340.1
Not as bad as when I weighed in on Wednesday, and not as bad as it could have been. Gained 2 lbs over the holidays. Could have been worse.
I had pretty much determined before I went to work today that I wasn't going to work out. I got up late, and didn't devote before leaving work, so I wanted to do it at lunch. If I didn't, I had a sneaking suspicion that I wouldn't at all. And that is a very vital part of my day. I once heard a teacher say that he didn't always remember what he ate for breakfast, but it always nourished him, and that his Bible study time was like that. It is for me, too. And if I do it early in the day, it just sets a better tone for the day. And gives me something to think about most days, too.
I ate pretty well at work, then just carbed out at home. Just felt like I wanted to eat. A lot. That needs to end. I need to explore those feelings, and not just give in to them. I think I was tired, and feeling like, what the heck, I'm up a pound. The new year starts in 2 days; I have to change my habits.
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
12/27/06
Did 20 minutes on the cross trainer today. Also, did REALLY well with my eating, until I got home. I've got to break the habit (and it is a habit, not a need) of eating just because I am at home, and just because it is there. I figure that my combo of good and excessive eating probably balanced each other out, and I didn't lose or gain.
I did weigh today after my work out. It wasn't as bad as I thought it might be, but I'm still gonna wait until Friday for my official weigh-in.
Downloaded some new tunes for my work-out mix. I went to RollingStone magazine's site and checked out their listing of the 100 best songs of the year. I also looked at some stuff on CCM's site and Billboard as well.
I did weigh today after my work out. It wasn't as bad as I thought it might be, but I'm still gonna wait until Friday for my official weigh-in.
Downloaded some new tunes for my work-out mix. I went to RollingStone magazine's site and checked out their listing of the 100 best songs of the year. I also looked at some stuff on CCM's site and Billboard as well.
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
12/26/06
Well, the gorge-fest has ended. I have let myself eat whatever, whenever these last few days. It must end. Although, I must say I've enjoyed it, for the most part. But is that really true? Several times I had a hard time deciding what to eat; since I've been eating so much, sometimes nothing really sounded good. I need to let my self get hungry again. And listen to my body for what it wants.
I am not going to weigh-in tomorrow. I'm certain I would not be happy with the results. I'm going to give myself a couple of days to detox, and I'll weigh in on Friday.
I will go the the gym tomorrow. Probably do a cardio machine, or possibly class. We'll see what the day brings.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!
I am not going to weigh-in tomorrow. I'm certain I would not be happy with the results. I'm going to give myself a couple of days to detox, and I'll weigh in on Friday.
I will go the the gym tomorrow. Probably do a cardio machine, or possibly class. We'll see what the day brings.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!
Thursday, December 21, 2006
12/21/06
Weighed in at 339 yesterday, so I am still maintaining. Up .4 lb, but I'm okay with that.
Didn't work out yesterday or today. This is the last week I plan on letting myself slack off, so I may not work out tomorrow, either. It's been a long week, and I am tired. So I really probably shouldn't be up at 10:30 typing on my blog, but here I am.
Didn't work out yesterday or today. This is the last week I plan on letting myself slack off, so I may not work out tomorrow, either. It's been a long week, and I am tired. So I really probably shouldn't be up at 10:30 typing on my blog, but here I am.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
12/19/06
Well, I've been sick, and I've been busy.
Got sick with a cold Wednesday evening. And was off from work with Sean, so didn't work out. Didn't feel well enough to want to work out Thursday and Friday.
I did start back on Monday, with 20 minutes on the cross trainer, on the weight loss mode. And today I took a walk out side, from work to Collett Park and back, about 1.2 miles. It was a hectic morning at work; we have a girl out sick, and Tuesday is just a busy day. So it did me much good to get out side and walk the morning off. Got to see some squirrels and fat little sparrows. And a little partly cloudy sunshine.
Weigh-in is tomorrow, so we'll see how I've done on the maintaining.
Got sick with a cold Wednesday evening. And was off from work with Sean, so didn't work out. Didn't feel well enough to want to work out Thursday and Friday.
I did start back on Monday, with 20 minutes on the cross trainer, on the weight loss mode. And today I took a walk out side, from work to Collett Park and back, about 1.2 miles. It was a hectic morning at work; we have a girl out sick, and Tuesday is just a busy day. So it did me much good to get out side and walk the morning off. Got to see some squirrels and fat little sparrows. And a little partly cloudy sunshine.
Weigh-in is tomorrow, so we'll see how I've done on the maintaining.
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
12/13/06
338.6 (or so)
I have met my goal of maintaining. I weighed after I had eaten, so I may have actually lost a little.
I was going to work out today, but stayed home from work to take Sean to the doctor, so ended up not working out. He was dizzy, and could not walk, so I had to drive him. Dr. thinks it is an acute virus causing vertigo, and gave him some anti-vertigo meds. He is down to just light headed now.
I did work out yesterday. 30 minutes on the elliptical, on a program that started low, went up, back down a little, up the same level, then back down. It seemed much harder, and I wanted to quit after 15 minutes. Pushed on, and then I only had 8 minutes to go, so might as well keep on. Doing the programs instead of the manual, one level thing is definitely challenging me. And that is good. Just hard.
Ate quite a bit at the party tonight. And had 2 cocktails. And desert. Sometimes you just gotta live!
I have met my goal of maintaining. I weighed after I had eaten, so I may have actually lost a little.
I was going to work out today, but stayed home from work to take Sean to the doctor, so ended up not working out. He was dizzy, and could not walk, so I had to drive him. Dr. thinks it is an acute virus causing vertigo, and gave him some anti-vertigo meds. He is down to just light headed now.
I did work out yesterday. 30 minutes on the elliptical, on a program that started low, went up, back down a little, up the same level, then back down. It seemed much harder, and I wanted to quit after 15 minutes. Pushed on, and then I only had 8 minutes to go, so might as well keep on. Doing the programs instead of the manual, one level thing is definitely challenging me. And that is good. Just hard.
Ate quite a bit at the party tonight. And had 2 cocktails. And desert. Sometimes you just gotta live!
Monday, December 11, 2006
12/11/09
I was kinda beating up on myself during my devotional time this morning. This is the scripture I journaled on:
14-16Now that we know what we have—Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God—let's not let it slip through our fingers. We don't have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He's been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin. So let's walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.
Hebrews 4:14-16 (Message)
Jesus had food issues? I have a hard time imagining that. Perhaps the temptation and weakness that is like me is doubting that God will supply his needs. Will God supply more of whatever yummy food is calling my name, or should I just go ahead and gobble it all up now? So I need to work on trusting God that there will be more food when I want it. Eat just what I'm hungry for. Stop when I'm full. So much easier said than done.
I have decided to change my goal for this month. I will be content with maintaining my current weight. Good or bad, food is a huge part of holiday celebrations, and I want to stop being concerned with "good" and "bad" eating. I have beat myself up long enough; it is not productive. I will continue to work out, and try not to make a pig of myself, but I am going to enjoy myself, too. And guilt free, as best I can.
That being said, I did eat too much today. I've been feeling moody (PMS), and self-indulgent. Why does this all have to be so hard?
I did work out today. Two sets 15 each of seated chest press, bicep curls, triceps extensions, bent over flys, shoulder press and lower back extension.
14-16Now that we know what we have—Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God—let's not let it slip through our fingers. We don't have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He's been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin. So let's walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help.
Hebrews 4:14-16 (Message)
Jesus had food issues? I have a hard time imagining that. Perhaps the temptation and weakness that is like me is doubting that God will supply his needs. Will God supply more of whatever yummy food is calling my name, or should I just go ahead and gobble it all up now? So I need to work on trusting God that there will be more food when I want it. Eat just what I'm hungry for. Stop when I'm full. So much easier said than done.
I have decided to change my goal for this month. I will be content with maintaining my current weight. Good or bad, food is a huge part of holiday celebrations, and I want to stop being concerned with "good" and "bad" eating. I have beat myself up long enough; it is not productive. I will continue to work out, and try not to make a pig of myself, but I am going to enjoy myself, too. And guilt free, as best I can.
That being said, I did eat too much today. I've been feeling moody (PMS), and self-indulgent. Why does this all have to be so hard?
I did work out today. Two sets 15 each of seated chest press, bicep curls, triceps extensions, bent over flys, shoulder press and lower back extension.
Saturday, December 09, 2006
12/9/06
Had a good work out this morning. Did 30 minutes on the cross trainer on the weight loss program. I like going up on Saturday mornings. It gets me up and going, and I like not having to go back to work afterwards. It's not rushed. I do like working out in the middle of the work day too, though. It is a great stress relief for bad days, and energizing to boot.
Yesterday I did 20 minutes on the elliptical, on a program that alternated really low and extremely high intensity. The high intensity part really kicked my butt!
Eating today has been okay. Not great, not terrible. No huge splurges. I did manage to eat a piece of fruit today. My goal for the next week or so is to eat at least 1 serving of fruit and 1 serving of veggies each day. Veggies besides potatoes, that is. I don't eat enough fruit or veggies. Once I get the one serving down, I'll increase it.
I've been reading some other blogs, and it is nice to see how normal I am. I'm not the only one who rewards a good eating day with eating. Kinda counter-productive, I know. But at least I'm not the only one with that struggle. Or who eats for any reason; happy, sad, bored, excited, whatever. A lot of us seem to struggle with the same things. I tend to think that I'm entitled to eat a lot. Well, then, I'm entitled to be fat! I need to start thinking that I'm entitled to be healthy and meet my goals.
Yesterday I did 20 minutes on the elliptical, on a program that alternated really low and extremely high intensity. The high intensity part really kicked my butt!
Eating today has been okay. Not great, not terrible. No huge splurges. I did manage to eat a piece of fruit today. My goal for the next week or so is to eat at least 1 serving of fruit and 1 serving of veggies each day. Veggies besides potatoes, that is. I don't eat enough fruit or veggies. Once I get the one serving down, I'll increase it.
I've been reading some other blogs, and it is nice to see how normal I am. I'm not the only one who rewards a good eating day with eating. Kinda counter-productive, I know. But at least I'm not the only one with that struggle. Or who eats for any reason; happy, sad, bored, excited, whatever. A lot of us seem to struggle with the same things. I tend to think that I'm entitled to eat a lot. Well, then, I'm entitled to be fat! I need to start thinking that I'm entitled to be healthy and meet my goals.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
12/06/06 -goal
338.7.
Down 1.2 lbs from my official weigh-in on Wednesday, and .1 lb from my unofficial weigh-in last Friday. That is okay. I am going to have to revise my goal for the end of the year to 330. And my goal for next week is 2 lbs. I need to take my measurements soon. I do feel, and think, that I am starting to look a little smaller. Measurements will tell.
I did tone and tighten class today. We did arms, shoulders, chest and abs.
Down 1.2 lbs from my official weigh-in on Wednesday, and .1 lb from my unofficial weigh-in last Friday. That is okay. I am going to have to revise my goal for the end of the year to 330. And my goal for next week is 2 lbs. I need to take my measurements soon. I do feel, and think, that I am starting to look a little smaller. Measurements will tell.
I did tone and tighten class today. We did arms, shoulders, chest and abs.
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
12/5/06
Cautiously optimistic about tomorrow's weigh-in. I think I will at least break even, if not lose a little. We shall see.
Monday, went to tone and tighten. We did a little bit of everything, but a lot of lower body. Couldn't figure out why my hips hurt this morning, and then I remembered. Fire hydrants. With a kick. Without a kick. And a lot of other stuff. Today I did 30 minutes on the cross trainer on the weight loss program. I put some Christmas music on my mp3 player, but it was all a little slow to work out to. I need to put some peppier stuff on this week-end.
Eating has been going better. I didn't pig out on Sunday. I've done pretty well so far this week, too. We'll see what the weigh-in brings.
Monday, went to tone and tighten. We did a little bit of everything, but a lot of lower body. Couldn't figure out why my hips hurt this morning, and then I remembered. Fire hydrants. With a kick. Without a kick. And a lot of other stuff. Today I did 30 minutes on the cross trainer on the weight loss program. I put some Christmas music on my mp3 player, but it was all a little slow to work out to. I need to put some peppier stuff on this week-end.
Eating has been going better. I didn't pig out on Sunday. I've done pretty well so far this week, too. We'll see what the weigh-in brings.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
12/2/06
Well, I ate more than I planned to at the party, but not as much as I could have. And I did drink a lot of water. I ate well the rest of the day, too, and I worked out, so I am going to count it as a semi-victory. And the party was a lot of fun!
I did 30 minutes on the treadmill today. Read Vanity Fair, which wasn't so interesting, so the time didn't fly. I really didn't want to be there. I was sore and tired, and a little whiny. And the ellipticals and cross trainer were taken. I figured I could do 15 minutes, and then switch machines. After 15 minutes, I figured I could just keep going. Then it got to be 26 minutes, and I was almost done. I'm grateful that God gives us staying power to do those things that we must, but that we really don't want to do.
I did 30 minutes on the treadmill today. Read Vanity Fair, which wasn't so interesting, so the time didn't fly. I really didn't want to be there. I was sore and tired, and a little whiny. And the ellipticals and cross trainer were taken. I figured I could do 15 minutes, and then switch machines. After 15 minutes, I figured I could just keep going. Then it got to be 26 minutes, and I was almost done. I'm grateful that God gives us staying power to do those things that we must, but that we really don't want to do.
Friday, December 01, 2006
12/01/06
Weighed in yesterday at 338.8. So pretty much back to what I was pre-Thanksgiving. Drank A LOT of water and ate better.
Didn't want to work out yesterday, but did anyhow. Did 2 sets 15 each of seated chest press, leg extensions, triceps pull-downs, low back extension, seated shoulder press, bicep curls and butterflies. I can actually get 2 complete sets of 15 in on the shoulder press now. My next goal for that machine is to actually put some weight on it. Right now I'm just doing the machine w/no weights. Didn't work out today. I was tired and a little cranky and just didn't want to. Four days in a row is good, I can take one day off. I am going to go up tomorrow (yes, on Saturday!) and work out. It will get my butt out of bed, and I think it will help me do better at the party. Don't want to waste a work out by eating like a pig!
Didn't want to work out yesterday, but did anyhow. Did 2 sets 15 each of seated chest press, leg extensions, triceps pull-downs, low back extension, seated shoulder press, bicep curls and butterflies. I can actually get 2 complete sets of 15 in on the shoulder press now. My next goal for that machine is to actually put some weight on it. Right now I'm just doing the machine w/no weights. Didn't work out today. I was tired and a little cranky and just didn't want to. Four days in a row is good, I can take one day off. I am going to go up tomorrow (yes, on Saturday!) and work out. It will get my butt out of bed, and I think it will help me do better at the party. Don't want to waste a work out by eating like a pig!
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