I weighed in officially--326 lbs. I'm only 14 lbs away from my all time high. I'm also wearing the jeans I wore at my highest weight because the others are REALLY tight.....HUGELY depressing....Alan is bummed about his weight as well--he's up to 241, which really shows on a 5'7" man.
THE GOOD NEWS--we are both ready to do something about it! Alan has signed up with a membership on SparkPeople so he can track everything, plus we are having a "home strategy meeting" tonight. We both want to get fit and healthy. I know we can do this together! Watching Howie and Kimberley get fit together has inspired me! I can't wait to find the magazine with their article and pics in it!
Okay, enough whingeing! (That's whining for us Americans!)
Friday, December 30, 2005
Thursday, December 29, 2005
J-E-L-L-O
Okay, so my goals are now starting to gel....
--Eat 5-6 small meals a day, staying within 1700-2000 (remember, I have over 120 lbs to lose
--Eat a source of protein with each meal
--90 oz of water minimum
--track food and exercise in SparkPeople (see link on the right side of the page)
--Be in bed by 10 pm every night, so I can get 8 hours of sleep
--Do at least 10 minutes of exercise a day BARE minimum (will most likely do 30 minutes daily)
--Try different workouts (yoga, Biggest Loser, WATP, etc)
--Manage time better--plan workouts, pack lunch the night before, pick out clothes the night before, etc)
--Plan meals for the week rather than waiting to decide on the ride home from the office
This is not the final one...but it is pretty close to it.
--Eat 5-6 small meals a day, staying within 1700-2000 (remember, I have over 120 lbs to lose
--Eat a source of protein with each meal
--90 oz of water minimum
--track food and exercise in SparkPeople (see link on the right side of the page)
--Be in bed by 10 pm every night, so I can get 8 hours of sleep
--Do at least 10 minutes of exercise a day BARE minimum (will most likely do 30 minutes daily)
--Try different workouts (yoga, Biggest Loser, WATP, etc)
--Manage time better--plan workouts, pack lunch the night before, pick out clothes the night before, etc)
--Plan meals for the week rather than waiting to decide on the ride home from the office
This is not the final one...but it is pretty close to it.
Where to start losing 100 or more pounds....
This is a reprint from Charles in Houston Texas on the 3 Fat Chicks website (www.3fatchicks.com)in the 100 lb Club section:
Start at the beginning, work to the middle, then head for the end.
I get asked that question a lot, and wanted to share some of my thoughts on losing a lot of weight.
My very best advice is to do the following:
1.) Be totally rigorously honest with your food and exercise log. On food err on the side of logging more than you ate and on exercise err on the side of the lowest amount of calories burned.
2.) Start out logging what you eat now and then work your way down to your lose 1 pound a week number by making smart food choices. You should not be eating less, but eating better if you make good food choices.
3.) Exercise, exercise, exercise. Just do it. Find the time, make the time, invent the time if you have to. Consistency is the key. Make a plan and follow it. Make it so that you would no more start your day without some exercise than you would skip brushing your teeth.
4.) Use the forum. Lots of good people here willing to help and share knowledge with you. Everyone is so encouraging and supportive.
5.) There are many paths to fitness. Find what works for you! It is not the same for everyone. If something is not working for you - change it, find what will work for you. Find what you are willing to make part of your lifestyle and run with it.
Lastly - you have to believe that you are willing to make a change in your lifestyle and that it is something that is good for you. It is something that you want. It is not willpower, but willingness to change that lets us break out of old habits that are unhealthy for us and move in a new healthy direction.
I wish you the very best and would be happy to help anyway I can.
Start at the beginning, work to the middle, then head for the end.
I get asked that question a lot, and wanted to share some of my thoughts on losing a lot of weight.
My very best advice is to do the following:
1.) Be totally rigorously honest with your food and exercise log. On food err on the side of logging more than you ate and on exercise err on the side of the lowest amount of calories burned.
2.) Start out logging what you eat now and then work your way down to your lose 1 pound a week number by making smart food choices. You should not be eating less, but eating better if you make good food choices.
3.) Exercise, exercise, exercise. Just do it. Find the time, make the time, invent the time if you have to. Consistency is the key. Make a plan and follow it. Make it so that you would no more start your day without some exercise than you would skip brushing your teeth.
4.) Use the forum. Lots of good people here willing to help and share knowledge with you. Everyone is so encouraging and supportive.
5.) There are many paths to fitness. Find what works for you! It is not the same for everyone. If something is not working for you - change it, find what will work for you. Find what you are willing to make part of your lifestyle and run with it.
Lastly - you have to believe that you are willing to make a change in your lifestyle and that it is something that is good for you. It is something that you want. It is not willpower, but willingness to change that lets us break out of old habits that are unhealthy for us and move in a new healthy direction.
I wish you the very best and would be happy to help anyway I can.
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
TAG!! My Sevens
Beverly, although you officially didn't TAG me,I'm giving you the credit!
Seven Things To Do Before I Die:
1. Get down to a HEALTHY weight
2. Travel more in England and other places
3. Have a home to be proud of!
4. Become more financially stable
5. Record an album
6. Be in a professional stage production
7. Learn to dance
Seven Things I Cannot Do (or have a hard time doing):
1. GIVE UP
2. Certain intimate positions with my boyfriend
3. Feel confident enough to dress how I want
4. Cook
5. Make decisions and stick with them
6. Keep my foot out of my mouth in certain situations
7. Have a relationship with my mother
Seven Things That Attract Me To My Spouse (or Significant Other, Best Friend, etc.):
1. Intellect
2. Humor
3. Ambition
4. Caring
5. Loyalty
6. That sexy English voice! :)
7. Creativity
Seven Things I Say (or Write) Most Often:
1. LOL
2. Sweeeeeet!
3. No freakin' way!
4. (on phone): "This is Jeanette--how may I help you?"
5. (to my boyfriend): "I Love You!"
6. Thank You!
7. Wanna watch a DVD?
Seven Books (or Series) I love: (CONFESSION: I really don't read many books. Most of my reading is online, newspapers or magazines. So...I'll share TV shows!)
1. Law & Order
2. American Idol
3. Biggest Loser
4. The Apprentice
5. Martha (have to TiVo this one)
6. ER
7. My Name is Earl/The Office
Seven Movies I Would Watch Over and Over Again (yes, I am also a child of the 80's):
1. A League of Their Own
2. Breakfast Club
3. Steel Magnolias (I've played Clairee in a stage version of this)
4. Beaches
5. Footloose
6. Dirty Dancing
7. Grease
Seven People I Want To Join In (Be Tagged):
I'm leaving this up to anyone who wants to join in who hasn't been tagged. It's fun to do!
Seven Things To Do Before I Die:
1. Get down to a HEALTHY weight
2. Travel more in England and other places
3. Have a home to be proud of!
4. Become more financially stable
5. Record an album
6. Be in a professional stage production
7. Learn to dance
Seven Things I Cannot Do (or have a hard time doing):
1. GIVE UP
2. Certain intimate positions with my boyfriend
3. Feel confident enough to dress how I want
4. Cook
5. Make decisions and stick with them
6. Keep my foot out of my mouth in certain situations
7. Have a relationship with my mother
Seven Things That Attract Me To My Spouse (or Significant Other, Best Friend, etc.):
1. Intellect
2. Humor
3. Ambition
4. Caring
5. Loyalty
6. That sexy English voice! :)
7. Creativity
Seven Things I Say (or Write) Most Often:
1. LOL
2. Sweeeeeet!
3. No freakin' way!
4. (on phone): "This is Jeanette--how may I help you?"
5. (to my boyfriend): "I Love You!"
6. Thank You!
7. Wanna watch a DVD?
Seven Books (or Series) I love: (CONFESSION: I really don't read many books. Most of my reading is online, newspapers or magazines. So...I'll share TV shows!)
1. Law & Order
2. American Idol
3. Biggest Loser
4. The Apprentice
5. Martha (have to TiVo this one)
6. ER
7. My Name is Earl/The Office
Seven Movies I Would Watch Over and Over Again (yes, I am also a child of the 80's):
1. A League of Their Own
2. Breakfast Club
3. Steel Magnolias (I've played Clairee in a stage version of this)
4. Beaches
5. Footloose
6. Dirty Dancing
7. Grease
Seven People I Want To Join In (Be Tagged):
I'm leaving this up to anyone who wants to join in who hasn't been tagged. It's fun to do!
Friday, December 23, 2005
Thinking about goals for the New Year...
I've got several thoughts running around in my head. I want to put them in writing to think them through. (NOTE: These are NOT my official goals yet--will post my official goals next week.)
1. The weight thing (DUH!). I would like to lose a minimum of 60 lbs this year--an average of a little over a pound a week. That seems doable....
2. Exercise. I want to make it as much of a daily habit as brushing my teeth or taking a shower. However, I don't want to burn out early by doing too much too fast.
3. Finances. Now that I am debt free, I want to be more proactive in saving money. I want to look at my income and expenses and determine how much can go into savings each week.
That's about it so far.....I'll write more when I think about it...
1. The weight thing (DUH!). I would like to lose a minimum of 60 lbs this year--an average of a little over a pound a week. That seems doable....
2. Exercise. I want to make it as much of a daily habit as brushing my teeth or taking a shower. However, I don't want to burn out early by doing too much too fast.
3. Finances. Now that I am debt free, I want to be more proactive in saving money. I want to look at my income and expenses and determine how much can go into savings each week.
That's about it so far.....I'll write more when I think about it...
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Interesting quote
If you're a large woman in America, your whole life is an opportunity to feel self-conscious, embarrassed, resentful and way too big. You can hide in the corner or on the couch, you can go to therapy, or you can put on your lycra bike shorts and get out there and move. —Jayne Williams, Slow Fat Triathlete
This was the quote on the home page of Athena's blog (http://braveathena.com/). Quite motivational!!
This was the quote on the home page of Athena's blog (http://braveathena.com/). Quite motivational!!
It couldn't have happened to a nicer couple!!
Two of my online friends, Howie and Kimberley, have had major milestones in their weight loss journeys....you can read about it here: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1049516&posted=1#post1049516
Seeing how successful they have been has inspired me to really go for it and get to my fitness goals. I will be setting some goals for myself in the next week or so. With the help of SparkPeople (www.sparkpeople.com), I will be able to set attainable goals. I like all the functions on there, although their forum is not as good as 3 Fat Chicks (www.3fatchicks.com)
Once Christmas is past, I will get serious about getting healthy. My mind just isn't there right now.
Seeing how successful they have been has inspired me to really go for it and get to my fitness goals. I will be setting some goals for myself in the next week or so. With the help of SparkPeople (www.sparkpeople.com), I will be able to set attainable goals. I like all the functions on there, although their forum is not as good as 3 Fat Chicks (www.3fatchicks.com)
Once Christmas is past, I will get serious about getting healthy. My mind just isn't there right now.
Thursday, December 15, 2005
How crazy does this sound?
I've been giving serious thought to NOT having a weight loss goal...as in, not having a goal weight. I mean, if this is TRULY a lifestyle change, why have a goal weight at all? Isn't it true that if you are consistent with good eating and exercise, your body will decide where to stop anyway?
Also have been thinking about cutting my weigh-ins down to one day a month. I want to focus on something other than the dang scale for a change.
Still mulling this over......
Also have been thinking about cutting my weigh-ins down to one day a month. I want to focus on something other than the dang scale for a change.
Still mulling this over......
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
More wisdom from 3FC
Here's a GREAT post: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=70269
The part I like best: So quit it! Quit beating yourself up over one "bad day" or one week "off program." Quit hating your body because it isn't perfect, or even as responsive as you'd like. Quit despairing when you don't lose every single week, or you lose "only" a pound, or when you hit a plateau where your body is re-settling in at a lower weight for a month or so. It happens. It's normal. It's a process, not an overnight thing. It's a lifestyle.
Amen, Synger!!!
The part I like best: So quit it! Quit beating yourself up over one "bad day" or one week "off program." Quit hating your body because it isn't perfect, or even as responsive as you'd like. Quit despairing when you don't lose every single week, or you lose "only" a pound, or when you hit a plateau where your body is re-settling in at a lower weight for a month or so. It happens. It's normal. It's a process, not an overnight thing. It's a lifestyle.
Amen, Synger!!!
What do I want MORE??
What do I want more.....
...a body that doesn't ache ..... or a piece of cake wih buttercream frosting?
...to be able to touch my toes ... or a bowl of chococlate ice cream?
...to be able to cross my legs ... or a piece of pecan pie with whipped cream?
... to have more permanent energy .... or a Snickers bar for quick energy?
A poster named Kate on 3 Fat Chicks (www.3fatchicks.com)hit the nail on the head for me:
But I've decided being thin is something I can enjoy 24 hours a day. The joy of eating a slice of cheesecake will last only a few minutes
A freakin' LIGHT BULB MOMENT!!
...a body that doesn't ache ..... or a piece of cake wih buttercream frosting?
...to be able to touch my toes ... or a bowl of chococlate ice cream?
...to be able to cross my legs ... or a piece of pecan pie with whipped cream?
... to have more permanent energy .... or a Snickers bar for quick energy?
A poster named Kate on 3 Fat Chicks (www.3fatchicks.com)hit the nail on the head for me:
But I've decided being thin is something I can enjoy 24 hours a day. The joy of eating a slice of cheesecake will last only a few minutes
A freakin' LIGHT BULB MOMENT!!
Monday, December 12, 2005
I've got the "I Don't Give a Crap" Blues....
Today, I do not care about eating right....
Today, I do not care about exercising...
Today, I do not care about much of anything....
I know that if I don't get my crap together, I will end up back at my highest weight, and I do not want that!!
Yesterday Alan and I went to Wal-Mart. I went to the women's department to buy a new outfit. I had two picked out that I carried around for a long time. I hated having to get clothes in a bigger size, and I SWORE I would not every buy bigger clothes again. So....I put them back. I will stick by my guns. In order for me to buy more clothes, the weight must come off.
So now, I have to figure out how to get back on track...
Today, I do not care about exercising...
Today, I do not care about much of anything....
I know that if I don't get my crap together, I will end up back at my highest weight, and I do not want that!!
Yesterday Alan and I went to Wal-Mart. I went to the women's department to buy a new outfit. I had two picked out that I carried around for a long time. I hated having to get clothes in a bigger size, and I SWORE I would not every buy bigger clothes again. So....I put them back. I will stick by my guns. In order for me to buy more clothes, the weight must come off.
So now, I have to figure out how to get back on track...
Friday, December 09, 2005
Look out....
Well y'all, I woke up in full b*tch mode today. TOM should arrive today or tomorrow. The sooner the better, before I kill someone! I already told Alan: "I love you, but you are just not going to do anything right in my eyes today." He thanked me for recognizing it and letting him know. It seems like my PMS has been getting worse the older I get. And forget healthy eating--bring on the CHOCOLATE!!!!
So....if you want to get on my good side today--a gift of chocolate will do it.
So....if you want to get on my good side today--a gift of chocolate will do it.
Thursday, December 08, 2005
I'm a goddess!
It says so right here! (Thanks Dawnyal! )
You are the Greek goddess Aphrodite, also known as
Venus to the Romans. You are the goddess of
love, lust, desire and fertility. You have been
called the most beautiful of goddesses and
undoubtedly the most desirable. But you are
also known for your hot temper, and the ease
with which you grow jealous of women that
profess to be more beautiful than you. You also
own a special girdle which has the power to
drive men insane with desire. Since you were
born of the sea, from which you came to land
riding on a scallop shell, sea food has been
known as an aphrodisiac.
Which GREEK (or ROMAN) GODDESS are you? (Girls Only)with pictures! in results
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You are the Greek goddess Aphrodite, also known as
Venus to the Romans. You are the goddess of
love, lust, desire and fertility. You have been
called the most beautiful of goddesses and
undoubtedly the most desirable. But you are
also known for your hot temper, and the ease
with which you grow jealous of women that
profess to be more beautiful than you. You also
own a special girdle which has the power to
drive men insane with desire. Since you were
born of the sea, from which you came to land
riding on a scallop shell, sea food has been
known as an aphrodisiac.
Which GREEK (or ROMAN) GODDESS are you? (Girls Only)with pictures! in results
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Wednesday, December 07, 2005
Not worth the money
The pay site for the Biggest Loser club is not worth the money. I canceled it the day after I signed up for it. The menu section was way too hard to navigate, and alot of the info is just the same stuff from the book.
I did find a place that is FREE and is a good online tracker--www.sparkpeople.com.
I did find a place that is FREE and is a good online tracker--www.sparkpeople.com.
Monday, December 05, 2005
Yep, it's Monday....
The scale read 320 this morning--ugh! And to think it was only about 6 weeks ago I was at 300--so freakin'close to being TWO-rific! And this month is going to be rough!
I have not made a weight loss goal for December because I KNOW it will send me in a tailspin and I will end up having gained back ALL my weight. SO--this month, I will walk for 30 minutes 3 x a week minimum for a total of 12 times or 360 minutes. I do believe I will surpass that goal, since I already have 90 minutes done since 12/1. I usually take 30 minutes in the middle of the day to walk on a footpath close to the office.
I bought The Biggest Loser book this weekend and have read it all. There was lots of good information in it! I'm considering giving The Biggest Loser online club a try. It's only $5 a week. We'll see, though....
I have not made a weight loss goal for December because I KNOW it will send me in a tailspin and I will end up having gained back ALL my weight. SO--this month, I will walk for 30 minutes 3 x a week minimum for a total of 12 times or 360 minutes. I do believe I will surpass that goal, since I already have 90 minutes done since 12/1. I usually take 30 minutes in the middle of the day to walk on a footpath close to the office.
I bought The Biggest Loser book this weekend and have read it all. There was lots of good information in it! I'm considering giving The Biggest Loser online club a try. It's only $5 a week. We'll see, though....
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Last Night's Finale
Last night's finale for The Biggest Loser was GREAT! Everyone looked awesome, with the exception of Kathryn. I gotta give her credit for showing though, unlike Nick. (I knew he wouldn't.)
The show has really inspired me to do my best in this weight loss journey. If they can do it, so can I!
I'm headed out to walk at lunchtime. I brought my headphones along with me for some music. Tonight I'll do some strength training.
So far food has been on target--about 700 cals so far today.
The show has really inspired me to do my best in this weight loss journey. If they can do it, so can I!
I'm headed out to walk at lunchtime. I brought my headphones along with me for some music. Tonight I'll do some strength training.
So far food has been on target--about 700 cals so far today.
Monday, November 28, 2005
Stuffed!!
The turkey wasn't the only thing stuffed at Thanksgiving!! The scale read 320 this morning!! Alan's reading wasn't much better--242 lbs.
Thanks to Anonymous for his/her comments. My BMR varied from 2165-2169 depending on which calculator I used. I rounded up to 2170, with 500 cals subtracted from that leave 1670. This is if I do no exercise at all. What I can't figure out is how many calories to add daily if I exercise.
I think I'll pose the question on 3FC and see what kind of response I get.
Thanks to Anonymous for his/her comments. My BMR varied from 2165-2169 depending on which calculator I used. I rounded up to 2170, with 500 cals subtracted from that leave 1670. This is if I do no exercise at all. What I can't figure out is how many calories to add daily if I exercise.
I think I'll pose the question on 3FC and see what kind of response I get.
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Gratitude...
First of all, thanks to Karen for her comment regarding my calorie intake for the day. I couldn't stick to my plan even for a week because I was STARVING and I did set myself up for binges. The question is how should I adjust my calories to coincide with my current weight of 310? Any helpful suggestions are welcome.
Looking towards Thanksgiving, I realize how lucky I am. I have great health in spite of my weight, a great job, an improving financial outlook, a wonderful partner and great friends. I want to practice an attitude of gratitude every day, and not take anything for granted.
Wishing all of you a great Thanksgiving!!
Looking towards Thanksgiving, I realize how lucky I am. I have great health in spite of my weight, a great job, an improving financial outlook, a wonderful partner and great friends. I want to practice an attitude of gratitude every day, and not take anything for granted.
Wishing all of you a great Thanksgiving!!
Thursday, November 17, 2005
The Bitch is Back
Man, I am feeling BITCHY today!! I think it is a combination of being hungry and worrying about money. Alan's job ended today, so he is starting over....I trust him to make the right decisions for everyone involved.
Tonight is his office's goodbye party at the local joint...not sure what the mood will be, but I have a feelin' the booze will be flowing tonight! Since I will most likely drive, I won't have anything....well, maybe one....;)
Tonight is his office's goodbye party at the local joint...not sure what the mood will be, but I have a feelin' the booze will be flowing tonight! Since I will most likely drive, I won't have anything....well, maybe one....;)
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
One of the good guys
| Last night on TBL, we said farewell to Dr. Jeff. I was pretty emotional about it....he was my favorite to win, mainly because he was genuine--the real deal. His after pictures, though, were fantastic!! He looks great and is able to play with his kids for the first time in a long time. I wish him well! I love that show! It just gives me the motivation to stay on plan and to work hard. Yes, it would be nice to be isolated for 3 months to just concentrate on getting in shape, but who can really afford to do that? Still, it would be nice.... Today is another 1200 calorie day. It's days like this that have me feeling like I am starving! But it will also make me appreciate the higher calorie days coming up in the next few days. Tomorrow night is wing night at the local pub where we gather with Alan's (soon to be ex) workmates. They have more than wings, thank God! I will probably have a nice chicken salad. but I'm thinking too far ahead already! One day at a time!! PS: Robyn, thanks for your comment! I do love Jillian--she is very inspirational!! |
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
So far so good!
Yesterday was on plan.....total of 1240 calories consumed. But Man, was I hungry!!
I didn't get to work out as hard as I wanted--I need at least 30 minutes of walking to be able to eat the average of 1600 a day. I will probably walk at lunchtime, then do some strength training this evening during TBL.
I didn't get to work out as hard as I wanted--I need at least 30 minutes of walking to be able to eat the average of 1600 a day. I will probably walk at lunchtime, then do some strength training this evening during TBL.
Friday, November 11, 2005
Planning ahead
Thanks to Jude for her (?) encouragement!!
One of the things I am sorely lacking in my weight loss venture is planning ahead. I made a template for planning my meals for a week so I can stay in control.
So here's the plan so far:
Monday: 1200 cals
Tuesday: 1500 cals
Wednesday: 1200 cals
Thursday: 1800 cals
Friday: 2000 cals
Saturday: 1800 cals
Sunday: 1500 cals
WEEKS total cals: 11,000
This is based on my AMR number as determined in the book Winning by Losing by Jillian Michaels.
As far as exercise goes, I will start out doing 30 minutes of cardio (walking) and 30 minutes of light weight training. My orthopedic doc says to take it easy at first and not do anything too heavy or too far over my head. I'll also do stretching, maybe a bit of Pilates in front of the TV. I'd love to learn yoga, but I think I'm too big to do it right now. I can work my way towards it.
I feel better knowing I have a plan....
One of the things I am sorely lacking in my weight loss venture is planning ahead. I made a template for planning my meals for a week so I can stay in control.
So here's the plan so far:
Monday: 1200 cals
Tuesday: 1500 cals
Wednesday: 1200 cals
Thursday: 1800 cals
Friday: 2000 cals
Saturday: 1800 cals
Sunday: 1500 cals
WEEKS total cals: 11,000
This is based on my AMR number as determined in the book Winning by Losing by Jillian Michaels.
As far as exercise goes, I will start out doing 30 minutes of cardio (walking) and 30 minutes of light weight training. My orthopedic doc says to take it easy at first and not do anything too heavy or too far over my head. I'll also do stretching, maybe a bit of Pilates in front of the TV. I'd love to learn yoga, but I think I'm too big to do it right now. I can work my way towards it.
I feel better knowing I have a plan....
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
TOM, you bastard!!
I absolutely HATE my period. I feel like a bloated Elvis! I get cramps and backaches and headaches. Today is Day 2, which is usually the worst. I'm hoping that it will all be done by our weekend trip on Saturday! One less thing to worry about.
Monday, November 07, 2005
Not a bad weekend....
Went to help C & D paint at the new house. Progress has been made, but there is still a long way to go. I put the first coat on the master bedroom. I doubt we'll get up there again to help this week, since we're headed to the other coast for the weekend. Come to think of it, not sure when we will be back at all--Ang and Bryan will be here the two weekends after that. The only way to help would be to go after work in the evenings. Maybe once they get electricity up there and will be staying there we can come up after work in the evenings. I want to help them as much as possible, since we will be living with them rent free.
Stomach is feeling queasy--probably a combination of TOM and one bite from a bad salad....man I hope I don't get food poisoning from just one bite!
Stomach is feeling queasy--probably a combination of TOM and one bite from a bad salad....man I hope I don't get food poisoning from just one bite!
Friday, November 04, 2005
Changing blogs
I started blogging at another site--what a piece of crap! This is a much better site.
Since I just started at the other site, I'll cut and paste the blogs I have done. Oldest post is at the bottom.
Fri, 04 Nov 2005 10:11
Jillian wrote me back--Part 2
Here's Jillian's response to me:
Jen - you are so cute. Don't be scared or discouraged :-) I won't hurt ya... well, maybe just a little. Seriously, the key is to push yourself to YOUR limit. Not my limit or anyone elses for that matter. Remember the part about doing cardio? In the book I ask you to work at 85% of your MHR. What it will take to get you to 85% is totally different then what it will take to get me to 85% and so on. Listen, I won't be the one to tell you "oh just do what you can or just 8 minutes in the morning" blah blah blah. Listen, that stuff is placating and condesending. You are better off being told that it takes work because it does. But, that doesn't mean you have to hurt yourself or work at a level you are not ready for. The whole point of pushing you is to empower you not to disempower you. How about this, you put in 4 hours a week at and push yourself as much as you can. If you can't do what's in the book right away SO WHAT! You WILL get there... just keep pushing. Don't be scared... start out with 30 min of resistance training and 30 minutes of cardio. Does this make sense? Listen to your body - you will know when you can do more and when you need to lighten up. Also, eleanor Roosevelt said you should do something every day that scares you... when you conquer your fears it can only make you stronger. I promise you Jen - you CAN TOTALLY DO THIS. I think you have no idea what you are capable of... take the leap. It's the only way to move towards change momma. I am right here to help in case you get scared again.xojJillian is right....I need to TAKE THE LEAP!!
Fri, 04 Nov 2005 10:11
Jillian wrote me back--Part 1
Jillian Michaels, one of the trainers on THE BIGGEST LOSER, has written a book called Winning by Losing. There's a support group on 3FatChicks.com for those who are reading the book and following the plan. Lo and behold, Jillian herself shows up on the group and answers questions about the plan!! I posted the following to her:.........................
Jillian:I have to say--you absolutely, positively freakin' ROCK!!!! How awesome for someone as busy and as famous as you to come here and read our questions and actually ANSWER THEM!! I'll be honest--you scare me. Actually, I think your book scares me. I haven't read it all the way yet, but I have been reading all the posts here and all the answers, and I guess I am just SCARED of those intense workouts!I am a 300 pound woman who has not been very active in recent years, and I am scared that they would be so intense I couldn't do them, and then I would once again feel like a failure.HOW do I get over this mental block I have about these workouts?? Thanks in advance for your answer!Mad love at ya girlfriend,Jen
I'll put what she wrote back in the next post.
Thu, 03 Nov 2005 20:11
Forgot to mention...
I'm five pounds down from Monday...drinking all the water is a big help!
It's Wing Night!
For the last several months, Thursday nights have been spent at the local pub for Wing Night, where they sell chicken wings for 35 cents each. Alan and I usually eat a more healthier meal than that, although we might get a few to nibble on. Alan's co-workers are the folks we hang out with there. Since the announcement of the plant's closing a couple of weeks ago, Wing NIght has been more important than ever. The topics of conversation include what is going on presently at the plant and what everyone else is planning to do.....Alan and two of his co-workers are starting a new company with a BIG project already in pocket. It has been great to see the fire back in Alan. His other job just smothered his creativity. Now he is looking forward to each day at work!
Wed, 02 Nov 2005 20:11
AT LAST
I got off my butt and MOVED! I walked the stairs at work for 10 minutes...that's enough to get your heart thumpin'!......................I've done some OP things so far today--ate every 3 hrs, have already drank 90 oz water, ate healthy foods like tuna on a green salad and apple and yogurt.................I have to remember it is a process. I didn't get this way overnight, so it won't get all better overnight either. Hard to remember sometimes...............I've been letting stuff at work bother me today. I work with all men and one woman. M has been with the company for five years, and is well loved by everyone. I've been here about 9 months, and I don't feel accepted by the others. I think they tolerate me and that's it. The guys that sit within close range of me act like they can't stand me. M and I get along very well...I don't know, maybe it's me. Sometimes I get in this pity party mode (Nobody likes me, everybody hates, me, guess I'll go eat worms...). That's always been my issue--feeling like I have to be liked and accepted by everyone. The real world does not work like that. So...I guess what I need to do is not worry about everyone else and just do my job. I also need to remember I have a life outside of here, and I enjoy my time with Alan and our friends................so screw'em if they don't like me! BFD!~!!!!
Wed, 02 Nov 2005 18:11
A quote from Oprah
Oprah said the following to a woman who was lamenting that she could not afford a gym or a personal trainer:..............."You do not need a personal trainer or agym to get fit. You need a DECISION. A decision on your part to take action, which means educating yourself about what to eat and making a commitment to start moving--a half mile, then a mile, two miles, one step at a time. My point is this: If you can't find time to work out, then you don't want to lose the weight. It's simplu a matter of physics. So ask yourself what you're willing to do. And if you aren't prepared to exercise and cut down on your volume of food as a way of life, stop wasting time feeling bad about your weight and move on to someting else.".............This really struck a chord in me--are all my bullshit excuses about exercise a sign that I really don't WANT to lose weight? How badly do I want to do this? Bad enough to get my ass up off the couch and walk? I could easily make excuses, but in the end they don't hold water..............................I NEED A DECISION.
Tue, 01 Nov 2005 20:11
I'm not alone on this road...
I love reading other people's weight loss blogs--it reminds me that I am not the only one who has struggles with food. One thing that has alarmed me in my reading is how these young gals have such a negative body image.......One of the blogs described how, at 130 lbs, she felt like a fat cow, and that eating only 700 calories a day will get her to her goal weight of 100 in no time....yeah, it wil get you thin...AND sick. I know Hollywood has really projected that unless your bones stick out of your neck, you may as well forget ever working.....There is such pressure around to have 0% bodyfat so you look like a boy. That is so sad...no wonder anorexia and bulemia are running rampant.
Tue, 01 Nov 2005 17:11
Ya gotta start somewhere...
Hi, and thanks for reading this. A little about me: I'm a 40 year old administrative assistant living in Florida with my handsome boyfriend Alan. My weight has never been an issue in our relationship....but it has been an issue with me. I've tried everything out there. My most sucessful stint was losing 70 lbs in 5 months on a liquid diet. I ended up gaining 50 of it back after I divorced and moved 1100 miles to Florida. Now, I'm trying a balanced approach. I'm eating 1500-1800 calories a day and eating every three hours. I haven't incorporated any daily exercise yet, just hit and miss. I'm changing that!!.............I'll probably check in from time to time today to add stuff.
Since I just started at the other site, I'll cut and paste the blogs I have done. Oldest post is at the bottom.
Fri, 04 Nov 2005 10:11
Jillian wrote me back--Part 2
Here's Jillian's response to me:
Jen - you are so cute. Don't be scared or discouraged :-) I won't hurt ya... well, maybe just a little. Seriously, the key is to push yourself to YOUR limit. Not my limit or anyone elses for that matter. Remember the part about doing cardio? In the book I ask you to work at 85% of your MHR. What it will take to get you to 85% is totally different then what it will take to get me to 85% and so on. Listen, I won't be the one to tell you "oh just do what you can or just 8 minutes in the morning" blah blah blah. Listen, that stuff is placating and condesending. You are better off being told that it takes work because it does. But, that doesn't mean you have to hurt yourself or work at a level you are not ready for. The whole point of pushing you is to empower you not to disempower you. How about this, you put in 4 hours a week at and push yourself as much as you can. If you can't do what's in the book right away SO WHAT! You WILL get there... just keep pushing. Don't be scared... start out with 30 min of resistance training and 30 minutes of cardio. Does this make sense? Listen to your body - you will know when you can do more and when you need to lighten up. Also, eleanor Roosevelt said you should do something every day that scares you... when you conquer your fears it can only make you stronger. I promise you Jen - you CAN TOTALLY DO THIS. I think you have no idea what you are capable of... take the leap. It's the only way to move towards change momma. I am right here to help in case you get scared again.xojJillian is right....I need to TAKE THE LEAP!!
Fri, 04 Nov 2005 10:11
Jillian wrote me back--Part 1
Jillian Michaels, one of the trainers on THE BIGGEST LOSER, has written a book called Winning by Losing. There's a support group on 3FatChicks.com for those who are reading the book and following the plan. Lo and behold, Jillian herself shows up on the group and answers questions about the plan!! I posted the following to her:.........................
Jillian:I have to say--you absolutely, positively freakin' ROCK!!!! How awesome for someone as busy and as famous as you to come here and read our questions and actually ANSWER THEM!! I'll be honest--you scare me. Actually, I think your book scares me. I haven't read it all the way yet, but I have been reading all the posts here and all the answers, and I guess I am just SCARED of those intense workouts!I am a 300 pound woman who has not been very active in recent years, and I am scared that they would be so intense I couldn't do them, and then I would once again feel like a failure.HOW do I get over this mental block I have about these workouts?? Thanks in advance for your answer!Mad love at ya girlfriend,Jen
I'll put what she wrote back in the next post.
Thu, 03 Nov 2005 20:11
Forgot to mention...
I'm five pounds down from Monday...drinking all the water is a big help!
It's Wing Night!
For the last several months, Thursday nights have been spent at the local pub for Wing Night, where they sell chicken wings for 35 cents each. Alan and I usually eat a more healthier meal than that, although we might get a few to nibble on. Alan's co-workers are the folks we hang out with there. Since the announcement of the plant's closing a couple of weeks ago, Wing NIght has been more important than ever. The topics of conversation include what is going on presently at the plant and what everyone else is planning to do.....Alan and two of his co-workers are starting a new company with a BIG project already in pocket. It has been great to see the fire back in Alan. His other job just smothered his creativity. Now he is looking forward to each day at work!
Wed, 02 Nov 2005 20:11
AT LAST
I got off my butt and MOVED! I walked the stairs at work for 10 minutes...that's enough to get your heart thumpin'!......................I've done some OP things so far today--ate every 3 hrs, have already drank 90 oz water, ate healthy foods like tuna on a green salad and apple and yogurt.................I have to remember it is a process. I didn't get this way overnight, so it won't get all better overnight either. Hard to remember sometimes...............I've been letting stuff at work bother me today. I work with all men and one woman. M has been with the company for five years, and is well loved by everyone. I've been here about 9 months, and I don't feel accepted by the others. I think they tolerate me and that's it. The guys that sit within close range of me act like they can't stand me. M and I get along very well...I don't know, maybe it's me. Sometimes I get in this pity party mode (Nobody likes me, everybody hates, me, guess I'll go eat worms...). That's always been my issue--feeling like I have to be liked and accepted by everyone. The real world does not work like that. So...I guess what I need to do is not worry about everyone else and just do my job. I also need to remember I have a life outside of here, and I enjoy my time with Alan and our friends................so screw'em if they don't like me! BFD!~!!!!
Wed, 02 Nov 2005 18:11
A quote from Oprah
Oprah said the following to a woman who was lamenting that she could not afford a gym or a personal trainer:..............."You do not need a personal trainer or agym to get fit. You need a DECISION. A decision on your part to take action, which means educating yourself about what to eat and making a commitment to start moving--a half mile, then a mile, two miles, one step at a time. My point is this: If you can't find time to work out, then you don't want to lose the weight. It's simplu a matter of physics. So ask yourself what you're willing to do. And if you aren't prepared to exercise and cut down on your volume of food as a way of life, stop wasting time feeling bad about your weight and move on to someting else.".............This really struck a chord in me--are all my bullshit excuses about exercise a sign that I really don't WANT to lose weight? How badly do I want to do this? Bad enough to get my ass up off the couch and walk? I could easily make excuses, but in the end they don't hold water..............................I NEED A DECISION.
Tue, 01 Nov 2005 20:11
I'm not alone on this road...
I love reading other people's weight loss blogs--it reminds me that I am not the only one who has struggles with food. One thing that has alarmed me in my reading is how these young gals have such a negative body image.......One of the blogs described how, at 130 lbs, she felt like a fat cow, and that eating only 700 calories a day will get her to her goal weight of 100 in no time....yeah, it wil get you thin...AND sick. I know Hollywood has really projected that unless your bones stick out of your neck, you may as well forget ever working.....There is such pressure around to have 0% bodyfat so you look like a boy. That is so sad...no wonder anorexia and bulemia are running rampant.
Tue, 01 Nov 2005 17:11
Ya gotta start somewhere...
Hi, and thanks for reading this. A little about me: I'm a 40 year old administrative assistant living in Florida with my handsome boyfriend Alan. My weight has never been an issue in our relationship....but it has been an issue with me. I've tried everything out there. My most sucessful stint was losing 70 lbs in 5 months on a liquid diet. I ended up gaining 50 of it back after I divorced and moved 1100 miles to Florida. Now, I'm trying a balanced approach. I'm eating 1500-1800 calories a day and eating every three hours. I haven't incorporated any daily exercise yet, just hit and miss. I'm changing that!!.............I'll probably check in from time to time today to add stuff.
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