July 3, 2017

247.0

Not too bad. Saturday before we went to Allison and Noah's I was 246.2. I would have been OK last night if I hadn't eaten the ice cream. I don't need to eat at the table after supper! This is a habit I want to break.

Today--oatmeal, etc. for breakfast. Baked potato, hamburger meat for lunch. Crockpot chicken and grilled veggies for supper. Get outside this morning before taking Grandma to her chemo appt. Plan meals for tomorrow. Be inspired by Wendy Pusey's success.

Goal: to be below 245 next Monday morning.

June 17, 2017

247.8

Yesterday I was 247.2. I went a little crazy yesterday after getting back from Iowa City with Grandma Schantz. Why? I did so well at Kayla's. Planned meals today. Go easy at McBride's tonight. Lots of water. Get out and move around.

Oatmeal, banana, p.b., milk, chia.
Hamburger or chicken wings, cukes, tomatoes, cantaloupe.
Peach or strawberries or plum for snack.
McBride's?

June 5, 2017

251.6

New day, new week. Lots of positive choices ahead. Meal planning, healthy food preparation, fruits, veggies, salads, proteins, smoothies. Water. I've gone down .4 each day--I've lost close to 2 lbs.

This week's goals:

• Get under 250
• Plan and track all meals and snacking
• At least 7000 steps a day
• Read Anderson Method
• Stay positive

June 4, 2017

W. Anderson--Enthusiasm

June 3, 2017

252.4

I went to see Dr. Gibbs yesterday for my prescription renewal. I was dreading it, because I had gained at least 20 pounds since a year ago and have done nothing to try to lose it. No physical activity, no meal planning, no tracking. She was pretty nice about it, encouraging more walking, using the fitbit, etc. I'm getting blood work done in a week. I hope to have a good week so the results come back OK, but I'm a little nervous.

I need to be very concerned about my poor eating habits and lack of physical activity. What am I doing to be healthy? Do I want to have to deal with diabetes the rest of my life? Do I want to be at risk for heart problems? Knee problems? No one can help me but ME.

• Re-read The Anderson Method
• Plan meals for each day
• Eat more veggies and fruits, less breads, junk food
• Drink more water
• Count calories
• Write down what I eat, record in My Fitness Pal
• Be active. Count steps. Walk at least 30 minutes per day, even if it's a slow pace.
• Be positive. 
• Use the summer to do the right things!

Jan. 4

254.0

Did well yesterday except I went crazy went I got home from school. Bar, chips, crackers, peanut butter. Need to control that! Good breakfast, lunch, snacks, supper. 5200 steps. My feet/knee/ankle really hurt by then end of the day. Not sure how I'm going to add extra walking.

Today:
Toast, p.b., milk
Yogurt
Soup, oranges
Banana
Chicken, baked potato, veggies

Jan. 3, 2017

254.8

Breakfast: 2 toast, peanut butter, milk
Yogurt
Lunch: Soup, oranges
Orange
Supper: Chicken, tossed salad, carrots

Wear Fitbit. Walk extra steps. Drink water. Write down food. Read Anderson Method.

Monday, Jan. 2, 2017

253.8

I start today. Meal planning. Good choices. Re-read the Anderson Method. Preparation. Walk around the school. Drink water.

Breakfast: One piece of toast, peanut butter, milk, orange
Snack: Yogurt. Orange.
Lunch: Taco soup, crackers. Small amount of crab dip, crackers.
Snack: Orange or apple.
Supper: Salad with tuna, peppers, dressing, croutons.
Water--at least 6 cups.

Ideas to prepare: chicken in slow cooker, roast carrots, baked potatoes, pumpkin fluff, beef vegetable soup, squash,

Ideas for Dave: taco soup, beef vegetable soup, chili, roast carrots, baked potatoes, tossed salad, casseroles with rice, broccoli, roasted potatoes, add more veggies to casseroles,

Jan. 1, 2017

252.4

Happy New Year. 'Twas not a good year for my weight. I gained 25 pounds since last January. When I think back to 2016, I feel like I was a slug. Very little physical activity. Lots of sitting around on the computer. Other than Allison's wedding and my UNI classes--what did I accomplish?

2017 must be different.

• More active, more healthy, more planning, more use of free time. 
• Set goals. make plans, accomplish plans. 
• Be a good wife, mother, and grandmother! 
• Be a good teacher, mentor, daughter-in-law, friend. 
• Be friendlier, reach out to old friends, smile, strike up a conversation, give thank you's. 
• Be more organized, be on time, do things ahead, don't procrastinate. 
• Keep a tidy house. 
• Do things with my husband--puzzles, games, talk, back and foot massages, movies, dates.

This is the last January 1 before I turn 60. This is not the person I want to be at 60. 

Plan meals.

Track what I eat.

Wear my FitBit. 

Strive to do more miles.

Drink more water.

Be conscious of eating at home at the table, after school, later at night. 

Stick to meal plans. 

Try new recipes. 

Encourage Dave to eat healthier.

Write blog posts!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!