A friend gave me some unrefined shea butter and I can't believe how awesome it is. My hands feel 20 years younger.
we got a new fridge today. I must really be an adult now because it was very exciting- it was my first big appliance purchase.
The kids biked and rode scooters outside today in a -5 windchill. They're real little Mainers for sure.
Today's workout: Jillian Michaels 30 day shred, level 3.
Tomorrow's workout goal: another 30 day shred or stairstepper. By Monday we'll have warmer weather making a run possible! Fingers crossed....
This week's goal: To not skip one day of exercise. can I do it? stay tuned.....
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
friday journal
today's workout: Jillian Michaels 30 day shred, level two. also: 4 10 min walks in windy 10 degree weather has to count for something right?
have been trying to eat nutrient dense foods: oatmeal with almonds for breakfast, hard boiled eggs for lunch, homemade granola for snack, lots of green and peppermint tea, and a yummy turkey/kidney bean taco with shredded lettuce and salsa. Had a huge mocha after dinner (it's friday....) I need to go to Whole Foods tomorrow to stock up on baby carrots and more apples and bananas for snacks.
I like the Jillian Michaels workout- it's a bit short for me, but totally intense and I'm feeling a bit sore today- a good sign. If I can't run, this is a good choice for cardio and strength. I don't care if I'm a total nerd for doing a video workout, plus I can do it with the kids here so there are no excuses for missing a workout.
Tomorrow's fitness goal- I'd love to fit in a run, since Sat and Sun are my days for a long run, but I can't go if the temp is below 20 degrees. Here's hoping for 20+ tomorrow! If not, I'll do another Jillian Michaels or the stairstepper.
have been trying to eat nutrient dense foods: oatmeal with almonds for breakfast, hard boiled eggs for lunch, homemade granola for snack, lots of green and peppermint tea, and a yummy turkey/kidney bean taco with shredded lettuce and salsa. Had a huge mocha after dinner (it's friday....) I need to go to Whole Foods tomorrow to stock up on baby carrots and more apples and bananas for snacks.
I like the Jillian Michaels workout- it's a bit short for me, but totally intense and I'm feeling a bit sore today- a good sign. If I can't run, this is a good choice for cardio and strength. I don't care if I'm a total nerd for doing a video workout, plus I can do it with the kids here so there are no excuses for missing a workout.
Tomorrow's fitness goal- I'd love to fit in a run, since Sat and Sun are my days for a long run, but I can't go if the temp is below 20 degrees. Here's hoping for 20+ tomorrow! If not, I'll do another Jillian Michaels or the stairstepper.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
endorphins rule!
today's workout: Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred, level three. after four days of not working out I feel human again.
tomorrow I plan to fit in a 3 mile run after I volunteer in Noah's class and before Claire comes home from preschool. Hopefully the weather cooperates! If not, I'll do a stairstepper workout or another Jillian Michaels.
made homemade granola and whole wheat blueberry muffins today. also have been making lots of beans in the crockpot to have handy for beans and rice and burritos.
tomorrow's goal: eat more veggies
tomorrow I plan to fit in a 3 mile run after I volunteer in Noah's class and before Claire comes home from preschool. Hopefully the weather cooperates! If not, I'll do a stairstepper workout or another Jillian Michaels.
made homemade granola and whole wheat blueberry muffins today. also have been making lots of beans in the crockpot to have handy for beans and rice and burritos.
tomorrow's goal: eat more veggies
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Soup.
Ten reasons why soup is the greatest food ever:
1. It can be quite hearty.
2. So many flavor possibilities!
3. It's easy to make with fresh ingredients
4. Very low calorie
5. You have to eat it slowly, therefore helping you eat less because you'll feel full before you finish.
6. It's so good for you; all those vitamins and minerals
7. You can find quality soups prepackaged if you can't make it yourself.
8. Soups are good for every season; they warm you up in winter but they're nice and light for summer.
9. Soup's fun to eat - there are all sorts of things you can add to it. My favorite is a fancy grilled cheese sandwich with roasted red pepper tomato soup.
10. It is sooooo delicious!
In other news: 6 PM and 1000 calories. Went to the gym right after school and watched half of an Oprah episode about eating healthy. At least it wasn't the Food Network again.
1. It can be quite hearty.
2. So many flavor possibilities!
3. It's easy to make with fresh ingredients
4. Very low calorie
5. You have to eat it slowly, therefore helping you eat less because you'll feel full before you finish.
6. It's so good for you; all those vitamins and minerals
7. You can find quality soups prepackaged if you can't make it yourself.
8. Soups are good for every season; they warm you up in winter but they're nice and light for summer.
9. Soup's fun to eat - there are all sorts of things you can add to it. My favorite is a fancy grilled cheese sandwich with roasted red pepper tomato soup.
10. It is sooooo delicious!
In other news: 6 PM and 1000 calories. Went to the gym right after school and watched half of an Oprah episode about eating healthy. At least it wasn't the Food Network again.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
To address my (way) earlier post in August:
I injured my knee and had to quit running for a while. Then the weather turned bad. And although I had been keeping strict tabs on my diet, and had upped my running to four miles four times a week, I gained two pounds in the two months I did it. Since that really shouldn't have happened, I went to my doctor, who tested my thyroid... it was totally normal. So, I'm extremely frustrated. That led to my even stricter diet that I'm on currently.
Anyway, today I splurged and had roughly 15 or 1600 calories. I also started my gym membership and went for the first time today, so I feel pretty good besides the calorie splurge. Regardless of said splurge, I still should have lost weight today.
As of yesterday: 221.0 pounds.
I also ran out of my medicine yesterday. Today I've taken none, but since the amount of medicine necessary for me to feel okay is directly proportional to the amount of food I take, I never got sick! Of course, the day still hasn't come to an end, but that's still not bad at all. And I have an extra stash at work, so I should be fine until my doctor renews my prescription.
I've also started eating acai berry. Whole foods sells a million acai products, the cheapest at the time being a freeze-dried powder. I've been mixing it with juice at night - we'll see if I feel better/lose more weight. At least I'm getting tons of antioxidants.
I injured my knee and had to quit running for a while. Then the weather turned bad. And although I had been keeping strict tabs on my diet, and had upped my running to four miles four times a week, I gained two pounds in the two months I did it. Since that really shouldn't have happened, I went to my doctor, who tested my thyroid... it was totally normal. So, I'm extremely frustrated. That led to my even stricter diet that I'm on currently.
Anyway, today I splurged and had roughly 15 or 1600 calories. I also started my gym membership and went for the first time today, so I feel pretty good besides the calorie splurge. Regardless of said splurge, I still should have lost weight today.
As of yesterday: 221.0 pounds.
I also ran out of my medicine yesterday. Today I've taken none, but since the amount of medicine necessary for me to feel okay is directly proportional to the amount of food I take, I never got sick! Of course, the day still hasn't come to an end, but that's still not bad at all. And I have an extra stash at work, so I should be fine until my doctor renews my prescription.
I've also started eating acai berry. Whole foods sells a million acai products, the cheapest at the time being a freeze-dried powder. I've been mixing it with juice at night - we'll see if I feel better/lose more weight. At least I'm getting tons of antioxidants.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
I think posting on this jinxes me.
Nevertheless:
I'm a total fatty. I weigh more than I ever have before. But I'm back doing really well with changing my diet, and I'm joining the gym down the street. Woo!
Today: 222.6
Two weeks ago: 226.4
Four pounds down.
Yesterday I had 1300 calories
Today I had 1400
I have awesomeness planned for my foods in the next few weeks. Woo!
Nevertheless:
I'm a total fatty. I weigh more than I ever have before. But I'm back doing really well with changing my diet, and I'm joining the gym down the street. Woo!
Today: 222.6
Two weeks ago: 226.4
Four pounds down.
Yesterday I had 1300 calories
Today I had 1400
I have awesomeness planned for my foods in the next few weeks. Woo!
Saturday, August 08, 2009
Goal: run/jog/walk 100 miles before Sept. 8th.
Calculated # of calories walking/jogging an average of 4mph for 100 miles will be: 15,000.
Number of pounds 15,000 equals: 4.3.
That seems like too few. But I guess I'm doing 1 hour of exercise five days a week, which is about right.
Tomorrow I will walk it, my muscles hurt. Even mighty pickles cannot soothe my aching bones.
Also: dieting. I'm trying to eat 1500 calories a day, which would mean (averaging the calories I burn exercising per week) a deficit of 930 calories a day. Really I splurge with food so let's round that down to 900. So, on a weekly basis, that means a 6300 calorie deficit, which equates to 1.8 lbs a week. With four weeks before school starts, that means I can lose 7.2 lbs before going back. I'll still weigh more than I did when school got out. Grr. Maybe I'll up my exercising.
Also not figuring that I'm gaining muscles, which burns more calories.
If I go an hour and a half, that would mean about 700 calories, and if I go 5 days a week, that means:
7000 cal deficit per week
2 pounds a week
Maybe 1 hour in the morning and a 30 minute evening walk? Trying to be sustainable and realistic but also trying to get in shape asap.
I need to eat more veggies.
Let's see...
If I average 1.5 pounds per week, it would take me about 33 weeks to lose 50 pounds. It would be mid-March and I would weigh 168 pounds.
I would be happy with 168 pounds. By my birthday, I'd weigh 160.
But we all know that won't happen. However, if I can get down to 175 by my birthday I'll be more than happy. I think that's manageable.
This week: 19 miles.
Total: 25 miles.
Calculated # of calories walking/jogging an average of 4mph for 100 miles will be: 15,000.
Number of pounds 15,000 equals: 4.3.
That seems like too few. But I guess I'm doing 1 hour of exercise five days a week, which is about right.
Tomorrow I will walk it, my muscles hurt. Even mighty pickles cannot soothe my aching bones.
Also: dieting. I'm trying to eat 1500 calories a day, which would mean (averaging the calories I burn exercising per week) a deficit of 930 calories a day. Really I splurge with food so let's round that down to 900. So, on a weekly basis, that means a 6300 calorie deficit, which equates to 1.8 lbs a week. With four weeks before school starts, that means I can lose 7.2 lbs before going back. I'll still weigh more than I did when school got out. Grr. Maybe I'll up my exercising.
Also not figuring that I'm gaining muscles, which burns more calories.
If I go an hour and a half, that would mean about 700 calories, and if I go 5 days a week, that means:
7000 cal deficit per week
2 pounds a week
Maybe 1 hour in the morning and a 30 minute evening walk? Trying to be sustainable and realistic but also trying to get in shape asap.
I need to eat more veggies.
Let's see...
If I average 1.5 pounds per week, it would take me about 33 weeks to lose 50 pounds. It would be mid-March and I would weigh 168 pounds.
I would be happy with 168 pounds. By my birthday, I'd weigh 160.
But we all know that won't happen. However, if I can get down to 175 by my birthday I'll be more than happy. I think that's manageable.
This week: 19 miles.
Total: 25 miles.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Very belated update
Um, yeah. I've been a bit discouraged/worn out lately so I haven't felt like writing. However, I haven't given up the diet, and although I had one bad week, I've more or less stuck to it - even though I haven't been writing down all my calories. I HAVE been adding them up daily, though, so the habit isn't lost.
Weight last Sunday: 207.4
Weight today: 203.8
Average Calories per day: n/a (probably 1450ish)
Number of days I went over 1500 calories: ?
Number of days I had caffeine: multiple. Like, every day. Ish.
Number of days with fast food: 0
Number of days I had a carbonated drink: 2
Number of days exercised: 1
Hours exercised: 1ish (I've had a terribly bad cold!)
Not sure what caused the jump down in pounds. I weighed myself several times in the week and it was pretty consistent, so today isn't a total fluke (yesterday it was 202.8). Maybe it's been all the water weight with being sick, and as I got better I lost it? Dunno. I DO know I've been less physically active (James even grounded me) - Actually, I've been kind of a lump. Wednesday I even went home before school ended, just to be a lump. But without the sense of taste food has been less appetizing so I haven't eaten much but soup and half peanut butter sandwiches. Kind of pathetic really. Today's our free day and I'm just glad I have a little bit of taste back. Yay!
Weight last Sunday: 207.4
Weight today: 203.8
Average Calories per day: n/a (probably 1450ish)
Number of days I went over 1500 calories: ?
Number of days I had caffeine: multiple. Like, every day. Ish.
Number of days with fast food: 0
Number of days I had a carbonated drink: 2
Number of days exercised: 1
Hours exercised: 1ish (I've had a terribly bad cold!)
Not sure what caused the jump down in pounds. I weighed myself several times in the week and it was pretty consistent, so today isn't a total fluke (yesterday it was 202.8). Maybe it's been all the water weight with being sick, and as I got better I lost it? Dunno. I DO know I've been less physically active (James even grounded me) - Actually, I've been kind of a lump. Wednesday I even went home before school ended, just to be a lump. But without the sense of taste food has been less appetizing so I haven't eaten much but soup and half peanut butter sandwiches. Kind of pathetic really. Today's our free day and I'm just glad I have a little bit of taste back. Yay!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
mmm! Dinner tonight:
Saute cauliflower, green onions, zucchini, asparagus, carrots, and two chopped-up slices of turkey bacon in a little olive oil (I used my trusty Misto), sprinkle with sea salt, fresh ground pepper, and garlic powder. Sprinkle with mozzarella and freshly grated Parmesan, and voila! 220 calories of filling goodness.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Sunday Check-In #3
Great things:
*clothes fitting better
*honey-mustard dressing
*soup
*AWESOME support from Hubby
*single-serving Crystal Light packets
*more energy!
*enjoying preparing and planning my food
I had a totally busy week:
Monday was fah-bulous - Liz and I went to Indian Beach, hiked a few hours, and took hundreds of pictures. The hike kicked my butt, too.
Tuesday was a weird PBL (project-based learning) day at school and then I stayed until 5:30 for Homework Help (Liz and I tag-team it every Tuesday).
Wednesday was MACA's Exhibition of Student Work, which kept me busy from 7:30 AM until almost 9:30 PM. That's the only day I went over 1500 calories (that I can accurately count), and it was still under 1600. Woot.
Thursday I was exhausted by the time I got home (still recovering from Exhibition) but didn't want to fall asleep at 7, so while Hubby was at class I went shopping and got a couple shirts from Old Navy, and the most comfortable bra I've ever had in my life at Lane Bryant. A $50 bra for $17, and I know this is TMI but dangit, it made me happy.
Friday I was just glad to be home, and Hubby and Liz and I went to my new favorite sushi place, Fuji's. Hubby tricked me into eating a roll with eel in it, which was way better than the first time I had eel. Liz promised a shower of awesome gifts if I ate one piece of her roll with tuna in it, which I did. I couldn't resist a shower of awesome gifts. But overall, still not an eel or tuna or any raw fish fan. Sushi = yes, raw fish = no.
Saturday I slept in while Hubby went to class. I then trekked to school at 11 to finish up some grading so I didn't have to worry about it this week - it's the last day of the semester on Thursday and I figured it would be nice to not scramble to figure grades out at the last minute. Then I went shopping again for more awesomeness at Old Navy/Lane Bryant. I made Hubby wild rice and mushroom soup for dinner while we lounged on the couch. mmmm...
And now, Sunday!
Weight last Sunday: 210.4
Weight today: 208.8
Average Calories per day: 1496
Number of days I went over 1500 calories: 1
Number of days I had caffeine: 3
Number of days with fast food: 0
Number of days I had a carbonated drink: 3
Number of days exercised: 2.5 (I count Exhibition as 0.5... I DID work a 14 hour day!)
Hours exercised: 3
Not as big a loss as I was hoping, but I need to step up with the exercise thing. Still, at this rate, in two weeks I'll be halfway to my goal!
*clothes fitting better
*honey-mustard dressing
*soup
*AWESOME support from Hubby
*single-serving Crystal Light packets
*more energy!
*enjoying preparing and planning my food
I had a totally busy week:
Monday was fah-bulous - Liz and I went to Indian Beach, hiked a few hours, and took hundreds of pictures. The hike kicked my butt, too.
Tuesday was a weird PBL (project-based learning) day at school and then I stayed until 5:30 for Homework Help (Liz and I tag-team it every Tuesday).
Wednesday was MACA's Exhibition of Student Work, which kept me busy from 7:30 AM until almost 9:30 PM. That's the only day I went over 1500 calories (that I can accurately count), and it was still under 1600. Woot.
Thursday I was exhausted by the time I got home (still recovering from Exhibition) but didn't want to fall asleep at 7, so while Hubby was at class I went shopping and got a couple shirts from Old Navy, and the most comfortable bra I've ever had in my life at Lane Bryant. A $50 bra for $17, and I know this is TMI but dangit, it made me happy.
Friday I was just glad to be home, and Hubby and Liz and I went to my new favorite sushi place, Fuji's. Hubby tricked me into eating a roll with eel in it, which was way better than the first time I had eel. Liz promised a shower of awesome gifts if I ate one piece of her roll with tuna in it, which I did. I couldn't resist a shower of awesome gifts. But overall, still not an eel or tuna or any raw fish fan. Sushi = yes, raw fish = no.
Saturday I slept in while Hubby went to class. I then trekked to school at 11 to finish up some grading so I didn't have to worry about it this week - it's the last day of the semester on Thursday and I figured it would be nice to not scramble to figure grades out at the last minute. Then I went shopping again for more awesomeness at Old Navy/Lane Bryant. I made Hubby wild rice and mushroom soup for dinner while we lounged on the couch. mmmm...
And now, Sunday!
Weight last Sunday: 210.4
Weight today: 208.8
Average Calories per day: 1496
Number of days I went over 1500 calories: 1
Number of days I had caffeine: 3
Number of days with fast food: 0
Number of days I had a carbonated drink: 3
Number of days exercised: 2.5 (I count Exhibition as 0.5... I DID work a 14 hour day!)
Hours exercised: 3
Not as big a loss as I was hoping, but I need to step up with the exercise thing. Still, at this rate, in two weeks I'll be halfway to my goal!
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Sunday Check-In #2
Weight last Sunday: 213.4
Weight today: 210.5
Average Calories per day: 1438
Number of days I went over 1500 calories: 0
Number of days I had caffeine: 2
Number of days with fast food: 0
Number of days I had a carbonated drink: 1
Number of days exercised: 2 (illness, plus evening staff meeting hindered my efforts somewhat.)
Hours exercised: 2.5
Goal for this week: Lose another two pounds, cut days with caffeine down to 1, keep soda down to 1, and exercise four days (3 hours total).
I met about half my goals last week. Not bad, but could be better. Still, the scale's telling me I'm doing something right so I won't beat myself up about it. :)
Weight today: 210.5
Average Calories per day: 1438
Number of days I went over 1500 calories: 0
Number of days I had caffeine: 2
Number of days with fast food: 0
Number of days I had a carbonated drink: 1
Number of days exercised: 2 (illness, plus evening staff meeting hindered my efforts somewhat.)
Hours exercised: 2.5
Goal for this week: Lose another two pounds, cut days with caffeine down to 1, keep soda down to 1, and exercise four days (3 hours total).
I met about half my goals last week. Not bad, but could be better. Still, the scale's telling me I'm doing something right so I won't beat myself up about it. :)
Saturday, January 17, 2009
great walk
I'm beginning to enjoy my walks more and more. Liz and her pug, Mushu, joined me this afternoon in the country for a walk/picture-taking excursion. Three things I got from this time: great company, good exercise, and time with my camera. Yay!
Some photos from today:
Thursday, January 15, 2009
On Rick Astley and Nannies.
Today:
Ate cake for breakfast: 400 calories, I'm guessing. It was delicious, and I managed to skip my mid-morning snack to make up for it. Now, it's almost 9 and I've still got 150 calories!
Went on an hour-long walk after work. It was sunny and beautiful, even though it was pretty cold. I still feel good.
Stocked up on fresh veggies again (new favorite: Honeycrisp apples), and got Hubby some of those disgusting chalky Valentine's hearts. How could I resist? "Call me" in pink is just too irresistible. Also, splurged on a shirt, but when I came home and tried it on it didn't fit quite right - at least it's something to look forward to when I can wear it next month.
Laughed when I read that Nancy Pelosi Rickrolled everybody on her website. Also, a bit disturbed.
Watched Nanny 911 - just to feel better about myself. I know I'm not a parent myself, but I DO teach high school, and man, those parents are idiots.
Ate cake for breakfast: 400 calories, I'm guessing. It was delicious, and I managed to skip my mid-morning snack to make up for it. Now, it's almost 9 and I've still got 150 calories!
Went on an hour-long walk after work. It was sunny and beautiful, even though it was pretty cold. I still feel good.
Stocked up on fresh veggies again (new favorite: Honeycrisp apples), and got Hubby some of those disgusting chalky Valentine's hearts. How could I resist? "Call me" in pink is just too irresistible. Also, splurged on a shirt, but when I came home and tried it on it didn't fit quite right - at least it's something to look forward to when I can wear it next month.
Laughed when I read that Nancy Pelosi Rickrolled everybody on her website. Also, a bit disturbed.
Watched Nanny 911 - just to feel better about myself. I know I'm not a parent myself, but I DO teach high school, and man, those parents are idiots.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
My new favorite: Sauteing chicken, cauliflower, green beans and corn, then adding turkey gravy and serving with herb mashed potatoes. Oh man, I made a huge pan of it (just throwing stuff in there, hoping its edible) and the whole pan (including potatoes on the side) was only 1000 calories! I still had about 600 calories left for the day, so I allotted myself half of it but felt stuffed after only about a third. Woo!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Sunday Check-In #1
Weight last Sunday: 215
Weight today: 213
Average Calories per day: 1513
Number of days I went over 1500 calories: 1
Number of days I had caffeine: 3
Number of days with fast food: 0
Number of days I had a carbonated drink: 3
Number of days exercised: 4
Hours exercised: 2.25
Goal for this week: Lose another two pounds, cut days with caffeine down to 1, cut soda down to 1, and exercise five days (3 hours total).
Weight today: 213
Average Calories per day: 1513
Number of days I went over 1500 calories: 1
Number of days I had caffeine: 3
Number of days with fast food: 0
Number of days I had a carbonated drink: 3
Number of days exercised: 4
Hours exercised: 2.25
Goal for this week: Lose another two pounds, cut days with caffeine down to 1, cut soda down to 1, and exercise five days (3 hours total).
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Reward me!
Okay, so I need some help brainstorming ways I can reward myself when I'm a good girl. Rewards that don't involve food - which, generally, have been my rewards in the past. Keep in mind that my day from 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM is 100% off limits, unless it's something that can work during school hours. Rewards budget per month is about $20. Any suggestions?
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
New program
So I've started a new diet/exercise program and I'm really feeling good about it. I officially started it Monday and already I can feel a difference in my energy level, etc. My white binder that I made with food diary and four months worth of meal calendars goes with me everywhere, and I've been religious about putting stuff in there. This morning's breakfast: "yogurt with blueberries, 130 cal. Two carrot sticks, 20 cal."
One of the best things about eating better, besides the obvious health benefits, is that things taste better now. Those carrot sticks that I grabbed for breakfast were pretty sweet-tasting, but if I'd been eating sugar in the last four days they wouldn't have been. So, it doesn't seem like horrific punishment to eat vegetables anymore.
Also, with my food menu calendars, I've included exercise. I didn't go on a walk yesterday because it was raining, but I've got both other days and that also does not seem like punishment. I guess it might be attitude, but also that I think I'm in a better place as a person now. And this year is going super well so I'm riding that karma for as long as I can!
So, the official starting weight: 215. Blood pressure: 140/80 (as of three weeks ago).
One of the best things about eating better, besides the obvious health benefits, is that things taste better now. Those carrot sticks that I grabbed for breakfast were pretty sweet-tasting, but if I'd been eating sugar in the last four days they wouldn't have been. So, it doesn't seem like horrific punishment to eat vegetables anymore.
Also, with my food menu calendars, I've included exercise. I didn't go on a walk yesterday because it was raining, but I've got both other days and that also does not seem like punishment. I guess it might be attitude, but also that I think I'm in a better place as a person now. And this year is going super well so I'm riding that karma for as long as I can!
So, the official starting weight: 215. Blood pressure: 140/80 (as of three weeks ago).
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
