So I continue to lose weight but I am dealing with some health issues right now. I have not fallen off the wagon, in fact I have lost my appetite and find it hard to get in the correct food every day. I am going to the doctor on Monday and hopefully they will figure out what is going on so I can get back on track.
My total weight loss to date is 28.5lbs and I still hope to lose another 15lbs by the middle of April, but I just can't work out right now and boost the weight loss. I did not want you to think I have given up, or that I am hiding anything. I feel more accountable since keeping this blog so I have actually been really good about honesty here.
Have a happy & healthy day!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Monday, February 20, 2012
Day 75 - Feb 20 2012
I missed publishing last week's weigh in, it was a dismal -0.5 for the week. My total was at -24.5lbs. This week I had a loss of 2.5lbs for a total of 27lbs since the beginning of December. I am very happy with this progress. And in fact, I am a bit surprised considering I have slacked on the exercise. My disappointment this week is silly, it is not even about me completely, I saw one of my sisters for the first time since Thanksgiving and she did not seem to notice that I lost over 25lbs. I guess I had been hoping to just hear her say "wow, you are looking so much better" or something like that. But again, I need to learn to stop depending on other people's input for my own happiness.
This week I cheated on my eating, I will admit I ate pizza, frozen custard and cupcakes. It did not even taste very good to be honest. But I did not binge! I only ate 2 very small pieces of pizza (little square pieces and the smallest in the pie) and a small custard when I was out with my parents. The cupcakes were also small and limited to two over a two day period. I actually felt physically sick after eating all of it. The sodium combined with the sugar just made me feel horrible. I was happy to get back on plan!
My goal was to have lost 45lbs by my birthday in the beginning of April. Right now that will not happen unless I kick it into gear again with my exercise. I need to average about 3lbs a week to make this goal, which is completely possible if I get back into a good routine. So this week I am working on getting out the DVDs and getting in at least 30 intense minutes of cardio every day.
I have been under a tremendous amount of stress the last couple of weeks. There are things happening to people I love dearly that are sad, heart breaking really, and I can do nothing to help. I am the typical "fixer" when someone has a problem I do everything in my power to help them. Not being in a position to help those I love is effecting my eating, sleeping and piece of mind. I am working on ways to deal with these issues in a positive way so I can move forward and concentrate on my health again. That is why I did not write last week, I was just not in a good place emotionally.
Have a happy & healthy day!
This week I cheated on my eating, I will admit I ate pizza, frozen custard and cupcakes. It did not even taste very good to be honest. But I did not binge! I only ate 2 very small pieces of pizza (little square pieces and the smallest in the pie) and a small custard when I was out with my parents. The cupcakes were also small and limited to two over a two day period. I actually felt physically sick after eating all of it. The sodium combined with the sugar just made me feel horrible. I was happy to get back on plan!
My goal was to have lost 45lbs by my birthday in the beginning of April. Right now that will not happen unless I kick it into gear again with my exercise. I need to average about 3lbs a week to make this goal, which is completely possible if I get back into a good routine. So this week I am working on getting out the DVDs and getting in at least 30 intense minutes of cardio every day.
I have been under a tremendous amount of stress the last couple of weeks. There are things happening to people I love dearly that are sad, heart breaking really, and I can do nothing to help. I am the typical "fixer" when someone has a problem I do everything in my power to help them. Not being in a position to help those I love is effecting my eating, sleeping and piece of mind. I am working on ways to deal with these issues in a positive way so I can move forward and concentrate on my health again. That is why I did not write last week, I was just not in a good place emotionally.
Have a happy & healthy day!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Day 62 - Feb 7 2012
Weigh in yesterday and I lost another 2.5lbs for a total loss of 24lbs. Happy with this and I think it is a good healthy loss for 2 months. I had hoped to be closer to 30lbs at this point, but I am not going to be down on myself when I have made progress. I feel so much better than I did before I started.
I am feeling a cold coming on, I am concerned that I need to nip it in the bud before it develops into something worse, like an ear infection or bronchitis. I have not been sick in a couple of years and I am just not good at being sick. The worst part is that I am unlikely going to be able to stay on my food plan if I am sick. My plan now is to avoid as much sodium as possible, which means canned soup, and try to eat on schedule even if it is smaller amounts or not as regimented as I typically eat.
Have a happy & healthy day!
I am feeling a cold coming on, I am concerned that I need to nip it in the bud before it develops into something worse, like an ear infection or bronchitis. I have not been sick in a couple of years and I am just not good at being sick. The worst part is that I am unlikely going to be able to stay on my food plan if I am sick. My plan now is to avoid as much sodium as possible, which means canned soup, and try to eat on schedule even if it is smaller amounts or not as regimented as I typically eat.
Have a happy & healthy day!
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Day 56 - Feb 1 2012
Official weigh in - I managed to lose 1lb this week, for a total of 21.5lbs lost. I am happy with that. My exercise was lacking this week and my food was okay but not great. I have not been feeling very well and that effects my desire and ability to work out. I hope to get back on track in the next day or so.
I just keep reminding myself that it is a marathon, I need to stay focused on where I am going in the long term. That helps me to not lose faith in what I am doing. So once I am back on track I think I will be fine.
Two of my sisters are also working on losing weight, it is interesting to see how we all approach it differently. My brother is also back to working out and trying to lose a bit of his girth. The last year has been really tough on him emotionally and financially and he has packed on a bit of weight. I worry about him because it is in his middle which is very unhealthy. So anything that gets him healthy makes me happy.
Wish it was better news, but I really think it is important to share honestly that it is not easy, it is not always fun and it does not always go as planned.
Have a happy & healthy day!
I just keep reminding myself that it is a marathon, I need to stay focused on where I am going in the long term. That helps me to not lose faith in what I am doing. So once I am back on track I think I will be fine.
Two of my sisters are also working on losing weight, it is interesting to see how we all approach it differently. My brother is also back to working out and trying to lose a bit of his girth. The last year has been really tough on him emotionally and financially and he has packed on a bit of weight. I worry about him because it is in his middle which is very unhealthy. So anything that gets him healthy makes me happy.
Wish it was better news, but I really think it is important to share honestly that it is not easy, it is not always fun and it does not always go as planned.
Have a happy & healthy day!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Day 47 - Jan 23 2012
Official Weigh in and I dropped another 3lbs!! Making my total weight loss 20.5lbs, a nice number to hit. Making the 20lb mark is always important to me, for some reason it makes me feel more accomplishment when I can say I lost more than 20lbs. Each 10lb mile marker is great from this point, but my next big milestone is now 24lbs away.
I had a pretty good week, I did my bootcamp and yoga DVDs alternating days all week and kept to my eating plan. I went to my parents for the game and had diet caffeine free Pepsi as a "treat" and honestly if just does not taste that good anymore. But it made me feel like I was having something "special". Left the bottle at my parents so it will be there for the Superbowl and I won't drink it at home.
I am planning to make chocolate meringues this week, not sure what day yet. I loved the lemon ones I made a couple of weeks ago and it really helped having something sweet that I could eat and not feel like I was "ruining" my diet.
Have a happy & healthy day!
I had a pretty good week, I did my bootcamp and yoga DVDs alternating days all week and kept to my eating plan. I went to my parents for the game and had diet caffeine free Pepsi as a "treat" and honestly if just does not taste that good anymore. But it made me feel like I was having something "special". Left the bottle at my parents so it will be there for the Superbowl and I won't drink it at home.
I am planning to make chocolate meringues this week, not sure what day yet. I loved the lemon ones I made a couple of weeks ago and it really helped having something sweet that I could eat and not feel like I was "ruining" my diet.
Have a happy & healthy day!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Day 42 - Jan 18 2012
Going strong with my yoga and boot camp. I have been alternating them each day, soon I will have to double up on some days. I am feeling better again and think that I am about ready for the double workouts.
Feels good to be back on track. Plus, I am remembering not only how good I feel physically when I work out regularly, but how much better I feel about myself.
Hoping to have good numbers this week.
Have a happy & healthy day!
Feels good to be back on track. Plus, I am remembering not only how good I feel physically when I work out regularly, but how much better I feel about myself.
Hoping to have good numbers this week.
Have a happy & healthy day!
Monday, January 16, 2012
Day 40 - Jan 16 2012
Official weigh in: -1.5 lbs for the week, total -17.5lbs in 40 days. Feels good to be back on track, the week started rough but I ended on point with my diet and exercise. I hope to ramp up the weight loss for the next few weeks. It felt good to not only start doing my yoga again but to add in the Boot Camp DVD. It was hard but felt good to be working out this way.
There was a time about 10 years ago when I lost 85lbs and was very healthy. I kick-boxed 3-4 times a week, rode my bike 5-7 miles a few times a week and was very active. I kept that up for over 5 years and I regret that I let life get in the way of being healthy. So I am back on track and looking forward to doing those things again.
I like to give myself little rewards for hitting certain milestones, I have 28lbs left and I hit a big one, I will have lost 50lbs at that point and I plan to reward myself with a reflexology session at a local day spa. It may take me until my birthday, but I plan to hit that milestone.
Have a happy & healthy day!
There was a time about 10 years ago when I lost 85lbs and was very healthy. I kick-boxed 3-4 times a week, rode my bike 5-7 miles a few times a week and was very active. I kept that up for over 5 years and I regret that I let life get in the way of being healthy. So I am back on track and looking forward to doing those things again.
I like to give myself little rewards for hitting certain milestones, I have 28lbs left and I hit a big one, I will have lost 50lbs at that point and I plan to reward myself with a reflexology session at a local day spa. It may take me until my birthday, but I plan to hit that milestone.
Have a happy & healthy day!
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