222.5
Ugh. Yesterday was a terrible afternoon/evening of eating. Terrible choices, way too much, too much sugar, calories, stupid, mindless eating. Ugh.
Today-------back to following Weight Watchers. I decided yesterday I can't do a sorta/kinda program. I sorta watch what I eat. I sorta make good choices. I kinda limit candy/sugar/fats/unrestricted eating. It's too critical that I lose weight. I have to make a beginning. I have to commit to ONE program 100%. I can take parts from the others, like the Women, Food, and God. From that, I want to remember to eat when I'm hungry, eat as if others are watching, no distracted eating. But I need to follow an exact plan. I know the WW plan works. I was just burned out of the meetings and the same old, same old. So I'll follow it so I have the reason to say, "No, can't have that. It's not on my program." So I can plan ahead, prepare ahead, not get buy with fast food, snacking, late night overeating. I really feel like I can do this, even through Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. I can control what I eat.
So. Here I go. Today: oatmeal for breakfast, taco soup for lunch, orange chicken for supper. I'm going to need to get some groceries. Fruits, croutons, chicken. Look for lunch recipes--maybe some good soups. Planning, Planning, Planning. Tracking. Drinking water! Exercise. Get outside today and walk. Eat what was planned for. Eat undistracted.
I must--Kayla's wedding, Costa Rica, Germany/Sweden, mission trip. Look and feel younger. Healthier. Happier. Dress nicer. Be happier with myself. Kayla's wedding.
Here I go.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Oct. 6, 2012
219.5
After a week of mindless eating, teachers' lounge food, poor choices, eating in the car--yesterday was better. And I lost 2+ pounds. I went to the bathroom a lot all day. So maybe I was retaining water. I don't know. But I tried to be more aware of what I was eating. Making deliberate choices of what to eat. I wasn't perfect, but it definitely was better. I prayed the rosary in the morning, which always starts the day right. I need to do that more. It helps me organize my prayers and focus.
Today I plan to stay busy. Good breakfast, chili for lunch, not sure about supper. I'm cleaning the breezeway and putting away my summer decorations and getting out the fall ones. Then THE GARAGE!!!!! Tomorrow--summer clothes out, fall clothes in. And Halloween decorations in the living room. Plus figure out what to do with the kitchen chairs. Make today a productive, active day!
I like the suggestions from the Peanut Butter and Peppers blog:
1. Eat Fruit
2. Eat Vegetables - Eat as many as you want!
3. Eat Salad
4. Stay away from processed deli meat.
5. Cook in batches.
6. Purge the Sugar and bad foods
7. Drink Water
8. Snacks- I believe in eating every 3 hours or so
9. Exercise
10. (stay away from ) White and processed foods
11. Walk – Try to get in as much walking as you can
12. Healthy Influences -Try to surround yourself with healthy influences
13. Set small goals and reward yourself
http://www.peanutbutterandpeppers.com/healthy-living-tips-goals/
After a week of mindless eating, teachers' lounge food, poor choices, eating in the car--yesterday was better. And I lost 2+ pounds. I went to the bathroom a lot all day. So maybe I was retaining water. I don't know. But I tried to be more aware of what I was eating. Making deliberate choices of what to eat. I wasn't perfect, but it definitely was better. I prayed the rosary in the morning, which always starts the day right. I need to do that more. It helps me organize my prayers and focus.
Today I plan to stay busy. Good breakfast, chili for lunch, not sure about supper. I'm cleaning the breezeway and putting away my summer decorations and getting out the fall ones. Then THE GARAGE!!!!! Tomorrow--summer clothes out, fall clothes in. And Halloween decorations in the living room. Plus figure out what to do with the kitchen chairs. Make today a productive, active day!
I like the suggestions from the Peanut Butter and Peppers blog:
Healthy Living Tips & Goals
1. Eat Fruit
2. Eat Vegetables - Eat as many as you want!
3. Eat Salad
4. Stay away from processed deli meat.
5. Cook in batches.
6. Purge the Sugar and bad foods
7. Drink Water
8. Snacks- I believe in eating every 3 hours or so
9. Exercise
10. (stay away from ) White and processed foods
11. Walk – Try to get in as much walking as you can
12. Healthy Influences -Try to surround yourself with healthy influences
13. Set small goals and reward yourself
http://www.peanutbutterandpeppers.com/healthy-living-tips-goals/
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Sept. 26, 2012
223. I'm back. Desperate to make some progress. The weeks and months have gone by and I've just screwed around, eaten out of control, failed at Weight Watchers, failed at 100 other diets. I've gained more from "the last day before I start" than from anything else. I've had 2 days in a row with low blood sugar because I'm not eating in a healthy way. I've missed out on walks in beautiful fall weather. I've prayed and asked for help. I know God and Mary are waiting to help and support me, but I've got to help myself. It's only 1 year until Kayla's wedding. This is the one moment in my life when I thought I'd be motivated to lose weight. And I've just messed around and have put on 5 pounds this last week. I feel like a slug: unmotivated, unhealthy, out of shape. Waiting for some miracle to come along.
Well--that miracle has to be ME. ME taking care of ME. ME making the choices of what to put in my mouth. ME making the choices of what NOT to put in my mouth. ME making the choices to take a walk. Or to get out of the kitchen. Or to make a healthy soup for lunch. Or to plan ahead for supper. Or to drink another glass of water. It has to be ME.
I have to start now. I can't wait. I will be looking for a dress for the wedding in the late summer. That's when it has to fit. There are only 52 weeks in the year. If I'd lose 1 pound a week--which is very reasonable--that's only 55 pounds. I'd just be at 175. Not at 145 like I wanted. So I have to start now. And not stop. Make a healthy life commitment. So I can feel better, more energy, look better, wear nicer clothes.
So--what's my plan? I like the peanut butter and peppers blogger who said to eat NOW like I picture myself eating when I'm thin. Make choices a thin, maintaining person would make. Become NOW the person I want to be THEN. Aim for 5-6 servings of fruits/veggies each day. Drink 8 glasses of water.
Today: oatmeal, milk. Taco soup. Orange chicken thighs. Fruits, veggies. Water. Go for a walk after school. Even 10 minutes. Just 10 minutes. Go outside when I get home. Stay out of the kitchen after supper. Drink water. Stay positive. I just need to get through today. I need to get through from now until lunch. From lunch until I get home. From when I get home until supper. From supper until bedtime. 4 chunks. 4 successful chunks of my day. God is giving me this day to use it in the best way that I can. This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us be glad and rejoice in it. That means going to bed happy that I have made today the best day I can, in God's honor. He will help me and walk with me.
Well--that miracle has to be ME. ME taking care of ME. ME making the choices of what to put in my mouth. ME making the choices of what NOT to put in my mouth. ME making the choices to take a walk. Or to get out of the kitchen. Or to make a healthy soup for lunch. Or to plan ahead for supper. Or to drink another glass of water. It has to be ME.
I have to start now. I can't wait. I will be looking for a dress for the wedding in the late summer. That's when it has to fit. There are only 52 weeks in the year. If I'd lose 1 pound a week--which is very reasonable--that's only 55 pounds. I'd just be at 175. Not at 145 like I wanted. So I have to start now. And not stop. Make a healthy life commitment. So I can feel better, more energy, look better, wear nicer clothes.
So--what's my plan? I like the peanut butter and peppers blogger who said to eat NOW like I picture myself eating when I'm thin. Make choices a thin, maintaining person would make. Become NOW the person I want to be THEN. Aim for 5-6 servings of fruits/veggies each day. Drink 8 glasses of water.
Today: oatmeal, milk. Taco soup. Orange chicken thighs. Fruits, veggies. Water. Go for a walk after school. Even 10 minutes. Just 10 minutes. Go outside when I get home. Stay out of the kitchen after supper. Drink water. Stay positive. I just need to get through today. I need to get through from now until lunch. From lunch until I get home. From when I get home until supper. From supper until bedtime. 4 chunks. 4 successful chunks of my day. God is giving me this day to use it in the best way that I can. This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us be glad and rejoice in it. That means going to bed happy that I have made today the best day I can, in God's honor. He will help me and walk with me.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
July 14, 2012
216
I can't even remember when I was below 218-219. I feel so excited and positive about this journey. I feel God's hands on my arms, walking behind me, walking along beside me. He is with me and I don't want to let him down.
Choosing the foods I want to eat may be a little more difficult with Charlotte here this summer. Yesterday I had a small portion of the lasagna, plus cottage cheese and salad. For supper, I made a tuna melt wrap. Dave had fried potatoes and roast beef. Charlotte ate a little, but doesn't like meat, so I suggested she make a bread/butter sandwich. I'll try to not let it interfere. I am determined to continue making healthy choices, tracking, walking, drinking water. I need to be motivated so my success will carry me into the week in Costa Rica. My goal there: don't eat everything. Small helpings, leave some on my plate if I need to. LOTS of fruits. Water. Walking.
This is 16 pounds down from Jan. 2. Lots more to go, but I know I can make it with my Help.
I can't even remember when I was below 218-219. I feel so excited and positive about this journey. I feel God's hands on my arms, walking behind me, walking along beside me. He is with me and I don't want to let him down.
Choosing the foods I want to eat may be a little more difficult with Charlotte here this summer. Yesterday I had a small portion of the lasagna, plus cottage cheese and salad. For supper, I made a tuna melt wrap. Dave had fried potatoes and roast beef. Charlotte ate a little, but doesn't like meat, so I suggested she make a bread/butter sandwich. I'll try to not let it interfere. I am determined to continue making healthy choices, tracking, walking, drinking water. I need to be motivated so my success will carry me into the week in Costa Rica. My goal there: don't eat everything. Small helpings, leave some on my plate if I need to. LOTS of fruits. Water. Walking.
This is 16 pounds down from Jan. 2. Lots more to go, but I know I can make it with my Help.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
218
My weight loss journey is really going well. My heart-felt prayer for help was heard. I felt strong hands on the tops of my arms and someone was behind me, then He moved more beside me to my left, but his hands stayed on my arms. The hands felt warm and strong and gentle and caring. It lasted about 10-12 seconds, but it was real. So now it's up to me to accept this help and do my part to make healthy choices, to track, to maintain a healthy lifestyle. So far, so good. 100% on program. 5 days in a row.
My weight loss journey is really going well. My heart-felt prayer for help was heard. I felt strong hands on the tops of my arms and someone was behind me, then He moved more beside me to my left, but his hands stayed on my arms. The hands felt warm and strong and gentle and caring. It lasted about 10-12 seconds, but it was real. So now it's up to me to accept this help and do my part to make healthy choices, to track, to maintain a healthy lifestyle. So far, so good. 100% on program. 5 days in a row.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
June 10, 2012
220 I'm happy with this, because I was up to 223 last Thursday/Friday. I have had 3 excellent days on program. Friday, Saturday, today. I'm trying to stay busy, stay out of the kitchen. Get lots of physical activity. I walked Friday and Saturday and did a lot of work outside. I haven't walked yet today. It's pretty hot, but maybe this evening I will. I made a smoothy this afternoon. Strawberries, yogurt, milk. I need to look for some smoothy recipes and get some more frozen fruit. I know there is one with chocolate pudding mix that is not many points. Great evening treat.
I need to be below 219 on Thursday for a loss. I hope I get along OK at my class at Mid-Prairie. Stay away from the donuts!!! Make good choices for lunch. I have no idea what they are serving. Hopefully, drink lots of water while I'm sitting. I'm planning to walk in the mornings early. Have something good to look forward to for supper each night. Plan ahead!! One day at a time.
I promise to me to make good choices, because I'm worth it.
I need to be below 219 on Thursday for a loss. I hope I get along OK at my class at Mid-Prairie. Stay away from the donuts!!! Make good choices for lunch. I have no idea what they are serving. Hopefully, drink lots of water while I'm sitting. I'm planning to walk in the mornings early. Have something good to look forward to for supper each night. Plan ahead!! One day at a time.
I promise to me to make good choices, because I'm worth it.
Thursday, May 31, 2012
May 31, 2012
219!
Finally again. The last time was back in February. Now it's time to go below this number and never go back to the 220s again. This has been a good week. After losing 3.6 last week at WW, I made it through the graduation parties OK and the Memorial Day weekend with extra food and extra company and leftovers. Having Kayla here helps. I've made good choices for meals and snacks. I walked Tuesday and Wednesday and hope to today if the rain stops. Tomorrow will be easy being in Des Moines all day. I need to stay focused and stay busy. Stay out of the kitchen if it's not meal time. Stay away from eating and reading at the counter or at the table. Plan good healthy meals. Write down what I eat.
Focus on one pound a week. By next June I'll be at 170 and by Oct. I'll be at 140.
Plan meals, plan snacks. Drink water. Stay busy. Stay active. Walk. Stay out of the kitchen.
I promise to me to make good choices, because I'm worth it.
Finally again. The last time was back in February. Now it's time to go below this number and never go back to the 220s again. This has been a good week. After losing 3.6 last week at WW, I made it through the graduation parties OK and the Memorial Day weekend with extra food and extra company and leftovers. Having Kayla here helps. I've made good choices for meals and snacks. I walked Tuesday and Wednesday and hope to today if the rain stops. Tomorrow will be easy being in Des Moines all day. I need to stay focused and stay busy. Stay out of the kitchen if it's not meal time. Stay away from eating and reading at the counter or at the table. Plan good healthy meals. Write down what I eat.
Focus on one pound a week. By next June I'll be at 170 and by Oct. I'll be at 140.
Plan meals, plan snacks. Drink water. Stay busy. Stay active. Walk. Stay out of the kitchen.
I promise to me to make good choices, because I'm worth it.
Friday, May 18, 2012
May 18, 2012
224.5
OK--back to serious business. No more playing around. The wedding date has been decided. Oct. 12, 2013. 512 days from now. 73 weeks. I need to lose 1 pound each week. Then I would weigh 150. That would be great. That is a super goal. As a bonus, if I lose a few more, I could be at goal that day. 145. No more messing around. Plan, plan, plan. No more unplanned food at school. No more unplanned eating at home. Stick to good choices. Graduation parties will be a super challenge. Veggies and fruit. Period. No cake. Veggies and fruit. The parties will not be my meal. I will eat my planned meals at home, so to the parties to make an appearance, but eating will not be my focus. Good choices. Planning. Drinking water and WALKING. I have to start walking. One more week of school.
This week: tracking every day. Planning each day's meals and snacks. Having good food available. Drinking lots of water. Walking. No unplanned, unhealthy impulse eating. Eat regular meals. No skipping. Stay busy out of the kitchen. Try a few recipes. Jello. Salad. Grilling. Water.
One pound a week. One pound a week. Every week. On program every day. For my health. For my appearance. For decent clothes. For the wedding. It starts TODAY.
I promise to me--to make good choices--because I'm worth it.
OK--back to serious business. No more playing around. The wedding date has been decided. Oct. 12, 2013. 512 days from now. 73 weeks. I need to lose 1 pound each week. Then I would weigh 150. That would be great. That is a super goal. As a bonus, if I lose a few more, I could be at goal that day. 145. No more messing around. Plan, plan, plan. No more unplanned food at school. No more unplanned eating at home. Stick to good choices. Graduation parties will be a super challenge. Veggies and fruit. Period. No cake. Veggies and fruit. The parties will not be my meal. I will eat my planned meals at home, so to the parties to make an appearance, but eating will not be my focus. Good choices. Planning. Drinking water and WALKING. I have to start walking. One more week of school.
This week: tracking every day. Planning each day's meals and snacks. Having good food available. Drinking lots of water. Walking. No unplanned, unhealthy impulse eating. Eat regular meals. No skipping. Stay busy out of the kitchen. Try a few recipes. Jello. Salad. Grilling. Water.
One pound a week. One pound a week. Every week. On program every day. For my health. For my appearance. For decent clothes. For the wedding. It starts TODAY.
I promise to me--to make good choices--because I'm worth it.
Saturday, April 28, 2012
April 28, 2012
221 I'm back! Started WW on April 19, 2012 @227.4
I've been on Weight Watchers for one week and one day. So far, so good. So far--great! I lost 5.6 pounds the first week. It has been pretty easy. I can see some potential red flags--being in the house in the evening. I've tried to go downstairs to work on school work and watch tv. Stay out of the kitchen. Keep journaling. Keep drinking water. Keep eating good food. A variety of good food. When I get through prom, I can start doing some walking and working outside.
I've been on Weight Watchers for one week and one day. So far, so good. So far--great! I lost 5.6 pounds the first week. It has been pretty easy. I can see some potential red flags--being in the house in the evening. I've tried to go downstairs to work on school work and watch tv. Stay out of the kitchen. Keep journaling. Keep drinking water. Keep eating good food. A variety of good food. When I get through prom, I can start doing some walking and working outside.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Monday, Feb. 20, 2012
223.5 :-(
I can't believe I'm up that high. Last week wasn't that great. Tuesday night I ate too much--grazing. So Wed. I was up to 220.5. I didn't walk all week. Kind of messed around with eating choices. Not as vigilant as before. Saturday at Allison't tournament I did OK, ate Mexican (and too many chips) that night. On the way home I ate a bunch of puppy chow. So Sunday morning up to 221.5, but I understand that. Yesterday--good breakfast, good lunch: grilled chicken and veggies, baked potato, squash, jello. It would have been OK if I'd had only popcorn for supper, but I had more puppy chow, came home and grazed--crackers, rice krispie bar, peanut butter, V. Day candy.
Today--I'm home all day but I'm going to stay active.
Breakfast: oatmeal, milk, applesauce.
Lunch: chicken, veggies, squash,
Supper: salad, tuna
Snacks: orange, apple, carrots
8 cups water
Make something for lunch for the week--chicken chowder/corn soup
Walk on treadmill or outside this morning.
Back on it!! Lose this extra and keep going.
Costa Rica, weddings, clothes, health, Charlotte, summer, me
I can't believe I'm up that high. Last week wasn't that great. Tuesday night I ate too much--grazing. So Wed. I was up to 220.5. I didn't walk all week. Kind of messed around with eating choices. Not as vigilant as before. Saturday at Allison't tournament I did OK, ate Mexican (and too many chips) that night. On the way home I ate a bunch of puppy chow. So Sunday morning up to 221.5, but I understand that. Yesterday--good breakfast, good lunch: grilled chicken and veggies, baked potato, squash, jello. It would have been OK if I'd had only popcorn for supper, but I had more puppy chow, came home and grazed--crackers, rice krispie bar, peanut butter, V. Day candy.
Today--I'm home all day but I'm going to stay active.
Breakfast: oatmeal, milk, applesauce.
Lunch: chicken, veggies, squash,
Supper: salad, tuna
Snacks: orange, apple, carrots
8 cups water
Make something for lunch for the week--chicken chowder/corn soup
Walk on treadmill or outside this morning.
Back on it!! Lose this extra and keep going.
Costa Rica, weddings, clothes, health, Charlotte, summer, me
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012
220!!!!!
Super day yesterday. 30 min. of zumba. Ok, but I thought I should walk more, except my heel was hurting.
Hurray!! 12 pounds gone!
Super day yesterday. 30 min. of zumba. Ok, but I thought I should walk more, except my heel was hurting.
Hurray!! 12 pounds gone!
Monday, February 6, 2012
Monday, Feb. 6, 2012
221
Finally! I dropped to 221! So 11 pounds lost since Jan. 2. 11 pounds in 5 weeks. I had a good weekend. Made good choices. Yesterday: oatmeal, milk, applesauce. Subway sandwich (turned down a 1-foot for 75 cents more), banana after leaving Hy-Vee because I was starving and didn't want to go home so hungry, Super Bowl food: homemade pizza, 2 small pieces with less meat, less cheese, lots of veggies, a few crackers with crab dip (fat-free sour cream) and 2 cookies. Not enough water. Some walking while shopping.
I need to make sure I walk this week. I don't know if it will be warm enough to walk outside or not. I walked on the treadmill Saturday. Kind of boring, but I worked up a sweat and know I go faster than walking outside. Maybe a little easier on my heel.
So--here's to another good week. Plan ahead, drink water, walk, good choices, no teacher lounge food. Hopefully in one week I'll be under 220! That would be great.
I promise to me--to make good choices--because I'm worth it.
Finally! I dropped to 221! So 11 pounds lost since Jan. 2. 11 pounds in 5 weeks. I had a good weekend. Made good choices. Yesterday: oatmeal, milk, applesauce. Subway sandwich (turned down a 1-foot for 75 cents more), banana after leaving Hy-Vee because I was starving and didn't want to go home so hungry, Super Bowl food: homemade pizza, 2 small pieces with less meat, less cheese, lots of veggies, a few crackers with crab dip (fat-free sour cream) and 2 cookies. Not enough water. Some walking while shopping.
I need to make sure I walk this week. I don't know if it will be warm enough to walk outside or not. I walked on the treadmill Saturday. Kind of boring, but I worked up a sweat and know I go faster than walking outside. Maybe a little easier on my heel.
So--here's to another good week. Plan ahead, drink water, walk, good choices, no teacher lounge food. Hopefully in one week I'll be under 220! That would be great.
I promise to me--to make good choices--because I'm worth it.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Saturday, Feb. 4
222
I'm disappointed I haven't dropped another pound since Monday. I was down 1/2 on Tuesday, but back to 222.5, then to 222. I've had a great week controlling my eating. No uncontrolled binges, planned ahead, good choices. I walked 4 days this week. I guess I have to be patient, but it would be rewarding to see some progress on the scale. Maybe tomorrow.
I promise to me--to make good choices--because I'm worth it.
I'm disappointed I haven't dropped another pound since Monday. I was down 1/2 on Tuesday, but back to 222.5, then to 222. I've had a great week controlling my eating. No uncontrolled binges, planned ahead, good choices. I walked 4 days this week. I guess I have to be patient, but it would be rewarding to see some progress on the scale. Maybe tomorrow.
I promise to me--to make good choices--because I'm worth it.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Monday, Jan. 30, 2012
222! I've lost 10 pounds in 4 weeks. Hurray!
Finally dropped after being at 224 all last week. I really only ate 2 meals Saturday and 2 meals Sunday. Plus I exercised at the hotel. But I made it. Good choices!
Today I really want to walk. It's supposed to be warm. My tendon wasn't very sore yesterday and feel OK today. Baked potato for lunch. Not sure about supper. Maybe a salad when I get home from JUGS.
Here's to a good day and a good week!
I promise to me--to make good choices--because I'm worth it.
Finally dropped after being at 224 all last week. I really only ate 2 meals Saturday and 2 meals Sunday. Plus I exercised at the hotel. But I made it. Good choices!
Today I really want to walk. It's supposed to be warm. My tendon wasn't very sore yesterday and feel OK today. Baked potato for lunch. Not sure about supper. Maybe a salad when I get home from JUGS.
Here's to a good day and a good week!
I promise to me--to make good choices--because I'm worth it.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Tuesday, Jan. 24
224
Good day yesterday. I ate what I planned. No uncontrolled eating. 6 glasses water--keep improving! I have a couple of teachers wanting to do the Live Healthy Iowa. I'd like a couple more, but that's OK. I thought I would walk on the treadmill yesterday, but didn't have time before JUGS and was out of the mood after. I'm doing ballgames at WACO tonight. So maybe tomorrow night, unless I go to the music meeting.
Today: toast, peanut butter, milk, salad, chicken, orange, supper? I'd like to take something to eat at the game instead of pizza or popcorn. Not sure what. Water, water, water. Good job!
I promise to myself--to make good choices--because I am worth it.
Good day yesterday. I ate what I planned. No uncontrolled eating. 6 glasses water--keep improving! I have a couple of teachers wanting to do the Live Healthy Iowa. I'd like a couple more, but that's OK. I thought I would walk on the treadmill yesterday, but didn't have time before JUGS and was out of the mood after. I'm doing ballgames at WACO tonight. So maybe tomorrow night, unless I go to the music meeting.
Today: toast, peanut butter, milk, salad, chicken, orange, supper? I'd like to take something to eat at the game instead of pizza or popcorn. Not sure what. Water, water, water. Good job!
I promise to myself--to make good choices--because I am worth it.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Monday, Jan. 23
224
Yay!! 8 pounds gone in 3 weeks. Yesterday was a very good day, especially because I was home all day and still stuck to my plan. 7 cups of water--good.
Today: oatmeal, milk, applesauce. Taco soup, yogurt, orange, apple. Chicken stuffing casserole for supper if I come home. I think I will, then maybe walk on the treadmill. Water!!
Good job these last 3 weeks.
I promise to me--to make good choices--because I am worth it.
Yay!! 8 pounds gone in 3 weeks. Yesterday was a very good day, especially because I was home all day and still stuck to my plan. 7 cups of water--good.
Today: oatmeal, milk, applesauce. Taco soup, yogurt, orange, apple. Chicken stuffing casserole for supper if I come home. I think I will, then maybe walk on the treadmill. Water!!
Good job these last 3 weeks.
I promise to me--to make good choices--because I am worth it.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Sunday, Jan. 22
224.5
Yesterday was a really good day. I only ate when I was hungry. No uncontrolled eating. Oatmeal, part of sub from Walmart, banana, sweet potato, chicken breast, tangelo. 4 cups water. I need to do better with that. No walking. I'm hoping I can get some hs staff interested in joining the Live Healthy Iowa 100 Wellness Challenge. It's supposed to start tomorrow, but we can join late.
Today--good meals planned. Toast, peanut butter, milk, chicken/stuffing casserole w/ green beans. Tangelo. Supper? Maybe the sweet potato, yogurt, more veggies and fruit. Water! Walk on treadmill.
I'm happy that I'm down 7.5 pounds from 3 weeks ago. Adding walking will be good. I'm going to look into Zumba DVDs.
Keep with it.
I promise to me--to make good choices--because I'm worth it.
Stay in the present.
Yesterday was a really good day. I only ate when I was hungry. No uncontrolled eating. Oatmeal, part of sub from Walmart, banana, sweet potato, chicken breast, tangelo. 4 cups water. I need to do better with that. No walking. I'm hoping I can get some hs staff interested in joining the Live Healthy Iowa 100 Wellness Challenge. It's supposed to start tomorrow, but we can join late.
Today--good meals planned. Toast, peanut butter, milk, chicken/stuffing casserole w/ green beans. Tangelo. Supper? Maybe the sweet potato, yogurt, more veggies and fruit. Water! Walk on treadmill.
I'm happy that I'm down 7.5 pounds from 3 weeks ago. Adding walking will be good. I'm going to look into Zumba DVDs.
Keep with it.
I promise to me--to make good choices--because I'm worth it.
Stay in the present.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Friday, Jan. 20
224.5
I've had several good days in a row. Making good choices. Yesterday I had a couple of unplanned snacks (peanuts, doritos, marshmallows), but my meals and other snacks were very good. I hope today and this weekend I will do well. I need to start walking. Maybe I'll do the treadmill tomorrow and Sunday. Good soup yesterday and today for lunch. Tuna last night for supper. Tonight I'll eat at the game. Probably pizza. I need to take fruit with me.
I promise to me--to make good choices--because I am worth it.
I've had several good days in a row. Making good choices. Yesterday I had a couple of unplanned snacks (peanuts, doritos, marshmallows), but my meals and other snacks were very good. I hope today and this weekend I will do well. I need to start walking. Maybe I'll do the treadmill tomorrow and Sunday. Good soup yesterday and today for lunch. Tuna last night for supper. Tonight I'll eat at the game. Probably pizza. I need to take fruit with me.
I promise to me--to make good choices--because I am worth it.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Monday, Jan. 9, 2012
228
First week: lost 4 pounds, made some good food choices, acknowledged problem areas (eating at table), threw away Christmas leftovers, walked 2 days, drank more water.
This week: lose 2-4 more, more water, more walking, more hunger pangs, no eating from teachers' lounge, control eating + reading/computer at kitchen table.
First week: lost 4 pounds, made some good food choices, acknowledged problem areas (eating at table), threw away Christmas leftovers, walked 2 days, drank more water.
This week: lose 2-4 more, more water, more walking, more hunger pangs, no eating from teachers' lounge, control eating + reading/computer at kitchen table.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Jan. 1, 2012
Day 1. I'm ready. 231.5.
- I will read the book "Women, Food, and God" and follow that philosophy.
- Eat only when I'm hungry. Truly hungry.
- Eat sitting down in a calm environment without distractions.
- Eat what my body wants.
- Eat just until I'm satisfied.
- Eat (with intention of being) in full view of others. No secret eating.
- Eat with enjoyment.
- Write down everything I eat.
- Plan ahead for each day.
- Drink 8 cups of water.
- Do 30 minutes of exercise 5 days a week.
- Be positive.
- Make good choices.
Today's meals:
Breakfast--oatmeal and milk
Lunch--Pork tenderloin, 1/2 potato, green bean casserole, apple salad
Snack--1 or 2 oranges, carrots/celery
Supper--vegetable beef soup, crackers
8 cups of water
walk halls/stairs at school
Need to buy--lettuce, potatoes, chicken. Need to look at HE recipes and choose a couple for this week. Think about what to take for school lunch.
Things to accomplish--put away Christmas dishes, decorations, tree. Clean bedroom, fold clothes, work at school, correct compositions.
Good luck!
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