I feel like I've figured out what works for my body. In the past I've tried counting calories, cutting out carb and counting points. It works for a while, it does work. But I've also learned how to eat healthy and enjoy it and eat smaller portions and to also have a treat . Since I started adding the 5 serving of fruit/veggies everyday, my eating has easily improved. I don't really crave sweets and if I'm in the mood for one, nothing sounds appealing. Tonight I was "in the mood" for a treat, so I looked in the fridge, the freezer and then the pantry. Nothing. So I ended up having a few stalks of celery. And it was good, I enjoyed it. My cousin and good friend, Sydney, introduced me to lentils last year. I had never eaten lentils until she sent me some recipe's. I. Love. them. (and so do my kids) I actually crave lentils some times. I'm just thrilled right now with how my body is feeling and the way I'm eating. And more happy that it does actually feel like a lifestyle change rather than a temporary diet.
I also started taking Omega-3 vitamins. I've often seen Dr. Oz talk about how essential Omega-3 is and I happen to find a buy one get one free of the vitamin brand Ryan buys. (Walgreens is having a sale) Anyways, I've also noticed a difference since I've started taking it. I have far more energy now. I don't get sluggish at about 1:00 any more and because of that, I'm far more patient with my kids.
I'm also starting to feel stronger. Especially with my running. I can hold a pretty good pace. I'm really looking forward to running a race because I'm confident this will be a year of personal best on my times.
So this has been a good week of change.
weigh in: 194.5 down 1 pound!
measurements:
bust: 41.5.......-.5
belly 38.5.......-.5
baby bulge 40.5......-.5
waist 41..........-.5
hips, arms and legs are the same.
I think I measure my waist and hips in the wrong place. But I'm just going to keep doing it where I am to keep it consistent.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
starting the week out right
for some reason, Monday workouts don't always happen for me. I'm not sure why. But this morning I got a resistance workout in and i plan on doing cardio this evening after I put the kids to bed. Or if they're being good, before bed. It just feels good to start the week right. And I've had a great eating day.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
week 3
well I'm happy to check in at
195.5 a loss of 0.7
I didn't reach my 1 pound goal but I did do the 5 serving of fruits/veggies per day. What a difference that makes! I didn't realize I wasn't eating enough fruits and veggies. I had to find ways to put them in. Sometimes it came as a glass of 100% fruit juice. I had a rough week with sick kids and lack of sleep so I'm hoping this next week will bring better results.
I started a new weight loss challenge on Friday. That will help me to stay on track because it's more people I have to report to and there is money on the line.
This week I want to keep the same goals. Lose a pound and include 5 servings fruit/veggies a day. I want to do it one more week because I want it to become a habit and part of my everyday food intake.
195.5 a loss of 0.7
I didn't reach my 1 pound goal but I did do the 5 serving of fruits/veggies per day. What a difference that makes! I didn't realize I wasn't eating enough fruits and veggies. I had to find ways to put them in. Sometimes it came as a glass of 100% fruit juice. I had a rough week with sick kids and lack of sleep so I'm hoping this next week will bring better results.
I started a new weight loss challenge on Friday. That will help me to stay on track because it's more people I have to report to and there is money on the line.
This week I want to keep the same goals. Lose a pound and include 5 servings fruit/veggies a day. I want to do it one more week because I want it to become a habit and part of my everyday food intake.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
the devil knocked on my door today
and I bought 7 boxes. This will be a real test of my discipline. They don't come until March, not to mention, during Lent. So that will be extra hard.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
no sweat
I have not gotten a workout in since Saturday. The kids are sick and for some reason, it has totally thrown off my schedule. And I just haven't had the motivation. Which isn't like me. Tonight when Charlotte fell asleep at 9:30, I turned a video on and was not in the mood at all. So I cleaned up the kitchen instead. So, I've been more disciplined with my eating because that is all I have going for me right now. But I'm also not too concerned because I'm starting a weight loss challenge on Friday and to start a little heavier will only work to my advantage.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
week 2 check in
new scales weight: 196.2
stepping on my old scale to gauge weight loss: 193
so nothing lost this week. I had 2 bad days. I got an IUD on Tuesday and was really crampy and feeling blah. I didn't eat great and didn't feel like doing a second workout. Wednesday, I felt bloated and still blah. I don't know if it's from the IUD in general or because I got the one with hormones. Didn't eat so great this day either and was only in the mood for one workout. Thursday was the only day I did 2 workouts. So I didn't reach my goal this week.
Every other week, I'm taking measurements.
bust..........................42........... -.25
belly button..............39........... -.5
baby bulge................41.......... -1
waist.........................41.5....... -.75
hips..........................44.......... -0
Rarm........................12.5........ -.5 finally!
Larm........................12.5......... -.5 finally
Rleg..........................22............ -0
Lleg..........................22............ -0
Today the air quality is really bad and it's 9 degrees this morning, so I worked out on the treadmill. And I wanted to share. I walked at 3.0 for 30 minutes with the incline at 15.0. much much harder than it sounds. My heart rate got as high as 152! I was so sweaty. The lowest was 143 and that's because I had to "hold on" for a little bit.
This weeks goal: lose a pound and eat more fruits and veggies. at least 5 servings a day.
stepping on my old scale to gauge weight loss: 193
so nothing lost this week. I had 2 bad days. I got an IUD on Tuesday and was really crampy and feeling blah. I didn't eat great and didn't feel like doing a second workout. Wednesday, I felt bloated and still blah. I don't know if it's from the IUD in general or because I got the one with hormones. Didn't eat so great this day either and was only in the mood for one workout. Thursday was the only day I did 2 workouts. So I didn't reach my goal this week.
Every other week, I'm taking measurements.
bust..........................42........... -.25
belly button..............39........... -.5
baby bulge................41.......... -1
waist.........................41.5....... -.75
hips..........................44.......... -0
Rarm........................12.5........ -.5 finally!
Larm........................12.5......... -.5 finally
Rleg..........................22............ -0
Lleg..........................22............ -0
Today the air quality is really bad and it's 9 degrees this morning, so I worked out on the treadmill. And I wanted to share. I walked at 3.0 for 30 minutes with the incline at 15.0. much much harder than it sounds. My heart rate got as high as 152! I was so sweaty. The lowest was 143 and that's because I had to "hold on" for a little bit.
This weeks goal: lose a pound and eat more fruits and veggies. at least 5 servings a day.
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