Hey Ladies,
I am feeling inspired and I have decided to really amp up the effort.
Starting June first I am journaling every day and adding that much needed exercise. I'll walk, zumba, use the elliptical, belly dance, yoga, etc. I do whatever it takes to make a change. I too want to see a change and feel good again. I will just keep imaging the day I see the first 25 pounds, and see that scale moving in the right direction.If I can just lose 10 pounds per month, that would be awsome! Just think, I could almost be at goal by Christmas. What a gift. I would love to get a community 6 month challenge
started in my neighborhood. Maybe I will do just that.
6:30 am- walking for 45 to 60 minutes
7:35 breakfast
8:am exercise
Wow, Izzy, you sound stoked! It would be great if you could do a community challenge as it's so much easier when someone else is there with you.
"When I learn to pass up the snacks and stay focused, I know I can do this.
But it won't be easy. It seems that friends, family etc. really are out to get me"
I know what you're saying - when you're with others it's easy to slip into old habits like mindlessly munching on chips, desserts, etc. We can do this, but we have to be mindful of everything we put into our mouths, and really watch portions.
It will be a challenge this weekend because I'm having a cookout, but I'll stick to my guns and hover over the veggie tray and not the chips/cookies. I'll have a BBQ chicken breast, devilled egg, 1/2 corn on the cob, small portion of homemade coleslaw (with Stevia), and raw veggies. Will probably do strawberry shortcake for dessert using Stevia and sugar free cool whip. My guests won't know the difference anyway!
I'm going for a walk now because it's getting hot. Have a great Memorial Day everyone!
I survived the weekend cookout, but was busy with all my kids home from school. I did well on eating and I think I'm at 154 this morning. My goal is to be at a new low (152) by the end of May, and I think I can do it!
In addition, the morning of the cookout I found the water softener had overflowed and flooded part of my basement. Spend the morning trying to extract and mop up water - Yuk. Plumber's supposed to come over this afternoon, and we know what that means. ($$$)
It's raining here today, but I hope it clears up enough to get in a walk or two outside. At least it should cool it down a bit - it's been in the 90's.
"There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstances permit. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results."
We need to be committed to eating healthy and to Exercising - every day!
Hello everyone,
I made it through the weekend and did not do too much damage. I walked every day except today. My back was out this morning, but it is feeling better and I will be out there tomorrow God willing. Glad to hear that everyone is doing well, Andi you are so right about interest and commitment.
I really want and need this weight gone and its a must. I know its not easy and it will neever be. So the best thing for me, is to except that I must make life style changes and stick with it. It may be slow and it may take me a little longer. But I can do this. I see others in my neighborhood walking, jogging,etc. and they are out there no matter what. So its time for me to do the same. I am happy that I have you ladies to help give me that support that is so needed. Thanks. Have a great week.
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Izzy - It sounds like you are back on track with your exercise. Watch that back! Don't overdo and get an injury. But you will get there. You have your head in the right place now.
Recently I was reading about type 2 diabetes, which I have, and they were stressing the importance of exercise and it scared me. Nothing like a health scare to get your moving! I have started back on my walking and elliptical. At least 30 minutes per day. I start out intending to go for 30 minutes, but sometimes at the end of 30 minutes I am in the mode, and I keep going. Since I'm retired, there's nowhere I have to be.
It also talked about exercising your quadraceps. It said that older people often have trouble getting up out of a chair, having to use their arms to push themselves up. That has been me the past couple years. They said this can make a big difference not only in getting out of a chair, but just getting around in general. These are very important muscles. Walking affects your buttocks and hamstrings, but not the quads. So I am adding these exercises 3 times a week. I found a website that features quad exercises for seniors, which is better for me than trying to do the same thing as younger, healthier people. If anyone is interested, here is the website. I started these yesterday and am anxious to see how long until I can get out of a chair without pushing off with my arms.
Good Morning Girls,
I was excited to see I lost another pound! Of course my new goal now is to get into the 140's :-). I've got a beach vacation July 21 so I hope to exceed my goal and get to 140 lbs by then so my thunder thighs may not look so huge.
Izzy, so glad to hear you're walking more - be careful with your back! We all take them for granted until they hurt.
Carol Sue, I agree with you about older people needing quad exercises. Does the elliptical provide that? I would think so.
It's much cooler today and should be a great one to get out and walk! Let's all keep going!
Good morning ladies,
Carol Sue thanks for the link and good advise, Andi congrats another pound gone! That is so wonderful. I can only dream of being where you are now.
Now for my back, I actually have arthritis in 3 vertebras (1 neck, 2 back) and right shoulder. Sometimes it hurts so bad and I can not stand for long periods of time. But exercise is the best thing for it and of course losing
those extra pounds would help most of all. I do have an elliptical and use to do an hour a day, every day. I am hoping to get back to that. Well I am out the door for my walk before work. You ladies have a great BFC day.
Heres to losing & winning the weightloss war!
Izzy
Who's up for a challenge?! June starts tomorrow (Friday) and I for one would like to kiss a few pounds goodbye sooner rather than later! My oldest graduates from OSU on June 10, and I'd like to lose 3 or more pounds by that time, and a total of 12 pounds before the 4th of July.
It will sure feel good to fit into my old shorts and tank tops - Anyone want to join me?
I dropped another 3/4 pound - probably because I wasn't very hungry yesterday evening and didn't have any good protein around, but I'll take it.
It's really raining hard this morning so it will be challenging to get in walking unless I do the treadmill at lunch time. Going to a strawberry festival with DBF tomorrow and hope the rain clears out by then. Everyone have a good day - TGIF!
Hello all and congrtas Andi! way to go.
Well, I haved walked every day except Friday; it was raining here.
I walked this morning and I am doing well. Still need to find more foods that I like that are BFC. But for the most part, not bad. My moods have been terrible and it is always that way when I stop eating junk food. It takes a good 2 weeks before this will stop. Its like I am angry at everyone. I am edgy and tired. I will be oh kay when I see the scale start moving and I'm feeling stronger. Why can't it be easier?
Have a good night
Good Sunday Morning
I am up and already have walked 2.5 miles and had a good bfc breakfast. I feel good. I start every morning with an omelet made with 2 eggs, basil, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, tsp. light cheese & salsa. Mmmm good!
It keeps me going all morning and at 10:30 I have 1/4 cup of nuts. Lunch usually consist of a salad with grilled chicken and dinner chicken or fish with grilled veggies. I have allowed myself 1 piece of sugarless candy as a treat or
fruit. I am still working on my menu but at least its more healthy than usual.
I am trying for 10 pounds this month and if I eat right add more exercise, I think I can do it. I am journaling everything starting today and you can follow by visiting "Lost Chick Finding Her Way". I started the blog a while back, but only visit it once in a while. I am making changes and this will be a great way to be accountable and keep myself in check. Ladies these are my goals for June:
Walk every day for at least 30 minutes
Eat BFC every day
Cut out bad carbs
Add strength training
There I committed to these changes and now I have to stick to it.
Hi Again,
I just read a post that I was so moved by that I wanted to share it. It was posted on a my fitness pal by a lady called"sweetpea64". Wow
Quote:
Have you figured out what you really want from your weight loss/health/changing image? Here is what i came up with...please share and consider what you really want.
I want to be free from having my whole life revolve around my weight. I want to live each day enjoying the things I miss by thinking, planning, preparing, avoiding, eating, or not eating, exercising, or not, reading, writing, dreaming, visualizing, regretting ,working towards, striving to, promising to, hoping for, failing to, starting over, trying new, finding reasons, making excuses, temporarily succeeding, and overall taking too many moments of the life I am working towards away from the day I have. I want to be comfortable in my body and use every moment in a way that has meaning and focus on the love an joy around me. I want to play without effort, run without thought or embarrassment. To be me at all times without fear or shame. I want my family to enjoy the same freedom and that my kids won't follow in my footsteps and will feel that they are getting 100% of what their mom has to give. I want to wake up in the morning with energy to spare and nothing holding me back. I want to get dressed in the morning by just choosing a style or color not based on if it makes my body look slimmer or covers up my flawed image. I want to shop in average sizes, maybe even buy a dress without trying it on just because it's pretty. I want to be comfortable in whatever place I might wear that dress. I want to feel comfortable being loved and know that I deserve it. I want to feel safe and secure. I want to be part of the group and not be worried about being judged or rejected. I want my kids to be proud to say that's my mom. I want to see that number finally on the scale, no longer a dream but a reality and to be able to look back at the journey that led me there and be proud. Then I want to continue living each day knowing the right things to do and not have to think about it anymore, and finally LIVE the life I have been trying so hard and so very long to create.
I hope you enjoyed reading this as much as I have.
Good morning ladies, and Izzy, what a moving post! I commend you for re-committing yourself to becoming healthy, and for exercising and starting to journal your food. Honestly that's not something I'm very good at, but maybe I'll join with you and try it!
I didn't do a whole lot this weekend except for taking a long walk on Saturday and doing some gardening yesterday. It's a beautiful day and I intend to get out and walk at least twice! I'd LOVE to also lose 10 pounds this month - just think how great we'll feel when we have to drop a size, and 10 pounds can do that!
Good Monday Morning
Back from my walk & had my BFC omelet. I walked 3 miles in 58 minutes! I am on my way back and down 1 pound I have a personal victory that I am so proud of. My husband & I went to Olive Garden last night. I ordered my usual chicken parmesan, I only ate half of it and the salad + 1/2 bread stick. I would usually ate it all plus desert. So for me that is a victory and agreat new way to see food. I can have it, just smaller portions. I wish I had went for the grilled chicken dishes with veggies. But this is a start. I did get in my water and I made some low carb oatmeal cookies. I found the recipe on the web with other great meal plans. I hope I can keep moving in the right direction. I am tired of just settling, I want be a success story for a change. Today I am off to a good start and will plan for a great day. Now if I just could find someone in my area for a weight loss partner. Oh well, no one can do this for me. It would be nice but thats ok.
Andi thanks for your support and you can lose 10 pounds this month, look how far you have come. If I get to where you are now, I will be on cloud nine.
Ladies Have a beautiful day
Spend the morning trying to extract and mop up water - Yuk. Plumber's supposed to come over this afternoon, and we know what that means. ($$$)
Moving & Loving It
I am on my way back and down 1 pound
I have a personal victory that I am so proud of. My husband & I went to Olive Garden last night. I ordered my usual chicken parmesan, I only ate half of it and the salad + 1/2 bread stick. I would usually ate it all plus desert. So for me that is a victory and agreat new way to see food. I can have it, just smaller portions. I wish I had went for the grilled chicken dishes with veggies. But this is a start. I did get in my water and I made some low carb oatmeal cookies. I found the recipe on the web with other great meal plans. I hope I can keep moving in the right direction. I am tired of just settling, I want be a success story for a change. Today I am off to a good start and will plan for a great day. Now if I just could find someone in my area for a weight loss partner. Oh well, no one can do this for me. It would be nice but thats ok.