This weekend could have been a bit better in the eating department, but it could always have been worse! We made it through my daughter's track meet. Only items we bought were a snow cone, 4 bottles of water, and a super thin crepe with fresh strawberries on the inside and a bit of Nutella drizzled over the top. My biggest struggles with eating are at home. We do not live in a serene environment to say the least.
Today I wasn't feeling well when I woke up, but I decided to go to the gym anyway. I walked on the treadmill for 20 minutes and then spun "like a skinny girl" for a total of 75 minutes! It is now the early afternoon and I am not sore which is nice!
My eating has been ok today, not perfect, but tracked everything and did well considering. Tonight I will walk at my daughter's track practice to get some more activity in. Tomorrow I will not be able to take a class at the gym in the morning, but I do plan to either treadmill or elliptical. Molly does not have practice tomorrow night so I think I might try a kickboxing class at the gym...we'll see...
Monday, April 30, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
Weigh in...
I was up 3.4 pounds. I am ok with that gain only because by Tuesday this week I was 5 pounds heavier than today's weight. I worked super hard yesterday and Wednesday and that hard work did show on the scale even though I ultimately gained for the week.
Yesterday after a crazy class at the gym involving a ton of squats and puddles of sweat, I decided I had not had enough torture for the day. At my daughter's track practice I decided to walk and go up and down the stairs in the bleachers for 1/2 hour. As a result of all of my activity yesterday, my legs are feeling the fury today! With every step, and every act of sitting down or getting up, I feel the effects of my hard work. That feeling has made today successful when it came to eating. I drank plenty of water, ate a ton of fruits and veggies, and only used 6 of my weeklies.
Tomorrow my daughter has another track meet. It is only about 20 minutes away so it will be nice not to have to travel very far. We will get there about 8am and not be done until the late afternoon. I went grocery shopping today and will pack a ton of healthy snacks and lunch. I want to be prepared for the long day and not be tempted by the nonsense at the snack shack. Even though I can track on my phone, I think taking my paper tracker helps keep me on track even better...so tomorrow I will take it, just as I did when I was out today! As much as I love technology, I think I love writing things down on paper, with a pen even more...
Yesterday after a crazy class at the gym involving a ton of squats and puddles of sweat, I decided I had not had enough torture for the day. At my daughter's track practice I decided to walk and go up and down the stairs in the bleachers for 1/2 hour. As a result of all of my activity yesterday, my legs are feeling the fury today! With every step, and every act of sitting down or getting up, I feel the effects of my hard work. That feeling has made today successful when it came to eating. I drank plenty of water, ate a ton of fruits and veggies, and only used 6 of my weeklies.
Tomorrow my daughter has another track meet. It is only about 20 minutes away so it will be nice not to have to travel very far. We will get there about 8am and not be done until the late afternoon. I went grocery shopping today and will pack a ton of healthy snacks and lunch. I want to be prepared for the long day and not be tempted by the nonsense at the snack shack. Even though I can track on my phone, I think taking my paper tracker helps keep me on track even better...so tomorrow I will take it, just as I did when I was out today! As much as I love technology, I think I love writing things down on paper, with a pen even more...
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Still at it...
Today I spun like a skinny girl...I was amazing! I love to exercise...my body loves when I exercise. My biggest problem is eating...some days I am so good, other days...not so much. Someday I will find a livable balance between the two and reach my ultimate goal. Until then, I will just keep at it!
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Where have you gone?
Dear my former WW self,
You started your WW weight loss journey the end of February. You were are on a losing streak until October when your mom joined. Your journey was no longer your own, you had to work for your weight loss, as well as hers. You tried your hardest, getting from the 70's to the 80's took a long time, but you did it! By Christmas, you were at the lowest weight you have been in years, I was so proud of you! December & January brought many obstacles and struggles...a dog bite, your dad's stroke, daily visits to the hospital, and increased worry that you are still burdened with. The focus you had before all of these things happened was remarkable...inspirational.
I am not sure where you have gone, but I need you back. I need your focus, your drive, your determination, and your dedication to yourself and to Weight Watchers. I am already half way to my goal, but I still have a long way to go to conquer the remaining half. Please come back and help me make my way through the rest of my journey.
I know my current struggles will pass and I will get back on track. What I need help with is staying on track.
Loving me along the weigh...enough not to give up...
You started your WW weight loss journey the end of February. You were are on a losing streak until October when your mom joined. Your journey was no longer your own, you had to work for your weight loss, as well as hers. You tried your hardest, getting from the 70's to the 80's took a long time, but you did it! By Christmas, you were at the lowest weight you have been in years, I was so proud of you! December & January brought many obstacles and struggles...a dog bite, your dad's stroke, daily visits to the hospital, and increased worry that you are still burdened with. The focus you had before all of these things happened was remarkable...inspirational.
I am not sure where you have gone, but I need you back. I need your focus, your drive, your determination, and your dedication to yourself and to Weight Watchers. I am already half way to my goal, but I still have a long way to go to conquer the remaining half. Please come back and help me make my way through the rest of my journey.
I know my current struggles will pass and I will get back on track. What I need help with is staying on track.
Loving me along the weigh...enough not to give up...
What on earth!?!?
So yesterday started out pretty well, even though I never made it to the gym. In the afternoon I don't know what happened, but I was having a carb attack...white bread, flour tortillas, and pasta were all present and all far too willing to jump right into my mouth! We ended up having pizza for dinner since I had not planned anything. I did not have too many pieces, but with everything else I ate throughout the day I was totally off track!
Today was very similar to yesterday. My daughter stayed home from school again, no gym or exercise, I ate well in the morning and early afternoon, I drank plenty of water, and then I don't know what happened! A little left over pizza, some fruit (good choice), and a flour tortilla with yogurt butter. Not too bad except that was all before dinner. Dinner in itself was not bad, but again...on top of everything else, it all adds up! Dinner consisted of two flour tortillas, mozzarella cheese, and shredded chicken breast that I cooked all day in the crock pot with a can of red enchilada sauce. When my husband got home, I realized I had never gone to the grocery store. On my way there I was satisfied from dinner but was contemplating buying Reese's Peanut Butter cups. My previous losing WW self would buy candy, but only if I had enough pp to spend on them. I made it through the grocery store, and by the time I got to the register I had convinced myself that I could have them another day when I have pp available...that was a good choice for sure...yeah me! When I got home, my mom and daughter were having ice cream. For about 30 seconds I was tempted to have some myself, but once again talked myself out of it. I can have ice cream anytime...as long as I have pp!
My daughter is 100% better and will be back to school tomorrow. I will drop her off from school and head straight to the gym for a walk on the treadmill and some hard work in spin class. I am going to plan all of tomorrow's meals tonight and "pack" lunch in containers so I am not tempted to change my mind, except for snacks, and see if that helps keep me on track! I have got to do something to get past this nonsense!
Today was very similar to yesterday. My daughter stayed home from school again, no gym or exercise, I ate well in the morning and early afternoon, I drank plenty of water, and then I don't know what happened! A little left over pizza, some fruit (good choice), and a flour tortilla with yogurt butter. Not too bad except that was all before dinner. Dinner in itself was not bad, but again...on top of everything else, it all adds up! Dinner consisted of two flour tortillas, mozzarella cheese, and shredded chicken breast that I cooked all day in the crock pot with a can of red enchilada sauce. When my husband got home, I realized I had never gone to the grocery store. On my way there I was satisfied from dinner but was contemplating buying Reese's Peanut Butter cups. My previous losing WW self would buy candy, but only if I had enough pp to spend on them. I made it through the grocery store, and by the time I got to the register I had convinced myself that I could have them another day when I have pp available...that was a good choice for sure...yeah me! When I got home, my mom and daughter were having ice cream. For about 30 seconds I was tempted to have some myself, but once again talked myself out of it. I can have ice cream anytime...as long as I have pp!
My daughter is 100% better and will be back to school tomorrow. I will drop her off from school and head straight to the gym for a walk on the treadmill and some hard work in spin class. I am going to plan all of tomorrow's meals tonight and "pack" lunch in containers so I am not tempted to change my mind, except for snacks, and see if that helps keep me on track! I have got to do something to get past this nonsense!
Monday, April 23, 2012
Weigh In...
I wrote a post on Friday, and thought I published it...but it is no where to be found!?!?! I was down 2.8 on Friday...so happy for a loss, had hoped for a bit more with how hard I worked last week and how well I ate, but all in all I am happy!
It is now Monday afternoon. Friday - Sunday were not the best eating days...Friday was super busy working on my daughter's birthday party stuff. Saturday was a track meet about an hour away. My daughter got 2 PR's (personal records), her first since she joined track...so exciting! Saturday afternoon and evening consisted of cleaning house and more party prep. Sunday...lots of cooking, a fabulous party, and clean up.
This morning I was planning on going to spin class, but my daughter stayed home from school with a cold so I decided to take a rest day. I have done pretty well eating today, although my body really needs some exercise. She is feeling better so I think she should be able to go back to school tomorrow which will give me time to go to the gym. Hopefully the rest of the day is quiet and restful...
It is now Monday afternoon. Friday - Sunday were not the best eating days...Friday was super busy working on my daughter's birthday party stuff. Saturday was a track meet about an hour away. My daughter got 2 PR's (personal records), her first since she joined track...so exciting! Saturday afternoon and evening consisted of cleaning house and more party prep. Sunday...lots of cooking, a fabulous party, and clean up.
This morning I was planning on going to spin class, but my daughter stayed home from school with a cold so I decided to take a rest day. I have done pretty well eating today, although my body really needs some exercise. She is feeling better so I think she should be able to go back to school tomorrow which will give me time to go to the gym. Hopefully the rest of the day is quiet and restful...
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Still on track, almost to weigh in...
Well yesterday was SUPER busy! I got to the gym and sat on the spin bike to make sure I could handle it and I was so excited that I was not sore...woo hoo!!! Since I was there so early I decided to start spinning rather than get on the treadmill before class. I ended up spinning for 20 minutes before class and then spinning 65 minutes during class. It was such a hard workout, but I felt so good after...physically and mentally. I ate really well yesterday even with a bit of unplanned madness. I walked for 62 minutes at my daughter's track practice and when we got home my husband decided he wanted tacos for dinner. He eats super late and I know it isn't good for him, but after 8 years, it is not worth discussing anymore. Anyway...I was physically hungry by the time I was finished walking so I decided to use my last 4 weeklies on 2 mini pastor tacos. They come with 2 tortillas on 1 taco so I took 1 off of each taco...this made the pp value for both tacos 4...exactly what I had to work with.
I still weigh myself every single day, I know I shouldn't but the harder I try not to, the more I think about it. The scale had been going down steadily all week and then this morning I was up .5. How does this happen when I did everything right yesterday including eating well, drinking water, and exercising twice in one day!?!?! I was so mad and the first thought that came to mind was "I give up". What I am working so hard for if the scale isn't going to show my efforts? Those thoughts lasted about 30 seconds and then changed to "I am not going to give up! I have worked far too hard this week! I know what I did right and if the scale doesn't reflect my efforts then so be it!" With this attitude I dropped the kids off at school and headed for the gym to take the step / weight class. Just as we were about to start class my husband called. He needed me to meet him at Urgent Care because he hurt his arm at work. Being the good wife I am I put my step and weights away and left. The girls at the gym were teasing me for leaving, but my husband does a lot and doesn't ask for much so when he asks I do my best to answer. His arm will be ok, but needs to take it easy for a few weeks.
My son had a minimum day and I had planned to take him to Subway for lunch. He decided he would rather eat Panda Express for lunch rather than dinner since he has a track meet today. I ate string bean chicken, mushroom chicken, 1/5 of my chow mien, and 1 fortune cookie...total pp...14. I have 11 left for the rest of the day and still have one more trip to Panda Express for dinner. I will probably just have chicken and veggies and for sure stay within my pp. I am hoping that the extra salt will not show tomorrow. I will drink a lot of water throughout the remainder of the day. Still a ton of things to do so I am off to get my busy on!
I still weigh myself every single day, I know I shouldn't but the harder I try not to, the more I think about it. The scale had been going down steadily all week and then this morning I was up .5. How does this happen when I did everything right yesterday including eating well, drinking water, and exercising twice in one day!?!?! I was so mad and the first thought that came to mind was "I give up". What I am working so hard for if the scale isn't going to show my efforts? Those thoughts lasted about 30 seconds and then changed to "I am not going to give up! I have worked far too hard this week! I know what I did right and if the scale doesn't reflect my efforts then so be it!" With this attitude I dropped the kids off at school and headed for the gym to take the step / weight class. Just as we were about to start class my husband called. He needed me to meet him at Urgent Care because he hurt his arm at work. Being the good wife I am I put my step and weights away and left. The girls at the gym were teasing me for leaving, but my husband does a lot and doesn't ask for much so when he asks I do my best to answer. His arm will be ok, but needs to take it easy for a few weeks.
My son had a minimum day and I had planned to take him to Subway for lunch. He decided he would rather eat Panda Express for lunch rather than dinner since he has a track meet today. I ate string bean chicken, mushroom chicken, 1/5 of my chow mien, and 1 fortune cookie...total pp...14. I have 11 left for the rest of the day and still have one more trip to Panda Express for dinner. I will probably just have chicken and veggies and for sure stay within my pp. I am hoping that the extra salt will not show tomorrow. I will drink a lot of water throughout the remainder of the day. Still a ton of things to do so I am off to get my busy on!
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