Gosh, it's been a while! I've been extremely busy with boys, husbands, housework, and summer frivolities.
As I mentioned in my last post, I canceled my Weight Watchers membership to save some money. I was originally planning on flying solo with it, but I've decided to focus more on exercise and eating fresh, natural foods.
My husband is planning on joining the US Navy in a few months. He's been going to the gym faithfully for the past couple months, and I'm starting to notice a difference. *insert cat calls here* Since he's getting on the Move More bandwagon, I decided to put more focus into losing weight through daily exercise.
I've done pretty well. I started a routine, and I think I actually stand a chance of sticking to it. I have some DVDs I'm following, and I've been walking in the park when it's not too hot. I feel pretty good after working out. It really helps my energy level and moodiness. I think this will really be a good thing.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
I'm Back!
I don't know where I went, but I haven't written here in a couple weeks. I've barely had time to turn around it seems. With one child having speech therapy twice a week and the other getting into everything, in addition to being very needy, I don't have as much time for the internet.
Anyway, dieting is going so-so. I'm not doing the best job of tracking my points, but I'm still making some healthier choices. I doubt I'm losing weight, though. I haven't had time to go to meetings.
I'll continue more on this later. Stay tuned!
Anyway, dieting is going so-so. I'm not doing the best job of tracking my points, but I'm still making some healthier choices. I doubt I'm losing weight, though. I haven't had time to go to meetings.
I'll continue more on this later. Stay tuned!
Monday, April 13, 2009
2.6 more pounds lost!
Woohoo!! ::happy dance::
It was a such a great feeling to hear that today, especially after a rough couple of weeks. Apparently, some of my healthy habits really did stick, and I must have followed them subconsciously. I really needed this encouraging loss to give me that extra boost to keep going. :)
It was a such a great feeling to hear that today, especially after a rough couple of weeks. Apparently, some of my healthy habits really did stick, and I must have followed them subconsciously. I really needed this encouraging loss to give me that extra boost to keep going. :)
Beating myself up now.
So, I've had a few rough weeks. We were all sick for several days, then I got mastitis, and I've been on what seems like a never ending round of PMS for weeks. The stress got to me, and I caved.
I just logged in my points for the day on the Points Tracker. I went over my daily points by 18, and I didn't have any weekly points left. I'm 18 in the hole.
I'm so pissed at myself right now, I could just scream. Why is this so hard? Why am I suddenly craving all this food, and why am I unable to stop myself? How did I do so well for 3 weeks, only to turn back on all the good habits I had made? What the heck happened?!
Ugh. I'm so disgusted with myself. I feel so lost with all of this. I don't even know how to start again, and such a big part of me keeps telling me that I don't need to. There's that little voice that's telling me - nay, screaming at me - to get back up and dust myself off. I'm trying so hard to find the courage to believe that I can, and, more importantly, that I want to.
I've made up my mind that, come hell or high water, I'm going to a Weight Watchers meeting tomorrow night. I think that will really reset my frame of mind for weight loss and healthy eating. I'm hoping.
Gah. I can't believe I got sucked back into this place. I just hope I can get out.
I just logged in my points for the day on the Points Tracker. I went over my daily points by 18, and I didn't have any weekly points left. I'm 18 in the hole.
I'm so pissed at myself right now, I could just scream. Why is this so hard? Why am I suddenly craving all this food, and why am I unable to stop myself? How did I do so well for 3 weeks, only to turn back on all the good habits I had made? What the heck happened?!
Ugh. I'm so disgusted with myself. I feel so lost with all of this. I don't even know how to start again, and such a big part of me keeps telling me that I don't need to. There's that little voice that's telling me - nay, screaming at me - to get back up and dust myself off. I'm trying so hard to find the courage to believe that I can, and, more importantly, that I want to.
I've made up my mind that, come hell or high water, I'm going to a Weight Watchers meeting tomorrow night. I think that will really reset my frame of mind for weight loss and healthy eating. I'm hoping.
Gah. I can't believe I got sucked back into this place. I just hope I can get out.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Sigh.
Well, I'm on my first day back counting points. Since our entire family got the horrible stomach virus, I've basically been completely ignoring my points and eating pretty horribly. Today has been much better, and I'm hoping I can keep it up from here. I really hate having to pick myself up after a little slump, but I know I can do it.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Ugh. Bad Week.
We (the entire family) contracted the stomach virus from Hades last week. It was a blur of constant diaper changes, trips to the bathroom, and Gatorade - lots of Gatorade. But alas, we made it through.
My new, healthy diet, on the other hand, didn't really make it to the other side. I was doing so well, and now, I'm having the hardest time sticking to it. After several days of consuming nothing but sports drink, I was craving comfort food - fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, Southern-style green beans, biscuits, and sweet tea. That was my first real meal after the plague ran its course. It was more than a dietary indulgence - it was medicine. It was as if I needed it to get well, and I think I did need it, in a way.
Problem is, I can't seem to get back on the wagon. I just don't have my energy back yet, and I know that eating well will help restore it, but I'm having a hard time forcing myself to prepare food. I just want to order take out, or have Tim bring some food home from work (diets are always harder to stick to when your husband works at a restaurant). I feel like I'm dragging, all day. I'm constantly tired. It doesn't help that I'm PMSing, either.
I'm planning to start fresh tomorrow. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that both boys are reasonably well behaved so I can have that extra time to fix some healthy meals. I have to get back on track. I have to.
My new, healthy diet, on the other hand, didn't really make it to the other side. I was doing so well, and now, I'm having the hardest time sticking to it. After several days of consuming nothing but sports drink, I was craving comfort food - fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, Southern-style green beans, biscuits, and sweet tea. That was my first real meal after the plague ran its course. It was more than a dietary indulgence - it was medicine. It was as if I needed it to get well, and I think I did need it, in a way.
Problem is, I can't seem to get back on the wagon. I just don't have my energy back yet, and I know that eating well will help restore it, but I'm having a hard time forcing myself to prepare food. I just want to order take out, or have Tim bring some food home from work (diets are always harder to stick to when your husband works at a restaurant). I feel like I'm dragging, all day. I'm constantly tired. It doesn't help that I'm PMSing, either.
I'm planning to start fresh tomorrow. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that both boys are reasonably well behaved so I can have that extra time to fix some healthy meals. I have to get back on track. I have to.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Moving More
When I typed this title, I was reminded of a MadTV skit. Just for laughs:
Seriously, though. Moving more seems to be the hardest part of this process for me. I'm a stay-at-home mom with two children under 3, so I do a fair amount of moving in a day. Even so, part of the new lifestyle I'm working toward involves more activity. For me, that means getting out, going for walks, riding a bike, maybe a short hike, even. I love nature, and being outside makes me feel healthy and alive, especially on a sunny day. I love getting exercise in one of its most natural forms - exploring the world we live in. It doesn't feel like exercise when the activity has a purpose other than fat-burning. Taking a walk while catching up with a friend, hiking to a beautiful waterfall, or walking just to get from Point A to Point B are all exercise, but it's sort of masked by another goal - hanging out with a buddy, exploring nature, or basic travel on foot. Somehow, that makes it easier for me.
Having two children, though, makes it harder. If you have young children, I probably don't have to tell you how much of a hassle it is to pack up a spirited 3-year-old and a 10-month-old in the car, stuff the double stroller into the trunk, drive to the park, unpack and assemble said stroller, and insert children. It may not sound that hard to some of you. You'll just have to take my word for it.
I've tried walking in our apartment complex, but it's very small, and the sidewalks end in weird places, forcing me to walk in the parking lot. It's not conducive to walking for exercise, although it can be done, I know. I'd walk through the surrounding neighborhood, but we live on a street that has no sidewalks, and most cars that use it seem to think it's an Autobahn of sorts.
For now, I'm just going to have to make in-home exercise work, with the occasional walk in the park. Exercise in my house is certainly better than no exercise at all.
Seriously, though. Moving more seems to be the hardest part of this process for me. I'm a stay-at-home mom with two children under 3, so I do a fair amount of moving in a day. Even so, part of the new lifestyle I'm working toward involves more activity. For me, that means getting out, going for walks, riding a bike, maybe a short hike, even. I love nature, and being outside makes me feel healthy and alive, especially on a sunny day. I love getting exercise in one of its most natural forms - exploring the world we live in. It doesn't feel like exercise when the activity has a purpose other than fat-burning. Taking a walk while catching up with a friend, hiking to a beautiful waterfall, or walking just to get from Point A to Point B are all exercise, but it's sort of masked by another goal - hanging out with a buddy, exploring nature, or basic travel on foot. Somehow, that makes it easier for me.
Having two children, though, makes it harder. If you have young children, I probably don't have to tell you how much of a hassle it is to pack up a spirited 3-year-old and a 10-month-old in the car, stuff the double stroller into the trunk, drive to the park, unpack and assemble said stroller, and insert children. It may not sound that hard to some of you. You'll just have to take my word for it.
I've tried walking in our apartment complex, but it's very small, and the sidewalks end in weird places, forcing me to walk in the parking lot. It's not conducive to walking for exercise, although it can be done, I know. I'd walk through the surrounding neighborhood, but we live on a street that has no sidewalks, and most cars that use it seem to think it's an Autobahn of sorts.
For now, I'm just going to have to make in-home exercise work, with the occasional walk in the park. Exercise in my house is certainly better than no exercise at all.
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