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I took the day off today to write, but didn't write. Now I'm too tired and going to head to bed. Oh well, I will battle tomorrow fresh.
The reason I'm tired is because I rode and went to the gym and jogged....drum roll....5 kilometers! That was a first in months and months. And I didn't walk much, just 400 meters of that, so not bad. Hurrah! :dance: Now, not to pig out. So far, so good and I am calling Day 6 a wrap. ************** modcat -- Great to have you back! :cb: Yup, just git back on za horse! And, boy, do I ever hear you on the having to FIGHT to knock off the weight. We are built to last! Famine, toiling in the fields...or on the chain gang. No prob! :lol3: |
Let's take another run at Day 7
208. I "paused" yesterday, probably because I had three deadlines at the same time and then had some extra "surprise" stuff to get done. Not the way I want to handle things but ... if it's gonna happen, that'll be the time.
Funny, though, because I felt quite strong in the morning. Afternoons are always my hardest time. Red, did you mean you wanted to see my challenges again? Here ya go: 2 pauses left.
Miriam, me too! Sometimes the first step is almost impossible to get out of me but then I get out there and I'm fine. I just have to remind myself of that. A lot. :dz: Red, yes, I could survive a lot. Not going to be carried away by anything little, that's for sure. Let's make this a good one! |
OK--let's just say two challenges--enough to focus on right now.
1) EXERCISE--an honest effort 5 days/week, at least 1 hour--NO PAUSES 1a) Exercise a 6th day more than 1 hour, every week 2) No Sugar--except one teaspoon in my tea. I have gotten back to heavy sugar cravings again, and I am trying to re-train the taste buds to not want that. And I don't want to just use artificial sweeteners--doesn't help cut out my sweet cravings and may not be healthy. When I want sugar--I resolve to eat just FRUIT or YOGURT. (oh, one other exception, my small piece of dark chocolate at night with a couple of walnuts--for my health) :D I gotta give myself 3 pauses for that one--if I make it, that will be the gargantuan success story of 2008. You don't know how much I crave that stuff--it must be like cocaine addiction or something...... |
Okay - Red and Arabella - you guys have both got 6 down. Mod's starting a new challenge... About time for me to think about mine!!!
Holidays are OFFICIALLY OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am proud to say yesterday I made good choices, as I did today - so far... Still another 3 hours or so left to the day..... Okay - so I need to start a challenge. I'm thinking maybe to leave it till next week to start, but then again - no better time than the present!! Challenges: 1) AWARENESS challenge - not to do things mindlessly during the course of the day. Make every choice a choice <whether good or bad, but at least to be aware if I do make a bad choice - that I take responsibility for it> - 3 pauses 2) Focus on serenity prayer every day. <will I ever GET that serenity??> - 3 pauses I would add an exercise challenge in, but little point because I know i'm not in the mode yet... |
hanging in there....
Well, it's morning and I had a long sleep. Want to get to the gym but won't have time now and I think I should give my joints a rest. I am pretty sore all over. Think I'll go for a long walk sometime during the day. I made veg curry and split it up for a few days' worth of meals that I freeze and then take to work and microwave. I am also forcing myself to eat an apple. Believe me, the difference is enormous. When I force myself to eat these things and prepare then I really do not want junk or I can have just a bit and actually, actually stop. :eek: That is huge for me. Also, I find that what my mother always said when I was a kid about "not spoiling my appetite" with junk before a real meal is SO true. If I have junk it is really hard to eat well afterward. For one I'm not hungry right then but more so, my body seems to then fall off the "healthful track" and want to have no part of good food, just more junk. If I do that (eat junk before a meal) I force myself to eat good stuff anyhow and it usually puts me back on track.
Also, I updated my profile. The 70.2 kg was old....I have been closer to 72 all these weeks. Today, the scale finally budged downward to 71. I've got to keep this going.... :^: ************** Arabella -- Oh, I see, you put your challenge day in the subject line. I rarely look there... You have quite a power-packed challenge. Those are all one challenge, right? Amazing. Well, to me, it looks like you can do this. A week down and two pauses left. Good stuff. :) modcat -- Good on your challenges. The exercise one isn't an every-day thing for anyone lurking, but we have "extracurricular challenges" here too. :yes: Oh, boy, no sugar is huge. I know I cannot allow myself sugar and not have it (and me) snowball out of control. It's the same as alcohol. And, I think, chemically it IS the same as any other drug addiction. The processing of sugar makes it into some dangerous chemical makeup apparently. It's no longer anything like the sweetness you find in nature. mod, be careful about sugared yogurts though, they can have a lot of sugar in them, although I think eating it together with the protein means the cravings won't kick off as they would otherwise. Good luck! :goodluck: miriam -- Good for you on the "good choices" yesterday and welcome back after your "vacation" ;) Awareness is everything. It's amazing how much we do in a fog of genuine not knowing or in a state of denial polished through years of practice. I certainly do. The serenity thing has never appealed to me because I'm afraid I don't know the difference between what I can change and what I can't and will rationalize away anything that comes along. But, if it speaks to you and you can do it, best of luck. You likely have more wisdom than I do. ;) Well, where are our others? :listen: Apple, where'd you git to? jolly, come on girl, you gotta keep up your good things. Who else do we have, the newbies who didn't last too long. Fish, are you OK? :?: |
Red--yeah my trainer said the same thing about the yogurts. I am actually going to buy only PLAIN yogurt (which I really am going to have to acquire a taste for) and add fruit to it to sweeten it up. I had tried that b4, but didn't stick with it long. I am going to try again. Besides, it will help me not to want to pig out on yogurt.
Well, today did pretty well. Only a few hours left and will do some exercise during TBL and run a bit with the dogs after that. May not be exactly a HARD work-out, but worked a full day today and just got home from my trip yesterday so starting out a little easy on the exercise--but still doing it! Food-wise--fine. Need to drink some more water tonight (an unofficial challenge b/c not too hard to do, drink approx. 100 oz. of H2O or about 6 bottles every day) but this will be Day One in the books! Well, I was going to buy a pedometer or HR monitor or something, but found this nifty little application for my IPhone to count steps--it can actually act like a pedometer, and it was FREE! I downloaded it and now just have to remember to keep phone on my person all day. Generally not too hard, but often it is just in my purse or on my desk. I am going to just watch it for a week and see how many steps I am averaging every day, then set a goal for that later! I am starting that tomorrow. I don't know how accurate it is, but oh well....... |
Hi, I just wanted to quickly pop in and say hi. Things are not all that great with me, i have some issues that need to be looked into. Basically, I need to find some inner peace. I need to pick myself up and get headed in the right direction. I'll drop in tomorrow with a plan....
I miss you guys when I drop out for periods of time. I am looking forward to your companionship as I get my act back together. :hug: |
Day 8
I felt pretty good getting back OP. I wasn`t terribly hungry yesterday, probably because of all the extra calories Monday afternoon. All in all, I doubt that Monday was that bad because I`d only had cereal, soup and an apple before ... the junk. Even there, I didn`t eat until I was uncomfortable or anything. And then didn`t have dinner. Still, I`d rather stay on plan and just have treats using available points sometimes.
Apple Blossom -- stupid issues! I hate them. Modcat, I might end up doing the same thing -- hauling out the step or the mini:trampo: and watching TBL. Cold and drizzly out there today... Miriam, congrats on getting through the holidays! You`re right -- no time like the present. Red, dang straight -- sugar is poison. And it`s so often combined with so many nasty chemicals... better just to stay away! Re: your anti-serenity stance - :lol: As Dr. Phil would say, how`s that working for you? Well, here`s DH back from the gym. And I decided to wait a couple of hours so I could get early morning work chores done. :o Best get at it then, I guess. Let`s go out there and win this one! |
a week in the can!
Apple, GOOD to hear from you! But, I'm so sorry to hear the news is not good. Your post is quite cryptic, as I suppose this is a very private matter. If you ever want to talk, please feel free to PM me. I doubt anyone would want to talk to the sarge but I really can be quite understanding if I switch off the tough love mode. I KNOW what it's like to be all sorts of unpleasant things. Well, speaking for myself, and I'm sure the others, we miss YOU too, Apple Blossom, so please find that peace and come back soon! :hug:
modcat -- Considering all you've been doing, I would give you a gold star for your exercise efforts! :bravo: As for the plain yogurt, if you buy that 100 percent fruit jam it is all you need to really sweeten the yogurt. But, do be careful. It's high in calories. Also, if you mix, say, frozen strawberries or other berries and the yogurt in the blender, it really sweetens it a LOT. Arabella -- Sounds like you had a good day! :cp: I don't really have an "anti-serenity stance." Well, I never though about it. I just mean I never really understand the saying....oh, no, wait, I think I got it wrong. It's called the serenity prayer, but you're asking for the wisdom to know the difference, right? serenity to accept, courage to change, wisdom to know the difference. Ah, OK, I was confused. Still, I'd have to say I'm afraid of "serenity to accept" because I know that I personally have a way of confusing passiveness, laziness and all sorts of other EXCUSES with serenity. :lol: As for Dr. Phil, I'm not that familiar with him, but what I have read I don't like. He bugs me. Always comes across like a know-it-all and I don't think he says anything but some common sense mixed in with things that you can't really refute anyhow, kind of like how a good fortuneteller works. Really can't stand the guy. Read a few of his books but they ain't working! :lol3: ****** As for me, I'm calling it clear today on Day, what day is it????....Day 7!! Didn't go to the gym but walked to a further train in the morning and got off early and walked 50 mins. in to work. Broke a nice sweat. Food was pretty good. I was a little lax but nothing horrible. Way to go, baby!! :spin: |
WTG Red on Day 7 - good for you for preparing food in advance. I wonder if I'd turn into a pumpkin if I stayed at home long enough to prepare food :) Oh well, the local bagel bar makes a good living off of me - just on salads though! Don't worry :)
Mod - personally - I like to take plain yogurt and make a dip with it - a little salt, garlic powder, dill, and cayenne pepper. Yummy! Eat with vegetable sticks - (or if your program allows it - corn chips or potato chips)... Also - cool what an Iphone can do! Hey Apple! Hope all is good with you, sending you happy, healthy, positive vibes.... Arabella - A week and a day! Good for you!!! I'm almost done with day 1!! :) |
give me strength...
Morning here and I am feeling awful. Couldn't sleep well at all and had a lot of bad dreams, throwbacks to childhood type dreams mixed in with the present stuff. Ugh. Not pleasant and it all puts me in a very bad way to be positive and do well on the whole thing today.....it's a lot to think about. But, I'll try my damndest.
************** miriam -- Good luck on achieving liftoff! :sunny: You can do this! Ok, I was worrying about the bagel bar as those things can be super high in calories, although probably they're made differently in Israel. I love salty yogurt with curries. Yogurt eaten that way just isn't so well known in the States, is it? It's very Middle Eastern. Even here, when Indian restaurants offer lassi, everyone takes it sweet. Salty is great too, but people don't go for it. I guess it's an acquired taste. |
Bagel Bar has a great make-your-own salad bar. And with a tablespoon of olive oil - I'm in business! They even have quinoa to put in the salad, and when I'm feeling naughty - I add croutons, haha
Good behavior has paid off on the scale - almost back to ticker weight!This morning I was 143.2! I'll take it! Off to have a blood test - had a very nasty doctor's visit yesterday - more on the later... Meanwhile - I survived day 1 of my challenges - so it's day 2 for me! |
Argghh. I don't even know where to begin. I'm basically not handling my stress very well. And worrying about weight loss and finding time to exercise etc just adds to the stress. And crazy person that I am, we went and adopted another dog, so now we have 3! dogs and 2 cats and 3 kids and some fish. I'm more of a cat person myself, so having 3 dogs...I never thought it would happen. Our new dog is a 1 year old rott mix. (We really missed our old rott) She is sweet and LOVES the kids. She sleeps in their room. I now feel totally safe. (The other 2 are not much in the scare-people-away category.) She's also kind of hyper, but seems to be settling down. I thought at first that this would be great for my exercise routine, because 2 of the 3 dogs really need walking. But this last week has been really crazy. So no walks.
I need to get back on the topic of why I am here...I am really concerned about my health. I don't eat well. I don't exercise enough. I don't know how to approach it when my schedule is so unpredictable. Another problem is my total lethargy after the kids go to bed. Valuable time is wasted watching crap on the TV. But I'm so uninspired. Help! I will think of some simple challenges to get back on track and post them later tonight. Hope everyone else is well! |
didn't cut it...
Good for you, miriam, for achieving liftoff! :spin:
Apple, you posted just as I was about to, so I came back in to say hi. I'm glad you came in and are trying to get something going with a challenge. Things sound tough...as they often are. :^: I KNOW how you feel. But, great on the dog. Three dogs is a lot! Wow. I have the three cats but could never have a dog. I'm not even supposed to have cats and since I am gone so much I feel bad for them. They are free to roam though, but the older ones don't even want to. They can sit outside in the sun though. Did you get your dog from a shelter? So, this week was bad, but she will be a boon to exercise. You're going to have to walk her sometime. ;) Life is always unpredictable and irregular, at least my life is as well, so I deal with the same problems you seem to be. I recently decided I just have to grab every opportunity and force myself to do things and stop thinking of it as feeling good or having fun. I was starting to get into this real hedonistic mode, like, if I'm making the effort I should be enjoying myself. And since I wasn't enjoying myself, I stopped making the effort. It was like I felt like I deserved to feel good just because I was making the effort. Then I had an awakening. I have to start thinking of things as work. That's what they are, simple as that. Hard work. But you gotta do them, no whining, no excuses, just do 'em, no matter what the consequences. I've been reading a book by Viktor Frankl and it gets you thinking. He was a concentration camp survivor, a psychologist, "Man's Search for Meaning." He talks a lot about survival and what was required mentally to survive. One concept sticks with me...that it's not about what we expect from life or what we want to do, it's about what life expects from US. It's about purpose, even if that purpose was to experience suffering. In my mind, I see this as sitting down and saying, "Heh, kiddo, you're supposed to be doing something with this precious life you've been given and I don't see it quite yet. I need to see it. What's your story? Get on with it, now! You've got work to do." I don't know. Recently, I've just been thinking, I have to get on with the work, the unpleasant things, just do 'em and stop all this complacency, this self-pity, this lethargy, but, I can't expect and won't expect to feel some sort of kick out of it, some reward, some high, some buzz. No, it's just work, hard, drudging work, at least for now.... Well, just my thoughts...you hang in there, Ap. :hug: Well, I had a good day yesterday BUT I'm not going to allow it. There was too much junk food amid the good things. And the good things were exercise, no booze, no smoking, getting to the gym, keeping the spending down, bringing some food and eating that, but I ate junk as well, too much of it. And one thing I learned, eat the premade food instead of saving it for work. Yesterday I thought it was a waste to use it because that means I don't have something to bring and since I was home I could make something. But, I didn't make something and the inevitable reach for junk began. Who am I kidding? I say I don't feel hungry and maybe I don't. Maybe I don't really recognize hunger anymore because I'm concentrating on other things...and I was...a story I was trying to write. But then, instead of thawing the curry and brown rice, I ate junk. What a waste of an otherwise good day. Ok, Day 7 done, 2 pauses left |
Hey Apple!- hugs to you! Sorry to hear you feel so run-down. Have you been to the doctor recently? <asks the recovering-mono patient - oh I identify with fatigue...> Sometimes there's something physical causing you not to feel good. Usually easier to address that emotional issues ;)
Congrats on the new dog - what did you name her? I understand she gets along well with the kids - how does she do with the CATS?! :) Words of wisdom for me to offer: support and scheduling. You need someone to be a listening ear and encourage you on your way <oh - and I'm sure Red will be happy to give you a kick in the pants, hehe> as well as planning.. Planning meals, planning exercise, well - I'm sure you know all of this but it helps to hear it anyway!!! Day 2 is almost over for me - have a good night to all! |
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