Well the total is in for a weeks worth of work
Last week: 280
Today 273
7 pounds lost
motivation for another week
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Week 1 in review
The first week has come and gone and the true test comes in the morning with my first weigh in.
What I have missed this week: stuffing my face with chips
sweet tea (although not as bad as I thought)
What I have learned: I need to be accountable to people if not for the blog I know that I would have
talked myself out of exercising several times this week.
My body does enjoy fruits and veggies
I feel better about myself when I eat right and exercise
I know that to much of my life evolves around food. I have a tendency to eat when not hungry and think about food for no real reason. I need to train my body that food is for fuel only and eating for any other reason will kill me. My question to myself is, why if my body enjoys eating healthy and exercising is it so hard to do it? Why is it so hard to break unhealthy habits?
I am scared about weighing in tomorrow and posting online without first knowing if I have lost or not but to be real to myself and to you, I will do it.
Did my timed mile today 11:30 not as bad as I thought it would be, goal of 10 minutes
I would love to know how to fix this blog up and add gadgets to it, especially a graph to record my weight, anyone with any advice would be appreciated.
I have had over 75 views to the blog this week so I know that people are checking even if they are not commenting. Knowing that people are checking will keep me on my toes.
What I have missed this week: stuffing my face with chips
sweet tea (although not as bad as I thought)
What I have learned: I need to be accountable to people if not for the blog I know that I would have
talked myself out of exercising several times this week.
My body does enjoy fruits and veggies
I feel better about myself when I eat right and exercise
I know that to much of my life evolves around food. I have a tendency to eat when not hungry and think about food for no real reason. I need to train my body that food is for fuel only and eating for any other reason will kill me. My question to myself is, why if my body enjoys eating healthy and exercising is it so hard to do it? Why is it so hard to break unhealthy habits?
I am scared about weighing in tomorrow and posting online without first knowing if I have lost or not but to be real to myself and to you, I will do it.
Did my timed mile today 11:30 not as bad as I thought it would be, goal of 10 minutes
I would love to know how to fix this blog up and add gadgets to it, especially a graph to record my weight, anyone with any advice would be appreciated.
I have had over 75 views to the blog this week so I know that people are checking even if they are not commenting. Knowing that people are checking will keep me on my toes.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Saturdays is here.
Last night's dinner turned out to be great, I will start posting pics soon (just need to get computer savy)
I walked 2 miles today after clinical. I got smart and took a turkey sandwich on wheat with me and ate a fiber one bar for breakfast on the way. For dinner I had a crock pot of Classic French Cassoulet a recipe found in a magazine made of navy beans, turkey sausage and veggies (really good). Today has been pretty easy so far. I went shopping at Dierburg's and found it so different to do my shopping in the produce department instead of the middle of the store. I'm not sure but I was almost sure I heard my heart say thank you today. It has been along time since I have ate this healthy and have had this many fruits and vegetables. Tomorrow I will sum up the week and get ready for Monday morning weigh in.
I walked 2 miles today after clinical. I got smart and took a turkey sandwich on wheat with me and ate a fiber one bar for breakfast on the way. For dinner I had a crock pot of Classic French Cassoulet a recipe found in a magazine made of navy beans, turkey sausage and veggies (really good). Today has been pretty easy so far. I went shopping at Dierburg's and found it so different to do my shopping in the produce department instead of the middle of the store. I'm not sure but I was almost sure I heard my heart say thank you today. It has been along time since I have ate this healthy and have had this many fruits and vegetables. Tomorrow I will sum up the week and get ready for Monday morning weigh in.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Stupid, Stupid, but fixable
Today I made a stupid mistake, I had a pack of ritz in the car and in the back the left over hummus. I had about an hour wait in the car for my kids and before I knew it added about 400 calories to my day. I was very discouraged but not to let you all down as soon as I got home I put the walking shoes on and pounded out another 2 miles. I know mistakes are going to happen along the way but I need to make myself think before eating.
The weekend I'm not sure I'm ready.
It's Friday and usually I'm excited but Friday normally consist of a trip to Ponderosa, China One, pizza night or some other stuff your face adventure. I need to be really cautious or I could blow it all tonight. Preparation is in order for today. Any advice?
I am torturing myself by not allowing myself to get on the scale until Monday morning. This could be rather embarrassing I will have to post it which could be real good or bad. I'm afraid if I weigh in and have lost some weight I may feel like I have cheating room, so no weighing until Monday morning.
I have been drinking a lot of water but today one of the parents suggested making sure I drink it 30 minutes before my meals. Today I will give it a try I ended up putting 4 miles in due to my error that you can read later.
Dinner consisted of whole wheat pasta, homemade sauce (from a light cooking recipe) spaghetti squash with broccoli and cauliflower. Topped of with a large glass of water.
I am torturing myself by not allowing myself to get on the scale until Monday morning. This could be rather embarrassing I will have to post it which could be real good or bad. I'm afraid if I weigh in and have lost some weight I may feel like I have cheating room, so no weighing until Monday morning.
I have been drinking a lot of water but today one of the parents suggested making sure I drink it 30 minutes before my meals. Today I will give it a try I ended up putting 4 miles in due to my error that you can read later.
Dinner consisted of whole wheat pasta, homemade sauce (from a light cooking recipe) spaghetti squash with broccoli and cauliflower. Topped of with a large glass of water.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Day 4
Today I could not help but be pumped up. I had two different friends share their ideas and encouragment. It is helpful to know people are looking and it is keeping me on my toes. I don't want to write that I ate a Big Mac (which I didn't) or something else. Without the blog I would not have made it and would have already quit. Keep the words coming. I got my two miles in this morning before the rain next week will add some running. Breakfast was cereal and apple, lunch was baked chicken on wheat bread, snack on hummus and some ritz crackers (prob not the best, but did not eat to many) Dinner will be salmon, sweet potatoes and brocolli. I am not eating diet foods just trying portion control and cutting out foods such as chips and sweet tea. One of my friends lost over 100 pounds last year, just looking at his before and after photo's gave me that extra push. Next year Josh I will be sending you my before and after photo's.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Day 3
Today was tougher, not realy sure why. I started with cereal and juice. When I was cleaning up breakfast at the daycare there were leftover waffles before I even thought I shoved it in my mouth. Two things bothered me, I wasn't hungry and I was going to have to post it on my blog. I know very few will follow this blog but I would love for people to at least make me think they are so I will stick to it. Turkey on wheat for lunch and baked chicken, green beans, pasta for dinner, a cup of coffee and a cup of light yogurt with blueberries. I can do this, I can beat the odds this time. 2 mile walk hopefully next week I will make it a run.
My daughter wondered about the name of the blog. I wanted to lose weight for my heart and the people I love. Feel free to comment and let me know things that would help you read my blog.
I'm praying on Monday my weight will show a dramatic change but we will see.
My daughter wondered about the name of the blog. I wanted to lose weight for my heart and the people I love. Feel free to comment and let me know things that would help you read my blog.
I'm praying on Monday my weight will show a dramatic change but we will see.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
2nd day
Today could be a little trickier because it is a class day. I ate cereal and juice for breakfast, bowl of soup for lunch a orange and banana. I had to study and ended up at Hardee's but only ordered a diet coke. I was going to avoid soda but I thought this was better than other foods it has to offer.
I am leaving for a two mile walk and then a dinner of baked chicken, rice and leftover California vegetables.
Part of what has motivated me to workout is my school books. We have studied cardio and diabetes recently and I would prefer not to have these problems but with the way I am going I am heading that way. I do not want to be an obese patient that my wife cannot help and end up in a nursing home.
Biggest challenges:
I have been able to drop down to 270 several times a year but have not been able to break into the 260's in along time.
I need motivation to workout, help is greatly appreciated.
Going for my walk now, catch you soon
I am leaving for a two mile walk and then a dinner of baked chicken, rice and leftover California vegetables.
Part of what has motivated me to workout is my school books. We have studied cardio and diabetes recently and I would prefer not to have these problems but with the way I am going I am heading that way. I do not want to be an obese patient that my wife cannot help and end up in a nursing home.
Biggest challenges:
I have been able to drop down to 270 several times a year but have not been able to break into the 260's in along time.
I need motivation to workout, help is greatly appreciated.
Going for my walk now, catch you soon
Monday, February 21, 2011
The first day
When I woke up this morning knowing it was rainy and cold I was worried but I know I can make this work. I need to for my hypertension, my sore joints, tendinitis in my ankle and the damage I must be doing to my body. Today went well and I know it is downhill from here because evening nibbling is not my weakness.
Today consisted of
fiber one bar
half turkey sandwich
bowl of soup
cup of yogurt
tilapia
brown rice with red beans
California medley vegtables
I must admit knowing I was going to be posting this was a great help. Several times M & M s called my name but I did not want to have to write it down in my post. I walked two miles today, very windy and chilly but I know that I can do this.
Today consisted of
fiber one bar
half turkey sandwich
bowl of soup
cup of yogurt
tilapia
brown rice with red beans
California medley vegtables
I must admit knowing I was going to be posting this was a great help. Several times M & M s called my name but I did not want to have to write it down in my post. I walked two miles today, very windy and chilly but I know that I can do this.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
The journey begins......
Who would have ever thought I would come to this point in my life? I never dreamed that I would have to put my embarrassing stats out in public view but does it really matter what the numbers are? It's obvious I am fat and out of shape. Monday begins my new journey. If I have gotten brave enough to post this please do not use it for your entertainment but instead help and encourage me. I will try to post my weight and eating journal, goals and success or failure.
Weight 280
B/P 140/88 ( it has been higher)
BMI 37.8
body fat 35.4
cholesterol 192 (normal is less than 150)
HDL 35 (needs to be above 40)
Glucose test 160 eating (normal <140)
These numbers came from a health screening at Sam's and I will try to catch the screening every month to watch my numbers.
Timed Mile 11:30
Goals Run in Hillsboro's 5k in May
Crystal City 10k in July
Measurements (sad but true)
Neck 18
chest 52
upper abs 47 3/4
lower abs 51
waist 46 1/2
r forearm 15 1/2
l forearm 14 1/2
r wrist 12 1/2
l wrist 12
r thigh 23 1/2
l thigh 24 1/2
r calve 17
l calve 17
I will post an updated picture and measurements as well and report them monthly.
I will also try to post a daily journal of exercise and food and anything else I learn along the way.
Weight 280
B/P 140/88 ( it has been higher)
BMI 37.8
body fat 35.4
cholesterol 192 (normal is less than 150)
HDL 35 (needs to be above 40)
Glucose test 160 eating (normal <140)
These numbers came from a health screening at Sam's and I will try to catch the screening every month to watch my numbers.
Timed Mile 11:30
Goals Run in Hillsboro's 5k in May
Crystal City 10k in July
Measurements (sad but true)
Neck 18
chest 52
upper abs 47 3/4
lower abs 51
waist 46 1/2
r forearm 15 1/2
l forearm 14 1/2
r wrist 12 1/2
l wrist 12
r thigh 23 1/2
l thigh 24 1/2
r calve 17
l calve 17
I will post an updated picture and measurements as well and report them monthly.
I will also try to post a daily journal of exercise and food and anything else I learn along the way.
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