Afternoon, ladies! It's pouring here while I take my lunch 1/2 hour, so I'm at my desk hiding from people, and making sure I found a moment to check in.
So far, so good today. Got up & got ready, packed lunch, left right at 6am because my normal route to work is closed for a week with construction, and it takes 15-20 minutes longer with the detour.
12oz diet coke during the commute. Sweet nectar of the gods, that caffeine. The elixir of life
Breakfast:
2 packets cinnamon & spice oatmeal
18oz water
refilled water at 10am
Lunch- now
1 can white albacore tuna in water, drained
1 tbsp fat free miracle whip
2 small slices sourdough bread
18oz water
another 9oz of water while gabbing in the kitchen on the refill. So that's only another half a glass that I need to get in to meet my water goal.
As soon as I get home tonight, I have a hot date with Leslie for WATP. I just know it's going to kick my butt, because let's face it- right now the circuit the "long way" from my desk, out the back door to the ladies' room, back in the front to check the faxes and bins, and back to my desk is enough to raise my heart rate. I'm now swinging into the cubicle, grabbing my water glass, and heading to refill, and coming back, to add more steps and more movement. I'm counting on Leslie to bring me back around. And I will curse her all the while.
Dinner will be after I am no longer panting from WATP. So, like, 8pm-ish. Probably more like 6:30. I'll post dinner and WATP completion once I'm home.
I've been out here thinking up my plan...so here goes:
Goals:
1] Lose 5 pounds by Jan 31 [and each month after that until I hit goal]
2] Exercise 5x a week including weights 2x a week
How to do this?
The Plan:
1] Use the program on the mypyramid.gov site and print out the log sheet for each day.
2] Plan and prep those meals ahead of time
3] Eat more of my calories before 9pm to avoid the "After Work Chow Down" Syndrome [I work 2nd shift...]
4] Make exercise the first thing I do in the morning.
5] Monday is my Weigh In Day
And then we have The Hurdles:
1] Getting too crazy trying to lose it all at once--that's why I picked such a modest weight goal.
2] Drifting off and getting involved in something else and then wondering why I didn't lose the weight---again. I'm hoping my log sheet to track my food and posting here will help get me over that one.
The good news for 2007 [so far] is that I made it through the big family Christmas blast last night and stayed completely on plan! Stomach flu will do that for you!!!
Today is on plan so far--going off to the pyramid site to print some more forms out and revving up for making it happen THIS year!
Evening, chickies- just a quickie. I did my 1 mile WATP- this one is the one to use with the weighted balls (which I don't have) but the good news is she does fewer knee lifts in this one. The bad news is she still does those knee lifts. My legs feel like they weigh about as much as she does, so of course, 150 knee lifts is nothing... sadist!
I did it. I wanted to curl up and pant at the 8 minute mark, right before you hit the half mile. And I did have to stop with the knee lifts after the first few sets of them, and I did kicks and side steps instead to keep moving. This has to get easier...and I know it will...but there is NO excuse for letting myself get so out of shape that 8 minutes into a "basic" workout I feel like my heart could explode. Exercise is going to have to be front and center, no matter what.
Dinner is done now- turkey breast with Newman's own low fat sesame ginger dressing (the one that McDs sells with their asian chicken salad- Publix & Target sell it now!) and green beans. And now, I think I am going to lay on the bed, under the ceiling fan, and see if I can make it up to see House tonight.
Night ladies- more in the morning! Hope everyone is having a great week so far.
I'll tell you what I need. I need support!! I need friends who are interested in weight loss, challenges and to listen to me sometimes...
My goals:
1. Lose three sizes. Currently at a 14.
2. Control portion sizes
3. Up water intake
My Hurdles:
1. The scale. I feel drawn to it. I need to stay with once a week, not once an hour.
2. Snacking while studying. I am getting my masters and teaching full time, and feel like night time is snack time.
3. Saying Yes to everyone. I don't have me time. I would like some.
4. I get burned out. Tired (because of above) and need to be yelled at. If anyone enjoys being a drill sargent...I will be your follower!!
My Plan:
1. Flex
2. Gym 3-4 times a week.
3. Learn how to run. When I think back to high school, I was never a twig, but I was in shape. BECAUSE I ran. Soccer, softball, dance...run, Nicole, run!
Jennifer, I just went back and read your posts. What a great idea! I need that also. I feel like I need "big brother" or "big sister" peering over me. I do it all day at school and at home, but I sometimes feel like no one cares what I do. No one holds me accountable. I am not a the point of holding myself accountable now, because of my negative feelings about my weight.
[B]Okay here it goes:
Hurdles:
My procrastination
Lack of motivation
Lack of energy
Goals:
Get more energy
Lose 8 lbs in January
Drink my water
Approach:
Walk 4 times a week on treadmill or outside
Eat balanced meals
Keep a full water bottle with me during the day
Get plenty of rest.
Part of this challenge for me is accountability. Accountability to do what I have said I am going to do and to give myself the affirmations I deserve! So, with that being said, today was a good day! I know it's only Day 1, but I did all the things I said I would do.
1. I made my menu for the week but haven't done the grocery shopping yet. DD wants Chicken Noodle soup for lunch every day this week (I am having her make out her menus since she is so picky and tell her how much stuff costs...she can certainly understand waste when she sees $ amounts with it!) but she is going to have to settle for Ramen Noodles! We are without one of our vehicles going on Day 10 and it's getting old! So I won't get to the grocery store until this weekend, I am sure so I will make up my menu for next week as well.
One of the things I did when I was highly motivated once upon a time ago was to make 4 week menus and put them on Excel and I actually saved them in my computer! There are simple things on the menu like oatmeal for breakfast, a turkey sandwich and apple for lunch, Hamburger with salad for supper and some healthy snacks! So I'm going to go with those menus for now. It just makes it easier for me! Why reinvent the wheel, right?
3. I ate 3 semi healthy meals today, but I also journalled today and yesterday! I am keeping a food and personal thoughts journal just for myself until I can get a grip on this eating, then I might start posting my food here. I know what my weaknesses are and for me, just seeing it on paper is enough for me to know I need to make those changes!
DAILY AFFIRMATION: I had a successful day. I did the things I said I would and just now when I wanted to have that last Dream bar in the freezer, I pulled out a weight watcher yogurt instead. I am realizing that night time is hardest for me...along with just general sweets. I plan to make that change this year for good!
I'm in! This is the year that I am going to stick with my New Year's Resolution!
My biggest hurdle: My skinning husband...I hope I can get him to be more aware of what he is making and what he is saying.
My goal: To get my cardio and weight training in... do Sugar Busters for a healthy way of eating
My approach: Just Do It!
Morning, ladies! Let's see if I can marathon type this quickly this morning. I had a client come in at 7:30, so my "schedule" is off kilter.
I had a hard time keeping my eyes open last night, but managed to stay up until 9, and then my second wind hit, and I couldn't fall asleep until 11pm. I listened to my iPod & tried to fall asleep, and at some point, I did. I had another big glass of water before bed, and at 1:30am and 4am I had to get up, move the cats, and run to the bathroom.
I'm going to work my way up to morning exercise when I have the road construction situation finished, so by mid-month, look for something in the mornings, even if it is just resistance band work to get a jump start. Right now the WATP leaves me too red for too long to do that and then have to be to work an hour later.
Plan for today:
12oz diet coke on commute
Breakfast: done
1 pineapple cottage double
1 packet apple & cinnamon oatmeal
3oz diced pears, drained.
18oz water
Lunch today- packed, and waiting
9 Rosemary & Olive Oil triscuits
1oz Cracker Barrel 2% skim cheddar cheese
2oz turkey pepperoni (70% less fat!)
18oz water
Snack, if needed
3oz diced pears, drained
Dinner tonight will be some variation of chicken & veggies. Hubby said he was trying to get to Publix while I was still at work...if not, we'll do that as soon as I get home, and then after the groceries are unloaded & put away, I'll do the 1 mile WATP again before we eat.
After that, I'll be prepping for thurs & fri meals, and then this weekend, try some of the recipes we've weeded through.
Comment time:
Nikki, Patae & MayBee!
Ipa- Glad the stomach flu is behind you now. I'm like you as far as wanting to see big changes, but I know that I've got to be realistic, otherwise the first time I don't see a loss, or see a .2 gain, I'm going to be frustrated, and lose focus. Baby steps, right?
Nikki- Welcome to the group! You are sure in the right place. As far as the drill sergeant, we had a "taser" here for a while that we threatened each other with to prod us into action. Julie, Elisha, which one of you has the taser? Also, consider yourself accountable now. We'll do this together.
Patae- Welcome, welcome! Looks like you've gotten everything in order- Here's to a successful year!
MayBee- Welcome to the group! I like your "Just do it" approach. No excuses, just do it!
Last edited by **Jennifer**; 01-03-2007 at 12:59 PM.
Well! Day one is behind me and I did great--YAY ME! That's, um one down and ??? to go.
Today I had this great feeling: ever go through a hard Winter and then be outside and catch the first hint of Spring? That's what came over me during my morning walk today. A sudden feeling of promise--that this weight really is going to come off this time. Gosh. I've never felt that before. That's a Good Thing, right?
Today I had an OP breakfast and already have my dinner packed for work tonight. I'm using a "Perfect Portion Plate" to carry meals in. And--most important of all--I have a separate bag of OP snacks ready for my drive home after work. That's when all the Drive Thrus beckon; it's like running a gauntlet through an "Alley of Temptation"--I struggle to keep the car on the road!!!
Beside the walk, I also did my weights. Still have some situps left to do. Would somebody please ASK me about that tomorrow to keep me accountable?
Here's my contribution to keeping us all accountable
Jennifer--way to go on the walking!! And thanks for the turkey pepperoni idea--that goes on my list!
nicvic--did you say "NO!" today???? Sarge is counting on you!
patae-- did you guzzle lotta water? that's your job today!
maybee--bust that sugar
hikein--logging the food helps me the most, when I stop writing it means I went off plan and don't want to log it!!!
Fierce, huh? We can all win this one, THIS time!!!
Well, 2007 is off to a weird start! I have a nasty cough and it's making me wheeze so I haven't done any formal workout stuff. Been pretty good with food - today will be better than yesterday. (Came in 200 cal over my goal, but it sure could have been worse - I DID resist the ice cream!)
I feel a little better today, so I'm hoping to get in 20 min of elliptical and 10 min on the stepper. I also managed to fall down the stairs in the dark last night, so I'm holding off on squats or crunches today. Kinda sore.
So... breakfast today was a waffle with smart balance and a tiny bit of real syrup (under 100 cal. worth). I added fat free milk and only ate half of it, so that's good.
Lunch will be some soup, mostly to help my throat a bit. [Edit] - Lunch ended up being a half-piece of reheated pizza and a bottle of root beer. Insane meeting wins over healthy lunch.
And dinner is to be 97% lean hamburger made into tacos! But I want nachos, so nachos for me! I even get to have tomato and green onion with dinner - YUM!
My big goal for today is to get re-hydrated. This cold has zapped me and I know I need more water. 64 oz is my goal - either in water or tea form.
And hikein - of COURSE I remember you! I missed your login when I posted - I'm so glad you're here! It's nice to have a few of us from a few years ago!
[2nd Edit] - Well, I'm officially down 1 lb for January. WOO! My goal is 10 for the month, so that's 9 to go. YAY!
Day 2 and I have to say I struggled today with the sugar monster! I had 2 pieces of small candy bars (the really mini ones) this afternoon. At lunch today there was leftover brownies with icecream and I had 2 bites! There...I've confessed! My stomach is hurting again tonight so eating or drinking anything doesn't even sound good. There was no exercise today either as I just couldn't drag myself out of bed after a very restless night last night! I just want to go to bed. I had a horrible headache this afternoon...I'm just full of complaints which is why I shouldn't be here.
But this is about being accountable, so I will. No exercise, eating was at best...ok, but I will still journal my food eaten. Water was better today than yesterday, so that is a bonus! Tomorrow will be a better day becaue I'm going to bed early tonight!
DAILY AFFIRMATION: The truck is fixed. I have my van back and I was helpful and loving to residents at work today. Stopped and got groceries tonight even though I didn't want to and got dinner for my family on the way home!
Lunch was a hard one. We went to Zaxby's and I had the buffalo blue salad (no dressing) Not the best choice, but I thought it was better than wings...there was lettuce and veggies on the plate (excuse, I know~)
Dinner was yummy. I have a good turkey sloppy joe recipe and had some baked lays, which I love! 14 per serving size seems like so many on your plate. Its great. I think I am going to bed early tonight just to avoid snacking. I need two more glasses of water, so I need to get chugging. I did get some powdered lime packets for water. I need to try those tomorrow.
on a positive note, I walked one hour on the treadmill. My gym buddy did not show up today. The little monster in my head told me to go home, but I finally went in after waiting for Lori (my buddy) for 15 mins. I walked at a 4.0 incline at 3.5/3.8 speed for 60 minutes. I felt full of energy today! My HR stayed around 123ish, so I felt like I was burning some fat off. I stayed on the treadmill in hopes that she would show up, but no such luck. I follow her on the weights... She promises to be there tomorrow, so it is up at 4:30 again for me. [COLOR]
I ended up doing 20 minutes on the elliptical, 6 squats with a 1 lb weight on each arm (holy criminey my butt needs some work!) and a few free weight moves.
Dinner is still nacho-licious, and I have to go make it. I feel awesome, though. I had to cut my workout to 20 minutes because a - i need new shoes so my feet were killing me, and 2 - i got a bit wheezey at the end and didn't want to push it.
I did make a deal with myself, tho. I got a coupon for the J Jill outlet in the mail today, and if I can lose 3 lbs in the next 2 weeks, I will go and use it! I don't go up very often because it's pricey, but I love that store and the pants ACTUALLY FIT MY BUTT!
I also did the laundry and tidied the house a bit, and I plan to vaccum, which is no small task when you have a lab and two long-haired kitties. Plus it should help with my wheezing hehe.
Julie - *hugs* I ate two oreos this morning. Don't taser yourself - I think today was one of those 'man this sucks' days for everyone. I got about an hour of sleep and I feel like crapola, my dear. Feel better and be proud of yourself for posting!
How can it be 8:30 already? I've run out of day before I ran out of stuff to do!
Got home at 5:25 (traffic detour) and ran inside to pee. That's a good thing- I got all my water in at work. Goal! Then we ran out to Publix- needed to pick up produce that was 50% off, and some quick fixings for dinners tonight and tomorrow. Well, that quick run ended up being an hour and 15 minutes of picking & choosing & adding, and hitting almost every aisle. 118.00 later, we were done.
Note to self: Self, listen up. From now on, even if you're running out for 1 item, put your sneakers on. DO NOT think that traipsing around a grocery store in work heels is going to be good on the feet. This is the 2nd time you've done it- do not let there be a 3rd time!
Unload the car, hubby started dinner while I put everything away. Fresh veggies, frozen veggies, yogurt, fruits, low carb tortillas, plus tossed a few questionable items (When did a McRib get into the cold cut drawer? Are the cats sneaking of to McDs when I'm not looking?) and totally cleaned out the fridge. I should take a picture- it looks like healthy people live here. There are 2 "bad" things left in there- a bottle of sparkling wine from my boss from Christmas, and half a key lime pie from company coming. The good thing is only hubby will eat the pie, and the wine, I can save for our anniversary in 2 weeks, and have a single toast, and toss what we don't have with our otherwise healthy dinner that night.
Packed breakfast for tomorrow- yogurt & fruit, and I'm bringing a cottage double that should have been used by 12/30- if it's gross, I've got the fruit & yogurt to fall back on, and I have oatmeal in my desk drawer as a backup/snack. Lunch was so good today, and felt almost decadent to be "snacking" like that, so I'm going to do that again for lunch tomorrow. Left the turkey pepperoni & the rest of the cheese in the fridge at work, so less to carry around until I can find my old lunch bag, wash it, and get it ready for heavy rotation.
Tonight- after the grocery store walking, I wasn't up for knee lifts, but I did do the WATP, nd very gingerly. Not proud of my lack of fitness, but I know I need to do this.
Comment Time:
MsRD- miss you...hope you're having a good week.
Ipa- that feeling of promise...that's some pretty powerful stuff, isn't it? Makes you feel like you can take on the world.
Lucy- You go girl! Great job on the pound loss, and the exercise, and the cleaning, and well, shoot, everything. Nice!
Nic- the sloppy joe you make- try it on the bakes lays, and a teeny bit of reduced fat /skim cheese for killer nachos that won't kill us with calories. I've done that with extra taco meat, and yum! And for getting up at 4:30am to work out- I bow to you, because 5am comes too early as it is, and even then, by 6am when I leave, I'm still not really awake.
Julie- Proud of you for posting, even when things didn't go as planned. Life happens...and we're all practicing what to do when that happens. With the van back, and your freedom restored, I know tomorrow is going to be a much better day for you.
It's just about 9pm, and I'm ready to curl up with hubby and fall asleep when we watch TV. If I get up to pee at 4am, I might just consider doing some type of morning exercise. We'll see. Night ladies!
The elixir of life 
Probably more like 6:30. I'll post dinner and WATP completion once I'm home.
knee lifts. My legs feel like they weigh about as much as she does, so of course, 150 knee lifts is nothing... sadist! 
20 minutes WATP 1 mile! 
Nikki, Patae & MayBee!
