So Halloween is said and done with as is Diwali. I ate a good amount of junk and candy, which I don’t believe in banning myself from. However, I think I could have eaten less and still indulged.
I did stick to my gym schedule and the scale shows it. I was 219.4 this morning. I think this is the end of the 220s for good and I am very excited. I just need to stick with it and make bigger gains in the weight loss department. Eating is definitely key, so I trying to stay focused.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
The thing with Indian food
So this is the middle of week 8. I have been going to the gym 4-5 weekday mornings a week (usually 5) before work. The good thing is that it seems to be a routine now and that I can still feel my muscles getting stronger.
The bad thing is that I am not losing weight. The scale stated that I was 223.5 in the beginning of the week and 220 today, which is great, however, when the weekend comes, it increases again. I know it’s related to visiting the boyfriend’s parents during the weekends and eating too much delicious Indian food. I tried to eat less over the weekend, however, his mother seemed to take it to mean that I did not like her food. This is an awesome excuse to eat lots and lots of fried Indian foods. However, I know I need to stick to the veggies and eat less of the Roti’s and other fried goodies.
This weekend will be difficult due to the boyfriend’s brother and his family being in town to celebrate the father’s birthday, which means even more eating.
My goal for this coming Monday is to be 220 or less.
The bad thing is that I am not losing weight. The scale stated that I was 223.5 in the beginning of the week and 220 today, which is great, however, when the weekend comes, it increases again. I know it’s related to visiting the boyfriend’s parents during the weekends and eating too much delicious Indian food. I tried to eat less over the weekend, however, his mother seemed to take it to mean that I did not like her food. This is an awesome excuse to eat lots and lots of fried Indian foods. However, I know I need to stick to the veggies and eat less of the Roti’s and other fried goodies.
This weekend will be difficult due to the boyfriend’s brother and his family being in town to celebrate the father’s birthday, which means even more eating.
My goal for this coming Monday is to be 220 or less.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Fall Time
I am on week 5 of going to the gym 5 times a week. I am a bit tired but feeling strong.
I realized in the middle of last week, when my weight loss was still stagnant, that 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes or weights/abs might not be the right ratio. I have changed it to 45 minutes of cardio with 15-20 minutes of weights/abs and am seeing the difference!
I weighed myself today and I was 219! I am very excited to be out of the 220s.
I am continuing to eat pretty healthy and minimizing drinking alcohol and diet soda. I've been eating a lot of salads, soups and lentils. The weekends are a bit challenging because I have been visiting the boyfriend's parents, who moved close by, and helping them unpack. Eating delicious Indian food always follows, which at times is not the healthiest. However, I am finding that as long as I plan for this and eat light in the morning everything seems to be working out.
My birthday is next week and I was hoping to be 215 by then. It looks like I will be more around 217 or 218. However, I am still happy with this progress.
My next mini goal I am keeping a little high, and it's to be 210 by the end of October.
I realized in the middle of last week, when my weight loss was still stagnant, that 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes or weights/abs might not be the right ratio. I have changed it to 45 minutes of cardio with 15-20 minutes of weights/abs and am seeing the difference!
I weighed myself today and I was 219! I am very excited to be out of the 220s.
I am continuing to eat pretty healthy and minimizing drinking alcohol and diet soda. I've been eating a lot of salads, soups and lentils. The weekends are a bit challenging because I have been visiting the boyfriend's parents, who moved close by, and helping them unpack. Eating delicious Indian food always follows, which at times is not the healthiest. However, I am finding that as long as I plan for this and eat light in the morning everything seems to be working out.
My birthday is next week and I was hoping to be 215 by then. It looks like I will be more around 217 or 218. However, I am still happy with this progress.
My next mini goal I am keeping a little high, and it's to be 210 by the end of October.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
September
I have been going to the gym 5-6 times a week for the last 2.5 weeks. I can definitely feel the change in my body as my muscles grow stronger.
I weighed myself today and came in at 223.9, which is slightly more than a few weeks ago. I definitely gained weight Labor day weekend due to celebrating my four year anniversary with my boyfriend.
I am trying to not get too discouraged. In the past I would have lost weight faster. However, if I am consistently going to the gym and eating better, the weight will slowly come off.
I wanted to be at 215 by my birthday (October 5th). I am not sure if I am going to make it but I will definitely try!
I weighed myself today and came in at 223.9, which is slightly more than a few weeks ago. I definitely gained weight Labor day weekend due to celebrating my four year anniversary with my boyfriend.
I am trying to not get too discouraged. In the past I would have lost weight faster. However, if I am consistently going to the gym and eating better, the weight will slowly come off.
I wanted to be at 215 by my birthday (October 5th). I am not sure if I am going to make it but I will definitely try!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Come and Gone
So summer has come and gone. My gym and eating habits have been an up and down. I weighted myself this morning, and I am 223.5. 6 lbs more than the previous fall but about 2-3 lbs less than last week.
My boyfriend seems committed to us going to the gym at 6am most mornings and is being supportive of healthier foods. I hope this helps to give me the encouragement and push to really get my act together.
On a side note, I just bought tickets for a two week trip with one of my best friends to Italy this March. I am REALLY excited and KNOW that I need to LOSE a good amount of weight to fit into small Europe.
I am really committed to be under 200 but the end of this year. This should not be difficult, due to this coming down to losing 6 lbs a month.
Hopefully leaves will not be the only thing falling this season.
My boyfriend seems committed to us going to the gym at 6am most mornings and is being supportive of healthier foods. I hope this helps to give me the encouragement and push to really get my act together.
On a side note, I just bought tickets for a two week trip with one of my best friends to Italy this March. I am REALLY excited and KNOW that I need to LOSE a good amount of weight to fit into small Europe.
I am really committed to be under 200 but the end of this year. This should not be difficult, due to this coming down to losing 6 lbs a month.
Hopefully leaves will not be the only thing falling this season.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Ahhh
It's been too long. I ran a 10k on April 17th. Finished in 1:19, which is a personal best. It was across Crissy Fields in San Francisco, up to the Golden Gate Bridge and across and back again.
I completed Bay to Breakers, a 12k, on May 15th. I speed walked it with my boyfriend and it was a great experience.
Today was my first real day back at the gym since then. I could give lots of excuses as always. However, each day at the gym is a success and my goal is to start having many more.
My work load should be decreasing slightly in a week due to summer break. So that's one great excuse that I can put aside for a couple months. This coming fall and spring are going to be super busy. But let's cross that hurdle when it arrives.
Goal for this week, make it to the gym/exercise at least three more times.
I completed Bay to Breakers, a 12k, on May 15th. I speed walked it with my boyfriend and it was a great experience.
Today was my first real day back at the gym since then. I could give lots of excuses as always. However, each day at the gym is a success and my goal is to start having many more.
My work load should be decreasing slightly in a week due to summer break. So that's one great excuse that I can put aside for a couple months. This coming fall and spring are going to be super busy. But let's cross that hurdle when it arrives.
Goal for this week, make it to the gym/exercise at least three more times.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Setbacks and Accomplishment
Here I am… again. I went to Alabama for a week a month ago. The day before my trip I went to the doctor and was weighted at 230. In September I was 217, so 230 is horrible, considering I ran a 5k in December. While I had not been going to the gym as much as I wanted or eaten as well, I did not think this warranted 13 lbs. I have worked out 3x a week for the last 4 weeks and finally stepped on the scale again. It read, 230.
At this point, a voice in my head is screaming: WFT, what is the point? However, I am training for the 12k, Bay to Breakers, so I definitely cannot give up. I am hoping that this next month will be kinder, and that I can curb my urges.
On the brighter side, last week I ran a mile straight (at 13 minutes). I was really excited about this. Yesterday, I ran for 20 minutes straight (1.5 miles), which is an accomplishment that I have not done probably since middle school.
My goal of the week is to make it to the gym 4 times and run 2 miles straight.
At this point, a voice in my head is screaming: WFT, what is the point? However, I am training for the 12k, Bay to Breakers, so I definitely cannot give up. I am hoping that this next month will be kinder, and that I can curb my urges.
On the brighter side, last week I ran a mile straight (at 13 minutes). I was really excited about this. Yesterday, I ran for 20 minutes straight (1.5 miles), which is an accomplishment that I have not done probably since middle school.
My goal of the week is to make it to the gym 4 times and run 2 miles straight.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Small steps
Day three of eating well, taking vitamins and exercising has gone well thus far. I am feeling pretty good, not wanting to murder anyone for a piece of pizza…yet. I have eaten all meals from home or brought them from home. Snacks have consisted of veggies, fruit, granola and rice cakes.
Last night I almost gave in to temptation. It was a hard day at work and by the time 8pm rolled around I really wanted some fried chicken. However, remembering that I NEED to change my habit NOW I drove past the Safeway without stopping and went home. I heated up 6 chicken nuggets from Trader Joe’s (300 calories) and some veggies (120 calories) for dinner.
I ran on the treadmill on Monday for the first time in a month. My thighs are definitely not happy with me.
I stepped on the Wii this afternoon and it says that I am 226, which is a great feeling! I was originally not going to go to the gym tonight due to my legs still hurting. However, after seeing my progress I went for 30 minutes on the elliptical.
I hope the remainder of the week goes as well!
Last night I almost gave in to temptation. It was a hard day at work and by the time 8pm rolled around I really wanted some fried chicken. However, remembering that I NEED to change my habit NOW I drove past the Safeway without stopping and went home. I heated up 6 chicken nuggets from Trader Joe’s (300 calories) and some veggies (120 calories) for dinner.
I ran on the treadmill on Monday for the first time in a month. My thighs are definitely not happy with me.
I stepped on the Wii this afternoon and it says that I am 226, which is a great feeling! I was originally not going to go to the gym tonight due to my legs still hurting. However, after seeing my progress I went for 30 minutes on the elliptical.
I hope the remainder of the week goes as well!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
New Year, Same Goals
Well, here I am again; a new year and the same goal. I stepped on the Wii last night and it read a whopping 231. I was pretty shocked. I knew I might have gained a few pounds, but not that much. This is even more surprising because I trained in October and November for my first 5k race and felt in my best shape in the month of December. Plus, I finished in 40:32, which was a personal best.
I could sit here being depressed about it all (which I am). However, this gets me no where. I could complain about working 60 hours weeks and not having time or being sick for the last month and not having the energy. However, in the end, it is only an excuse.
So let’s talk about goals. I am going to Alabama for a wedding in the end of February and to visit one of my best friends. My first visit to Alabama was years ago, when I was my heaviest at 255. The next year that I visited, I had dropped 60 lbs and they did not recognize me. Fast forward 5 years to my last visit (Summer of 2009). My friend’s grandmother stated upon my visit “Well, you’re just as fat as you were the first time I met you.”
So, my goal for Alabama is to be a size 16 (I am an 18 now) and around 210-215 lbs.
My strategy is to eat less carbs, more veggies and protein and to make it to the gym 5 days a week for at least 30 minutes of cardio, supplemented by weight lighting at home. Additionally, I plan to run another couple of 5ks to keep motivation.
Here’s to a new year with a smaller, more fit me.
I could sit here being depressed about it all (which I am). However, this gets me no where. I could complain about working 60 hours weeks and not having time or being sick for the last month and not having the energy. However, in the end, it is only an excuse.
So let’s talk about goals. I am going to Alabama for a wedding in the end of February and to visit one of my best friends. My first visit to Alabama was years ago, when I was my heaviest at 255. The next year that I visited, I had dropped 60 lbs and they did not recognize me. Fast forward 5 years to my last visit (Summer of 2009). My friend’s grandmother stated upon my visit “Well, you’re just as fat as you were the first time I met you.”
So, my goal for Alabama is to be a size 16 (I am an 18 now) and around 210-215 lbs.
My strategy is to eat less carbs, more veggies and protein and to make it to the gym 5 days a week for at least 30 minutes of cardio, supplemented by weight lighting at home. Additionally, I plan to run another couple of 5ks to keep motivation.
Here’s to a new year with a smaller, more fit me.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Old Habits Die Hard
Well hello again. It's been a while. I've got plenty of excuses, work, sickness, wanting to spend time with significant others, laziness... But that really gets me no where. Anyways...
Today the Wii said I was 218.5. The last few weeks I seem to be fluctuating between 216 and 218.5. So I am teetering right around the minus 30 lbs mark. Which is great! However... it also means that I am having more trouble losing weight. I have joined a second gym, right by my work, to help with going a little more. I also signed up for 10 sessions with a personal trainer. It was offered at a good price during sign up at the new gym and I've been wanting to sign up for a while. I had my first session this week. Well...two 30 minute sessions because I am pretty weak. My whole body hurts....but in the good way. With losing so much weight I am starting to get flabby so I think the trainer will really help with toning up. At least that's what the fire in my abs, thighs, arms and back suggests....
As far as food goes I am still up and down. I do really well and eat lentils and soups and then I grab that delicious bag of hot Cheetos at work in the evening. I have even asked my boss to stop stocking them! Though will power would be better... I have started taking protein shakes after a really hard work out. I don't particularly like them but many different sources have told me that it will help with muscle recovery.
Today for breakfast I ate a piece of homemade whole wheat banana bread made with apple sauce instead of butter/oil (around 150 calories) and a slice of smoked salmon (70 calories). For lunch and dinner I ate a bowl of Uptma, which is an Indian dish. It's homemade from a particular flour with carrots, peas and mushrooms in it (and very little oil). I really have no idea what the calorie content of it is. I am going to try and calculate it soon. I had for a snack a bowl of Indian stuff...I can't even explain it but it's not all that healthy and I am pretty sure there are fried corn flakes in it... Later on I had the evil bag of Cheetos (330 calories). Plus I had a 30 minute training session and afterward a protein shake (200 calories). So overall I am sure I didn't go over my 2000 calorie intake. However, I do need to start focusing again on big reductions if I want to see big results.
One plus is that I have been eating out very rarely recently. So that's at least good.
Well that's all for now.
Today the Wii said I was 218.5. The last few weeks I seem to be fluctuating between 216 and 218.5. So I am teetering right around the minus 30 lbs mark. Which is great! However... it also means that I am having more trouble losing weight. I have joined a second gym, right by my work, to help with going a little more. I also signed up for 10 sessions with a personal trainer. It was offered at a good price during sign up at the new gym and I've been wanting to sign up for a while. I had my first session this week. Well...two 30 minute sessions because I am pretty weak. My whole body hurts....but in the good way. With losing so much weight I am starting to get flabby so I think the trainer will really help with toning up. At least that's what the fire in my abs, thighs, arms and back suggests....
As far as food goes I am still up and down. I do really well and eat lentils and soups and then I grab that delicious bag of hot Cheetos at work in the evening. I have even asked my boss to stop stocking them! Though will power would be better... I have started taking protein shakes after a really hard work out. I don't particularly like them but many different sources have told me that it will help with muscle recovery.
Today for breakfast I ate a piece of homemade whole wheat banana bread made with apple sauce instead of butter/oil (around 150 calories) and a slice of smoked salmon (70 calories). For lunch and dinner I ate a bowl of Uptma, which is an Indian dish. It's homemade from a particular flour with carrots, peas and mushrooms in it (and very little oil). I really have no idea what the calorie content of it is. I am going to try and calculate it soon. I had for a snack a bowl of Indian stuff...I can't even explain it but it's not all that healthy and I am pretty sure there are fried corn flakes in it... Later on I had the evil bag of Cheetos (330 calories). Plus I had a 30 minute training session and afterward a protein shake (200 calories). So overall I am sure I didn't go over my 2000 calorie intake. However, I do need to start focusing again on big reductions if I want to see big results.
One plus is that I have been eating out very rarely recently. So that's at least good.
Well that's all for now.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Yikes
I stepped on the Wii today and it said I was 220.8! It also said the batteries were low. Which makes me wonder if it's not taking weight correctly due to low batteries. We shall see!
I forgot to mention that I have officially gone down one pant size! I am not a size 18 at normal stores and a 3 at Lane Bryant. Thanks makes me happy! Though I am still a bit blah due to the fact that I am still so big. Also, I am now able to claps my bra on the tightest loop in the back. Woo hoo!
For breakfast I had oatmeal and yogurt (250 calories) and coffee (70 calories). For a snack later in the morning I had four spicy chik nuggets (non-meat, 180 calories) and a half a cup of carrots and fat free ranch (110 calories). I then went to the gym and did 20 minutes on the treadmill (190 calories), 30 minutes on the elliptical (390) and 10 minutes on the bike (100) for a total of 680 calories. Woo hoo! For lunch I had a tofu Vietnamese sandwich. Not sure how many calories, but it is a small sandwich and had carrots, cucumbers, onions, and jalapenos on a french baguette. I am guess around 500 or 600 calories. Totally worth it! lol I then had a small handful of almonds (100 calories) and part of a pear for a snack (100 calories). I had dinner in two parts, first a garlic na'an with two falafel balls (190 for the na'an and 90 for the balls). I then had a cup of tomato and bell pepper soup with two falafel balls inside (110 for the soup and again 90 for the balls). I then had a drink with lime juice, sugar and vodka (140 calories). Then some white wine (400 calories) and then two and a half shots of tequila (250 calories).
Oy, my total is going to be high. But I did expect that with drinking! So it is.... 2580. Crap! Well with the work out that is about even for the calories based on a 2000 day. Too bad I am kind of hungry right now. Alcohol is really not great calorie wise. And tomorrow will be more! However, after tomorrow I do not plan on drinking until the following Saturday.
Tomorrow I ill be drinking and making homemade pasta. I am not going to add up the calories tomorrow because I know it will definitely be over.
Happy new year!
I forgot to mention that I have officially gone down one pant size! I am not a size 18 at normal stores and a 3 at Lane Bryant. Thanks makes me happy! Though I am still a bit blah due to the fact that I am still so big. Also, I am now able to claps my bra on the tightest loop in the back. Woo hoo!
For breakfast I had oatmeal and yogurt (250 calories) and coffee (70 calories). For a snack later in the morning I had four spicy chik nuggets (non-meat, 180 calories) and a half a cup of carrots and fat free ranch (110 calories). I then went to the gym and did 20 minutes on the treadmill (190 calories), 30 minutes on the elliptical (390) and 10 minutes on the bike (100) for a total of 680 calories. Woo hoo! For lunch I had a tofu Vietnamese sandwich. Not sure how many calories, but it is a small sandwich and had carrots, cucumbers, onions, and jalapenos on a french baguette. I am guess around 500 or 600 calories. Totally worth it! lol I then had a small handful of almonds (100 calories) and part of a pear for a snack (100 calories). I had dinner in two parts, first a garlic na'an with two falafel balls (190 for the na'an and 90 for the balls). I then had a cup of tomato and bell pepper soup with two falafel balls inside (110 for the soup and again 90 for the balls). I then had a drink with lime juice, sugar and vodka (140 calories). Then some white wine (400 calories) and then two and a half shots of tequila (250 calories).
Oy, my total is going to be high. But I did expect that with drinking! So it is.... 2580. Crap! Well with the work out that is about even for the calories based on a 2000 day. Too bad I am kind of hungry right now. Alcohol is really not great calorie wise. And tomorrow will be more! However, after tomorrow I do not plan on drinking until the following Saturday.
Tomorrow I ill be drinking and making homemade pasta. I am not going to add up the calories tomorrow because I know it will definitely be over.
Happy new year!
12/29/09
I stepped on the Wii this morning and it said I weighted 222. I think it might be tipsy from the holidays or something. While I would LOVE this to be true I am a bit cautious. We shall see what the rest of the week looks like.
For breakfast I had...oatmeal! With greek yogurt (250 calories total). For lunch I had an Eating Right mac and cheese (330 calories). I then had some random snacks at work (eh...), I am guessing around 100 calories. Then I had some coffee, 50 calories for the creamer. I then had another Eating Right entree (not buying the Metteranian chicken again) as a mid mid-mid day meal (230 calories). I had a string cheese for a snack (110 calories) and then a cup of grapes a few hours later (110). I then went to the gym. I did the treadmill for 20 minutes (180 calories), the elliptical for 30 minutes (380 calories) and the stair machine for 10 minutes (90 calories), for a total of 650 calories burned. It was another great workout. I came home and had some carrots with non fat ranch dressing (150 calories), a protein shake with non-fat milk and half a cup of strawberries (100 for the protein, 90 for the milk and 25 for the strawberries for a total of 215 calories). I then had oatmeal sans yogurt for dinner (180 calories). I was STILL hungry after all of that snacking and had some cashews (160 calories).
I am afraid to add of the calories. Here it goes....1885 calories. Wow, that's a lot. It actually annoys me because I feel like I didn't get to eating anything super tasty to merit all of those calories. However, I guess it's not as bad because mostly a lot of the extra I ate was grains, fruits, nuts, ect. Plus 1885 is still under 2000 (barely...) and I did get an amazing workout.
On to tomorrow.
For breakfast I had...oatmeal! With greek yogurt (250 calories total). For lunch I had an Eating Right mac and cheese (330 calories). I then had some random snacks at work (eh...), I am guessing around 100 calories. Then I had some coffee, 50 calories for the creamer. I then had another Eating Right entree (not buying the Metteranian chicken again) as a mid mid-mid day meal (230 calories). I had a string cheese for a snack (110 calories) and then a cup of grapes a few hours later (110). I then went to the gym. I did the treadmill for 20 minutes (180 calories), the elliptical for 30 minutes (380 calories) and the stair machine for 10 minutes (90 calories), for a total of 650 calories burned. It was another great workout. I came home and had some carrots with non fat ranch dressing (150 calories), a protein shake with non-fat milk and half a cup of strawberries (100 for the protein, 90 for the milk and 25 for the strawberries for a total of 215 calories). I then had oatmeal sans yogurt for dinner (180 calories). I was STILL hungry after all of that snacking and had some cashews (160 calories).
I am afraid to add of the calories. Here it goes....1885 calories. Wow, that's a lot. It actually annoys me because I feel like I didn't get to eating anything super tasty to merit all of those calories. However, I guess it's not as bad because mostly a lot of the extra I ate was grains, fruits, nuts, ect. Plus 1885 is still under 2000 (barely...) and I did get an amazing workout.
On to tomorrow.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Back...again...
It's been a while! As you can guess, my diet as hit highs and lows over the holiday season. I did manage to go to the gym twice while I am on vacation. So that helped. The weeks before Christmas I was going to the gym at least 3 times a week. I stepped on the Wii this evening and it said I weighed 226.25 lbs. Which means I gained about 2.7 lbs. Not as bad as Thanksgiving!
I have been unable to get below 223 for 6 or so weeks now. My goal this week is to get under that number! Therefore, I am back to my oatmeal diet. as a refresher, that is when I trade in my breakfast and dinner for a half cup of oatmeal.
For breakfast today I had...oatmeal! (180 calories) For lunch I had an Eating Right entree (280 calories). As a snack I had some cashews (160 calories). For a mid day meal I had another Eating Right entree (230). I know this may seem weird, however, I am trying to get my body used to, again, eating smaller portion sizes. This also helped me to not snack on the junk food at work (i.e. an Eating Right entree has less calories than the red hot cheetos). I then had an apple and more cashews (80 calories for the apple and another 160 for the cashews). I went to the gym and did 15 minutes on the treadmill (130 calories), 30 on this odd type elliptical (330 calories) and 10 on the bike (100 calories) for a total of 560 calories. I put in a lot of effort at the gym today and it felt great (though probably not in the morning...). After the gym I ate a cup of grapes (110 calories). I then had for dinner...oatmeal! I added a third of a cup of yogurt to it and it was super tasty and filling (180 for the oatmeal and 100 for the yogurt).
Wow...I ate/snacked a lot today! I think I need to be more cautious of the cashews. I bought some carrots and fat free ranch as a replacement. The overall calorie total for the day was 1480. This is not as bad as I thought, especially for a gym day. Though I do hope that I can get it down a few hundred calories. I need to beat 223!
SO here's to ANOTHER start...
I have been unable to get below 223 for 6 or so weeks now. My goal this week is to get under that number! Therefore, I am back to my oatmeal diet. as a refresher, that is when I trade in my breakfast and dinner for a half cup of oatmeal.
For breakfast today I had...oatmeal! (180 calories) For lunch I had an Eating Right entree (280 calories). As a snack I had some cashews (160 calories). For a mid day meal I had another Eating Right entree (230). I know this may seem weird, however, I am trying to get my body used to, again, eating smaller portion sizes. This also helped me to not snack on the junk food at work (i.e. an Eating Right entree has less calories than the red hot cheetos). I then had an apple and more cashews (80 calories for the apple and another 160 for the cashews). I went to the gym and did 15 minutes on the treadmill (130 calories), 30 on this odd type elliptical (330 calories) and 10 on the bike (100 calories) for a total of 560 calories. I put in a lot of effort at the gym today and it felt great (though probably not in the morning...). After the gym I ate a cup of grapes (110 calories). I then had for dinner...oatmeal! I added a third of a cup of yogurt to it and it was super tasty and filling (180 for the oatmeal and 100 for the yogurt).
Wow...I ate/snacked a lot today! I think I need to be more cautious of the cashews. I bought some carrots and fat free ranch as a replacement. The overall calorie total for the day was 1480. This is not as bad as I thought, especially for a gym day. Though I do hope that I can get it down a few hundred calories. I need to beat 223!
SO here's to ANOTHER start...
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
12/02/09
So today has been a bit of an emotional roller coaster. I stepped on the Wii and it said I weighed 225.5. Which really sucks because I have been eating very restrictively. However, I know weight loss is not always automatic so I am trying to stay positive. I think once I get past this week I will start noticing more difference on the scale next week.
For breakfast I ate two small corn tortillas with two scrambled eggs (260 calories). Plus I had coffee (100 calories for the creamer). I went to the gym and did the elliptical on a high resistance for 60 minutes. The workout felt like it took forever! However, the machine said I burned 638 calories. Woo hoo. For lunch I ate a frozen organic bean and cheese burrito (300 calories) with some steamed veggies (30 calories). For dinner I had a personal size frozen pizza (450) calories and pasta on the side (210 calories). For a snack in the evening I had a cup of imitation crab meat (200 calories).
This brings the overall total to 1610. Which I am totally fine with because it's still almost a fourth reduction in calorie intake (based upon 2000 a day). Plus the great gym exercise.
The next few days are going to be super busy for me. I will be babysitting a lot and therefore have a lot of chances to make bad decisions. However, today was a little easier so I am hoping that Thursday and Friday will be as well.
For breakfast I ate two small corn tortillas with two scrambled eggs (260 calories). Plus I had coffee (100 calories for the creamer). I went to the gym and did the elliptical on a high resistance for 60 minutes. The workout felt like it took forever! However, the machine said I burned 638 calories. Woo hoo. For lunch I ate a frozen organic bean and cheese burrito (300 calories) with some steamed veggies (30 calories). For dinner I had a personal size frozen pizza (450) calories and pasta on the side (210 calories). For a snack in the evening I had a cup of imitation crab meat (200 calories).
This brings the overall total to 1610. Which I am totally fine with because it's still almost a fourth reduction in calorie intake (based upon 2000 a day). Plus the great gym exercise.
The next few days are going to be super busy for me. I will be babysitting a lot and therefore have a lot of chances to make bad decisions. However, today was a little easier so I am hoping that Thursday and Friday will be as well.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
12/01/09
Today started well. I stepped on the Wii and it was another -2 lbs, so I am currently 224.3 lbs. Almost off with the Thanksgiving weight! I am glad it is going down easily. I am hoping to be 223 in the morning.
I had a hard time falling asleep last night. I think it might have been due to hunger, so I ate a luna bar (180 calories) at around 11pm.
For breakfast today I had an english muffin with two eggs (300 calories), and coffee (creamer was around 100 calories). For a snack I had a luna bar (180 calories). For lunch I had the same chicken masala as I had yesterday (380 calories). I also had a packet of sugar free hot coco in milk (80 calories). For an early dinner I had a can of spicy rice and meat soup (260 calories). It was actually really good and had little calories for the amount of food. The only downside is that it had a ton of sodium. For a snack in the evening I had a bag of frozen steamed veggies (175 calories).
This make the total today 1475 calories. Not the 1000 I was shooting for but definitely not bad for my second day of calorie restricted eating.
I am proud of myself so far this evening. I have had huge emotional cravings for food. When coming home I wanted to stop at a taco shop or buy ice cream instead of having veggies. However, I used the wonderful tool of thought stopping (over and over....) and reminding myself of my goals. I REALLY want to be 219 by New Years. Which means I need to be several pounds less the week before since I am going home for Christmas and won't have access to a gym. Plus, I am very concerned about emotional eating and simply holiday food temptation while I am around my stressful family.
I am also concerned around tomorrow. My day is not as structured and I think I will be tempted to eat out.
Hopefully I will have some good will power!
I had a hard time falling asleep last night. I think it might have been due to hunger, so I ate a luna bar (180 calories) at around 11pm.
For breakfast today I had an english muffin with two eggs (300 calories), and coffee (creamer was around 100 calories). For a snack I had a luna bar (180 calories). For lunch I had the same chicken masala as I had yesterday (380 calories). I also had a packet of sugar free hot coco in milk (80 calories). For an early dinner I had a can of spicy rice and meat soup (260 calories). It was actually really good and had little calories for the amount of food. The only downside is that it had a ton of sodium. For a snack in the evening I had a bag of frozen steamed veggies (175 calories).
This make the total today 1475 calories. Not the 1000 I was shooting for but definitely not bad for my second day of calorie restricted eating.
I am proud of myself so far this evening. I have had huge emotional cravings for food. When coming home I wanted to stop at a taco shop or buy ice cream instead of having veggies. However, I used the wonderful tool of thought stopping (over and over....) and reminding myself of my goals. I REALLY want to be 219 by New Years. Which means I need to be several pounds less the week before since I am going home for Christmas and won't have access to a gym. Plus, I am very concerned about emotional eating and simply holiday food temptation while I am around my stressful family.
I am also concerned around tomorrow. My day is not as structured and I think I will be tempted to eat out.
Hopefully I will have some good will power!
Monday, November 30, 2009
One step
So I went on the Wii this morning, and as suspected I was 2lbs lighter (226). So that's 3 lbs more to go with the holiday weight. I do not think I will make it to 215 by Jan 1st. Therefore, I am hoping to at least be at 220 (though it would be great to get into the teens, so maybe 219...).
I did not go to the gym as planned early this morning. I realized that this would be my only morning to sleep past 6:15am. I think that by giving myself "a free morning", psychologically, I will not be as stressed and therefore eat a little less during this long week.
For breakfast I had an english muffin with one egg on it (around 200 calories total). For a linner today I had a pre-made chicken masala entree from Safeway (380 calories). I ate so late due to a huge fight with the boyfriend. This made me realize that under mild stress/being upset I eat a lot. However, when I am upset to an extreme I lose my appetite. For a snack I had some goldfish and pirate booty (est 300 calories). Then for another snack when I got home from work I had a small quesadilla (total of 200 calories). This makes a total of 1080 calories for the day, which makes me happy! It also makes me realize how much junk food can add up. I had my usual Monday snack during a therapy group I facilitate, which came to 300 calories. That equals between a third and a fourth of my total calories I ate today.
I also did my weights and my abs tonight.
Overall today was a good day and a great start in the right direction. When I get back on the right track I usually find the first day easy and the second day the hardest. Wish me luck for tomorrow!
I did not go to the gym as planned early this morning. I realized that this would be my only morning to sleep past 6:15am. I think that by giving myself "a free morning", psychologically, I will not be as stressed and therefore eat a little less during this long week.
For breakfast I had an english muffin with one egg on it (around 200 calories total). For a linner today I had a pre-made chicken masala entree from Safeway (380 calories). I ate so late due to a huge fight with the boyfriend. This made me realize that under mild stress/being upset I eat a lot. However, when I am upset to an extreme I lose my appetite. For a snack I had some goldfish and pirate booty (est 300 calories). Then for another snack when I got home from work I had a small quesadilla (total of 200 calories). This makes a total of 1080 calories for the day, which makes me happy! It also makes me realize how much junk food can add up. I had my usual Monday snack during a therapy group I facilitate, which came to 300 calories. That equals between a third and a fourth of my total calories I ate today.
I also did my weights and my abs tonight.
Overall today was a good day and a great start in the right direction. When I get back on the right track I usually find the first day easy and the second day the hardest. Wish me luck for tomorrow!
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Holidays
So...Thanksgiving has come and sadly not gone from my thighs yet. The overall week was filled with good days and mainly bad days. I think it would have been much better if it hadn't been for wine and rum (and will power...).
I stepped on the scale this evening and it said that I had gained 5 lbs!!! I usually weight myself in the mornings, so I am thinking that since it was night and I had just been at the gym and drank a bunch of water it might be a little high. I am going to weight myself in the morning. I think it will drop by a pound or two.
I went to the gym 3 days this week. While this is not my goal (4-6 days a week) this is still not too bad. This coming week I will at most be able to go 4 times, which is due to babysitting. However, on the two days I am sitting all day I will be able to take walks.
After seeing the scale I did my weights and abs. Which is something I need to start doing more often. I am going to try and start adding one day of weights at the gym a week. This is not much but I do think that since I am (for the most part!) losing weight, I need to try and tone up loose skin. I am hoping that by January I will be doing weights at the gym for most of the days I am going.
I have planned out my meals for Monday and Tuesday already. I have them set to around 1,000 calories a day. I will probably up Mondays a few more hundred since I will be at the gym that day and not Tuesday.
My goal for this week is to have dropped the pounds I gained from Thanksgiving.
I stepped on the scale this evening and it said that I had gained 5 lbs!!! I usually weight myself in the mornings, so I am thinking that since it was night and I had just been at the gym and drank a bunch of water it might be a little high. I am going to weight myself in the morning. I think it will drop by a pound or two.
I went to the gym 3 days this week. While this is not my goal (4-6 days a week) this is still not too bad. This coming week I will at most be able to go 4 times, which is due to babysitting. However, on the two days I am sitting all day I will be able to take walks.
After seeing the scale I did my weights and abs. Which is something I need to start doing more often. I am going to try and start adding one day of weights at the gym a week. This is not much but I do think that since I am (for the most part!) losing weight, I need to try and tone up loose skin. I am hoping that by January I will be doing weights at the gym for most of the days I am going.
I have planned out my meals for Monday and Tuesday already. I have them set to around 1,000 calories a day. I will probably up Mondays a few more hundred since I will be at the gym that day and not Tuesday.
My goal for this week is to have dropped the pounds I gained from Thanksgiving.
Friday, November 20, 2009
11/20/09
Today began well. I had half a cup of oatmeal for breakfast (165 calories). For a snack I had a luna bar (180 calories). I went to the gym and did the elliptical for 60 minutes. Third day in a row! For lunch I had a sandwich from Safeway. I am assuming that the sandwich had a good amount of calories in it. I am going to assume 850 for it. I had a bicardi limon martini, which included around 1.5 shots of bicardi and one shot of vermouth. It was hard finding calorie contents. However, I did find that a shot of bicardi has around 105 calories. So that's around 155 for the bicardi. I will assume that the vermouth has the same, so my overall estimate for the drink is 250 calories. Then me and my boyfriend ordered out Thai, and had about 2 or 3 more glasses of wine. Sooo....considering that a glass of wine has around 100 calories, that's another 300. Then the Thai food... I am not even going to try to add this up. I am sure I went way over my totals.
I am wondering how the rest of the weekend goes. I will be meeting a friend for a movie and am going to try and bring my own snacks. Let's see how it goes!
I am wondering how the rest of the weekend goes. I will be meeting a friend for a movie and am going to try and bring my own snacks. Let's see how it goes!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
11/19/09
Today started off well. I stepped on the Wii and it said I weighed 224 pounds! With my BMI finally dropping just below 32. That makes me happy and gives me some motivation.
I had 3/4 cup of whole wheat pasta (200 calories) with a chicken breast (200 calories) and half a cup of marinara sauce (60 calories) for lunch. I went to the gym and did the elliptical for an hour. For a snack I had a luna bar (180 calories). I had dinner in two parts, first were steamed potatoes (from the freezer section, with a butter sauce, 280 calories) and then an eating right mac and cheese frozen dinner (330 calories).
The total comes to just under 1300 for the day. I am very happy with this. Now for tomorrow and the weekend!
I had 3/4 cup of whole wheat pasta (200 calories) with a chicken breast (200 calories) and half a cup of marinara sauce (60 calories) for lunch. I went to the gym and did the elliptical for an hour. For a snack I had a luna bar (180 calories). I had dinner in two parts, first were steamed potatoes (from the freezer section, with a butter sauce, 280 calories) and then an eating right mac and cheese frozen dinner (330 calories).
The total comes to just under 1300 for the day. I am very happy with this. Now for tomorrow and the weekend!
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