good job!!

SEE you in January!!

 

[NCRedding]

Walked over the weekend 4 miles in 71 minutes (17.5 minute mile) The strangest thing is I found the last 2 miles much easier than the first 2--I guess the adrenaline or endomorphins kick in. I was tempted to go further, but decided to wait, today I am glad I waited--very sore, but feel good about my chances to complete this thing--just scared about the time.

Weigh in at 235.

 

[geetey]

WOO HOO! Great time!! I find that the first 2 miles are my slowest as well. I hope that trend continues when we get to the biiiiiig miles!

 

[DoeWDW]

I enjoyed having dinner with you on Saturday evening at Trails' End! I hope you did well on Sunday!

Hoping to see you back here on the journal board!

 

[NCRedding]

Hi Doreen: Had a great time at dinner and boat ride back to MK with you on Saturday. So glad to hear you finished the race.

 

[NCRedding]

Here I am again. I have floundered after the success of the marathon--I arrived home to frigid temperatures and just haven't got back to walking--and I miss it.

Dh is committed to Atkins, but I find myself cheating--especially on the weekend!! Good news is today as of noon today, I have stuck to induction rules. My goal will be to continue to do so at lunch, and then snack and then dinner--I can do this if I take it one meal at a time. I feel so much better when I low-carb--I have more energy, it works with losing weight, it helps my IBS symptoms. I can go on and on and list the benefits.


My Plan: Low carb for lunch; walk at the Y after I take DD to scouts and weigh in at TOPS. I CAN DO THIS.

I did low carb for lunch, now the plan is to drink my water, eat a breakfast bar for snack, so I won't be starving when I get home.

As of 7:30, I've stuck to my plan. I went and weighed in and even though I made no attempt to lighten the weigh-in (kept shoes, sweater etc on), I was appalled when the final number came up (originally 250, brought down to 248.25). This is the number I will be repeating in my head when I am tempted.

Day one is a success

 

[NCRedding]

1/25: Off to a good start. OP with breakfast--now I need to work on my water intake.

Day two was another success--stayed OP, drank my water. Tomorrow is more of the same with exercise thrown in.

 

[NCRedding]

1/26: Stayed OP again today, despite unpsetting news from my nephew--he's been floundering around since my brother died--now we hear his girlfriend of just a few months is pregnant. He's only 21,

Well, I can't solve the problems of the world. I can just be there for my SIL--bad timing though, as my brother's birthday is Monday--first one without him.

Life gets in the way.

 

[NCRedding]

1/27: Busy day in court, thus far still OP, though I really need to get on the exercise stick.

 

[NCRedding]

Wow, am I in a rut--no exercise, cheating like crazy on the plan. What can I do to get motivated??

I can't decide about the 1/2 marathon--do I want to try again at WDW? I had such a great time with the whole gang, and I got further than I ever thought possible. I have gained almost all of my weight loss back (at one point, I had lost 30 pounds, now it is in the neighborhood of 2). I find myself cheating with the nasty foods--I don't go for the rich dessert, or the luscious pasta; no I cheat on POPTARTS--dear lord what could be more tasteless?? Or crackers. Not worth the cheat.

My plan for next week:

1. Drink 8 glasses of water per day, starting with the first thing in the morning, before I reach for my Diet Mt. Dew.
2. Walk for 30 minutes, 3 times next week; then have a nice long walk over the weekend.
3. Call the Y to have a refresher on weight training.
4. Get rid of the poptarts--they aren't good for DD either.
5. Have sugar free jello for cravings.
6. Cut up slices of ham to take to the office for hunger pains.
7. Plan, plan, plan (then carry out the plan).

 

[geetey]

I hear ya about the Half. I haven't decided if I should do it again or not. Part of me says... That was FUN! Part of me says... What? Are you nuts?!?! I have decided to focus on weightloss and worry about registering later.

You have a great plan for next week. If you find yourself slipping, try to focus on 1 or 2 big ones (like the water) and work your way back into the structure we need. I know I am struggling to kick things back into high gear as well. Together we can DO this!

 

[NCRedding]

Thanks for the comments, Terri. I decided to work as though I am already signed up for next year's 1/2. So, I ate my last poptart today for breakfast, and got rid of all the others remaining in the house.

Lunch was a grilled chicken salad, no snacking not on Atkins. It was such a beautiful day that I went for a walk--2 miles in 34 minutes. Felt good, even though I never could pass the man walking with the cane--he was really clipping along.

 

[sarahsmom73]

Hi NC! NInce to meet you!

 

[pettyone]

It was such a beautiful day that I went for a walk--2 miles in 34 minutes. Felt good, even though I never could pass the man walking with the cane--he was really clipping along.

You did a great job!!

Sometimes when it's really cold outside, I will walk in the City/County Building near where I work...well, there is a gentleman walking there DAILY who is 78...I not only can't GET on his pace, I will NEVER pass him & I'm 44 years his junior...he inspires me, but I don't want to HURT myself!!

 

[NCRedding]

Weighed in last night and was happy to see a loss (3.75) over my last weigh-in. I've decided to stick with the TOPS weigh-in, as it is a doctor's scale, and mine at home is so unpredictible. I will step on the one at home just to make sure I am losing, but won't rely on it for an accurate pound.

On program and drinking my water. I plan to walk today. Made my sugar free jello for treat.

I walked while DD was at dance class-not sure of distance. Then had a stressful evening, let myself get hungry and ate pizza and conversation hearts--don't think either of those are on induction.

 

[sarahsmom73]

Great job on the loss!!! Keep it going!

 

[NCRedding]

Back on program after the diversion Tuesday night. Today promises to be busy, but I am prepared with snack bars (atkins approved) and water, in case I get stuck in court over lunch. I plan to walk this evening.

 

[geetey]

Good for you for getting right back on plan!!
CONGRATS on your loss!! That's awesome!