So despite the fact that I spent the weekend consuming 2 donuts @ 310 calories each, and a 350 calorie Double Chocolate Muffin, I still dropped 2 pounds. Maybe it's because I'm constantly trying to get steps in or using the elliptical twice a day now on my days off. Either way, fat is getting burned! Simple enough proof being I ate Thanksgiving Dinner and didn't gain.
I can finally see the weight loss in my body. My hips are smaller and my "stone baby" aka diastasis recti is getting smaller. Less football size. Still doing sitting crunches = sucking in my gut while sitting. Imagine what will happen when I finally start doing crunches.
Now if I could just find a decent pair of walking shoes, I might do a 5K. Not to run (too hard on the knees) but I can power walk.
Eat less, move more.
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Thursday, November 23, 2017
Turkey Day 226.2
Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate America's favorite stuff-your-face day. I will be spending meal time with my in-laws.
So I'm at 226.2 this morning despite the 2 snack size Snickers I had yesterday. Kept my overall calories at 1600. To aide in keeping the weight off today, I'll have small portions and no sweets for dinner later. But I'm totally bringing home some sweets, mainly for the hubby, because he loves dessert.
Was thinking of making a zucchini corn dish but I feel it would go to waste at the family get together. So if I make some I'll have some for dinner. We'll see. My fridge is a bit stuffed at the moment. I'm trying to do the pantry challenge but I keep buying more food.
Eat less, move more.
So I'm at 226.2 this morning despite the 2 snack size Snickers I had yesterday. Kept my overall calories at 1600. To aide in keeping the weight off today, I'll have small portions and no sweets for dinner later. But I'm totally bringing home some sweets, mainly for the hubby, because he loves dessert.
Was thinking of making a zucchini corn dish but I feel it would go to waste at the family get together. So if I make some I'll have some for dinner. We'll see. My fridge is a bit stuffed at the moment. I'm trying to do the pantry challenge but I keep buying more food.
Eat less, move more.
Monday, November 13, 2017
227.8
I couldn't believe it this morning when I stepped on that scale. Yesterday I was 229 and figured I would be the same today, nope, lost 2 pounds yesterday. Killing it!
Still need to up my weight lifting (not a fan) but today I went hiking with my kid and that was fun. Should have brought my dog but I think it would have been too cold for her little 13 lb body.
Looked into joining a gym but read the reviews on Gold's Gym which is near me, great gym, horrible business practices tho. Apparently you can get in but if you sign a contract you're screwed trying to get out of it. I'll keep looking. Would like to take tai chi classes. Anyone know of a good one near Marietta or Powder Springs, GA, let me know.
Eat less, move more!
Still need to up my weight lifting (not a fan) but today I went hiking with my kid and that was fun. Should have brought my dog but I think it would have been too cold for her little 13 lb body.
Looked into joining a gym but read the reviews on Gold's Gym which is near me, great gym, horrible business practices tho. Apparently you can get in but if you sign a contract you're screwed trying to get out of it. I'll keep looking. Would like to take tai chi classes. Anyone know of a good one near Marietta or Powder Springs, GA, let me know.
Eat less, move more!
Monday, November 6, 2017
Yogurt
So for the last 2 days I've indulged in eating Noosa blueberry yogurt for breakfast with 1/2 cup of actual blueberries added to it. What I'm learning is that an hour later, I'm starving. For 280 calories, it sure isn't filling. So no more Noosa. I'll stick with Activa and some oatmeal. Also, my husband finally agreed to let me eat what I want instead of making "us" a dinner each night that I'm willing to cook. YES! No more Velveeta meals. Goodbye bad carbs, hello wheat-gluten-free pasta. I'm tired of my entire dinner being 6 oz or less. More veggies please. Even better, all veggie dinner. Oooh, I'm so having Chicken Piccata tomorrow with some orzo.
I've been fighting the same pound for a week now. I'm hopeful that it will go away tomorrow morning when I step on the scale. My steps are over 10K daily, usually coming in around 12K. I'm doing wall pushups still..baby steps. I did ask my husband if we could install a pull up bar somewhere in the house. He looked at me funny then grabbed my thigh and noticed I have muscle and said sure. Hopefully that will happen soon. I need to be able to stretch my entire length. Might be compressing my disks from all my walking.
Eat less, move more!
I've been fighting the same pound for a week now. I'm hopeful that it will go away tomorrow morning when I step on the scale. My steps are over 10K daily, usually coming in around 12K. I'm doing wall pushups still..baby steps. I did ask my husband if we could install a pull up bar somewhere in the house. He looked at me funny then grabbed my thigh and noticed I have muscle and said sure. Hopefully that will happen soon. I need to be able to stretch my entire length. Might be compressing my disks from all my walking.
Eat less, move more!
Thursday, October 26, 2017
231.8
I am so close to finally seeing the 220's, I can almost taste it. While I have been lazy in getting into a weightlifting routine, knowing me, I just gotta find what works. Did read about how I can take my time, build up to it, so that's what I'm doing.
Now that I'm doing 10 minutes on my elliptical daily, it feels weird when I don't. Tried last week on my day off and 2 hours later I found myself on the elliptical because my brain kept saying "you forgot something." I use those 10 minutes as a meditation & reflection moment. Once off, I'm ready to face the world.
My husband who is my biggest supporter is simply amazed at how well I'm sticking to it. After 15 years, he knows I'm a quitter when it comes to things. So he's quite the fan. Now if I could just get him to actually listen to me when I speak. He spoke for nearly 30 minutes the other night about some things and I faced him & heard his words, didn't interrupt or anything. When I tried to voice a cute little incident that happened at work he was busy texting. I stopped talking but he said "go on, " when I finished the story it was apparent he stopped listening after a minute & even forgot that I was speaking. So I've decided while he has his good points, I'm not going to bother talking to him anymore unless we are in the car together. This is nothing new, he's never really bothered to listen to me unless it's scary important & has a direct impact on him. I've spent my entire life as an afterthought to other people, which is why I have no problem with this and use it to my advantage now that I'm older.
The work story for those who are interested:
I noticed a co-worker has a jar on his desk with candy in it. Mainly a little Butterfinger. Love those. Noticed it in the morning and by the afternoon I needed to have a heart to heart with that candy bar. So I went into his office, stared at the jar, saying nothing. My co-worker says "hey, you ok?" At which point I explain to him that I want the Butterfinger but not the zillion calories that come with it. The other co-worker in the room chirps in about how it would be nice to have a man in a jar, and how it would be great to take him out of the jar on occasion when she needs something. She went on & on about this and I looked at the first co-worker who is pushing 70 & an active church member & I said "The look on your face says "bitches be crazy." At which point he laughs & says "I wasn't gonna say it." So I said, "that's what I said it for you sweetie." Now we are all laughing, good belly laughs too. The end.
Eat less, move more.
Now that I'm doing 10 minutes on my elliptical daily, it feels weird when I don't. Tried last week on my day off and 2 hours later I found myself on the elliptical because my brain kept saying "you forgot something." I use those 10 minutes as a meditation & reflection moment. Once off, I'm ready to face the world.
My husband who is my biggest supporter is simply amazed at how well I'm sticking to it. After 15 years, he knows I'm a quitter when it comes to things. So he's quite the fan. Now if I could just get him to actually listen to me when I speak. He spoke for nearly 30 minutes the other night about some things and I faced him & heard his words, didn't interrupt or anything. When I tried to voice a cute little incident that happened at work he was busy texting. I stopped talking but he said "go on, " when I finished the story it was apparent he stopped listening after a minute & even forgot that I was speaking. So I've decided while he has his good points, I'm not going to bother talking to him anymore unless we are in the car together. This is nothing new, he's never really bothered to listen to me unless it's scary important & has a direct impact on him. I've spent my entire life as an afterthought to other people, which is why I have no problem with this and use it to my advantage now that I'm older.
The work story for those who are interested:
I noticed a co-worker has a jar on his desk with candy in it. Mainly a little Butterfinger. Love those. Noticed it in the morning and by the afternoon I needed to have a heart to heart with that candy bar. So I went into his office, stared at the jar, saying nothing. My co-worker says "hey, you ok?" At which point I explain to him that I want the Butterfinger but not the zillion calories that come with it. The other co-worker in the room chirps in about how it would be nice to have a man in a jar, and how it would be great to take him out of the jar on occasion when she needs something. She went on & on about this and I looked at the first co-worker who is pushing 70 & an active church member & I said "The look on your face says "bitches be crazy." At which point he laughs & says "I wasn't gonna say it." So I said, "that's what I said it for you sweetie." Now we are all laughing, good belly laughs too. The end.
Eat less, move more.
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Kettlebell
So I was at Walmart today with my husband. He was pushing the cart so I could swing my arms while walking to get my steps in and as we meandered around (shopping part was done, this was just to get steps) I noticed the kettlebells. Was thinking "hey, I wonder if I should get one to incorporate it into my weightlifting routine?" Then I picked up the smallest one and realized...I seriously need to step up my game. That bell was HEAVY. No clue what the weight was, but I wasn't ready for it.
So tomorrow morning, before I hop on my elliptical for my 10 minutes, I'm gonna do at least 10 minutes of actual weightlifting exercises. Sorry Coral Isle (FB game), this girl needs to get in shape.
And since I'm reading more and more of how if I want to truly make a dent in my weight loss, I need to lift weights. Lean muscle burns fat = weight loss.
My weight hasn't changed but that's ok. I have noticed my work pants are getting real loose again. Time to go down another size, but I'm waiting to order since I heard that we might be getting a new style of uniform.
I also need to work on not being such a negative nelly about other people's bodies. Now when I see someone who's more obese than me I think "fatty needs to drop the oreo's." I don't know what that person's life is, who am I to judge. And most importantly, I don't want to be a negative nelly. I want to be happy. Spreading good cheer to those around me, or atleast not giving a shit enough to even have a thought about them.
Sigh, my husband got mad today at someone and proceeded to open his mouth without thinking and it could have a impact on me. I pray it doesn't, but we will see. He seriously needs to learn to let shit go and shut the fuck up. But I love him. I do. Some days, like today, I question why I love him.
On a good note, according to my Garmin Fitness app, I've dropped my BMI from 46 to 42. Yeah me!
Eat less, move more, good night.
So tomorrow morning, before I hop on my elliptical for my 10 minutes, I'm gonna do at least 10 minutes of actual weightlifting exercises. Sorry Coral Isle (FB game), this girl needs to get in shape.
And since I'm reading more and more of how if I want to truly make a dent in my weight loss, I need to lift weights. Lean muscle burns fat = weight loss.
My weight hasn't changed but that's ok. I have noticed my work pants are getting real loose again. Time to go down another size, but I'm waiting to order since I heard that we might be getting a new style of uniform.
I also need to work on not being such a negative nelly about other people's bodies. Now when I see someone who's more obese than me I think "fatty needs to drop the oreo's." I don't know what that person's life is, who am I to judge. And most importantly, I don't want to be a negative nelly. I want to be happy. Spreading good cheer to those around me, or atleast not giving a shit enough to even have a thought about them.
Sigh, my husband got mad today at someone and proceeded to open his mouth without thinking and it could have a impact on me. I pray it doesn't, but we will see. He seriously needs to learn to let shit go and shut the fuck up. But I love him. I do. Some days, like today, I question why I love him.
On a good note, according to my Garmin Fitness app, I've dropped my BMI from 46 to 42. Yeah me!
Eat less, move more, good night.
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
233.8
So you wanna lose weight? Simple: exercise & eat less than your target daily caloric intake. Mine is 1700 calories per day. Yesterday I consumed about 1500. I even had 5 pieces of dark chocolate with pistachios. I did 10 minutes on my elliptical and I did 3 squat jacks with my 1 pound dumb bells.
I've lost 2 lbs in 2 days after spending the last 2 weeks trying my best to drop 3 lbs that I had gained back. So 5 lbs in 2 weeks. But that's a bit fast for me because I not trying to lose weight fast. I need to replace my fat with muscle because I don't want that saggy skin when I reach my target goal. Lady at work did the lap band, lost about 80 lbs in 3 months. She went from looking her age (about late 30's) to 60-ish. She still hasn't gotten the skin removal surgery after 10 years and still looks 60-ish. She never did gain the weight back. Granted I don't care what people think when they look at me, but I refuse to look old before my time.
BTW, if your every drained of energy and need a perk me up, ignore the coffee...do about 3 jumping jacks. Yes, you read right, Jumping Jacks. Turns out the exercises we learned in grade school are still beneficial today. I just woke up so I apologize if I'm repeating myself.
Not weight loss related rant coming up, stop reading if you're not interested.
In the news is all about Hollywood women & sexual harassment. I blame society. If you teach your kid to be a jerk, they will end up acting like one in adulthood. "OH NO, I would never do that"...but are you willing to walk away from the asshole in your life who treats you like shit? Then you're teaching your kids it's ok to treat people like shit & your children to accept this behavior from them.
I just as guilty as the next person, but with one caveat. I raised my daughter to understand that all boys want is butt's & boobs. Sadly, the boys that have come into her life keep proving that point over and over again. No wonder she's still single even as an adult.
Until all humans put assholes in their place and complain, it will never end. Since we need jobs, sexual harassment will endure as it always has. The problem is this: simple office flirtation vs. actual sexual harassment. Some folks won't tolerate anything while others, like myself, don't mind if some dude/lady makes a lewd comment because it is a form of flattery even if it's sexist. But then I give as good as I get. My opinions only, ignore them if you wish.
Eat less, move more and good luck.
I've lost 2 lbs in 2 days after spending the last 2 weeks trying my best to drop 3 lbs that I had gained back. So 5 lbs in 2 weeks. But that's a bit fast for me because I not trying to lose weight fast. I need to replace my fat with muscle because I don't want that saggy skin when I reach my target goal. Lady at work did the lap band, lost about 80 lbs in 3 months. She went from looking her age (about late 30's) to 60-ish. She still hasn't gotten the skin removal surgery after 10 years and still looks 60-ish. She never did gain the weight back. Granted I don't care what people think when they look at me, but I refuse to look old before my time.
BTW, if your every drained of energy and need a perk me up, ignore the coffee...do about 3 jumping jacks. Yes, you read right, Jumping Jacks. Turns out the exercises we learned in grade school are still beneficial today. I just woke up so I apologize if I'm repeating myself.
Not weight loss related rant coming up, stop reading if you're not interested.
In the news is all about Hollywood women & sexual harassment. I blame society. If you teach your kid to be a jerk, they will end up acting like one in adulthood. "OH NO, I would never do that"...but are you willing to walk away from the asshole in your life who treats you like shit? Then you're teaching your kids it's ok to treat people like shit & your children to accept this behavior from them.
I just as guilty as the next person, but with one caveat. I raised my daughter to understand that all boys want is butt's & boobs. Sadly, the boys that have come into her life keep proving that point over and over again. No wonder she's still single even as an adult.
Until all humans put assholes in their place and complain, it will never end. Since we need jobs, sexual harassment will endure as it always has. The problem is this: simple office flirtation vs. actual sexual harassment. Some folks won't tolerate anything while others, like myself, don't mind if some dude/lady makes a lewd comment because it is a form of flattery even if it's sexist. But then I give as good as I get. My opinions only, ignore them if you wish.
Eat less, move more and good luck.
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