I took the holidays "off" from my active dieting and I am back again! I am ready to jump in and have already begun. Today is my first official day of checking in so here it is!
I weighed in on the scale today at 309. Yikes! I've seen slightly better and slightly worse numbers this past week but this the number I will "officially" restart with.
I have been getting my full amount of water, 64 + ounces, cutting back on carbs, cutting out refined sugar, increasing vegetables and once I am feeling better from this cold I want to add moving more!
Hopefully I will soon be able to report some better numbers!
Watch the Weight GO!
Friday, January 13, 2012
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Daily...not so much
Ok, so I WAS posting daily. It is amazing how quickly life landslides you right off track. Anyway, picking up where I left off and moving forward not looking back......
Today 11/1/11
Today I have begun again to focus on losing weight and doing what I am needing to. I have been fighting illness for going on 3 weeks and it has been greatly distracting from "dieting." On the plus side the habits I have developed and knowledge I have been applying has kept me from gaining. I last weighed myself at 303. Getting past this 300ish mark is a hurdle, and one I truly believe is mind over matter, excuses over success.
Today I am getting myself back onto track so lift a glass and here's to "if at first you don't succeed try, try again!"
Today 11/1/11
Today I have begun again to focus on losing weight and doing what I am needing to. I have been fighting illness for going on 3 weeks and it has been greatly distracting from "dieting." On the plus side the habits I have developed and knowledge I have been applying has kept me from gaining. I last weighed myself at 303. Getting past this 300ish mark is a hurdle, and one I truly believe is mind over matter, excuses over success.
Today I am getting myself back onto track so lift a glass and here's to "if at first you don't succeed try, try again!"
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
10/12
Ok, well it is almost 10/13 at this point so I am getting in my day before it isn't "today" anymore.
Today was a fair day. I weighed in about 303 (I think). I started strong with a protein breakfast. And lunch wasn't bad either, however the hazelnut mocha was definitely a bad idea. It has been a while since I have had coffee that sweet and holy moley that was a big shock to the system. My delicious indulgence cost me a headache and tummy ache, in the long run....eh.....not too worth it. Lesson learned, moving on. Dinner was a good balance of protein, vegetable and carb AND family friendly so I didn't have to cook two meals! Yeah!
Tomorrow is a new day and a new start!
Today was a fair day. I weighed in about 303 (I think). I started strong with a protein breakfast. And lunch wasn't bad either, however the hazelnut mocha was definitely a bad idea. It has been a while since I have had coffee that sweet and holy moley that was a big shock to the system. My delicious indulgence cost me a headache and tummy ache, in the long run....eh.....not too worth it. Lesson learned, moving on. Dinner was a good balance of protein, vegetable and carb AND family friendly so I didn't have to cook two meals! Yeah!
Tomorrow is a new day and a new start!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
As Promised 10/11
I said I would and so here I am. It is almost bedtime and I am checking in for the day!
Today I did fairly well following my "diet" protocols. I am currently drinking water to quell my "hunger" (aka I want to eat because it smells good) pangs and heading to bed so I will not be tempted to!
I have chosen, currently, to be aware of what I am eating but allow myself limited carbs so long as I keep my overall calorie intake low. In other words if I want a little rice with dinner, during the day I stick to my diet program meals or protein/vegetable only meals and be mindful of not adding any extras like dressings.
I am keeping positive and throwing myself into positive activities!
My motivational thought for this week....
Today I did fairly well following my "diet" protocols. I am currently drinking water to quell my "hunger" (aka I want to eat because it smells good) pangs and heading to bed so I will not be tempted to!
I have chosen, currently, to be aware of what I am eating but allow myself limited carbs so long as I keep my overall calorie intake low. In other words if I want a little rice with dinner, during the day I stick to my diet program meals or protein/vegetable only meals and be mindful of not adding any extras like dressings.
I am keeping positive and throwing myself into positive activities!
My motivational thought for this week....
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own.
And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go.”
~Dr. Seuss~
It is up to ME to take this path and the attitude I am going to have while I am on it. The only thing stopping me.....is ME.
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own.
And you know what you know. You are the guy who'll decide where to go.”
~Dr. Seuss~
Seriously???
OK I am starting to think I am going to change the title of this blog to "I'm SO Stuck!"
The truth of the matter is I have allowed myself to get caught up in giving up. My eyes wandered to the huge long term goal and my courage and will power tuck-tailed and made a mad dash in search of something less daunting. Apparently when it comes to "fight or flight" I am more of a winged creature.
My numbers from weigh in to weigh in fluctuate from just below 300 to just over and I just can't seem to budge them...or won't budge them, either way the scale is making no progress (and neither am I.) My inches have been consistently moving down which is great, but to be honest with myself; as much as I want to allow myself to be satisfied with my little inch decline it isn't really progress. And, again being honest with myself, I know I am capable of MUCH better.
So.....I am checking in again. I know I have the tendency to become very blog quiet when I am not doing well (and although I have been crazy busy) I can no longer make excuses. The ability to make this happen is in me and I have to make the decision to do it! So....again....I am committing to keep this blog updated...good or bad.
Feel free to send me a virtual butt kick if you notice I've gone quiet!
The truth of the matter is I have allowed myself to get caught up in giving up. My eyes wandered to the huge long term goal and my courage and will power tuck-tailed and made a mad dash in search of something less daunting. Apparently when it comes to "fight or flight" I am more of a winged creature.
My numbers from weigh in to weigh in fluctuate from just below 300 to just over and I just can't seem to budge them...or won't budge them, either way the scale is making no progress (and neither am I.) My inches have been consistently moving down which is great, but to be honest with myself; as much as I want to allow myself to be satisfied with my little inch decline it isn't really progress. And, again being honest with myself, I know I am capable of MUCH better.
So.....I am checking in again. I know I have the tendency to become very blog quiet when I am not doing well (and although I have been crazy busy) I can no longer make excuses. The ability to make this happen is in me and I have to make the decision to do it! So....again....I am committing to keep this blog updated...good or bad.
Feel free to send me a virtual butt kick if you notice I've gone quiet!
Friday, September 16, 2011
Check-In 9/16/2011
Weigh-in was last night and the results are in.....
I lost 3 inches and 11.5 pounds!!
Yeah! I am getting back on track! AND this puts me back UNDER 300 pounds again!
(And just a side note my sister did really well too!)
Now I just need to keep my focus and I will be able to reach my first major goal of 250 before I know it!
I also need to comment that I think I was wrong about my new coach. This weigh in was better, not just because I had success, but because we really got to talk. She has a heart to help people get healthy not just lose weight. I also got to see her weigh in numbers over time and as I joking said to her "You are human!" We both laughed and strangely enough I felt better knowing she has had ups and downs too. Yes she has done this program with no deviation, but it doesn't mean she hasn't struggled or thinks little of me because I struggle.
I am back on the train of working hard and look forward posting a positive check in next week!
I lost 3 inches and 11.5 pounds!!
Yeah! I am getting back on track! AND this puts me back UNDER 300 pounds again!
(And just a side note my sister did really well too!)
Now I just need to keep my focus and I will be able to reach my first major goal of 250 before I know it!
“Many of the great achievements of the world were accomplished by tired and discouraged men who kept on working.”
~unknown~ from thinkexist.com
I also need to comment that I think I was wrong about my new coach. This weigh in was better, not just because I had success, but because we really got to talk. She has a heart to help people get healthy not just lose weight. I also got to see her weigh in numbers over time and as I joking said to her "You are human!" We both laughed and strangely enough I felt better knowing she has had ups and downs too. Yes she has done this program with no deviation, but it doesn't mean she hasn't struggled or thinks little of me because I struggle.
I am back on the train of working hard and look forward posting a positive check in next week!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Update for September
So it is the middle of September and my last post was in August. Needless to say I have a bit to update.
First, I have a new coach with my diet program. She is nice, but I have a feeling the chemistry is going to be a bit of a struggle. Only time will tell.
Second, my weigh ins have not been going well, nor has my full commitment to the diet program. I do want very much to succeed at loosing weight, but I have to find my way back and my personal drive again. I have been working very hard on this and this current week has been one of the best yet. It also has been a huge help that my sister and I have been working together to learn about each other, our strengths, our weaknesses and how to help, encourage and motivate each other effectively. As we help each other we have been helping ourselves.
I also made a personal new discovery. I am not the emotional eater that I thought I was, I am a social eater. I like to eat for social reasons and not being able to fully participate (by eating the food at the event) I feel left out and incomplete to the event, which also leaves me feeling upset and frustrated. I am not sure how I am going to work with this realization, but it is interesting for me either way. Realizing this helped me to understand why I lash out and feel angry when people tell me "it is no big deal to just not eat" at a social gathering or "it's just one ____ there will be another one." I feel as though they are telling me to miss out on life events and the reason, the food and diet, is just not a good enough reason to me.
My next weigh in this Thursday, September 15th. I am hoping it goes well.
First, I have a new coach with my diet program. She is nice, but I have a feeling the chemistry is going to be a bit of a struggle. Only time will tell.
Second, my weigh ins have not been going well, nor has my full commitment to the diet program. I do want very much to succeed at loosing weight, but I have to find my way back and my personal drive again. I have been working very hard on this and this current week has been one of the best yet. It also has been a huge help that my sister and I have been working together to learn about each other, our strengths, our weaknesses and how to help, encourage and motivate each other effectively. As we help each other we have been helping ourselves.
I also made a personal new discovery. I am not the emotional eater that I thought I was, I am a social eater. I like to eat for social reasons and not being able to fully participate (by eating the food at the event) I feel left out and incomplete to the event, which also leaves me feeling upset and frustrated. I am not sure how I am going to work with this realization, but it is interesting for me either way. Realizing this helped me to understand why I lash out and feel angry when people tell me "it is no big deal to just not eat" at a social gathering or "it's just one ____ there will be another one." I feel as though they are telling me to miss out on life events and the reason, the food and diet, is just not a good enough reason to me.
My next weigh in this Thursday, September 15th. I am hoping it goes well.
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