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Wow, it is hard to believe it has been almost two months since my last journal entry. I knew I was ignoring this part--I just didn't know how well.
So, anyway, here it is November 1 at 5:22 am. Time change has me up early. It is time for re-commitment to myself and my health.
I really don't feel well. My body aches; my feet hurt; my stomach hurts; I get headaches easily. I can't walk across the parking lot without breathing heavily. My IBS is kicking in regularly. My clothes don't fit; pictures make me cringe; I go on airplanes and rides afraid that I won't fit. I have developed the stomach sag that looks so awful. Even my knees are flabby. They also pop when going down stairs. Plantar facitis is back. My cholesteral is borderline high. I come from a family with a strong history of diabetes. My brother died from pancreatic cancer, which is linked to diabetes. 9 out of 10 Type 2 diabetics are overweight. This is no longer a matter of disliking how I look; this is my life.
I read the journal pieces of AprilN who lost 155 pounds and something she said struck me--too often, we begin weight loss because of self-loathing. The correct mindset for her was when she realized she needed to love herself. She and I deserve to have our bodies run with the best possible fuel. I mean, I pay extra for premium gas for my car, why not apply the same principles to me--I would like to keep my body alot longer than I plan on keeping my car.
My past problems: Exercise--I start a program, and then allow myself to be side-lined by something--bad weather, stress at work, soreness. I love the idea of exercising--I am just not crazy about the sweat and the actual work. I feel as though exercise should be the main focus for me over the next few months. Exercise will increase my metabolism, and will help me with stress--I really do feel myself relaxing and letting go of my worries when I walk. In addition, the next months are so busy with the holidays, that I can't just rely on diet to make it thru. My plan for the next two months is to work out at Curves at least 3 times per week, and walk at least 8 miles per week.
Water: I have a hard time getting my water in. I reach for diet sodas first, then water tastes so bland in comparison. My plan for the next two weeks: be aware of what I drink--drink at least 4 8 oz glasses of just water per day. We have the water cooler at work--this is an easy way to make a difference.
Food: I have been thinking thru my food plans. I have had good success on Atkins, but have had a great amount of difficulty in sticking to it. It worked at first, because my DH and I did it together. I am thinking of trying a modified plan over the next two months. I will try to focus on high protein, and high fiber products. I will plan for healthy snacks--things like oatmeal--high fiber and low sugar variety. I also have found some soups that would be easy to eat, and are not loaded with sodium or carbs. I will THINK about what I am eating--I will not mindlessly fill my mouth with junk.
My stats today: 252 pounds, and a total of 139 inches (bust/waist/hips). My doctor has set a reasonable goal of 180 for me with my height.
My goal for today: get to Curves, get weighed and measured, and refresh my familiarity with the equipment. Drink 4 8 oz glasses of water. THINK about my food intake before consuming.
Good morning--it is a great day to be alive!
So, anyway, here it is November 1 at 5:22 am. Time change has me up early. It is time for re-commitment to myself and my health.
I really don't feel well. My body aches; my feet hurt; my stomach hurts; I get headaches easily. I can't walk across the parking lot without breathing heavily. My IBS is kicking in regularly. My clothes don't fit; pictures make me cringe; I go on airplanes and rides afraid that I won't fit. I have developed the stomach sag that looks so awful. Even my knees are flabby. They also pop when going down stairs. Plantar facitis is back. My cholesteral is borderline high. I come from a family with a strong history of diabetes. My brother died from pancreatic cancer, which is linked to diabetes. 9 out of 10 Type 2 diabetics are overweight. This is no longer a matter of disliking how I look; this is my life.
I read the journal pieces of AprilN who lost 155 pounds and something she said struck me--too often, we begin weight loss because of self-loathing. The correct mindset for her was when she realized she needed to love herself. She and I deserve to have our bodies run with the best possible fuel. I mean, I pay extra for premium gas for my car, why not apply the same principles to me--I would like to keep my body alot longer than I plan on keeping my car.
My past problems: Exercise--I start a program, and then allow myself to be side-lined by something--bad weather, stress at work, soreness. I love the idea of exercising--I am just not crazy about the sweat and the actual work. I feel as though exercise should be the main focus for me over the next few months. Exercise will increase my metabolism, and will help me with stress--I really do feel myself relaxing and letting go of my worries when I walk. In addition, the next months are so busy with the holidays, that I can't just rely on diet to make it thru. My plan for the next two months is to work out at Curves at least 3 times per week, and walk at least 8 miles per week.
Water: I have a hard time getting my water in. I reach for diet sodas first, then water tastes so bland in comparison. My plan for the next two weeks: be aware of what I drink--drink at least 4 8 oz glasses of just water per day. We have the water cooler at work--this is an easy way to make a difference.
Food: I have been thinking thru my food plans. I have had good success on Atkins, but have had a great amount of difficulty in sticking to it. It worked at first, because my DH and I did it together. I am thinking of trying a modified plan over the next two months. I will try to focus on high protein, and high fiber products. I will plan for healthy snacks--things like oatmeal--high fiber and low sugar variety. I also have found some soups that would be easy to eat, and are not loaded with sodium or carbs. I will THINK about what I am eating--I will not mindlessly fill my mouth with junk.
My stats today: 252 pounds, and a total of 139 inches (bust/waist/hips). My doctor has set a reasonable goal of 180 for me with my height.
My goal for today: get to Curves, get weighed and measured, and refresh my familiarity with the equipment. Drink 4 8 oz glasses of water. THINK about my food intake before consuming.
Good morning--it is a great day to be alive!
I am please with yesterday. I did drink my water, I weighed/measured at Curves 
Refreshed my knowledge of the equipment. I made good choices on food.
Today is off to a good start--I went to Curves and worked out--felt great!
I am doing well so far today--just wish that Halloween candy would quit calling my name.
Refreshed my knowledge of the equipment. I made good choices on food.Today is off to a good start--I went to Curves and worked out--felt great!
I am doing well so far today--just wish that Halloween candy would quit calling my name.
Did well with eating choices on Wednesday. Thursday was tough due to travelling to a seminar, but I still am proud of the choices I made. Didn't eat perfectly--but didn't binge--which for me is a great accomplishment.
Worked out at Curves this am. Weighed in at home for a loss
I realized that I had the nibbles today--then I realized that I had not drunk my water like I should have. I think drinking water is very important for me. I also notice that my desire to eat kicks in when I walk in my house--I clearly associate noshing with being at home.
So, this is the weekend--what is my plan: Work out at Curves, and walk tomorrow, and run tons of errands. Drink my water, starting with the first thing in the morning. Make hot tea when I get the desire to eat at the house. Get it thru my head that I am not hungry, just because I am home!!
Worked out at Curves this am. Weighed in at home for a loss
I realized that I had the nibbles today--then I realized that I had not drunk my water like I should have. I think drinking water is very important for me. I also notice that my desire to eat kicks in when I walk in my house--I clearly associate noshing with being at home.
So, this is the weekend--what is my plan: Work out at Curves, and walk tomorrow, and run tons of errands. Drink my water, starting with the first thing in the morning. Make hot tea when I get the desire to eat at the house. Get it thru my head that I am not hungry, just because I am home!!
Yesterday, I could have been better a my eating choices--I didn't binge, but I didn't eat like a healthy person would. I did exercise--Curves, walking, and crushing cans 135 for the month.
My weigh in this morning was good I've lost 2 pounds since 11/1. I walked the track this evening--the weather was so gorgeous. Added another 50 minutes to my exercise total. So I am at 185 for the month.
My goals for this week: Work out at Curves 3 times (Mon, Wed., and Thurs). Walk 8 miles (I've already done 2.5) Drink my water.
My weigh in this morning was good I've lost 2 pounds since 11/1. I walked the track this evening--the weather was so gorgeous. Added another 50 minutes to my exercise total. So I am at 185 for the month.
My goals for this week: Work out at Curves 3 times (Mon, Wed., and Thurs). Walk 8 miles (I've already done 2.5) Drink my water.
. Did lots of walking.WOW - you have had some sort of rebirth in the weight loss world - good job!!!!!! Keep up the good work. The realization of what our weight is doing to our bodies is a hard one to the fathom but until we realize that we can't truly do what our bodies deserve. So good job for doing that!!!!
Take care
Keep on
Chris
Take care
Keep on
Chris
I am so frustrated with myself. I hate when I do what I did this morning. I set the clock for 6 to go to Curves. Woke up just a few minutes before 6; turned off the clock, and then didn't get up at 6--I was awake the whole time, so I didn't get any more sleep, but I still didn't get up to go, knowing that I will have no time today to get my workout in, other than this am.
It is SOOOO easy to stay away from here when things aren't going well. I am not sure why I do what I do to myself. I eat things I know aren't healthy, in big portions. One of my problems is I see myself as I used to be "thin". I was appalled this week to see my picture in the paper-when did I get so fat?? No one would ever describe me as thin any more, and I haven't been for 12 years. I spent my thirties overweight, with the exception of maybe 6 months.
My focus this month will be on exercise. I will exercise at Curves 3 times a week.
My second focus will be on drinking water. I will drink 64 ounces of water a day this month, even on Christmas.
My focus this month will be on exercise. I will exercise at Curves 3 times a week.
My second focus will be on drinking water. I will drink 64 ounces of water a day this month, even on Christmas.
Here it is: the end of 2005, and the start of a New Year. I love the fact that each day we are given is an opportunity to change, or to remain the same. We have so many options in our lives. It can be exciting or it can be scary. I plan on treating it as exciting!!
This will be the year of my health. It isn't a matter of looks (although I care about that too); but this is my health, my life, and what example I set for my DD.
What works for me: Drink my water each day. I know it works--I've seen time over that I snack and am hungry more on the days that I don't drink water. I have the cooler at the office, and the filtration system at home. This I can do.
Exercise: I can't lose or maintain without exercise. It is a wonderful stress reliever. I love going to Curves, and working out with all the other women in the morning. It is a positive experience, and I feel great after I finish. I also enjoy walking solo, especially with the new iPod I got for Christmas. It helps me clear my mind and think about my life.
I like to keep charts and see measurements, so I have designed a walking chart, and a weight loss chart. I am currently 75.5 pounds over the goal weight set by my doctor (and it is a reasonable goal weight--not some pie-in-the-sky goal). I would like to be at my goal weight by my 45th birthday, which is in 15 months. This is doable at 5 pounds a month, or around 1.25 per week (average).
Welcome to 2006 (just a little early).
This will be the year of my health. It isn't a matter of looks (although I care about that too); but this is my health, my life, and what example I set for my DD.
What works for me: Drink my water each day. I know it works--I've seen time over that I snack and am hungry more on the days that I don't drink water. I have the cooler at the office, and the filtration system at home. This I can do.
Exercise: I can't lose or maintain without exercise. It is a wonderful stress reliever. I love going to Curves, and working out with all the other women in the morning. It is a positive experience, and I feel great after I finish. I also enjoy walking solo, especially with the new iPod I got for Christmas. It helps me clear my mind and think about my life.
I like to keep charts and see measurements, so I have designed a walking chart, and a weight loss chart. I am currently 75.5 pounds over the goal weight set by my doctor (and it is a reasonable goal weight--not some pie-in-the-sky goal). I would like to be at my goal weight by my 45th birthday, which is in 15 months. This is doable at 5 pounds a month, or around 1.25 per week (average).
Welcome to 2006 (just a little early).
I have been exercising, and drinking my water. I have started the challenges--drinking water, losing 5 pounds in January, 7 pounds before Valentines, exercise challenge and walking to disney challenge 2. Whew--sounds like alot, but they are all related.
Thus far: I drank my water for 1/1, and am at 16 oz. for 1/2.
I have exercised 105 minutes in 2006.
I have walked 3.5 miles towards Disney.
I am not weighing again until I return from my vacation next Monday.
Thus far: I drank my water for 1/1, and am at 16 oz. for 1/2.
I have exercised 105 minutes in 2006.
I have walked 3.5 miles towards Disney.
I am not weighing again until I return from my vacation next Monday.
I was pleased when I weighed in after my trip to WDW, since we had some wonderful meals while there, but with all the walking, I was actually down 2 pounds.
I have started back on Atkins, I am now in the middle of Day Two. Water intake could be better but still OK. I've worked out at Curves, or walked, or done some physical activity almost every day since the new year started. Yay for me!
I have started back on Atkins, I am now in the middle of Day Two. Water intake could be better but still OK. I've worked out at Curves, or walked, or done some physical activity almost every day since the new year started. Yay for me!
Long time not posting.
Decided that low-carb is not for me at this point. I am now trying to focus on eating healthy. I have been using fitday to determine how my eating habits are. I have lost weight, and plan on continuing this.
My goals for this next week:
Curves Monday, Wed, Frid.
Drink my water
Decided that low-carb is not for me at this point. I am now trying to focus on eating healthy. I have been using fitday to determine how my eating habits are. I have lost weight, and plan on continuing this.
My goals for this next week:
Curves Monday, Wed, Frid.
Drink my water
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