Eating hasn't been that bad the last couple days. However, I tried having a protein shake as a meal replacement, and it didn't work well at all! Yech! Mental note, only have one of those after a workout. Yesterday I had an egg and cheese on a multigrain bagel, a salad with tuna, the aforementioned shake, and finished with a plate full of pasta. Today, being my free day, I had a bowl of rice chex, a couple donuts, and a chicken breast sub. Not bad, even for my day off!
Last night, I went for a long walk with Metheaus. We prolly walked at least 3 miles. Granted, this was in the middle of the night, cuz neither of us wanted to sleep, and had plenty to say. It was great to go walking with someone and while away the time rather than just listening to an audio book or podcast, but normally I get by. I really wish I could convince Chrissy to go for a walk periodically with me, but we're almost always otherwise occupied. School nights and all. Maybe when school lets out... Nothing today, however, unless you count going for a stroll through the park exercise. Ah well.
Not much to say this time around. Everyone says that I look thinner, but I don't see it. Don't get me wrong, it's encouraging, but I'm trying not to let it get to my head. =D
Until next time, see ya!
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
NWLJ – Days 41 & 42: Concessions
I know, I should have written this yesterday. Sue me. Actually, don't. I don't have anything to lose, except weight. Isn't that what this journal is all about? ;)
I'm not gonna say much. I ate well yesterday, chicken and rice, etc, until dinner. Pizza again, because that's what was ordered. I've come to the conclusion that I can't promise that I will abide by these rules when I am having dinner elsewhere. It's all a matter of circumstance. If the group is ordering pizza or chinese or whatever, so be it. I can't force everyone else to adhere to my dietary needs. I am not using this as an excuse to jump ship. I'm still eating right, albeit not as often as I should be. Gotta work on that.
We worked out last night. Oh so good. First time in a week. I walked both yesterday and today. However, today's walk was a disaster! I did a high-intensity lap first (unintentionally) and my legs burned and ached. I slowed down, and tried to work my way through the burn, but at the end of lap three, I was practically limping. I had to stop, and I'm a little disappointed, but I shouldn't overdo it. I think I'll reserve that high-intensity lap for last, when it's ok to collapse.
Well, I hate to say it, but I've forgotten the guesses that people told me in person. Well, one way or another, I'm down to 278.8. I lost half a pound. Not alot, but still, I'm going in the right direction! I blame the lack of exercise. Shame on me! Ah well.
Well, tomorrow is another day. Hopefully, I'll get in a walk, but no promises. This weekend will be better.
See ya!
I'm not gonna say much. I ate well yesterday, chicken and rice, etc, until dinner. Pizza again, because that's what was ordered. I've come to the conclusion that I can't promise that I will abide by these rules when I am having dinner elsewhere. It's all a matter of circumstance. If the group is ordering pizza or chinese or whatever, so be it. I can't force everyone else to adhere to my dietary needs. I am not using this as an excuse to jump ship. I'm still eating right, albeit not as often as I should be. Gotta work on that.
We worked out last night. Oh so good. First time in a week. I walked both yesterday and today. However, today's walk was a disaster! I did a high-intensity lap first (unintentionally) and my legs burned and ached. I slowed down, and tried to work my way through the burn, but at the end of lap three, I was practically limping. I had to stop, and I'm a little disappointed, but I shouldn't overdo it. I think I'll reserve that high-intensity lap for last, when it's ok to collapse.
Well, I hate to say it, but I've forgotten the guesses that people told me in person. Well, one way or another, I'm down to 278.8. I lost half a pound. Not alot, but still, I'm going in the right direction! I blame the lack of exercise. Shame on me! Ah well.
Well, tomorrow is another day. Hopefully, I'll get in a walk, but no promises. This weekend will be better.
See ya!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
NWLJ – Days 40: Shake Shake Shake!
Today just proved that I don't have a ton of willpower. I had a milkshake. A medium one. It wasn't exactly my intent. I wasn't planning on having ice cream at all. Chrissy and I took Elizabeth to the park after I got out of work. On the way home, I decided I was going to treat them to some ice cream. I wasn't going to order anything, but the words slipped out of my mouth. "Small vanilla shake." Well, at least I ordered a small. That's not what I got. I got a medium instead. The waitress apologized. Damn right, she should apologize! I didn't want to go that far off the path, but she pushed it on me! DQ is the dietary equivalent to crack! I also realized that as I'm drinking this dairy narcotic that milkshakes have two detrimental qualities. One, they come in opaque containers. This makes it difficult to gauge visually how much you've drunk. And second, their weight to mass ratio is all out of whack! You make it through 3/4 of the cup and it doesn't feel really any lighter, but make it to 25/32 of the cup, and suddenly you feel just how empty it is! And that's about how much I had before succumbing to the realization that I spoiled my diet. Again.
Now, I'm not beating myself up. No, if I've learned anything about myself, I've learned that if I don't get back on that horse, the damn creature is going to drag me to my destination. Tomorrow, I'll resolve to do better, because if you can't forgive yourself, how the hell is anyone else going to?
I digress. Today was a pretty good day otherwise. Except that my salad this afternoon just didn't taste right. It looked alright, but past the lips it was not what I had hoped it would be. Could have been the tuna, or the dressing, or likely the lettuce. I don't know, but I wound up tossing half of it. Damn shame, too. I was so looking forward to it. Lettuce not dwell, for we are not in a pickle.
Chicken with rice, an egg and cheese bagel, and a subway chicken breast grinder pretty much was the standard fare. I need to pick something else to break up the monotony. I'm out of tuna for the moment. I'm out of peanuts, too. I have the protein shake powder now, and it's yummy! Crap, sarcasm doesn't translate as well in text. Ah well. It's not that it's horrible. It just has a weird aftertaste.
Took a walk today. 5 laps around the track. Tried running for the last lap, and wound up tossing my mp3 player in the process. I lost the battery cover, but it works fine without. Tomorrow is my weekly workout with Danny and Rachel, and I can't wait! I hope to take another walk again tomorrow during lunch. Gotta stay in the habit, right?
Tomorrow is Weight-In Wednesday, and that means I need your guesses! Ok, need is a strong word. I'd like your guesses. Last week, I lost a pound to bring me down to 279.2. I didn't stick completely with my diet, and wasn't as active as I wanted to be, so I'm not sure how much I've lost, if any. I don't think it's much, but I guess we'll find out in the morning. You'll find out tomorrow night. Well, I'd better get to bed. 'night all!
See ya on the flipside!
Now, I'm not beating myself up. No, if I've learned anything about myself, I've learned that if I don't get back on that horse, the damn creature is going to drag me to my destination. Tomorrow, I'll resolve to do better, because if you can't forgive yourself, how the hell is anyone else going to?
I digress. Today was a pretty good day otherwise. Except that my salad this afternoon just didn't taste right. It looked alright, but past the lips it was not what I had hoped it would be. Could have been the tuna, or the dressing, or likely the lettuce. I don't know, but I wound up tossing half of it. Damn shame, too. I was so looking forward to it. Lettuce not dwell, for we are not in a pickle.
Chicken with rice, an egg and cheese bagel, and a subway chicken breast grinder pretty much was the standard fare. I need to pick something else to break up the monotony. I'm out of tuna for the moment. I'm out of peanuts, too. I have the protein shake powder now, and it's yummy! Crap, sarcasm doesn't translate as well in text. Ah well. It's not that it's horrible. It just has a weird aftertaste.
Took a walk today. 5 laps around the track. Tried running for the last lap, and wound up tossing my mp3 player in the process. I lost the battery cover, but it works fine without. Tomorrow is my weekly workout with Danny and Rachel, and I can't wait! I hope to take another walk again tomorrow during lunch. Gotta stay in the habit, right?
Tomorrow is Weight-In Wednesday, and that means I need your guesses! Ok, need is a strong word. I'd like your guesses. Last week, I lost a pound to bring me down to 279.2. I didn't stick completely with my diet, and wasn't as active as I wanted to be, so I'm not sure how much I've lost, if any. I don't think it's much, but I guess we'll find out in the morning. You'll find out tomorrow night. Well, I'd better get to bed. 'night all!
See ya on the flipside!
Monday, May 18, 2009
NWLJ – Days 37-39: Does Pac-Man Eat Like This?
Weekends seems to be my Kryptonite. On the weekends, I wind up in situations where I have a ton of food in front of me, and I am compelled to eat it all. Granted, Saturdays are my free day, but it often spills over into Sunday.
This past Saturday, I went to a small festival called Forest Folk. It was actually a lot of fun! They have workshops, vendors, and on Saturday night, they have a drumming circle. The writing workshop I wanted to attend was cancelled, so instead, I learned poi. Poi are these sacks at the end of strings that you twirl. The closest parallel I can make is juggling. Other people were doing yoga, meditating, learning belly dancing, or sitting by the fire. There was so much to do, even if you did nothing at all! The location was absolutely beautiful and tranquil. I wish I could have stayed all weekend, but alas, I could only afford to bring the family for one day. I had to get them home, and decided to just go home afterward, so I missed out on the drumming circle. I did finish the website for Mama Miron, which meant I sat at the computer the rest of the weekend, but it’s done, and I am very pleased with the results. I’ll post a link to the results when we get the site online.
I’m not sure I’ll get in much exercise this week, either. Normally, I’ll steal the TV before it’s occupied, which it remains until well past midnight. There’s not enough room in my bedroom to do an aerobic workout. However, we have company, so there’s a sleeping 7-year-old on the couch, and I don’t have the heart to wake her. I mean, I hate being woken up when I can otherwise sleep in, especially considering if I’m up for 5 minutes, I ain’t getting back to sleep. Not a refreshing one, at least. If I can help it, I won’t subject someone else to that. Anyways, I suppose I could do some weight training…
Saturday is my free day, and I really didn’t eat that badly. Well, that’s not entirely true. I had a sausage, egg, and cheese bagel, and then didn’t eat again until the feast. I had pasta, salad, some bread, and shared an orange. Then I went home and munched on some Bugles while I did some computer stuff. I love them, but they’re so bad for me! Sunday, I had a bowl of Cheerios with a packet of Truvia to sweeten. Then I had some ravioli and a big ol’ meatball with some salad. Dinner? Pizza. It was what everyone decided was for dinner, since no one wanted to cook. And how do I repay myself? A Klondike bar.
Today wasn't so bad, though. Protein shake for breakfast, chicken with brown rice for Second Breakfast, and Elevenses. Roast beef and potatoes for Luncheon, and a bowl of Rice Chex for Dinner. I think I'm gonna have to eat every 2 hours, rather than every 3, if I'm gonna get my full count of meals in.
Well, another week of resolving to do better. I hope I have the strength to actually go through with it this time.
See ya!
This past Saturday, I went to a small festival called Forest Folk. It was actually a lot of fun! They have workshops, vendors, and on Saturday night, they have a drumming circle. The writing workshop I wanted to attend was cancelled, so instead, I learned poi. Poi are these sacks at the end of strings that you twirl. The closest parallel I can make is juggling. Other people were doing yoga, meditating, learning belly dancing, or sitting by the fire. There was so much to do, even if you did nothing at all! The location was absolutely beautiful and tranquil. I wish I could have stayed all weekend, but alas, I could only afford to bring the family for one day. I had to get them home, and decided to just go home afterward, so I missed out on the drumming circle. I did finish the website for Mama Miron, which meant I sat at the computer the rest of the weekend, but it’s done, and I am very pleased with the results. I’ll post a link to the results when we get the site online.
I’m not sure I’ll get in much exercise this week, either. Normally, I’ll steal the TV before it’s occupied, which it remains until well past midnight. There’s not enough room in my bedroom to do an aerobic workout. However, we have company, so there’s a sleeping 7-year-old on the couch, and I don’t have the heart to wake her. I mean, I hate being woken up when I can otherwise sleep in, especially considering if I’m up for 5 minutes, I ain’t getting back to sleep. Not a refreshing one, at least. If I can help it, I won’t subject someone else to that. Anyways, I suppose I could do some weight training…
Saturday is my free day, and I really didn’t eat that badly. Well, that’s not entirely true. I had a sausage, egg, and cheese bagel, and then didn’t eat again until the feast. I had pasta, salad, some bread, and shared an orange. Then I went home and munched on some Bugles while I did some computer stuff. I love them, but they’re so bad for me! Sunday, I had a bowl of Cheerios with a packet of Truvia to sweeten. Then I had some ravioli and a big ol’ meatball with some salad. Dinner? Pizza. It was what everyone decided was for dinner, since no one wanted to cook. And how do I repay myself? A Klondike bar.
Today wasn't so bad, though. Protein shake for breakfast, chicken with brown rice for Second Breakfast, and Elevenses. Roast beef and potatoes for Luncheon, and a bowl of Rice Chex for Dinner. I think I'm gonna have to eat every 2 hours, rather than every 3, if I'm gonna get my full count of meals in.
Well, another week of resolving to do better. I hope I have the strength to actually go through with it this time.
See ya!
Friday, May 15, 2009
NWLJ - Day 36: “Diet” is a 4-Letter Word
Well, I came to class unprepared. No homework, no pencils, no textbook, which means I need to wing it hardcore, and that’s going to cost me. This morning, I just couldn’t get myself up and going. I wound up leaving the house with little more than an apple for Breakfast, Second Breakfast, Elevenses, (which actually works out to be “Onses”) and Luncheon. Fortunately, I got paid yesterday, but I need to conserve my money a bit more. I wound up getting an egg sandwich at D&D for Breakfast, and wound up skipping Second Breakfast since I couldn’t go out for lunch until later. I had a tuna grinder at Blimpies cut into thirds and ate one segment for a late Onses. The other two I had for Luncheon and Dinner, and a bowl of Cheerios for Supper.
I've invested some money into a stability ball. Y’know, those yoga balls that won’t pop. My biggest concern is where to keep it. I suppose I could deflate it every time, but that is such a pain. Right now, it's sitting on the floor, next to me, watching me. I don't know what it wants, but it's creaping me out... Anyways, from what I’ve seen on My Fitness Coach, I can use the ball in lieu of a weight bench, although the bench would be a little easier to use. The ball is a much smaller investment, (a workout bench is $50 while a stability ball is $10) so that's what I got. I had a weight set in my hands. Variable weights, 40lbs altogether, $20. I decided not to get it for the time being. I've got what I need for now.
Took a walk around BJs and Ocean State Job Lot, then through the cemetery and got a couple more pictures. Check out the pics here! I’d like to find some more scenic roads on which to walk. The walk lasted about 20 minutes so about a mile or so. Walked around Walmart this evening. I'm a walkin' foo'!
Peace out, yo! Um, I mean, See ya!
I've invested some money into a stability ball. Y’know, those yoga balls that won’t pop. My biggest concern is where to keep it. I suppose I could deflate it every time, but that is such a pain. Right now, it's sitting on the floor, next to me, watching me. I don't know what it wants, but it's creaping me out... Anyways, from what I’ve seen on My Fitness Coach, I can use the ball in lieu of a weight bench, although the bench would be a little easier to use. The ball is a much smaller investment, (a workout bench is $50 while a stability ball is $10) so that's what I got. I had a weight set in my hands. Variable weights, 40lbs altogether, $20. I decided not to get it for the time being. I've got what I need for now.
Took a walk around BJs and Ocean State Job Lot, then through the cemetery and got a couple more pictures. Check out the pics here! I’d like to find some more scenic roads on which to walk. The walk lasted about 20 minutes so about a mile or so. Walked around Walmart this evening. I'm a walkin' foo'!
Peace out, yo! Um, I mean, See ya!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
NWLJ - Days 34 & 35: Blah
Not really in the mood to write much right now. Walked and worked out yesterday. The workout was longer, and with the weights, it was alot more intense! Nothing today, due to weather and time. Been trying to stick to a regular eating pattern. Been good about it, 5-6 meals a day, grilled the chicken, and it was good. Though, tonight I had pizza, since I was over my parents' house and that's what they already ordered.
Yesterday's weigh-in was 279.2! I broke through the 280 mark! Congrats, Angela, for your guess of 278.
Well, I'm planning on walking through the cemetery in Willimantic tomorrow. I'll take some more pictures and post them on here. I'll try to post an update or something soon.
See ya.
Yesterday's weigh-in was 279.2! I broke through the 280 mark! Congrats, Angela, for your guess of 278.
Well, I'm planning on walking through the cemetery in Willimantic tomorrow. I'll take some more pictures and post them on here. I'll try to post an update or something soon.
See ya.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
NWLJ - Days 32 & 33: Back on the Horse, Again
(Sorry this one is late, I went straight to bed last night.)
Things haven't been that bad the last couple days. I've started to get used to eating more frequently, although I'm still starving when I get out of work. I'm eating healthier meals. The last two days, I've had Cheerios with fresh strawberries. Sooo good! But I can't live strictly on cereal in the morning. I'm generally missing my protein. I'm going to need to make some eggs the night before if I'm going to do the whole egg whites thing. It's just too hard to do it all first thing in the morning. I'll be late for work and then the yolks on me! Har dee har har! A protein bar after my walk was lunch yesterday, a chicken breast sub from Subway, and another chicken breast for dinner. I've started using my George Foreman grill. Its name is George. The chicken breasts I bought are frozen, so to make cooking them easier, I think I'm going to have to thaw them out. I think I might fire up the gas grill, grill a whole bunch all at once. Some of my salad with tuna for Second Breakfast and the rest for lunch, with a handful of peanuts. And another handful of peanuts to tide me over. And a burger and a baked potato, then a couple chicken patties. Not bad, but I know I could be doing better.
Working out is a bit difficult. Monday was my day off from exercise, but I went for my usual half hour walk. The last lap I tried to speed things up a little. Boy, could I feel it in my legs! Felt like jelly right after, but it wasn't debilitating. This morning, I went to do my usual cardio, but realized that some houseguests were sleeping in the other room, and I was going to make too much noise. I went for a walk during lunch as usual, but I really need a workout. I really want a workout, which I never thought I'd say. I guess that's progress! My walk today was rough. I tried to pick up the pace a little, and my legs ached after only one lap, so I slowed down, and then stopped a couple time to let the burning get to manageable levels. Wound up only doing 4 laps. I believe I was a bit ahead of my typical time, so I might have finished the last lap within the 27 minutes it normally takes me to complete the 5-lap circuit. Oddly enough, my pedometer said I only walked about .86 miles, when a full 5 laps brings me to 1.3 miles. I can only deduce that my strides were longer than normal. Did I think to check the number of steps? Nope. I'm an idiot.
I really think that nutrition should be in a school curriculum. We never learned to eat right as kids or teens, unless our parents were health savvy, which most Americans are not. Yes, there are tons of public service announcements that talk about good nutrition, but have been a kid once, they usually get ignored. I don't think kids have the capacity to fully appreciate the importance of good nutrition until middle or high school. Of course, nutrition isn't the only skills missing from young adults. I think we need a Life 101 class, in which kids learn practical things like eating healthy, basic car maintenance, and personal finance. I know way too many people who can't change a tire or balance their checkbook. I don't balance my checkbook, mostly because I constantly forget to update it, but that doesn't mean I can't. And I don't change my own tires because I have AAA. Not that I need them, except when I break down. Which is all too often. Stupid gremlins.
Tomorrow is Weigh-In Wednesday, and I'm actually a bit nervous, because I didn't eat all that well this weekend. I'm scared that I've taken a step backwards. Well, no sense in despairing over the present setbacks when one has hope for the future. Well, nonetheless, make your estimates and you'll find out tomorrow evening what the results were.
Things haven't been that bad the last couple days. I've started to get used to eating more frequently, although I'm still starving when I get out of work. I'm eating healthier meals. The last two days, I've had Cheerios with fresh strawberries. Sooo good! But I can't live strictly on cereal in the morning. I'm generally missing my protein. I'm going to need to make some eggs the night before if I'm going to do the whole egg whites thing. It's just too hard to do it all first thing in the morning. I'll be late for work and then the yolks on me! Har dee har har! A protein bar after my walk was lunch yesterday, a chicken breast sub from Subway, and another chicken breast for dinner. I've started using my George Foreman grill. Its name is George. The chicken breasts I bought are frozen, so to make cooking them easier, I think I'm going to have to thaw them out. I think I might fire up the gas grill, grill a whole bunch all at once. Some of my salad with tuna for Second Breakfast and the rest for lunch, with a handful of peanuts. And another handful of peanuts to tide me over. And a burger and a baked potato, then a couple chicken patties. Not bad, but I know I could be doing better.
Working out is a bit difficult. Monday was my day off from exercise, but I went for my usual half hour walk. The last lap I tried to speed things up a little. Boy, could I feel it in my legs! Felt like jelly right after, but it wasn't debilitating. This morning, I went to do my usual cardio, but realized that some houseguests were sleeping in the other room, and I was going to make too much noise. I went for a walk during lunch as usual, but I really need a workout. I really want a workout, which I never thought I'd say. I guess that's progress! My walk today was rough. I tried to pick up the pace a little, and my legs ached after only one lap, so I slowed down, and then stopped a couple time to let the burning get to manageable levels. Wound up only doing 4 laps. I believe I was a bit ahead of my typical time, so I might have finished the last lap within the 27 minutes it normally takes me to complete the 5-lap circuit. Oddly enough, my pedometer said I only walked about .86 miles, when a full 5 laps brings me to 1.3 miles. I can only deduce that my strides were longer than normal. Did I think to check the number of steps? Nope. I'm an idiot.
I really think that nutrition should be in a school curriculum. We never learned to eat right as kids or teens, unless our parents were health savvy, which most Americans are not. Yes, there are tons of public service announcements that talk about good nutrition, but have been a kid once, they usually get ignored. I don't think kids have the capacity to fully appreciate the importance of good nutrition until middle or high school. Of course, nutrition isn't the only skills missing from young adults. I think we need a Life 101 class, in which kids learn practical things like eating healthy, basic car maintenance, and personal finance. I know way too many people who can't change a tire or balance their checkbook. I don't balance my checkbook, mostly because I constantly forget to update it, but that doesn't mean I can't. And I don't change my own tires because I have AAA. Not that I need them, except when I break down. Which is all too often. Stupid gremlins.
Tomorrow is Weigh-In Wednesday, and I'm actually a bit nervous, because I didn't eat all that well this weekend. I'm scared that I've taken a step backwards. Well, no sense in despairing over the present setbacks when one has hope for the future. Well, nonetheless, make your estimates and you'll find out tomorrow evening what the results were.
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