Yesterday, I went slightly over on my calories. I messed up at lunch, but got home and made a cheese quesadilla and cooked zucchini and spinach. I didn’t feel like working out at all, and put it off quite awhile, but finally picked up the weights at 10:00 and lifted for about 20 minutes. With my mood, it was as good as it was going to get.
I also measured myself again, just to see how I’ve done. The first time I measured myself was in January of 2009 when we got an exercise program to do. Then I found those measurements in March of this year, and measured again, to see how I had been doing. In those 14 months, I had lost a little bit over 26 inches on my body, mostly from my thighs. So awesome, that even though I’m not fitting into any different size, there is a difference. My pants are definitely baggier around the thighs than they used to be.
A week ago, I was lamenting to my sister that I’d lost 26 inches and 35 pounds, I haven’t gone down one single size in anything, and I was a little frustrated about it, but she made an excellent point. As overweight as I am, I’m losing inches and fat from everywhere, not just a couple of specific places, and it’s going to take awhile because I have to lose more from everywhere before there’s a big enough difference to get new clothes. It’s actually a comfort, her putting it like that.
And on to other happy news, I measured myself again last night, to see how I’ve done in the last 2 and a half months since March. I discovered I am down another 6 ½ inches! That’s a total of 32 inches in the last year and a half. It is so cool to me that I’m doing it. I’m losing weight and gaining muscle, and literally shrinking, even though it’s not too visible yet. I’m doing what I never thought (and never even tried) I could do. Amazing!
Friday, June 4, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
I discovered I like yoga.
Yesterday, I forgot food for a lunch, so I ended up eating in the cafeteria, and I really shouldn’t do that. Without the planning, I just don’t pay attention to what’s healthy or not, etc. So I ate more than I should have (and it wasn’t even that good), and added up the calories immediately. Then I spent the afternoon planning my dinner, so that it would fit in. I was totally stoked to make a “greek” omelet, with feta, etc. Unfortunately, when I got home, the feta had gone bad. So I instead used Monterey jack cheese, 2 ¾ C. spinach, 1 C. sliced baby zucchini, onion and garlic and had a pretty darn delicious and actually healthy omelet. I was pretty much filled up for the rest of the evening which was great.
For exercise, I had my water aerobics which was great, except for the 2 new ladies who were really irritating. It’s always kind of hard to hear the teacher in the pool, but these women were talking and squealing and giggling, etc, and it made it really hard to hear. Then they kept on floating into my space when we were doing an exercise, and instead of scooting back, so I could actually do the exercise, they just kept on going. I had to move out of their way several times because they weren’t paying attention.
Anyways, after that, I went home to try out some yoga. I got a book from the library (I really like it!!!) called Mega Yoga, by Megan Garcia. She’s a larger girl, and adapts all of the moves for a larger person. The first ¾ of the book goes over the moves, breathing and proper positioning. And the last ¼ is basically a picture workout. Just do each picture for the amount of time you feel comfortable. I did them all, and then did a couple of them again, because I wanted to do it for a half hour. All in all, I really liked it, and the book was really perfect for any beginners. Jeff didn’t like it quite so much, since I asked him to turn the TV off so I could relax and not get distracted. I’m not into the meditation part, but I can definitely be quiet and relax, so that’s what I did.
My calories for yesterday were 1733. At the top of my range, but still in it.
For exercise, I had my water aerobics which was great, except for the 2 new ladies who were really irritating. It’s always kind of hard to hear the teacher in the pool, but these women were talking and squealing and giggling, etc, and it made it really hard to hear. Then they kept on floating into my space when we were doing an exercise, and instead of scooting back, so I could actually do the exercise, they just kept on going. I had to move out of their way several times because they weren’t paying attention.
Anyways, after that, I went home to try out some yoga. I got a book from the library (I really like it!!!) called Mega Yoga, by Megan Garcia. She’s a larger girl, and adapts all of the moves for a larger person. The first ¾ of the book goes over the moves, breathing and proper positioning. And the last ¼ is basically a picture workout. Just do each picture for the amount of time you feel comfortable. I did them all, and then did a couple of them again, because I wanted to do it for a half hour. All in all, I really liked it, and the book was really perfect for any beginners. Jeff didn’t like it quite so much, since I asked him to turn the TV off so I could relax and not get distracted. I’m not into the meditation part, but I can definitely be quiet and relax, so that’s what I did.
My calories for yesterday were 1733. At the top of my range, but still in it.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Successful again!
This weekend I did pretty well. While I did eat more than I normally would, due to a BBQ, I didn’t eat a huge amount more. We actually threw the BBQ, so I was able to make most of the food and knew the nutritional counts on most of it.
We had been watching the weather channel every day and they had said that Sunday was going to be a nice day, but Monday not so much, so we scheduled the BBQ for Sunday with high hopes. Unfortunately, I think they got it backwards because on Sunday, it started raining at 6pm, so we set up two awnings in the yard and still had our BBQ. Everyone ate under the awnings, so it wasn’t too horrible. The only problem really was that the kids were running around playing, and getting wet.
Then on Monday, the weather was sunny and clear and warm, the entire day! So Jeff and I cut some flowers from the yard and went to the cemetery to honor the dead. I always leave flowers at my uncle’s grave, those of my cousins who died young, a couple of veterans who have no flowers left at theirs, and one grave in particular. It’s a small grave, and all it says on it is “Six Theo Krieger Babies”. It always makes me tear up, thinking that some mother in the early 1900’s lost six babies. I imagine they weren’t all babies, but children of different ages who perished through a fire or something like that. What a heartbreaking event to go through. It still makes me tear up, thinking about it.
I don’t have my calorie counts on me, of the weekend, but Monday was 1825. A little over my limit, but no huge deal. Tuesday was another story, but let me just say I went a good amount over and leave it at that. I had my weigh in last night at weight watchers, and I am down another 2.4 pounds! My weight is now 280.6! I am so close to the 270’s, I can taste it!I just know if I exercise this week and watch what I eat and track, I’m finally gonna be there next week! Last night officially puts me at 35 pounds lost, since I started! I’m really proud that I haven’t gained any of it back. It’s been a very slow, but very steady decrease, which is fine with me. I’d like to go faster, but I’d have to buckle down a bit more, and I have a feeling if I did that, I’d end up sabotaging myself and not helping my progress at all. So I’ll just keep going the way I am. I’ve been consistently losing 4-5 pounds per month. I can accept that!
I’m really excited to go to my water aerobics class tonight. They didn’t have it on Monday because of Memorial day, so I miss it.
I hope you had a nice Memorial day, and remembered, at some point, the reason for the day and honored those who gave their lives for us.
We had been watching the weather channel every day and they had said that Sunday was going to be a nice day, but Monday not so much, so we scheduled the BBQ for Sunday with high hopes. Unfortunately, I think they got it backwards because on Sunday, it started raining at 6pm, so we set up two awnings in the yard and still had our BBQ. Everyone ate under the awnings, so it wasn’t too horrible. The only problem really was that the kids were running around playing, and getting wet.
Then on Monday, the weather was sunny and clear and warm, the entire day! So Jeff and I cut some flowers from the yard and went to the cemetery to honor the dead. I always leave flowers at my uncle’s grave, those of my cousins who died young, a couple of veterans who have no flowers left at theirs, and one grave in particular. It’s a small grave, and all it says on it is “Six Theo Krieger Babies”. It always makes me tear up, thinking that some mother in the early 1900’s lost six babies. I imagine they weren’t all babies, but children of different ages who perished through a fire or something like that. What a heartbreaking event to go through. It still makes me tear up, thinking about it.
I don’t have my calorie counts on me, of the weekend, but Monday was 1825. A little over my limit, but no huge deal. Tuesday was another story, but let me just say I went a good amount over and leave it at that. I had my weigh in last night at weight watchers, and I am down another 2.4 pounds! My weight is now 280.6! I am so close to the 270’s, I can taste it!I just know if I exercise this week and watch what I eat and track, I’m finally gonna be there next week! Last night officially puts me at 35 pounds lost, since I started! I’m really proud that I haven’t gained any of it back. It’s been a very slow, but very steady decrease, which is fine with me. I’d like to go faster, but I’d have to buckle down a bit more, and I have a feeling if I did that, I’d end up sabotaging myself and not helping my progress at all. So I’ll just keep going the way I am. I’ve been consistently losing 4-5 pounds per month. I can accept that!
I’m really excited to go to my water aerobics class tonight. They didn’t have it on Monday because of Memorial day, so I miss it.
I hope you had a nice Memorial day, and remembered, at some point, the reason for the day and honored those who gave their lives for us.
Friday, May 28, 2010
My daily update
I can’t find my tracking book, but I know I’ve stayed within my calories for the last two days. Yesterday, I packed alunch and everything, but decided at the last minute I wanted the deli food, you know, the deep fried stuff. I looked up calories and everything, and in the end, was able to get what I wanted, and then had my chili for dinner. I’m sure my fat intake was above what is suggested, I’m not too worried because my calories were fine, and I haven’t done that in a long time! I think my calories yesterday were around 1650-ish.
On Sunday, we’re having a bbq with some friends and family (supposedly the weather will be good). While they may be bringing a dish, we’re providing most of it, which actually works out great. It might be more work for me, but it also means that I’ll know the nutritionals on nearly every food there! I’m really looking forward to it! After my last bbqing fiasco, this should make up for it nicely.
On Sunday, we’re having a bbq with some friends and family (supposedly the weather will be good). While they may be bringing a dish, we’re providing most of it, which actually works out great. It might be more work for me, but it also means that I’ll know the nutritionals on nearly every food there! I’m really looking forward to it! After my last bbqing fiasco, this should make up for it nicely.
I got an award!
I received an award today from Teale, at Teales Meals, my first award ever! It totally made my day last night when I saw the email. It is really wonderful to get support from the people who read my blog, and to give support to those who need it!The rules of the award is that you must choose 7 bloggers to pass the award on to, and must share 7 things about yourself that your readers may not know.
Here’s my 7 things that I’m sure you don’t know about me.
1. I don’t really like chocolate, at any time. About 2 or 3 times a year, I’ll buy myself a candy bar, but other than that, I don’t go crazy over it. Now, my hubby on the other hand is like a girl in a chocolate store. He longs for and craves chocolate like it’s going out of style. LOL, whenever I receive a gift of chocolate (birthday, secretary’s day, Christmas, etc.) I bring it home to Jeff who makes it vanish within 5 minutes, if that. (And it saves me calories!!!)
2. I can’t stand to wear necklaces. They make me feel constricted, and I get a claustrophobic feeling. Then they sometimes pull on the little hairs on your neck (the ones you can’t see) or if you get a little warm and sticky, they kind of bunch up and are hard to turn, etc. When I got married to Jeff, this made the gift giving portion of our marriage a little tougher for him. His first gift to me when we were dating? A necklace. And it’s really pretty. And I’ve worn it once. 3 years ago. Otherwise it’s enjoying the confines of my jewelry box.
3. I am the second of eight kids. I have one older brother, 5 younger sisters and 2 younger brothers, not in that order. I am 13 years older than my youngest sister who just turned 15 years old this month. I have to say, I loved growing up in a big family. We’re all really close, even with the two who live in different states. We always had someone to play with or talk to. I can truly appreciate the gift I got, growing up in a large family. I will always have someone I can depend on, and who will support me and vice versa.
4. (Following Teale here) I met my husband on-line. It was a Catholic website, since we’re both catholic and it’s important to us. I had been on there for about 3 years, and he was on there for 1 month. He lived in my state, over in Eastern Oregon, but I thought he looked cute in his picture, so I introduced myself in March of 2007 and he wrote back, and we carried on like that for 2 months. Then in May, I drove over and met him and we really hit it off. We did the long distance dating thing until September when he moved to my area. And did the actual short-distance dating thing for 2 months until we got engaged in November. We got married on the hottest day of the year in July of 2008. It was 96 degrees. And unbearable temperature, considering how many layers I was wearing. Jeff and the groomsmen (his brothers) have Scotland in their blood, so they wore kilts (air circulation!!!) and we had a bagpiper. It was a truly beautiful day!
5. I don’t drink coffee. I think it tastes yucky, the flavor is such a turn-off for me. It ranks right up there with Brussels Sprouts. They’re both bitter and require something (or in my case, a lot of somethings) to make it tolerable. Nuff said.
6. I love to drive. Through the years, I’ve noticed that a few times a year, I get restless. I need to get out and do something or go somewhere. That’s actually why we went to the beach this last weekend. Anyways, I’ve noticed that in the past, that’s the point where I’d quit my job and find something new. Luckily, I’ve stayed where I’m at for over 4 years which is, for me, a huge deal. Despite not being very happy with my job sometimes, I’ve stayed. Oops, I totally veered away from the original subject. LOL. Anyways, my point is that when I get restless, I take an hour or so long drive. I go up into the hills, or down to the lake, just to go somewhere. When we go to the beach, I love to drive. I’m not sure about this, but it just might be the power and control that’s in my hands at those times.
7. I get carsick easily. There’s a reason Jeff doesn’t drive me around much. It seems, lately, no matter who drives, I get nauseous and uncomfortable. When we are visiting my in-laws, and we go to see my husband’s brother’s family, they always have me drive, so that I don’t get sick. When we went to eastern Washington a month ago to see my cousin and her husband, I got to drive an Audi, because he figured he’d rather have me driving it, than throwing up in it. When I was a kid and we went on road trips, my Mom always made sure to pack “Laura’s bucket”. You know what that was for. At one point, I think it even had my name on it. Crazy part was, if Mom drove, I had no problem. Now, of course, it’s a different story. My Mom’s driving makes me crazy!!!
So there you go! And now, [drumroll please] I present to you the 7 bloggers I am giving to Beautiful Blogger Award to.
1 & 2. Jennifer and Teresa at Weight Loss Journey~ Our Medifast blog. While doing Medifast, they both focus strongly on health. I’ve been following their blog for quite some time now, and really enjoy reading about their journey and their struggles and successes.
3. Lyn at Escape from Obesity who has really struggled on her amazing journey, but is succeeding and winning! Lyn writes fantastic blogs about her struggles, and I always make a point to check out her blog every day so I don’t miss anything.
4. Overcoming Obesity at 365 days with the 330 pound woman. She has been a real inspiration. I started at 315 and am down to 283 in about 8-ish months. And she started at 330 and is down to 277 in just 6 months! What a fantastic job! If I buckled down, maybe I could do this. :)
5. Mrs. Fata$$ at Did I just eat that out loud. I get a real kick out of her blog. She literally writes whatever comes out of her mouth, whether the natural world would think it’s too much information or not. Reading about her struggles and day to day life is a real kick in the pants.
6. John at Taking it off for life is a new blog I recently came across. John’s doing a good job with his weight loss, and even though he struggles, he gets back up and keeps on going. I admire those who can do that!
7. Ericka at Thunder Thigh Bride. Ericka blogs about daily life, weight loss and planning her wedding all in one! What a multi-tasker!
Even though this is only 7 people, I read probably 30 blogs daily and would choose everyone if I could. It takes great strength and courage to share the most personal aspects of your life with people you do not know. Those who are struggling with weight loss are an amazing inspiration to me.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
My biggest reason for losing weight...
Yesterday, on http://jackfit.blogspot.com/ he posted a blog asking for a picture of your reason for losing weight. After a long time of really thinking about it, and going through my list of reasons, I found my best one.
My reason for losing weight is:
That about sums it up for me perfectly. The picture is of my niece, but I just wanted a baby picture. Jeff and I had a semi-serious conversation the other day about how we’re both stressed, and frustrated that it isn’t happening for us, and so we agreed to stop trying to get pregnant until we have both lost 20% of our original starting weight. That puts me at about 65-ish pounds, so around 250. I have about 33 pounds to go to get there. Jeff’s is a little higher, but I’m sure he’ll be there in no time. I figure it’ll probably be around 5 or 6 months before we’re trying again. At that point, he’ll be finished with school and hopefully working somewhere, and we can get more into testing, etc.
I guess what really brought that on is that another of my younger sisters had her 3rd baby yesterday morning. It’s hard to believe that two of my little sisters each have three kids now, and I’m still batting zero. It’s part frustrating because they’ve grown closer because they’re both home most of the time, so they can hang out and their kids can play together, and I can’t hang out with anyone until after I get home from work. I truly envy them their good fortune.
I’d never have thought, growing up, that infertility would be something we’d have to deal with in our marriage. It’s one of those things that you simply assume will happen, because it’s what our bodies are made to do. And it’s terribly frustrating and heartbreaking to me, knowing that there’s a chance I may never get to feel a baby growing inside me, never bond with a baby while I nurse, never have those experiences that I’ve longed for since I was young. It makes me feel like it’s so unfair that I have to suffer through a period, or have those other parts of my body that are made for something specific, and may never be used. What’s the point?!?
Sorry to vent, I’m just going through a tough time again right now. I’m trying to figure out how to not think about getting pregnant, or not try for the next 6 or more months. I am clueless. I have no idea how to go about that, since there are things that happen that show me exactly where I am in my cycle. Why did this have to happen to us?
Anyways, really sorry about that again. Here’s the better part of the day. My calories for Wednesday were 1,425! Really good! And 3 days in a row that I’ve stayed in my limits. I feel, in this area, everything is going well. I have habits instilled and they help me follow through every day. It’s pretty cool to know that I’m doing this myself. I’ve committed myself to a (very) long-term project; this from someone who used to shy away from such things. I always wanted results right away, and knowing that the results are slow in coming is just so different for me. But I’m doing it. I think about a year from now and know that I’m going to continue losing weight and getting stronger and healthier, and in a year, I’ll be at least 60 pounds lighter! How great is that?!?!?!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Forgot to add...
I forgot to add: my weight last night was 283 pounds! That's a loss of 1.8 pounds this week!
Muscle burns more calories than fat
Well, I may not get in every day, but at least every other day is better than nothing! The last two days have been really good! On Monday night, I made a Turkey Veggie Chili in the crockpot to take with me to work for lunch. It turned out delicious and filling, and only 256 calories for 2 Cups, because it’s mostly vegetable and a small amount of turkey and beans.
So my daily calorie totals were 1,766 on Monday and 1,537 on Tuesday! YAY! I’ve also been doing my workouts, consistently. One of these days I’ll show a picture of my calendars with stars on them (for when I work out). They’re quite colorful and are a definite motivational tool. So far this month, I’ve worked out 19 days out of 24 (from yesterday) and I’ll be going to do my water aerobics tonight as well.
At my weight watchers meeting last night, our leader said that “muscle burns more calories than fat” which makes sense, and then she said “when a woman wants to lose weight, what’s the first exercise she thinks of?” And of course, everyone said the treadmill, which is a good aerobic exercise, but then asked the one guy in the room what the first thing he started doing was and he said lifting weights. And that’s why men lose weight faster than women. They develop more muscle from the start and their bodies burn more calories because of it. It makes sense to me, especially since my husband is losing weight at a faster rate than I am, and he’s doing mostly strength training, but what are your thoughts?
So my daily calorie totals were 1,766 on Monday and 1,537 on Tuesday! YAY! I’ve also been doing my workouts, consistently. One of these days I’ll show a picture of my calendars with stars on them (for when I work out). They’re quite colorful and are a definite motivational tool. So far this month, I’ve worked out 19 days out of 24 (from yesterday) and I’ll be going to do my water aerobics tonight as well.
At my weight watchers meeting last night, our leader said that “muscle burns more calories than fat” which makes sense, and then she said “when a woman wants to lose weight, what’s the first exercise she thinks of?” And of course, everyone said the treadmill, which is a good aerobic exercise, but then asked the one guy in the room what the first thing he started doing was and he said lifting weights. And that’s why men lose weight faster than women. They develop more muscle from the start and their bodies burn more calories because of it. It makes sense to me, especially since my husband is losing weight at a faster rate than I am, and he’s doing mostly strength training, but what are your thoughts?
Monday, May 24, 2010
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes...
This weekend was just ok. On Friday night, I worked out for 45 minutes and ate well.
On Saturday, we decided to go to the beach overnight, which we haven’t done in awhile. So I had some oatmeal in the morning, and then on the way out, we stopped to get some snacks. We got PopChips, some tiny peanut butter cookies, and a 4 pack of fig newtons. Of which I had one serving of each, even going so far as counting them out. Then we stopped at Starbucks and I discovered they have an 8 oz. cup you can ask for, they just don’t advertise it, so I had my kid sized chai latte while he drank his 18 oz coffee, and it shows how slow I drink it, we finished at the very same time. I guess the point is that I racked up 2309 calories for the day, staying within portion sizes on everything. I just had too many things. As a side note, I did track every single thing I ate, so I consider that a positive. And even though I went over on my calories, I didn’t go over the amount of calories that my body burns each day, so that’s also a positive. And for something that makes me “obsessive” according to my husband, I completely forgot to bring my weights or a video with us. So when we went to the beach, I found two rocks of like weight and size, to hold in my hands and brought them back up to our room. He watched TV, while I worked out with my rocks. I thought that for me, this is a real change. Used to be if I didn’t have what I needed, I’d just not work out. Now, I use rocks for weights, and if I want to walk, I watch TV and walk, making sure that my steps are between 145 and 170 steps per minute. What a change!
Then on Sunday, I didn’t eat any snacks, but we did go out for breakfast, then got pizza when we got home. I have to say, the pizza wasn’t as good as I remember it being. It seemed really greasy, and even tasted like oil, not the cheese. I ate my dinner, but I didn’t think it was really not worth the calories that it cost me. And I ended the day at 2403, still below the amount I burn daily, but closer than I like. So last night, I walked for 45 minutes while watching TV, and at one point weighed myself, and my weight was about a pound higher. Not too bad, but I’m back on schedule today.
Now for the fun part; last night, I couldn’t find the swimsuit I’ve been using for my class, so I pulled a different one out of my drawer. I don’t know where it came from, but it’s been with me for years, and lingered through 9 different moves, and although I’ve had it for several years I have never worn it. It’s a really cute chocolate brown, halter dress kind of thing that goes to midthigh. Anyways, I’ve pulled it on before and it was a real struggle. I’d get my legs in, and then wiggle and hop and kick my legs out and stick out my butt, straining, just to get it over my thighs and up to my waist. And then, the top, in the back would never go all the way up. (Therein lies the reason I’ve never worn it.) However, last night, I got my legs in, and bent down and pulled it all the way up to my upper back, with hardly any effort at all! It even pulls in certain places, like my tummy, and smooths out the bumps a little. I couldn’t believe it! So I’m going to wear it for the first time to my class tonight!
And for the annoying part, Jeff and I have been noticing lately that when it comes to my sisters and cousins (who all have kids), we are always the ones who have to change our plans because it’s inconvenient for them. For example; we get together sometimes with my Sister and her family for dinner and a movie. And we always do it at their house. When we mentioned doing it at our house, my BIL made a comment that since they have kids, it’s easiest to do it at their house so the kids can go to bed on time, ets. I understand that kids need to go to bed on time, but I’ve even offered to do dinner earlier so we can get the movie done and they can take off in time to get the kids to bed. It’s just small things like this, but I find them really frustrating, because it’s as if those with kids get this special citizenship, and we’re low on the totem pole because we don’t have any.
Ok, rant is done.
Hope you all had a nice weekend!
On Saturday, we decided to go to the beach overnight, which we haven’t done in awhile. So I had some oatmeal in the morning, and then on the way out, we stopped to get some snacks. We got PopChips, some tiny peanut butter cookies, and a 4 pack of fig newtons. Of which I had one serving of each, even going so far as counting them out. Then we stopped at Starbucks and I discovered they have an 8 oz. cup you can ask for, they just don’t advertise it, so I had my kid sized chai latte while he drank his 18 oz coffee, and it shows how slow I drink it, we finished at the very same time. I guess the point is that I racked up 2309 calories for the day, staying within portion sizes on everything. I just had too many things. As a side note, I did track every single thing I ate, so I consider that a positive. And even though I went over on my calories, I didn’t go over the amount of calories that my body burns each day, so that’s also a positive. And for something that makes me “obsessive” according to my husband, I completely forgot to bring my weights or a video with us. So when we went to the beach, I found two rocks of like weight and size, to hold in my hands and brought them back up to our room. He watched TV, while I worked out with my rocks. I thought that for me, this is a real change. Used to be if I didn’t have what I needed, I’d just not work out. Now, I use rocks for weights, and if I want to walk, I watch TV and walk, making sure that my steps are between 145 and 170 steps per minute. What a change!
Then on Sunday, I didn’t eat any snacks, but we did go out for breakfast, then got pizza when we got home. I have to say, the pizza wasn’t as good as I remember it being. It seemed really greasy, and even tasted like oil, not the cheese. I ate my dinner, but I didn’t think it was really not worth the calories that it cost me. And I ended the day at 2403, still below the amount I burn daily, but closer than I like. So last night, I walked for 45 minutes while watching TV, and at one point weighed myself, and my weight was about a pound higher. Not too bad, but I’m back on schedule today.
Now for the fun part; last night, I couldn’t find the swimsuit I’ve been using for my class, so I pulled a different one out of my drawer. I don’t know where it came from, but it’s been with me for years, and lingered through 9 different moves, and although I’ve had it for several years I have never worn it. It’s a really cute chocolate brown, halter dress kind of thing that goes to midthigh. Anyways, I’ve pulled it on before and it was a real struggle. I’d get my legs in, and then wiggle and hop and kick my legs out and stick out my butt, straining, just to get it over my thighs and up to my waist. And then, the top, in the back would never go all the way up. (Therein lies the reason I’ve never worn it.) However, last night, I got my legs in, and bent down and pulled it all the way up to my upper back, with hardly any effort at all! It even pulls in certain places, like my tummy, and smooths out the bumps a little. I couldn’t believe it! So I’m going to wear it for the first time to my class tonight!
And for the annoying part, Jeff and I have been noticing lately that when it comes to my sisters and cousins (who all have kids), we are always the ones who have to change our plans because it’s inconvenient for them. For example; we get together sometimes with my Sister and her family for dinner and a movie. And we always do it at their house. When we mentioned doing it at our house, my BIL made a comment that since they have kids, it’s easiest to do it at their house so the kids can go to bed on time, ets. I understand that kids need to go to bed on time, but I’ve even offered to do dinner earlier so we can get the movie done and they can take off in time to get the kids to bed. It’s just small things like this, but I find them really frustrating, because it’s as if those with kids get this special citizenship, and we’re low on the totem pole because we don’t have any.
Ok, rant is done.
Hope you all had a nice weekend!
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Thursday and Friday
I totally forgot to post yesterday for Thursday, so here’s for that and Friday.
On Thursday, I did really well with my calories. My calorie count was 1409!!! Probably the lowest I’ve had it end up in a long time. I ended up deciding that I wanted to hang out with Jeff instead of going to the gym, so I did the Wii Free step while we watched a TV show. I think I’m going to stop doing that program though because every time I use the balance board, I end up with very sore shins for the next 2 or 3 days, and I think that I’m straining a muscle which occasionally prevents me from doing more exercise for a couple of days. It probably happens because I can’t wear shoes on the balance board, and that’s likely affecting my steps. So I decided that I’m going to get a real step and do it myself on that. I’m kind of looking forward to it!
On Friday, Jeff and I agreed to go out for our dinner, since we had both worked out 5 times. I ate a little less throughout the day so that I could splurge a little bit, but I definitely didn’t starve myself. We went to On the Border (they have great food) and my total calorie count for the day was 1510!!! I can’t believe I did it, but I did!!! It was awesome!
I got up at 11 this morning, and figured that even though I was getting up late, I should eat breakfast, so I made myself a bowl of oatmeal with skim milk and 1 T. of maple syrup. It was pretty good. Then to pair with the weather, I had some tea. Really, a nice morning!
We just decided we’re going to the beach for the night so I have to keep this short. I’m going to bring my weights and a video with me so I can still get my exercise in.
Hope you have a great weekend!
On Thursday, I did really well with my calories. My calorie count was 1409!!! Probably the lowest I’ve had it end up in a long time. I ended up deciding that I wanted to hang out with Jeff instead of going to the gym, so I did the Wii Free step while we watched a TV show. I think I’m going to stop doing that program though because every time I use the balance board, I end up with very sore shins for the next 2 or 3 days, and I think that I’m straining a muscle which occasionally prevents me from doing more exercise for a couple of days. It probably happens because I can’t wear shoes on the balance board, and that’s likely affecting my steps. So I decided that I’m going to get a real step and do it myself on that. I’m kind of looking forward to it!
On Friday, Jeff and I agreed to go out for our dinner, since we had both worked out 5 times. I ate a little less throughout the day so that I could splurge a little bit, but I definitely didn’t starve myself. We went to On the Border (they have great food) and my total calorie count for the day was 1510!!! I can’t believe I did it, but I did!!! It was awesome!
I got up at 11 this morning, and figured that even though I was getting up late, I should eat breakfast, so I made myself a bowl of oatmeal with skim milk and 1 T. of maple syrup. It was pretty good. Then to pair with the weather, I had some tea. Really, a nice morning!
We just decided we’re going to the beach for the night so I have to keep this short. I’m going to bring my weights and a video with me so I can still get my exercise in.
Hope you have a great weekend!
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